Akami Sushi – Japanese
Akami Sushi invites guests into a sleek, dimly lit haven where the quiet precision of traditional craftsmanship meets the vibrant energy of a modern Tokyo eatery. The air is seasoned with the delicate scent of vinegared rice and fresh wasabi, setting the stage for buttery cuts of fish that dissolve on the palate with a clean, oceanic sweetness. Every hand-pressed piece of nigiri and artfully draped sashimi serves as a testament to the beauty of simplicity, creating an intimate dining experience that feels both timeless and refined.
Akami Sushi, 1st Avenue, Yorkville, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan +1-212-828-8668 https://www.akaminyc.com/gocmav5h/akami-new-york-10128/menuRating: 4/5 (82 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, gerd, low-cholesterol, low-fodmap, raw-food, tlc, detox, aip, mayo-clinic, pegan, candida, lectin-free
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What diners are saying
Customers rave about Akami as a go-to spot for high-quality sushi at fantastic prices, specifically highlighting the value of the three-roll lunch special which includes soup and salad. Diners frequently praise the fresh fish, zesty ginger dressing, and reliable takeout service that ensures orders are perfect and on time. While some found certain cooked dishes like the shrimp bento box lacking in seasoning, the friendly service and consistent accuracy make it a local favorite.
Menu
- Tartar - $13.95
- Yellowtail Jalapeno - $13.95
- Tuna Tataki - $13.95
- Yuzu Citrus Tuna - $13.95
- Sashimi Ceviche - $13.95
- Sunomono - $10.95
- Sushi Appetizer - $12.95
- Sashimi Appetizer - $13.95
- Mix Oshinko - $7.5
- Naruto - $13.95
- Spicy Tuna Pizza - $14.5
- Tuna Dumpling - $14.5
- Edamame - $6.25
- Shumai - $6.5
- Miso Nasu - $6.95
- Age Tofu - $6.95
- Pork Gyoza - $7.5
- Yasai Gyoza - $7.85
- Beef Negimaki - $10.95
- Shrimp Tempura Appetizer - $10.5
- Soft Shell Crab - $12
- Yakko Tofu - $6.5
- Fried Oyster - $10.95
- Harumaki - $6.95
- Chicken Negimaki - $9.95
- Vegetable Tempura - $9.5
- Hamachi-Kama - $14
- Rock Shrimp Tempura - $10.5
- Amazing Calamari - $10.5
- Chicken Yakitori - $8
- Crab Cake - $10.5
- Crispy Duck Roll - $10.5
- Miso Black Cod - $13.95
- Shrimp Lollipop - $8.95
- Steamed Broccoli - $8.5
- Miso Chilean Sea Bass - $12.95
- Miso Soup - $3.5
- Clear Soup - $3.5
- Gyoza Soup - $6.95
- Tom Yum Soup - $8.95
- Seafood Soup - $8.95
- House Salad - $5.5
- Avocado Salad - $8.95
- Seaweed Salad - $7.95
- Kani Salad - $8.95
- Salmon Skin Salad - $8.95
- Snow Crab Salad - $9.95
- Hana Seaweed Salad - $12.95
- Salmon Hijiki Salad - $14.95
- Tuna a la Carte - $3.75
- Yellowtail a la Carte - $3.75
- Salmon a la Carte - $3.75
- Eel a la Carte - $3.75
- Shrimp a la Carte - $3.75
- Scallop a la Carte - $3.75
- Octopus a la Carte - $3.75
- Red Clam a la Carte - $3.75
- Squid a la Carte - $3.75
- Jumbo Sweet Shrimp a la Carte - $6
- Crab Stick a la Carte - $3.5
- Egg Custard a la Carte - $3.5
- King Crab a la Carte - $5.5
- White Tuna a la Carte - $3.75
- Striped Bass a la Carte - $3.75
- Fluke a la Carte - $3.75
- Mackerel a la Carte - $3.5
- Spanish Mackerel a la Carte - $3.95
- Sea Urchin a la Carte - $5.95
- Salmon Caviar a la Carte - $5.5
- Black Caviar a la Carte - $4
- Red Caviar a la Carte - $4
- Inari a la Carte - $3.5
- Smoked Salmon a la Carte - $3.75
- Spicy Tuna Sashimi Roll - $13.95
- Japan 1 Sashimi Roll - $13.95
- Christmas Sashimi Roll - $13.95
- OMG Sashimi Roll - $13.95
- Eel Sashimi Roll - $13.95
- White Tuna Sashimi Roll - $13.95
- Ocean Sashimi Roll - $13.95
- New York Sashimi Roll - $13.95
- Russian Dream Sashimi Roll - $13.95
- Monster Sashimi Roll - $13.95
- Tofu Teriyaki - $16.5
- Chicken Teriyaki - $19
- Salmon Teriyaki - $21
- Steak Teriyaki - $21
- Shrimp Teriyaki - $21
- Beef Negimaki - $21
- Chicken Negimaki - $20
- Chicken and Salmon Teriyaki - $21
- Chicken and Shrimp Teriyaki - $21
- Steak and Shrimp Teriyaki - $21
- Curry Chicken Teriyaki - $19
- Curry Shrimp Teriyaki - $21
- Vegetable Tempura - $15.95
- Chicken and Vegetable Tempura - $18.95
- Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura - $19.95
- Shrimp Tempura - $19.95
- Pork Katsu - $17.95
- Chicken Katsu - $17.95
- Fish Katsu - $18.95
- Chicken Fried Rice - $13.95
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $13.95
- Beef Fried Rice - $13.95
- Vegetable Fried Rice - $12
- Grilled Chilean Sea Bass - $24.95
- Grilled Garlic Shrimp - $21
- Grilled Miso Salmon - $21
- Miso Black Cod - $26
- King of the Sea - $30
- Basil Chicken - $19
- Basil Beef - $21
- Basil Shrimp - $21
- Pad Thai - $14.95
- Nebeyaki Udon - $17.5
- Tempura Udon - $16.5
- Ramen Noodle Soup - $14.95
- Yaki Udon - $15.5
- Yaki Soba - $15.5
- Noodle Soup - $15.5
- Beef Noodle - $16.95
- Chicken Noodle - $14.95
- Shrimp Noodle - $16.95
- California Roll - $6.5
- Boston Roll - $7
- Alaskan Roll - $7.5
- Philadelphia Roll - $7.5
- Rock Shrimp Avocado Roll - $7.5
- Tuna Roll - $7
- Salmon Roll - $7
- Yellowtail with Scallion Roll - $7
- Eel Avocado Roll - $8
- Eel Cucumber Roll - $8
- Salmon Skin Roll - $7.95
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $8
- Spicy Salmon Roll - $8
- Spicy Yellowtail Roll - $8
- Spicy White Tuna Roll - $8
- Spicy Crab Roll - $8
- Shrimp Tempura Roll - $8
- Oyster Tempura Roll - $8
- Yellowtail Jalapeno Roll - $8
- Crunch Spicy California Roll - $7.5
- Snow Crab Avocado Roll - $8
- Crunch Shrimp Roll - $8
- Mexican Roll - $8
- Christmas Roll - $8
- Chicken Tempura Roll - $8
- Crunchy Spicy Scallop Roll - $8
- Shrimp Asparagus Roll - $7.5
- Salmon Avocado Roll - $8
- Tuna Avocado Roll - $8
- White Tuna Jalapeno Roll - $8
- Avocado Roll - $5.95
- Cucumber Roll - $5.95
- Shiitake Roll - $5.95
- Peanut Avocado Roll - $5.95
- Asparagus Roll - $5.95
- Yama Gobo Roll - $5.95
- Carrot Cucumber Roll - $5.95
- Kanpyo Roll - $5.95
- Oshinko Roll - $5.95
- Sweet Potato Roll - $5.95
- Pumpkin Tempura Roll - $5.95
- Inari Avocado Roll - $5.95
- AAC Roll - $6.25
- House Vegetable Roll - $8
- Avocado Cucumber Roll - $5.95
- A. Maki Roll Combination - $18.95
- B. Maki Roll Combination - $20.95
- C. Maki Roll Combination - $20.95
- D. Maki Roll Combination - $17.95
- Queen Roll - $13.5
- Tokyo Roll - $13.95
- Akami Roll - $15.95
- Honey Moon Roll - $14.5
- Romantic Roll - $15.5
- Spider Roll - $13.5
- Green Dragon Roll - $13.5
- King Dragon Roll - $14.5
- Volcano Roll - $12.95
- Rainbow Roll - $13.5
- Manhattan Roll - $14.95
- Up Town Hot Girl Roll - $14.95
- American Dream Roll - $14.95
- Mounting Fuji Roll - $14.95
- Tornado Roll - $15.5
- Dinosaur Roll - $14.95
- Tiger Roll - $14.5
- New York Roll - $15.5
- Titanic Maki Roll - $13.5
- Crazy Roll - $15.5
- Fantastic Roll - $14.5
- Inchiban Roll - $13.5
- Phoenix Roll - $13.5
- Amazing Roll - $13.5
- Fire Island Roll - $14.5
- Mango Shrimp Roll - $13.5
- Crispy Spicy Tuna Roll - $12.95
- Crispy Spicy Salmon Roll - $12.95
- Excellent Roll - $14.95
- Sushi Dinner - $26
- Sashimi Dinner - $28
- Su Sa for 1 - $29
- Chirashi - $26.95
- American Sushi - $29
- Tri-Color Sashimi - $29
- Tekka Don - $26
- Salmon Don - $26
- Unagi Don - $26
- Akami Sushi for 2 - $68
- Love Boat - $70
- Dinner Bento Box - $21.95
- Chicken Hibachi - $19
- Salmon Hibachi - $20
- Shrimp Hibachi - $20
- Steak Hibachi - $21
- Scallop Hibachi - $21
- Shrimp and Steak Hibachi - $21
- Chicken and Shrimp Hibachi - $21
- Steak and Chicken Hibachi - $21
- Side of Eel Sauce - $1
- Side of Spicy Mayo - $1
- Side of Ginger Dressing - $1
- Small White Rice - $3
- Side of Sushi Rice - $3.5
- Side of Brown Rice - $3
- Soda - $1.95
- Snapple - $2.95
- Perrier Water - $2.95
- Spring Water - $1.75
- Japanese Soft Drink - $3.5
- Mochi - $5.5
- Ice Cream - $5
- Fried Banana - $3.95
- Tempura Ice Cream - $6.5
- Tempura Cheesecake - $6.5
- Swiss Roll Cake - $7.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Akami Sushi
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- Akami Sushi offers a broad selection including sushi, sashimi, hibachi, and bento boxes, catering to 32 dietary tags like vegan and keto.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Akami Sushi offers over 30 dietary options including vegan, keto, and gluten-free choices like Steak Hibachi and the Fire Island Roll.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Akami Sushi specializes in Japanese cuisine, featuring a variety of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and various hibachi-style dishes.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors should try the three-roll lunch special at this budget-friendly Japanese restaurant, which maintains a 4.0/5 rating for quality.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Akami Sushi is a casual, budget-friendly ($) restaurant known for lunch specials and reliable takeout service within an intimate atmosphere.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Rated 4.0/5, this budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers fantastic value, particularly for its high-quality sushi and three-roll lunch special.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided data for Akami Sushi does not specify the exact number of reviews the restaurant has received.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The main concern mentioned is that some cooked dishes, specifically the shrimp bento box, were found to be lacking seasoning.