Forever my favourite Japanese restaurant in town. Can't beat the value of the teishoku sets that leave you absolutely stuffed, but not feeling like a kanak attack. We had the deluxe tempura and karaage chicken, along with 1 miso and 1 udon which we split between us. I love the thin udon noodle and clean broth; they remind me of Jimbos udon which was my favourite before it closed. Impeccable service that was very accomodating to our handicap diner and opened up the upstairs doors for ease of access. Will be back again and again.

It was a little bit of a wait as we were coming in with no reservation and we had came right before LATE night happy hour. I do wish we were notified like a wait time or something. After that, he did come in and gave us a table near window. This restaurant is very intimate(small) and inside of a hotel. The staff was very friendly by the time service hit. Food wise... wow, they have a wide selection of items. I really enjoyed the spicy ahi roll and oyster ponzu for appetizers. I even had to try the deep fried lobster with arare, super crisp and tasty. Personally, i wish there was a dip for it like a tempura or any type of sauce for it like a ponzu. The yuzu chicken ramen was exactly what it was, noodles were perfectly cooked and very flavorful. A bit too citrusy for my tastebuds, very yuzu forward. As for dessert, I got the akira parfait without azuki! Wow, it was perfection in a bowl! The perfect blend of sweet, savory, creammy goodness! Matcha, kinako, mochi, and the syrup is chef's kiss! It was definitely a great experience and I will definitely be back for more. Price is reasonable for Happy Hour! Definitely going to have another Deep Fried Lobster again! Mmmmm! Yum

Great service and food as always during our last visit. Here's everything we ordered (* are my favorites) *omakase sashimi beef tataki onion salad $12 miso butter fish $14 grilled hokke fish $14 *beef filet steak with oroshi ponzu $22 *agedashi mochi tofu $8.50 *deep fried soft shell crab $10.50 rainbow roll $17 negi toro roll $12 toro taku roll $12.50 unagi cucumber roll $10.50 hamachi and nodoguro sashimi $18 & $35 Chikashi deluxe bowl $38 hot kake udon $9.50 The Beef Filet Steak was so tender and had lots of flavor. portion is a little small, but the texture and flavors were great. The Agedashi Mochi Tofu is a must-order for us - we always get at least two orders because everyone fights over them haha

Great food and service. Only downside for us was the location and layout. Seemed like a sterile environment or something, just needs more of a Japan fun vibe inside.

Akira was great! Really good teishoku combo with fresh and authentic ingredients. I definitely want to go back. The standout: Definitely the miso butterfish! Strong miso paste flavor that's not overpowering, delicate fish that wasn't too greasy. The combos are definitely the go-to: Choose 1 or 2 entrees (I chose the butterfish and unagi) and it comes with a salad, egg tofu, pickles, rice, and a small udon! It was the perfect amount of food -- just enough that we were full without being overly stuffed. The food was fresh and light so we didn't feel bloated after. The staff were also friendly and polite. Multiple customers were from Japan and conversing in Japanese, which is a good sign for a Japanese restaurant. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time! Accessibility Note: If you or your family members have mobility issues, Akira may be difficult. The entrance is a bit weird -- you enter the door inside the larger building, walk down a short and narrow hallway, down a few steps, and around the corner. There is limited seating on that level and then a few more steps up to another level. I didn't see another entrance (maybe I just didn't spot it) but just note that if someone has a wide walker or wheelchair, navigating the narrow walkways and stairs may be difficult.

Was looking forward to trying Akira for the first time today. My daughter and I made reservations for lunch right when they opened at 11:45am. I would suggest parking in the meter stalls in front of the building on King St. We entered their parking lot on Young Street but their lot was full. So we ended up going back on King St and we lucked out finding a stall right in front. It has an interesting entrance but once you get into the restaurant, it is nice. I ordered grilled butter hotate, tempura/sashimi teishoku and my daughter ordered the sushi teishoku. The food was good and the presentation is very nice. I like that it doesn't come in those lacquer boxes and it's separate little dishes. The servers were nice, the only thing was that our food didn't come out at the same time and they didn't check on us or refill our water and tea. Would go back to try other dishes.

Tasty Japanese food and great service at Akira. Colleagues chose Akira for a birthday celebration. We all ordered the teishoku set; you may select one or two main entrees. Some entrees have an upcharge. Teishoku set includes a small appetizer, pickles, salad, white rice, and choice of mini udon or miso soup. We all opted for mini udon and tempura, which was crisp and crunchy. Some of my lunch mates ordered teriyaki chicken or karaage chicken. We all enjoyed our teishoku set. Service was excellent. Validated valet only parking is available in the 1150 building, entrance on Young Street near Pensacola. I chose on-street metered parking on South King Street in front of the building.

This place is located on S. King St. We parked on the street, but they do have parking. There are lots of items on the menu, and everyone can find something. Don't drive too fast, or you might pass it. Give them a try. Aloooooooha and happy eating.

Came here for Happy Hour.... This is the first time coming here. I didnʻt realize that they validate parking in Eleven50 building for $2 up to 3 hours during Happy hour/dinner time. We did street parking,but now we know for the future. Located to the left as you enter 1150 on South King Street, this restaurant has the vibes of entering a restaurant in Japan. We were able to get a table right away. Why 4 stars instead of 5? I think it was because they were getting rid of their old fish inventory, so their negitoro and hamachi sushi we ordered tasted more on the fishy side instead of fresh. My favorite dish that I had was their Happy hour chirashi bowl that came with the types of fish (we had hamachi, ahi and salmon) plus ikura and rice with sesame seeds. That fish tasted fresh and for $12, it was a bargain! Another favorite was their creamy corn croquette dipped in tonkatsu sauce. The creamy texture inside combined with the crunchy outside was music to my tastebuds. Their prices are reasonable for a the amount of food our party of 3 ordered.

First review of 2024 and well-deserved. I just got my lashes done and my esthetician mentioned she needed to check out the eats around their shop. She suggested Akira as it was next door. I initially thought it was a hole in the wall. Far from it. I did a takeout order (chicken karaage bento) and as I waited to be rung up, I took in the atmosphere of the restaurant. Warm, bright, quiet and relaxing. They have a narrow seated area (or you can wait outside) for your takeout order. Either way, the wait wasn't long. Why the five stars: 1. Helpful and friendly staff 2. Ambiance is quiet, warm and relaxing. 3. Price: Reasonable 4. Food: Favorable, portion was perfect and the presentation was appealing to the eye. Recommend: Absolutely (if you're dining in, I suggest making reservations)