Akai Sushi

I would call this a reliable, neighbourhood Korean sushi place. Range/selection of fish is adequate and quality is good. Sashimi tends to be cut thick. Service is attentive and friendly. Not too pricey. Decor is reassuringly old school. It’s great to have this place nearby.

December 27, 2024 on Google

Came in at 7:15pm on a Sunday (Dec 15th) and it was busy. Most tables were full; it's a very small restaurant. The waitress Minjo was overwhelmed but very sweet. She immediately let me know it will be a 40 min wait for the food and was apologetic. They had only one chef, back person and one waitress because I assume they didn't anticipate the Sunday dinner traffic? After 10 min of waiting, I did have to go up to the waitress by the sushi making station and just put my order in since I did not even receive a glass of water and be able to put in a drink order while I wait for her to take my food order. Because I was alone and sat at the back of the restaurant, I was a bit hidden so when another group of 4 ppl showed up right after me, she took their order first I believe because she forgot I was there for a second. When I did go up to order, Minjo was very apologetic again and throughout the service so I really can't be upset. I think it was genuinely good service overall other then the busy-ness and perhaps they weren't expecting it tonight. My suggestion for you customers is to pay attention to who's before and after you for service. My suggestion for the staff is to at least give water and take drink orders so eaters can relax while waiting to order mains - food psychology 101. The California roll $7 and the spicy Salmon roll $8 were delicious. Well made, quality fish and almost comparable to my favourite spicy Salmon restaurant in Scarborough. It's been hard to find good sushi places in downtown these last few years and quality and ingredients have suffered. Their Spicy Salmon didn't have too much tempura and infact it was placed on top so you can remove or adjust how much crunch to your salmon. It was exactly the taste and quality I was craving and was very satisfied. Also got their house special Ozeki hot Sake 180ml $12. The total bill came out to $27 before tax and tip. Would come back here and recommend this place.

December 16, 2024 on Google

We just stopped in here for a quick lunch after searching for sushi joints in the area. It's a very cozy little restaurant with only a handful of tables with neatly packed booths. There was only one server working at the time and while things moved a little slower, she does her best with a very friendly and polite demeanor. The food was very adequate and prices were fair. I don't count myself a sushi connoisseur because I generally prefer to just go to a good AYCE place with the amount of sashimi I eat but I think this is decent and will curb your cravings.

August 20, 2024 on Google

It's a very cozy place with good fresh sushi and quite good options to choose from. The server was great and kind and on the of the service

August 8, 2024 on Google

The fish is extremely fresh and the vibe is cozy and inviting. Akai is exactly what we look for when we need a calm environment after a long day with some amazing sushi. If you are into loud music and fancy decor this won’t be your vibe but it is a hidden gem that is not talked about enough in my opinion. Always a great time there!

March 22, 2024 on Google

The food was great and plentiful, especially for the price. My party and I enjoyed everything we ordered. The vegetarian options were really good too. The server was attentive and kind. Overall, I would definitely recommend it if you're looking for sushi in Toronto.

February 18, 2024 on Google

Cozy hole in the wall sushi spot with good sushi! Restaurant is easy to get to and accessible via ttc. They have a wide selection of rolls and sets which are served nicely. Appetizers were ok - tried the veggie tempura and japchae.

September 23, 2023 on Google

Me and my girlfriend went for dinner and we were both craving sushi. We found this place randomly and we were so glad we did! The staff was very attentive and helpful and got us seated right away. They answered our questions about the menu and helped us pick the best options for us (which ended up being the Love Boat) and when everything came out we had no complaints. The sushi tasted so fresh and the portions left us completely satisfied. Definitely a great spot to check out for sushi lovers!

July 24, 2023 on Google