Akira Albany (Glenmont Location)

Tres bien! The manager's v v nice and the food is awesome :D easily my favorite sushi in the capital region!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is always good and staff so friendly and helpful. Love the noodles

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I would definitely rate this place higher.... but when we called 24 hours ahead of time to see if we needed a reservation for a party of 2, we were told no..... however once arriving to the place they put us at a table with a very large family that had a child taking up a good amount of space we felt really out of place and they said that there would not be another Chef for a very long time. We wanted a personal and enjoyable first experience of hibachi.....Unfortunately they did not deliver we will try Koto instead.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

We rented out Akira for our youth leadership conference and they were amazing! Delicious and wonderful food, hysterical comedy from the chefs and personal attention to each one of our guests. The chefs listened to dietary needs, allergies and other concerns and perfectly prepared each meal. With a large party you run the risk of not having enough beverage but the wait staff was super attentive. The decor is elegant and tasteful

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

When my family and I walked in, the hostess tossed the menus onto the table rather than placing them down respectfully. That alone was enough to make me question what else this person might be capable of, especially when it came to the food we were about to order. My wife, my son, and I immediately decided to leave, as it was a clear red flag that we were not welcome there.
After leaving the premises, I called to speak with the manager. The manager apologized and assured me they would review the camera footage, stating that the server in question is usually one of their best and suggesting it may have been a misunderstanding.
Having worked in the food industry myself, I can read people’s energy and intentions—especially when someone clearly does not want to serve you. Because of this experience, I will not be returning to that establishment again.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Absolutely amazing food, service and entertainment!

We love the hibachi from this restaurant but, the chef was not on point this last time. He overcooked everything and put to much sauce on everything. The sushi was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Absolute garbage. Dumpling soup tasted like dish water. Bone in the dumpling. Red curry had no sauce. Chicken and shrimp were very hard and over cooked. General tso chicken was the worse Ive ever had. Hibachi was garbage. 110 dollars down the toilet. Save your money and go to McDonald's. It's a gourmet meal in comparison.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Food is great!

Food: 5

I had a very disappointing experience at this hibachi restaurant. The food was not tasty and it was way too expensive for what we got.

We ordered hibachi for 6 adults. Since our kids are only 6 and 4 years old, we didn’t plan to order separate meals for them—they just wanted to eat a little from our plates. But the server told us if we shared our food with the kids, we would be charged $8 per child, even though we weren’t asking for extra food. That felt very unfair. Because of that, we ended up ordering one kids’ hibachi meal just to avoid the extra charge, even though we didn’t plan to.

Also, unlike most hibachi places that include fried rice, noodles, and vegetables, this place only served fried rice and vegetables—no noodles at all. On top of that, the meat and fried rice portions were very small, not worth the price at all.

There was no entertainment from the chef—no smile, no tricks, no energy. He just cooked quickly and walked away. My kids ordered lemonade, but it tasted like plain water with a bit of lemon peel. Definitely not real lemonade. The chef also sprayed bottled water at the kids during the show, but instead of their mouths, it hit their noses and eyes. One of my kids started coughing after that. It was not funny or safe.

And finally, when I tried to pay, they said my card wasn’t working—but right after, I received a fraud alert from my bank. That has never happened to me before.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Total Rip-Off – Worst Hibachi Experience Ever

What a joke of a restaurant. We were a group of eight, including two kids, and chose the hibachi live table expecting a fun night with good food — instead, we got overpriced scraps and rude service.

The food was nothing special, definitely not worth the absurd prices they charge. My wife and I ordered a combo for two ($68+), and I swear they didn’t even serve a full portion for one person. A couple tiny pieces of chicken and beef, and a pathetic sliver of lobster — that’s it. Most hibachi places give you fried rice and noodles. Here? Just plain rice. Clearly cutting costs wherever they can. It felt like a scam.

They even tried to pass off ice water with a squeeze of lemon as “lemonade” for our kid. Seriously? That’s just cheap and embarrassing.

My sister ordered salmon and chicken — what she got looked like a leftover salmon trimming, maybe 3-4 oz at best, for $28. It was laughable.

And the chef? Miserable. Didn’t smile, barely spoke, just looked like he didn’t want to be there. Worst part: he sprayed water toward my kid’s face like it was a joke — and when it was obvious my kid was uncomfortable, he kept doing it. Completely tone-deaf and unprofessional.

We left feeling ripped off, annoyed, and honestly pissed. The whole experience was a waste of money. We’ll never come back, and I highly suggest anyone thinking of going here to look elsewhere — plenty of better hibachi spots that actually respect their customers and serve real food.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The service is always kind and knowledgeable

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We enjoyed a family gathering with the Hibachi chef adding entertainment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Take my tip off the bill....if I want to tip I will. As much as I want to.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Akira is one of my go-to restaurants for take out when I have the extra cash. Their chicken fried rice is a great quick meal, and the serving size is good. They perform nicely; I don't believe I've seen their chefs mess up before the atmosphere is lovely; a large decorative boat in the entry hall is a treat. Overall, a fantastic establishment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hibachi Rice, Chicken Fried Rice