Tabelog ratingAki Saryo (安芸茶寮) is a multi-story house restaurant in Hiroshima offering a refined take on regional cuisine, with a focus on kaiseki courses and sushi made from fresh Seto Inland Sea seafood. The atmosphere is traditional and elegant, with options for counter seating, private tatami rooms, and sunken horigotatsu seating, making it popular for business entertainment and family celebrations.
Guests consistently praise the quality and presentation of the food. Standout dishes mentioned in reviews include charcoal-grilled wagyu fillet with a rich uni (sea urchin) sauce and live kawahagi (filefish) prepared as ikizukuri sashimi. The multi-course menus are thoughtfully constructed, with a good selection of sake and shochu to pair with the meal. However, some diners note that service can be uneven on busy nights, with reports of slow drink delivery or missed plates. A critical point raised by one reviewer was a serious mishandling of a food allergy; guests with dietary restrictions should be extremely clear and confirm their needs with staff.
Dinner courses are typically priced at ¥6,600, ¥8,800, and ¥11,000, with a general spend of around ¥6,000–¥8,000 per person. Lunch is more accessible, averaging ¥2,000–¥3,000. Reviewers recently paid around ¥8,800 for the 'Senju' kaiseki course. A la carte items are also available, such as a sashimi plate for ¥1,650 or a croquette for ¥880. For the quality of the ingredients and the elegant setting, most find it offers fair value, especially for a special occasion.
- Booking: Reservations are required.
- Getting There: The restaurant is an 8-minute walk from Gohonmatsu Station.
- Payment: Credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners), electronic money (transportation IC cards like Suica), and QR code payments (PayPay) are all accepted.
- Seating: There are 150 seats, including private rooms for 2 to 8 people and a large banquet hall for up to 40.
- Allergies: Guests with allergies must inform staff clearly when booking and reconfirm with every course, as a serious service error has been reported.
- Children: Children are welcome and a kids' menu is available.
- Smoking: The dining areas are non-smoking, but a designated smoking room is available on the 2nd floor.
- Language: English-friendly staff and menus have been reported by visitors.
