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Berkeley's Top and Flop Sushi Spots (Incomplete Edition)
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The experience overall was good but food quality was inconsistent. We reserved a table through OpenTable for a Saturday at noon. There was plenty of seating and we picked a table with ample sunlight inside after showing proof of vaccination. The baked scallops roll came first and was amazing! So creamy and delicious with a great balance of crunch from tht roll. Next, the 10 piece chef's choice sashimi and unagi don arrived. The sashimi was disappointing. The fish didn't feel the best and left a poor aftertaste. It was the opposite of melt in your mouth goodness that left us wanting more. The unagi don was really good. The unagi really carried the dish. The rice was just rice and it came with some steamed broccoli. I've had more compelling unagi dons elsewhere that include other toppings to compliment the unagi. I still loved the soft, warm and delicious unagi pieces. I didn't feel the unagi was well supported by the rest of the dish. Service was courteous and attentive. The feel in the restaurant was nice, quiet and relaxing. I would come back to try other items but sadly will pass on the sashimi.
Melissa NgMelissa Ng
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Upscale Edomae sushi establishment, where everything's a little fresher, and a little more well put together than your average sushi restaurant. Fish is absolutely fresh, and what really stands out here is a very special selection of Sake, served ice cold in a small box of water. As usual. I got the sushi and sashimi, and one roll. I was very impressed by the freshness. Interior is quiet and dark, a nice place to talk, centrally located on Solano, with a really nice staff. Highly recommended for dates, or romantic dinners.
P. I.P. I.
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Fresh sushi with excellent sake selection. I usually go for the sushi, but I'm in LOVE with their pork belly dish and the slightly tangy, mustard sauce they put on it. The restaurant's modern decor is not everyone's cup of tea, but I enjoy the huge slab of wood that's the sushi bar and the fun urchin-like lighting fixtures. They put different touches on some of their dishes which makes it special fun. For instance, I've never seen yuzu panne cotta before - delicious, creamy and tart. Highly recommend it.
Marti DionMarti Dion
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It had been a while since while since I came to Akemi and some friends were feeling like a sushi night so I suggested this place. I’m so glad their food is still good as I remembered it and my favorite roll will always be their Evil Roll! So delicious we tried a variety of different and were happy with our choices.
Aide FariasAide Farias
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Nearby Attractions Of AKEMI
Indian Rock Park
Memorial Park
Kensington Farmers' Market
Orangetheory Fitness
John Hinkel Park
Flowerland Nursery
Stone Room
Oaks Jewelers
Wireless Options
Jade and Jewels Gift Shop

Indian Rock Park
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Memorial Park
4.5
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Kensington Farmers' Market
4.7
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Orangetheory Fitness
4.9
(103)Click for details
Nearby Restaurants Of AKEMI
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
Bowl'd Korean Rice Bar
TALAVERA cocina mexicana
Lavender Bakery & Cafe'
Barneys Gourmet Hamburgers
Cactus Taqueria
Schmidt’s Tobacco & Trading Co.
Delhi Diner
Gordo Taquería
Troy

Zachary's Chicago Pizza
4.6
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Bowl'd Korean Rice Bar
4.5
(427)Click for details

TALAVERA cocina mexicana
4.5
(390)Click for details

Lavender Bakery & Cafe'
4.5
(349)Click for details
Basic Info
Address
1695 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
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(510) 524-1286
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Website
akemiberkeley.com
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4.3
(247 reviews)
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Inventive, farm-sourced menus range from sushi to Japanese small plates at this stylish bistro.
attractions: Indian Rock Park, Memorial Park, Kensington Farmers' Market, Orangetheory Fitness, John Hinkel Park, Flowerland Nursery, Stone Room, Oaks Jewelers, Wireless Options, Jade and Jewels Gift Shop, restaurants: Zachary's Chicago Pizza, Bowl'd Korean Rice Bar, TALAVERA cocina mexicana, Lavender Bakery & Cafe', Barneys Gourmet Hamburgers, Cactus Taqueria, Schmidt’s Tobacco & Trading Co., Delhi Diner, Gordo Taquería, Troy

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