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For over two decades, Akemi Japanese Restaurant has delighted the taste buds of locals with traditional Japanese cuisine. Nestled at 1695 Solano Avenue in Berkeley, California, the family-centric restaurant prides itself on serving dishes crafted from sustainable and organic ingredients, carefully sourced from True World Foods. Dedicated to quality and consistency, Akemi offers an array of mouthwatering options from shareable appetizers and bentos to delectable sashimi, nigiri, and handcrafted sushi rolls. Furthermore, Akemi pampers its patrons with a selection of in-house desserts, beer, wine, and premium sake from Japan, making it a sanctuary for culinary artistry and authenticity.
Inventive, farm-sourced menus range from sushi to Japanese small plates at this stylish bistro.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1695 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
Phone: (510) 524-1286
Website: http://www.akemiberkeley.com/
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Reviews
Juliana Mayavanga Nzongo
This restaurant serves delicious Sushi. The fish tasted fresh and the service was good.
The service might be a bit slow before dinner but I’ll be worth it.
… moreThe service might be a bit slow before dinner but I’ll be worth it.
Cee Rose Photography
This place was fantastic. The service was 100%. The restaurant ambiance was five star. I really liked this restaurant, but I didn’t think that cost was accurate for the taste. I thought the food was good but everything else was incredible. I love how they do their sake set up too!
… moreBeverly Yee
Mainly had sashimi and sushi – excellent quality and beautifully made. They were also incredibly accommodating to us and smoked some salmon for those who couldn’t eat raw fish! 11/10 would go again.
… moreLaura Driussi
Excellent. I’ve been here several times since 2022 and this was the best. The okonomiyaki is crunchy and amazing. The salmon plate is always great. Salmon is super high quality. The tempura is light and delicious. The only thing I would change is slightly brighter lighting.
… moreF Y
Randomly picked this place for lunch and my group was so pleased! We ordered miso soup, salmon sashimi, lion king roll, and asemi rolls. They were all delicious, especially the lion king roll. Service was excellent and the ambience was lovely. We will remember this place the next time we are in Berkeley, for sure.
… moreLingling
Had a mixed experience here. The sweet shrimp quality is excellent. The okinawayaki is excessively oily and salty, exacerbated by the sauce. The black cod is alright, but the overdose of okinawayaki makes it a bit overwhelming. The karaage is good, but the overall discomfort caused by the excessive oil and salt, particularly in the okinawayaki, impacts the overall experience.
… moreT T
Our new to go sushi spot in Berkeley. The staff is always friendly and the food is always top notch. Love the variations of nigiris and rolls!
… moreMario Palmisano
Akemi had an enjoyable ambiance with a wood and stone feeling to the place. The lighting definitely sets the mood. The garlic edamame was phenomenal! A must get. We also very much enjoyed the Hawaii role.
… moreJustin Lee
It is a fulfilling experience. The combination dinner is of good size. The Waygu beef is soft. The salmon is good. Shirashi is delightful. Tampura is yummy. Overall I like this place. My family wants to come back again. I am impressed with the Japanese maple trees that they have outdoor. Those are not cheap.
… moreRachel Merrill
As a rule, I like to order a selection of nigiri but I found the selection quite limited.
Tai was very tough so I mentioned it to the server. The sushi chef presented a complimentary chu toro by way of an apology. That was very kind of him.
Spicy tuna seems to just be tuna mixed with sriracha so was disappointing. Unagi was overly sweet and a little dry. Shrimp tempura inside a roll that I ordered was chewy and overcooked.
I think I am obviously very spoiled after years of going to Sugata at the bottom of Solano and before that, Sushi Banzai on Camelia in Berkeley, as I know a lot of reviewers love this place. Sadly, I shall not be returning.
… moreTai was very tough so I mentioned it to the server. The sushi chef presented a complimentary chu toro by way of an apology. That was very kind of him.
Spicy tuna seems to just be tuna mixed with sriracha so was disappointing. Unagi was overly sweet and a little dry. Shrimp tempura inside a roll that I ordered was chewy and overcooked.
I think I am obviously very spoiled after years of going to Sugata at the bottom of Solano and before that, Sushi Banzai on Camelia in Berkeley, as I know a lot of reviewers love this place. Sadly, I shall not be returning.