
Akame Nigiri and Sake
Type: Restaurant (restaurant)
Subtypes: Restaurant
1707 Massachusetts Ave #2
Lexington, MA 02420
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5 AM – 10 PM
Thursday: 5 AM – 10 PM
Friday: 5 AM – 11 PM
Saturday: 5 AM – 11 PM
Akame Nigiri and Sake is a Japanese omakase style restaurant.. It is chef-owned and operated, and it takes pride in providing customers with the best service and quality food.
The restaurant offers a unique dining experience that blends traditional and modern elements. It focuses on sourcing seafood from Japan’s Toyosu fish market, but also seeks out the finest ingredients from around the world. The restaurant offers a creative 15-course Omakase prepared in a non-traditional way, and its beverage menu has a strong focus on Japanese Sake, carefully selected to complement the food.
The restaurant can accommodate private events of up to 18 guests, and reservations can be made up to 2 weeks in advance..
It is known for its unique approach to omakase dining, highlighting rare and extravagant ingredients. The restaurant is also recognized for its chef, Mike Monaco, who has honed his skills in sushi and sashimi preparation and has a passion for rare and unique ingredients.
The restaurant provides a semi-private omakase experience at its 6-seat omakase counter2. It also offers a small selection of wines in addition to its focus on Sake. The restaurant is described as one of the best dining experiences in Boston.
The menu highlights rare and extravagant ingredients, which are a hallmark of their omakase dining experience. Some of the popular dishes include:
- Shinshu salmon with black truffle
- Marble sole with Shimeji mushrooms
These dishes are crafted using ingredients sourced from Japan’s Toyosu fish market as well as other high-quality ingredients from around the world. The omakase menu is a creative 15-course offering prepared in a non-traditional way, designed to showcase the chef’s expertise and the premium ingredients used. Chef Mike Monaco is noted for combining unique toppings that work well with the fish, creating a memorable dining experience for guests