Akira - Köln

About two years ago I wrote my first review about this place. For whatever reason it disappeared. But, that doesn't matter. In general my opinion didn't... read more About two years ago I wrote my first review about this place. For whatever reason it disappeared. But, that doesn't matter. In general my opinion didn't...

Tiny Japanese spot down the block from us. Of the 3 sushi places I've tried on Koeln, this was the best one. No frills, good food albeit at a higher price.... read more Tiny Japanese spot down the block from us. Of the 3 sushi places I've tried on Koeln, this was the best one. No frills, good food albeit at a higher price....

Also a great Japanese restaurant. Here you often see Japanese that are in Cologne. The food is traditional, fresh and very good. Here you should book a table be... read more Also a great Japanese restaurant. Here you often see Japanese that are in Cologne. The food is traditional, fresh and very good. Here you should book a table because it is often very full.

Sushi bar turned lounge. It reminds me of something you'd find on a small street back in the day in NYC. The food is decent and the service is friendly.... read more Sushi bar turned lounge. It reminds me of something you'd find on a small street back in the day in NYC. The food is decent and the service is friendly....

It sounds strange, but I was incredibly and deeply happy when I was eating at Akira. All foods were excellent, authentic (as well as Japanese who lived in Japan... read more It sounds strange, but I was incredibly and deeply happy when I was eating at Akira. All foods were excellent, authentic (as well as Japanese who lived in Japan, I allowed myself this judgment), and very carefully seasoned. I'm gonna go back there.