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Akira Back

The capital has a new kind of power. 

Chef Akira Back brings his globally celebrated modern Japanese dining to Canada’s capital. Shaped by his Korean heritage and worldwide influences, the experience pairs refined technique with bold, inventive flavours. Think signature favourites alongside dishes curated for an elevated night out in the heart of the city. Expect an immersive, high-end atmosphere where artistry, energy, and a sense of occasion are built into every course.

Akira Back Ottawa is modern Japanese dining at its most inventive and unexpected. Each plate arrives as a revelation, each visit an opportunity to discover something new. Framed by a room that commands attention, bold art created by Chef Akira Back’s mother adorns every wall, and a showpiece sushi bar offering front-row seats to culinary theatre.

This is the capital’s most anticipated table, and it is yours to explore.

LOCATION
1 Rideau St
Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7

HOURS
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, daily

CONTACT
+1 613 241 1414
[email protected]

Reserve A Table

  • AB SIGNATURE PIZZAS

    • AB TUNA PIZZA*
      umami aioli, micro shiso, white truffle oil
      32
      • CAVIAR
        MP
      • FRESH TRUFFLE
        MP
      • UNI
        MP
    • AB WAGYU PIZZA
      umami aioli, micro shiso, white truffle oil
      34
      • CAVIAR
        MP
      • FRESH TRUFFLE
        MP
      • UNI
        MP
    • AB ERINGI MUSHROOM PIZZA*
      umami aioli, micro shiso, white truffle oil
      30

  • COLD SHARE

    • TORO CAVIAR*
      kochujang miso, caviar
      58
    • YELLOWTAIL SERRANO*
      tomato salsa, citrus soy
      29
    • WHITE FISH CARPACCIO*
      gooseberry, nanbanzu
      6.00
    • JEJU DOMI*
      red seabream, chojang
      26
    • HOKKAIDO SCALLOP KIWI*
      onion salsa, white truffle oil, yuzu soy
      28
    • SALMON TATAKI*
      mustard su-miso
      27
    • CRISPY RICE*
      cajun tuna, nori paste, spicy ponzu aioli
      27

  • AB SIGNATURE TARTARE

    • TORO TARTARE*
      pickled ginger gel, dashi aioli
      48
    • WAGYU BEEF TARTARE*
      dashi aioli, herb oil
      48
    • VEGAN TARTARE
      kombu dashi aioli, herb oil
      38

  • HOT SHARE

    • MISO BLACK COD
      den-miso, yuzu and lemon foam
      46
    • EGGPLANT MISO
      goma furikake, den-miso
      19
    • CRISPY OCTOPUS
      salsa verde, red chipotle
      36
    • ROCK SHRIMP
      gochujang aioli
      24
    • SEASONED SPICY TOFU
      green onion, spicy soy glaze
      23
    • GRILLED AVOCADO
      tosazu, garlic butter
      17
    • EDAMAME
      maldon sea salt or kimchi butter
      9/11
    • GRILLED ALASKAN KING CRAB (3PCS)
      jalapeno, pickled shimeji, dynamite
      68

  • AB SIGNATURE TACOS

    • AB WAGYU TACOS
      bulgogi sauce, tomato ponzu
      27
    • AB SASHIMI TACOS*
      serrano, spicy ponzu
      24
    • AB ERINGI MUSHROOM TACOS
      bulgogi sauce, tomato ponzu
      27

  • NIGIRI/SASHIMI

    NIGIRI: two pieces on top of rice / SASHIMI: two pieces sliced
    • VEGAN PLATTER
      6 kinds of seasonal selection
      38
    • TUNA*
      maguro
      18
    • FATTY TUNA*
      toro
      30
    • SALMON*
      sake
      17
    • WHITE FISH*
      hirame
      17
    • SEA URCHIN*
      hokkaido uni
      38
    • YELLOWTAIL*
      hamachi
      18
    • SCALLOP*
      hotate
      18
    • BOTAN SHRIMP*
      canadian spot prawn
      20
    • FRESH WATER EEL
      unagi
      18

  • AB SIGNATURE ROLLS

    • GODZILLA
      unagi, strawberry, avocado
      29
    • HOT MESS*
      sashimi poke, screaming o’sauce
      26
    • PERFECT STORM*
      shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, salmon belly aburi, chipotle sauce
      32
    • BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER
      unagi, anago tempura, foie gras, ponzu aioli
      37
    • POP ROCKIN*
      spicy tuna, crab mix, pop rocks
      26
    • PROTEIN ROLL*
      tuna, yellowtail, salmon, whitefish, crab mix
      30
    • SPICY TUNA ROLL*
      negi, cucumber
      26
    • REAL CALIFORNIA ROLL
      crab, avocado
      26
    • NEGI TORO*
      tuna belly, green onion
      25
    • WOW VEGAN
      coleslaw, kal-bi sauce
      25
    • VEGETABLE ROLL
      avocado, cucumber, asparagus, inari
      23

  • CHEF’S SIGNATURE MYSTERY BOX

    • NAZO 9*
      An adventurous journey to cloud nine with an exciting assemblage of nine petite dishes, unveiled table side. Limited quantities.
      135

  • SALADS

    • HOUSE
      mixed greens, ginger dressing
      16
    • CREAMY SPINACH
      spinach, roasted sesame, rayu
      18
    • AB CUCUMBER SALAD
      roasted sesame seeds, amazu
      18

  • MAINS

    • SEARED SEABASS
      SEARED SEABASS
      49
    • 48 HOURS WAGYU SHORT RIB
      root vegetable pave, black garlic braising jus
      61
    • WAGYU PICANHA
      kizami wasabi butter
      89
    • TOBAN FILET MIGNON
      mixed mushroom, garlic butter
      72
    • JIDORI CHICKEN
      potato puree, balsamic teriyaki
      42
    • MUSHROOM TOBAN
      mixed mushrooms, nanbanzu soy
      39

  • SIDES

    • WAGYU FRIED RICE
      wagyu, vegetable mix
      26
    • VEGETABLE FRIED RICE
      mushroom, vegetable mix
      22
    • MISO SOUP
      wakame, tofu, nameko mushroom
      8
    • KING CRAB FRIED RICE
      alaskan king crab, xo sauce, vegetable mix
      25
    • POTATO PURÉE
      13
    • GRILLED SHISHITO PEPPERS
      yuzu den-miso, togarashi
      13

  • *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

    Shared Fryer Notice: All fried items may be prepared in oil that is also used to cook
    shellfish products (crustaceans and mollusks).

    At Akira Back, the soy sauce used for sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi is blended with
    other ingredients (mirin, dashi, and brown sugar). However, upon guest request,
    we can provide gluten-free soy sauce (not blended).

    The mirin and sake currently used are gluten-free products.

  • DESSERT

    • CHOCOLATE IN A CUP
      nutella chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, banana foam
      18
    • APPLE HARUMAKI
      cinnamon cream cheese, vanilla gelato, caramelized apple
      17
    • YUZU CITRUS
      yuzu curd, strawberry gelato
      17
    • AB CIGAR
      miso caramel ice cream, cocoa nibs
      18
    • AB TIRAMISU
      espresso lady finger, oolong mascarpone burnt espresso tea ice cream
      18
    • MIYAZAKI MANGO SORBET
      Miyazaki mango, rhubarb wine granita
      18

Private Dining

Some occasions deserve a room that matches the moment.

Chef Akira Back brings his globally celebrated modern Japanese dining to Canada’s capital. Shaped by his Korean heritage and worldwide influences, the experience pairs refined technique with bold, inventive flavours. Think signature favourites alongside dishes curated for an elevated night out in the heart of the city. Expect an immersive, high-end atmosphere where artistry, energy, and a sense of occasion are built into every course.

The Design

At the heart of the space sits a striking sushi bar, the centrepiece of a room that is as dramatic and moody as it is unmistakably Akira Back. Rich plums and deep burgundies, gold accents catching the light, and bold art created by Chef Akira Back’s mother adorning the walls. This is a room that commands the evening.

About The Chef

Born in Seoul and raised in Aspen, Chef Akira Back’s path from professional snowboarder to Michelin-starred chef has been anything but conventional. His restaurants across Paris, Hong Kong, Dubai and Toronto are celebrated for their inventive menus, electric atmosphere and the singular creativity that defines everything he touches. Akira Back Ottawa brings that vision to Canada’s capital.

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