Dinner at Sushi Akira

Dinner at Sushi Akira

at Sushi Akira on 7 June 2026
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I revisited my favorite Sushi Akira!I enjoyed a variety of exquisite appetizers full of creativity, including:- Dashi broth with conger eel- Back meat of conger eel (topped with soft-shelled turtle broth)- Grilled Kinmedai (golden eye snapper) with straw- Saba sushi (mackerel)- Steamed abalone- Bachi (sea urchin)- Charcoal-grilled Botan shrimp- Conger eel (belly)- Dashi broth with Kawazu shrimp- Tai (sea bream)- Isaki (grunt)- Harii squid- Chutoro (medium fatty tuna) from Sado- Otoro (fatty tuna) from Sado- Kihada tuna (yellowfin) from Nagai- Kohada (shad)- Oomonhata (grouper)- Conger eel belly- Dashi broth with bamboo shoots- Aji (horse mackerel)- Akaza shrimp- Aji (horse mackerel)- Dashi broth with clams- Anago (conger eel) rolled sushi- Clams- Tamago (egg)The black abalone, steamed to perfection, along with the dashi from the conger eel and shrimp, truly brings out the potential of each ingredient!I was particularly amazed by the Botan shrimp, expertly grilled over Kishu Binchotan charcoal, showcasing a wonderful balance of temperature and aroma!Transitioning from the appetizers to the sushi, the chef's exceptional dedication shines through here as well!The rice, made with red vinegar from Wakayama Prefecture, the chef's hometown, has a mild acidity and a natural sweetness that perfectly enhances the flavors of the tuna and seasonal fish in a harmonious balance!Each dish, combining the solid traditions of Edomae sushi with the chef's unique sensitivity, leaves a lasting impression of deliciousness!I had a truly fulfilling experience, where the chef's humble and warm personality is reflected in every piece of sushi!It was a great meal!─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─This time's featured menu item is Aji (horse mackerel)!─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─◇◆ Restaurant Information ◆◇ Address: 2-37-8 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Grande Duo Hiroo 1F Nearest Station: Hiroo Station ■ Business Hours Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, Day before Holidays, Day after Holidays 12:00 - 23:00 Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday Budget: JPY 40,000 - 49,999 Cards: Accepted ─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─・・─ 【Rating Criteria】 4.6-5.0 points: A place I want to visit for a lifetime 4.3-4.5 points: I want to return 4.0-4.2 points: Yummy 3.5-3.9 points: Average 3.4 points or below: No comment

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