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    Akira

    3.9 (106 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    AKIRA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Samantha C.

    This is one of the better sushi places in Riverview. Still not the best, but we've tried a lot of sushi around here, and this one will curb your cravings. They also have hibachi that the kids would eat, so that's a plus for us. For sushi, we ordered the yummy roll, caterpillar roll, monkey roll, and the yahoo roll. These rolls were HUGE and filled with rice. Definitely a 2-bite minimum. Overall, this place isn't my favorite, but it is one of the better sushi in this entire area, so if we're craving, we would choose here over other places.

    Pork Gyoza
    Dj L.

    Looking for a local sushi spot and found Akira tonight, close to our house! It's a small but cozy place in a strip mall. Inside was very clean and well put together. Their menu is expansive and they have a lot of options, from bento box, hibachi, noddles, sushi, sashimi, etc. For apps we did the pork gyoza which was delish! I decided on the sushi dinner which had 3 rolls, with miso soup and salad included. The rolls came out and I was impressed with their size! I couldn't finish them all! What a good value though, it was $18 for the dinner. We also ordered the Chicken Teriyaki dinner ( not the hibachi meal) and the sauce on the chicken was delicious. Fried rice on the side was good too! Service was excellent. The lady was so friendly, funny, and attentive! It was a delight to find Akira and I will be back! I want to try their lunch specials!

    Clear soup
    Kimberlee C.

    My friends brought me here and it seemed like they were treated like family. The Chef behind the counter immediately recognized my friend and welcomes him in, by first name. Our family of 5 were seated immediately at 6pm on a Sunday night. Orders were taken, suggestions and questions answered politely, and then a few minutes later, the food began to arrive. My nephew and niece love Sushami and I preder cowboy rolls and chicken. So I had the cowboy roll (which was not deep friend and was wrapped the size of thumb.) It was small which made me happy because I wasn't so sure I liked their version. I was being adventurous because I had just had a cowboy roll for the first time 2 days earlier in another part of Florida. So this cowboy roll was smaller, not fried, but was still delicious.) My friends kids and themselves had some other delectable rolls and I continued with a large portion of General Tso's chicken. It was ok. The rice was great but the chicken itself had a hard outer shell and was a little difficult to eat. I took a large portion home. The service was excellent and friendly. Everyone else's plates were cleaned so ai suppose they liked all their meals as they always come here to eat.

    We've been coming here for years and the quality, flavor, service is always amazing! This is our favorite sushi spot and all the other dishes are so flavorful and delicious. Everything is very clean, the staff is so kind, attentive and helpful!

    Volcano, Sexy Girl, Lobster Dynamite, Scorpion, Out of Control
    Theresa R.

    This was my third visit to Akira and I must say they are making it hard for me to consider returning to my regular sushi spot. When ordering takeout the hospitality starts over the phone. They answer my many questions and offer suggestions without making me feel rushed. Each time I've visited the restaurant was clean and I was greeted with warm and friendly service. As a bonus the sushi chef always lets his presence be known with a cheerful greeting from behind his prep station! Now for the cuisine... AWESOME, FRESH, and DELICIOUS are the first words that come to mind. If you are a sushi snob as I am, you will be delighted with the quality and freshness that is offered here. The lobster dynamite, sexy girl and scorpion rolls are some of my faves!

    Philly, tuna avo, out of control roll, Green Roll
    Lauren R.

    Dined in with my family. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered chicken and steak hibachi and a few rolls of sushi. Everything was perfect.

    crab Rangoon
    Cheree L.

    Super hyped to find this sushi place since I use to live on Long Island. Exactly what I'm looking for when craving sushi. Will be ordering from again

    Jimmy Smith Roll to the back and Yummy Roll in the front. Our favorites
    K M.

    Food is still amazing! We've tried several of the local sushi places over time and realized we prefer Akira to all others. The Gyoza and Crab Rangoon are also delicious! They recognize us and know our order ha. Friendly staff Atmosphere is always nice as well.

    Land and sea!
    Amy G.

    Nothing special. The photo may look nice but the food itself is average if that. I guess I'm used to bolder good tasting foods which is not this sad to say. FYI they cooked this inside not at the table

    Cowboy Roll, Akira Roll, Shaggy Dog Roll, and Sweet Potato Roll.
    Alicia R.

    We had 4 rolls (cowboy roll, sweet potato roll, Akira roll and Shaggy dog roll) they were all delicious! My 6 yr old preferred the Shaggy dog roll over the cowboy roll but still great! Glad to find a good place closer to home. The server was attentive and kind, restaurant was clean and that calamari was not rubbery AT ALL! Must try!

    The food was by far the nastiest thing I could have tasted in the moment! It was not good the rice had no flavor at all tasted like a knock off P.F. Chang's rice. The noodles was over cooked and tasted like left overs. The chicken tasted like a knock off of mall food. I am so disappointed! Do not come here if you like Hibatchi. If I could leave a 0% I would!

    Rainbow Roll  Mango Avocado Cucumber Roll
    JoAn A.

    This gem is located in a small plaza over in the Riverview/Fishhawk area and let me tell you everything here is absolutely delicious. From their hibachi to their specialty sushi rolls this place delivers flavorful quality food every time. If you're vegan or love sweet potato I highly suggest trying their sweet potatoes sushi roll this is a game changer. They have a great spot to sit at if you want the hibachi cooked in front of you or if you just want to have something more chill and relaxed they have booths on the other side. You could still order hibachi as well from that area. Honestly I have nothing bad to say about this place it's my favorite place to eat it at once a month. It's located right next to a gym so you could stop in for a good meal after a workout.

    Akira's Pirate Roll
    Kathy T.

    UPDATE: 3/15/17 - Akira Hibachi & Sushi has, apparently, changed hands since a couple months ago. I guess this means I have an explanation for the less than freshest fish quality and freshness the last couple times I ordered during the changeover. I hope this does not continue to be a problem for the new owners, but the freshest fish is essential in sushi-making. All their Fried items, like shrimp tempura, was fresh, it's just that the Specialty Rolls at an average of $15 is steep if the sushi is simply not fresh. 23/100 ORIGINAL REVIEW: The vast space is decorated Japanese-style with dim lighting and friendly, prompt service. Pretty little Japanese dolls are perched beautifully at the foyer entrance, along with the Lucky Cat, who is waving "hi" to you ;). Seating inside is a large sushi bar, pub tables, hibachi and regular tables, as well as a few booths running along the outskirts of the restaurant. Cozy. I'm in this restaurant a lot! You could say I can't live without this one, and this sushi is always in my regular rotation. The rolls here are always made with very fresh fish/seafood and all the accompanying ingredients of fruits and vegetables are super-fresh as well. I've tried quite a few rolls, and so far, my favorite roll is in the 'Chef's Special Roll' section. It's a fancy roll at $15, The Lobster Dynamite Roll - with each piece having a nice big chunk of lobster, it is wrapped in seaweed with a piece of mango, avocado, sushi rice, then covered with spicy tuna, and drizzled with sweet chili sauce to top it all off. Delicious! Akira's rolls are comprised of 8 pieces, and range in price from $4.95 to $18.00 for special rolls. Lunch Specials are always a good way to go. Hibachi Meals come with Onion Soup, Hibachi Vegetables, and Fried Rice. Starting at $9.95 with either Chicken or Vegetable, a lunch with Filet Mignon as your protein is $13.95, and a 'Combination' of two items (Scallops, Salmon, Shrimp, NY Strip), can range in price up to $15.95. Bento Box Specials can be had for about $10, and will include Miso Soup or Salad with Ginger Dressing, White Rice (Fried Rice is $1.50 extra), and a choice of California Roll or Spicy Crab Roll. Two really good lunch deals! Akira also will will pack it to-go for you on some of the lunch specials (obviously not the Hibachi). The cooked Dinner/Ala Carte/Appetizer items are very good also. I've tried the Crab Rangoon, filled with sweetened cream cheese. The Katsu Chicken is always excellent; with crunchy and lean white-meat chicken, it is always fried in fresh oil. Chicken Teriyaki and a number of similar proteins are offered ala carte. Sashimi, Yakitori, and even Fried Oysters are just some of the appetizers to get you started on a great meal journey. If there is any complaint, it's a very minor one. That is, for to-go rolls, Akira should package the rolls with high-domed lids. This is because with some of the larger rolls, it sometimes becomes necessary to have to scrape part of the toppings off the lid. I was going to dock a star for the price point being a little bit high. However, I'm not going to, because the fresh ingredients, the friendly staff, and the clean and spotless space of this restaurant make their food well worth the money. I highly recommend Akira Hibachi and Sushi Bar! Don't be late! FIVE FABULOUS STARS!!!!! 22/100

    Yummy roll...appropriately named :)

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    I order delivery every time I get it but man they have the best sushi and crab Rangoon in town!!

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    The food is delicious and customer service is amazing. I visit Akira often and I've never been disappointed.

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    Awesome service very nice atmosphere and the Food is excellent. Best place for the best sushi and my favorite of all time Tempura.

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    We ordered sushi from Akira and we were NOT disappointed! Crab Rangoon is also amazing. We will order again.

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