High-end sushi restaurants are everywhere in LA,. This used to be a good thing because there were enough sushi chefs floating around that most places had their own unique style, but lately they've almost become… dime a dozen. The upstairs lounge/patio at Akwa has a unique ambiance, and there are plenty of non-sushi items for your friends who don't need any extra mercury in their diet. But for the hard core sushi fan, the menu focuses more on interesting and flavorful sauces than fresh and flavorful fish. [link]