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!

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.

Pauline was the best ever sushi was in fact fire great atmosphere. Service was ON point boyfriend…read moredidn't even had the door open and we were being shown to our table

Sushi on Fire was literally living up to the name. This is my cousins go to for sushi!…read more I wish I could tell you exactly what rolls we ordered, but apparently my method of ordering sushi is pointing at things that read good and immediately forgetting their names. What I CAN tell you is that everything was delicious. We ordered several different rolls and every single one came out fresh, beautifully presented, and loaded with toppings. There was a little bit of everything -- spicy, crunchy, creamy, fresh fish, avocado, crispy toppings -- and not one roll disappointed. We clearly ordered like we were feeding a small village, but somehow managed to put a serious dent in all of it. The portions were generous, the fish tasted fresh, and nothing felt skimpy. Service was friendly and everything came out quickly. Definitely one of those places where you leave saying, "Okay, we're coming back here." And I see why my cousin loves this place. Next time I'll take a picture of the menu so I can actually tell people what the heck we ordered.

The food and service was amazing! Milton was a great host. His recommendations were great.read more

First impression was that this is the most adorably decorated sushi restaurant ever! Fish quality…read morewas excellent, and Milton was the best host ever. He had the brightest smile the whole time, and I really appreciated his energy. Would totally come again!

Food is amazing service is amazing and the ambience is very chill and relaxing love itread more

YES it's AYCE The first thing I tried was the miso soup …read more.. it was so good ! Right away I knew the food was going to be delicious! They really pay attention to detail the mussels are easy to eat because they detach it from the shell I really appreciate that. The cuts of fish were perfect and they don't put a lot of rice . Super fresh delicious ! I The ice cream is also really delicious perfect texture and not too sweet ! Apparently it's so good that the couple next to my husband and me ordered their ice cream first. Also the servers were so friendly attentive and welcoming ! The chefs were also so nice when we arrived and left ! I say this because our former AYCE we had to stop because the service was terrible bad vibes. So I'm so glad we found this place .. I wanted to keep it a secret but they deserve the love and business . Are we coming back !?! Hellll yeah! LOL!

Michelle is one of thee best servers I've ever met she's super sweet and makes sure we were helped…read moreand our food came fast and she was super kind about wanting to substitute shrimp for salmon love coming back each time and have her serve me :)

Amazing service from James and was very attentive and on task the food was amazing and service was…read moreeven better and amazing dessert !

It's a pleasure to come a 2nd time. Pleasant vibe with friendly staff. I love salmon skin and…read moreordered the (fried/crispy) salmon skin salad which was definitely a large portion- so, boxed 2/3rds of plate of salad for dinner tonight. It was both refreshing and tasty. I also ordered the spring rolls.

Long time diner, first time reviewer. Food is always great here, although a little pricier than…read moreother places. I always order and love the fish and chips because it has all kinds of fish on the wonton chips rather than just tuna. But I feel $20 is a little high. Also, I feel the Poke Bowl didn't come with enough fish. Rice to fish ratio was like 3:1. Restaurant is clean and cozy, in a big shopping plaza with plenty of parking, so that's a plus.

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.

LOCATION: Chapman/Harbor…read more PARKING: Small lot, but there is adjacent lot you can park in WHAT WE ORDERED: * Maguro Don ($22) * Kaori Plate ($34) - loved the variety; it also comes with a salad and tempura * Baked Salmon Roll ($18) What a cute spot for a Friday sushi date night! As soon as you walk in, it feels like a cozy izakaya. I got seated at the bar, which I usually prefer because you get to watch the chefs work their magic. Service was quick and attentive, and the fish was fresh, buttery, and delicious. Definitely coming back to try their omakase. My wallet may actually approve of this one. Especially in this economy, the prices are a steal.

Treat yourself to a late-night sushi meal after a long week! ,Their happy hour is such a great…read moredeal, with $1 to $3 off sushi, rolls, appetizers, and beer, ,all at already amazing prices!,I treated myself to my fave salmon belly!just $4.50 for 2 pieces! also, uni, sweet shrimp,,toro -- all at great prices with top-notch, super fresh quality. you can try everything without spending much. Don't forget to get free icecream at the end!. IG: socalhkfoodies

Service is awesome possum, and I like how you're in their system once you order to-go and provide…read moreyour phone number. This is my favorite sushi spot hands down because nothing beats the flavors, and I love how they give you spicy mayo on the side to dip it in. If I could eat this every week at least once, I would. If you don't like imitation crab meat, the platinum roll is great because it has spicy tuna on the inside.

AkaFuji Sushi was a really great experience. The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and everything we…read moreordered was prepared really well. There was a good variety of rolls and other options, so there was something for everyone. The presentation was also really nice, and you could tell they take pride in the food they serve. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed. Our food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and everything tasted fresh and well made. Overall, it was a great place to grab sushi, and I was really happy with the experience. I'd definitely come back again and would recommend AkaFuji Sushi to anyone looking for a good sushi spot.

We did the Luxury Omakase, and while the food was good, unfortunately, this was by far my worst…read moreexperience here. The courses came out a bit too quickly, and I actually had to ask if they could slow things down because I felt rushed and didn't feel like I had enough time to fully enjoy each dish. Our reservation was at 6 PM, and the restaurant wasn't busy, so I was a little surprised by the pace. I also felt that the chef could have been friendlier. We weren't greeted when we arrived, which made the experience feel a bit less welcoming than what I've experienced here in the past. That being said, our waiters were super friendly and I really appreciated their service. The food was good, but overall, the experience just didn't feel as enjoyable or special as I had hoped.