Page 22 - Dining Out - December 18, 2022

A la Carte
Bento special packs some big flavor
Story by KYLE GALDEIRA Photo courtesy AKIRA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Whether one is looking for a quick meal to go, or plans on dining in for lunch or dinner, Akira Japa-
nese Restaurant offers a host of delicious Japanese dishes. As a special inside scoop for Dining Out readers, be sure to ask about Akira’s Spe- cial Bento and Nihon Sakari Reishu Sake Set ($29). The delicious bento includes
Chirashi, Miso Butterfish, Karaage Chicken, Beef Tataki Onion, Eggplant Yuzu-Miso, Tamagoyaki and Agedashi Tofu served with a 300-mil- liliter bottle of Nihon Sakari Reishu Sake. The bento is also available without the sake for
$19.50 — an incredible deal! Akira Japanese Restaurant chef and owner Taiki Kawai and his team prepare tradi- tional Japanese cuisine fea- turing local ingredients made meticulously to order. Kawai specializes in the “Kaiseki
style” of Japanese
cooking that in-
corporates small
course meals
infused with the freshest in- gredients, which results in exquisite flavor and beautiful presentation.
Situated conveniently in the Eleven50 Building on South King Street (parking entrance on Young Street), Akira Japanese Restaurant is easily accessible for those stopping by for a dine-in
meal or tasty to-go items.
“I want our guests to enjoy Akira’s food and excellent customer service,” Kawai says. “We continue because of the support of our custom- ers — they’ve brought us to this point, and I want to do my best to keep guests coming back through the love for my art in each dish we prepare.”
Call and place your orders NOW for your Christmas and New Year’s Party needs!
Both locations closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
AKIRA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
1150 S. King St. No. 101B, Honolulu 808-376-0928 akira-japanese-restaurant.com
$2 validated parking for three hours
Star-Advertiser Seafood Special Includes Grilled Ahi, 2 Scallops, 2 Shrimp Tempura, Ahi Sashimi, Rice & Tossed Salad
Japanese Plate Deluxe Includes Mochiko Chicken, Teri Beef, Ahi Sashimi,
2 Shrimp Tempura, Rice & Tossed Salad
$1050
Seafood Bento
Includes Salmon, Grilled Teriyaki Ahi, Shrimp Tempura, Scallop, Konbu Seaweed, Egg Roll, Rice w/ Furikake and Ume
$1050
$12
Super Japanese
Plate Deluxe
Includes Mochiko Chicken, Teri Beef, 2 Scallops, Ahi Sashimi, 2 Shrimp Tempura, Rice & Tossed Salad
Expires 12/24/22
$1150
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Akira’s Special Bento ($19.50)