Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Akaihi

    3.5 (213 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Order Akaihi Takeout or Delivery

    Akaihi Photos

    Business Info

    AKAIHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Akaihi

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Bento boxes and chicken sushi roll.

    This was our second visit (12/20/24), previous visit was a couple months ago for lunch. We were very impressed with the food and chose to take our adult son for a nice dinner tonight. Me and my son ordered a chicken sushi roll and tempura shrimp for appetizer, Bento boxes for dinner. My husband opted for the all you can eat menu. The waitress was a little "snappy" when she advised my husband his food could not be taken as leftovers or shared. We were aware of this, as that's what he did on his lunch visit as well. Even though she was a bit harsh we kinda let the attitude roll off our back. She was pleasant after realizing her words were kinda rude. She apologized and told us we wouldn't believe how many people get mad at her claiming she never told them. We ate as much of the food as we could and both my son and I had leftovers. My husband cleaned all his little plates. I packaged my chicken, rice, spring roll, and crab puff (all included in the bento box) up for my son to enjoy as leftovers. We were waiting for the ticket when a lady walked up to the table and said something that did not process in my brain, so I asked if she would repeat, she pointed at my box and said I couldn't take the shrimp... I was lost and opened my box to see what shrimp she was asking about. My son had eaten all his tempura shrimp so I was sure I didn't have any. I HATE SEAFOOD! Shrimp would be the last thing I would pack up in a to go box. I however was not grasping she was accusing me of taking my husbands shrimp! As soon as I figured out she was saying I was stealing leftovers I lost it! I asked if she was insinuating I would pay $100 for food and steal from the 4 small shrimp my husband was served. He had cleaned his plates. He ate the 4 little shrimp! She insisted even after checking my container that I stole SHRIMP! I tossed my to go on the table and told her she could keep the leftovers and throw them away. I was embarrassed in front of my husband and child over what cost the establishment maybe $3. They were also willing to lose customers over that same $3. The best part is, the waitress came up to me in the entry way and asked what was said to upset me. I pointed out the lady had accused me of stealing shrimp...She started apologizing on behalf of the OWNER! The lady was the freaking owner!!! She didn't come to the table to see how our meal was, see if our service was good. She came over to accuse me of stealing shrimp that was destin for the trash! My advise to the owner is if you can't figure out a way to handle situations like this, don't offer the freaking service! She could have easily taken our waitress to the side and asked about his order. The situation was embarrassing and handled completely unprofessionally!

    Anthony K.

    Being city dwellers, we were pleasantly surprised by a few factors here. Foremost, the lunch specials are valid on Saturday, nice. But the price of getting a hibachi table top cooked meal for $10. Is an unbelievable deal, and that includes soup, fried rice, and salad. We ended up here after we saw the low ratings at Benihana. The only reason that this is a four star rather than a five star, is that the water and the iced tea had a very strange taste. Our chef was superb. Another bonus is that they allowed us to bring in our own cake, and they even served it to us.

    We got the all you can eat lunch. The food isn't the same with the new ownership. Not even close!! Be very warned that if you leave any food left on your plate they charge you a penalty!! The penalty charge was $10

    Sushi and Sushi & Sashimi Combo
    Chris S.

    I was in the area for a track meet and decided to grab lunch. So far I haven't felt sick and my bowels are stable. Great sushi and reasonable price!

    Miso soup
    Steve N.

    Came here for lunch! Great food and friendly service. I would recommend you try this place out

    Salmon Bento Box
    Bridget P.

    Very nice lunch serving with the bento box. We had the grilled salmon and it was very filling and a great cost! We recommend this restaurant; you will not be disappointed.

    a red paper lantern hanging from a ceiling
    Charles H.

    Came here for a quick lunch. The food is always good. The fried spicy Edamame was excellent. It spicy a n d fried with garlic...much better than the cold one. The salmon and white tail sashimi were very fresh. Which is of paramount importance when u eating sashimi. Both sushi rolls were good too. Not sure what else I can add. Overall, is a great neighbor sushi place for a quick lunch.

    Gross edamame
    Audriana A.

    The sushi I ordered: sushi combo with shaggy dog roll, Mizu roll, spicy edamame, and vegetable spring rolls. All of it was so basic that I could do better. They put my sashimi in between all the hot fried sushi so temperature was probably unsafe to even eat sashimi. This basic & cheap fake crab roll sucked so bad I could only eat 1 roll. Tasted like sugary and boring. The shaggy roll was fine but thrown together into a pile. The edamame was made wrong. Spicy edamame usually has garlic chili paste and not what looks to be Cajun seasoning powder lol. I wish I could get my money back ($50) because I could have gotten me and my family something actually edible. I will never go to this place again and I hope most of you do not either. If you like this place you got lucky, or you do not know what good sushi is supposed to taste like (no offense). Sushi chefs would prob throw up trying these rolls.

    Geisha Roll
    K W.

    So the family and I decided to try Akaihi for the 1st time. I gotta say it was really good!!! We had a great time! The food was sooooooo YUMMY! The Hibachi was very entertaining. Our waitress , Tammy ( I believe is her name) was FABULOUS, she had a GREAT personality and was really friendly. We will definitely be back.

    undefined
    Geoff R.

    This place has continued to provide everything a sushi or hibachi fan could want. It's become a neighborhood institution and is packed on Fridays for happy hour and after. Service continues to be happily slow and personal, and the fish is still fresh. This won't ever win "Best Sushi Restaurant" in Houston but we're all super lucky to have it right down the street. Check out the pictures below - this is the $12 lunch special + $5 worth of quail eggs on masago (we taught them how to make this). It comes with a salad and soup and is everything you want before heading back to work.

    Steak and fried rice

    See all

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    24 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Thomas P.
    56
    54
    48

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Steve N.
    21
    180
    345

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of K W.
    0
    37
    59

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Laurie A.
    36
    73
    306

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Amanda P.
    0
    47
    204

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    I enjoyed the food and the staff was very kind. The overall vibe of the restaurant was welcoming.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mary K.
    30
    161
    35

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 6

    Ask the Community - Akaihi

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Japanese 1,812 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Hayashi Hibachi - Sushi Lovers

    Hayashi Hibachi

    (164 reviews)

    $$$

    This is easily one of the best teppanyaki restaurants in Houston, especially when it comes to the…read morechefs performance and the quality of the food. The teppanyaki show was fun, engaging, and very well done, and everything we tried tasted fresh and flavorful. The sushi was also surprisingly good. I ordered the Firecracker Roll and the King Maki, and both were excellent. For appetizers, we tried the Crab Puffs and the Hayashi Style Fried Calamari, which were great starters and full of flavor. The complimentary soup that comes with the meal was pretty good as well and a nice way to start the dining experience. The hibachi itself was also very good, and the menu offers a wide variety of meats to choose from depending on what you're in the mood for. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is because of the service. Our server made us feel a bit rushed during the visit, which took away slightly from the overall experience. Aside from that, the food and the teppanyaki performance were excellent, and I would definitely come back.

    We came here for a birthday and before I say my review I wanna say JOHNNY is hilarious and he made…read moreit worth the while . Now food wise im going to say 6/10 . The undone noodles had to be premade because they were so gummy . I never had Habachi without noodles being cooked on the grill . Every state is different but yeah they were gross.. no exaggeration. They melt before you chew My veggie Habachi was good 6/10.. I wouldn't go back though . Just not my favorite I had had in Houston . The group collectively said it was okay . The waiter was all over the place and I'm sure she was struggle because we had a big party. However a native who eats here all the time said this wasn't the best they had when they come here so the food was mid . Encourage anyone to try . We all taste different !!

    Blōōfin Sushi and Bar - The Lion King roll

    Blōōfin Sushi and Bar

    (359 reviews)

    $$

    I was invited to Bloofin, and I really enjoyed my experience! This restaurant is located in Spring,…read moreTX near the Grand Parkway. Nice, clean modern Asian inspired decor. When we arrived for dinner there were several diners, but it wasn't overly crowded. Plus, it was happy hour...perfect timing. Our waitress was very helpful with helping us decide. We finally decided on the baked mussels and fried calamari from the happy hour menu. Our main course was the deluxe platter. Absolutely amazing. Some of the pieces on the platter are chosen by the chef. The platter consisted of salmon, yellowtail, tuna, sea bream, and red snapper -- the sea bream took the show! Very robust flavor! The red snapper, a close second. Everything was so good. Very fresh selection. Can't wait to visit again.

    I recently visited Bloofin Sushi and Bar and had a great experience from start to finish...as soon…read moreas I walked in..I was greeted by the hostess and immediately noticed the soothing...relaxed atmosphere inside the restaurant. Our waiter was very polite and knowledgeable about the menu...he took the time to answer questions and made great recommendations...which made the experience even better. The food was amazing...you can really tell they use top-notch ingredients...and everything tasted incredibly fresh...I ordered the Shaggy Dog roll and the Tiger Eye roll...and both were absolutely delicious...the flavors were balanced perfectly and each bite was better than the last. If you're looking for some of the best sushi around...this place is definitely worth a visit...great service...great atmosphere...and outstanding food...I'll definitely be back.

    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    (372 reviews)

    $$

    Willowbrook

    Had a lovely meal here! Our server Daniel was super nice and attentive~…read more I was so hungry I forgot to take pictures of the food~ Very savory, quality meats~ did the à la carte option which was still worthwhile for those who don't want to do the AYCE. They have lunch special for like 18$ as well~ Chicken Karage and the Garlic Fried Rice were fam favs~ overall pleasant experience ~ would come back again.

    Unfortunately, I have no idea what we order because I was here for a big birthday party and they…read moretold me "oh we just got the holiday meal". And when I was trying to compare it to the holiday meal, it seems like a mix of things and we never got the dessert, but I don't know if whoever ordered our food decided change some parts out. We had 10 adults. And had to be split into two different tables near each other. Our waiters were kinda off and on we had to ask them a few times to refill our water. And they seem to like to bring all the meat out at once so the table has got really really crowded and chaotic. Now onto the food , it was all freaking amazing. It's so hard to just pick a few. Let's put it this way, if you had to do all cart. Beef sukiyaki bibimbap is a must. There are three different types of sauces in the middle of the table and four tongs to grab/cook the food. The grill is well ventilated. The food was 4/5 but the service was 3/5. I'm giving the benefit of the doubt since I wasn't the person that ordered for the whole group and I don't know if that person made some changes with whatever we ordered. If you have a big group, make sure you RSVP and doublecheck that they have a table big enough for your group. Other there is free parking out front .

    Akaihi - japanese - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...