Love my baby Teo! Best bartender and the ramen and sushi is always delish!
Ryan B.Stopped by Akeno Sushi in Old Town Alexandria for dinner and left wondering why it took me so long to try this place. First off, the service was excellent from the moment we walked in until we rolled ourselves out. Friendly, attentive, and they actually seemed happy to see us—which is always a bonus. The inside is a little bigger than it looks from the outside. It has that casual-cool vibe: modern, comfortable, and the kind of place where you could either have a quiet dinner or settle in with friends and a few rounds of sushi and sake. Now… let’s talk food. Avocado Salad – perfectly ripe avocado sliced thin and drizzled with a sesame dressing over fresh greens. Light, clean, and a solid way to start the evening. Miso Soup – classic, hot, and comforting with little cubes of tofu floating around doing their thing. Exactly what you want after wandering around Old Town in the cold. Caramelized Brussels Sprouts – not something you expect at a sushi spot, but wow. Slightly crispy, a little sweet, and topped with fried garlic slices that basically say, “yes, you will order this again.” Then the sushi arrived. We ordered one of the nigiri platters along with a spider roll, and this is where Akeno flexes a little. The fish tasted incredibly fresh, the rice was perfectly balanced, and every bite had that clean, melt-in-your-mouth quality that reminds you why good sushi is so addictive. Fresh. Flavorful. Completely satisfying. Old Town has a lot of places competing for your dinner plans, but if sushi is what you’re craving, Akeno absolutely deserves a spot on your list.
