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    Sushi Aka

    4.7 (155 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Spring I.

    I can't say enough good things about this place. It's a very small restaurant with a calm atmosphere; perfect for date night. The food was so delicious that I can't stop thinking about it

    Michelle E.

    The most authentic sushi and sashimi place I ever tasted here in Virginia! We were station in Japan for 3 years and I fall in love with their culture, place and food. We've been here 5 years now, so far this is the best place I found. This place is so amazing and so authentic sushi, specially the sashimi! AKA is local and own by the chief that work closely with the famous Japanese sushi chef from NYC! I don't know if you're that craze with sushi and sashimi to drive an hour away but it's all worth it! It's the closest one from authentic Japanese sushi and sashimi! From their salad, appetizer, main course, up to dessert (red bean cream brûlée) ! Even their alcohol is really good as well as the service! Highly recommended!

    Cowboy roll and spicy salmon

    My husband and I recently celebrated our 2nd Wedding Anniversary at Sushi Aka. The service was excellent, food was fresh and delicious and the ambiance was exactly what we were hoping for! We started with edemame and gyoza as appetizers (we were practically fighting over ever bite of the cabbage salad that came with the gyoza ) as entrees we each got 2 rolls and every bite was fresh and delicious! Since it was our anniversary we decided to get dessert and so glad we did...we probably would have licked the plate if we weren't out in public! We will definitely be back!

    Kevin L.

    Did you ever live in or visit Japan? Do you like Sushi? Well come on down to Sushi Aka's they'll get ya right. They have "American" style and can go traditional depending on what you order. We had multiple delectables, including some delicious wagyu that was on special. Great for a date night, business meet-up, or for just a splurge. Arigato Gozaimasu!

    Tuna tartare and fresh oysters with cilantro relish and scallions in ponzu sauce.
    Hillarey B.

    Hands down the BEST sushi restaurant if not all of Hampton Roads but all of VA! We've dined all over the world, and we throughly enjoy the quality of ingredients, fish, and service. It's a small intimate restaurant run by a small staff, which are like family. The owner is the sushi chef, which to me is a good sign because you know his attention to detail with quality ingredients is going to be top notch. They make all their dishes in house including some amazing desserts. If sushi/sashimi aren't your preference, they have great beef, pork and chicken options too. Their pork belly ramen special is so good my daughter craves it. Most of the time when we dine in or order takeout we give them a budget for a sushi/sashimi platter with our likes and dislikes and they come up with an outstanding presentation. A home run every time! Support local small businesses, especially this one, it's a gem in downtown Suffolk and Hampton Roads area!

    Salmon with risotto and asparagus
    Michael P.

    Ate here tonight and was very pleased! The food was excellent, service very good, and the restaurant very nice! My wife had the Caribbean roll (daily special) and I tried the salmon with risotto and asparagus. Both were very good. Give it a try if in the area!

    House salad - the dressing is delish!
    Stephanie S.

    Second visit - I had the salmon teriyaki bowl again with the house salad. That salad dressing is divine! It's very light and the Nori elevates it. I also appreciate the array of lettuce. I'm a huge fan of darker greens in my salad, and this did isn't disappoint. Service was decent - it just took a minute to place our orders and get the rolls. But, it was lunch time so no biggie. I tried the rockfish roll. It was great! I'll be back!!

    Drink is sake mixed with gin.
    Emilie T.

    Atmosphere: delightful, service: fantastic, sushi: exceptionally fresh and tasted incredible! Probably some of the finest sushi I have tasted ever, and the staff were all super welcoming and pleasant. We ordered a chefs choice dinner that came with a roll and sashimi which was all beautiful and tasted amazing. The Adam bomb roll is my favorite and just melted in my mouth. The island roll was also sooo good, the mango and jalapeño made it taste so fresh and just really brightened the palette. We also ordered the smoked octopus with pickled corn and holy crap it was sooo goood! Fresh REAL wasabi, and tons of gluten free and Vegan options. Also extremely allergy conscious! Cocktails were also AMAZING, my husband ordered 2 of the sake mixed with gin he loved it so much. I would recommend this place for anyone and can't wait to go again!

    Sashimi sampler
    LesLee V.

    I read so many good reviews of Sushi Aka here in Yelp so we went for Valentine's day. We didn't know what to expect since we lived in Japan for 3 years but when our appetizer came out, it brought smile to our face. The seaweed salad tasted like the one we used to have in Japan. Their sashimi were all so fresh and tasty. The sushi rice on the sushi though was a little bit different. Nonetheless, we still enjoyed it. My little foodie enjoyed their calamari although it didn't taste fresh. The ambiance was romantic. We knew for sure that the restaurant put effort to make everyone feel the love on Valentine's. We will surely be coming back for more to try on the menu.

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    William R.

    Only one word to describe this hidden gem, "Wow!" I've gotten sushi all over the world and Aka is easily in the top 5. The eel and Salmon are among the freshest and finely cut I've had. The overall quality is topped only by the friendly staff - who went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable. Can't wait for next trip - will be my first stop.

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    Great artistic restaurant. The food is spectacular and served with a beautiful hand. The rolls and sashimi are all fresh and tasty.

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    Yummy spot in Suffolk. Would not have expected it, but the sushi, drinks and dessert were awesome.

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    I really enjoyed the food, the service was a bit slow and that was the only negative. The food was extremely fresh.

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    Best sushi in the region! Just wish they were open every day! Great ambience and the food is delicious.

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    Very good sushi and very good price. Only four stars because the options are limited compared to other sushi restaurants.

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