Decided to stop in after seeing the reviews on Google. Luckily, this spot was very close to the house. I have to say that they lived up to the good reviews we saw. The food came out quick and everything was delicious. The server was very nice and was so informative. She gave us options and explained the menu wonderfully. The inside of the restaurant was warm and inviting and decorated nicely. If you're in the area, I would definitely recommend stopping by. read more

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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. read more

Akira - Japanese Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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! read more

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I'm always very pleased with my visits, whether I order from door dash or dine in. Great food, great service, BIG portions. Everything was cooked perfectly, my steak was actually medium rare like I asked, the food was very flavorful and came out in maybe 20 minutes tops! Very quiet, peaceful ambiance. I was able to enjoy my food in peace. read more

Akira - Shrimp and steak hibachi - Japanese Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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. read more

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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! read more

Akira - Japanese Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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! read more

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They are so sweet, and the food is genuinely amazing. The inside is nice and cozy and I really enjoy the music they play. I eat here all the time. definitely recommend!! read more

Absolutely amazing! The food is outstanding and the staff here is second to none! You feel like family ordering here. It is perfect for takeout but I HIGHLY recommend dining in. Very well designed and excellent atmosphere. If you are in the area, you absolutely have to try Akira! You can thank me later. read more

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. read more

Akira - Philly, tuna avo, out of control roll, Green Roll - Japanese Near Me - Riverview, Florida

We were much looking forward to trying Akira, we had stopped by when they were closed for vacation. We went Friday around 6pm, sat and waited 20 minutes before we, 2 adults and 2 kids, got up and left. In that time, we were not asked for a drink order, the group of 4, 2 adults and 2 kids, that arrived after us had drinks within 5 minutes, the table next us, 6 adults were asked if they wanted more drinks, and the group of 3 adults that arrived 5 minutes after us were asked for their drink order. read more

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 read more

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We have visited Akira for several year now and they understand fresh quality food and service! Sushi is always balanced and delicious! We are lucky to have them in Riverview and we should all visit them for the best sushi in town. read more

Every time I ordered we have many special requests. No salt no butter no this no that. And it they all came perfectly and it tasted delicious. And they gave big portion. I get what I paid for. read more

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 read more

Akira - Land and sea! - Japanese Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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. read more

Akira - Jimmy Smith Roll to the back and Yummy Roll in the front. Our favorites - Japanese Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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Great sushi and customer service. I usually do take out nevertheless the prices and quantity are worth what you pay for along with the freshness of the fish! Keep up the great job! read more

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! read more

Akira - Cowboy Roll, Akira Roll, Shaggy Dog Roll, and Sweet Potato Roll. - Japanese Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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! read more

Akira - Japanese Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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. read more

Akira - Rainbow Roll Mango Avocado Cucumber Roll - Japanese Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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 read more

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I'm pleasantly surprised! I can't lie the reviews almost scared be away but I thought let me form my own opinion. I'm so happy I did. Service was excellent from start to finish. Hubby ordered the Teriyaki chicken, I tried the appropriately named Yummy Roll. The roll was great! It had all the elements I look for in a roll. Shrimp, cream cheese, avocado, spicy crab, eel & spicy mayo. It was delicious and filling. I especially like the size of the rolls, they weren't huge to the point where I couldn't fit it in my mouth (I hate that). I tried some of hubby's teriyaki chicken and it was excellent as well. Extremely tender, it broke as I was trying to pick it up with my chop sticks! The chicken was cooked nicely with a great sear, and juicy. Prices were reasonable. Except the ginger salad which was priced at $3.95. For me that's too much for iceberg lettuce and dressing. Cleanliness is really important to me and everything seemed in order. Our silverware was a little unsightly. They were kinda dingy looking, which I didn't make a fuss about since I use the wooden chopsticks anyway. All and all I may have found my new sushi spot. I'm super excited to return. read more

Akira - Yummy roll...appropriately named :) - Japanese Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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So pretty hard to rate a hibachi restaurant 5 stars, because....well...I mean come on...all pretty much the same..."Japanese ketchuuuuuuuuuup!!! Chicken Mc Nuggeeeeeeeet!!!" Flip shrimp tail in his hat and another in your drink (always funny....Now I'm thirsty and got to wait for a new drink. AAAAAHHHH) Yeah, yeah, we get it. Getting old. So expectations were not extremely high. Place was much larger than it looked from the outside, and very nice. Ordered filet and lobster tail, my wife got filet and chicken. First, let's talk about the food. We ordered a seared tuna appetizer. Oh, WOW, that was amazing! It was covered in a Ponzu sauce which was obviously home made. My wife is not a huge fan of Ponzu sauce but this one was very smooth, lemon taste not too strong. Tuna was very fresh. The filet was very tender and perfectly cooked, as was the lobster tail. Chicken was also perfect. Juicy and sauce was again smooth, not too strong. They also gave everyone Japanese noodles in addition to rice with an amazing soy/teriyaki sauce. The Chef was awesome. Instead of regular stuff, he started having fun with the squirt bottles that are usually filled with oil they spray on table at beginning on dinner. He had one filled with Water that he sprayed in his mouth, then asked if I was 21 (obviously am), he then took another bottle and sprayed in my mouth. It was Saki. He offered the same to everyone at the table which was actually hilarious. When he offered it to 9 year old at table, we all initially freaked out until we saw he switched to water bottle. It was her birthday so it made her night. FINALLY! Something creative for once! Add the fun creativity of the chef with the amazing food, and this is my favorite in Tampa Bay so far!! read more

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After my morning at the spa, I spotted here for a quick lunch of miso soup and a shrimp tempura roll. The items came out quickly and were tasty. Would definitely visit again if in the area. read more

I stumbled upon this place not knowing what to expect at all. I was pleasantly surprised and highly pleased and will be frequenting this place in the future! We had no waiting time to be seated, the place was nice and modern. We sat on the non hibachi side and the service was phenomenal! The sushi came out quick and was just absolutely delicious. I am so grateful that I found this place because it's hands down one of my favorite spots for sushi now! Can't wait to make it back again! read more

Akira - Japanese Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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This has been our neighbor go to for years. We placed an order through Doordash last week for pick-up and noticed something was off. The Doordash status was incorrect and I never received confirmation of the order until after the pick-up was complete. When we arrived to pick-up the food, they were not as friendly and in disarray. The food had always been great... Until last week. The seafood was old, the rice was unflavored and tasted old, the noodles tasted microwaved... We did not finish our $100+ order. Either they have fired the original cooks and/or this place has new management!! We will no longer be a customer. read more

I been dining here since they opened. Always consistent and delicious! Today so happy they opened after being closed for 3 weeks due to COVID-19. Could order or pick up my feast fast enough! Even during a pandemic they delivered excellent food! Thank you Akira!!! read more

Akira - Akira roll - Japanese Near Me - Riverview, Florida

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The restaurant was very empty. The service was just ok. The sushi rolls we had were not good. One was cooked, way over fried/cooked. The server just laughed. read more

The place was very clean, friendly staff and the food was very delicious and fresh. The mango tuna was not the best- it came with 6 pringles and mango with tuna for the price of $12.95. For the price I expected a bigger appetizer that could be shared among a group of 4. However, the sushi rolls were delicious. They were a bit backed up because it was very busy, but the staff was very attentive checking on us and several tables, offering water and asking if we needed anything. read more

I tried the orange chicken with fried rice and I must say I was not impressed. The chicken was not tasty and the fried rice tasted like white rice with fish oil. The spring rolls were not tasty as well. I wont be eating here again any time soon. The two stars are for the service, as the waiter was attentive and we did get our food relatively fast. read more

My wife had been suggesting we try Akira. We have been looking for a good local sushi place, and had found one we liked but didn't love and feel like we had to go back. Last week was one of our daughter's birthday and she wanted sushi. We were in a bit of a time crunch to get kids to church so decided to try Akira which was just a short drive from our house and church. Man, don't tell her, but my wife was right. So mad at myself for waiting over a year to come here. The sushi was WAY better than I expected. Price was reasonable. Service was good. And it is literally 6 minutes from my house, SIX minutes. We will be going back soon and regularly. We love sushi and this is great sushi. Give Akira a try. Even if you live further away, it is worth a drive. Driving home today from Tampa, my middle daughter, the one with the birthday, said she wanted that sushi again, now. Sounds good to me. read more

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

This is our go to Sushi place. Fantastic place nestled in the shopping center at Boyette& Fishhawk . Delicious, friendly. Not the hustle and bustle of the usual chain places. Family run, dedicated and quality. We come here often and we are picky! read more

Despite them closing their dine in, we have ordered several times and absolutely love it. Their portions are BIG and the food is delicious. The wait hasn't been more than 20 minutes. I highly recommend them. read more

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

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

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

High quality sushi/sushimi, great preparation, ambience was perfect for my husband and me, and Jennifer knocked it out of the park with attentive service! Akira is open and is our new go-to for sushi!! read more

My husband and I have tried both the sushi and habachi - both very good! Kenny has been our favorite habachi chef thus far! Will definitely be back! read more

Akira - Rock n Roll Roll, Rainbow Naruto Roll, etc - Japanese Near Me - Riverview, Florida

We are so excited to find this sushi restaurant! We started with Miso soup (yum), a large Saki (hello!) and then ordered a couple of rolls and Sashimi. The Tuna was very fresh!! We had it served as Sashimi and in the Heart roll, both simply melted in our mouths. Now, THAT is fresh tuna! Also tried the rainbow roll (awesome) and spicy tuna (yummy and hot)! One tiny negative was our booth, the table was very small and we pushed it towards my son so he could eat while my hubby and I sat on the front edge of our seats. I don't want to ding their food for this and next time, I'll try a different table! read more