Akira Restaurant

I've lived in Japan for 10 years. Moving to Canada was a sacrifice when it came to my love for sushi... until I found this place! The salmon sashimi, Hamachi and white tuna are to die for - marbled and melts in your mouth!!! The owners and staff are very friendly. I've eaten at many sushi places around Kingston but you don't get the quality of fish and a pleasant experience like this one. If you like sushi - you've found a good place : )

I literally just got home from eating there.. and oh my god.. I have not had better sushi, EVER! The service was amazing, but I went just before closing and had most of the attention :) This was the first time I had been there, and I would recommend it to anyone in Kingston or the surrounding areas. I used to live in the Toronto area – and know good sushi when I see/taste it. This was amazing! Nothing else in Kingston compares – honestly. I have been to every japanese restaurant in Kingtson, and this one tops. The prices were awesome. I left completely satisfied for under $40 (which is amazing considering I am used to paying close to $60 or more to be full).

After 2 years of waiting, we finally made it to...

After 2 years of waiting, we finally made it to this restaurant. The first thing we had was tempura. So if you've had tempura and you thought it was pretty good, well, think again. Was your tempura soggy and not crispy (yes, this could be called soggy)? Well, not this place! I'm told the secret is to use fresh oil. Shame on you who do not use fresh oil! The next item we had was grilled hamachi neck that was sooo good! Tender, flaky, and delicious. Then came the rolls. First it was the spider roll complete with deep fried soft shell crab. The pictures will say it all. The next roll that came was the kamikaze roll. The salmon, tuna, avocado, and cucumber were all fresh with the spicy sauce and tempura flakes sprinkled all over the plate. The third and final roll was a green dragon roll. The shrimp tempura and avocado inside topped with thinly sliced avocado. In general, the presentation is spectacular. You can see that there is a lot of skill and experience that goes into the creation of these rolls. Also, there is no skimping on the ingredients. The rolls are tightly packed and dense. Cannot complain one bit about the rolls. The final part of our meal was a combination plate of sashimi and sushi. You name it, it was on it. Tuna, white tuna, salmon, hamachi, sprinkled with gold flakes. The sashimi was out of this world. Nothing had a fishy taste and I could keep eating it until they had none left in the fridge. My dad had vegetable udon and it was also up to the standard of everything else. Prices seem pretty average (at least in comparison to California). All in all, this was a great experience. The service was top notch and always with a smile. The food was prepared quickly with care and delivered flawlessly. If I lived anywhere near this restaurant, I'd be here at least once a week.

Akira Restaurant is exemplary in the artistry of...

Akira Restaurant is exemplary in the artistry of food service. Not only are their dishes quickly and expertly prepared, but their presentation is spectacular in itself. Easily the best Japanese restaurant in Kingston, they offer a modern yet relaxing atmosphere. With consistent, fine service, Akira is a must for enthusiasts of Japanese cuisine.

Always excellent

Spectacular service, wonderful though a bit kitchy music (though it is just fine j-pop and j-soft pop), amazing menu. The place is clean and relaxing. Wow. One of the best restaurants in Kingston.