A friend of mine highly recommended this place, so I went to check it out with my partner. I ordered the Unaju (eel bowl) and was pleasantly surprised to see that it was prepared in the traditional lunchbox format, with generous helpings of cooked eel in unaju sauce. I loved the little side dishes on the side, it was a wonderful experience to eat and see. I also got tempura and edamama to share with my partner, and they were well done! Since then, I have been returning to Akaihana to try their various dishes and indulge in the sushi rolls. I'm also very fond of their Arnold Palmer drink that's made with green tea. The service is always amazing with attentive servers that make the eating experience all the more special and wonderful. The restaurant offers booth, table, and bar seating, as well as outdoor seating too. The prices are very good for the amount of food you get, which is a plus when it comes to sushi. Come here if you haven't yet!
Service was fantastic- friendly and fast. Food- Sushi was huge servings, reasonably priced, fresh, and tasty. Was in town for business and glad I stopped in.
Had the salmon bento made me feel a little iffy maybe the fish wasn’t super fresh not sure. But was good overall.
Critiques :
- straw is too short for the cup
- table was wet from wiping when I sat down so dry table would be nice
Things that made up for the experience the staff was very friendly. And said thank you and bye as we were leaving.
Lovely sushi place, right off the freeway. The lunch specials are good and well priced. My lunch mate got the special and could not finish all the food. I got a couple of rolls and we shared a garlic edamame appetizer. I don't recommend the garlic edamame.
The staff were nice and fairly attentive. Will definitely return!
Highly recommend the rolls and any lunch box special.
The menu here is HUGE!! Soooo many yummy rolls!! The service was excellent. Very friendly chefs when you walk in. Lovely sushi spot!! Highly recommend! 10/10
The staff is amazing! The food is amazing! This is now my favorite Japanese restaurant! The Los Vegas rolls the ones that aren't spicy uuuuuuugggghhhhhhhhaa i swear that u will not fine a better place to get them at. The lunch box chicken teriyaki uuuuuuuggghhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaa i loved it all !
Excellent. Ties Tokyo Lobby as my new favorite sushi spot. I normally don't order fried/tempura rolls but I got the Paradise Roll and it is now one of my top three favorite rolls I've ever eaten. I haven't tested the fish here but I'm confident it's just as good as any.
Lots of locals/regulars around the bar displaying the comfort with the staff that indicates a long-term, well-run establishment.
Can't wait to come back.
My first time there and it was such a wonderful experience! Pleasantly welcomed at the door and didn't feel awkward dining alone! I ordered the Sashimi Salad and it was so flavorful! I enjoyed every bite! I need to go back to try other dishes!
Super fresh sushi. Even the wasabi seemed fresh and buttery smooth. I had one of the best Rainbow Rolls ever at Akaihana. The Dragon and Caterpillar Rolls were delicious too. The staff was super friendly and on top of all my needs. Overall great experience.
This is absolutely my favorite sushi restaurant in town. We have been coming here for years and always very pleased with our experience. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are generous. I always find myself ordering too much food. They also offer a variety of noodles, you can't go wrong with their yakisoba which typically comes with shrimp but you can substitute the shrimp for chicken if you are allergic to shellfish. I would highly recommend checking them out if you are looking for good sushi that won't break the bank.
Update: Still my favorite sushi 🍣 restaurant. Great value and good food. Tonight I tried out for the first time their online ordering and it was fantastic. I got everything that I ordered with all my modifications. If you having trouble getting them on the phone just order online.
We have been visiting this location for the past eight years. On each occasion, we have been greeted by several staff members upon entering. Each experience has been pleasant and their food not only beautiful, but delicious. They have happy hour which includes some favorites along with many other choices. They recently remodeled and even expanded their location, giving it a very modern look
We have come here for family celebrations, birthdays, dinner dates, meetings and so forth.
They prepare each plate beautifully regardless of its price
Will continue to come here and tell our friends
New remodeling is nice. Sushi is always premium! Employees are friendly and engaging. For many years this has been my only sushi bar! 1st in restaurant since COVID-19
Very good quality sushi. The place was packed on a Sunday night, but fast service. Got my sushi quickly. It can get a little loud, so the ambience isn’t really why you’re there. Just the good sushi. Prompt service. Very hospitable and friendly. And really delicious sushi. The plates are beautifully presented with these orchids (as pictured). Would return. Good for groups. The outdoor patio is also open.
Soo much sushi/rolls to try with different combinations I have never seen or tried before. No super pricey bout the same as other kids came sushi places. Service was quick without issue in my groups(4) order. Nice atmosphere as well.
I was introduced to this place a couple months ago and I’m so thankful I was. I have been here a total of two times and I don’t plan on stopping.
Positives: there’s something to be said about portion sizes when it comes to sushi — too little rice to fish and other components leaves a sushi lover’s desire unfulfilled. You will not have this issue here. Portion is perfect and they seem to be larger than most places. I thoroughly enjoy Akaihana’s innovative and very robust menu — so many delicious items to choose from. Nigiri 🍣 and sashimi with a bunch of speciality rolls to choose from.
Negatives: service is lacking slightly. Whether they are understaffed or lack sense of urgency that remains to be undetermined. There have been a couple times in which I found myself waiting an extended amount of time for additional items.
All in All: I am going to recommend this place to everyone and gladly do so. Please take all my money and put all the good sushi “in my BELLY”!
This is my second visit to this restaurant, and I absolutely love it. The portions are large. The food is fresh and very tasty. Highly recommend it.
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