AYCE joints typically don't have the greatest service in the world but here's a tip about Akina that has worked out well for us:
Come slightly earlier than their peak hours. Lunch on weekends: plan to arrive around 12:30pm. Dinners: plan to arrive around 6:30pm, 7:00pm at the latest. If you arrive during these times, the place isn't loaded hence, the waitresses tend to pay more attention to you and your precise orders are well taken care of.
It's a jungle otherwise. This, in addition to their always frozen White Tuna Sashimi is why I can only rate them 3 out of 5. The place itself could use major renovations to spruce up the appearance but it's clean so it passes.
The price is fair and the food (at least the dishes I've tried) makes my mouth water. Based on the food alone, Akina rises above Hachitarou, Yang's Kitchen, Sushi on 7 and even Nagoya (it's close though).
Here are my Stand-Out dishes:
Sirloin Cube with Garlic (Freaking. Awesome. This dish is so flavourful!)
Deep Fried Oyster (These are crunch on the outside and so juicy on the inside.)
Salmon Sashimi (Normally thick and fresh.)
Spider Roll (Best spider roll I've tried so far. They are not shy with the soft-shell crab. An AYCE after my own heart.)
Deep Fried Oyster Roll (Delicious.)
Lastly, make sure you have enough to pay in cash because they charge an extra $1.00 PER PERSON to pay by credit or debit. If you come during jungle hours, you're in for a frustrating experience (I nearly went nuts at the counter once). Avoid the hassle. Withdraw cash ahead of time.