We have heard SO many good things about Sushi Aka, and Chef Michael delivered. Good sushi is hard to find in this area, and this meal was worth the drive from Norfolk. Do yourself a favor and just go. read more

Sushi Aka is amazing One of the best sushi restaurants from Hampton Roads to Richmond, seriously. The fish is incredibly fresh and most of it is flown in from Japan. The head chef, Michael, is very gifted chef! Not only is the fish super fresh but so are the veggies. They have their own farm that the veggies come from. I highly recommend Sushi Aka! We drive from Shore Dr in Va Beach just for their sushi. It's well worth the drive! I take drives up and down the east coast just for sushi so it's been a treat to find a place that has great sushi without having to drive several hours. read more

Best sushi I've had in a long time! We had the tasting menu and a few rolls - everything was excellent. Highly recommend the Island roll.

I absolutely love Sushi Aka. I have been in for dinner a handful of times, lunch many times and most recently got takeout via DoorDash. I have never been disappointed. The miso soup is incredible, the rolls amazing and I love the "bops" too. We've always had wonderful service too. This place is a gem! read more

Best sushi place around. They offer other dishes as well as sushi. Food is always fresh as it can be. Chef grows his own greens, etc. They have just added a complete bar with the best cocktails. A must go. Open for lunch too! read more

My wife and I chose to have a Valentines eve dinner here. They were very friendly and accommodating. We were allowed to give a price point and any favorites or dislikes and the chef did the rest. He created a lovely offering for two that left us both very happy. Fresh, quality sushi with beautiful cuts and presentation. We loved the experience and will definitely be coming back. read more

This was our first time trying this place, we have heard great things and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is quaint, easy to have a quiet dinner. My husband is a big sushi eater, I'm more of a land fan, but the menu catered to both of our palets, which we appreciated. The server Jessica was wonderful in making recommendations and suggestions, she was very knowledgeable of the menu. She recommended the curry rice, which was fantastic! I also tried the miso soup, which is different, instead of small pieces (usually miso soup doesn't have enough tofu), there was a large chunk of tofu in the middle, giving me the option of getting more tofu in each bite - I loved it! We also got introduced to the chef, his passion for his restaurant really shines through his food. We will be back! read more

My wife and I dined here last night after reading rave reviews. The waitstaff greeted and seated us in a friendly manner, however I was very disappointed in the presentation of the meal. The appetizer came in a clear plastic to go ( take out)container with plastic utensils and the soup also arrived in a takeout container. The entree was served on a paper plate. The food itself was average at best. Overall it was a disappointing experience. I understand the restrictions many restaurants are under but once you open for dine in the expectation should be a dine in experience with plated food. When spending $100 on a dine in meal one would expect to have the dine in experiences. read more

Random stop on our way to Virginia and found a hidden gem. Some of the best sushi I have ever had. We arrived at 6ish on a Friday and they made room at the sushi bar for us. My kids were in total heaven as the fish came out perfect. Staff was wonderful very friendly and the sushi chef was fun and playful with the kids. I am going to have to make the 2 hour drive just for dinner. read more

Sushi is some of the best I've had. Hidden in downtown Suffolk, a truly remarkable sushi experience. Definitely not your average.

Sushi Aka is my favorite sushi place ever! It's back in Downtown Suffolk again just one block away from its original location (now That Good BBQ). The new location has had many businesses come & go (Primo 116, East Coast Taco Company), so hopefully Sushi Aka is here to stay ... The specials change daily/weekly that often showcase "rare" fish options like seabream, golden snapper, firefly squid, amberjack, smoked & cured fish, and even hamachi collar with special preparations like tartare or tataki. The sushi menu includes specialty makizushi like the 'island' (tuna with mango, jalapeño &. cilantro) and the 'cowboy' (with beef tenderloin, goat cheese & fried onions) along with typical maki rolls. Also included are individual sashimi selections, salmon roe, and even the notoriously rare uni (sea urchin). Desserts options are fantastic and unique like green tea crème brûlée or a strawberry wanton napoleon. Be sure to ask about their ice cream & sorbet flavors. Choices in the past have included delicious specialties like black sesame, eel with teriyaki swirl, spiced wasabi ice cream and avocado sorbet -- they're always experimenting! I've never been disappointed by Sushi Aka, and I find the prices worth the fish quality & overall experience. Give it a try! read more

I didn't have a good experience. Waited too long for mediocre food and had to endure unpleasant diners. The waiter sprayed when they spoke about special and mask was on their chin. If iron chef was open for dine in would have gone there instead. Space was limited. read more

The sushi was fantastic and the staff is incredibly nice. They are definitely understaffed and that always leads to lackluster service which is definitely noticeable. Since the service was so mediocre they gave us three free surprises two being dessert and the third was the recipe for their coleslaw (which is totally awesome) that we had asked for earlier in the meal but had been denied. Overall the experience was great and I would absolutely go again. I definitely recommend the Sashimi Plate. (: read more

The freshest fish I ate around Hampton roads. A little pricey and I was very disappointed I couldn't get Omakase. They said they didn't have all the selections to serve Omakase. I appreciated their honesty. The restaurant is divided with a divider, right in the middle of the restaurant. I'm not sure what purpose this serves. I went in with a group of 4 on Tuesday night, it didn't seem too busy, and we were the only one on this section. The only bad thing I had to say was that the waitress wasn't very tentative to us, although she was very friendly. We had to wait for ahwile for our water refills. I couldn't see how packed the other side was due to the divider. We spent 2.5 hours there. Not sure if we'd go back, for the amount we spent, we expected the top notch service. The price I paid was top notch, over $95 for just me, not including any alcoholic beverages. I had a yellow tail collar bone appetizer, $35 sashimi platter, and uni, ikura, hotate and unagi and green tea creme brulee. Another thing, the waitress asked if we wanted fresh grated ginger, without letting us know that they would charge $6 for that. It was kind of slap on the face when we saw it on the check. read more

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My husband and I tried this place and were very impressed. The inside is charming - it is a great atmosphere for a date night - our waitress was very attentive, the food was well presented, and the sushi was fresh and very delicious. We will certainly be going again! read more

This place was well decorated and had very good service. The food was very good but came in portions smaller than one would expect for the price. Went on a date and ordered less sushi than we would normally order at a good sushi restaurant and paid way more for the same quality. I don't know if I'd go there again and if I do I'd have to make sure I was paid extra that week. read more

There is nothing that compares to the quality of this restaurant for hundreds of miles. In fact, I've not had any better on the east coast. And this is coming from someone who is a bit of a food snob. Chef is highly skilled and the quality of the food is consistent and outstanding. The menu is diverse and offers something for guests with different preferences. The daily specials board reflects ever changing offerings based on the freshest new and exciting fish available. The menu also features locally grown, seasonal produce. Chef is highly skilled at creating dishes that are unique and pleasing. If you have not made the trip to downtown Suffolk, you just don't know what you are missing. read more

Interesting flavor to the sushi, I liked it and we will return to taste the rest of the menu. Beautiful place, fast service, friendly staff, street parking was a challenge but we got a spot. Try, it's great. read more

First time here! Place was clean, very nice inside, classy, our waitress was kind & knowledgeable. Our sushi was delicious & the rice was cooked perfectly. Will definitely go back! read more

TOP SUSHI PLACE!!! Never disappointed and the meals are prepared with such expertise and care! Top grade sushi! Amazing! David the chief is out of this world. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

Sushi Aka - My favorite "Cowboy roll" and my friend loved the "Rock Fish roll". - Sushi Bars Near Me - Suffolk, Virginia

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This place is amazing! Hands down 5 stars. I would give a sixth if they would let me. Even if this place is out of your way, It'll serve you well to visit. This place stands out among all the other sushi places out there, that I have been to, especially in the Hampton Roads area. Their menu is fresh, creative and extremely well put together. Of the multiple times I've been there I have never been disappointed and always had an over-the-top experience. The chef/owner has a truly unique and creative expression that comes out in the food. I wish they would open up another location in VA Beach. I have. I problem driving an hour from Virginia Beach just to eat there, it's that good. Other sushi restaurants are now just a disappointment. Enjoy, you won't regret. read more

This is a must stop establishment........fantastic food prepared elagantly. And choices you just don't see anywhere else. Great friendly staff. read more

Great food, great service, lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend this great place. Don't know why someone who has a shellfish allergy would order a crab meat roll, especially when the menu states it's real crab. I am sorry this guy had such a terrible experience and I'm certainly glad he's ok, but, this has little to do with the customer, not the quality of the restaurant. What's more important is why one of his friends would write such a long scathing review in order to try and discredit the restaurant. I have allergies, I I don't expect everyone to know what my allergy is, I am careful to be my own advocate. Again, I'm sorry for the allergy reaction, I love this place and my friends, family and I will continue to patronize it. In fact, I'm going this weekend to celebrate my birthday, yum! read more

Had lunch at sushi aka today. I had the pork belly banh mi bowl and it was delicious! The pork belly was cooked to perfection and perhaps the best I've had. The house salad with sesame dressing and miso soup were also excellent. read more

Today I had to check on some business in downtown Suffolk at the courthouse. That mission was a bust due to their two month plus backlog on paperwork. It was about lunchtime and I had a sweet parking space around the corner from this 5 star reviewed sushi bar. So I decided to walk over and check it out. The place was nice and clean. The staff very friendly and laid back. The sushi was excellent. I also learned that you can cook fish with just boiling broth in a bowl. I'm gonna try that one day. My snapper consommé was very hot and very tasty. And I mean hot. Hot enough to scald you if you don't know what you're doing. I love all of my soups as hot as I can stand. As a matter of fact I was the most impressed with my consommé. I was sad when it was over but that was ok because I had two more menu items incoming. My hamachi spring rolls were fresh out of the deep fryer and loaded with yellowtail tastiness. And last was my California roll with lump and backfin crabmeat. All very delicious. I spent a good chunk of time talking with Michael, the owner and chef and my server Marita. They were a pleasure to talk to. Since I was the first and only customer at the time, I had their complete attention. I'll give this place a score of 100% because food and service were both excellent. I can see why it rates 5 stars on yelp. My only issue with the place is finding a place to park. It's just a fact of life with any place located downtown. I usually avoid frequenting places with difficult or distant parking. I told the guy that if I didn't already have a decent parking space that I'd never have walked through his door. But today I'm glad I did. Now that this place is on my radar I have promised to return with the wife. read more

If I could give it six stars, I would. Unbelievable real lump crab California roll. Great service - so knowledgable. I cannot believe this place is in Suffolk!! Thank you for coming back! read more

Great atmosphere with a personable sushi chef! The sashimi and sushi are expertly prepared and professionally served. The prices are very reasonable. I highly, highly recommend this place. I would eat there every day if I could! read more

Our waiter was Julie she was prompt and we got our food on time it was delicious spectacular can't say more

Nothing but good to say about this place, old or new version. I dont even eat fish and I love it! The spicy slaw and the strawberry wonton dessert are not to be missed. My husband, who loves sushi and sashimi, says this is his favorite restaurant with the freshest fish ever. We love it. read more

We love sushi aka! The regular menu is creative and inspired and the specials are always interesting and so delicious. It's a regular date night favorite for us! read more

Melt in your mouth noms.com sushi!!! Come for the sushi finish with the bomb Irish cream icecream!!!

We enjoyed a fabulous meal at Sushi Aka last weekend. We trekked from VB based on the excellent review in the Pilot and ordered what was recommended along with a few other things. The Hamaki Tartare, Cowboy Roll, sashimi fish specials of the day, along with the "Bop" and Katsu Oyster Roll were all wonderful! The unique preparations and textures made a unique, great meal. We also enjoyed talking to the owner at he bar. We can't recommend this restaurant enough. Just wish he was in VB. read more

Food is always good and freshest I have had. If you don't see it ask, Mike is very accommodating.

I was traveling to Suffolk for business, and found this restaurant his Yelp. I am a frequent user of Yelp, but never a contributor until tonight. If you like sashimi or sushi, you will like this place. The owner and chef knows what he is doing and cares about his product. read more

Their sushi is delicious, it has become my favorite place to go. Be sure to ask about their recommended rolls, we've never been steered wrong! read more

Best sushi I've had yet! Friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere and amazing food! A favorite in my house!