Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant
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| MONDAY | : | 10:00AM | - | 2:00PM |
| TUESDAY | : | 10:00AM | - | 2:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | : | 10:00AM | - | 2:00PM |
| THURSDAY | : | 10:00AM | - | 2:00PM |
| FRIDAY | : | 10:00AM | - | 2:00PM |
| SATURDAY | : | 5:00PM | - | 10:30PM |
| SUNDAY | : | 5:00PM | - | 9:00PM |
Top Sentiments among Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant Reviewers
Fresh sushi rolls
Fresh raw fish
Excellent miso soup
Perfect tuna roll
Recommend seaweed salad
Excellent teriyaki beef
Great nigiri salmon
Wonderful teriyaki dishes
Best tempuras
Delicious ponzu sauce hmmm
Customer Reviews (39 reviews)
Matt Russell
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2009When it comes to sushi these guys do it right. We've tried several other places around and no one even comes close to Akai Hana. Their rolls are always fresh and I've never tried one I didn't like. Definitely try the... (more)
amandarussell
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2009love the sushi at this place! it has always been fresh and tasty. they have a great menu with a wide variety of sushi. they have really good specials as well. if you are looking for great service and yummy food come here!... (more)
ABrown79
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2009We go to this place so often that the sushi chefs know us. It's our standard date night restaurant, and we were so excited when they made the special, "White Star" sushi, a regular. Try the crunchy shrimp roll, if you're... (more)
steph14
on Citysearch Jun 16, 2009Akai Hana is a great little sushi place, close to franklin street but not right in the center of all the commotion. They've got great deals on certain nights, and the crunchy shrimp roll is fantastic!... (more)
Becky02
on Citysearch Jun 09, 2009Akai Hana has a great variety of dishes, especially their soups, and has a lot more than just amazing sushi. It's definitely a wonderful deal for amazing food! (more)
sarahcaitie
on Citysearch May 12, 2009Great sushi at a great price. Hurricane roll, anything with salmon is really good, gyoza are wonderful too! (more)
tarheelborn
on Citysearch May 12, 2009Akai Hana is always packed but always quick and delicious! The outside patio is cute, so it's a great place to eat outside! (more)
clover11
on Citysearch Mar 10, 2009I love this place--this is probably the best sushi just a close distance from downtown Chapel Hill and UNC. Definitely get the crunchy shrimp roll. (more)
LizzyJane
on Citysearch Mar 03, 2009Akai Hana is my go to place a dinner with the out of town relative who's buying. Lots of local charm and the best sushi I've found in the area, at typical sushi prices. But with lots of specials, it's easy to visit even on... (more)
Chalemdrel
on Citysearch Mar 03, 2009My girlfriend took me here last time I came up to UNC and the sushi is delicious. The atmosphere is such that even though it was rather crowded when we went, it still managed to be cozy. There are enough specials to keep it... (more)
TarheelQueen
on Citysearch Feb 03, 2009Akai Hana is more than great sushi. It's great service, great atmosphere, and great prices. The miso soup is the best I've had in the Triangle (seasoned perfectly). The sushi rolls are always fresh and beautifully... (more)
Juliusgirlie
on Citysearch Feb 03, 2009In the chapel hill area, you have more than a few choices for sushi, but if you want the best, you go to Akai Hana. Their tempura is second to none, and their rolls are always fresh and delicious. Their sushi bar is always... (more)
stevesoltan
on Citysearch Dec 13, 2008I've been eating sushi for 25 years and this is the best tasting andd freshest sushi I have ever had. The staff is very pleasant and courteous and always asks us if we enjoyed our meal. The salmon and unagi (eel) is... (more)
dylan4
on Citysearch Dec 12, 2008Akai Hana offers a great menu in a relaxed yet chic ambiance. The shumai is amazing, as is the spider roll. Very reasonable price for the best sushi in Chapel Hill/Carrboro. (more)
CarolinaMom26
on Citysearch Dec 01, 2008I have been a fan of Akai Hana ever since I moved to Carrboro from San Francisco 10 years ago. The service is friendly. I especially like sitting at the sushi bar with my son who is 12; the sushi chefs are always very kind to... (more)
uplift23
on Citysearch Nov 21, 2008I'm a big fan of Akai Hana. Excellent nigiri, especially salmon. Nice neighborhood feel, nice little two-person booths. Reasonably priced beer. The rolls are good; crunchy shrimp roll is a good value. Only... (more)
LarryJohnson28
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2008Everyone is friendly at Akai Hana.Nice Atmosphere going on there.The sushi is the freshest i've had in the triangle.By far the best tasting ginger dressing for the house salad. The shrimp tempura is my favorite... (more)
bobbyallenh
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2008We're so glad Akai Hana has started opening 7 days a week. We never could remember which day they were closed. The fish is very fresh, especially tuna, salmon, and yellowtail. The flounder is sweet but they only have it... (more)
elisdevreis
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2008I just ate at Akai Hana yesterday, their sushi are the freshest I've ever tasted. The sushi are simple but the fish are so fresh. When i put a piece of sushi roll in my mouth, I wanted to order again and again. My favorite... (more)
sj234
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2008I love this place. If you like fresh fish, akai hana is the place to eat sushi. It's unbelievable!! The service is excellent, the lighting is great. I highly recommend the seaweed salad, miso soup, and the pork... (more)