Restaurant
Akaoni
12 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Stephen
September 22, 2020
best sushi in town. get there the second they open or you won't get a seat.
Ashley
July 23, 2021
Known for some of the BEST sashimi on the peninsula! I will forewarn you that their hours are random and the service is well known to be kind of mean (seriously) but literally best sushi.
Kristin
September 19, 2019
The premier sushi restaurant in Carmel. Small and quaint. A favorite with locals, you might miss it if you didn’t know it was there. Making reservations is a must and turn off you cell phones. Be sure to try something from the specials menu! You won’t be disappointed!
Julie
August 25, 2019
Call ahead to check hours and availability. From the Michelin Guide: "With few seats, limited hours and a two-person staff, snagging a table at this no-frills sushiya can be a real challenge. But those willing to make the effort will be rewarded, because Akaoni offers some of the region’s most pristine sushi—at surprisingly down-to-earth prices. A 12-piece chef's choice platter is offered for those who'd like to put their fate in the kitchen's hands, but savvy diners know to go straight for the options on the daily specials board-like buttery local spot prawns served to order from a tank right behind the omnipresent counter. Simply plated and nicely cut, the nigiri far outshines most of the cooked dishes. But if you're looking to supplement your sushi, the light and crispy vegetable tempura is a worthy option."
Call ahead to check hours and availability. From the Michelin Guide: "With few seats, limited hours and a two-person staff, snagging a table at this no-frills sushiya can be a real challenge. But those willing to make the effort will be rewarded, because Akaoni offers some of the region’s most prist…
Ryan
March 10, 2014
Best sushi in Monterey County.
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Location
6th Avenue
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Northwest Carmel