AKI Restaurant

AKI Malta is a Japanese restaurant and contemporary bar in Valletta, located at the corner of Strait Street and Santa Lucia Street. The restaurant describes its concept as haute Japanese cuisine combining Japanese techniques with a contemporary dining experience.

Its current menu includes sushi and sashimi, robata-grilled dishes, tempura, rice dishes, seafood, meat, tasting menus and cocktails.

Japanese Dining at AKI Malta

AKI’s menu ranges from smaller Japanese dishes to larger grill and seafood plates. Current examples include edamame, miso soup, tuna tartare, sashimi, nigiri, gyoza, rock shrimp tempura and Japanese-style rice dishes.

The restaurant also operates a robata section featuring skewers and grilled dishes, as well as premium meat and fish options.

Sushi, Sashimi and Robata

The current menu includes omakase sashimi selections, maki and nigiri platters, and an AKI signature platter.

Robata choices currently include chicken yakitori, Kurobuta pork belly and octopus skewers, while the wider menu includes grilled rib eye, Wagyu, black cod, salmon and lobster.

Tasting Menus and Drinks

AKI currently offers chef’s signature tasting menus with optional sake pairings. These menus bring together sushi, grilled dishes and desserts in a multi-course format.

The venue also has a contemporary bar and cocktail programme, making it suitable for both dining and drinks.

Opening Hours and Contact

AKI’s current official website lists opening times from Monday to Sunday, 12:00 to 01:00, with dinner service from 17:30 and last food orders at 22:00.

The restaurant is at 175, corner of Strait Street and Santa Lucia Street, Valletta VLT 1455. The published telephone number is +356 7979 0292 and email is ask@aki.mt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AKI Malta?

AKI is at the corner of Strait Street and Santa Lucia Street in Valletta, VLT 1455.

What type of food does AKI serve?

AKI serves contemporary Japanese cuisine including sushi, sashimi, robata dishes, tempura, meat, seafood and tasting menus.

Does AKI serve sushi?

Yes. The current menu includes nigiri, sashimi and sushi platters.

Does AKI have a bar?

Yes. AKI includes a contemporary bar serving signature and premium cocktails.

Is AKI open every day?

Its current official website lists opening from Monday to Sunday.

Visit AKI Malta in Valletta

For diners searching for AKI Malta Valletta, Japanese food in Valletta, sushi, robata or a contemporary restaurant and bar in the city centre, AKI offers a broad Japanese-inspired menu in a central Strait Street location.

Current Visitor Information

• Contemporary Japanese restaurant and lounge bar
• Japanese-inspired dishes
• Signature cocktails