Akira Japanese Restaurant

Really good food here! Got the lunch special where you get a bunch of stuff plus your choice of two items. I got the sashimi and butter fish. It was about $30+ for the set. We also got sake samplers (~$27) which was refreshing. Was a little surprised when the server asked why I gave so little tips at the end. Had given 12%, which I know is not a huge amount, but at the same time, the service was pretty normal, not extraordinary or anything. He asked if the food was not good or something and we said the food was good, we had just arrived in Hawaii so not sure what is expected here. Maybe a lot of tourists come so they expect a lot? Anyways I thought we gave a reasonable amount but ended up giveing another $5 after the server said that.

The resturant is inside the building, they can validate your parking :) Spot shrimp sushi was sweet. Monfish live was processed perfectly, not too fishy at all. Appertizer sampler is also recommeneded. At the bluefin tuna 6 pic sashimi is the best of the night. The beef and uni bowl is just ok, I won't recommened :)

Omakase course tonight @$100 per person. Different from other Omakase restaurant. This is more like a full course KaiSeki set menu. Great value. Tasted the same as eating in Japan. House Hot Sale only @$9.5 for two people!! The Japanese hot tea 🍵 taste great is free of charge!! We will be back with more friends. Not a big restaurant. Definitely need to make reservation ahead of time 🍣

Nice Japanese Restaurant in town on King Street across from the bike shop. Lots of room in 2 big dining areas. The upper level is BYOB and has big windows and lots of light.the portions are fair and the sashimi is fresh. The staff is very nice and friendly. Don't forget, you have to request a glass of water. There are many choices on the menu so we will have to come back soon and try more.

It's a super brand new Japanese restaurant. My big Boss recommended this place so 3 of us came for 9 dishes Akira kaiseki tasting course today. I had a hard time finding the entrance of Vallet parking though...(it's on the young street side and a blue sign said Eleven50.) Anyhow... very nice decor and all of the servers are nice and very helpful. We enjoyed all of our dishes. We wish there's a explanation of each dish though....dish's portion was more for the smaller side(because its a tasting course) but at the end of our course my tummy was full and happy ❤ We will love to try all of other dishes in the menu next time!