Akai Hana is the only place in Columbus that I trust to get quality sashimi and nigiri. Their sushi rolls are exquisite as well and properly priced for the quality of ingredients that you can enjoy. The service is incredibly adept at taking care of customer needs and is the perfect level of attentive.There is always a sushi boat in the mix for any celebratory event that comes my way!
BEST sushi in columbus!! This tends to be the consensus atound columbus as well, I heard about it many times before I went. Once I had eaten there for the first time, I knew I was never going back to anywhere else! Lots to choose from, I usually get a fee Nigiri pieces, green tea, and a shrimp tempura roll. Their miso soup is also incredible. Akai Hana is also extremely fair priced, and have spent much more at other sushi restaurants for lower quality. I have never had trouble getting a table without a reservation but am usually with parties of 2-4.
Reservations (by phone) are a must. We ordered hamachi kama (grilled yellowtail collar) and fried smelts for appetizers. We shared a sushi deluxe and a sashimi supreme, and added nigiri sushi orders. The amaebi (sweet shrimp) was particularly good. We tried the Akai Hana roll that was wrapped in radish, which was unusual. The salmon skin roll was excellent - one of the few restaurants that still put burdock in it (so we ordered it again). Server was from Bali, excellent service (note the restaurant pools tips). We’ll be back.
This place offered a wonderful dining experience at a great price. We had a fairly large party and we were seated quickly. The menu had a variety of Asian dishes. The sushi was fresh and everything was prepared well. I will definitely visit again.
The sushi is incredible meaning high quality fish and well made. The service is amazing. Don't go here without reservations. We went on a Wednesday night after valentines day and literally every single table was full. I was disappointed in the other entrees though. I got a noodle soup and partner got short ribs. It was mediocre. The ribs were especially disappointing for $30.
The sashimi and specialty rolls were superb and the atmosphere was beautiful. We really enjoyed dining here!
Wasn't super pleased with our service, ordered $70 worth of food for dinner for two people. Sushi was 10/10 but one person got their sushi almost right away and the other waited +20 minutes just to have to take it to go. Also ordered the chicken katsu which did not taste good. Service was great, food a bit disappointing.
A hidden GEM for Japanese food. Phenomenal japanese cuisine, some of the best I've had in the NE USA. The experience is also really well done dishes come out as you finish the last, servers are well versed on the menu and great at conveying timing to the chefs. 10/10 will be coming back.P.S. I recommend the explosion roll for anyone visiting, I haven't had a 'cooked' sushi roll as good as far back as I can remember.
First visit and we ordered the boat and beer. The sushi and sashimi were tasty. Loved the ambience of the restaurant and the service. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely go back to try other foods on the menu!
One of the best Japanese restaurants in Columbus.Super friendly staff.Food is amazing.$$ price.Tons of variety, Korean BBQ, Sushi, Sashimi, Box etc