Akemi is a Japanese girl’s name meaning happy and beautiful—two words that describe this Asian restaurant quite well. Dark blue walls, lots of wood, exquisite lamps and plants define the interior, which was designed by make-up artist Miriam Jacks. The chef was trained in Vietnam and creates soul food such as fine sushi, vegan salad or steak with sweet potato fries. A must-try is the homemade lemonade!