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Akai Hana
206 W. Main St.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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“Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant” chefmoz.org
#15 of 177 restaurants in Chapel Hill
4.0 of 5 stars 30 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
  • 206 W. Main St., Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • (919) 942-6848
  • Price range: £13-19 ($21-$30)

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87% Recommend
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“Great Sushi”
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5 of 5 stars
lpope
Greensboro, NC
19 Aug 2009

The sushi here is excellent. The only problem is the parking can get a little tight on a crowded night. However, we've always been pleased otherwise. more

“Nice Japanese fare with...”
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3 of 5 stars
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26 Apr 2009

Nice Japanese fare with friendly staff and live piano music sometimes. more

“Try the udon and the eel.”
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5 of 5 stars
missdiagnosed
14 Apr 2009

Try the udon and the eel. more

“Fresh Sushi, good service”
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4 of 5 stars
fieldingmellish8
north carolina
8 Apr 2009

Have been going to Akai Hana regularly for 10 years, mostly for lunch. Kids love it. Service is terrific and prices are reasonable. Patio is nice during summer. more

“Ate here once - great nigiri salmon”
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4 of 5 stars
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5 Aug 2008

Ate here once - great nigiri salmon more

“Best Sushi in the Triangle”
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5 of 5 stars
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3 Jun 2008

Best Sushi in the Triangle more

“Bad experience”
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2 of 5 stars
nallmon
Carrboro, NC
14 Apr 2008

Normally I order out from this location, but tonight, a friend of mine and I thought we would eat in. Immediately after sitting down, I unfold my napkin only to find a used band-aid in it. The server continually sat and made excuses as to why it could possibly be in there, which to me was not the point. I... more

“Just about the only sushi in town.”
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3 of 5 stars
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19 Mar 2008

Just about the only sushi in town. more

“Good Japanese but nothing really unique”
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3 of 5 stars
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26 Dec 2007

Good Japanese but nothing really unique more

“Great place... outdoor seating, small and cozy, owned by the writer Lee Smith.”
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5 of 5 stars
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16 Dec 2007

Great place... outdoor seating, small and cozy, owned by the writer Lee Smith. more

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Akai Hana Address

206 W. Main St., Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Tel: (919) 942-6848
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.