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)
danleach
on Citysearch Oct 13, 2008I have been to Akai Hana about ten times in one year. The wait staff are nice, pleasant folks that I would bring home to mom and dad. As "Cutting edge" as Carrboro is, they should be more conscious of their patrons'... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 20, 2008We had a wonderful meal and terrible service at our latest visit to Akai Hana restaurant. My expectations were only partially met because the waitstaff, in my opinion, wanted to be elsewhere. They rarely checked to... (more)
Bogeyjohn
on Citysearch Aug 29, 2008Well I have been reading reviews from people from the Left Coast and NY saying that Akai Hana Resturant in Carrboro was not up to the standards of the resturants in NY and California... Hello...this is Carrboro NC and... (more)
unbelloscoppio
on Citysearch Jul 01, 2007I took my boyfriend here for his birthday on a Friday night, when Akai Hana is supposed to be open until 10:30pm. We were seated at 9:40pm, served our food at 10:00pm, and then awkwardly watched as the wait staff began... (more)
stt5
on Citysearch May 22, 2006I only give high recommendations to those that I consider the best in the nation, such as Sakagura in NY, Yuzen Kan in LA, Kubota in SJ, etc. Akai Hana is your generic Japanese restaurant with not much in originality to... (more)
daddylamson
on Citysearch Apr 23, 2006Sharing a meal with someone should always be an adventure as well as enjoyable. Akai Hana fits the bill. This is the perfect place to take a break and explore the wonders of Japanese cuisine. The atmosphere is very... (more)
Kristin W.
on Judys Book Apr 14, 2006Akai Hana has the best sushi I've had in the triangle. All the ingredients are fresh and I've never experienced anything being past its prime or overly fishy. This is a great place to come with a group of friends and... (more)
Heather W.
on Judys Book Aug 14, 2005If you are craving sushi, head to Carrboro for a great sushi meal. If going on a Friday or Saturday- there will probably be a wait. The service has generally been good and we have always been pleased with what we order. I... (more)
Sharyn R.
on Judys Book Aug 12, 2005Akai Hana is the best Japanese food in Carrboro. It is in a central location, and it has a nice indoor space in addition to a Japanese outdoor patio. The sushi is great-- very fresh and a great variety. It is as good as... (more)
dawnchild
on Citysearch May 09, 2005Overall, I would highly recommend this place. They serve good authentic Japanese food. Their miso soup, tempura or anything from the kitchen are excellent. Their early bird special served from 5 to 6, especially... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Mar 13, 2005<b>In Short</b><br>Akai Hana keeps it simple with a small sushi bar, a scattering of tables--both inside and on the brick patio outside. Triangle up-and-comers mingle with health-minded Weaver Streeters and... (more)
sbagramian
on Citysearch Nov 26, 2002When I first moved to Chapel Hill and had no idea where to go, Akai Hana was my weekly stop for sushi...However I soon discovered better places in the triangle-like sushi blues-and realized what I had been missing.... (more)
Bethp81
on Citysearch Oct 03, 2002Overall no complaints! its a great place for a dinner date!! Wonderful sushi, good atmosphere and friendly service.... (more)
jeflet
on Citysearch Sep 18, 2002we've been here on many occasions and always been impressed by the consistant high quality of the sushi and the service. Has a nice personal feel to the place. Very popular. Have tried several other sushi... (more)
eli
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2002Thought the sushi was fine, but disappointed with bad service. (more)
opticg
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2002Excellent teriyaki beef, sushi is fresh and the waitstaff is remarkable. A highly pleasureable experience. (more)
bunna
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2002Because I thought I left the good sushi too. But not since discovering Akai Hana. The atmosphere and service are top rate too! (more)
one_spod
on Citysearch Jul 04, 2002Akai Hana was the first place I was introduced to with good sushi in the area. However, since then I have been found closer, more friendly establishments with equivalent sushi without the wait. I'll forgoe the crowd... (more)
faithehart
on Citysearch Jun 05, 2002If you enjoy waiting an hour or two for your food to be served, this is the place. If after waiting 45 minutes, you enjoy finding out that their out of a key ingredient in your selected meal choice, Akai Hana should be your... (more)