Located on the cusp of historic downtown Danville, CA, Akira Bistro is a solid 5-star nouveau Japanese restaurant with so much to offer. From the delectable rolls and entrees to the friendly and helpful wait staff, this new upscale sushiya serves generous portions at very reasonable prices.

Akira Bistro features a gorgeous decor with elegant yet comfortably designed furniture. Its one-of-a-kind dishware has a sophisticated and imaginative flair that foodies in the Tri-Valley and beyond will appreciate. Akira Bistro offers plenty of seating with varied options such as the sushi bar, standalone tables, booths, and an outdoor patio area.

Akira Bistro’s sushi rolls, sashimis, and entree items are what keeps the customers coming back. For starters, Akira Bistro has a tasty miso soup that is just right for chilly days and evenings. Akira Bistro’s high quality toasted rice green tea is also a welcomed addition during and after the meal. The Around Dublin Team highly recommends the Rainbow Roll. This Akira Bistro specialty roll is packed with fresh walu, salmon, hamachi, crab, and avocado. Akira Bistro’s Yaki Soba is an absolute delight with tasty buckwheat noodles stir-fried to perfection with chicken and choice veggies. Of course, a visit to Akira Bistro would not be complete without its signature appetizer. The spicy ahi tuna tartar is minced tuna layered on top of finely chopped avocado and drenched in a special sauce that is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy.

Akira Bistro has only been open since July 2010, but the restaurant’s operations and menu design suggest that the owner and staff are seasoned veterans skilled in delivering a premier dining experience.

Located at 499 San Ramon Valley Boulevard in Danville, Akira Bistro is open for lunch and dinner during the work week. What sets Akira Bistro apart from many Japanese restaurants is that it is also open for lunch on weekends from noon until 3PM. Akira Bistro begins seating for dinner at 5PM each night of the week. Around Dublin readers can check Akira Bistro’s Yelp page to check out its latest happy hour deals.