AKIKOS

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   The service was great, and I enjoyed the food. The experience was great as well it just wasn't outstanding. It could be my misunderstanding of the restaurant intentions, but I would have enjoyed it more if there were more interactions between the chef and the customers. Other omakase experiences I've been to (cheaper even) had more interactions. Maybe it's because this place is more expensive, so the chefs interact less and focus more on the craftsmanship and taste?
   

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   hungry

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   One of the top few omakase experiences of my life. Absolutely beautiful progression of small dishes and fish. Service was perfect - warm and not stuffy. Looking forward to doing it again.
   

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   TheCrankyGourmet

   Baltimore

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great tasting experience-the best we have ever had!
   

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   JulioL

   San Francisco

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent. What an experience! We will definitely be back and bring friends.
   

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   AniseA

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 17, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food. Great experience. Reconvene for a very special occasion.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 7, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a wonderful experience at Akikos. The service and chef was amazing and attentive. The food was so good and love the menu. We celebrated my husband’s birthday and we had a great time. Loved the toast with toro and caviar! The sesame ice cream was delicious. The new location is nice open and modern. Will definitely be coming back. :)
   

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   JACKH

   Sacramento

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 7, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   Do Akikos' omakase first, then graduate to FriendsOnly.
   

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   RLYS

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 5, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   amazing experience! wonderful food and exceptional service.
   

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   veee

   San Francisco

   49 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   49 reviews

   Dined on April 29, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Great service. Awesome sexy decor. Sushi rice was bit soggy.
   

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    HaleyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    There was a lot of thought and care out I to the food here.
    

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and sushi was excellent! Their service was amazing thank you Allen Lee! Beautiful decor and love everything about the restaurant.
    

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    Nemo

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic meal. Friendly and attentive service from the entire staff. Beautiful, delicious food.
    

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    ChrisY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had the lunch omakase set menu with my spouse and it was wonderful. Loved the toro on toast with caviar and the squid cucumber salad. Andrew doing the nigiri preparation was amazing and the fish and urchin was A+. Will be back again.
    

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    BenM

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Took myself alone to AKIKOS as a treat after a long work period and at the end of a long work trip. It was everything I had hoped and more, the food was amazing especially the Uni WOW....... Staff, especially the sushi chef were amazing and I'd absolutely pay the $$$$ and go again when in SF,
    

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    Brookstrout

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best sushi by far in San Francisco. I felt like we were in Tokyo!
    

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16. GB

    GuyB

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    The previous location was SO much better in every way. There was an almost total lack of interaction from the staff when we arrived at the Chefs stage. Basically ignored by the sushi chefs for a good 10 minutes and almost throughout the meal. This is So different from the highly personal service at the old location. What happened? Add to that, the meal was lackluster. Our last experience at the old location was one of the best sushi meals I’ve ever had. This just felt like going through the motions. One stand out example was the dramatic difference in the signature toro caviar toast. The version last night just felt pre made and stale. A huge difference to the stellar and outstanding version at the old location. For a $1,000 total check for two people I was disappointed in every way.
    

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    AngelaC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The experience was amazing. The food was perfect and the drink pairing was exceptional. Would go back anytime.
    

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    Tyler

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We thought every course was great and was worth the price of admission. Recommend omakase here!
    

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Very expensive and they serve small portions but the place is very quiet and the staff are very friendly.
    

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    Carlalive

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We reserved 2 seats at the sushi bar for lunch, having enjoyed Aikido's in its previous location . It really was perfection! Calm cool atmosphere, in which you can see each chef preparing different fish dishes...each in a measured and careful way. In front of us the chef was taking mackerel from a traditional basket, and laying them out and covering them with salt...fascinating to watch. Then he became the nigiri chef...relaxed perfection! The food was flat out superb, with variety, imagination, and expertise, from a small egg shaped cup with dashi and a tiny poached quail egg, to tiny fried sweet fish, to snow crab in the most delicate custard with shaved winter truffles, to grilled milk toast with ground toro and a big band of caviar on top. And the nigiri! So fresh, perfect and gorgeous, with tiny amounts of bright pickled things on top! I had one glass of sake, which paired with every dish. Expensive, but worth every penny...you will never regret trying this experience!
    

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The best hands down in the city. ! 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ my second time going and I’m looking forward for my next visit ! 🥳
    

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    CharleneC

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful space, friendly staff, and delicious lunch omakase.
    

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    空间很大 环境很好 很漂亮 适合约会 服务也很贴心 食物也不错 总体下来是会再去的餐厅！ 推荐推荐推荐
    

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4

    Want a night out with some amazing sushi, this is not the place to go. Delicacies does not mean delicious, and definitely does not mean worth it. $500 to taste things you wouldn’t want to taste is not a good sushi experience. We were looking forward to this night out together, and were willing to pay their steep price tag for a night to remember. Regrets all around, and a night to forget. Don’t waste your time, or your money.
    

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What an excellent omakase lunch. Cocktails were sublime as was the sake. And the food was beautifully prepared and delivered. Very excited about this new incarnation of AKIKOS.
    

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    HK10003

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    Overrated. Sake selection was pretty average. Did not try the cocktail. Not sure why it’s sought after. There are better options in the city
    

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    Allen

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    so good! the decor is admirable and our chef was lovely!
    

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Pricey but worth every cent. Delicious, exquisite and luxurious. A real treat
    

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    GuillermoS

    Miami

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Espectacular comida y servicio Un poco caro, pero absolutamente recomendable
    

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    FrankieF

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    GREAT FOOD AND SERVICE... WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
    

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    abcdd

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5

    nice place but over priced at $250/person good to try once. but i don't plan to go again
    

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    Excellent

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Just amazing !! We just visited their new location on Folsom. The Omakase is to die for, and the sake pairing is very well done with a nice variety of flavors-textures.
    

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    From start to finish, everything was so well prepared and presented. No portion of our omakase experience was left to chance or seemed unintentional. I can’t wait to return many times over!
    

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    BoiArdi

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    Superb and inspired food, elegant surroundings, soundtrack that accentuated the mood.
    

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    Camelia

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had an amazing meal, everything was presented in such a creative way and made of the freshest ingredients. 10/10 recommended (and make sure to sit at the counter)
    

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    scottdreiersf

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I've been a few times to their old location on Bush and this was the first time at their new location. It was always beyond excellent and this was beyond that. It's omakase only and it's not cheap ($250pp). This was a very special date - I was taking a special lady from Denver out for dinner. And the first date in SF with her or anyone in 27 years (I'm a widower). The experience delivered across the board. Very serene. Lots of polished wood making a 4 sided counter area with the sushi making mostly happening inside the quad. We were not rushed at all. I'd describe the food but I would fail. It's a mix of starters chefs creations followed by more familiar nigiri. Although I'd hesitate to say familiar. The fish is very unique. Aged to perfection and pristine. I will go again but this is not an everyday experience. A Glass of champagne, a cocktail, some sake and the food + tip was $800+. Worth every penny. And for the bonus, my date absolutely loved the experience and is now my lady friend.
    

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    LawrenceL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely amazing! Every detail is well thought out; from the interior design, music, high standard of service from the wait staff, not to mention the exquisite food, both delicious and aesthetically stunning. Truly inspiring.
    

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    AlexG

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    The food was just okay, especially for the price. Each piece of sushi did not have a distinct flavor, rather they all tasted like generic fish on rice. I also accidentally ingested a paint chip, due to some breakage of the bowl in was served on. The dessert was a basic and small scoop of black sesame ice cream. It seemed like they thought putting gold flakes on everything made it fancy, but where was the flavor?! Not going back.
    

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Omakase at AKIKOS was amazing. I’ve already told so many people about it. I can’t wait to come back and try it again.
    

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40. EG

    EdwardG

    Tucson

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Superb Japanese cuisine. The one whole bottle of white wine on the menu was not available. For a high-end establishment collecting $800 for 2 at the end of the evening this was tantamount to negligence with NO compensation offered - such as two half bottles for the same price. Very ungracious and left a bad impression.
    

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