(212) 989-5440
181 W 4th St
New York,
NY
10014
40.7325
-74.0016
Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
Price:
$$$
Last updated 7.20.11
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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…
Editor's Tips
- 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.
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
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| dessert | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 100.0% positive |
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| food quality | 97.91999816894531% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 92.58999824523926% positive |
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| value | 73.33000183105469% positive |
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| wait time | 0.0% positive |
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WORST SERVICE EVER AND DON'T VALUE CUSTOMERS
by pjeman
I have ordered from this place at least twice a week minimum of 75 dollars and order. They always screw up the order and the first several times i let it go. This last time they forgot 2 of my rolls and i called up expecting them to at least redeliver. They tell me they would call me back and after waiting for 30 minutes and no call i called them and the manager just said sorry..no credit or nothing...they said they could redeliver but it would take over an hour. I told them if that was all they would offer they would lose me as a customer. They said well than we lost you as a customer. WHAT A DISGRACE!!!!!
- Cons: DONT CARE ABOUT CUSTOMERS
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
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.
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
creative creations (unlike title of this review)
by sortmon
ive been here twice and really like the food. $50 prix fixe meal gets you 3 appetizers along with sushi, sashimi, or a combo of both, and dessert. appetizers are big enough to share (so 2 ppl can try 6 different appetizers), and is the best part of the meal. the food here is japanese with a "caribbean flair" - from what i gather, this means jerk sauce, sweet potatoes, bananas, and coconuts combined with fresh sashimi, eel, and tofu. awesome. i recommend the eel napoleon (layers of eel and mashed pumpkin atop a square of fried tofu), uni coco (uni in a coconut cream), and the tuna mille-feuille (alternating slices of toro, apple, and avocado in a vinegar sauce). very good value - i eat a lot, and im always stuffed. staff is extremely attentive, patient, and polite - even if you have a multitude of requests.
- Pros: interesting food, good value, nice staff
- Cons: cramped space, not good for groups
The Details on Aki On West 4th
Place Categories:
- best damm sushi
- great thing aki
- worst service
- terrific date place
- really interesting food
- patient wait staff
- interesting combination
- very good great interesting variety
- very attentive chef
- like rice
- incredible everything
- unique dish
- interesting roll combinations
- huge restaurant
- pretty penny
- amazing desserts
- great decor
- delicious fried shrimp roll
- best meal
- fresh sashimi
- amazing jerk chicken roll
- great banana boat roll
- best cuts
- memorable experience
- love uni


