The katsu was perfectly crispy on the outside while staying incredibly juicy and tender inside. The…read moresoba was fresh, light, and cooked just right, making it the perfect pairing. What really brought everything together was the sauce--it was rich, flavorful, and complemented every bite without overpowering the dish. Definitely one of the best katsu and soba meals I've had. Highly recommend! Thank you to our server Elly!

Excellent food. Excellent drinks. Excellent service. And a chill and relaxing environment Thank…read moreyou Elly!!!

This is the best choice for traditional style izakaya and sake in the surrounding neighborhood!…read moreCan't beat their happy hour sake deals. We usually sit at the tatami area which is more intimate for hubby and I. We order a bunch of items to share since the menus are quite large. We really like the assorted skewers on both meats and seafood. We enjoy rice soups, grilled fish collar, assorted sashimi, box sushi, blue crab hand roll, rice balls, steamed eggs, soft shell crab and so much more. The service is consistently good. A great izakaya restaurant for small plates and sake!

No wait on a Sunday evening and it wasn't too crowded. Plenty of parking too. Very nice staff and…read moreclean bathrooms. The food came out quickly and the food was very hot. I got the nabeyaki udon and it was hearty for a cold evening. The mochi pizza was fun with lots of cheddar cheese. Green tea was very weak and not hot so I can see why it's free. Overall, a very wholesome Japanese restaurant.

My son took me to Akashiro for my birthday. What a treat this was!!…read more He ordered the full omakase experience for us. I didn't know what to expect, but WOW! It's a like a dining adventure. Fifteen courses that are surprises because even tho there's a "template" of types of dishes, each one is ultimately the chef's choice. As each course was brought out, our waiter did an excellent job of describing what each item was and it's place of origin. Fifteen courses is alot to try to remember each specific dish so I decided to stay in the moment (after I snapped a pic) and enjoyed each one as we had them and talked about the flavor profiles and what we liked best about it. When my son had made the reservation he must have told them we were celebrating my birthday because in addition to the regular dessert course, our server brought me a birthday dessert which included green tea ice cream and a slice of matcha cheesecake. The full omakase experience was delicious and so fun! I told my son that it was like an advent calendar ~ each course we "opened" had us saying "ooo, how yummy" and left us with almost giddy anticipation of what we'd discover next. If you're looking for something fun and unique for a special occasion, I highly recommend the full omakase experience at Akashiro!

It's a Saturday and husband was ready for sushi. I had another place in mind, but they didn't take…read morereservations and we're not about to chance it and wait. So we found this place and it was in the same vicinity and yay, they took reservations. Made reservations same day for a 18:30 seating. Service is impeccable. We were welcomed with hot towels, and this impressed me: when our server asked if we wanted cold or hot water. Love it! We opted for hot, better for digestion :) Our libation: Kubota sake - semi dry, rich, clean Our dishes: Assorted sashimi (16 pcs) - omakase. No soy sauce needed. Chef prepared with delicious flavors in mind. Tiger scallops - served in a what appears to resemble petrified wood, carved into a long boatlike dish. Hokkaido shrimp, cilantro oil, chilaquita (Peruvian onion relish), sweet potato crisp, smoke aji Amarillo (Peruvian yellow chili) Leche de tigre (rich emulsion of limes, Peruvian spices and chilis) - A complexity of flavors that comes together so completely. Eat with spoon. The delicate potato crisp finishes the bite with a little crunch. Udon picante - bell peppers, quinoa and 2 jumbo shrimp. Love the heat level. Comfort food at its best. Salmon parmesan - Nikkei sushi - seared salmon, parmesan bitter, eel sauce , arare, lime. Amazing. O toro sushi - the fattiest cut of tuna. Eat as is. Again chef prepared. No added seasoning required. Parri maki - fried shrimp, cream cheese, seared tuna topped with chimichurri, aji amarillo, chalaquita, ponzu. Food experience was enhanced by their impeccable taste in music. Super chill, soft beats stream the restaurant. With its perfect lighting too sets all the good moods for us. Don't wait for this fine dining experience of Japanese and Peruvian fusion. Note: when they ask if you want soy sauce, say No, thank you. It would be a shame to kill the taste of a beautiful dish with any added sauce. Kampai! Salud!

We went for dinner on a Saturday evening. Parking lot had a bunch of cars, but not many people in…read morethe restaurant. We were seated right away and got our food fairly quickly. The broth in the miso ramen was so good, I couldn't stop drinking it. The cheese mazemen was also really good, but I forgot to ask they 86 the fish umami (I like fish, but I don't care for the fishy taste/smell in things that don't even haf fish in them haha)

Great First Experience and Delicious Ramen!…read more This was my first time trying this ramen spot, and I was surprised to find out it was so close to my workplace. I came here with my coworkers for lunch after a training session, and I'm glad we decided to give it a try. We started with several appetizers: the Spicy Handmade Wontons, Kimchi, and Shishito Peppers. Everything was excellent. The kimchi was perfectly prepared with just the right amount of seasoning. The flavors enhanced the fermented cabbage without overpowering it. The shishito peppers were lightly flash-fried and seasoned with lemon and salt, giving them a nice balance of flavor and texture. They still retained their natural pepper taste and weren't overly greasy. The spicy handmade wontons were also packed with flavor and made a great start to the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the California Tonkotsu ramen without spice so I could fully appreciate the broth. I'm glad I did because the soup was rich, creamy, and full of depth. The pork was incredibly tender and practically melted in my mouth. The egg was cooked perfectly, with a soft yolk that complemented the richness of the broth beautifully. Overall, I had a great dining experience. The prices were reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, the service was attentive and friendly, and there was plenty of parking available. Everything from the appetizers to the ramen exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for quality ramen, and I'll absolutely be back to try more items on the menu!

It's a good experience. All the yaki-dori were delicious and my kids liked all food here. Highly…read morerecommended.

Delicious food and great service! You walk in and the aesthetic of the place the superb!read more

The pictures don't do this restaurant justice.. I don't know how to quite explain myself but to…read morekeep it simple. YUMMM CHEF KNOWS WHAT HES DOING SERVERS ARE ATTENTIVE AND KIND if you're looking for some good quality tasting sushi and ramen with great service You'll LOVE IT HERE!

It's been awhile since I've been here but don't let the Happy Hour "Everything 20%off" fool you…read more Not everything is 20% off. Drinks and alcohol are full price. What else is not covered?? This is very deceiving so don't get fooled Thank you for your response and effort to straighten this out. The food is delicious.

My friend had been here before and convinced me to give it a try, and I'm glad I did! The food…read moredefinitely did not disappoint. For the price, the portions were generous and everything we ordered was delicious. We had the ramen, chicken katsu, and Korean chicken wings in two flavors--sweet & spicy and soy garlic. Both flavors were so good! Our server was very friendly and professional and always had a smile on their face, which made the experience even better. The place is a little small and parking can be limited, but the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We really enjoyed our dinner and will definitely be coming back!

We got the wings in soy garlic, sweet chilli and Korean spicy and they were all really good! The…read moreKorean spicy one was spicier than I was expecting. The curry was good, I've had better, but satisfied the craving. Also took a sip of my friends ramen broth and it didn't taste super authentic but was still good. I would probably try more of the Korean dishes rather than Japanese dishes here next time. It's interesting that they serve both full menus.

My girlfriend has been to Kaori Sushi several times with her girlfriends, so when everyone decided…read moreto turn it into a triple date, we ended up with a party of six and collectively decided to go for the omakase. Now, I should probably explain that I am VERY new to seafood. My girlfriend has slowly been introducing me to sushi and different types of fish, and I've discovered some things I absolutely love and others that I still can't get past. So when everyone said omakase, I'll admit, I was a little intimidated. But as someone currently on a mission to explore seafood, challenge accepted. We started with the cucumber sunomono, and this was an excellent way to begin. I added some fresh ginger and absolutely loved it. Light, refreshing and immediately had me excited for what was coming next. Then came the asari clam miso soup. This one wasn't really for me, but I gave it a solid try! That's basically the entire point of this seafood adventure anyway. Next was the chef's choice sashimi, which I believe included salmon belly and yellowtail, and this was REALLY good. Beautiful cuts, great texture and flavor. Raw fish continues to be where I'm finding my happy place. Then came the main event: the nigiri. This was probably the most adventurous I've gotten with seafood yet. We had everything from uni and bluefin toro to kampachi, madai, scallop, black cod and unagi. I especially loved some of the lighter-colored fish with the bright, citrusy yuzu flavors. Those were easily some of my favorites. The food also started coming FAST. I remember scarfing down what I thought was my last piece of nigiri only for another plate to immediately appear with the unagi and black cod. I've learned from my previous seafood adventures that I really like unagi, and that held true here. The unagi was delicious. Black cod, however, has now gotten multiple chances from me and I think I'm finally ready to admit we're just not meant for each other. There's a particular fishy flavor that I haven't been able to get past. We finished the omakase with the negi toro hand roll, cut in two, and by the end I felt like I'd just completed an entire crash course in sushi. We also added a few things outside the omakase, including jalapeño bombs and chicken karaage. And after ALLLLLL that sushi... The chicken karaage was my favorite thing of the night. I know. I know. I survived an entire omakase, tried uni, toro, kampachi, madai, scallop, black cod and eel...and walked away talking about the fried chicken. But that karaage HIT. Overall, this was an awesome experience and I'm genuinely glad my girlfriend convinced me to jump into the deep end. The omakase helped me try several types of fish I probably never would have ordered individually and, more importantly, helped me figure out what I actually enjoy. Would I do the omakase again? Probably not, but that's not a knock against it at all. I feel like it accomplished exactly what I wanted it to. Next time I'd love to come back knowing what I like and explore the rest of the menu, maybe a bento or another entrée. For a former "I'm not a seafood guy" slowly figuring out that maybe I actually am a seafood guy...Kaori Sushi was one hell of a training session.

Food is 5 stars! My husband and I sat at the sushi bar. We were a bit hidden which i feel affected…read morethe service but it was still a 10/10 experience. Sushi is fresh. Rice to sushi ratio was great and the sushi was coursed well by the sushi chef.

Good service and good food, clean environment. Nice and…read morefriendly staff. The food is really nice with a fair price

Great eating spot for family. They also offer bỉthday celebration. Highly recommendedread more

Just an amazing restaurant. Been here twice and the owner has provided complimentary food both…read moretimes. Great atmosphere and amazing service. Could not recommend a place more

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Great ramen, sushi, and more for everyone!…read more The hubby and I'd learned about this place from a vegan acquaintance and were intrigued enough to make the trek from Long Beach to check it out. Located in an older shopping center, the interior had a clean, pleasant homey traditional Japanese look to it, but it did feel a bit cramped with divider walls. The main attraction for us was their vegan menu, of course, which turned out to be amazingly extensive (they have non-vegan stuff too). Generally, even if a restaurant offers vegan/vegetarian items it feels like a token afterthought, but not here. In addition to the ramen and sushi items we were expecting, there were a bunch we were not, like "meaty" dumplings, fried "shrimp", and "chicken" katsu curry (which I had to try). I was really wowed by this dish; the "chicken" felt like an actual breast meat filet, and the crispy coating was great. The curry was the real star, which had all the right flavors and texture that I remembered. The hubby had the Vegan Ecstasy ramen, which he really enjoyed. It had a delicious creamy broth with broccoli, corn, tofu slices, and delightfully chewy noodles. We also shared a vegan caterpillar roll; couldn't tell what they used for the "eel" (eggplant?), but since the star of caterpillar rolls is the avocado and sauce, it had the right flavor and texture. We were with my non-veg brother and nephew, who shared a salmon roll, CA roll, and spicy pork won tons, which they really liked. According to my brother the wontons were very spicy, with a lot of chili threads on top, so beware. They also gave us some complimentary vegan matcha ice cream at the end (has nuts, fyi), which we thought was a nice touch. The great food, service, and prices so wowed us that we brought my sister and her family here to celebrate some birthdays. I'd called ahead to reserve a table for our party of six, and we were sat at the large semi circle booth at the back. We ordered an assortment of veg and non-veg items and everyone loved the food. This is now our go-to for vegan ramen and Japanese food, especially if we're meeting up with non-veg people.