Akira - Santa Cruz

As for dietary restrictions, I have celiac disease, and I was pleased to see that over half the menu is gluten-free. They even offer gluten-free soy sauce in a bottle!

I had an incredibly long wait to get seated. The restaurant doesn't have much space. However, the food was quite good. I'm not really into sushi, so I probably won't return unless a friend wants to go. Overall, I would rate the food 4 out of 5.

The karaage was fantastic – some of the best fried chicken I've ever had, served with a spicy cream sauce and an orange dipping sauce. We also ordered two sushi rolls, both of which offered unique and exciting flavors. The restaurant was quite busy, so we had to wait a bit for our takeout. I would absolutely recommend this place; just make sure to plan ahead and call before you get too hungry! Food: 5/5

Delicious. Everyone else that came with me got full and I stole the rest of their rolls lol.Food: 5/5

Great sushi, kind and open to questions hosts, and the atmosphere was great! I'd definitely recommend going. The dynamite roll is a great option for those new or unsure about sushi. It's a tasty and safe option.Food: 5/5