Akagi - San Bruno

I was wondering why everybody was going here instead of the place next door. I went to place my order and it was packed. There were people even waiting to be seated. They had to servers/waitress and they were just busy tending to everyone. It took a few minutes until someone took my order.As I waited for my order, I couldn't help but look around. They had the menu everywhere around the walls. They had a small section in the back where you can sit and order sushi. While you're there, you can watch them make sushi. They were even conversating with the customers. Usually some places just ignore you and make sushi. Not here.I was handed the bill and I was shocked at how affordable it was. I figured we'll see with the taste test.We ordered:Amaebi roll so fresh and sweetCrunchy roll my oh my this is definitely crunchy. You gotta make sure to open wide for this one. The cream cheese gives it a perfect creamy balance with all the crunchinessDragon roll Deeeeelicious, this one is made with the seaweed on the outside which is different from what I've had at other placesCalifornia roll I was surprised how something so simple tasted so goodSeaweed salad I recommend this. It goes with every item I orderedGyoza Tasted flavorful and fresh. Like it was homemade. You didn't even need the ponzu sauce they provided2 item dinner double beef teriyaki. The beef was so tender. My husband couldn't stop eating it.3 item dinner tonkatsu, momiji, short rib teriyaki. Short rib, you can taste the char. Nothing I expected from a Japanese restaurant. Tonkatsu was crunchy, not overly battered. Monmiji was something different for me. It was super tender.Honestly, I highly recommend this place. It is reasonably priced and the food was AMAZING!!

Local sushi restaurant, excellent tempura, good prices, owner on-site, value great, easy going. Vegetarian options: Order anything, they will maje it fir you to meet limitations. All veggie tempura great, miso soup delish, veggies rolls good. Parking: During high noon and popluar dinner times, might have to go a nlock to fibd parking, but a few free lots, and street parking nearby. Kid-friendliness: Local, kids welcomed, accomodating

Everything was good and a very reasonable price. I'll go back.

Great deal for a casual lunch bento box. Prices are affordable you can get a Bento Box and it comes with six items, rice, soup and salad.If you're looking for something a little better sit at the counter, in front of the chef and order individual nigiri pieces.I've been coming here for years and the staff is very friendly.

It's like a secret hole-in-the-wall with awesome food and people. Shhhhh... don't tell anyone j/