Sharon W.

Stumbled upon Akinori one day and we had a great lunch! The chirashi was very fresh and the dry aged kanpachi yuzu truffle oil was delicious! They dry age alot of their fish so it gives it a different texture and taste. Our waitress was super friendly and hope to come back soon to try their omakase. There's also plenty of street parking right outside the restaurant.

Gus K.

One of my go to sushi spots when Kisen, Shinkai or Masamitsu are too busy! My some of my friends say this is a cute date spot. But I enjoy going to the sushi bar and drinking my sake with'em and having the sushi snack here in my peace time. On the North bound side of Colorado Blvd right next to this psychic shop. Closest cross streets are Colorado Blvd & Rosemead. Cute little sushi shop. I am impressed with their food and service though! It's a two way street on Colorado but from my personal experience you can find street parking right in front of the shop no problem. One door is both the entrance and exit so it might feel a bit cramped at first and if they don't greet you and seem busy.. well accept that fact that they are BUSY AF! That's right! Call ahead and see if you can reserve a table. They only have between one to three sushi chefs and one server so patience is necessary here. Like I said.. cute spot inside! Not much space but it is clean and simple. Not many tables, small sushi bar and restrooms back in the hall. You will be passing their aging fish machine in the little hall. Food? Why yes, it is bomb! AND fresh! Think Jack in the Box.. they don't make it until you order it! Haha Well they also special in dry aged sushi in house so some of the raw fish you will be getting won't have that fishy taste and it will be more buttery, more firm and less chewy! Not sure if I explained that right :P They started dry aging about a year ago. It's one of the few spots I know that have warm rice when you order the sushi. Service! When they have time you will get your usual restaurant service. Being greeted, asked for drinks, drinks dropped off, asked for ur order & receiving. All the workers here are simply nice and friendly! Thank you for being so fun & giving good service Eda! Thank you Tom for making really good sushi and being so nice! Klans! Always good chatting with you! Keep working hard bro!

Doreen T.

We've driven by Akinori many times and finally decided to try it. It's a very small space with about five bar seats and a handful of two-top tables. I wouldn't recommend it for large groups, four people is probably the max. We visited on a weekday for lunch and were seated right away. The two of us shared the agedashi tofu, Brussels sprouts, fresh mountain roll, salmon sampler, and a negitoro roll. To be honest, the portions felt quite small, or maybe we're just big eaters? Because we finished everything almost immediately. We could've easily eaten a second round, but it would have been way too pricey. Service was friendly and parking is street-only. We couldn't figure out what language the workers were speaking, but definitely not Japanese. Overall, the experience was fine but not particularly memorable.

Scott L.

High quality sushi bar that's been open less than 2 years. Akinori has dry aged fish which like beef, is fish with reduced moisture that brings out the flavor of the fish. They have different cuts of tuna which they have aged. We had Dry Aged Toro and ChuToro, which were buttery smooth. Also had Sear Albacore and the Akinori Sushi Roll. We also liked the Miso Cod Dinner and Agedashi Tofu, their version of the latter is less battered than other places. Good service from Quon who was the one server in the restaurant. Sushi bar has room for 10+ diners. Street parking only. Can be pricy depending on what you order.

Jerome M.

Great service and sushi was delicious. Trick or treat roll was really good and had a little kick to it. Fried vegetable tempura was also done really well with a good variety. The sashimi combo was good and it came with soup, salad and rice. Overall good place.

Jane K.

Wow, I randomly found this place on yelp and I am so thankful I did because my friend and I had the most awesome lunch today on a Friday around 3 PM. It's a very small petite restaurant very cozy but the fish quality really blew my mind !!! We started off with a salmon carpaccio and a dry aged kanpachi with Yuzu !!! These were so beautiful plated and opposite in flavor profile, but so delicious. The bluefin sampler is out of this world!! Every bite melts in your mouth!!! I will come back just for this! We sat at the bar and the sushi chef just gave us recommendations and we would order through him! It was really lovely I highly recommend this place I am definitely coming back! What a gem! 10/10

Nnnnnn A.

Akinori is my favorite Japanese sushi store if you are craving, oh trust me this is the place to visit. You will enjoy some of the freshness and more satisfying quality dry aged fish. This place is not too crowded lunch dinner weekend weekdays and that one you know what you to do. Come check out and support local small business to keep their great food running

Gary I.

Akinori is a small, cozy store front on a not too busy section of Colorado Boulevard just east of Rosemead Boulevard with street parking. Interior is a clean Japanese minimalist style that provides a serene appearing environment. Sushi bar and small tables that can be put together for a 6-8 person group. Huge selection of Californicized Sushi rolls with the usual suspects of Sriracha, mayonnaise, "eel sauce ". But there is a good selection of traditional Japanese Èdo Maè Nigiri hand molded Sushi and Sashimi sliced seafood. There are cooked foods like Teri Yaki's, Miso marinated Black Cod. The standard Japanese apps are also cooked for those who must have everything irradiated by infrared. 1) Calamari Fritti: Fried rings of squid and tentacles are thinly battered in corn starch. Really light crispy crust surrounds the delicate, lightly ocean sweet chewy flesh. 2) Ika Nigiri Sushi: The slice of white flesh Squid is an artistic exercise in Muki Mono, art of Japanese food carving. It is cut and feathered to look like frilly flower petals. Dark pink, ornamental Shiso flowers which are unusual to find in late winter contrasts to the whiteness of the squid along with a touch of green Yuzu Koshō paste made from fermented, salted Yuzu citrus zest & piquant green chiles. The squid has overall very excellent knife skills, but the squid itself was a bit mushy and lacked Hari, a toned, muscular firmness. Perhaps a short salt brine would have firmed up the squid. Shari, Japanese rice vinegar sprinkled cooked rice, was competently done. 3) Tonkatsu: Ton refers to pork. Katsu refers to Cutlet. The thick slice of pork is breaded with Japanese Panko to achieve excellent crunchiness. Pork is a bit fatty to add richness. Sweet porcine meat that will satisfy carnivores. Nice touch was placing a metal net under the Tonkatsu so the bottom of the Tonkatsu can breath out moisture without getting the crust soggy. Accompanying shredded Daikon radish provides a refreshing, cool, watery cleansing of the palate. Salad, Japanese Cucumber and yellow Daikon pickles, white steamed rice rounds out this pleasing all in one set meal. Akinori may not be the best that L.A. has to offer, but it is a great neighborhood find. There is something for everyone. I was particularly impressed with my Tonkatsu. 4- stars

Toma C.

This place was absolutely yummy sushi and sashimi. I hope they stay around. The spider roll was so yummy and delicate. The eel roll was simple it yummy yum yum. The salmon belly sashimi as off the chart. Flavor and texture was so good. They have really good if you're looking for a bargain. They had a roll I am sorry I don't remember the name of it but it was like spicy crab with salmon on the top with some delicious sauce. See my photos.

May A.

We've been to Akinori many times, and honestly, I was a little hesitant to post a review -- only because I didn't want this place to get too popular that we'd have trouble getting seats! But this restaurant truly deserves recognition. This sushi spot is absolutely amazing -- they serve some of the freshest fish for both sushi and sashimi, and everything is always beautifully prepared and presented. The restaurant is spotless, which makes the dining experience even more enjoyable. We actually stumbled upon Akinori earlier this year since we live nearby and thought, "Why not try it? It's just a stone's throw away." Ever since that first visit, we've been back many times and have enjoyed every single experience. Their sushi always looks incredible, tastes even better, and never has that overly "fishy" smell or taste -- you can tell it's top quality. There are too many great dishes to name because we've tried so many, and all have been consistently excellent. Chef Tom and his team are wonderful -- friendly, welcoming, and they always make us feel right at home. Akinori has definitely become one of our favorite sushi spots. FOOD: SERVICE: AMBIANCE:

Siao Z.

Food on pricier end but I suppose thats how all sushi places are. Most of the food tasted good though. The pork have some fat so its not just all dry. Maybe sashimi would be better next time rather than rolls.

Vanessa D.

10000% yes! The vibe, the staff, the food. A very small a cozy sushi place that gives Japanese vibes. There's plenty of street parking. You know they take their time with their rolls because it does take sometime for them to come out but they are worth the wait! We had the OMG roll which was phenomenal, fresh mountain roll and the 210 roll. I'll be dreaming about this place until my next visit.

Stephanie S.

We went on a whim to this cute hidden spot off Colorado. The outside is nicely decorated as well as the indoors. We were welcomed on a Sunday at "linner" time and it was quiet and lovely. Later, more customers arrived and sat at the sushi bar and near the windows. Appetizers such as the cucumber salad (simple but yummy) and the chicken karaage were all delicious! The regular edamame was fine. We ordered the sashimi combo and the 210 roll-- all lovely portions. Clean and succinct services throughout our time there! Highly recommend and the rates were decent!