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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been visiting this place for years. I always order the bento teryaki/tempura combo. Its a no-frills place, but the prices are great and portions are big. Its a good choice for lunch- I think...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be a favorite of mine back when I was in high school. But I haven't gone back here since because I've found other spots to get my Japanese food fix. I didn't hate their food though,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
BUYER BEWARE: yes, the food is cheap, but quality is lacking.I was excited to eat here since the place was full at 6pm, and a good handful of people were coming in to pick up their to-go orders. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap and delicious Japanese food! The decor leaves something to be desired, but the food makes you forget all that. I was introduced to this wonderful place a couple years ago and I keep coming back....
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on Friday after a day of fun in the sun beach hopping from Ocean Beach to Rockaway Beach!!It was packed, but we waited for about 5 minutes! We were seated and there was the rush of service!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok ive been coming here for 23yrs (and im 24) and i freakn love it!!! it is a hole in the wall but hey its fn good!!! service is good even when their busy...they do need to upgrade but why when you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Akagi ever since I was a little girl back in the 80's and I love this place. Although they've had the same decor for as long as I can remember, and their no-frills dining area is as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Akagi is about as lo-fi as can be -- from the no frills dining room, right down to the transistor radio playing old school tunes. Yeah, they're keepin' it real. What it lacks in atmosphere, it more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bento Box for under 8 bucks cant be beat!!! the chiken was good, just a little fatty bust very good, The miso soup was great as was the tempura, the place is a little plan looking but if I want to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I use to eat here , so I came back to see how it is. My son and his friend and I went there .Combo dinners for 2 items - 7.95, combo dinners for 3 items - 9.95.You will get a wide choice of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Akagi has been a family favorite for several years now, and i have to say that this place really does have good food for a great value. I still have tasted better then Akagi, but for the price you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
really crowded place, food was ok but not great.. it is pretty cheap but it feels like youre eating in a closet.. dont know why this place is still open
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp is all about people reviewing a restaurant based on the place's ability to live up to expectations - expectations about food, service, decor, portions, pricing, etc.And I gotta say, Akagi always...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sat in the back sushi bar for the first time. Completely different experience. They really *really* need to replace the sushi counter -- the formica surface is horribly sticky -- I think it's just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to come to for generous portioned bento boxes at a super affordable price. The Tempura and Mackerel is my favorite. But I've tried almost everything here and it's pretty decent...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For some odd reason, this is my parents' absolute favorite Japanese restaurant. Me: "Where do you want to eat for your birthday, Mom?"Mom: "Akagi!"I think they enjoy it because of A) affordability and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As mentioned in previous reviews, this place is only good for their bentos. Its a great deal as far as quantity since they give you mucho stuff to munch on. The taste is EH...kinda gets dull after...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, this place is okay -- the food, the service, the surroundings..The only thing that was awesome about Akagi was that the service were HUUUUGE! I could only eat half of what they served me because...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for several years now. It's a real good place if you're one for bento boxes. They give good portions and the food tastes good. It's also about $9.00 even for dinner, where as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last week with my newly found bud Brian. Onto the food:Wow...well for 9 bucks it wasn't bad, I ordered a tuna sashimi and chicken teriyaki combination. There were actually a lot of people...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was between this restaurant or its neighbor - spiral. And to my regret I chose the former. I have never in my life experienced an allergic reaction to food. . .until now. My eyelid and lip...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just okay all the way around.I know Japanese food. Nothing special here, but not bad either.Servers are a bunch of kids that don't look like they know how to wash there clothes.Still, the people are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best japanese restaurant that i've gone to. been going here since the mid-80's and i have yet to find a better place for the price. if anyone remembers, there was a restaurant called:...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At work this is our official place to go to for Japanese food. The food here is excellent and the price is pretty cheap. Only down side is that parking can be difficult so you just have to get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, I enjoyed this place more than I thought I would. I was told by my friends that this place was cheap, and that it wasn't going to be like "OMG WOW" sushi or anything, but quite honestly, I thought...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love sushi. BUT I wouldn't suggest coming here if you are in search of delicious, quality sushi. This is definitely the place to go if you are craving for Japanese food but have a budget....
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have to say that the quality of the food here is more of a 2.5-3 however the cheap prices and portions make up for the quality! its a good place to come for lunch break. I usually get the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here every since I was little and I have never had a bad meal. The bento boxes are such a great deal and you always get full! The rolls are awesome too. I love the Dragon roll! So...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi is like a horror movie, exciting, mind boggling, and might even make you get up and run for the exit! However, just like any good horror movie, Sushi is only good when done right!Akagi...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Combination (bento boxes) are such a deal! For the two-item bento box, I choose salmon teriyaki and tuna sashimi! All this with rice, miso soup, and salad for $7.95. Miso Soup: Too much salt, I wish...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant used to be good (went there from '91 to '02). From 2003 and after, the food truly sucked!!! They utilized incompetent/inexperienced cooks. Also noticed several other customers...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PROS: Great food (big portions) / Reasonable price CONS: Busy place - sometimes have to wait a long time to be seated / No parking.Overall 4 stars. Great place to take your co-workers out for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to this place for 15 years. Yes, thank you; I have been going there more years than I have actually aged! It is a little whole in the wall; but those are the best! Their sushi is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally hole in the wall place. From the outside, it looks like the whole experience will be crap but the food's actually pretty good. REAL cheap too. I always get a bento with tuna sashimi and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ol' faithful. I forget how much I like this place. The biggest bang for your buck, PERIOD. Considering how much you pay for food, you probably shouldn't expect much. People need to lighten up!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I knew about Akagi years ago! I went for my first time tonight and was surprised at how crowded they were, given it was a Wednesday, but we were seated immediately, served hot yummy tea and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This review is from a visit a few years back.Ate at the tiny Sushi bar in the back, because the place is always packed with cheap ass people that will eat anything that is half decent and dirt cheap....
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mexicans make the best Japanese food.Been coming here for years, and yes its not the fanciest place. Read some past reviews, and yes the waiters/busboys DO keep chopsticks and napkins in their pockets...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my first introduction to japanese cuisine (aside from the sushi we sampled in 5th grade as part of "culture" week when our class was assigned Japan) was here at akagi. i still remember being served...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For $8, I got tempura, sushi, sashimi, rice and a side salad. You're really paying for what you're eating. Cheap food = cheap quality. The sushi seemed dry, but the sashimi was pretty good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm. Just had another delicious lunch at Akagi. I like the maki best, and you can ask them to add avocado to any of them if you like. Try a fresh salmon/avocado roll there and you'll be a fan. Prices...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to a good friend, we found a place where we could grab cheap dinner when I don't feel like cooking on a school night. A $10 bento box with 3 items for dinner? Not bad. I really like the grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It may be a hole in the wall, but it's definitely worth checking out.Great food for the price. Only downfall in my opinion are the long lines on some nights.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the price and owned by authenic Japanese peeps. This is the place for cheap bento boxes and it does not break your wallet. The nigiri is also a damm good deal for those of you that like sea urchin...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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It is a small restaurant but definitely great food for a great price, the servings are decent and well worth every penny spent- great variety of different entree's and the service was wonderful as well. Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally a sushi place for me! :)Can't beat the price!Their service is great. I sat at the counter and the chef cracked jokes with me the entire time. I even got full. I had a bunch of stuff including...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care how cheap the food is, if a restaurant sucks, its sucks. The service was terrible! The waitress went to 2 other tables that were seated after us that weren't even ready to order before...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Low cost Japanese eats here.it's inexpensive; lots of noisy people.It's not good food, its filling and inexpensive.It's a lot of food for 8 bucks; what do you expect ?
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking to get your money's worth, look no further. I say that because their menu is reasonably priced, especially the bento boxes. The portions in theirs are a good size. The sushi rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I use to eat here all the time with some friends. This place gets pretty busy to be sure to get there early or be prepared to wait. I usually get the combo tonkatsu and beef terriyaki. The terriyaki...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, You totally get what you pay for. Lunch speicals are totally bomb and dinner bentos are still reasonable in price. I wish they did have more of a suish selection, but totally great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like. i like.i've been eating at this restaurant for more than a decade now, it's always a sure thing. im even on a first name basis with the staff, though some of the bus boys can be too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is GREAT!!! Very inexpensive, and their bento boxes are sooo worth the price... It's very popular here at my work... My buddies love Japanese food, and their cuts of sashimi is VERY...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a family favorite and it's well justified-my family has been getting food here for just about 10 years...great crunchy tempura, yummy teriaki meat---just good good here! I never sit down and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made it back via the take out menu. I have a bad cold and I needed MISO soup to make me feel somewhat human again. The take out menu had 2 kid options both at $3.75. Chicken Teryaki, rice, 1 piece...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummay!! caterpillar rolls are the best.. bento boxs are cheap and good. dnt sit at the bar! youll sweat the whole time! haha really, its hot up in there! chunky sushi guy is cool! and the guy with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A "hole in the wall" type of sushi joint. The wait times are terribly long at times, but if your looking for some pretty good food at a great price then it'll be worth the wait. The service is all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a little hole in the wall place. they make california rolls the way i'm used to having them, nj/ny style. surprisingly fresh fish for the sushi. you get a lot of food for your money, and the prices...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Speaking in all honesty, I have yet to find another place that I can buy a cheap decent bento box other than what Akagi delivers. Akagi simply has the cheapest (decently good and well proportioned)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This little popular hole-in-the-wall restaurant used to be one of my favorite Japanese bargain bites in the Peninsula when I was younger. Cheap combination meals that are quite good. My palate has...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been coming here since i was young and the deliciousness has stayed the same and the prices are very reasonable if i have only 10 dollars in my pocket. food is yummy and the bento box is to die...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here a lot when I was young. I finally had the chance to go here since I was invited by my cousin's and got my usual bento teriyaki beef and BOY was I disappointed. The beef was soooo dry...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After we had 3 dinners here, all suggested by others, my husband so insightfully named this place, "A-ca-ca". Really, is this even Japanese food? The sushi we got every time, and that's 3 times that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I'm feeling some cheap, local Japanese food, I always think of Akagi. Since, it is rather small, whenever you visit there is almost guaranteed wait. Parking is accessible. Most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the absolute WORST service and worst Japanese food I've ever had. I've gone here about twice, and both times I stood at the door and no one came to seat me. I'm like "Am I invisible...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go for affordable, yet good, Japanese food.I've been coming here for several years now and they've improved on decor a little, but nothing spectacular. Somewhat a hole in the wall...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place because my husband and I can have a satisfying dinner for $25 (without alcohol) and still have leftovers to take home. It's affordable, basic Japanese fast food. The dinners come...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
came here for lunch, and it wasn't too bad. the reason for the three stars is because, for vegetarians, there's not much of a variety. i don't know if there's a different dinner menu, but for me, for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i wish they answer the phone more often or when they do they don't put you on hold for half an hour but the food is good..sushi has too much rice & less meat but i like the chicken teriyaki enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quality taste at an unbelievable price.No frills with this place - you don't come here for the ambiance - and they don't get fancy with the maki (rolls) either; they have the basic last time I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food and its portions are worth every cent. I love their tempura and their tonkatsu. Don't expect such great ambiance. Parking could be a challenge at times. P.S. Just make sure you write your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though the pricing has gone up just slightly over the years, it's still not bad. And the food is still pretty good for the price and amount they offer. Make sure you know that this place opens at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok food for the price. The sushi rice can be soggy. The combo lunch/dinners are inexpensive which unfortunately translates to mediocre food.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food at good prices. Nothing to write home about but service is friendly and quick and food is tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The tempura and chicken katsu are delicious. The meal was filling and satisfying, and the place was crowded. I've been here twice and haven't been disappointed. The service is really nice too.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to Akagi for over 15 years and never once have i been disappointed. If you go for dinner you may have to wait a little because the space is small and they are always busy. They...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here numerous time, and i love their food. The price is cheap too-for japanese food. The only downside was the service. You have to wait forever to be seated since the place is always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I pretty much grew up eating at Akagi and still to this day, I have random cravings for it.The atmosphere of this restaurant is a little dim and gloomy bc it's so small and it's not fancy shmancy....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of our favorite restaurants to come to as a family. There's really nothing spectacular about it but it's always so crowded. Food is cheap, plentiful and very yummy. Great service too.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been coming here since i was a little kid and i still love this place! the prices aren't bad at all and they give pretty good portions. i love their clear noodles with beef; it's my favorite!
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Akagi is like a bare christmas tree during the holidays. It's there to serve its purpose without the glitz, glamour and warmth. If you're hungry and want a quick bite, Akagi is a decent spot to go...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here probably a total of 3 times in the last 5 years, and as I remembered the food is okay (almost meh) but it was cheap! And then last Saturday I had a hankering for fish and chips but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great for a quick japanese lunch. the prices are decent, the portions are good and the service is fast.the interior could be a litter better but then again, i'm in and out of the place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
again don't really know the hype but i suppose it is better than tani's kitchen.. at least you get elbow room here. the staff is very nice and our food came accordingly. the bento's are very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Living in San Francisco, I kept hearing about a quality Japanese dining establishment in San Bruno near the Old Lyon's on El Camino. Anyhow, when we first went here, we ended up going to the wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place for so long that I remember when they had record albums as their menus (Akagi veterans know what I mean) and have not been disppointed. What else can you ask for-good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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this place is a little on the small side but it has good food at a good price. i usually get the combination and am pretty satisfied off of just that.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place and constantly go here to the chagrin of my wife. I don't get the cause for angst. You get good food for a good price. It's not too much of a hole in the wall, but I will...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone there a few times, mostly because of the good prices, even though their tea is disgusting and I have to avoid wondering if my food is clean. Unfortunately, the last time I ordered sushi has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite Japanese restaurant. I've been going here since I can remember. May not be to the liking of the sushi guru but I think the sushi's decent and they have great bento boxes.Good costumer...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been coming here since the 80's when a Japanese-Hawaiian business colleague turned us onto it. Been bringing the whole family ever since. Food is cheap and decent. Don't show up expecting to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants. The portions are good and so are the prices! Can't beat that for a "hole in the wall" type of place. I usually like to order their shogun bento, which...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We call this place soap-tea-sushi.. that reason should be pretty obvious..I think Akagi is "decent". The bento boxes are a huge deal. You get a really decent amount of food for pretty cheap. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I lovidy love love cooked food. I guess that's why this review isn't going to be about the sushi. I haven't tried it...and I probably won't ever. I like the yummy bento boxes. Delicious! I always...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up on Akagi! I've been going there since I was very small and I still love it!The portions are very generous and the food is really good! I really like the lunch time special bentos which are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Akagi's is an affordable Japanese restaurant. The bento boxes are a bargain and are very delicious. You can get quite full here for a very reasonable amount of money.The sushi isnt the best here. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The wait is horrendously wrong, however, it could be due to my wrong timing. Dinner is probably going to be the worst time to arrive here since it will always be packed. The place is pretty small,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give this a zero stars, I would. I see a lot of people waiting for this place so I decided to try it out. The worst made sushi ever. I could make better looking and tasting sushi when I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hole-in-the-wall japanese restaurant that is always busy. Food is good and cheap. A little dirty but that doesn't keep me from coming back.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I use to eat at this place all the time. Its near my home. What can I say - its cheap decent Japanese Food. But its always pack, service is slow and food can take a while. But if your low in funds...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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I have been eating at Akagi for several years. Don't mistake this small spot coz flocks of people eat here! The food is reasonably good and servings are huge. I just hope they can expand the place a little bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Im orginally from San Bruno, and I used to eat at the place ALL THE TIME. I used to eat at Ichiban on El Camino, until I found that this place is like 1/2 the price (or even less!)The reason I gave 4...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
**update/revised 7/19/07* OH my, the raised their prices AGAIN. Two item combo is now $7.55!! Oh wells, inflation I guess.***************************************************************************...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is a little whole in the wall that you would never just find by chance. i think the bento boxes are very good for the price. $7.95 for 3 items with a pretty big variety. the owner of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best value Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area! My parents have been coming here before I was even born. Now I introduce all my friends to this little place. It's a hidden gem! They've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before I bring anyone to this place I have to warn them about how shabby it looks on the inside. Definitely a hole in the wall.The wait is just awful at lunchtime but the quality and quantity of food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now, I'm not what you would call a "picky eater." I ate just about everything growing up, and thats one reason why I'm a fat ass, hehe. But finding a cheap Japanese restaurant is like spotting a Dr....
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, they use imitation crab and all other substitutes but hey, as long as their sushi is wrapped in seaweed and decently priced under 3 dollars, I'm in!I got a bento box loaded with veggie and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Memorable rating: 5 out of 5... (whenever I think Japanese... I think of this place)This is a bargain japanese dinnerIf you are low on cash....or just feel cheap for real good food...You are in for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the bestest cheap eats around. The food is good, the service is fast and how can you pass up a Japanese entree for under $10. I've been going here for the past 15 years and the menu is still...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place might be a hole in the wall but for $7.95 you can't beat the Akagi Dinner which comes with salad, soup, rice, 4 shrimp tempura and veggies, california rolls, and your choice of meat. By the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Affordable. That's that the best thing we can say about this place.Their shogun bento is a great value, but we can probably make this at home for $2. I'd use the extra $5 we'd save for some dessert....
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fast Japanese food that satisfies your hunger. For $7.95 plus tax you can get the Akagi California Lunch: 4 pieces of shrimp and veggie tempura, 3 piece cali roll and a choice of an entree ( I usally...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The non-ambience works if you are not trying to impress anybody, and they pass the savings onto you in the form of a cheap and overflowing bento box at $6.95. The nigiri is just $1 apiece - we had the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really do have to agree with most of the other posts. The food is excellent & cheap but the wait stinks.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The cheapest Japanese food around! For $6.95 you can stuff your face with their shogun bento box. I had to unbutton my jeans after having dinner there. Sushi is just okay. It's prepared by Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While the food is not of the greatest quality, the price and service is. For less than 8 dollars you can order a very filling bento box that is decent enough to satisfy all of your expectations. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's cheap and decent, which are the only things this place has going for itit's dirty, crowded, and as hole-in-the-wall as you can get for anything outside of san francisco [neatly tucked away in a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been going here for over 15 years. Gotta say its gotten alot more popular. Good price Good food.
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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Akagi has great Japanese food it is a small place in san bruno the service is fast.It is very reasonable in price. The offer a variety of Japanese food.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cheapest Japanese Food around - you really can't go wrong if you're on a tight budget and craving for a filling Japanese dinner. It's incredible how this place survives, given their dirt-cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is almost a 5....almost. the food is good, authentic and the serving is generous...the price is the best part...its unbelievably cheap! and i really think its one of the best deals around!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like going to this Japanese restaurant because its soo cheap for what you get! For their combo plates you get them with a side of miso and salad.. for a regular combo ($6.95) that includes 2 items,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant.. It's one of those hole n the wall, but their food is great.. Their bento box is the best, you get what you pay for and the food is excellent..
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh....my friends recommended this place over yokoso nippon in pacifica, and i thought it would be better, especailly with its amazing prices and wide variety in their bento boxes..but, it was far...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for nearly 20 years and it still doesn't disappoint. The prices are amazing for what you get. I nearly always get the Akagi dinner which comes with soup, 4 pieces of shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great prices and japanese food. They a little sushi bar in the back too. It's a little hole in the wall but fills my tummy up perfectly.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here since I was in the womb - seriously, my mom discovered sushi when she was pregnant with me and she ate here at least three times a week. When I was a kid we would come here every...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Akagi's on the recommendation of one of my high school students, and the rave reviews on Yelp. Save your money, folks! This place does not even serve fresh salmon sake/sashimi; the spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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Another "hole in the wall" restaurant. I love these types. They have great food for great prices with helpful servers. My favorite here is the bento boxes, especially the teriyaki chicken and beef....
judysbook.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's amazing that this place can survive on how little they charge for food, but when you've got a line outside waiting to get in, I guess it makes up for it. The food is tasty, portions are sizeable...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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We have been going here for at least 5 years now. We love their food, you just need to get there early, just before opening so that you can get seated right away, otherwise they is always a long line. Lots of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Akagi in San Bruno: Great Japanese Food at 61.41947% the Price! You know that feeling when you discover a restaurant that's really good, super cheap, you know it's going to become part of your regular...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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I used to eat here frequently because I lived so close to this restaurant. Honestly, the food is not that bad, but it's far from great. The service is slow, it's always too crowded (there's maybe about 10 max)...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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