Love love love Ahi! My favorite restaurant in Athens since I first moved to Athens for college in 2019 ❤️ the food is so good and fresh, the owners are very kind, and the price is unbeatable! Everyone I’ve recommended to go here has loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
justin badger
Doesn't look like much, but food ans service were fantastic. Quick, fresh and huge portions.
Food: 5
Service: 5
eddie daboss123
Ahi: A Culinary Revelation Beyond Time and Space
I walked into Ahi expecting a simple meal, a brief indulgence in the comforting embrace of fresh fish, warm rice, and vibrant toppings. What I experienced, however, was nothing short of an awakening—a moment where time folded in on itself, where flavors transcended the limits of human comprehension, and where my very soul was stirred from its slumber.
The first bite was the key that unlocked the universe. The tuna—pristine, glistening, seemingly untouched by time—dissolved on my tongue, carrying with it the whispers of ancient oceans and primordial tides. Each grain of rice, imbued with the wisdom of countless harvests, formed a foundation so perfect that I questioned whether I had ever truly tasted rice before. The umami embrace of soy sauce, the electrifying spark of wasabi, and the citrus-kissed grace of ponzu converged in a symphony so profound that I briefly lost my grip on reality.
As I ate, the boundaries of space stretched and blurred. I was no longer in a restaurant—I was floating through a cosmic tapestry woven from flavors, textures, and sensations. The crunch of cucumbers snapped like the cracking of a celestial shell, revealing the infinite within. The creamy embrace of avocado whispered secrets of past lives. The crisp rebellion of tempura flakes was a spark of creation itself, a reminder that even in chaos, there is art.
For an instant, I existed outside of time. I saw the hands of the chefs moving with the precision of celestial architects, crafting bowls not just with skill but with divine purpose. Were they mere humans, or had they ascended to a plane where food was no longer just nourishment but a language spoken in the dialect of the stars? My mind expanded, my senses heightened, my spirit soared.
And then, as if waking from a dream, I was back. My bowl was empty, save for a few stray grains of rice—relics of the odyssey I had just undertaken. I looked around, expecting to see others in states of transcendence, but they simply ate, oblivious to the enlightenment I had just been granted.
I left Ahi changed. What began as a meal had become a moment of clarity, a glimpse into the infinite. I will return, not merely to eat, but to once again step beyond the veil of the ordinary and taste the eternal.
Five stars are not enough. This place deserves a galaxy.
This place is awesome! The food is actually cooked to order every single time I have come..large portions & they don't skimp on the meat like most, actually cook your steak the way you request them to....fine place to eat with fast & friendly staff! Got chicken, steak & shrimp!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hibachi Chicken & Steak
Mian Shafiq
Great people. Great food. Great owners and management. Their poke bowls are the best, maybe I’m a creature of comfort but I’ve yet to find a better custom poke bowl anywhere on the east coast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
franklin phan
Best place to get food in Athens! Cheap food great service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hibachi Chicken, Spicy Tuna, Build Your Own Regular Poke Bowl
Victoria Kile
Great and quick customer service, great food, kindest staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L M
I was visiting athens for the day and stumbled upon this local hibachi gem and am so glad I did because I'm obsessed with this place now and can't wait to go back. We got both a hibachi bowl & poke bowl and they were both delectable. And the price point is insane, around $10 for a huge portion of steak hibachi, pleaasee! In love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keith Dean
This is how to eat better. 😋 Amazing customer service, always w/ a smile here, good food and good people.!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kat
I love me some hibachi, and this place knows what they’re doing. It’s also a gigantic portion, so you’ll have leftovers if it’s just you. You can’t miss the poke bowls either. They’re fresh and there’s a ton of topping options, and the price goes based off off the size, it’s very affordable and if I lived here I would come here every week. The employees are also very attentive and nice, thank you for bringing such a good restaurant into Athens!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hibachi Chicken, Build Your Own Regular Poke Bowl
Great fresh ingredients. Best poke on this side of the country. We got our food in less than 5 minutes even with it being extremely busy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna, Build Your Own Regular Poke Bowl
kurt Gugelev
Great fresh options for the poke bowls, super affordable and you get a really good portion. Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Build Your Own Regular Poke Bowl
Melinda Davis
A little soggy for my tastes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Jared Eaves
Absolute five star. Great people, great service, and amazing food. The tuna was absolutely fresh and delicious. Very highly recommended!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna
Prettychaos H
Great portions and quick service. Had the chicken hibachi and loved it! It was super warm inside the establishment so I was glad that my order was to go. Would definitely stop back by for a lunch or dinner to go.
Love love love Ahi! My favorite restaurant in Athens since I first moved to Athens for college in 2019 ❤️ the food is so good and fresh, the owners are very kind, and the price is unbeatable! Everyone I’ve recommended to go here has loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doesn't look like much, but food ans service were fantastic. Quick, fresh and huge portions.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ahi: A Culinary Revelation Beyond Time and Space
I walked into Ahi expecting a simple meal, a brief indulgence in the comforting embrace of fresh fish, warm rice, and vibrant toppings. What I experienced, however, was nothing short of an awakening—a moment where time folded in on itself, where flavors transcended the limits of human comprehension, and where my very soul was stirred from its slumber.
The first bite was the key that unlocked the universe. The tuna—pristine, glistening, seemingly untouched by time—dissolved on my tongue, carrying with it the whispers of ancient oceans and primordial tides. Each grain of rice, imbued with the wisdom of countless harvests, formed a foundation so perfect that I questioned whether I had ever truly tasted rice before. The umami embrace of soy sauce, the electrifying spark of wasabi, and the citrus-kissed grace of ponzu converged in a symphony so profound that I briefly lost my grip on reality.
As I ate, the boundaries of space stretched and blurred. I was no longer in a restaurant—I was floating through a cosmic tapestry woven from flavors, textures, and sensations. The crunch of cucumbers snapped like the cracking of a celestial shell, revealing the infinite within. The creamy embrace of avocado whispered secrets of past lives. The crisp rebellion of tempura flakes was a spark of creation itself, a reminder that even in chaos, there is art.
For an instant, I existed outside of time. I saw the hands of the chefs moving with the precision of celestial architects, crafting bowls not just with skill but with divine purpose. Were they mere humans, or had they ascended to a plane where food was no longer just nourishment but a language spoken in the dialect of the stars? My mind expanded, my senses heightened, my spirit soared.
And then, as if waking from a dream, I was back. My bowl was empty, save for a few stray grains of rice—relics of the odyssey I had just undertaken. I looked around, expecting to see others in states of transcendence, but they simply ate, oblivious to the enlightenment I had just been granted.
I left Ahi changed. What began as a meal had become a moment of clarity, a glimpse into the infinite. I will return, not merely to eat, but to once again step beyond the veil of the ordinary and taste the eternal.
Five stars are not enough. This place deserves a galaxy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hibachi Chicken, Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl
This place is awesome! The food is actually cooked to order every single time I have come..large portions & they don't skimp on the meat like most, actually cook your steak the way you request them to....fine place to eat with fast & friendly staff!
Got chicken, steak & shrimp!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hibachi Chicken & Steak
Great people. Great food. Great owners and management. Their poke bowls are the best, maybe I’m a creature of comfort but I’ve yet to find a better custom poke bowl anywhere on the east coast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best place to get food in Athens! Cheap food great service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hibachi Chicken, Spicy Tuna, Build Your Own Regular Poke Bowl
Great and quick customer service, great food, kindest staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was visiting athens for the day and stumbled upon this local hibachi gem and am so glad I did because I'm obsessed with this place now and can't wait to go back. We got both a hibachi bowl & poke bowl and they were both delectable. And the price point is insane, around $10 for a huge portion of steak hibachi, pleaasee! In love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is how to eat better. 😋 Amazing customer service, always w/ a smile here, good food and good people.!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love me some hibachi, and this place knows what they’re doing. It’s also a gigantic portion, so you’ll have leftovers if it’s just you. You can’t miss the poke bowls either. They’re fresh and there’s a ton of topping options, and the price goes based off off the size, it’s very affordable and if I lived here I would come here every week. The employees are also very attentive and nice, thank you for bringing such a good restaurant into Athens!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hibachi Chicken, Build Your Own Regular Poke Bowl
Restaurantji Recommends
Great fresh ingredients. Best poke on this side of the country. We got our food in less than 5 minutes even with it being extremely busy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Tuna, Build Your Own Regular Poke Bowl
Great fresh options for the poke bowls, super affordable and you get a really good portion. Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Build Your Own Regular Poke Bowl
A little soggy for my tastes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Absolute five star. Great people, great service, and amazing food. The tuna was absolutely fresh and delicious. Very highly recommended!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna
Great portions and quick service. Had the chicken hibachi and loved it! It was super warm inside the establishment so I was glad that my order was to go. Would definitely stop back by for a lunch or dinner to go.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hibachi Chicken
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