Akira offers high quality traditional Japanese cuisine in an inviting and warm atmosphere. Our food items are made with local and seasonal vegetables. We served a variety of sashimi, nigiri, vegetarian rolls and for the adventurous eater we have special rolls from our chef’s imagination. We served a lunch special, Shokado bento box featuring 7 items. In the winter season we serve an appetizer dish call Dobin Mushi soup featuring rare matsutake mushroom served in a Japanese teapot.
Sushi, sashimi & Japanese classics, plus an omakase menu, offered in petite, modern quarters. Based on 275 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1634 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 800-8498
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Hours
| Friday | 12–3 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–3 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–3 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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12–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–3 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12–3 PM, 5–10 PM |
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Reviews
Nephele Cauchi
Excellent place to enjoy high level sushi-food and services wise. Beautiful interior area at the heart of San Francisco with lots of menu choices for each taste and fast response from service. I highly recommend. Although it wasn’t a cheap dining, I totally recommend this experience.
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Betty S
This was one of the best experiences I’ve had at a restaurant. Everyone that worked there was very friendly, welcoming, and nice. And they did all that without bugging us too much. You can tell they take pride in their restaurant. They greet you with warm smiles and are attentive.
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Edith Ho
Quality and reasonable price Japanese cuisine in town. I tried Saba on my 1st visit, the taste was unforgettable so tender and mouthwatering….love it! Chef is super friendly and passionate in pursuing real Japanese cooking details. Your tongue can tell. Last week tried sushi combo which is Hokkaido style sushi. In fact, I love their Fresh Wasabi, very special and refreshing! The chef recommended me to try his Shokado set ….to be updated.
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Clarisse BSL
A nice Japanese restaurant. The best thing about it is the service. The atmosphere is nice and calm. Rolls were good, not very big for the price though. Soups are ok. I recommend.
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EC Chan
I only had 30 mins before leaving for me flight and the staff was so helpful serving food really quickly!
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Pri B
I went to this restaurant without much expectations and it was amazing! The staff was extremely friendly and gave us amazing recommendations, the food was delicious and very well presented. The servings were also very good and the quality of the products as well. So happy I discovered this place.
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Michelle Rogoyski
The food was wonderful and they even made the kaiseki menu available to us at lunchtime! Came here with my family and two friends (party of 5). There were lots of options on the menu that were kid friendly. The service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious. Generous cuts of high quality fish. It was a cozy atmosphere but didn’t feel crowded which was very nice.
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Yuko Kanazawa
Lowkey place to eat good Japanese food. Good quality with fair portion. We had Pink Dragon rolls, Seared Salmon Belly roll and chicken teriyaki for main course and calamari, agedashi tofu and fried chicken for appetizers.They were all very good. I’d like to point it out that the agedashi tofu was specially good. I even ordered an extra one after my dinner. It comes with the perfect sauce and bonito flake on top, but for my surprise it also comes with Japanese eggplant tempura and green bean tempura on the plate. Great combination and presentation. The service is really cordial and friendly. Really happy with this experience!
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Abe
Really fast and delicious. I ordered the Chirashi bowl and it came with a salad and miso soup. The fish seem to be on a rotating schedule because the sushi chef told me they were the ones posted on the wall! There were some standards like salmon, but also a few I couldn’t recognize! I’d definitely return.
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Brandon Johnson
Average food for above average price. Tasted a bit like food court food— my friend and I ordered what we expected to be a hearty soup only to find that it was served in a small teapot with standard vegetables, one shrimp, and imitation crab meat for 20 bucks. It appears that they tried to mask inferior quality with a nice presentation.
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