What a great find in downtown Danville! From the moment we walked in, the staff were so friendly and welcoming, which immediately set the tone for a wonderful dining experience. We ordered the dinner combo where you can pick two items for $25.99--such a great deal. We chose the beef teriyaki and shrimp & vegetable tempura, and the combo also comes with miso soup, salad, and rice. Everything was delicious. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the tempura was perfectly crispy and light. We also ordered walu nigiri and uni nigiri, both of which tasted incredibly fresh. On top of that, we tried the Bank Roll--a spicy tuna roll with shrimp tempura topped with a spicy sauce--and it was amazing. Great texture, great flavor, and just the right kick. Honestly, everything we ordered--from the soup and salad to the rolls and nigiri--was super fresh and really well prepared. You can tell they take pride in the food here. Such a great experience overall. Delicious food, great value, and wonderful service. I can't wait to come back! read more

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This place always has super fresh sushi! Consistently great food. The inside is pleasant and the service is A+. Parking is limited is the only downside. I usually get the salmon nigiri which is always delicious. This time I got the mount diablo roll which was very yummy and fresh. Love that they have hot tea. Prices are competitive with the area. My friend got spicy tuna and California roll and she loved them. If you want fast service and fresh sushi in Danville, this is a good spot. read more

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One of the best Japanese restaurants in the tri-valley! Fresh fishes (their Sashime is always my go to item), and great service. They have a great selection of rolls that are nicely made and well presented. Conveniently located with parking which is a plus for Danville downtown. They have a full bar and TV, perfect for the World Cup watching. read more

Bad experience, but management made it right We had a very frustrating experience at Akira Bistro involving a $150 digital gift card that had been purchased directly through the restaurant's own website. The gift card was issued by email/QR code, but when we tried to use it at dinner, the staff refused to accept it and said they needed a paper gift card. That was very disappointing. We explained that the gift card came from Akira Bistro's own website, but the situation was not handled well in the moment, and we ended up having to pay for a meal that should have been covered by the gift card. Afterward, management responded quickly, acknowledged that the gift card was valid and should have been honored, explained that the staff had not been properly trained on the new digital gift card system, refunded the gift card, and comped the meal. They also said the staff has now been trained so this does not happen again. So I want to be fair. The experience at the restaurant was bad and should not have happened, but management did take responsibility and made it right afterward. read more

July 2025 Great location in downtown Danville Kid friendly Little pricey but Japanese food is generally pricier Our hostesses seated us promptly with menus We ordered 3 rolls and ramen to share for the kids - hostess also provided inputs on portion sizes which was great to see The edamame was good, Sake was fun and the rolls were tasty If you are in Danville and looking for sushi - definitely give this place a try Rolls feedback - they could be a little smaller in size read more

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Love Akira! Great Sushi! Happy Hour is well worth it My go to Sushi destination! Can't wait to visit again

I absolutely love this place. Their food is so good. It's so fresh, cleanly cut, and overall just taste delicious. Their servers are so nice and always making us feel welcome. Personally my favorite thing to get there is their sashimi salad. You might be like why would she get salad at a sushi place. Trust me and get it. It has fresh cut sashimi a good chili sauce and another sauce on top with three of their special chips. And lettuce. It is all dressed so nicely each bite taste just as good as the last one. read more

This is our go-to sushi restaurant. Service and food are fantastic. This time we tried the scallops shishito and it's now our #1. Rolls included weee the San Ramon and cherry blossom. Starters were the ahi poke and garlic edamame. It was very quiet last night and very much appreciated. read more

Here is $185 worth of sushi. And no $0.35 chopsticks. Seriously, it's getting insane that sushi for 2 - 3 people is $75 per person for weak sauce delivery. Wow me please!!! read more

Akira Bistro - Dinner - Sushi Bars Near Me - Danville, California

First big thumbs up- Open on Christmas Eve!! Second is they had Miso Sea Bass (the wife loves it). miso soup was nice and rich and full of tofu and nori! Sushi roll was yummy!! The Ahi Tartare had a nice smoked flavor Pork Katsu was delicious Service was very attentive. Mochi frozen bits topped off a yummy dinner! They have the seats covered with Santa Hats... very festive read more

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Had a wonderful lunch here today with friends. Lunch combos are delicious with tons of options. Soup and salad included in lunch. Food was fresh with generous portions. Services were also very good read more

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This is one of my favorite Sushi Bars in town. The fish is so fresh and never old. The food is prepared very well, very professional, great presentation, and ALWAYS fresh. The have inside seating as well as outdoor patio. They have a sushi bar as well for indoor seating. Akira has a full bar and of course a fine Saki menu. Some of my favorite things on the menu would have to be: The 49er roll The Cherry Blossom roll The Spider Roll The Lion King Roll Shashi Gyoza Shrimp Fried Rice The have a variety of options on their menu, not only sushi, but noodles, and different types of rice, and selective meat choices. I highly recommend this restaurant for a romantic evening, sushi with the family, or grabbing one of their lunch Bento Boxes while working. The waitresses are very welcoming and they are great with take out orders! The ambiance is fun and very family oriented! The have a full bar with Saki of course , and it's a downtown Danville favorite ! read more

Akira Bistro - Pink Lady Roll & Golden Gate roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Danville, California

We love Akira! The sushi is consistently top quality. We love sitting at the bar. They always have fun rolls, good Uni and even the real wasabi if you ask for it. Not the green gunk that everyone has. Everyone is always friendly so we have a great time! read more

The servers are all super friendly! Food sometimes is hit or miss. The place is located at one of the crossroads of the iron horse and a nice stroll if you choose you want some steps before or after dinner. I have been going here for a while and didn't realize that there was a happy hour menu for Mon - Thurs from 4-6pm. It was a nice surprise when we got there early one day. read more

Akira Bistro - Happy Hour Menu (Mon - Thurs) 4-6pm - Sushi Bars Near Me - Danville, California

Everything is wonderful at Akira. Amazing sushi, great tempura, great deals, and nice service. Happy hour is our favorite. Outside seating with a traditional Japanese style. Make your way here and ENJOY! read more

Been coming here almost regularly once a week for the last three weeks or so. Probably now one of my most favorite Japanese restaurants. They have an extensive menu but on top of that, the portions are big. Like the price may be a bit high but with the amount of food they give you, it makes sense. The photos are from multiple outings but my favorite roll has to be their Lion King roll. Outside of that the Saba Shioyaki has to be one of my favorites. It's so good. Also, their service is amazing. The waitresses and waiters are all super nice and incredible. Please be patient when things get busy but on the off hours, they're super friendly. The inside ambiance is your average restaurant. Not too loud, not too quiet. However, fair warning if you're seated outside, passing vehicles and motorcyclists may get really loud. I just tend to prefer sitting inside. But definitely check out this place, I love it. read more

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Food is excellent, always fresh and bright and delicious. The people that work here are so friendly, helpful and aware of our needs. Been coming here for over 10 years; best Japanese restaurant in the area!! read more

So, this review is all about the food since we ordered takeout. My 4-year-old had been pestering me for sushi for weeks, but we couldn't find a good spot in the area. Then I stumbled upon Akira, and their rolls looked promisingly similar to our favorite spot in San Ramon before it closed down. So, we decided to give it a shot and ordered three rolls. Overall, not bad. Two out of the three were really tasty. The lion king roll stood out with its flavorful unagi sauce and fresh salmon topped with roe--it hit the spot. My personal favorite was the Danville roll--it had a satisfying crunch on the outside and a delicious mix of spicy tuna, avocado, and shrimp inside. They added a touch of mayo on the outside, giving it a sweet and spicy kick. Although, next time, I'd ask them to hold the mayo, as we wanted one roll that was purely spicy. This roll reminded me of a spinach tuna tempura roll. Our least favorite roll / the Flaming Dragon. It wasn't bad by any means but it just had way too much cucumber so that overpowered the taste of everything else. Considering they survived a 15-minute drive from the restaurant to our home, these rolls held up pretty well. Next time, though, we'll definitely dine in to enjoy them fresh! read more

Akira Bistro - Lion king - Sushi Bars Near Me - Danville, California

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Akira is phenomenal. It's very beautiful inside and service is so great, they're very attentive and never let an empty plate sit on the table. Highly recommend the garlic edamame and teryaki salmon, I love coming for lunch and getting a bento box. The only downside is that I live about 35 minutes away so I can't come as much as I want! read more

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Friendly staff. So we walk in after walking around downtown mountain view which street is close off for blocks so very kid safe. Parking around this restaurant was very easy on a Sunday afternoon. We got 3 dishes for $45 plus steam rice. Ok the clay pot beef and salt and pepper spare ribs were delicious. The shrimp and vegetables dish was Ok. Maybe if it had some heat to it. ( spicier) read more

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One of my favorite sushi places. I don't live in the area but every few months I'm in the Bay Area and always chart my course to bring me through Danville for Akira Bistro. There are shorter routes home from my business in the Bay Area, but none are as tasty and the one that brings me to Akira Bistro. read more

Best in the west!!! Excellent food & service!!! Ten stars from me!!! We'll be back.

Happy Hour is great at the bar, and menu has a few selections to fill a quick craving for sushi, in the lovely town of Danville. read more

Akira Bistro - Lion king - Sushi Bars Near Me - Danville, California

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This place is amazing. truly. i'm not a sushi gal but i could eat this any day! let's start with the lollipops by the front. I love how they do that because ya girl has a sweet tooth! i grab some everytime and everytime they refill it! next. there's this one specific girl who i assume is the owner because she is there everytime. she has the cutest bob ever and her smile lights up the room! She makes my night every time shes there! (which is everytime) i get the chicken tariaki. its soooo good and i devour it every time. i always leave a good tip cause it's what they deserve! bye read more

When you're craving sushi and just need to get a fix, this is the place for you. Open until 2:30 pm so can easily accommodate a late lunch. Maybe it's been a long time since I've been to a standard sushi place serving American style rolls, but a lot of them have the same base fish: spicy tuna, imitation crab, etc. the topping may be different, but a lot of the base rolls start out the same. So not the place to go if you're craving variety, but works in a pinch! Large space so can hold a large party. Private parking lot so that's a bonus for parking! read more

A few friends and I had lunch here about a week ago. We enjoyed the delicious food. The waiter helped open the door for me as I have a disability. read more

I come to this place all the time when I'm in the area, sushi is my favorite food and Akira does it best. I recommend coming to happy hour on the weekdays (their website says they do it on Sunday but that's not accurate anymore). The Danville roll and honor roll are so good you can't go wrong. There's also indoor and outdoor seating + heaters and plenty of space. read more

Akira Bistro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Danville, California

Great place for lunch . Great service and drinks were phenomenal. Definitely coming back to this location

Food is good but places that use lots of sauces are not my favorites. Service was excellent and ambiance is normal.

This lovely sushi spot has awesome outdoor seating, which is what first drew me in. I love the variety of rolls, and the freshness of the fish is superb. They occasionally have really great specials on more unique fish, but perhaps my favorite part of this place is the FULL BAR and the skill of the bartenders, who make a MEAN (and occasionally dangerous) painkiller, which brings me right back to eating poke oceanfront in Hawaii. The service is also awesome, everyone who works here is very friendly and I've never had a mistake in an order, in person or from takeout. read more

Amazing, upbeat service! I have been here many times and it never disappoints. I highly recommend the salmon nigiri, garlic edamame, and Lion King roll. They also make a fantastic lemon drop. I once went 30 minutes before the closed and they were able to serve my two friends and me. Parking can be difficult, but if you're going a little before or after typical dinner rush, you should be able to find a spot. read more

We come here once or twice a year. Service has been hit or miss but nothing egregious. The food is generally consistent and well prepared. I think there has only been an issue with food once since we've been coming here back in the days when they at the old location. The issue was that because the server was slow, my Donburi sat and didn't come out hot. Other than that it's a really good spot for a date; good food read more

So I have been enjoying sushi at Akira Bistro for 8 years. I used to live in walking distance. I recently moved and am missing it so much. So I had to go back even though in my new neighborhood there are a dozen sushi spots. But Akira is worth the 24 minute drive. They have a happy hour and that helps when you eat as many rolls as I do. Add in my husband and it's kinda disgusting. Anyway. We love the freshness of the the fish. Lots of roll options. They also offer so many other menu items. I like the mixed tempura, seaweed salad and tuna tatake. You can also do a bento style meal. I like the salmon teriyaki. It's fun to sit at the sushi bar or the bar bar. Gotta have my tall sake and a sapporo. The staff is friendly especially during the quiet hours. But the place gets really busy so they can't be as sweet, but the service is still good. Restaurant and restroom are clean. Parking is decent. Their lot is small but there is plenty of street parking. Enjoy! read more

Akira Bistro - 49ers Roll, Rainbow Roll and Baja CA Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Danville, California

This place has become our new favorite sushi spot and I would consider us kinda sushi snobs... They have never disappointed and we have been here probably 10 times so far. Their Akira drink is really really good! One bummer is 2 of the times we went they didn't have all the ingredients to make the drink. But like I said, food has been awesome! read more

Tries out Akira Bistro in Danville, and the food was very good. Best sushi I've had in a long time. The waitstaff were all also very friendly and attentive. My husband and I also thought the restaurant had beautiful decorations. It's a nice place. read more

Akira Bistro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Danville, California

Absolutely awesome. Super cool visually, efficient service. What really impressed me, because I don't like sushi, is the amazing variety of menu items. I can't remember the name of my meal, breaded pork over rice with curry, but it rocked my taste buds and filled my belly. My daughters sushi got rave reviews m. Maybe it was just me, but even the wasabi was the best I've ever had. It's a bit fancy looking inside, but ok for you to be casual. Easy parking I'll be back...a lot. read more

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I always come here for my lunch break! Akira's staff are super friendly and get the food out quickly for you. The food is great and well priced. The garlic edamame is so good! If you want a great lunch in danville and don't have much time I highly recommend it. They have indoor and outdoor seating and a bar as well. read more

Akira Bistro - Lunch special: Salmon Teriyaki, california roll, and sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Danville, California

Akira Bistro is one of those restaurants we always drive by but never had the chance to try. There are tons of sushi places between Danville and San Ramon. With COVID19 and the rise of Doordash, We finally got the opportunity to order delivery. The caveat is that we want hot food, so review does not include sushi. The Pork Ramen is solid. Clear, savory pork bone broth, still chewy (and not soggy) noodles, and soft,tender pork pieces with bamboo shoots and a few pieces of fish cakes. We would order this dish again (4 stars). Pork Katsudon was a bit of a letdown. I like the crispy thinly-sliced pork cutlets but the sauce seemed really sweet to me. The scrambled eggs and red onions were nice toppings to the rice but man that sauce overwhelmed everything. (2.5 stars). The side of miso soup was decent, though. Glad we got to try Akira. Next time, maybe I'll try one of the grilled fish entrees. Sushi would be great, but due to COVID19 we've pretty much abstained from eating too much raw stuff. read more

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Akira is the best sushi restaurant in danville hands down. They have a happy hour Monday - Thursday till 6pm. They're very family friendly. Service is top notch / very friendly. We come here as a family almost weekly! Give them a shot! If you want to come at a quieter time I'd get here when they open at 4pm. read more

Always come back to Akira when we want sushi and Japanese food. Prices are more than fair, especially during happy hour. Food, people and service is great. The Spider Rolls are HUGE! Love the outdoor patio! read more