Hands down , my favorite sushi spot in the South Bay ! Charmingly decorated , great atmosphere and although space is cozy , I will choose them anytime ! Fish is always fresh and a massive choice on the menu . This review is long over due . I have been coming here for years now - even watched the World Cup game there when Japan won! The staff is very accommodating. Next time I will try the blue fin toro ! Parking is never an issue . read more

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This local hole in the wall is my favorite sushi spot! They have a robust menu with tons of sushi rolls and I can say every one that I've tried has not disappointed me. If I have to pick my favorites they would be the Yellow Sour and San pedro rolls. My family comes here every couple weeks and the wait staff are so friendly and attending. The service here is one of the best. No matter how busy they get, they'll make sure you're well taken care of. Some other menu items to highlight are the crispy rice with tuna and the katsu bowl. read more

I was pleasantly surprised at how busy and how delicious the rolls were. I came to pick up something super quick to feed my ducklings. Love this place. The chef really knows what he is doing. Definitely will be coming back read more

Small little place. Great service fish is good and they have a few snappers that are excellent. In a strip mall. Nice little ambiance (hole in the wall type of place) read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Delish fish, cozy restaurant, in a very unassuming shopping plaza, Sushi Akito was a pleasant Friday night date adventure for me and my partner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We wanted a lowkey but trustworthy quality sushi spot to try, so we decided on Akito based on the menu and yelp photos. (#23) Marinated Blue Crab Hand Rolls - 5/5 Stars I highly recommend these hand rolls! We love the blue crab with a touch of mayo, and these came loaded with avocado and green onion, and a dash of marinade sauce. So delectable. Better than Sushi Delight's hand rolls (too mayonnaisey) Veggie Tempura Appetizer - 3.5/5 Your average tempura, came with 3 shrimp, 1 broccoli, 1 potato, 1 yam, 1 asparagus Miso Soup - 4.5/5 Love the seaweed they use. Really tasty Cupid Roll - 4.5/5 Very tasty assortment of fish on top. Love the buttery salmon and fresh tasting tuna. Poke Bowl - 4/5 Comes with a tangy sauce on the side that brought the whole bowl together. Came with a solid amount of fish, similar to chirashi. Service was great, though busy on this Friday night. I would come again just for the blue crab hand rolls. read more

Sushi Akito - Marinated Blue Crab Hand Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

I'm extremely picky when it comes to sushi, so when I say this place is legit, I mean it. The flavors that explode in your mouth with just one bite are pure *chef's kiss.* Service is exactly what you'd expect from an intimate, small sushi spot. It can get very busy, so service slows down during peak hours and is much quicker when it's not crowded. I still haven't had the chance to sit at the bar and have the sushi chef make nigiri by request, but that's definitely on my list for next time. read more

Sushi Akito - Fried Calamari (7 Pcs) Super fresh when served and very delicious - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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Amazing sushi quality at amazing prices. Chef is amazing & super friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such an amazing spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Poke bowl is 10/10 & Eel is mouthwatering. Pics are attached! LOVE this place!! read more

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The food was delicious but the price is completely absurd. I ordered the $18 rainbow roll from the Chef Specials page and got the tiniest little rolls I've ever seen. I can see these being on the $8 or $9 menu, but for $18 I definitely thought I was getting something much more substantial than this. read more

Sushi Akito - Rainbow Roll, Diet Coke - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Small little sushi place that is now in our rotation of places to eat out at! Everything we tried just tasted clean and fresh. Our only complaint- the sodas were brought out in cans (honestly, I liked that they were brought in cans but my companion wasn't a fan). Make sure to call ahead to make an RSVP! Will be back frequently! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a great neighborhood sushi joint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Im not sure I would travel to eat here, but if this is close to you, try it! I suspect that Sushi Akito is the best sushi available in this area.... You would have to go to the Miyako Hybrid hotel in Torrance or Sugarfish in Manhattan beach to beat this place. The options for sushi were broad, fish for the most part was good. The ikura (salmon roe) was presented well. Yellow tail and yellow tail belly were great. Toro had a fancy presentation with caviar and edible gold, but unfortunately the Toro itself was lackluster. Sushi rice was oddly sweet and a little wet. Service was charming! Very sweet and coordinated group even when busy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was what I would describe as a neighborly feeling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I would say this is a solid spot for the area. After all, Palos Verdes isn't a hot bed of Japanese cuisine. I ordered the chirashi bowl and they were nice enough to replace the tuna, which I don't like, with more yellowtail. The quality of the fish is in the middle, definitely not the best but better than the supermarket haha. We also ordered two different kinds of oysters, with ponzu and uni, which were extremely tiny but tasted pretty good and fresh. Overall, if you're in the area and too lazy to drive out to Torrance, this is right for the price. read more

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3.5 Rating The service is great and the location is great also. For a local sushi restaurant it's not bad but not excellent sorry to say. The prices aren't too expensive for the usual favorites and the house specialties. However, the rice (sushi) needs more flavor, more mirin and vinegar. Also, the fish (I feel) seemed like it was rinsed, so it erased the natural flavor and oils (?). The sashimi seemed too clean tasting, if this makes sense. Im only speculating, I don't have proof. Anyway, I'm not an expert on sashimi, but not a novice either. Take these words as they are. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a hole in a wall place but everyone knows those are the best places.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Me personally I've tried a lot of the sushi places around san pedro area (I work locally) but this place definitely has the most tasteful and fresh sushi that melts in your mouth !!!! 10/10 no complaints, the sushi speaks for itself Staff on the host/serving and the sushi chef always 10/10 service very welcoming and attentive read more

Sushi Akito - BLUEFIN OTORO My absolute favorite!!! Melts in your mouth - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Wow. What an excellent place. Was in town and wanted to find a Japanese restaurant for mother's day as my mom loves Japanese food. The sashimi was so well done. Scallops were like butter. Bluefin tuna was so so good. read more

Sushi Akito - Sashimi Platter 8 Pcs - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Our search continues for a replacement for an outstanding sushi restaurant. We started with sharing a large bottle of Sapporo, and we ordered seafood sunomono, mixed tempura, chicken karaage, a rainbow roll and a WTF roll. The chicken karaage was tasteless and overcooked. We did complain and our server took it off our bill. The sunomono was good as was the tempura, and sushi, but not spectacular. The search continues. read more

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IG/TT @eatwkris The best sushi in South Bay!! I recommend starting with their bonito edamame. It's coated so well and every bite is so flavorful. The Spanish mackerel is also so good and flown in from Spain. I'm picky when it comes to uni and it's so fresh and not super fishy. All rolls are $16-$18 and around 8 pieces. They even have real crab rolls. my favorite is the crazy salmon with fresh salmon inside, and seared salmon with a house spicy sauce on top. read more

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Great sushi restaurant! It's very small but the service is great. Best to get there before 5:30pm to beat the crowds.

Takes forever to get your food! Not nice about it either. This has happened many times to me

I saw this spot ranked #1 by a girl on TikTok, so we decided to try it and WOW. We usually do AYCE sushi at Crossroads, but this was a huge difference. The quality here is next level fresh, flavorful, and easily a 10/10. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place itself is on the smaller side, so there can be a wait, but it's absolutely worth it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Every bite reminded us why quality over quantity matters. Everyone was very kind and attentive! We'll definitely be back! read more

Excellent service and delicious food. We had a sushi craving and were in the area, and Sushi Akito was able to satisfy. We had many rolls and all were balanced and full of flavor. The Yellow Sour was so good we ordered a second one. Crunchy Dragon is an interesting take on the usual Dragon roll with added shrimp tempura for a crunch. Rolling Fresh Roll is unorthodox since the yellowtail is the wrapping. It had only 4 pieces, and has no carbs, so I can see the appeal if one wants to avoid rice. Jalapeno Bomb was aesthetically pleasing though the cream cheese smooths out the spice from the jalapeño. The Kid's Chicken Bento box was adorable. It has a Bear-faced lid, with a layer for edamame, one for chicken and broccoli, and a bottom layer for rice. read more

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Although I'm not the biggest connoisseur of sushi, and honestly consider myself a sushi noob, this place was super delicious! It's a pretty small spot but it's was a nice & relaxing environment, service was quick & server was nice! Sushi was really yummy, so I will definitely be back to try more! (: read more

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"Great sushi restaurant! The fish was very fresh and high quality, and the service was friendly and attentive. A wonderful dining experience overall." read more

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ad an amazing Sunday lunch here and honestly -- this was the best sushi I've ever had. Every single bite tasted premium. You can immediately tell the quality of the fish and ingredients are on another level -- incredibly fresh, clean flavors, and perfectly prepared. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sitting at the sushi bar made it even better because you can actually see the freshness and care that goes into everything being made.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the green mussels, spicy garlic edamame, the WTF Roll, Wagyu sushi, and the Tuna Lover Roll -- and every dish was outstanding. The Wagyu sushi completely blew me away... I've never had Wagyu like that before. It literally melted in my mouth. The presentation across the board was beautiful and showed real attention to detail. Huge shoutout to Ugo at the sushi bar -- incredibly kind, welcoming, and passionate about what he does. He even let me try a roll I was curious about, which made the experience feel personal and memorable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for top-tier sushi with premium ingredients and an amazing atmosphere, this place is absolutely worth it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is definitely my new sushi spot. read more

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The service is amazing, along with the food...We love this place!!! We are so happy to have them here in San Pedro.

This is the best sushi restaurant I have ever been to. The quality of the fish is incredible. It's so fresh and prepared beautifully. The prices are beyond reasonable and it outshines any high end place I have been to! This is a hole in the wall and the best spot I've been to. read more

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On a rainy Saturday night the restaurant was nearly at capacity and now we know why: The sushi offerings were everything you would expect from a premium sushi restaurant including multiple toro types, fresh sweet shrimp with fried heads, seared toro with uni, seared Wagyu sushi, and enough of a sake and wine selection to cleanse your palette between each bite, if the fresh wasabi wasn't enough ! Even though we had a good laugh with our Spanish speaking compatriots behind the sushi bar at the end of the night, I would not doubt their training, with presentation and flavors clearly from far east and not from south of the border ... lol. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating is tight as the space is small, but the service and ambience were on point despite barely two seats open in the entire room.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 100% recommend. read more

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I have been looking for a place with Ocean Trout for years. The service is great, the food is exceptional, the nigiri pieces are large. At first I thought the food was expensive, but the price to portion ratio is fair. Their pieces are slightly larger than normal which explains the slightly higher price. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice little sushi bar in Rancho Palos Verdes/San Pedro.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only 6 or so seats at the bar and a handful of tables but it got crowded for a Sunday night when they opened for dinner at 5pm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is great, fish is fresh and the beer is cold. What else can you ask for? The tempura was really good too. read more

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We have been many times, the food is always fresh, delicious, and beautifully served. The service is great, but [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's always busy now that the secret is out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Actually decent sushi in San Pedro is truly appreciated!! read more

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I was getting my windshield replaced down the street and got hungry! this place looked delicious and great reviews so I thought I would check it out. I got their hand roll special and it was so delicious. I highly recommend it. they were even kind enough to accommodate me by giving me a non-spicy salmon roll, as I cannot do spicy. read more

Sushi Akito - hand roll special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Just ordered off of Uber eats and I can't wait to go visit in person! The food was so good! And it was well packaged with care, which I appreciated. They gave the perfect amount of condiments (soy sauce, ginger and wasabi). I had the SP roll, spicy tuna crispy rice and the avocado roll--all were fantastic. I really like their spicy tuna and this might be my new go-to sushi spot because of that alone! read more

Checked out Sushi Akito in Rancho Palos Verdes after hearing a few people mention it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's tucked in a small plaza with easy parking and has a chill, local vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The spot's small but comfortable, and everyone working there was friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried the Sashimi Platter, Soft Shell Crab, Akito Special Roll, and Teka Maki. Everything was solid, but the sashimi platter and soft shell crab were the standouts for me -- both really fresh and flavorful. Overall, just a good, lowkey sushi spot. Fresh fish, nice service, and a relaxed place to grab quality sushi in the area. read more

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Food Service Sushi Chef We'll be back... Being from Long Beach, we took a shot, and we hit the bullseye. Efrain is the best chef! read more

This is my favorite place for sushi. It opened up a few miles from me and is fairly new (just a few years now). I love high quality sushi and this is the best spot I've had so far in the South Bay. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sushi Delight is a popular choice for other South Bay folks, but it gets so crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] WTF roll is my favorite and their spicy calamari + jalapeño bom is amazing. You can tell their wasabi is fresh and it's rare to find that. Thanks to the servers for pretending they don't recognize me because I'm practically here every other week LOL read more

Delicious sushi and other plates. Sushi chefs and servers are friendly and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We love sitting at the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Prefer the ambiance at the bar so we can order directly from the sushi chef.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Awesome sushi! Small restaurant so get here when it opens. Very flavorful food. Can't go wrong with anything

Hello Stopped by sushi Akito today, wow new rolls an they are amazing. Enjoy everyone read more

Sushi Akito - Sushi Akito special roll, amazing... - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rancho Palos Verdes, California

By far the best sushi in and around San Pedro. Great food and phenomenal service. The prices are very reasonable as well.

It was our first visit to the restaurant. The food was delicious and service was great!

Food and service are always good!! Fish is fresh and delicious, our 'go to' for sushi in town! read more