sushi aka

We love this restaurant! Hands down the BEST sushi/sashimi in Hampton Roads area and abroad. You know it’s going to be a quality sushi restaurant when the sushi chef owns it. It’s a small intimate atmosphere, and their staff is only a few people. Everyone who works there is like a family. Every dish including the desserts are made in house, and they use fresh seasonal produce sourced from local farms. If you’re not 100% a fan of sushi or fish they have some incredible pork, beef and chicken dishes as well. Sometimes they’ll feature Kobe beef cuts. Yum! Our family loves sushi and most of the time when we order takeout or dine in we give them a budget for a sushi platter, and tell them what our likes and dislikes are and Chef Mike will create an amazing assortment for us. A home run every time. During cooler months they’ll have pork belly ramen, which my daughter craves it’s so good. All around I highly recommend Sushi Aka to everyone who visits Suffolk or lives in the area. I’ve met people from Richmond who make it a special point to eat there. It’s a gem in downtown Suffolk. Support local small businesses and help local math!

Visited 3 months ago

We had a really good experience. Food is awesome and service is good. The atmosphere is a bit dark lighting so elders have to use a flashlight on their phone to see. First, the chef offers a tasty free tuna and avocado starter. I got a Roppongi drink and it was great! The chicken teriyaki is SO good. The rainbow roll is so good too!! It’s dessert week so they offered a banana split and strawberry cheesecake and they were to DIE for! Definitely recommend checking this place out! Mike is awesome!

Visited 7 months ago

As someone who has lived in NYC, Sydney, and visited Tokyo, I can confidently say that Sushi Aka stands out as the best sushi restaurant I've ever been to. Highly recommend trying everything!

Visited 5 months ago

Well this place was disappointing. My wife ordered the teriyaki chicken which honestly is hard to mess up that kind of dish. The salad it came with was pretty good. I ordered the Adam Bomb roll which was some kind of tuna, crab and shrimp tempura concoction. It was not good. I originally was incorrect thinking the crab inside was cooked tuna but was told otherwise. That actually made the roll worse because when I took a bite I immediately got a "canned" meat flavor. Idk this for certain but it definitely seems like the crab is canned. But the roll as a whole just wasn't good, I opted in to not order anything else. I was turned off by that crab, wherever it came from.

Visited 6 months ago

The most authentic sushi and sashimi place I ever tasted here in Virginia! We were station in Japan for 3 years and I fall in love with their culture, place and food. We’ve been here 5 years now, so far this is the best place I found. This place is so amazing and so authentic sushi, specially the sashimi! AKA is local and own by the chief that work closely with the famous Japanese sushi chef from Philadelphia! I don’t know if you’re that craze with sushi and sashimi to drive an hour away but it’s all worth it! It’s the closest one from authentic Japanese sushi and sashimi! From their salad, appetizer, main course, up to dessert (red bean cream brûlée) ! Even their alcohol is really good!.
Highly recommended!

Visited a year ago

Excellent! We've been dying for a real sushi spot....Finally! Everything was fabulous! We had the chef's sashimi/sushi combo, uni soup, toro, cheesecake- try it all! Fish was fresh, there was a wonderful selection. Our waitress was also so sweet. My only complaint is that we did pay for something that we never received as we ordered a lot, so something got lost in the shuffle of bringing many dishes out. We will still return, we absolutely enjoyed our meal!

Visited a year ago

This is an amazing restaurant for a date night! The sushi and sushimi here is amazing. Just a note they serve fresh crab in their rolls. Everything was perfect including the service. I would definitely will be going back!

Visited a month ago

Went on a recommendation, was not disappointed. Flavors and complexity were far better than other sushi places in Tidewater.

Visited 6 months ago

We decided to try this place on a whim and it eneded up being a pleasant experience!
The service was friendly (we did have a waitress in training, but she did well)
The place was clean and inviting,
The food was absolutely delicious. I had never had the rolls they offered before and I was not disappointed.
My only suggestion would be to improve the menu as in it was a little difficult to read/decipher. Still not a deterrent from returning.
I would suggest making the names of the dishes in bold and the ingredients not bold.

So over all 9/10
Will definitely return!

Visited a month ago

This is an amazing restaurant for a date night! The sushi and sushimi here is amazing. Just a note they serve fresh crab in their rolls. Everything was perfect including the service. I would definitely will be going back!

Visited a month ago

We love this restaurant! Hands down the BEST sushi/sashimi in Hampton Roads area and abroad. You know it’s going to be a quality sushi restaurant when the sushi chef owns it. It’s a small intimate atmosphere, and their staff is only a few people. Everyone who works there is like a family. Every dish including the desserts are made in house, and they use fresh seasonal produce sourced from local farms. If you’re not 100% a fan of sushi or fish they have some incredible pork, beef and chicken dishes as well. Sometimes they’ll feature Kobe beef cuts. Yum! Our family loves sushi and most of the time when we order takeout or dine in we give them a budget for a sushi platter, and tell them what our likes and dislikes are and Chef Mike will create an amazing assortment for us. A home run every time. During cooler months they’ll have pork belly ramen, which my daughter craves it’s so good. All around I highly recommend Sushi Aka to everyone who visits Suffolk or lives in the area. I’ve met people from Richmond who make it a special point to eat there. It’s a gem in downtown Suffolk. Support local small businesses and help local math!

Visited 3 months ago

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Visited 4 months ago

The sushi was just delicious. We went with two specialty rolls and was not disappointed with either. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

Visited 4 months ago

The most authentic sushi and sashimi place I ever tasted here in Virginia! We were station in Japan for 3 years and I fall in love with their culture, place and food. We’ve been here 5 years now, so far this is the best place I found. This place is so amazing and so authentic sushi, specially the sashimi! AKA is local and own by the chief that work closely with the famous Japanese sushi chef from Philadelphia! I don’t know if you’re that craze with sushi and sashimi to drive an hour away but it’s all worth it! It’s the closest one from authentic Japanese sushi and sashimi! From their salad, appetizer, main course, up to dessert (red bean cream brûlée) ! Even their alcohol is really good!.
Highly recommended!

Visited 4 months ago

The service here is amazing and the food is by far the best sushi I've ever had. The Bahmi is our favorite dish!!

Visited 4 months ago

Absolutely 10/10 💯 my favorite place on Suffolk. The staff, the ambiance, combined with fantastic food, and quality ingredients. I am not easily impressed, but this establishment impresses me effortlessly everytime I go!!! Definitely a brag worthy place to take people you want to show the gems of downtown suffolk too.

I had the seaweed salad and the Atom Bomb roll!!!! 10/10 Definitely recommend

Visited 4 months ago

Amazing food., great service!

Visited 5 months ago

As someone who has lived in NYC, Sydney, and visited Tokyo, I can confidently say that Sushi Aka stands out as the best sushi restaurant I've ever been to. Highly recommend trying everything!

Visited 5 months ago

Visited 5 months ago

Food is amazing. Service is always great!

Visited 6 months ago

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Visited 6 months ago

Worth the drive me and my girlfriend loved this place and she is very picky about her sushi

Visited 6 months ago

What an incredible place. Definitely one of my new favourite spots. The atmosphere, the staff, food and drink. Top notch experience.

Visited 6 months ago

Food was good. Staff pleasant.

Visited 6 months ago

Went on a recommendation, was not disappointed. Flavors and complexity were far better than other sushi places in Tidewater.

Visited 6 months ago

Well this place was disappointing. My wife ordered the teriyaki chicken which honestly is hard to mess up that kind of dish. The salad it came with was pretty good. I ordered the Adam Bomb roll which was some kind of tuna, crab and shrimp tempura concoction. It was not good. I originally was incorrect thinking the crab inside was cooked tuna but was told otherwise. That actually made the roll worse because when I took a bite I immediately got a "canned" meat flavor. Idk this for certain but it definitely seems like the crab is canned. But the roll as a whole just wasn't good, I opted in to not order anything else. I was turned off by that crab, wherever it came from.

Visited 6 months ago

It's a small Japanese sushi restaurant located at historical downtown Suffolk, the food is amazing, I have been to lot of Japanese restaurants in my life but the food here it's in another level, the taste, the food presentation and service.
I heard the owner/chef Michael worked at renowned chef Morimoto 's restaurant.
They many options on the menu and some secret menus that you can ask your server, I tried the pork belly fried rice which was AMAZING, I never knew a pork belly could taste sooo good, the fat melt in your mouth. It's the best fried rice I had in my life.
Also, try the sushis and rolls they are amazing! (Suggestion, rolls 239 and fuji rolls).

Visited 7 months ago

We had a really good experience. Food is awesome and service is good. The atmosphere is a bit dark lighting so elders have to use a flashlight on their phone to see. First, the chef offers a tasty free tuna and avocado starter. I got a Roppongi drink and it was great! The chicken teriyaki is SO good. The rainbow roll is so good too!! It’s dessert week so they offered a banana split and strawberry cheesecake and they were to DIE for! Definitely recommend checking this place out! Mike is awesome!

Visited 7 months ago

Over the top sushi. Much love here!

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Michael, you're a culinary genius! Best 2 dinners I've had in years! Staff and service are outstanding, and I loved sitting outside under the umbrellas. Tell Noah he did a great job, and I hope he enjoys that cigar!

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Visited 9 months ago

Visited this evening and it was amazing! Some of the freshest sushi we have had. Worth a visit.

Visited 10 months ago

Visited a year ago

Wow! Just wow! This hidden gem is a MUST VISIT! Dinner here was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The service was superb, the staff was very friendly and extremely attentive, I couldn't ask for better.

We got the calamari and one of the appetizer specials. Both were awesome. The dipping sauce for the calamari was on another level!

My friend and I both got platters, he got the 40 piece sashimi combo and I got the chef's choice platter. The food was absolutely stunning. The quality was immaculate, some of the best sushi I've had outside of Japan.

I ordered dessert, got the blackberry swirl icecream, it was stunning!

All in all an outstanding experience. I'll definitely be back and I cannot express how highly I recommend this place.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Excellent! We've been dying for a real sushi spot....Finally! Everything was fabulous! We had the chef's sashimi/sushi combo, uni soup, toro, cheesecake- try it all! Fish was fresh, there was a wonderful selection. Our waitress was also so sweet. My only complaint is that we did pay for something that we never received as we ordered a lot, so something got lost in the shuffle of bringing many dishes out. We will still return, we absolutely enjoyed our meal!

Visited a year ago

I’ve been here three times so far and it’s always amazing. The service, food and ambience is just perfect whether you’re on a date or out with coworkers.

They usually have Toro (fattier tuna cut) and last night we were able to try Wagyu beef for the first time, which was definitely worth trying. This place is an experience worth talking about. From the appetizers and cocktails (the bahn mi, the Hiroshima heat, the rappongi etc) to the entrees and the sushi (salmon with shitaki risotto), it’s delicious. Make sure to try the specials too!

You can spend $100 and have a great dinner, but I highly recommend making this restaurant a special occasion and going all out. Their selection is one of the best. Trust the chef and the servers. They’ll take care of you!

Visited a year ago

Outstanding service.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Small place probably a little understaffed so service was slow but we weren't in any hurry. Food was great. Older building/space repurposed into this restaurant.

Visited a year ago

We are new to the area and were excited to find a new sushi place. INCREDIBLE food and experience. The presentation was beautiful. The atmosphere is beautiful. The service was fantastic and what we most noticed was how thick the fish slices were, they do not skimp on anything!!!

Looking forward to visiting you all again, thanks!

Visited a year ago

Best sushi 🍣 😋

Visited a year ago

Very delicious food and a great staff! The menu isn’t insanely huge so it makes deciding a lot easier. The drinks were good and food was delicious!

Visited a year ago

Be aware!!!! First and last time….Ordered California roll, was told full of crab meat by waitress. If it was crab meat it had to artificial. Ordered pork dumpling soup. Did not taste like restaurant food, tasted like something at someone’s house, basic. Ordered glass of Riesling. This was the best thing on the menu, glass size pretty large. Biggest issue waitress by the name of Christine automatically kept my change. I did not give her permission to keep my change!!!

Visited a year ago

I had some o toro, chu toro, uni, and a few rolls. Toro and uni have been hard to come by so having them both was great. You can tell that the chefs have been trained in traditional japanese sushi by the implementation of oba leaf, locally sourced seafood and Japanese mayo in maki. The food was great and deserving of 5 stars. However…. (Sorry i’m a tough critic), the rice was less than perfect. The grains were too long and packed too densely when used in the nigiri patties and maki. Unfortunately it was served at or bellow room temperature which exaggerated the starchy taste and feel that often accompanies long grained rice. I honestly believe (want to believe) that this was a fluke. Everything else was just so perfect.

Visited a year ago

One of the best restaurants in the Hampton Roads. We are so lucky to have Michael in this area. Not just a sushi but so much more. Please do your taste buds a favor and try this spot.

Visited a year ago

Great sushi and sashimi, cozy restaurant atmosphere, and amazing service!

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Really good food. The miso ice cream was fantastic. Will go back.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Delicious and tasty sushi! The jalapeños popper sushi rolls are delicious 🤤

Visited a year ago

Staff is welcoming. Food is amazing. Highly recommend

Visited a year ago

Food was amazing. Was not expecting sushi this good in a little hole in the wall. Everything was fresh and delicious. Staff was friendly and the drinks were great

Visited a year ago

The service is great and the food is even better.
A great place for sushi and sashimi.

Visited a year ago

One of the best sushi places in Suffolk

Visited a year ago

Sushi cost three times as much as iron chef over by the hospital... Very small portions....... And no domestic beer,iron chef for the win

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Visited 2 years ago

Stopped in for a late dinner about 8pm with my daughter. We were greeted and seated as sonn as we entered. The waiter was pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu offerings and specials. We ordered seaweed salad and hamachi kama (grilled tuna collar) for shared appetizers. We ordered the Sashimi platter as an entrée. All the food arrived in a timely fashion and was extremely fresh and tasty. I would recommend this restaurant for fresh Sushi/Sashimi and competent staff. The only drawback was how dimly lit the dining room was, as it made reading the menu quite difficult.

Visited 2 years ago

Very good sushi, real wasabi! Way too expensive for the setting. $$$$

Visited 2 years ago

Amazing service. Amazing food. One of the best restaurants downtown.

Visited 2 years ago

Good food but expensive small portions

Visited 2 years ago

Always good food, tried a special tonight and it was a little off, but still good. Wife got out of her comfort zone and tried a few things she never has before. All around good time.

Visited 2 years ago

Excellent service. Fresh food. Interesting flavor combinations. Generous portions.

Visited 2 years ago

Sushi was good, pricy for what you get.

Visited 2 years ago

An Outstanding Sushi 🍣 Restaurant is the best I have ever had, and I would definitely recommend it to everyone! Sushi Aka, Suffolk Va.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

This is by far the best restaurant in Suffolk, VA. Amazing selection, staff, and ambiance.

I will come here forever.

Visited 2 years ago

Great service, exceptional food, atmosphere very welcoming

Visited 2 years ago

Best Sushi in Virginia. Sashimi expertly done and really wonderful coconut curry rice as well.

Visited 2 years ago

the cowboy and the adam bomb are my absolute favorite sushi rolls. I get the same ones every time because they are DELICIOUSSSS

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Service was very friendly, was timely, and the six of us loved the food, atmosphere was very nice, and the owner/chef was friendly and informative. For the quality provided, the cost was very reasonable and we will definitely be back!

Visited 2 years ago

Come all the way here from Virginia Beach and it was worth it! The tuna pizza was so delicious and unique. We also enjoyed an assortment of sushi, sashimi, and rolls. I’ve never had a “chefs choice” sushi selection actually ask what kind of sushi you want AND give you exactly that. The food was just amazing. This place is worth the drive. Will be back!

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

I went here with my husband one Saturday a little after 5 pm. The place was empty but the hostess at us in the back by the restrooms. The waitress failed to share any specials. We overheard them being offered to a neighboring couple. Not a restaurant we will frequent in downtown Suffolk.

Visited 2 years ago

Best sushi that I have ever had...and we have traveled extensively here and abroad. Highly recommend making a reservation! Staff and service are amazing. They only had three servers, but those women were working it. Be generous, we left our waitress a 25% tip!!!

Visited 2 years ago

Best sushi I have ever had. 10/10 every time

Visited 2 years ago

I highly recommend the Toro Tartare for a cold appetizer, and on this visit, the Firefly Squid sashimi and custom Toro roll were an excellent addition to the Sushi/Sashimi combination entree. The creative abilities here always impress. I look forward to my next visit. Truly an uplifting experience. High quality ingredients, excellent preparation and presentation, plus attentive and knowledgeable staff. My only disappointment was that I had not known about this place sooner.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Delicious as always!!! Love the specials too. Salmon entree with risotto was amazing.

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Visited 2 years ago

My husband and I were out shopping one day about a year plus ago and saw this restaurant so we had to try it, now I believe this is the best restaurant in Virginia, better than any I’ve tried, we go back at least once a month, food is always great and service as well, the chef is fantastic

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Great place for a date night or quiet dinner. Not much selection for children, but you can make it work.

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Visited 2 years ago

By far my favorite sushi restaurant in the Tidewater area. I can't recommend enough that you go and you let the chef choose for you, you won't be disappointed.

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Visited 2 years ago

Up scale and expensive. Waiter was excellent. The rolls were non typical(in ingredients) and after splitting six we found 1 we liked.I’ll go again to try different rolls.

Visited 2 years ago

Absolutely the best sushi in the 757! Mike and the whole team are amazing and the food is absolutely fantastic! Recommend highly!

Visited 2 years ago

Visited once and will never go again. Wife and I have been to alot of sushi places in the area, but this one has one or the highest prices out of everyone. We had a pickup order and were told 25 minutes. We showed up at 30 minutes just to be safe and still ended up waiting 15 more minutes. Usually not a big deal, but in this situation we were on a time crunch and had to be somewhere. Sushi was not bad, but there are definitely better options for the price around the area.

Visited 2 years ago

Good sushi. Expect to pay between $15-22 per specialty roll. Deserts were large and rich. Highly recommend. Only down-side, there is no kids menu. My young kids love sushi but I like the option of getting them something less expensive.

Visited 2 years ago

Fantastic first visit celebrating a birthday. Will certainly be back again. Sushi AKA has your typical traditional sushi offerings but also has a huge selection of fusion style dishes. The quality of the fish and the rice was top notch. We had fantastic service even on a busy weekday night. I do wish they had traditional seating at a sushi bar counter but that area is more of a service / kitchen area for the restaurant. Very understandable with the size of the space. Also had some nice saki offerings I have not indulged in before and a solid price point. Cheers.

Visited 2 years ago

A wonderful dining experience. It started with a beautifully decorated building that has tons of character. The service was amazing and our server was on top of everything all night long! The adult beverage selection was very nice with a great selection of beers and drinks. They were well paired and we'll poured. The food was out of this world. The specials, the egg plant and dumplings were killer! Picking entree's was the hardest part. So many good selections and every one we ordered was outstanding. The cowboy roll was great, the bluefin and California rolls were delicious as well. This should be a must stop if you're looking for a great dining experience.

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Visited 2 years ago

The crew never disappoints! Friendly staff, amazing quality and as much SAUCE as we want. Top tier experience as always!

Visited 2 years ago

Exceptional dining. The best sushi restaurant I've ever visited! Truly superb! I was visiting Suffolk and had dinner here 2 different nights and I tried a lot of different things. I was really surprised, they are top-notch in every aspect. I will be back!

Visited 2 years ago

Very busy. Very kind and attentive server and bartender. Excellent sushi and also had an entree dish that was delicious (coconut curry rice with rockfish)! Update on 9/8/2022: food is still delicious and server was great, we sat outside this time and the flies were terrible but that was not the fault of the restaurant

Visited 2 years ago

Best place in the world for sushi!

Visited 3 years ago

I love sushi aka! The food is excellent, and coming here is always a great experience. Also, the music selection is always on point :)

Visited 3 years ago

Good sushi & good service!

Visited 3 years ago

Quality fish!! Fresh. Great use of local ingredients. Owner and Chef Michael has been crafting Sushi for 25 + years we have followed him everywhere he goes.

Really neat dining experience here at this location. My kids loved it too. 10/10 recommend.

Visited 3 years ago

The food and the service were great! I had unique variations of sushi rolls. The ambiance was cozy and inviting. A great place to go with friends or on a date.

Visited 3 years ago

It's not cheap lol but it's worth the money for great sushi and exceptional service. We loved everything we ate and our server, Brian, was excellent. Very professional and accommodating to our needs. Of all the sushi places I've been it's pretty close to the best. We really liked the building and its character as well.

Visited 3 years ago

Upon arriving @ 5:45 pm to an empty restaurant we were greeted an asked if we had reservations and sat at out table. Within two minutes of sitting down we were asked how long we were going to be there. We asked the waitress to explain the menu to us because it was not first timer friendly. She began to tell us that only half the menu was available because the cook was hurt. Needless to say we got up and left. I can't comment on the food but the atmosphere was less than desirable.

Visited 3 years ago

The options are plenty. The group of people I was with raved about the taste. I enjoyed the fried rice. What was really awesome is the service. We were drinking wine next door and we ordered and they brought it across the street for us. Exceptional service!

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Visited 3 years ago

Pretty good sushi and presentation. Service was great and nice atmosphere. The rolls were a bit on the pricey side for what they are, but would eat here again.

Visited 3 years ago

It is only the best. From the begining to the end it is the finest dining experience of my life.

Visited 3 years ago

Fantastic sushi! Top 5 in the tidewater area. I can't wait to go back!

Visited 3 years ago

Remarkable! The food isn't just good - it's AMAZING! I am a harsh restaurant critic - chefs fear me. I can be brutal, and instill blood curdling cries of agony from restaurateurs. So when I say this place is amazing, you should believe me. Above all, the braised pork belly appetizer was one of the most delicious and succulent things I have ever tasted. Everything was fresh, delicious, and well prepared. Generous portions as well. Highly recommended.

Visited 3 years ago

This should definitely be posted online somewhere, update your google hours, website… I definitely checked both. I really just drove 45 mins from Newport News for a quick lunch treat before work, because everyone raves about this place. And the day I can finally make time, so disappointed. Gas is definitely too high for this. Just wish this was posted online.

Visited 3 years ago

Visited 3 years ago

I was amazed at the exceptional quality and service of this restaurant. Everything was delicious, our server Bryan was on top of everything without hovering. Truly a spectacular dinner I am looking forward to repeating!

Visited 3 years ago

Best sushi ever and freshest fish!!

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Excellent!

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Visited 3 years ago

Absolutely delicious and super friendly staff.

Visited 3 years ago

Great customer service,

Visited 3 years ago

Best Sushi in Hampton Roads!

Visited 3 years ago

Every time I go - best food, best atmosphere and best service! The Cowboy Roll is hands down the MOST AMAZING sushi roll I have ever had in my life! I could eat it every day! Also noteworthy and yummy options are house salad with their homemade dressing, miso soup, edamame, kani avocado, spring rolls, strawberry napoleon wonton, and their fabulous miso ice cream!

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Visited 3 years ago

Delicious food with great service

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Visited 3 years ago

Incredibly awesome, our waitress was attentive and personal. Thank you Kristina, sorry if (ms). Mike the food was great! Check this spot out, you'll love it.

Visited 3 years ago

Trying nearly every sushi joint in the area, Sushi Aka is clearly the best sushi restaurant in Hampton Roads.

For starters, Aka is one of few HR joints that can correctly label their pieces as sushi, sashimi, and rolls... I went with the sushi pieces mainly. I ordered the tuna, kenpachi, uni, smoked tako, and a specialty tuna roll: The Adam Bomb. Each piece I tried was unbelievably tender and fresh. The smoked flavor of the octopus worked so well. The chef saved the uni for last as it was the last in the restaurant; it did not disappoint.

The waitstaff was extremely nice and visited us regularly asking if we needed anything. The whole team worked very well with limited staff and a busy dinner rush, not to mention a thunderstorm!

I will definitely be visiting again soon.

Visited 4 years ago

HANDS DOWN BEST SUSHI WE HAVE EVER HAD!!! My daughter and I placed a to go order, usually we go to Iron Chef but the last few times the selection has been limited and the quality has been subpar. So we opted to try Sushi aka. We placed out order said it would be about 40 minutes, when we arrived it was ready. The staff was exceptional, called me by name during our brief interaction and on my way out. The atmosphere was intimate and beautiful. Now the sushi itself was phenomenal! We got a couple of rolls and a salad, but ingredients were super fresh and high quality, perfect rice very fresh, presentation for to go was impressive. Also the only time I got take and had enough ginger, Wasabi, and dressing for my order. The use of fresh ingredients made for the most delicious sushi. Sushi aka is our new spot, and we look forward to trying out other items on the menu.

Visited 4 years ago

Very good food and great service! Try the Bahn Mi ... pork belly!!

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Visited 4 years ago

Friendly and helpful. Great place.

Visited 4 years ago

I do not know where to start.
I have been to Japan many times, and I guess my expectation for sushi is too high for city of Suffolk. Drove 35 mins to get to the restaurant. Our kids had chicken teriyaki noodles, and we had sushi and sashimi platter. Some part of the noodles were uncooked, but i ate them anyway. The quality of sushi is Ok. Portion? absolutely ridiculous, barely anything. I would give three start for the decoration and how well they were able to match the plate color with the sushi, five star only for the wasabi. The best part of the dinner was the wasabi, which is sad, but it is what it is. Also on the menu chief special roll was spicy tuna? I thought that was funny. If you have high sushi expectation this is not the place. You will be disappointed. And not kids friendly at all. Don't even have a single high chair. If you want to eat sushi, please avoid and just go to sushi King.

Visited 4 years ago

Very nice establishment great food and good people

Visited 4 years ago

Always the most amazing sushi. The best in the 757. I have been ordering and dining in for several years. Chef Mike has always been an amazing chef and providing the freshest sushi all the way from Japan. He always takes care of his customers. Also has the best staff and all around the best sushi in the area. Highly recommend eating here and you will absolutely love it.

Visited 4 years ago

Absolutely love this place! The ambience is amazing, the service is amazing, and the food, you guessed it, ITS AMAZING! Some of the best sushi I’ve had in my life! This is a no brainer, just go! Trust me. My recommendation is the Bob roll, to die for!

Visited 4 years ago

Visited 4 years ago

The outdoor seating was very pleasant though at times fairly loud because of the busy street. My dog was welcome outside. The servers were very polite and attentive - especially when customizing a roll. My friend ordered the lump crab California roll with crispy onions on top. I ordered the cowboy roll and island roll. The island roll was delicious - would definitely reorder. The cowboy roll was unique and tasty, but I wouldn't get it again.

Visited 4 years ago

Delicious fresh sashimi, they allowed me to customize my platter based on my sensitivities. Restaurant was upscale, nice selection on the menu, and staff were super friendly.

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Visited 4 years ago

Sooo good. Best sushi I've had and everything else was top of the line. Will be back!!

Visited 4 years ago

Sushi Aka was a fresh breath of air in comparison to some of the other sushi I've had in the area. The quality of fish is top notch! I will definitely be returning!

Visited 4 years ago

THE ABSOLUTE KING of SUSHI!! I have never been a fan of sushi....the one (and only one) experience I had with this food that everybody seems love, let’s just say didn’t “set” well with me. After that, I never once wanted to ever try sushi again...despite how much I was begged! Fast forward to a couple of days ago, being the loving sister I am, decided I would go and try this sushi (even though deep down I knew I was probably going to have a puking fiasco). I let my sister pick the goods for me and just held my breath waiting for the entree. Once presented, the presentation was beautifully displayed...almost to the point I didn’t want to touch it and mess it up. Trying to remember how to hold chopsticks, I finally dusted off my skills and was able to hold the delectable slice of sushi in between the 2 tiny posts and dip it into the soy sauce that is cutely served in a white pot almost seemingly made for tea. At this point, I’m almost freaking out because I’m not sure how this is about to go, but once in my mouth, it just melted away. This is by far the sushi I wish I had experienced my very first go at it! You can tell it is made with passion and precision. The details in everything are phenomenal and the atmosphere and (of course) the staff make the experience ten times better! I will revisit every time I’m in town visiting my sister (whether she’s at work or not)! Bravo Sushi aka! 🎉

Visited 4 years ago

Awesome experience!! Very relaxed setting with excellent customer service. The food was amazing and included the Toro, 5 different rolls, a vegetarian roll and the teriyaki chicken. An absolutely wonderful dining experience for my family. Another hidden gem in downtown Suffolk awaiting your visit.

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Visited 4 years ago

Oh my Lord. Absolutely the best sushi of my life. Probably the best FOOD of my life. Expertly prepared, very knowledgeable wait staff, great selection of Japanese whiskeys. What more can I say? Worth the drive to Suffolk from anywhere in the continental USA.

Visited 4 years ago

This place ruined other sushi joints for me. Literally the best sushi I have ever had.

Visited 4 years ago

My experience at Sushi Aka can only be described as Sublime.

The sushi chef is humble about his talent, but he may be one of the best sushi chefs the world has ever seen. He meticulously searches for and hand picks only the best fish and ingredients, spends countless hours before the restaurant opens prepping, and has an attention to detail that is unmatched. You can taste this in his sushi and other dishes. Also, this man can cut green onions impressively thin. I was very impressed by this. No one wants to take a bite of a chunk of green onion.

The first bite I took of his sushi rocketed me from my seat and transported me to another dimension. In this new dimension I was greeted by omnipotent and omniscient sushi beings. These sushi beings taught me the meaning of life and with them I spent thousands of years learning the intricacies of the universe itself. When I was ready, I plummeted back into my earthly body and found myself sitting in Sushi Aka. Was I in heaven? I’m not sure, but that out of body experience I had lived through taught me the meaning of life: Perfect Sushi. The other bites were good too.

The staff is also wonderful. They go above and beyond and provide excellent service. The whole experience was on par with how great the food was. I’m surprised this place doesn’t have national / international attention.

I would describe myself as someone who really enjoys trying new restaurants, and well traveled. Out of every place in the U.S. or Europe I have ever eaten, this is by far the best food and experience I have ever had.

Visited 4 years ago

Definitely enjoyed ourselves at this sushi restaurant. Great costumer service! This place does fill up quick so I would recommend making a reservation ahead of time, the team is pretty responsive on that.
Will be back!

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Visited 4 years ago

Outstanding! Best sashimi deluxe in a long time! Five kinds of fish, octopus, fingerling squid and, I believe scallops, if not, very tender, sweet clams.

Visited 4 years ago

Really great, fresh sushi. Staff were fantastic. They even helped me find a saki that I enjoyed! Overall an amazing experience. We are definitely coming back.

Visited 4 years ago

Best sashimi tuna! Very fresh. Excellent! Highly recommend!

Visited 4 years ago

Excellent experience! Get the Pom Pom cocktail and edamame appetizer. The cowboy roll is perfect for those who don’t like ~fish~ in their sushi.

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Good sushi and service.

Visited 4 years ago

🙌🏻Hands down the most delicious and most aesthetically prepared sushi 🍣 I’ve EVER had! The Garden Roll is my FAV!!!😍

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Visited 4 years ago

Beautifully prepared sushi! Ate here way b4 covid. The HIGHLY QUALIFIED Sushi chef.
The restuarant is tiny but quality of sushi prevails over size of the quaintness of the restuarant. Normally, sushi runs around $65+ per couple to dine. This restuarant is a little more pricey. Eating here for two at the sushi bar with no alcoholic beverages, the tab about $95 w/o tip. And when dining here: DO NOT expect fast food service or just to grab a quick bite or a pop in. Time and quality run hand in hand here with the SUSHI.
However, they do have their OFF days, the poor service of waitstaff or "lack of", then reflects on the temperature of food which is sacrificed coming from their TINY kitchen, sadly.
They are OPEN on certain days and times. CALL AHEAD to get RESERVATIONS or ask about availability because they may have difficulty finding space/time to seat any walk-ins. And of course NO MASKS NO SERVICE, upon entry. ENJOY!

Visited 4 years ago

Best sushi and sashimi in Hampton Roads. Great atmosphere and people! Highly recommend it, worth the drive from anywhere in the 757.

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Excellent!!

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Such detail to how the food is presented and very fresh

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Visited 4 years ago

We drove about 35mins each way and I neglected to make reservations. I’m extremely grateful that they still accommodated us. However it all went downhill from there. I feel like we were very understanding that they had a slight dinner rush. With three servers and half capacity (due to Covid restrictions), there was no reason for such terribly subpar service.

It took 15mins for anyone to acknowledge us. Another 20mins to get our drinks. The mojito tasted like mint soda and my martini was short served. I understood that they were busy so I went inside and put in our dinner order. 45mins later, we finally got our soups and appetizer. The soup was lukewarm, if that. 90mins total and we finally received our entrees. Our server was less than attentive, if that. I would have brought this up to our server while we were there, however, we were just ready to go home at this point.

The three stars are for the main entrees. Like I said, I’m grateful they accommodated us but they should’ve said turned us away if they couldn’t handle a two-top (my 3yo daughter only had the edamame and didn’t even eat her rice). I’m pretty disappointed that I drove all that way to only feel like I left wanting more.

Visited 4 years ago

Very carefully prepared sushi. Rice was just right, fish was very fresh. The lunch special had a good variety of favorites. Homemade ice cream was delicious, too! Server was very nice and attentive. They have a few noodle dishes, but most of the menu is fish and seafood. Some vegetarian options available.

Visited 4 years ago

Ate outside, everything was excellent including the service. The pork belly was one of the best I've ever eaten. Can't wait to come back

Visited 4 years ago

Make sure you make a reservation. Had to sit outside in the cold because we didn't have one but the sushi was phenomenal.

Visited 4 years ago

This is the best restaurant that I've ever been to.

Visited 4 years ago

Wonderful restaurant, wonderful staff, and an awesome sushi chef! My partner and I will be customers for LIFE! Thank you for always a great experience. The sushi is above on point, it's unique and delicious and never falls short!

Visited 4 years ago

Incredible place for lunch and dinner. Lunch bowls are my go to as I am usually there during lunch. They are always changing up their menu so it never gets stale. Definitely worth checking out.

Visited 5 years ago

Incredible sushi restaurant. An excellent place to try new things. Most of the menu items have a unique twist (i.e. the edamame has lime zest on it and the shrimp tempura roll has goat cheese. They are both game changers in case you're wondering.) and everything is made fresh to order. This is not a place to grab a cheap, quick bite of sushi. This is a place to take your time, savor, and enjoy the company and atmosphere. PS. It's worth a visit for the salmon carpaccio (sp?) alone. Desserts and cocktails are great too. 👌🍣🍹🍨

Visited 5 years ago

The sushi was absolutely perfect. This was my first visit and the sushi was everything I heard about it. However...the Angry wings? Good grief. They were awful. The chicken was old. It was like they were stored in a regular, kitchen freezer for months, thawed then cooked. I couldn’t enjoy the fabulous flavor because the chicken was just...bad. That was a huge disappointment to this Philadelphia foodie.

Visited 5 years ago

Original post: Staff was polite and welcoming. The sushi was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be back for more.

2nd visit. I called in an order to pick up on my way home from work at 4pm. 3 rolls. She told me she needed to call me back. She called back about 7 mins later and took my order then said "Let me ask the kitchen how long it will take." She came back and said "okay it will be ready at 730 pm." I said "wait, like in 3 hours?" She said yes the kitchen is busy. I asked again to clarify she didn't have it confused for 3 rolls of sushi, it would take 3 and a HALF HOURS. I went to Iron Chef instead for a 20 min wait and $20 cheaper.

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Visited 5 years ago

The food was excellent and tasty. Our wait staff was fantastic. Well worth the money for yummy Japanese food!

Visited 5 years ago

Hands down the best sushi we've had so far in the Hampton Roads area and the owner and staff were very nice. I'd recommend going on an off peak night and sitting at the sushi bar. Can be a little on the pricier side (though there are some cheaper options on the menu) but you definitely get what you pay for.

Visited 5 years ago

Best sushi chef!

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Visited 5 years ago

Omg I could live here fish is so fresh. Only thing that makes me sad about this place is mondays and sunday when they are closed. It's a monday as I'm writing this review, and am terribly craving that delishious fish; knowing there is no restaurant that can substitute what they have to offer.

Visited 5 years ago

The food was great! Everything tasted delicious and was out in a timely manner. My one suggestion would be that the host be a little more courteous. He was rude when he asked if we had a reservation (it was our first time—we did not—and we arrived at 4:45!). He said, “I hope you don’t plan on staying for more than two hours because we are full.” If I hadn’t been craving sushi, we would have left. Other than that, it was a great experience. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable.

Visited 5 years ago

Phenomenal restaurant! The food was amazing, fresh, high quality and delicious! Service was fantastic. Definitely a must for sushi lovers!

Visited 5 years ago

Excellent food and service. It is always fresh. That Michael, the chef, is a real charmer too!

Visited 5 years ago

This was my first time here. Our waitress Summer was really nice. Her food suggestion was delicious. Our only concern was the water glasses with stains. Overall it was Ok

Visited 5 years ago

Our first visit and the tuna was super fresh and very good.

Visited 5 years ago

Best sushi and staff in Hampton Roads !

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Friggin delicious!

Visited 5 years ago

Excellent

Visited 5 years ago

The food is great, pricy however, fresh sushi is always better. Service was excellent, gets a little crowded and backed up at times, but such is a small restaurants like this. Only issue I have is with the drinks the only beverage that has free refills is water, so if you enjoy soda or tea with your food this isn't the place. They give a can of soda and a "Pure Leaf" tea bottle about the size of a baby bottle, but that's the only issue I have, otherwise a wonderful restaurant to visit if you have the money

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