There are not a lot of choices during the pandemic shutdown in downtown HNL for lunch but Ahi Lovers remains open. They offer a large selection of bento variety box lunches and all kinds of sushi selections. My bento box consisted of some ahi poke, spicy ahi, a healthy serving of california roll sushi and more rice. It was more than enough to satisfy my lunch hunger and everything was prepared perfectly. We also ordered a small sampling of nigiri sushi which was very nicely presented and tasted awesome. I'm glad Ahi lovers is still open and I will be back again! read more

Ahi Lovers - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Very tasty poke, I ordered the kimchi poke. I will definitely go back again. The staff was friendly, and the food was really good. There is a 10$ minimum charge for credit cards, and a lot of menu items are below $10, so keep that In mind when you go here (which you should) I needed to order the seaweed salad to get to $10, but it was tasty, so it's all good. read more

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This is a great downtown lunch option that uses fresh ingredients made to order (as far as I can tell). That can make the wait a little longer when there's a line, but it's nothing unbearable. They do enforce their $10 credit card minimum. It's nice to have multiple rice options, i.e. sushi (my favorite) & multigrain in addition to white. The portion sizes are on the smaller side, so I tend to come here when my appetite isn't huge that day. Unlike most places that serve ahi cut into cubes, this place is in the smaller camp that smushes their ahi to a pulp. I enjoy it either way, and sometimes prefer the "smushed" version because it can better incorporate whatever sauce is mixed in. The bowls come with a serving of choy sum and a bit of ginger. When I tried a bento (it happened to be the one with teri chicken, teri beef, and shrimp tempura), I was very pleasantly surprised how fresh everything tasted, especially compared to the many other places that sell premade bentos downtown. There's no comparison. read more

I work three or four blocks from Ahi Lover's (AL) and heard only good things about the place. I finally go there and have the G1 which is a combination of nigiri sushi--maguro, sake and spicy maguro. All were excellent. The tuna and salmon were nice healthy cuts with nice color, and more importantly, had great texture and very fresh. Easily the best take out sushi I've ever had. Better than or just as good as many restaurants. Maybe, just maybe it's because the last two take out sushi I had was at best average. Nah, AL's sushi was just plain deliciously ono. Is that redundant? Yes, and rightly so. Unfortunately, the more fun I have and the better the food is, the less I take photos so I do not have visual proof. But the last sushi I had before looked good but was spongy hard and had started to smell. I'm guessing something AL never served. Another big plus was the miso soup that came with the meal. Hit da spot! read more

I used to come here a lot for the spicy ahi salad and the black rice sushi... But when I came to get my salad today for the first time in a year or so, I noticed the portions of ahi got SO small and the prices are higher :( Ahi and vegetable on fort street gives bigger portions and it's equally as good! read more

Ahi Lovers - $9 for this small amount of ahi? :( - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A healthy lunch alternative compared to unhealthy lunch plates for Downtown workers. A bit on the pricey side for the quantity of food provided, but that is to be expected for a centrally located seafood restaurant. I liked the seared salmon and spicy ahi. Since I'm watching the amount of rice I eat, I was fine that my bowl wasn't even filled half way with rice. For those of you who are big eaters or don't care about carbs, this might be a cause for concern. read more

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My favorite go to order is the thunder bowl with black rice and extra scoop spicy ahi good size bowl for $14 Their BENTO's is LIFE!! Everything is good and the staff is super friendly awesome people read more

One of my favorite downtown lunch spots. The best way to describe this place is, fresh, efficient, and friendly. The Food: I am always a fan of fresh food. Especially fresh tuna. Seriously, who isn't? Nobody wants a tuna that has bad texture and smells bad right? Well, you don't have to worry about that here. I love the combo choices and I also love that the meals come with miso soup. The soup is always very hot when served. My Favorite thing to order is the spicy ahi & natto bowl with sushi rice. The Service: has always been consistent for me. My phone order is always ready by the time I get there and if I decide to eat in it's ready in about 5 minutes or less. Sometimes less than a minute. FYI, they get really busy at lunch time. Environment Really small. More of a take out type place. However, since most people take their food to go, you could actually get a table if you're lucky. This LOCATION is located in the Davies Pacific Center in downtown. Entrance facing Queen Street. Note: IMO, This location is just as good as the other one (Ahi Vegtable)on Fort Street Mall. read more

Ahi Lovers - Spicy Ahi &Natto Combo Meal - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ever since I stopped working downtown, I have missed getting my Ahi & Vegetable fix. I was excited when I read about Ahi Lovers on Yelp! According to other Yelpers, they are run by the same folks that ran the second Ahi & Vegetable location on Alakea that closed a year or so ago. I headed there for the first time this past week and the food did not disappoint. It was the same great taste that I remember. I ordered my usual Spicy Ahi/Spicy Salmon Combo on Brown Rice. The fish is fresh and has just the right spice and consistency. It comes with miso soup and is a great deal for $8. For $1 more you can order a set, which includes both miso soup and salad. I also love that you can add an extra scoop of Spicy Ahi for just $2 more. Ahi Lovers also takes credit cards, which I appreciate as someone who rarely carries cash. I had read about a stamp card, but I was told they discontinued the program (bummer!). According to a sign in the restaurant, however, they will be starting some kind of new promotion in September. I'm so glad I found out about this place...thanks, Yelpers! I'm sure I'll be a regular here! :) Quick Tip: Call your order in ahead of time to avoid a wait! read more

Ahi Lovers - Spicy Ahi Spicy Salmon Combo - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is one of those lunch spots that make me wish I worked in Downtown again! It's damn inconvenient to stop by otherwise, to deal with parking & short hours, luckily they were open on the recent MLK day holiday and I was able to snag a close-ish parking and run in to grab lunch. Their various bento choices had me excited - so many options! Nigiri, spicy ahi, spicy salmon, poke, teri chicken, teri beef, california roll and the list goes on! It was a difficult choice to make. They also offer various types of rice: Black rice (!), brown, sushi, white - you had me at black rice! I chose bento B3 with black rice and substituted the poke for more spicy ahi (this choice came with spicy ahi, spicy salmon and poke). For my lunch date, I chose B3 - california roll, spicy ahi & poke. Both bentos were $10 each and came with miso soup. The quantity was great, the quality was good, however I prefer my "spicy" a bit more spicy. Overall, this was a solid lunch choice and will definitely satisfy that ahi-love craving! read more

Ahi Lovers - Bentos- $10 ea, comes with miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ahi Lovers is one of those places that people who work downtown quickly become fans of. It's not hard when they are quick to serve up tasty food, offer reasonable prices, and did I mention the food was tasty? When the hankering for some spicy ahi should arise, look no further. Their spicy ahi might not be the most amazing, but it also isn't the worse either and it definitely doesn't disappoint. It salmon isn't too bad either and the food may not wow, but it definitely doesn't make you cringe and pleases the tongue (without the use of another tongue). Service is quick and be ready to order at the cashier when your turn comes up. Your fellow patrons behind you will thank you. The wait hasn't ever been excessive and doesn't take more than about 5 minutes. When it comes to downtown, that time is worth a lot. For that lunch on the go that is healthy for you, stop on by Ahi Lovers, its a damn good choice. read more

Ahi Lovers - Spicy ahi bowl with sushi rice - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Considering that I pick up lunch from Ahi Lovers at least once a week, felt like it was time for a quick update. On my regular order rotation: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mkKbsghcAg3QFuIC8iPrgw?select=TYZQK9BaGw4ecLgXmeXUNQ#tx0DbPpPkoyq9Zo6SRzkog + Bento Box A: 2 spicy ahi sushi, 2 spicy salmon sushi, 2 maguro nigiri, 2 salmon nigiri + Salmon & spicy ahi combo + Unagi bowl + Spicy ahi & regular ahi combo They're still friendly and super fast with getting your order ready. .....but this is why Ahi Lovers is better than a lot of downtown places, and why I have to give them 5 stars: THEY'RE OPEN TIL 4:00 PM! Even workaholics can have lunch no matter how late it is! I can't even tell you how many times they've saved me from starvation. Thanks, Ahi Lovers! read more

Ahi Lovers - Bento Box A; Salmon & spicy ahi combo; Unagi bowl; Spicy ahi & reg ahi combo - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ahi lovers unite. My coworker stumbled upon this place while walking down Queen Street and was drawn by the line out the door. Don't be deterred by the line though, there's a reason why there are 6 folks working in the back of the counter. AL has a variety of menu items including sushi, bento, and poke-type bowls. It's not the cheapest lunch (expect to pay about 10 bucks), but that's what I'd expect to pay for auction-fresh ahi. I tried the mixed spicy ahi bento that had spicy ahi, spicy salmon, and poke. It came with rice (my nemesis) and korean veggies. It was all really delicious and the wait time was 5 min. tops. If you're craving poke for lunch, they check this little place out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Ahi Lovers - Omg spicy salmon, spicy ahi, and ahi poke with miso!? I'm in love... - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I visited Ahi Lovers since it's closer to my office than Ahi & Veg. As many of you know, the menu for both places are identical, so I opted to get one of my favorites (at Ahi & Veg), spicy salmon over salad. I was bummed to see that the scoop of spicy salmon was way smaller and it didn't taste too fresh. It wasn't sour or spoiled, just a little fishy, so it was still edible. Some lettuce pieces were old and discolored so I tossed most of it out. Service was quick, I was in and out within five minutes...3 stars, mostly for convenience. Maybe I'll be back someday, but for now, I'll probably walk the extra few minutes to Ahi & Veg in Ft. Street Mall. read more

Ahi Lovers - Smaller portion compared to Ahi & Veg :( - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wow! This place is the bomb! It's located in the Davies Pacific building outside facing Queen street. They have a variety of poke and sashimi bowls and bentos. The bentos come with miso soup and if you get the combo it comes with a salad. They also have some awesome specials too. I ordered their Thunder bowl special bowl which was delicious! It came with shrimp tempura, spicy ahi, onions, pickles, tobiko and my choice of black rice topped with special sauce. It was so tasty and worth every bite! If you're craving for sushi and poke bowls at a reasonable price for lunch in downtown then this is the place to go! read more

Ahi Lovers - Thunder bowl - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This restaurant has excellent quality fish compare price. It is located near Longs drug and entrance is on Queen st. They do have a loading zone in the back on Alakea st. My favorite is salmon bowl with miso soup on the side. read more

Ahi Lovers - Salmon bowl with miso soup $9 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place was kinda hard to find since the Yelp map took us to a wrong place. Basically the entrance is on Queen street. So.. I landed upon on this place it's one of the few places in downtown that stays open after regular lunch hours. I wanted the ahi poke with natto... which isn't on their menu, but they were happy to switch it out for me. My my my, it was yummy. Too bad they were out of their black rice though... I have to go back just so that I can try my bowl with black rice! read more

I spotted this joint only about 1 1/2 weeks ago or so (if even that). I quickly picked up a menu and noticed it looked very similar to the now closed Ahi & Vegetable II. I read some of the Yelp reviews and someone mentioned that it's the same owners but got into a disagreement with Ahi/Vegetable so opened their own shop. I love the pink wall and pink hats they wear in the shop.. cute! I ordered the Spicy Ahi bowl on sushi rice with salad instead of soup. It was delicious and tastes just like the old spot and now I don't need to walk all the way up Fort Street for a good spicy ahi bowl. I think it runs about $7. You can also get plain white or brown rice and miso soup instead of rice (soup is standard, not the salad). As a promo, they are doing a free drink with purchase (canned soda or bottle of water) and also have a stamp card promo (I think buy 10, get 1 free). These 2 promos combined are great! There's not much seating but most come from within walking distance of their office. Line was out the door when I arrived but service was quick. read more

Freshest fish, with delicious marinades and spices. Great value for a complete lunch with miso soup. The black rice is the perfect combination. The staff is friendly and efficient; very fast even with a long line. Cute decor, but better places to eat across the street and in the mezzanine. read more

Yay! After Ahi & Vegetable II on Alakea St. closed down last year, I've waiting for their return. It's reopened under the name "Ahi Lovers" now, about a half block away on Queen street, right next to Cake Couture. Turns out that there must have been some sort of falling out with that partnership and the new place had to have a new name. It's smaller than Ahi&Vege II, with about 2-3 tables for inside seating. The menu looks smaller, but as I order the spicy tuna bowl every time, it doesn't matter to me. Roughly the same price, the same taste, and a friendly owner who noticed me on the street last week and told me they were opening today. They have a stamp card, so collect 10 stamps and get a free meal under $10 It won't take me long to fill the stamp card, I'm so happy I can resume my twice a week Ahi bowl habit without having to walk 15 minutes up to fort street read more

Ahi Lovers - spicy ahi w/sushi rice...and miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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As everyone knows, I love cheap sushi !!! The other day I was fortunate enough that someone suggested Ahi Lovers. I had never heard of it, but one of the girls at work said that they offered ahi bentos at a reasonable price, and to top it off..... They delivered. I figured, what the hell, especially since I wasn't paying. I ordered the spicy ahi and spicy salmon, with a side of poke and miso soup, and DAMN it was good. I look forward to giving this place another shot, and hopefully soon. read more

See my Ahi & Vegetable review. I believe it's the same owners as them, and the food is almost identical (I'm not sure if it's just me, but the spicy ahi seems spicier here). I think this location replaced their old Ahi & Vegetable in the Tardus building because it was being sold or something. Likes: Quick service, which is important for the downtown crowd. They also accept credit card! Dislikes: Nothing of note. Maybe the natto, but it's not because of them... it's because natto is yucky. Favorites: Half spicy tuna, half poke bowl with sushi rice and substitute the soup for salad (they still give you a plastic spoon like Ahi & Vegetable does!). You know the drill if you've been to Ahi & Vegetable before. This one is closer to me, so I'll be going here more often. read more

Ahi Lovers - Spicy ahi and poke bowl with salad. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I absolutely love Ahi Lovers. They're very conveniently located if you work downtown, especially for me since it's right across the street from my office. I've gone twice and only tried it two weeks ago. Their storefront is fairly clean, and they get you your food very quickly. The menu prices are exactly what they charge, so if it says $9, you pay $9. I've tried their spicy ahi salad and the sashimi salad. The spicy ahi salad was a little funky since their spicy ahi is sort of mashed together and not in cubes. I feel like this is more of a mainland style spicy ahi, but it was good regardless. I'm pretty weak when it comes to spice, and it was totally manageable. In fact, I even added some wasabi and shoyu for the nose heat I love. The salad dressing was very good too, and the lettuce was a good mixture of the green and white part of the lettuce. This salad was $9. The sashimi salad was also amazing. It came with both ahi and salmon sashimi, two of my favorite fishes. The fish looked fresh and wasn't fishy at all. It's the same dressing as their spicy ahi salad, and for a lot more fish, you just pay $2 at $11 for the salad. The staff is friendly, and their menu is expansive. Tip: if you like shoyu or wasabi, ask for extra because they only give one packet of shoyu and a small amount of wasabi. Overall, I love this place and plan on giving them lots of business. You have to try it for yourself! read more

Ahi Lovers - Sashimi salad ($11) - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Delicious food but Long line and small waiting area. Tip: got to spend over $10 if you are paying with CC.

Ahi Lovers is my favorite place to pick up quick and healthy lunch in downtown! They have a handful of bentos you can choose from and it can be customized. The black rice is hearty and at no extra charge! The fish here is definitely fresh and well prepared. The wait time after order is less than 5 minutes and a bento costs $10 including tax! Try there!!! read more

Ahi Lovers - Bento with BBQ chicken, sashimi and spicy salmon! - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I got the pop pop special bowl. I do feel the price was a little high ($15) as there was not a surplus of fish. The rice was well more than the fish, so to portion this right, it needed more fish. That overlooked, the pop pop topping was plentiful and very flavorful and added good texture. The fish was fresh and well tasting. I overall enjoyed the meal and convenience of location to my work. I would recommend that the portion and price be adjusted but that's just my personal opinion. read more

I am soooo happy that this place opened so close to our office! One of the only other places I've given 5 stars to is Ahi & Vegetable and this is just like it!! The restaurant just opened up a few weeks ago, but it's already bustling with business! Since it's still new, they have a "free drink" special so be sure to pick one up from the fridge when you come in. The menu is very similar to Ahi & Vegetable. I love how you can mix almost any topping you want on your rice bowl. I usually get an ahi poke and salmon sashimi combo over sushi rice. (They also have brown rice for those eating healthy!) Each of their rice bowls also come with miso soup. You can order a "set" which then comes with miso soup AND a salad. I usually spend about $8 on a bowl but it is sooooo worth it! They also started a rewards card so after 10 stamps, you can get a free meal! Not bad at all :) Definitely stop by this place if you are in downtown. It's right next to Cake Couture so you could pick up your dessert right next door! read more

4.5. I am torn! Ahi Lovers is great. It sounds like it should be a cult or club,-- Ahi Lovers, unite! I for one, am an Ahi Lover. Ono Seafood is my best friend, Tamura's is my homeboy, and Sushi Co. was my first love. Now we add Ahi Lovers onto the list. First of all, if you do not work in downtown (I don't, I work close, but not close enough where I can walk), good luck with parking (as always). I can see why this would be a popular spot for the downtown lunch crew though. I joined Nicole K. on her lunch break and got the B3 bento ($10) which comes with 1 scoop spicy ahi, 1 scoop spicy salmon, 1 scoop poke, with veggies, and miso soup. I also opted to get black rice instead of regular rice, because let's be honest, that stuff is GOOD and supposedly healthier for you! The staff are very efficient and the food was ready in no time. The ahi was okay. It's very fine and the consistency is NOT cubed, think similar to mushed up potato salad in texture. The salmon was also okay, but I liked the ahi better. Lastly, the poke was actually my favorite of the three in the bento. Perfect sized cubes and seasoning! What really set Ahi Lovers apart from the other ahi places for me was the black rice. That is probably why it does not get a 5 star rating, because the best part of the bento was not the ahi, but the rice! They do get bonus points definitely for having this option at no extra charge though. I LOVE black rice! I envy the downtown lunch crew for having this place as an option, however, I can't complain about my own choices either. And I certainly don't envy the parking situation downtown. read more

I had the bento #2. It included spicy ahi, california roll sushi, poke, and miso soup. Cost = $10 and change. The miso soup was OK. The sushi was OK as well. The poke was good & fresh enough. The spicy ahi was very good too. If they improved the quality sushi, then this bento would be flawless. I think we should do a taste test comparison between Ahi Lover's and Ahi and Vegetable. Both versions are good, but I think Ahi and Veggie is a tad spicier. Very pleasant Korean women working here in pink uniforms; if a guy worked here, does he have to wear pink too? LoL The decor looks clean and fresh. read more

Ahi Lovers - Ahi Lover's bento #2: poke, sushi, spicy ahi, and miso soup.. Sorry for the blurry pic. I would re-take pic but i ate the bento - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love ahi, salmon and salad, so I love this place. They have a great business plan...fresh products at a reasonable price. Although the last time I went there I saw that they have expanded their menu which I found kind of confusing with the pressure of having a line of customers behind me. Can't blame them for expanding their menu, though. Seating is limited, but you can grab and go and eat in the courtyard across the street or on the mezzanine above which we call "perverts perch." Lol! I've eaten here probably 20 times so you'll know that I'll be back. read more

Ahi Lovers - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ordered through Ubereats and was very disappointed. When you look at their menu on uber eats. It is divided between picked for you, rice bowls, salads udon, rolls. My co-worker and I ordered Spicy Ahi Salad, and a screen will pop up if you would like to make it a set. I declined the rice and miso (which I wish we could order a side of just the miso soup). I looked over my order and it just said Spicy Ahi, but i figured maybe when they receive it on their end it will let them know that it was a salad and not a rice bowl. When we received our order I was wondering why it was in a bowl w/rice. And sure enough when I called to complain about it, all the girl had to say was "when the order came in it just said spicy ahi, so we just assume that it's over rice because veggies wasn't specified" So I told her that online through uber eats we selected selected spicy ahi under your salads, so you will need to change that so this doesn't happen. The crappy part about it is that I told her that we're on a Keto diet so we can't eat the rice and it would be a waste. And all that was said was "sorry about that". Overall it was good. I would eat here again, because I noticed that the owner did fix her menu. read more

This is pretty much the same thing as Ahi & Veg at Fort Street Mall, except you don't have to work so far if you're near Davis Pacific Center/Queen Street. Prices are comparable, too. I got the spicy salmon rice bowl for $7.50 and my husband got the spicy ahi rice bowl for $6.50. You can add $1 to make it a set, which entails miso soup and salad. I'd come here again if I was in the mood for a good rice bowl. read more

Decent spicy ahi bowl, same concept as Ahi & Vegetable. However, I think they need to work on the sushi rice, it didn't have enough sushi vinegar taste to it. read more

this great little place near bishop street, that serves fast food sushi. Based on the reviews and the lines out the door during lunch time, it gets plenty of repeat local business. This isn't a tourist joint. Its mainly populated by business people that would pass if the food wasn't good. The ladies behind the counter were fast, funny, and friendly. They cranked out my order in just a few minutes. Seating is limited, so I rolled across the street where there is a courtyard with plenty of tables. This is definitely getting added to the rotation when back in HI. read more

QUICKIES: + Quality Fish + Fresh & Tasty + Service + Call in service + Bentos - A few seats if eating there FAVORITES: Shrimp Udon, Bentos FOR THE READERS: If your looking for quality sushi, Ahi Lovers is definitely the place to go. For the downtown workers it a great place to take out and eat either in the court yards of the Pacific Guardian Center (Across the street) or on the 2nd floor of the Davis building (Same building the store is location in). Their Ahi is fresh every morning from the auction market and freshly cut (you'll be able to see them behind the cashier). They also serve Udon's which is better than what you would get at Aloha Sushi. They raised their prices however, still average for the downtown eater. There are a few tables (4) inside the store itself. If your eating in when you avoid the lunch hour rush. read more

The ownership has changed! It's still great, but the prices are about $1 higher across the board, and the portions are just a touch smaller now. Still the best place for a sushi lunch in downtown though. read more

I sooooo love this place. It's close to the office and whenever I am craving for some ahi, poke, salmon, and miso soup, this is always my first stop. Being located in town surrounded by all these other offices and business, it can be very busy and the lines can get long and out the door, when the clock strikes 12, but the ladies are efficient and fast. Only downside is that there are only a few tables, so It's really more of like a to-go place, hence the 4 stars. read more

Ahi Lovers - Bento 3 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Good place for downtown lunch. I am in love with their pop pop bowl. Its really addicting. It gets really busy with a line out the door around 12p so call ahead or go early!!! read more

My coworker had a gift certificate that was awarded under the previous owners and they honored it. I've always liked this place. The food is tasty and the cashiers are the usual level of friendly that you'd expect. But knowing what the new owner did for my coworker tells me that they value their customers' experience and that's a company worth supporting! read more

Ahi Lovers - Salmon bowl set $10 - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

How have I not written about Ahi Lovers yet? Decently priced, close to my office, tasty and healthy, Ahi Lovers is definitely on my list of lunch places in downtown. My go-to is the Spicy Ahi salad ($9) and I add the rice (white, brown, sushi or black rice options) and Miso soup for $1 extra. I love the black rice, so I get that as my combo. Salad comes with a creamy sesame dressing, my fave! Service is fast and friendly. They also take cash or card, so that's a bonus. You can also eat-in or take-out. Check out Ahi Lovers if you're in downtown. Cheers to a healthy lunch option! read more