When was the last time you went out for some really good sushi? Plan a date night at the newly opened Akeno Sushi Bar and Thai<\/a><\/a>—or grab some takeout and do date night at home, if you feel more comfortable. Either way, you’ll have the opportunity to taste some of the freshest, most creative sushi in Alexandria, according to foodies who’ve already dined at Akeno.<\/p>\n They praise the skill of not only the sushi chef, but also the kitchen chef who crafts hot dishes such as pad Thai (a customer favorite) and gyoza. Start with a mix of small plates from the kitchen and sushi bar, such as spicy grilled mussels and the salmon carpaccio. As you nosh on these light bites, mull over the menu options for your main course. The popular approach at Akeno is to order a few sushi rolls to share at the table. Start with classics like the Alaskan roll and salmon skin roll, then add a few of the special rolls—perhaps the Snow White, if you like spice. It features spicy albacore inside and yellowtail, jalapeno, and lemon on top. The signature Akeno roll is another solid option for anyone who likes some heat since it features spicy tuna on top of a soft-shell crab roll.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When was the last time you went out for some really good sushi? Plan a date night at the newly opened Akeno Sushi Bar and Thai—or grab some takeout and do date night at home, if you feel more comfortable. Either way, you’ll have the opportunity to taste some of the freshest, most creative sushi… <\/p>\n