Address: | 1754 Central Park Dr, Okemos, MI 48864, USA |
Phone: | +1 517-347-7333 |
Site: | akagijapanese.com |
Rating: | 4.7 |
Working: | Closed 11:30AM–8:30PM 11:30AM–8:30PM 11:30AM–8:30PM 11:30AM–9PM 11:30AM–9PM 11:30AM–8PM |
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A Private User
The Akagi has been a favorite Japanese restaurant since it opened. Named after the mountain located in the owner and chef home town, this restaurant is not like your standard American sushi place, which is why others have given it such low ratings. Akagi features a selection of traditional Japanese home cooking, and strongly resembles a Mise restaurant one would actually find in Japan. Any of their meal sets (served in bento boxes) is well worth the price, particularly the Teriyaki Chicken and Seafood tempura sets. The chicken bowl rice is a delectable home-style Oyakodon. The sushi the Akagi offers is traditional Japanese sushi, which focuses more on simplicity and features more raw fish compared to the wide array of rolls offered at other places, a style of sushi developed on the west coast to suit American pallets. One of the few American sushi they offer is an amazing signature California roll, with crab meat that has been mixed with delicious Japanese mayo, complementing the sweetness of the crab beautifully (usually I despise crab salad, but Japanese mayo is VERY different than normal mayonnaise). If you are looking for a truly authentic home-cooked Japanese meal in a cheerful and friendly atmosphere, the Akagi is second to none!
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Duy Vu
Delicious food at reasonable prices. Would wholeheartedly recommend! True to their description, they dress the place in a more casual manner. You get a homely feel with some reasonable prices to match. Do beware that there arent a large number of seats. I ordered the regular sushi set, 5 pieces of assorted nigiri and a tuna roll (can be california/tuna/spicy tuna). The portion fit well for an average appetite, and the taste was agreeable. While Ive yet to find outstanding sushi in Lansing, Akagi would rate among the better ones available. Preceding the entree were 3 included appetizers, salad, pasta, and miso soup. The miso soup and the salad were on point while the pasta was so-so. The matcha ice cream comes in a fairly generous portion (~2 scoops worth) too if youre into sweets. Getting my check, I asked with no expectations whether or not they take AMEX. As expected, they dont. "Anything but AMEX" the lady told me. Should I come back, Ill be ordering the udon. They seem to be one of the strangely-few Japanese restaurants around here who use the Japanese-style batter for their tempura.
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A Private User
I ordered the mini sushi lunch today and was very disappointed. I didnt like the california roll as there it is made with crab salad, which I dont like. For 8.95 I got 3 pieces of sushi and a california roll. At Sushi Blue in South Lansing I can get a sushi lunch for 9.95 with 6 pieces of sushi and a delicious california roll. (has just the imitation crab meat instead of crab salad). I thought the meal at Akagi was skimpy for the price. Although the chef and staff were friendly I wont be back.
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Kenneth Partridge
Nice, small family owned restaurant. The food is consistently good. Their California Roll is my favorite, and is better than any other California Roll Ive had at other restaurants. The bento box meals are always hot and fresh. The chicken katsu is my personal favorite. The service is always friendly and efficient. The restaurant does not have a large seating area, so going when they are not busy is the best time for speed of service and sitting room.
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A Private User
I tried the mini sushi lunch today. The prices were average for sushi but the amount of food was below par and not that great. I didnt like the california roll as Im not a fan of crab salad and there were only 3 pieces of sushi on it. All for 8.95. At Sushi Blue in South Lansing I can get 6 pieces of sushi plus a california roll that is delicious for 9.95. The chef and staff were nice and friendly but I wont be back.
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A Private User
I have never been disappointed while eating here. I get the sushi combo meal and you get 3 sushi rolls (california, shrimp tempora & unagi), noodle salad soup and hot tea for $12. Thank is a steal. It tastes the best I have had and I have been to Sushi Ya and Sushi Blue. Sushi Blue was very bland and I will not be back. Sushi Ya tased good but they seemed to do a lot of high priced special rolls.
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Thomas L. Hufnagel
I have been a customer since it opened in 2003. I currently go there for lunch or dinner 2-4 times per week. I have had Japanese food at every restaurant in Ingham County, many others across the US and in Japan. Akagi has the best combination of great food excellent prices and outstanding service of any place I have been to. Highly recommended.
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A Private User
Just went there last night to dine in. The atmosphere feel so much like dining in a restaurant in JAPAN. But the place is very crowding and small, plus I smell like oil after dining there. The food were okay, cant say theyre the best, and the price is not as cheap as I thought.
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A Private User
Akagi is a nice resturant with fair prices. I like the resturant because the japanese food there is very traditional. The service is also really good. I defintely recommend Akagi for people who want to experience traditional japanese dining and eat yummy food.
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Troy Nelson
I have been going to Akagi for years. And I mean 10+ years. I move around a lot, but always count Akagi as a place I look forward to going back to. The food is reliably great and the staff is very warm and kind.
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K.C. Baran
Weve been going to Akagi Sushi since it first opened and we always enjoy their food. Excellent sushi and a great family owned restaurant. The prices are very reasonable.
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A Private User
Not a flashy place but good sushi with superior service and at the best prices around. After a few visits you will be greeted like an old friend.
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Ash Pettersen
This is my favorite sushi place. Their californias rolls are to die for and the teriyaki chicken is delicious.
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Jake Silbert
Surprisingly very good. Brought the food out in a weird order. Very fresh fish
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Erin Schaeffer
Akagi is delicious and at a great price with a fantastic atmosphere!
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Thurlow Weed
The owner makes you feel like you are home. She is amazing!
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张逸嘉
Very nice place with fresh foods and nice service.
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Saundra Porter
Always delicious food and friendly service!!!
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Ricky Elwood
Quiet and great food yet not expensive
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Kraig G
Good food!