We've been going there since 1998. Under the same ownership and chefs are fabulous. The fish is always fresh and chefs are created with their menus. We introduced all of our children to sushi at Mr. Sushi/Akaihana's. Steve, Tom, Kevin, Howard, David and Sean are the absolute best! The front on the house staff are friendly and engaging. We give a 10 out of 10 for a down to earth welcoming sushi hang! read more

Hidden back in the corner just of the 17 freeway (n/e corner). Quiet inside friendly upon entry, plenty of seating, little dated inside. Rolls are heavy on rice & rolled sloppy (loose) Priced very high for the location & quality. I do not plan on returning, 1&done! read more

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Good sushi, menu is big. A lot of great tasty sushi specialties Services here is always just okay. Great ambiance. read more

This place is a hidden gem that my family has been going to for decades. It used to be called Mr. Sushi back in the day. Portions are generous, prices are low, and service is friendly. I always order the salmon teriyaki lunch combo (#4 on the lunch menu) that comes with miso soup, steamed rice, salad with creamy dressing, and an eight-piece California roll (I ask them to make it an avocado roll). Their teriyaki sauce is one of the best I've ever tried. We always tip well here, because the waitresses are so incredibly nice and attentive. You never have to wait long for a table, and the restaurant is always clean. The sushi chefs often greet you from behind the sushi bar as you enter. It's a very welcoming environment. read more

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Another great visit with great service, and we even tried a few new things :) so yummy! read more

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My server Kally was so lovely! I've been coming here for years and it had been way too long! They are as fabulous, friendly, flexible and as delicious as ever! 5 stars every time! Great bar for meeting people and bantering with sushi chefs! Loved seeing Sean, Hohei, and the rest of the team again! The sushi lunch special was awesome! Loved working here over lunch! read more

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I ordered the Ramen. I wanted beef because I don't usually eat pork. I think it's a dirty animal. The server told me that the beef would be disgusting and convinced me to just go ahead and get the pork.... Wrong decision , it was horrendous. I ate a few bites of the soup and ended up sending it back. It was disgusting. I still got charged full price for the soup and left. First and last time here. read more

I haven't been here for at least a couple years. The happy hour menu has changed. It's a lot of choices but my yesteryear favorites are now pricier. The staff is still welcoming and our waitress is attentive. The ambiance is still warm and welcoming. read more

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Great food! Service was fast. Pricing was great especially for a sushi spot. Def recommend for a simple date night :) read more

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Really cute neighborhood spot. Extensive roll selection which can be a bit overwhelming. The sushi pieces were a bit too thick for my liking. However the fish was fresh and very tasty. Appreciated that some of their rolls are unique from the common rolls you see around town. Sashimi portions were large which was appreciated. Would definitely go back! read more

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This used to be the spot for good sushi. Now, its a typical cheap, unfavorable, and bad sushi spot. The old Asian guy is no longer there, his apprentice rolls fall apart easily and now, now if you order any rolls spicy they use spicy crab/immitation as an additional filler. The spicy octupus rols had 3 small pieces of octupus and the rest was spicy crab. The service was okay, not how it used to be; the ladies would check on your order and satisfaction more frequently. The place is nice with the new renovations however, i like the old small, hard to get a sit at the counter Akaihana's. The sushi was amazing back then! read more

I am extremely disappointed after my recent visit. The food was delicious as always, which is why this experience is so frustrating. I have been a loyal customer for nearly 30 years, dating back to when this restaurant was Mr. Sushi, and it has always been one of my favorite places. Unfortunately, the service was poor throughout our visit. There were only four adults and one small child in our group, and we all requested separate checks. To make things easier for our server, we wrote our orders down and put our names next to each item so there would be no confusion about which items belonged to which guest. And she still messed it up. Despite this, multiple checks were charged a multiple party service fee. I was surprised to see the $9.00 charge on my bill, especially since our group was small and we had gone out of our way to simplify the separate checks. I still do not understand why a service fee was added under these circumstances. It's especially disappointing because the food remains excellent, and this restaurant has been a favorite of mine for decades. However, between the poor service and the unexpected fees, this visit left a very negative impression. After nearly 30 years of supporting this restaurant, I am sad to say that we will not be returning. read more

I can't believe I forgot to review this place! I've been here four times. Three with friends/coworkers. The fourth time, I brought my kiddos. Each time has been a good dining experience. The service is good, the sushi and their lunch bento boxes are really good! I'm glad they're not too close to me, otherwise I'd be there once a week! Check them out. read more

the crab was the best part. and they give me son candy. And the service they were so kind.and the ambisnce was so lively

This was a great local Asian restaurant. Service,staff & food are great.Love the soup bowls, the steak , soups. Great choices read more

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Food was good Service was a bit slow, too slow where I needed to use the restroom. And idk what they thought but they sent a cook after me in the restroom. He needed to "wash his hands" Anyways I order and closed 2 other tabs to prove a point and he never came back to wash his hands, and I went to use the restroom each time. I kept making I contact with you guys an you would avoid which proved my point. Specially you, Fuckkng cook! Y tu compa que "hablas español" No mames wey read more

They are always super packed but they seat you fast. I love the touch of the real flowers on the sushi rolls. The sake is bomb! And drinks are really good and strong! The sushi is so good and fresh. read more

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Husband and I went after visiting Tattoo salon, we were just going to have a drink, however the bar tender was so wonderful helping us choose Saki we decided to get a Maki roll and goodness it was wonderful! We will return! read more

Food is always fresh the staff is very friendly. Reasonably priced too and my order is always quickly prepared.

So yummy but a bit pricy. All day happy hour menu does have some delicious dishes on it!

I have come here for many years and the service is always fantastic! The lunch specials are a great deal and the fish is always fresh and delicious. I have a sesame allergy and they always accommodate! read more

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This place has been a staple for us for sometime. Quality all the way around and top to bottom staff is always great. I think by this point we may have tried just about everything but tonight was my middle daughter's date with date before school and she wanted ramen. I gave her a few options and she chose to come back here again which I love cus I think their sushi is top shelf. Thankful for another great time and look forward to the next read more

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It was nice of the waitress to mention that their happy hour menu can now be taken to-go (they have outdated menus). It's a darn shame that although there's a plethora of sushi roll choices, there's no description of what exactly is in each specialized sushi roll. I ordered a two rolls of sushi, spicy fried chicken, and a cucumber salad. It cost me $30.70. First off, I noticed that the sushi is hastily made as some of the pieces are haphazardly made and easily fall apart. The sushi itself was fairly decent. The fried chicken wasn't crispy at all and it's made spicy due to a sauce they dump the chicken in; this sauce wasn't tasty. The cucumber salad is shoestring style and it was forgettable. Speaking of this place not bothering to update; it looks like this place used to be called Mr. Sushi since that's what it says on the receipt. read more

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The sushi is one of the best I have had. I love the Japanese dynamite salad, that paired with a California roll just hits the spot. True service has at always been excellent. The restaurant is always clean and comfortable. read more

I've been in a sushi sort of mood lately. Excited to see a sushi spot near me with relatively high reviews, I made a stop in for lunch before I continued on my journey. After reviewing the THREE menus (that's a lot of menus), nothing on the happy hour menu was grabbing my attention in a good way. After waiting a while for my server to return to take my meal order, I finally opted for the Chirashi bowl. This came with miso soup and a small bowl of ginger dressed salad. The Chirashi bowl itself was lovely, with lots of different kinds of sashimi delicately placed. The flavor was where I had an issue. A lot of the pieces, especially the ahi tuna, had this odd chemical flavor with it. As if someone had sprayed down a table near it? The whitefish and shrimp had that same flavor. I have never finished a Chirashi bowl and thought, "I really liked those Krab sticks and tamago slices the best!", yet there I was. I left some of my $30 bowl of fish instead of finishing it. read more

Foods are not that great - taste like old. Ginger root - oh my god. It tastes like soapy !

Always a nice environment and great food.. me and my husband been coming for so long.. Family on the side of us with supposedly a service animal looking at the vest was drinking out of the water cups they serve water in. Normally when I see service animals they sit next to the owner on the ground. These people had a poodle with a service vest on.. I am not against animals I love animals have a chow chow myself.. but after coming here and seeing this family allow there dog to drink from the cups they serve water I lost my appetite.. sadly it's regular customers that come and bend the rules for themselves and give you an eating experience that gets you double thinking returning When I asked the waitress if dogs are allowed they said "family said it's a service animal and I said I didn't know service animals are allowed to drink from the same cups they serve customers with" she was so sweet and told the family.. but seriously people if you don't have a service animal don't bring them and lie about it you end up having other customers loose there appetite and in turn the restaurant looks unsanitary and unclean.. I love animals but people need to understand not everyone is comfortable eating out of a dish your dog ate out of... We spoke to our waiter Leti and she reassured us that had she seen it she would of told them something also she gave us a 50 percent discount on our meal! Nothing the restaurant did it's just customers taking advantage! Thanks to Leti we will be back.. I get it every place has there regular customers but if the regulars have no consideration it will in turn turn away new customers... read more

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The food here is great! It's become one of our usual favorites and is also good for takeout.

We have been coming here for years and today was awful. 4 other table got there food before we did and they came much later. Whomever was working the back kitchen should be fired. My roll was all different sizes and clearly did not know how to make a sushi roll. It has zero flavor, not sure how that is possible. So disappointed. read more

Akai Hana is a casual restaurant with a giant SELECTION, and tasty sushi! It's really a fun place to hang out. The staff members are patient and welcoming. And even though the vast menu can be a little intimidating, you're sure to find something you'll like. read more

I love this place. Sushi and teriyaki and sake bombers. I've been many times and there's always a bunch of people. Check it out read more

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the staff was very pleasant and right to the point, no small talk. i personally like that. food was not good. we ordered 4 rolls and some appetizers and it was not good. everything was either bland or had a weird taste to it. read more

This place is perfect if you're very hungry. The portions are huge. Service was excellent. Bento boxes are inexpensive. However, the chicken teriyaki came out cold. It tasted delicious but would've been better hot. The tempura was delicious, fresh and hot. The sushi rolls were also good. We also had salmon teriyaki and it was perfect. Recommend if you're in the area and craving Japanese food. Enjoy! read more

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Yesterday, I ,and 9 other people, went to the Goodyear location with reservations at 5pm. When we arrived, 5 minutes early, they told us they were full and could not seat us inside. They tried to seat us outside in the cold (it was 65 degrees and falling fast) without working heaters. Never again will I go to this place. If you can't expect a reservation to be honored, you can't expect any decent service! read more

I have been coming here for over 5 years now and its been one of my favorite restaurants in AZ! The food, service, atmosphere and price has all been amazing and I honestly can't imagine not going here to satisfy my sushi cravings! Just like every sushi place there are days where sometimes it can be a miss but those don't happen frequently. Kudos to the amazing staff! its great seeing the same people there all these years! (Shout out to you if you remember this place as Mr. Sushi) read more

This is a family friendly local sushi joint. Don't go here if you are super into authenticity but if you like the American style rolls and decent Japanese food that isn't super authentic but will fill the family up. Service is superb. I particularly liked our Waiter who was clearly Not Japanese but had the honest and welcoming heart that any restaurant owner would treasure in an employee. He made our birthday dinner particularly special. I hope they keep him forever. I think he was either middle eastern or North African heritage. Possibly East Indian. He made our night. He was always coming around to make sure we were ok. This is a great place to take family and friends for a casual and tasty Sushi dinner. read more

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Food was very good. Servers were very friendly and helpful. Sushi chef were made special sushi rolls what we were requested. They had plenty of room for big party. read more

Love this sushi spot. Service is always fast and the food is great, they have a large sushi menu with specialty and regular rolls. Weekends get busy so be sure to wait if you headed there during prime time. read more

First time being here. I understand it was Mother's Day weekend and knew to expect a busy night, but the restaurant was a disaster! Apparently they have new owners, new cooks and new sushi chefs, and they had only 3 servers running around. No hostess to greet us! Once we got sat. Our server Lety was fast and took our drinks and order right away. She look stressed but overall did an amazing job with us. She was bussing along with the other 2 servers and taking orders at the same time. Food came out a little after 40 min and rolls were sloppy, no presentation and could tell quality was bad. Our server apologized for the wait but unfortunately, my family and I won't be coming back here. read more

I cannot recommend this place enough. I used to work in the area and will still drive 40 minutes rather than get sub-par sushi elsewhere. Blue flame roll!!!! read more