Akida Japanese Restaurant in Richmond

606 N Sheppard St, Richmond, VA 23221, United States

★★★★★
(554 reviews)
Categories: Sushi restaurant Japanese restaurant Restaurant

About

Wooden tables & a modest bar fill out this traditional Japanese restaurant known for its sushi.

Website
facebook.com
Address
606 N Sheppard St, Richmond, VA 23221, United States
Plus Code
HG6G+77 Richmond, Virginia, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM – 5–9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM – 5–9 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM – 5–9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM – 5–9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM – 5–9 PM
Saturday
5–9 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Fast service Great tea selection
Popular for
Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Healthy options Quick bite Small plates Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Trendy
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
554 reviews

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★★★
November 7, 2024

Ordered pork katsu don and tuna roll. Pork katsu was overcooked, but the overall flavor was there. Tuna roll was okay. Rice was too chewy and tuna was pretty low quality judging by the taste and the appearance.

★★★★★
September 14, 2024

One of my favorite sushi places in the whole richmond area. Always fresh and delicious.

★★★★★
August 11, 2024

Akida was delicious! The fish was really yummy and fresh, the rice was perfect, and all of the other ingredients were great too. I had a poke bowl, and it was probably one of the best ones I've ever had. The service was great, and really friendly too!

★★★★★
July 27, 2024

Akida is by far my favorite sushi in Richmond. It’s very small, but I find it charming and intimate. You’ll want to go closer to when they open for dinner to avoid waiting for a table, as it’s in the Devil’s Triangle it fills up quick typically. They usually only have 1 server for the place, but haven’t had any problems with service. Great quality sushi, I can tell it’s fresh. They have a large variety of rolls, complex and simple ones are both good! My favorites are Robert’s roll, double spicy roll, I enjoy the crunch and spice best. I haven’t tried anything else aside from sake and sushi but my friend enjoys the donburi. Never been for the lunch specials, but not particularly looking for those options as some others might be interested in.

★★★★★
July 28, 2022

Best Authentic Shushi in RVA Super fresh and so much variety Huge Saki selection Reasonably priced $$ Clean and service is excellent The place is small so not much room for a big party if haven’t reserved in advance but nonetheless it’s quaint and feels intimate for a great date night or lunch with friends. I recommend the *Queen Roll as my top choice. (Photo*) You heard it here first @GudbellyRva #tipthechef

★★★★★
April 16, 2022

What a hidden gem! The staff was kind and efficient. The menu was filled with great entree options, including combo deals which came with the best Miso soup I've had in a while. The food was delicious and I can't wait to go back to try their Udon!

★★★★★
September 18, 2021

What a quaint little neighborhood restaurant! Huge selections of specialty rolls, plus regular full menu. Sushi was well made and was very creative. My husband is on low carb diet, he really enjoyed the Naruto Roll made with no rice. Diced Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, and Avocado were wrapped in cucumber slices, decorated with Flying Fish Roe. I ordered the Sky Roll and never had anything like it. Minced Spicy Salmon was mixed with Tempura crunch to form a square base, Rice and Spicy Tuna were in the middle, topped with Lobster Salad and Red Tobiko, drizzled with eel sauce and spicy mayonnaise sauce. It was delicious!

★★★
June 4, 2019

Decent sushi in Richmond. Had Pam's roll and Jason's roll which was good. Also got the Agedashi tofu appetizer which wasn't good. Instead of soft tofu deep fried with a light batter, it was just cubes of fried tofu that was not fresh. (Tasted like the frozen ones)

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great sushi. Cute little neighborhood place.

July 22, 2024

Place was empty so we were stoked . Food came , no stoke. The rice balls were burnt crispy , fried in obviously old oil . We ordered $100 worth of various rolls . . Not real good to be honest , not like it used to be that s for sure. Wouldn t come back

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

This place is very cool. The flavor is amazing and people is very kind. Give them a chance to surprise you. You will not regret it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Food was delicious. Staff efficient and courteous. I had an avocado salad Avocados were fresh and came with carrot ginger dressing. They give you a solid portion of dressing when many places don t. In addition to the salad I had the fantasy roll. The roll had yellow tail and tuna and came with a delicious sauce. The roll was soft with oodles of flavor that melted in my mouth well with wasabi, ginger and soy sauce. The place is small and adorable. They do a lot efficiently in the space. There is a wall made of small stones that gives the place a nice appeal. Today, was my first time there. It was prime time lunch-time and most places had long lines. This place was busy too but I believe due to staff efficiency I still got my food quickly. Prices are reasonable, can t wait to go back. Nice to know I found a new restaurant I will frequent for lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

a real gem

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Most authentic Japanese restaurant Ive experienced in Richmond.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Tried a new sushi place when we were out and about in Richmond. This tiny little spot was highly rated and reviews mentioned fresh fish so we chose to go here. THE REVIEWS DID NOT LIE! Every single bite we had was amazingly fresh, the sashimi portions were great, and the waitress (didnt catch her name, but a very nice blonde lady, says shes there every night) was great with recommending a delicious sake. On point with snagging us anything we needed right away, despite having a restaurant full of guests. The two sushi chefs were spot on, and this place also has a really cool Sky Roll (i think) made with cucumber wrap and no rice. That was not only cool but it was delicious. We will definitely be back again, worth every penny! The food was so good that I didnt even get pictures, we just dug right in! *NOTE: The only reason we spent about $50 or a smidge more per person is because my husband and I can REALLY do work on some ngiri or sashimi. Its our absolute favorite dinner.* Parking: There is a free parking lot right around the corner for all the local businesses, called Devils Triangle Lot

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We had the sushi lunch with salad (just lettuce) and miso. It was really fresh and very good. The place is really small . We will definitely be back ! Prices are good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Small and chic, with great fresh sushi! Lunch deal is pretty cheap as well!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Good sushi and friendly service.

★★★★★
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April 22, 2024

Pork katsu is awesome!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Bomb. Tiny space w/ the best sushi I ve ever had.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Stopped in for a quick lunch. Everything was good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Reasonably priced and great food. Might be the best sushi Ive ever had.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My wife and I finally found a fantastic sushi restaurant in Richmond. We had Akida roll and Virginia roll. We definitely will be back to try more dishes. If you like sushi and you are in Richmond, VA, this is a mandatory place to stop by.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is my favorite sushi restaurant. Super friendly staff. Small and intimate setting so close to everything downtown. Great, fresh sushi

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Akida has been one of my favorite sushi restaurants in RVA for a reason. Recently I tried a croquet appetizer which was made with tempura. Yum.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good place for an intimate dinner. Large parties would be difficult to fit. Food was quality. Sushi was smaller than most hence keeping me from giving 5 stars.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had an excellent experience introducing my kids to Japanese cuisine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good restaurant good food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

So good!! I ve been 3 or 4 times and it never disappoints. Got the combo #9 and it was amazing! Very cozy and intimate dining experience, highly recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love this place. Reminds me of the legit sushi in California. My #1 sushi spot in RVA.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lovely! Good quality. Will go back for sure.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I heard good things about Akida. I went for lunch, to find out the lunch special is underwhelming. I ended up ordering from the regular non lunch offerings. The food was good, the service was timely and pleasant. I recommend checking out Akida for yourself.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had shrimp and vegetables tempura lunch special. It was excellent. It came with rice, soup, salad and sushi. Service was excellent as well. Vegetarian options: Definitely some good options and better for pescatarians.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Need more tables and space. Overall ok.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

the food and ambiance were amazing! the complimentary christmas flavored drinks on the table were a nice touch, but a bit out of place considering the season

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best sushi in Richmond. Friendly hard working staff. Parking is a PITA though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best sushi in Richmond.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I love going here for sushi. Lots of great food options.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Friendly staff and great sushi, lots of options.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Top quality sushi!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Consistently great food. They are fast and professional

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Efficient service at lunch even though busy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place is wonderful. I had heard about Akida for years from family, saying they have the best lunch deal in town. I have yet to eat here for lunch, but I have come for dinner over a dozen times. EVERY time, the service is excellent, the food is fresh, and the ambiance can t be beat. Akida is a great part of the Richmond restaurant scene.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Never disappoints. Classic sushi at fair prices (check combo 4 and 5) and excellent service in a small space. But dont tell anyone because I like walking in and never having to wait. And get a bottle of sake for the table

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent sushi!

★★
December 22, 2023

It has unfortunately gone down hill. The sushi is fishy is not fresh

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

5 stars for the food - great hole in the wall sushi joint

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I was looking for a good sushi spot close to work, and I thought the prices were reasonable, but the food was just ok. Ill probably look for an alternative restaurant before I return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I ve lived in the MD for so long and I m very disappointed in myself for never going here before tonight. Food and service were absolutely wonderful and will definitely return!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is amazing. Sushi is excellent. We always do it to go. its been perfect every time. I get the salmon sushi, and my parter and I adore the volcano rolls.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Cozy place, good food and service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

As far as sushi places go, this one is a keeper. Its a small storefront, so the dining room can feel a little cramped when its full on a Saturday, but it wasnt loud. The host is very gracious and the service was delivered well. Food was good, edamame was fresh and hot, combo #8 was almost enough for two, plus a couple extra sashimi. The mackerel was perfect. Prices are reasonable for the quality. Definitely worth checking out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Tiny gem in the middle of Richmond. We stopped by on the way home after spending a day in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts nearby. Akida was definitely a great choice. Great food, amazing service. Chicken and Beef Teriyaki dishes all came out straight from the kitchen sizzling. Dragon rolls were amazing as well. (Definitely deserve the dragon name :)) - spicy.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Went in with a friend for lunch on our way to an event. Its a small place, but very cozy I ordered a Friendly Roll which tasted amazing enough to order it again Great place to come get lunch and chat

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Next level maki rolls

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice little hole-in-the-wall place with great lunch specials!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious. And such a great community vibe. The bartender(?) was AMAZING, very knowledgeable on Japanese cuisine and culture, and funny.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Extremely good sushi. The best in RVA??

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good sushi and a very cute place!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Forrest roll was much better than I expected. Cozi welcoming place. My new go to when in RVA

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great sushi

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

very good food wait for our food was long but totally worth it!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Two stars for the food. Gained half a star for the service. Facts about the restaurant: It is a bit small, but has a quaint, home style vibe. The dining menu is incredibly extensive, possibly over 50 different food options (it could overwhelm some people). The service: Server was polite and attentive. Decent service. The food: The miso soup was probably the worst miso soup I ve had in Richmond thus far. I ve made miso soup myself from scratch, and I ve bought instant miso soup packets and they both were better quality than what my friends and I received when we dined in. The soup itself was warm, and had almost no flavour. Their Dashi proportion must have been off that day. The sushi was very okay, borderline not okay. There is a quality difference in the salmon roll vs. the salmon and avocado roll. Both use raw salmon, but the one with avocado was lower quality or simply older compared to the only salmon and sashimi salmon. The meat was visibly darker, and had a different consistency, indicating it must have been older, and the flavour tasted off. The salmon avocado was the worst one in terms of product quality. The combo I ordered was a decent price, but the freshness of the salmon avocado and the miso was not up to par for me. I think the other menu items are too pricey for how much you get and the quality. Plus, only combo meals receive miso soup; the other menu items do not. I heard this restaurant used to be good, but when the chef changed, the quality decreased. The quality, price, and quantity do not encourage me to return.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great lunch deals, best sushi in town at reasonable prices.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Small, tight location with a straight forward expected Japanese restaurant menu. Solid portions, friendly service and everything youd want/expect.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great sushi. Good service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

This is the best sushi Ive had and the only place where they take the gristle or whatever that tough gross part of the eel is called off. Amazing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Ordered the Chicken Kastu on a whim and it was the best i ve ever had

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

What a great little gem in the middle of Richmond in the Devils Triangle. This was our first time trying Akidas. We were celebrating the end of my daughters cheerleading season and she and I tend to try new sushi places. We drove by a couple it a couple of times before we noticed it was in between a few other places. Its not the biggest joint but it was fairly busy when we got there. We saw that the small table in the back for two. They had two waitresses working and they were very attentive. We ordered an appetizer of edamame and then for different sushi rolls. We got a yellowtail, ungai, spider and then a Manhattan roll. The food came pretty quick it look like they had to guys behind the sushi bar working. Everything was very fresh and tasty. The sushi seem to be a good quality and we were very happy with all of it. Probably the only thing I didnt like was sitting at the little to top we are right in front of the bathroom so we can hear every flush that happened but thats just do to it being a tiny place. I would highly recommend and I definitely would come back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Akida is probably one of the better Japanese restaurants in town and has been my place to frequent. Unfortunately they dont compare to restaurants up in NOVA. I would recommend coming here for some sushi/sashimi or chirashi.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Update 06/14/22: Still amazing. Tried some other rolls here, and I have been to several other sushi places and this is a notch above the others in the surrounding areas. First Sushi I ever fell in love with. The staff were very friendly. I went there on a whim with someone else who loves sushi. I have tried sushi before from other places but I did not like it. Almost gave up on it. I didnt pick out what we were having so I didnt see the ingredients because I would talk myself out of it. So we ended up with some California rolls and the Akida Rolls. I ate with an open mind and it was one of the tastiest foods I have put in my mouth. It was an enjoyable experience and I cant wait to go back to that hole in the wall even though I now know what I ate.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Honestly, I didnt like it. The sushi didnt taste fresh and the miso soup wasnt good. I did enjoy the service though!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good lunch specials.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Only sushi worth getting in Richmond. Reasonably priced, fast, consistent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The Pork Katsu Don was great! I also really like their spicy tuna roll, its amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This is one of the gems the city has been hiding. The staff here was very friendly and very attentive. The food was excellent. The orders are freshly made and come very quick. You can tell there is a lot of love in this restaurant for the food they serve. The prices where very reasonable and so low I was shocked at the bill. I will be back to try more of the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best sushi Ive had in Richmond by far

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Delicious food. Sushi was fresh and delicious. Lots of unique and creative combinations to choose from. The waiter was friendly and had a great sense of humor. Overall welcoming environment and great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Awesome sushi!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

One of the best sushi restaurants in Richmond

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious food regardless of what you get. Sushi and sashimi are fantastic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Tried the Akida roll and it was fantastic! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

My fams favorite sushi

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing food

★★
December 22, 2022

The prices have been jacked up significantly since the last time I ve been here. In addition, the portions and quality is now lacking as well. Overall not nearly as good as it used to be; super disappointed. Will not be going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The best

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Phenomenal, consistently good meals, always delicious fresh tasting fish, amazing and friendly staff. Ive been enjoying this cozy sushi restaurant for at least 10 years. What is there to say? This is the place to get your sushi fix; everything is worth trying.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

perfect !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Atmosphere is nice, great sushi chefs and special combos. This is my #1 go to for rolls in town. Try the sunset roll with lemon slice on top, yummm!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Was nervous to call in an order because im not good with accents over the phone but they were easy to understand, extremely sweet and accommodating and the food is amazing! I HATE seaweed and they were able to substitute with soy paper so i can finally eat sushi! Im so in love.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I have always had great experiences here, before and during covid- ordering over the phone is a breeze. I witnessed a customer getting upset with the staff because of the wait for pick up and the staff handled the situation very well. This place has great food! Of course it s gonna be busy! Despite waiting a little bit past the original quoted time, my food was fresh and correct. Will be back again and again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best sushi in Richmond by far! Super fresh, good prices, friendly staff, authentic restaurant. A regular of ours for years, dont go anywhere else!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best sushi in town.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Get the sunrise roll - you wont regret it. Excellent sushi rolls - well be back for sure!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Service and atmosphere were excellent! The server with the purple hair was super nice and hospitable and so was the rest of the staff. However, not sure how they received top ratings for sushi. Ive had better sushi from a grocery store.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The restaurant is very small but has a very nice vibe to it. The alcoholic drink menu is very small, about 5 beers and some sake only, however I did not ask if they do mixed drinks. The sushi menu is fairly big, a lot of specialty options to choose from! The sushi is fresh and very good. Would highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent sushi, probably the best in Richmond

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The best place for Sushi in RVA

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great sushi and friendly staff. Not big, so only a few tables. Very attentive. Food was fresh and delicious They could easily accommodate leaving out an ingredient due to allergy. Recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Sushi is very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Intimate setting, delicious food, and well-priced wine. A great date night spot and sushi favorite.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food was good, service was a bit much, meaning the server was far too familiar and overly excited. Just not something I appreciate.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very good sushi! We love it we god monthly! We have been going for years and we had there sushi even when they were at there old location we have seen them get more and more busy and there food has got even better if that s possible. Love them!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

This is hands down the best sushi spot in Richmond. I havent had a bad experience here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great fresh sushi. Excellent service.

December 22, 2021

It just wasnt good at all

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Don t give many 5 star reviews. I love sushi and richmond is not where one goes for it. I ve tried many places around the tri-cities. This is not the most expensive one, however it s the best quality sushi I ve found. Yes it may be a hole in the wall, but many good sushi places are. This may make it difficult for social distancing, but consider pick up if that alarms you. Can t recommend enough. Staffs pretty good too. I ve had my order messed up once in about twenty visits.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Food wasnt bad but nothing I want to write home about. Sushi and sake were pretty typical. The service was not up to par for me. With being the only ones in the place to start, it was still slow and the server was short with us and was either annoyed that we werent talking fast enough or walking straight past our table when we are visibly looking for assistance. It was busy before we left and the service didnt even suffer, it was just always bad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Easily best sushi in RVA

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Ordered takeout last night. Sushi rolls pretty good, though they didn t give me any soy sauce which I thought was odd? FYI I also got the side salad which was just three pieces of iceberg lettuce in a styrofoam cup. So wouldn t recommend that.

December 22, 2021

We had tuna rolls and sashimi (that didn t come with any rice under it) and took one bite of it and had to spit it out, tasted as if the tuna had gone bad. No one could eat the rest of it Disappointed, reviews looked great for this one.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

So good! Consistent year after year.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food, nice staff, have never been let down here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Top sushi in Richmond! So fresh, SO tasty!! Wonderful service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I had really good time! Tuna sushi was really good! This is a small restaurant that is popular in the area Lots of people stoped by to pick up food. highly recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Overall good. But we ordered the $40 sushi platter and they gave us egg, tofu, cooked shrimp, and fake crab meat. The indoor seating is small. Service was nice.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

A smaller spaced restaurant giving it a very cozy mom and pop vibe. The sushi is very well done and location is pretty central.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The restaurant is small but clean. The staffs are very friendly. My 3 yo finished all the steamed dumplings on her own. Both the katsu don and the unagi don were delicious. The udon noodles were nicely done and very filling. Teriyaki chicken was also tasty. A changing table would be nice to have in the restroom, and we were lucky not having to need it on the day we visited.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very kind service. tasty rolls, good price, and great variey

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Favorite sushi spot in Richmond. Their combo meal (salad or soup, appetizer, two rolls plus one specialty roll) is a really good deal. They are usually busy and could use a bigger space, so recommend doing take out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Sushi was fresh and great. Location is nice for a stroll before or after eating. Definitely will return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great sushi!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

The best everything

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

This is my favorite Sushi place in Richmond! Check them out!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Very lovely service and atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Beautiful sushi, love the portions, excellent taste. Small, but worth the hunt to find this treasure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Loves the sushi quality here. Everything is always fresh. I usually like to stop by after work and grab something to go.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

As a retired female Marine I have been stationed in California and other places so needless to say Ive had sushi and sashimi a lot. My children have been eating it since they were very young. I can honestly say that the sushi and sashimi wasnt bad at all... However I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken and by far it was the worst Ive ever had. The chicken was rubbery, fatty and it had no grill marks. It tasted as if it had been boiled and reheated...The teriyaki sauce tasted as if it was watered down. The rice was overcooked and gummy. The vegetables were extremely overcooked too. I tried to find something positive and even had my children try it and they couldnt eat it themselves. I suggest you just eat the sushi and sashimi...

December 22, 2020

You know, I ate sushi once in an airport somewhere in Japan. In one of those bins in the refrigerator.. Really, there was no comparison. Hashtag- realfood.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Love this place. Doesnt look like much from the outside but the sushi is great, and I love the lunch specials. I always get extra salmon nigiri, and it never disappoints.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Best shishi you gon find in richmondtown

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Yes please mor sushi.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Best sushi in town, at least of the several places Ive tried.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Akida has been my go to place for years, even before they moved to this cute spot a few years ago. The food is great, well priced - specially for the lunch combos, which will have you skipping dinner they are so generous and the staff is friendly. I often schedule meetings there because it s also quiet for conversation. Even my non-sushi guests can enjoy tempora or teriyaki. Now that I live farther out of Richmond, I never miss a chance to go when I am in town and am comfortable being there alone. Update: with the advent of Covid, I still use this great little place for pickup. The food is as good as ever and the procedures safe. It s very nice to have a healthy option for quick pickup.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Some of the best sushi Ive had. I love the aesthetic inside, quality service even when busy. Unfortunately we had to wait for a good while since the restaurant is pretty small but in the end I would say it was worth it. The mochi ice cream especially was amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

There are so many roll options it was a little.intimidating, so we did the special combo which made the list much more manageable, and a pretty good deal too. Each combo is ~$18 for a miso soup, appetizer, classic roll, and special roll. The only thing I wasnt crazy about was the steamed dumplings

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Fabulous fresh sushi! I wish they were open for Saturday lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Cute little place with friendly wait staff. The sushi came out really quickly for our table, which was great. We considered doing the special, which gives the ability to choose from four different categories to make a full meal, but instead to get a variety of rolls. I really liked my roll choices a lot.i would recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Fresh, delicious and good service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Very good but it s small and often crowded. Have a back up plan in mind just in case it s too busy.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Amazing food and service!!

Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Absolute disappointment and disastrous food. I think this is the first time I had sushi that looked as if it had canned tuna and salmon. Also, the beef teriyaki dish literally had no flavor.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Simple, high quality sushi rolls.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The fish was extremely fresh and the waitress was prompt. Couldn t ask for more!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Expensive but good.

★★
December 22, 2019

Don t get raw

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Skids is an excellent sushi place that we have been going to for Upward of 15 years. As always today the food was great the soup was hot salad was cold and the sushi was fresh. Can I ask for more¡ Oh yes you can. You can ask for the great service we got to.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great! Quick! Accommodating! Love it! Fantastic value! Great simple date night place!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

The selection and quality of sushi is phenomenal. Priced right. My son and I went for the first time and really enjoyed the friendly quick service. You have to try this place if youre a sushi lover. The atmosphere was so authentic and comfortable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Small space with delicious fresh sushi. Decent sake selection and friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

A really nice and quaint place. Food is amazing as well as the staff.this place only sits 35 people at the most. We got there as soon as they opened for dinner. They are only open for lunch(sometimes) dinner, opens at 5pm.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

This is one of my go to spots for Japanese in Richmond. The sushi is pretty good and I LOVE to order their chicken udon when I have a cold or am not feeling well. Its a great replacement for chicken noodle soup.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Best sushi and sashimi in Richmond Va!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

best sushi Ive had in Richmond