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Step into the realm of exquisite Japanese cuisine where Sushi Akira redefines the art of dining. With their prime location at 317 E 75th St in New York City, they seamlessly blend traditional Japanese principles with contemporary flair, creating a sensory journey like no other. From meticulously crafted sushi, each piece a masterpiece, to a thoughtfully curated selection of premium sakes, wines, and beer, every element at Sushi Akira is designed to tantalize the palate and create an unparalleled dining experience.
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Address: 317 E 75th St, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (917) 921-3239
Website: https://sushiakiranyc.com/
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Reviews
Vahid Drazanin
I had an incredible omakase experience here. All of the sushi was so fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented. There was such a wide selection of high quality dishes but some ones that stood out were the hairy crab with uni, fatty tuna, and Spanish mackerel. The staff/chefs were incredibly welcoming and accommodating. The atmosphere was a very clean and intimate venue providing the best sort of environment for an omakase. Overall, really happy with my experience here and will be looking forward to coming back.
… morePiangporn Thongprong
I had an unforgettable dinner at Sushi Akira. Every single bite offered a unique and thoughtful flavor, and the chef absolutely nailed each course with precision, creativity, and balance. It was truly remarkable from start to finish.
The service was warm, attentive, and perfectly paced, enhancing the overall dining experience. The ambiance is elegant yet inviting, calm, intimate, and ideal for appreciating a high-quality omakase.
I paired my meal with a glass of Mâcon-Villages, which complemented the earlier courses beautifully, and finished with a Riesling for dessert, a perfect way to complete the experience.
Overall, an outstanding and memorable meal. Highly recommended.
… moreThe service was warm, attentive, and perfectly paced, enhancing the overall dining experience. The ambiance is elegant yet inviting, calm, intimate, and ideal for appreciating a high-quality omakase.
I paired my meal with a glass of Mâcon-Villages, which complemented the earlier courses beautifully, and finished with a Riesling for dessert, a perfect way to complete the experience.
Overall, an outstanding and memorable meal. Highly recommended.
InfoForNYC
An incredible omakase experience at Sushi Akira. Every course was beautifully presented and incredibly fresh, with fish flown in from Japan and prepared with amazing precision. The chef’s attention to detail and the intimate counter experience made the entire meal feel special. One of the few female omakase chefs in NYC, Chef Nikki has refined her craft at Masa, Sushi Nakazawa, and Sushi of Gari, bringing Michelin-level precision, artistry, and service to Sushi Akira’s intimate 12-seat setting, 19-course omakase experience. Truly one of the best omakase experiences in NYC—can’t wait to come back. ✨
… moreShine “八十八根棒棒糖” S
An absolutely amazing dining experience! The ingredients were incredibly fresh and full of flavor, each dish uniquely crafted with great attention to detail. Our chef was super friendly and took the time to explain every ingredient and course, making the omakase feel truly authentic. A genuinely memorable meal — we’ll definitely be coming back again!
… moreCurious Basil
As much as l would love to keep this place all to myself, I also wish them all the success and I foresee a star in their future. Once I forgot to mention my wife’s dietary restrictions, but they remembered and created a customized course just for her. World class hospitality and service.
… moreDenise Dong
We had a wonderful experience here for our anniversary celebration. Food was creative and fresh with unique flavors and old favorites. The atmosphere was great with both chefs being so wonderful and welcoming. We had a wonderful night!
… moreC
This Omakase sushi restaurant has beautifully presented appetizers, but only the crab and soup stood out. The sushi was exceptional—light, refreshing, and rare to find in New York. Both chefs were friendly, making the dining experience enjoyable.
… moreMia Huynh
I came here for dinner at their last seating one evening and thought that it was a wonderful meal. Their dinner is 195pp and consists of 18 courses. The staff is wonderful and the chefs are professional and fun. The ambiance of the restaurant is a bit more upscale, bright, clean, and comfortable.
We started the meal with a couple appetizers consisting of foie gras, beautifully presented sashimi, and abalone. Each bite was amazing and I loved how the dishes were garnished in a way that highlighted the fish, rather than just adding more flavors into it. Although I loved the foie gras and sashimi, my favorite was definitely the abalone, which was grilled and served with a creamy sauce. All of the pieces were so delicious and unique. Following the appetizers, you are met with the nigiri course, which was phenomenal. The pieces were so fresh, and the quality was amazing. My favorite nigiri pieces were definitely the hairy crab and uni (which I’ve never had together before) and the scallop. Their uni was probably one of the richest and buttery pieces of uni I’ve had. The meal finished off with a dessert course of melons and hojicha pudding. A great meal and phenomenal experience.
… moreWe started the meal with a couple appetizers consisting of foie gras, beautifully presented sashimi, and abalone. Each bite was amazing and I loved how the dishes were garnished in a way that highlighted the fish, rather than just adding more flavors into it. Although I loved the foie gras and sashimi, my favorite was definitely the abalone, which was grilled and served with a creamy sauce. All of the pieces were so delicious and unique. Following the appetizers, you are met with the nigiri course, which was phenomenal. The pieces were so fresh, and the quality was amazing. My favorite nigiri pieces were definitely the hairy crab and uni (which I’ve never had together before) and the scallop. Their uni was probably one of the richest and buttery pieces of uni I’ve had. The meal finished off with a dessert course of melons and hojicha pudding. A great meal and phenomenal experience.
Joanne Chiu
Opened just a year and already on the Michelin guide, this place has more to show then being one of the city’s few female-led omakase
Note: kitchen smell is a little strong, I can smell it on me after walking out the restaurant
… moreNote: kitchen smell is a little strong, I can smell it on me after walking out the restaurant
Adam J
This was our favorite omakase experience in the US so far. In short, fresh fish, Michelin level service and attention to detail, and a great relaxed environment!
We have been to Japan twice now and are huge sushi fans (as I would guess you are if you’re reading this too).
Let’s start with the fish: All incredibly fresh, they take great pride in the fish they have and share info on the fish, species variety etc. They confirmed all the fish and uni for the night came straight from Japan.
The selection and was delicious, of course fresh Wasabi ground on sharkskin, etc. The rice was very well made. A note on this, I personally like a bit more tang in the rice from the vinegar in the prep, however this was more neutral and suited the fish very well, so no complaints.
Portions were generous and that includes premium ingredients. Heaping lumps of caviar, large rich cuts of fatty tuna, and big slabs of wagyu steak on the sando. On the Uni too, loads of fresh uni!
Next appetizer courses: These were incredibly creative and flavorful. Again closer to what I would expect from a Michelin star restaurant with the beautiful microgreens, gold foil, caviar etc.
The foie gras clamshell is delightful, and there was an abalone shell bake that had incredible flavor. Special shoutout to the wagyu sando… god that was flavorful.
Sake: They had a great list of sake to choose from that paired very well with the meal. A note here, they were very happy to let you try (and a generous try) any of the bottles that had glass options before committing which was nice! Also fun little twist, they let you pick out your own sake glass (this gets to the culture and environment, stay tuned). We had a bottle with our night and they ensured our small carafe on the table remained full and at the end of the evening, had a nice small wine bag to send the rest home with us. Also, a very nice touch, the chefs sent all of us a glass of yuzu sake to celebrate the evening (Valentine’s Day) as they mentioned it paired very well with the fatty tuna and caviar piece served simultaneously.
Service/Environment: Our sushi chefs were warm, welcoming from the moment we walked in. They were happy to chat casually but also incredibly knowledgeable about the fish. The music was upbeat and I hate to use the word “vibe” but overall there was a comfortable relaxed vibe at the counter. It was Valentine’s Day weekend and they had a beautiful set up along with wall with roses and a fun heart balloon. Again attention to detail, our napkins were folded in a tux (with a little bow tie attached for me) and a heart for my fiancé.
As the evening went on, the generosity continued. We actually got an extra course thrown in just because it was Valentine’s Day bringing our total to 19. I also ordered a second piece at the end and they had just a bit of fish leftover, and so they actually gave me 2 for 1 which was a very generous gesture.
The night ended and they offered to take our photos or even to come behind the sushi bar for a photo near the rose wall. Just cannot say enough about how much more comfortable my experience was here than other omakase restaurant. No stiff awkward quiet, but also not “inauthentic”. Just a really great time.
We left feeling like the food and experience was worth every penny we paid which is not something I usually say after Omakase. If you’re here, you need to pay Sushi Akira a visit.
… moreWe have been to Japan twice now and are huge sushi fans (as I would guess you are if you’re reading this too).
Let’s start with the fish: All incredibly fresh, they take great pride in the fish they have and share info on the fish, species variety etc. They confirmed all the fish and uni for the night came straight from Japan.
The selection and was delicious, of course fresh Wasabi ground on sharkskin, etc. The rice was very well made. A note on this, I personally like a bit more tang in the rice from the vinegar in the prep, however this was more neutral and suited the fish very well, so no complaints.
Portions were generous and that includes premium ingredients. Heaping lumps of caviar, large rich cuts of fatty tuna, and big slabs of wagyu steak on the sando. On the Uni too, loads of fresh uni!
Next appetizer courses: These were incredibly creative and flavorful. Again closer to what I would expect from a Michelin star restaurant with the beautiful microgreens, gold foil, caviar etc.
The foie gras clamshell is delightful, and there was an abalone shell bake that had incredible flavor. Special shoutout to the wagyu sando… god that was flavorful.
Sake: They had a great list of sake to choose from that paired very well with the meal. A note here, they were very happy to let you try (and a generous try) any of the bottles that had glass options before committing which was nice! Also fun little twist, they let you pick out your own sake glass (this gets to the culture and environment, stay tuned). We had a bottle with our night and they ensured our small carafe on the table remained full and at the end of the evening, had a nice small wine bag to send the rest home with us. Also, a very nice touch, the chefs sent all of us a glass of yuzu sake to celebrate the evening (Valentine’s Day) as they mentioned it paired very well with the fatty tuna and caviar piece served simultaneously.
Service/Environment: Our sushi chefs were warm, welcoming from the moment we walked in. They were happy to chat casually but also incredibly knowledgeable about the fish. The music was upbeat and I hate to use the word “vibe” but overall there was a comfortable relaxed vibe at the counter. It was Valentine’s Day weekend and they had a beautiful set up along with wall with roses and a fun heart balloon. Again attention to detail, our napkins were folded in a tux (with a little bow tie attached for me) and a heart for my fiancé.
As the evening went on, the generosity continued. We actually got an extra course thrown in just because it was Valentine’s Day bringing our total to 19. I also ordered a second piece at the end and they had just a bit of fish leftover, and so they actually gave me 2 for 1 which was a very generous gesture.
The night ended and they offered to take our photos or even to come behind the sushi bar for a photo near the rose wall. Just cannot say enough about how much more comfortable my experience was here than other omakase restaurant. No stiff awkward quiet, but also not “inauthentic”. Just a really great time.
We left feeling like the food and experience was worth every penny we paid which is not something I usually say after Omakase. If you’re here, you need to pay Sushi Akira a visit.