At a distance of 774 meters from Akari in Islington, there are parking lots where you can park your vehicle, or you could use public transportation to get to the station Essex Road, which is 25 meters away from the restaurant.

Islington

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Sake Vegetarian Friendly Takeout Reservations Seating Serves Alcohol Late Night Delivery Television Wifi

Akari

★ 4.0 / 5 (4191 reviews)

Despite mixed reviews, Akari in London offers a variety of Japanese dishes, from sashimi to tempura with original twists. Service has reportedly been a hit or miss, with some diners noting slow service and rude staff. The lack of Japanese kitchen staff affects the authenticity of the food. However, others have praised the delicious sushi and sashimi, with friendly service and a cozy atmosphere inside. While some say it's overpriced for mediocre food, some still consider Akari a local favorite for quality Japanese cuisine.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Axel

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★ 4 / 5 from 4191 reviews

Was DoctorDonnaSuperTemp at Akari a mag?
I went about a year ago but I still recall I had a good experience. I had just been with friends at the Rosemary Branch Theatre down the road and my cousin suggested sushi. I was fairly pleased with the food then and the sake I tried (Dewazakura “Oka” Yamagata). Though I can't say the quality beat my experience in Japan, this place certainly still has it's draws. View all feedback.

What Harry Scott dislikes about Akari:
I used to love this place and go there all the time. Great sushi, reasonable prices and super helpful staff. The new management taking over is incredibly unhelpful. I called them to make a booking flagging that I was loyal customer and i have been going there for the last ten years. The restaurant manager was completely inflexible, couldn’t care less and she invited me to book on open table where everything was obvio... View all feedback.