Akino, Elmhurst
7 people recommendvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Akino's recommendations span its Queens locations, with the explicitly recommended Elmhurst restaurant shown here. One Elmhurst diner likes the quality and generous portions, while another commenter considers the brand a reliable all-you-can-eat choice. Views over time are mixed: a former fan thinks it has declined, while another still prefers it to competing options. Its appeal is the format and quality, rather than a clear consensus that it is inexpensive.
Address
Akino, 82-80 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
At a glance
- Opinions divided
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/AtriusC in r/AskNYC · Jun 2026value
Listed as a sushi all-you-can-eat pick in Flushing, one of the spots they found good for quality or value.
- Mixedu/BoweryThrowAway in r/FoodNYC · May 2024taste
Calls Akino their usual all-you-can-eat pick, but says the food felt off on the last visit.
- Recommendsu/justflipping in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2025variety
Lists several cooked rolls at Akino, such as a lobster roll and a nostalgic roll with eel.
- Mixedu/thethirstbk in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024taste
Reports a recent bad experience there yet still calls the food good.
- Recommendsu/tootsie404 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024portion
Recommends Akino in Elmhurst; notes it's a bit tight inside but generous with portions and good quality.
- Mixedu/Imnottheassman in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024value
Calls Akino their top AYCE pick in the city, but says a nicer restaurant is worth the money.
- Recommendsu/Thearcherygirl in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Lists Akino as one of their regular go-to spots in Queens.
- Recommendsu/2heads1shaft in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Pushes back on the decline claim, calling Akino still the best NYC option it knows of.
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- Recommendsu/Flat_Ocelot_4890 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026
Names Akino as their personal favorite, answering a request for recommendations.
- Mixedu/NoInterest- in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024taste
Agrees Akino's AYCE sushi is good but is unsure they'd return given what happened.
- Recommendsu/AmbientHunter in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Rates Akino as clearly superior to the other spot it dismissed.
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