I've been going here since the mid 90s and the food is still excellent. There are several japanese restaurants closer to me, but this has always been my favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Hana Box Lunch Set, Chicken Teriyaki White Meat Dinner, Chicken Teriyaki and Tempura, Sunomono Salad, California Roll
Anthony Lion
Food yummy and good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef Special Sushi Deluxe, Salmon Teriyaki Tempura Combination
James Charbonneau
Our go to sushi restaurant for over 15 years. We move about 45 min away and it’s still worth the drive
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Shmikler
The food was excellent and abundant. They are still a quality restaurant after so many years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chef Special Sushi Deluxe, Hana Box Lunch Set
Carolina Polo
Akai Hana has been in business for over 30 years, and the steady traffic means the sushi is fresh and safe, offered at a good price. However, the ambiance is lacking, with an outdated, cafeteria-like vibe and cheap-looking menus. It’s a solid spot for a quick, no-frills sushi meal, but not the place for a special dining experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
John MC
It’s such a nice place for solid food that is tasty and consistent. I introduced my kids to sushi here and other nice Japanese dishes. It’s not fancy or high end sushi but it is a well run family owned buisness that cares about service and quality food for a good value.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Hana Box Lunch Set, Spicy Beef Nabeyaki Udon, California Roll
Jose vargas
Sushi is really good ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack Sinclair
Great waitress and fun for all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loren J
It used to be soo soo good at this restaurant, but ever since they changed the owner/management, the food is less yummy than before. Service was decent, but no one thanked us or said anything as we left. One of the servers was on her phone, avoiding eye contact. I miss seeing the other workers feeding us the best handrolls and chef's handcrafted sushi sets & maki rolls. They waved a big goodbye and told us to come again; they knew us personally because we had been regulars for a long time. My family and I can't come back here again after they served us a bit poorly. My aunt got a spicy tuna handroll, but they only stuffed it with a heavy load of rice and regular tuna.
I was there yesterday with my fiancee having lunch there. We often come here to eat for last 10 years if we visit Old Orchard Mall etc. However, the lunch bento box we ordered tasted so bad. My fiancee has Tune and I have chicken with tempura. First of all, the miso soup is not even hot or hot to warm. It was just little bit warm. The tune seems unfresh with the taste. Chicken is okay but tempura is bad that some items not even well deep fry enough. The only items are okay would be the sushi roll.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Masha Cetnik Berardi
A lovely traditional place with amazing food and low-key atmosphere, the service could be a little vets more consistent but it's perfectly fine when the restaurant is not at capacity. The price for quality and volume is pretty amazing. Above all, do not miss their lunch specials.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Linda Brooks
Always a winner!
Jade Styburski
Salmon teriyaki dinner has been family favorite for years. The way it is cooked- the fish is buttery and sauce is balanced and I eat the skin- so delicious. Tempura, shrimp and veggies, is light and crispy. Love unagi Q, New Mexican role and Bob's roll with the smoked salmon, cucumbers and cream cheese. My favorite is the mackerel, broiled and also teriyaki. Have had sashimi dinner and the fish has always been fresh. Love Akai Hana- have been coming for years.
Kid-friendliness: If you ask, the waitress will give extra tofu in the miso soup. My son has been doing this since he was 3, and the waitress remembers. He loves the gyoza and can eat two orders. He is now 17.
Great place, the service is terrific and the space is warming. The food is good, but nothing to rave about. I believe it’s standard grade sushi that is affordable and tasty. I’d visit again for a comfortable meal!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef Special Sushi Deluxe, Tempura
I've been going here since the mid 90s and the food is still excellent. There are several japanese restaurants closer to me, but this has always been my favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Hana Box Lunch Set, Chicken Teriyaki White Meat Dinner, Chicken Teriyaki and Tempura, Sunomono Salad, California Roll
Food yummy and good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef Special Sushi Deluxe, Salmon Teriyaki Tempura Combination
Our go to sushi restaurant for over 15 years. We move about 45 min away and it’s still worth the drive
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was excellent and abundant. They are still a quality restaurant after so many years.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chef Special Sushi Deluxe, Hana Box Lunch Set
Akai Hana has been in business for over 30 years, and the steady traffic means the sushi is fresh and safe, offered at a good price. However, the ambiance is lacking, with an outdated, cafeteria-like vibe and cheap-looking menus. It’s a solid spot for a quick, no-frills sushi meal, but not the place for a special dining experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
It’s such a nice place for solid food that is tasty and consistent. I introduced my kids to sushi here and other nice Japanese dishes. It’s not fancy or high end sushi but it is a well run family owned buisness that cares about service and quality food for a good value.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Hana Box Lunch Set, Spicy Beef Nabeyaki Udon, California Roll
Sushi is really good ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great waitress and fun for all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It used to be soo soo good at this restaurant, but ever since they changed the owner/management, the food is less yummy than before. Service was decent, but no one thanked us or said anything as we left. One of the servers was on her phone, avoiding eye contact.
I miss seeing the other workers feeding us the best handrolls and chef's handcrafted sushi sets & maki rolls. They waved a big goodbye and told us to come again; they knew us personally because we had been regulars for a long time. My family and I can't come back here again after they served us a bit poorly. My aunt got a spicy tuna handroll, but they only stuffed it with a heavy load of rice and regular tuna.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Good and fresh sushi, with good prices.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I was there yesterday with my fiancee having lunch there. We often come here to eat for last 10 years if we visit Old Orchard Mall etc. However, the lunch bento box we ordered tasted so bad. My fiancee has Tune and I have chicken with tempura. First of all, the miso soup is not even hot or hot to warm. It was just little bit warm. The tune seems unfresh with the taste. Chicken is okay but tempura is bad that some items not even well deep fry enough. The only items are okay would be the sushi roll.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
A lovely traditional place with amazing food and low-key atmosphere, the service could be a little vets more consistent but it's perfectly fine when the restaurant is not at capacity. The price for quality and volume is pretty amazing. Above all, do not miss their lunch specials.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Always a winner!
Salmon teriyaki dinner has been family favorite for years. The way it is cooked- the fish is buttery and sauce is balanced and I eat the skin- so delicious. Tempura, shrimp and veggies, is light and crispy. Love unagi Q, New Mexican role and Bob's roll with the smoked salmon, cucumbers and cream cheese. My favorite is the mackerel, broiled and also teriyaki. Have had sashimi dinner and the fish has always been fresh. Love Akai Hana- have been coming for years.
Kid-friendliness: If you ask, the waitress will give extra tofu in the miso soup. My son has been doing this since he was 3, and the waitress remembers. He loves the gyoza and can eat two orders. He is now 17.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Salmon Teriyaki Tempura Combination, Tempura, Speciality Roll, Sashimi Appetizer
Great place, the service is terrific and the space is warming. The food is good, but nothing to rave about. I believe it’s standard grade sushi that is affordable and tasty. I’d visit again for a comfortable meal!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef Special Sushi Deluxe, Tempura
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