Akemi Berkeley

Akemi Berkeley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Micky

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Nomuna was a spectacular server, I've been in the industry for over 20 years in various Front Of House positions. I know good servers when I see them. Nomuna was the best server I've had in a very very long time. I noticed that she was the person the other servers went to when they had a problem, first. She handled the other servers problems, while taking care of several tables, like it was nothing. Her guidance and knowledge took my experience from a 3/5 to a 7/5. All Restaurants should have someone like her! 100/100 service!
   

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   Betty VIP

   San Francisco40 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The only thing I have to say about Akemi is: I wish the outside sign was more visible. The building is painted black and there is a small name on the side painted in black. I wish there was large letters in the front painted a different color. That would make the restaurant easier to locate. The food was delicious. I would go back.
   

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   Debra

   San Francisco32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food! Excellent service! Excellent Restaurant! Every visit....
   

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   SherryM

   San Francisco3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, pleasant relaxed environment, fair pricing….quality!
   

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   Carole

   San Francisco15 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   My friend and I decidec on Akemi based on reviews as neither of us had eaten there before. I was immediately struck by the warm and inviting atmosphere. I was seated immediately, even though my friend had not yet arrived. After he arrived, we placed our order. The dishes came out and my Lion King roll was delicious. My friend's nigiri were not very attractive and he said that they weren't all that good. We had to ask a second time for me salad. To get the waitress' attention took a little doing, even though the place was not very busy. I probably won't go back.
   

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   Nancy VIP

   San Francisco25 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 30, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Dining at Akemi is always a satisfying experience: the food is delicious, fresh and a good value for the quality and size of portions. I typically order the Salmon miso bento, it comes with delicious white miso soup, salmon grilled with umami rich miso sauce and extra on side, cabbage salad, roasted brussel sprouts with honey mustard glaze and rice; enough food to take a portion home for next days lunch. Love the ambience when they play soft Jazz : pop music not so much since I still like to have conversations with my dining companions. I’ve come here many times over many years and it is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants for all kinds of occasions.
   

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   Meowyee

   San Francisco42 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 13, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   After our recent dining experiences, we would recommend this restaurant for the locals who want decent Japanese cuisine, go for the sake and sushi, the combo plates are good value.
   

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   Ariel

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best Sushi in the Bay! Amazing experience great food I love the menu
   

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   Betsy

   San Francisco39 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I come a lot because it’s like home for me with Shirley
   

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    Paul VIP

    Portland42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We ate at Akemi two nights in a row. That says it all. Counter seating was tons of fun. Watching the masters at work was best theater in Berkeley. Food was simply delicious. And, we will return!
    

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