

Akebono
4.6(1k+)•
DashPass•
Sushi Bar•
Store Info•
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Order now, get it later
4.6(1k+)•
$$•Sushi Bar
Akebono Japanese Restaurant is a newcomer to Des Moines.
novel culinary concepts, fiery dinner presentations, and high-quality sushi
With a fresh take on Japanese cuisine
Four youthful, driven, and…
Full Menu
closedFeatured Items
Opens Jul 7
Order for later
Featured Items
Large Sashimi
$34.50
Nonsense Roll
$18.40
•100% (19)
Rolling Pig Roll
$18.40
Oishi Roll
$18.40
•100% (6)
Surf and Turf
$21.25
•100% (21)
Tasmanian Roll
$19.55
•90% (10)
Reviews1k+ ratings • 40+ public reviews
4.6
of 5 stars
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Sarah D
Emerging Expert • 5 contributionsLoved
• 1/3/24I love Akebono! The last time I ordered it, it wasn't great but I gave it another try because I'd had so many good experiences before. Tonight everything was perfect. The Philly Roll was fresh and plump, the Compressor Roll was saucy, the Pork Dumplings were tasty if a little salty and the Oh Snap Roll was something I hadn't had before but will definitely get again.
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Harmony B
5 contributionsDidn't like
• 4/21/26I thought the Crispy Rolls and Dynamite Mussels would be better especially when you're paying around $13 for only four of them. They changed something about the Akebono Edamame and it wasn't as good as usual. The miso soup was good and the malibu crunch roll was decent enough.
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Kairah C
Emerging Expert • 13 contributionsDidn't like
• 9/2/22The Malibu crunch roll was given with old avocado black almost and scallions seemed left out too long had brown on top. The unagi nigiri for $3.50 seemed over priced considering the roll was very small .
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Cassie H
4 contributionsDidn't like
• 6/10/25Agedashi Tofu was a disgusting oily mess without seasoning or freshness. Cupid Roll was decent and flavorful. Small Sashimi was tiny and not worth the price. Dynamite Mussels were sandy. Will not be ordering from here again.
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Sue S
4 contributionsDidn't like
• 9/29/23The price has gone up so much. We always order the same thing and its $50 but we ordered this time and it was $68
We love this restaurant the food is outstanding but I can't afford $68 for one meal for 2 people
Most Ordered
The most commonly ordered items and dishes from this store
Sandwiches
Choice side of fries or salad.
Nigiri
One piece per order.
Maki
Hot
Grill
One skewer per order
Salad
Soup
Donburi
Rice bowl, assorted vegetables and poached egg.
Yakisoba
Sautéed noodles with zucchini, carrot and onion.
Bento Box
Build your own. Choose one from each category.
Specialty Rolls
Sashimi
Typically comes with salmon, tuna, and hamachi. Subject to change based on availability.