Akira Sushi

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1222 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Akira Sushi in Santa Cruz, CA, offers a vibrant dining experience with an emphasis on fresh fish and bold flavors, nestled in the Seabright neighborhood. Known for its casual atmosphere adorned with local art, Akira has been serving customers since February 2012, providing a diverse menu that includes custom omakase, chirashi donburi, and an extensive selection of sushi rolls.

The restaurant also features popular grilled items such as salmon teriyaki and hamachi kama, alongside daily lunch specials and bento boxes. With a daily happy hour and a selection of Japanese sake and regional beers, Akira Sushi invites guests to enjoy a delightful experience in both indoor and patio seating, as well as convenient takeout options.

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4.0973 reviews
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El G.
12/7/2025

Come here on a date nite. I swear this place is an aphrodisiac ^o.o^ The line is long on weekends, but it's very much worth it. Our rolls were incredibly fresh and flavourful and we were well...

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Greg A.
11/8/2025

I had a really nice dinner at Akira with my mom -- the food was great, and we genuinely liked our server. However, one thing stood out that didn't sit right: before we were finished, the server...

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Rebecca X.
8/10/2025

This place is amazing! I haven't eaten sushi in a millennia, and I'm so glad this is the place I went to. We got the 16 piece sashimi platter ($35.50) and the dragon scales. I think the dragon...

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Kayson T.
11/8/2025

WOW! BEST underrated sushi place in Santa Cruz!!!! As a socal native, this place has a such an unexpected level of variety, unique flavors, and great vegetarian options!!! Went here 4 years ago,...

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Elaina V.
5/20/2025

So tasty!!! For our sushi rolls, we ordered the seabright special and the stormtrooper crisp. The seabright special was so fresh, with basil, cucumber, nuts, lemon, hamachi, and avocado. The...

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