We were in the area to visit chittenango falls and was looking for something to eat. We decided to…read morechoose this place as there are many options around here. We came during the day for lunch, it's pretty quit, not a ton of tables and I noticed most people ordered take out as I monitored the traffic while eating. They have sushi and noodles. We had the beef noodle soup and it was surprisingly not bad. Also had a poke bowl that was fresh. They don't offer water in a cup, you have to pick something from the fridge. Don't expect any service as I thought they could have done better in this area. The decor was very modern and cute. I imagine this place to be a little more packed at night. Prices were average. I would come here again if in the area.

Really enjoy having this local sushi spot. Prices are reasonable, the staff is always friendly, and…read morethe food is consistently good. I appreciate that there are options that fit my dietary needs (Gluten free and dairy free), which makes it an easy choice for me. I have never stayed here to eat; always called ahead, grabbed and left. Parking is usually easy with street parking nearby. Just make sure to check their hours ahead of time since they can vary. Overall, a solid go-to in town.

Had a great meal here with our three nephews who can really eat. They loved it and some even dared…read moreto say it was better than their favorite spot back home. The staff were incredibly friendly and efficient. We got there at 2:25 and the said last order while be 2:40, to make sure we wanted to stay. We meant to get there at 2:05 but we had am unplanned bathroom break on our way from Buffalo. The food came out VERY FAST. I've never seen anything like it. Maybe we were the only ones still ordering but even so, very fast. A server writes down the order on a pad, no sheets to fill or tablets. She reminded us we would be charged for uneaten food but the kids assured us they could eat everything. Other than a mistake roll (I think we were given a rainbow instead of an eel) they demolished the food. The only thing that would make it better would be Inari. It's a staple for vegans and vegetarians, but I still came out ahead with my sweet potato tempura hand rolls, avocado hand rolls, seaweed sala, and miso soup. Everyone loved the French fries, which is not the norm for AYCE sushi. Kids also loved the chicken nuggets, shrimp tempura, crab Rangoon, yakisoba noodles, and steak hibachi. Steak looked freshly cooked and not overdone. The kids ordered 5 or 6 different rolls and liked them all. Cannot say enough about how lovely and gracious the staff was, even after closing when we were clearly cutting into their break before the dinner shift.

I would say this is probably the best AYCE sushi in Syracuse and I can't really say their…read morecompetition is that intense here. The fish on the nigiri is sliced very thinly and I'm not too surprised as it's AYCE but just keep in mind the ratio leans heavy on the rice. Sashimi is also NOT included in the AYCE price and I believe it's $1 or so per sashimi piece so they do try to fill you up with the sushi rice. I'm not really a roll person, I prefer nigri and raw fish for my sushi cravings. That being said, Akina is very affordable for AYCE The service is good, I don't think the wait is incredibly long. Usually we only wait about 20 mins or so. They do have high chairs and the bathrooms are clean. Parking is fine too, they're in a plaza so there is parking but sometimes it can get pretty full there. I would recommend eating at Akina if you're in the mood for AYCE sushi in Cuse.

I want to preface this review by saying that there was only ONE person (cooking and waitressing)…read moreworking a rather busy weekday lunch time so that could be a major factor for my low review. The wait for a sashimi and sushi platter was rather long, it took over 45 mins for my order to come out from the moment I placed it. The presentation was excellent but the taste was not. The sushi rice from the California roll and nigri was also very mushy and not flavorful. The fish itself was decent, not the freshest but not the worse either. The miso soup was lukewarm and kind of bland. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, it's definitely going for a cozy Japanese restaurant type of vibe with the wood walls and flooring. That being said, there were too many things that made my experience not so great. I'd like to try this restaurant again maybe when they're not so short staffed and can focus on the quality of the food better.

Cute spot with very friendly orders. The sashimi is very good for the price range and the stone pot…read morebi bim bop is very comfortable.

Great prices for lunch, and for the price they don't skimp out on the food. Always super fresh !read more

Driven by this place quite a few times and decided today was the day to check it out. Service was…read moreexcellent and would come back for the service alone. Waitress brought out a complementary roll for us to try which was good. As my son put it, it has the potential to be really good. Fish was fresh but for us the sauces were the issue. Sauces were in some causes very over powering but did not have the flavor you would expect. Sauce for me really took away from the food. Have lunch specials which was nice.

Food: So they gave me two free pieces of the Volcano roll... wow, I was rethinking my order right…read morehere! But the Coconut roll was delicious too! And it felt "healthy" you know? Like avocado and coconut mixed with fried shrimp... that's healthy, right? And then the Tom Yum soup and spring rolls were good too. I love the creativity on the rolls, definitely want to try more... Atmosphere: It's cute inside, kind of small. If you have a big party, make sure you call ahead. Seats were clean and they have really nice napkins... I know this is a weird detail, but they weren't all thin, they felt like cloth but they were definitely paper. Very cool. Service: Server was nice, no complaints! Came around the perfect number of times - once! :) Price: Roll, soup and side for 30$? I'm down. I mean, it's sushi so it's not going to be dirt cheap, but for a good roll, it's a great price. Overall: Maybe a hidden gem? It's too bad it seems like it's in a sketch strip mall (there was a homeless man shooting up something on the side of the establishment next door...), that might scare some people away...? And that's not the restaurants fault, but it's something to be aware of. I'll be back!

Went for dinner they had great service, kind staff, and delicious food! Would go again!read more

What's for lunch? This is a hidden gem! Had a totally delicious lunch in Cicero, NY, at Frankie…read moreSushi (and Chinese - although the sign hasn't been changed yet) at the corner of Route 11 and 31, for $ 15.99!!! (Served from 11-4) My meal included efficient table service, all you can eat appetizers, sushi rolls, plus a cup of miso soup or salad, and several delicious Chinese entrées like the one in the picture here. Can't wait to go back! Excellent value.

I love sushi so I am always down to try a new spot! My boyfriend and I tried Frankie's on a weekend…read moreand it was quite empty but also not the quickest service. There were about 4 tables seated and we were there for well over 2 hours in total. We did order the first rolls and wait to see if we wanted more, which we did, and placed a second order. Our waiter was super kind and accommodating entering our multiple orders. The sushi was definitely good but not our favorite. I enjoy the rolls with more pieces since the prices are a bit higher. We are used to eating half off prices so the bill did shock us for a second when it was well over $100 - our fault for eating so many rolls! We had fun trying a new spot and sharing our rolls with each other to be sure we tried some of everything! I wish I noticed their drink menu earlier because I would've been tempted to try their mojito.

The interior of Koto is really nice considering it's in the mall. The Koi fish pond they have is…read morecute but a little depressing cause it's really small. As for the food, I've been here twice. I've had the sushi a few times and I'd say it's just alright. I can't say it's the best sushi I've ever had but it's not the worse either. It definitely hits the spot if you're craving sushi in the mall. My mom did order the hibachi scallop and we both agreed it was too salty with the sauce they use so I'd skip that. We also ordered the shrimp tempura bento box which surprisingly came with a lot of tempura and was filling enough where we had to take some home. Overall if you're craving Japanese food or hibachi I guess this place is fine

Went on a Monday night for their 50% off sushi (dine in only). Restaurant wasn't busy around 530pm…read moreand we quickly got a table. We opted for three different sushi rolls and ordered a kids chicken hibachi with noodles (this was a large portion for a kids entree!). The sushi was exquisite, especially dipped in their spicy mayo sauce. The hibachi chicken and noodles was cooked great and had plenty of flavor, though it was a tad on the salty side. My only gripe is that the service wasn't great -- our waitress came by only once and we never got drink refills. We also sat there for some time while we waited for the check. All in all, a great experience and we will definitely be back as Koto has some of the BEST sushi in Syracuse. We were probably only there for 25-30 minutes but the place wasn't overly busy and was quiet.

This isn't a chicken wing, it's smaller than pigeon wing. How is my thumb bigger than the entire…read morething? For 20 years I've known you & supported Beijing House. This is robbery.

Ordered once and not interested anymore... it was no place to wait. Went to my car . Definitely…read morethey need better customer service!