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Akebono
Authentic Japanese flavors in Sacramento—where tradition meets fresh, affordable sushi and bento.
4.4(5 reviews)
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Authentic Japanese flavors in Sacramento—where tradition meets fresh, affordable sushi and bento.
Akebono is a popular Japanese restaurant in Sacramento, offering a wide selection of sushi, bento boxes, and traditional dishes like teriyaki and tempura. Known for its spacious seating, friendly service, and excellent value, it caters to both small parties and large groups. With a 4.5-star rating, it's a go-to spot for fresh, tasty meals in a welcoming atmosphere, complete with draft beer and ample parking.
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Fresh, handcrafted sushi rolls with a variety of options, including specialty rolls and traditional favorites.
Complete lunch or dinner sets featuring tempura, teriyaki, sushi, and more, offering great value and variety.
Classic dishes like beef teriyaki, katsu don, and tempura, served with rice and sides for a hearty meal.
Full-service sushi bar with bar seating for an interactive dining experience and fresh preparations.
Accommodations for large parties in a separate room, ideal for events and gatherings with advance arrangements.
Selection of draft Japanese beer and beverages to complement your meal, served ice-cold.
Walked down from my house for the first time. Had the fried port cutlet over rice with sauce and egg. Aka Katsu Don. It was amazing! So much food for the price! I ate about 2/3rds of it and took the rest home for a snack the next day. The service was prompt and the draft Japanese beer was perfect! Definitely going into my restaurant rotation. If you need to seat a larger group, there's a side room behind the bank where you can have up to several dozen people be served at once. I would suggest looking / calling ahead before your large party arrives. Also a full on Sushi Bar as well with bar seating.
I decided to try this place after seeing so many positive reviews and high ratings on Google. When I arrived, I was greeted at the door, and the restaurant seemed large with different seating sections. However, it appeared that smaller parties (under 5–6 people) were seated in the front area. The main reason I gave 3 stars is the service. It took more than 8 minutes before anyone came to take my drink order, and when I finally ordered a drink with my sushi, it was another 20 minutes before the food arrived (the restaurant wasn’t busy). During that time, I noticed a group of four elderly guests who came in after me and left angrily because no one attended to them. That speaks to how inattentive the service was. I also felt bad for the two servers working the front—they looked exhausted, which I believe is due to understaffing and poor management. No one ever came by to ask if I needed anything or to check if my food was okay. The food itself was just average compared to other sushi places I’ve tried. One roll that was supposed to be served hot was only lukewarm, making me wonder if it had been sitting out. The bathroom was clean, but I was disappointed there were no touchless faucets or paper towels, and the door opened inward, forcing me to touch the doorknob after washing my hands. On the positive side, free parking was available in front of the restaurant. Overall, this place has potential, but they really need to improve staffing and customer service.
A very popular sushi restaurant! Came here with my cousin for dinner to try and branch out from our usual spots. The sushi was tasty and they have tons of options. It was very busy the day we went but they have a lot of seating to accommodate. The staff were nice and the restaurant definitely has a high busy kind of energy to it from the decor to how many people were there. Have only been here the one time, so I want to come back to try some other options. The roll I got (sorry can’t remember the name) had fresh sliced lemon on top which I love. We did get one roll that had cream cheese in it and it honestly was too much cream cheese that we poked it out. Would come back!
I'm always pleasantly surprised when I get a meal here. The restaurant is fairly close to the house and I see it whenever I go to the Japanese bakery just outside. But I tend to stop in only when we want to grab a good meal but feel a bit rushed. So we pick Akebono because we can get there quickly. So we end up coming here, order our food, and then have a very good meal. Typically this is for lunch so I really recommend the bento boxes. The tempura I had last time was excellent and the sushi is very good. I also recommend their beef teriyaki. The meals are a great deal and come with plenty of food. The staff is always friendly and service is quick. The restaurant is large so there's rarely any waiting, and plenty of parking. Highly recommended.
The value for the price is exceptional! The beer is served ice-cold and complements any dish perfectly. Everything, from the tables and dining areas to the bathrooms, is impeccably clean. The customer service is outstanding; the staff is friendly and ensures that food for the entire party arrives together. The tasteful artwork and decorations create a charming, homey atmosphere, despite the spacious layout. I would definitely return!
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