Akami Sushi Bar. Photo by Brett Villena. “Thirty years ago, a lot of these gas stations had affiliations with petrol companies, but they were independently franchised and run,” Medley says.

Akami Sushi Bar. 1561 E. Williams St., Apex. 919-267-6368 or akamisushibar.com. Very quickly Akami has become the hottest spot in the Triangle’s sushi scene.

Akami Sushi Bar. 1561 E. Williams St., Apex. 919-267-6368 or akamisushibar.com. Very quickly Akami has become the hottest spot in the Triangle’s sushi scene.

Akami Sushi Bar. 1561 E. Williams St., Apex. 919-267-6368 or akamisushibar.com. Very quickly Akami has become the hottest spot in the Triangle’s sushi scene.