My bf and I go here for date night, it’s the freshest and best tasting sushi spot on the west side with reasonable prices! I love everything I’ve eaten here especially the rainbow roll. My bf enjoys the Japanese curry with chicken. Our go to spot! They could use more staff though because they’re always busy and understaffed, need more waiters but all the waiters I’ve had so far are great.
Joel W.
Classificação do local: 1 Lancaster, CA
Very disappointed, been coming here for a year and the service has been getting slower and slower. That did not bother me till today, walked in with my kids, wife, and father. 6 others walked in after us. All of the customers that walked in after us had orders taken and drinks delivered and nobody even bothered to ask us for a drink order. My guess is the kids are to much of a hassle since we were the only family. We left, on the way out we passed the waitress that had served us every time we came and she didn’t even attempt to see what the problem was, not impressed!
Deseree J.
Classificação do local: 5 Buckeye, AZ
My favorite little sushi joint! Always fresh and friendly… perfection! My favorite order is an asparagus roll and salmon sashimi… yum!
Marisol L.
Classificação do local: 5 Goodyear, AZ
I came in with my family and we ordered some dishes off their happy hour! We got the chicken tatsuta, golden buddha, blue flame and las vegas. And let me say. They were awesome! We’ve been to some other Japanese restaurants on the west side but these dishes blew them out of the water! We will definitely be back!
Jim G.
Classificação do local: 1 Litchfield Park, AZ
The food is wonderful and the prices are great. But the service is lousy. Had to ask for everything because our waitress ignored us after she brought our first drink. Also the staff lied to me about the beer they served me. I had a Kirin in a bottle. The brought me another«Kirin» supposedly on draft. Not even close! The difference was like the difference between lemonade and milk: obvious. But they tried to sell it as, a Kirin even when I told them it was obviously something different. The non Japanese beer on their menu isn’t even a beer at all; it is O’Douls. So they brought me an O’Douls…never going back.
Audry G.
Classificação do local: 1 Las Vegas, NV
The food is incredible. The staff is TERRIBLE. 1. Our appetizers came towards the end of the meal. 2. We had to hunt down service if we wanted a refill or anything 3. For some reason they would not even look at or ask my spouse if he wanted anything. I kept having to hunt them down. And they would only address me, not him. 4. They tried to pass off coors light as Kirin. The first 2 beers were in bottles and when asked for a 3rd, they said the keg needed to be changed. Wait, what? Then they brought out a beer that tasted suspiciously like coors light. So, to go food, yeah. But avoid the restaurant.
David S.
Classificação do local: 5 Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA
Came here for happy hour 4 – 6. Our server Matt did an excellent job. Quick service. Great sushi. Great sake. Great service. 5 stars.
Emmett K.
Classificação do local: 4 Glendale, AZ
Tastiest and most affordable sushi in town. Want a meal you will never forget? Start with a Dynamite cucmber salad(half size) Order the following: Butter Me Up Roll, Marc Roll, Baked Scallop Roll, and any roll topped with eel. Ask for a side of eel sauce to add character to any dish. Ask about their happy hour sushi menu. Why not 5 stars? The food is delicious, sometimes they could use some help keeping up with all the satisfied customers.
Adrian C.
Classificação do local: 5 Avondale, AZ
Being born and raised in Japan(military family), finding a Japanese place up to par can sometimes be difficult in Arizona. Akai Hana has easily become my go to place for Japanese food. I probably go at least once a week to eat here and I bring a new friend or family here each time. This place is priced right and makes quality sushi. What I love about this place is most hours in which I go here at turns out to be happy hour or both happy hour and lunch time! This place has a lot of different sushi roll options which are displayed all around the restaurant, and each one unique in flavor and delicious in their own right. However, the item that I cannot resist ordering everytime is the takoyaki(octopus ball). Essentially takoyaki is a traditional Japanese festival food that is octopus covered in a type of pancake in bite sized balls, in okonomiyaki sauce and topped with bonito flakes. If you go here, you have to try it because it is one of the very few places that offer them. All standard nigiri and sashimi are offered as well and are very good, but may not stand out too much from the crowd. Still, great quality for a good price.
Lenny A.
Classificação do local: 1 Avondale, AZ
Since moving to the west Valley I can’t find a restaurant because people give these great reviews and this was place was one of them. The menu’s were falling apart, the sushi was mush and the service was bad…
Cindy L.
Classificação do local: 5 Tolleson, AZ
They were very quick, fast and friendly… I would totally recommend the Lion King roll
Kate T.
Classificação do local: 5 Glendale, AZ
Wow! I’ve been going to the same sushi place in the Phoenix area for the past 6 years because it’s the only legitimately delicious sushi place I found in this desert city… until tonight. Was in the Goodyear area and wanted sushi, but most places had crappy reviews, until Unilocal reviewers led me to this phenomenal establishment. I am both excited but sad to say that I have now found a new favorite sushi place… The Atkins roll was like nothing I’ve ever experienced before! I can’t wait to come back!
Lluvia A.
Classificação do local: 5 Glendale, AZ
Fresh unique amazing Japanese food, seriously everything here is just perfect, service is always friendly and fast, has great happy hour deals I come here at least once or twice every week. My favorite roll is the Rainbow sushi roll but all the other ones are pretty good too. I’d recommend this place if you want to get good sushi and good prices !!!
Judy L.
Classificação do local: 4 Avondale, AZ
Came here for HH on a Friday night with my sis and her family. Everyone was happy and satisfied when we left. I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door. and found my family. It is a small place, but the service and the food was good. 1. Chicken Teriyaki — Grilled chicken with sauce 2. Chicken Tatsuta — Deep fried chicken marinated in garlic and ginger The HH menus are a great value!!! Get here early, because the tables fill up fast!!!
Coley A.
Classificação do local: 5 Phoenix, AZ
The wait staff and sushi chef appeared to be from Japan. Despite a minor language barrier the service was pleasant. The appearance of the restaurant is in line with the workers being from Japan as the small some what cramped restaurant was reminiscent of the small Japanese sushi bars found nestled in a big city amongst other businesses. The layout is somewhat awkward initially coming into the restaurant but after awhile sitting inside I can say I liked it. I ordered the Sushi/Sashimi Combo plate. Every piece including the notoriously un-fresh«fishy» tasting salmon, experienced at most AZ sushi restaurants, was instead fresh and tasty. This came as a surprise as most AZ sashimi/sushi seems to be un-fresh tasting(understandable as we are in the desert.) The included miso soup was average. The presentation was good. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean. The prices are fair for the quality. And bottom line, the Sushi was VERYGOOD. I really enjoyed eating here and hope to return and support this restaurant. Side Note: As a minor indicator of quality I usually eat the entire globlet of wasabi given on the plate at the end of the meal. THIS wasabi was the most instant and hot wasabi I have every eaten. I assume this is in direct proportion with the over all attention to freshness and quality that the restaurant seems to stand for. Fin.
Amber T.
Classificação do local: 5 Sun City, AZ
If you’re looking for good quality sushi with affordable prices then this is definitely the place! I’ve been going here for almost 3 years and never had a bad experience. Servers and sushi chef are all really friendly and attentive. I love that they have drawings and description of the sushi all over the walls, it’s very cute and a lot more fun too look at then the menu :) HIGHLYRECOMMENDEDTOEVERYONE
Amanda K.
Classificação do local: 4 Surprise, AZ
We ate here about a month ago, on a Friday night. Unfortunately, we had just missed their happy hour pricing. I’m not a sushi(or seafood) person so I tried to go in with an open mind since I was the only one in our group who didn’t eat sushi. They all loved most of the choices of the rolls they got, the only exception was the appetizer that was ordered. For the price, it was NOT worth it! Was maybe 4 bites worth of food. There was one other sushi roll that wasn’t worth the price but I do not remember which one it was. Other than those two things, the rolls were awesome and they almost couldn’t finish everything. Since I don’t eat seafood, I got the chicken katsu. I do believe that it was overpriced for what you got($ 14 for 1 chicken breast, a little rice, soup, and a tiny salad) BUT, it was delicious! We are planning on going back to celebrate my husband’s birthday there this weekend and I can’t wait to order the katsu again and he’s looking forward to the Vegas, Dragon, and Blue Flame rolls. Short version– good options if you don’t eat seafood, awesome sushi rolls but go during happy hour, somewhat overpriced but not enough to keep us away for right now
Eileen G.
Classificação do local: 3 Glendale, AZ
Good effort, great service, sushi was average. I got the vegetable roll, asparagus roll amd the yaki soba vegetable stir fry. Rice had good texture and was flavored well, rolls couldve been rolled tighter but all in all not bad. The yaki soba i felt was overpriced for the size but it had good flavor just a little too much oil. My husband had the spicy tuna which was his favorite out of everything. Most places chop the tuna into mush but this place left nice big chunks to mix with creamy spicy sauce which he applauded and devoured. The other rolls he ordered were a bit too rich with all the mayo and fried items mixed in together. The volcano(todd roll) roll was a big disappointment with more orange slices than roll for $ 15. There was not even rice in it which is boggling to call it a roll if theres no rice. The atmosphere was mostly nice aside from sitting right in front of the patio entrance where the first thing you see is a bench covered with kitchen equipment and waste buckets, kinda dampered the ambience. All in all had a good time, very nice people there but food was not special enough to come back for.
Deni G.
Classificação do local: 3 Avondale, AZ
Just somewhat average I have friends that rave about Akai Hana Sushi and Grill so I though I would give it a whirl. Akai Hana is nothing fancy, however the happy hour is a great value that attracts quite a crowd of loyal clientele. If you decide to go for happy hour its best to show up early because the tables fill up as soon as the doors open. Akai Hana has fresh ingredients, friendly staff, and a variety of menu options that include traditional sushi/sashimi items, specialized rolls, and appetizers. The food was«ok» but nothing above average.
Sina I.
Classificação do local: 4 Phoenix, AZ
This is my place for sushi! I’ve been here many times for dine in and take out. They have fresh sushi and the prices are reasonable plus the owner is super nice! They have a good selection for happy hour and plus it’s everyday. Try their house salad with sesame dressing and you won’t be disappointed. Overall, the food is great here!