I’m so glad you posted about Akemi. I posted on CH about it maybe a year ago – it’s still on our regular rotation. Decor’s not huge for me but I really enjoy the style of their space. It’s also easy for a wheelchair user.
I tend to get some mix of the cucumber salad, tempura, gyoza, and the simpler sushi and rolls. The grilled salmon, tonkatsu, and spicy ramen have all been good. I didn’t care for the small-plate grilled squid; it was tough and it had an odd, bitter flavor. So far, that’s about the only thing that’s been a miss.
The most surprising dish for me has been the yuzu wanna cotta. It’s got a great texture and a delicate, lingering citrusy aroma that is set off well by the garnish of teeny cubes of strawberry and candied peel.
