Sushi Akira

“My parents and I have spent years eating our way through New York City's omakase and kaiseki counters, with favorites including Noda, Odo, Muku, Tsukimi, and the now-closed Shion 69 Leonard. We were looking to try somewhere new, and Sushi Akira had long been on our radar—especially after spotting the elusive hairy crab on some of their Instagram posts. Having only encountered it previously at Shion, Jōji, and Masa, we knew we couldn't pass up the opportunity. What we didn't expect was just how much the rest of the meal would impress us. The experience began with a thoughtful progression of sma” — Anne Chen