Fresh eel wrapped with cucumber and rice, topped with sweet sauce.
Sushi • Curry • Asiatic • Chicken
"I wondered why this restaurant described itself on the board outside as ‘fusion’, why there were so many Korean dishes on the menu and why the serving staff have heard of Asahi beer but haven’t heard of The Asahi Shimbun, a Japanese daily newspaper that is at least 50 years old. The answer is that the Akasaka website isn’t being completely honest when it describes their Northampton branch as a Japanese restaurant. They aren’t really Japanese, although some of their menu items are clearly Japanese. Don’t let that put you off, however, as they are serving excellent food and we enjoyed our meal there very much. It cost us about £70 (inc. 10% tip) for our meal for two people including a 175ml glass of Sauvignon Blanc for my lovely wife and two 330ml bottles of Asahi Dry for me. The sushi was excellent, the edamame beans were great but we didn’t feel that the Dolsot Bibimbap (a Korean dish with loads of rice, some shredded vegetables, prawns and a fried egg on top) offered very good value for money at just under sixteen pounds. We would recommend Akasaka in Northampton and would certainly go there again, but if we want a genuinely Japanese meal, prepared and served by Japanese staff, then we will be sticking to Ginza Restaurant on Wellingborough Road in Northampton. Don’t like the way that the male members of staff at Sakura on Bridge Street speak to their female colleagues, very disrespectful, so we avoid that Japanese restaurant nowadays. Great to have a choice of three Japanese restaurants in Northampton post-pandemic, and our favourite of the three is Ginza."
Bbq • Sushi • Healthy • Seafood
"This was my first visit and for my first visit, I brought alone my family and best friend and his family. As we all love Japanese food, our expectation was high. There was a great selection to choose from which also caters for people who is not a Sushi fan with rice, noodles and BBQ meals. The service was great, not too short, where you keep asking for more time, and not too long where you wished you went somewhere else. The food arrived hot and very well presented and you best come hungry as there is plenty of it. The Sushi is really fresh and very tasty. I would highly recommend this restaurant for value for money, great food and friendly surrounding."
Sushi • Asian • Lunch • Curry
Sushi • Asian • Asiatic • Seafood
"What a little gem, Especially for Coventry Stumbled across this little sushi place, A few weeks, Don’t look the most exciting place outside, But the food is good, Outside looks basic, Inside is nice and clean, tables are quite well spaced Let’s not beat around the bush, The place isn’t rocking, with atmosphere I read another review, saying the place is small and shabby, But lets get down too the food the sushi is good, They don’t call me fat boy for nothing I’ve visited around 10 times Not tried the sushi boats yet, But suppose to be good Spicy tuna and salmon is good Yaki Gyoza is good Tuna Tataki good Salmon tataki good Chicken Katsura curry really good If you like Wagamama This is next level above, You will never visit Wagamama again Food Is very fresh, the chef takes great pride in preparing the sushi Really nice food Simple surroundings Basic tables and service is good Please note it Is not fine dining Just enjoy the food 1 hour visit max Atmosphere 5/10 I’m being generous, because I enjoyed the food It’s basic Seating and space 5/10 Staff 6/10 Don’t say much, but very efficient and polite Food 7/10 Worth a visit Just to taste nice sushi"
Sushi • Asian • Japanese • Vegetarian
"I visited the restaurant on a Sunday at noon in early September, having been there a few years ago as well. I enjoy this place for its relaxed atmosphere and the friendly, attentive staff. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes under the broad category of "Japanese fusion." Overall, the food is delicious, though some dishes can be a bit on the sweeter or saltier side. During my last visit, we tried the chicken ramen, miso eggplant, wagyu gyoza, sushi, miso-glazed salmon, soft shell crab tacos, and Korean fried chicken (“KFC”). Everything was very good, and the value for money is excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant!"