Aki On West 4th

(212) 989-5440

181 W 4th St
New York, NY 10014 40.7325 -74.0016

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Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village

What People Are Saying About Aki On West 4th

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The Scene – Tucked into a townhouse storefront, Aki is one small, sparely decorated room dominated by a sushi bar and half a dozen tables. Despite the minimalist environment, there is a feeling of luxury in the air, due to the on-point, attentive staff, who refill glasses and swap settings between courses like they are genuinely called to it. – – The Food – Chef Nakanishi has cooked in Jamaica, and he brings a Caribbean palette to the table here. An appetizer of uni, scallops and roe in coconut cream is unexpectedly delicious, as are yellowtail, mango and avocado…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/07/06

Superior Sushi Experience

by thediva22

A group of four had a memorable experience at Aki. We sampled flights of sake and had the omakase dinner with the three appetizers. The chef's selection was so delicious, with all flavors complementing each other. Being Jamaican I was skeptical of the "fusion" of Jamaican flavors but must admit that the chef pulled it off. The wait staff is so attentive that they anticipate your needs bringing moist towels, replenishing water, etc. It is a pricey evening, however, the food and outstanding service are well worth it.

  • Pros: Excellent, creative sushi
  • Cons: Small space
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/20/06

Creative, Fresh Sushi

by jentang94

Although small (probably fits 25 people at most at one time), and often a wait, this is one of my favorite go to places for sushi that is creative (Brazilian influence) and fresh. I love uni, and they have more than 4 different kind of appetizers/sushi that uses uni in a way I've never seen done before (check out the one that has coconut foam!). The ambiance isn't the greatest, but then you won't mind since you'll be too engrossed in your meal to really notice.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/30/06

Aki is a must try!!

by glitter08

I love the combination of Jamaican & Japanese food elements that Aki provides. It's simple, delicious, and unique all at the same time. The restaurant is rather small so reservation is a must, but it is definitely worth a try!!

  • Pros: Interesting selection of food
  • Cons: Small environment

The Details on Aki On West 4th

Know Before You Go:

For a bit more money, you can sample the best the restaurant has to offer: The omakase dinner consists of two ($35), three ($45) or four ($55) appetizers followed by a special selection of sushi and a choice of dessert.

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Restaurants

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American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Japanese

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