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Akami Omakase offering best quality Premium Omakase 14 courses for $99. We would like to invite you to have our omakase course menu that will make you to have memorable and enjoyable dinner with your party, also. Our Akami Omakase chefs have been working in premier Japanese sushi omakase restaurants for many years. So, we always consider about serving the best quality of premium sushi and seasonal fish straight from Japan to our customers. We are serving live and the freshest sushi in Brookline, MA. We have 3 seatings as follows: 5.00pm – 6.30pm 6.45pm – 8.15pm 8.30pm – 10.00pm Please Note that due to limited seating, each party will have 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Address: 187 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446
Phone: (617) 383-5524
Website: https://akamiboston.com/
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Reviews
Vincent Cheung
The omakase at Akami could make any day a special occasion and even more so if it is a day worth celebrating! The full staff puts in the work to ensure an amazing experience.
Food: The menu was a perfect blend of new unexpected flavor combinations, decadent fish cuts prepped with great care, and even normal fish cuts elevated to new flavor peaks!
Service: The chefs gave enticing descriptions of the dishes that really emphasized an appreciation of food and the wait staff kept the meal flowing with ease.
Atmosphere: The standard sushi bar was great for watching the staff, so even between bites we had something to talk about and get excited by. The interior is not only neat and clean it helps take your mind off of everything beyond the front doors.
… moreFood: The menu was a perfect blend of new unexpected flavor combinations, decadent fish cuts prepped with great care, and even normal fish cuts elevated to new flavor peaks!
Service: The chefs gave enticing descriptions of the dishes that really emphasized an appreciation of food and the wait staff kept the meal flowing with ease.
Atmosphere: The standard sushi bar was great for watching the staff, so even between bites we had something to talk about and get excited by. The interior is not only neat and clean it helps take your mind off of everything beyond the front doors.
Maria Mongiardo
Akami Omakase in Brookline is truly a 10/10 must-try. Even if it’s a bit expensive, you’re going for the experience, and it absolutely delivers. ✨
From the moment we sat down, Chef Jam’s passion and dedication were obvious. He even showed us the fresh fish flown in from Japan and Norway that we’d be enjoying that night, which made the whole meal feel even more special.
We had an incredible 14-course omakase for $100 per person, and every bite felt like a little work of art. Watching the chefs prepare each course right in front of us added so much to the experience. You can see the care and creativity that go into every dish, and it makes you appreciate each course on a whole new level.
Our favorite dishes of the night were definitely the salmon and tuna. They were fresh, buttery, and unbelievably delicious The menu changes with the seasons, so every visit feels new and exciting.
If you love sushi or have never tried an omakase before, this is your sign. Book a seat the next time you’re in Brookline. It’s worth every moment and every bite.
… moreFrom the moment we sat down, Chef Jam’s passion and dedication were obvious. He even showed us the fresh fish flown in from Japan and Norway that we’d be enjoying that night, which made the whole meal feel even more special.
We had an incredible 14-course omakase for $100 per person, and every bite felt like a little work of art. Watching the chefs prepare each course right in front of us added so much to the experience. You can see the care and creativity that go into every dish, and it makes you appreciate each course on a whole new level.
Our favorite dishes of the night were definitely the salmon and tuna. They were fresh, buttery, and unbelievably delicious The menu changes with the seasons, so every visit feels new and exciting.
If you love sushi or have never tried an omakase before, this is your sign. Book a seat the next time you’re in Brookline. It’s worth every moment and every bite.
Anna Nguyen
5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is my second time coming to Akami and it did not disappoint. The first time was during their soft opening— I swore I would come back, and I sure did!
My friends and I RSVPed for a Thursday night for 8:30PM. Finding street parking was easy. We were seated promptly. Nuk our waitress was phenomenal like last time. Jam and the other sushi chef (I wish I got his name), served us with care, expertise, and efficiency. Each course was described in detail as we eagerly devoured it. From the tuna to the uni, everything was fresh and delicious. This time, they adjusted their chawanmushi recipe and wow, hands down the tastiest chawanmushi I’ve ever had. We were full with the pre-fixed course but had to order off the a la carte menu since everything else was so good. Don’t skip out on their wide variety of sake!
Thank you Akami for a yummy and fun dinner service!
… moreThis is my second time coming to Akami and it did not disappoint. The first time was during their soft opening— I swore I would come back, and I sure did!
My friends and I RSVPed for a Thursday night for 8:30PM. Finding street parking was easy. We were seated promptly. Nuk our waitress was phenomenal like last time. Jam and the other sushi chef (I wish I got his name), served us with care, expertise, and efficiency. Each course was described in detail as we eagerly devoured it. From the tuna to the uni, everything was fresh and delicious. This time, they adjusted their chawanmushi recipe and wow, hands down the tastiest chawanmushi I’ve ever had. We were full with the pre-fixed course but had to order off the a la carte menu since everything else was so good. Don’t skip out on their wide variety of sake!
Thank you Akami for a yummy and fun dinner service!
Natnicha L.
Everything was amazing. I was dining solo and was nervous about getting placed in a corner or being overlooked, but the staff were equally as attentive to me as they were everyone else. The food was SO good!! High quality fish. Super yummy. I ended up ordering a few more. The sweet shrimp was my favorite. Highly recommend! The chefs were very skilled and professional. They explained and presented each dish very well as well.
… moreSasha Hoffman
Great value for money. This omakase for $99 was better than my $199 meal at Wa shin and a lot of other more expensive options in Boston. Their sauces were really interesting, it wasn’t too heavy, and the fish was great quality. Added the hand roll extra at the end with the fatty tuna, black truffle and caviar which is a must do. The service and atmosphere is not as bougie as some of the pricier options, but the meal totally holds up.
… moreJea Kim
Typical Fujianese omakase spot.
Always nice to see a new omakase option open in Boston. Especially one under $120. That price bracket has basically vanished over the last few years. Akami filled that gap, but I didn’t find enough good pieces to convince me to come back.
Based on the reviews, I was a bit concerned about the setup. But when I went, everyone was seated at the counter (tables empty), so it wasn’t chaotic. The pacing was fast, but understandable since they do three full seatings a night.
As usual, three tsumami (starters) came first. The akami/chutoro mix with the chips was the best of the three, but overall they felt low-quality. The first half of the sushi course didn’t hit either. They were clearly trying to boost depth and flavors through aging (standard in Japan), but the base ingredients weren’t great, and the shari (rice) just wasn’t cared for (which is a huge part of the experience in Japan).
They used a lot of yuzu variations (zest, kosho, aioli), but on delicate white fish like Suzuki, it overwhelmed the fish. Same thing with marinating premium cuts like O-toro. If I’m paying for toro, I want the full fat and flavor experience, not hidden behind sauce.
There were still pieces I really liked. Shima aji was good, and the Botan ebi was excellent. The latter came with a few drops of white truffle oil, some salt, and the nori powder, and that last bit made a huge difference. Truffle + botan ebi always works, but the nori gave it this extra savory punch that made it special.
The $99 price point feels a tad steep for what it was. Maybe $60–$70 would feel right based on what you get, especially compared to NYC Fujianese omakase spots. But this is Boston. Options in this price bracket are slim (even the cheapest omakase option at Youji’s is ~$130), so you get what you get.
… moreAlways nice to see a new omakase option open in Boston. Especially one under $120. That price bracket has basically vanished over the last few years. Akami filled that gap, but I didn’t find enough good pieces to convince me to come back.
Based on the reviews, I was a bit concerned about the setup. But when I went, everyone was seated at the counter (tables empty), so it wasn’t chaotic. The pacing was fast, but understandable since they do three full seatings a night.
As usual, three tsumami (starters) came first. The akami/chutoro mix with the chips was the best of the three, but overall they felt low-quality. The first half of the sushi course didn’t hit either. They were clearly trying to boost depth and flavors through aging (standard in Japan), but the base ingredients weren’t great, and the shari (rice) just wasn’t cared for (which is a huge part of the experience in Japan).
They used a lot of yuzu variations (zest, kosho, aioli), but on delicate white fish like Suzuki, it overwhelmed the fish. Same thing with marinating premium cuts like O-toro. If I’m paying for toro, I want the full fat and flavor experience, not hidden behind sauce.
There were still pieces I really liked. Shima aji was good, and the Botan ebi was excellent. The latter came with a few drops of white truffle oil, some salt, and the nori powder, and that last bit made a huge difference. Truffle + botan ebi always works, but the nori gave it this extra savory punch that made it special.
The $99 price point feels a tad steep for what it was. Maybe $60–$70 would feel right based on what you get, especially compared to NYC Fujianese omakase spots. But this is Boston. Options in this price bracket are slim (even the cheapest omakase option at Youji’s is ~$130), so you get what you get.
e green
We did the 14 course $100 chefs selection and it was amazing, japanese classics as well as some local fish, shrimp, scallop, and squid. Dishes were timed very well and presented wonderfully and described by the chef. Ended with a little ube tiramisu and was perfect!
… moreAmber C
Akami had exceeded our expectations for their omakase dining experience. All the fish courses were very fresh and tasted very good. There was smokiness and umami. We really enjoyed all the nigiri courses. We were adequately full after the 14 courses but did order additional nigiri pieces to try.
The squid course was the weakest in terms of sweetness but the flavorful broth saves that dish. Dessert is not a major component of an omakase but I appreciated the attempt with the Ume tiramisu. However, while it tasted fine, it did not have any Ume sourness that we expected and wanted after eating all the nigiri. But, I’m sure that the food will continue to evolve and improve.
Service was friendly and efficient. We were served at a good pace. I always measure how frequent the staff checks in and refills drinks for quality of service. I was impressed by our waitress who, without asking, refilled my hot tea multiple times to keep it hot. That’s more of a characteristic of a fine dining restaurant. I very much appreciated that.
Akami is a neighborhood gem! So happy with this new addition in our neighborhood. The food is great for the price point. We will definitely return.
… moreThe squid course was the weakest in terms of sweetness but the flavorful broth saves that dish. Dessert is not a major component of an omakase but I appreciated the attempt with the Ume tiramisu. However, while it tasted fine, it did not have any Ume sourness that we expected and wanted after eating all the nigiri. But, I’m sure that the food will continue to evolve and improve.
Service was friendly and efficient. We were served at a good pace. I always measure how frequent the staff checks in and refills drinks for quality of service. I was impressed by our waitress who, without asking, refilled my hot tea multiple times to keep it hot. That’s more of a characteristic of a fine dining restaurant. I very much appreciated that.
Akami is a neighborhood gem! So happy with this new addition in our neighborhood. The food is great for the price point. We will definitely return.
Lusia Zaitseva
What a great soft opening. Everything we had was delicious. The fish was so fresh and the flavors so subtle and wonderful. We will definitely come back—this was a great experience.
My constructive suggestions are to lower the volume on the music and perhaps rethink the lighting. It felt very bright. Lastly, the pacing of the service was also a bit too quick.
Thank you so much for a memorable meal! What a great addition to the neighborhood.
… moreMy constructive suggestions are to lower the volume on the music and perhaps rethink the lighting. It felt very bright. Lastly, the pacing of the service was also a bit too quick.
Thank you so much for a memorable meal! What a great addition to the neighborhood.
Gabbie Kim
This was a very odd experience. Don’t get me wrong—the food itself was good, and I would give five stars for the food if it was under $150 for two people. But I don’t think you can call this an omakase.
About 7–8 tables were all facing the “chef,” and each course was served to everyone at the same time. Instead of any sense of serenity or calm, it felt chaotic and awkward. The chef loudly explained each dish without much preparation, rambling as we all scrambled to eat before the next course arrived.
The whole setup felt more like a school cafeteria than a traditional omakase. On the personal preference side, my husband didn’t like the lighting – it was a bit too bright for the kind of atmosphere you’d expect. Overall, the space just didn’t feel elevated or refined in the way you’d hope for “omakase”.
We paid about $250 for two, and while the food was solid, I’m not sure the experience was worth it. Sitting with seven other tables and rushing through each course just felt strange. I think the restaurant really needs to decide what it wants to be.
… moreAbout 7–8 tables were all facing the “chef,” and each course was served to everyone at the same time. Instead of any sense of serenity or calm, it felt chaotic and awkward. The chef loudly explained each dish without much preparation, rambling as we all scrambled to eat before the next course arrived.
The whole setup felt more like a school cafeteria than a traditional omakase. On the personal preference side, my husband didn’t like the lighting – it was a bit too bright for the kind of atmosphere you’d expect. Overall, the space just didn’t feel elevated or refined in the way you’d hope for “omakase”.
We paid about $250 for two, and while the food was solid, I’m not sure the experience was worth it. Sitting with seven other tables and rushing through each course just felt strange. I think the restaurant really needs to decide what it wants to be.