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Akira Japanese Restaurant cooks up an array of delicious dishes available for dine-in and takeout, including its newly introduced lunch service that’s available from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Chef and owner Taiki Kawai and his team prepare traditional…
ANNE LEE speaks with Akira Japanese Restaurant executive head chef/owner TAIKI KAWAI I recently headed back to Akira Japanese Restaurant to visit Taiki Kawai, executive head chef and owner. One of the best things about this restaurant is the special…
The skilled team at Akira Japanese Restaurant is cooking up an array of delicious dishes available for dine-in and takeout service as local residents and businesses deal with the physical distancing and gathering mandates implemented as part of the fight…
The concept of kaiseki involves using the freshest ingredients, fitting the place and the season. On July 1, Akira Japanese Restaurant enters a new season, so to speak, when it reopens for in-person dining. The eatery, helmed by chef Taiki…
Since it opened in August 2018, Akira Japanese Restaurant in Honolulu has been acclaimed for its traditional foods crafted from the freshest ingredients under the helm of head chef/owner Taiki Kawai. A true fan favorite of the eatery’s patrons is…
Akira Japanese Restaurant offers patrons variety in its Tasting Plates ($48), which give diners a little bit of everything, including a hearty helping of comforting miso soup. Order at least an hour in advance! And, do note that Akira Japanese…
As owner/head chef of Akira Japanese Restaurant, Taiki Kawai knows a thing or two about his home country’s authentic cuisine. He trained under renowned chef Hiroshi Igawa at Tokyo Kioicho Membership Club, and has been in the culinary industry since…
Sometimes, simplicity is the secret to success. It’s a fact that Akira Japanese Restaurant knows quite well. Ask what makes the little izakaya on South King Street stand out from the pack — the area itself home to no small…
To-go options are plentiful at Akira Japanese Restaurant, which boasts everything from a specialty bento box and donburi bowls to sushi rolls and a plethora of sides. For just $12, get your hands on the Akira Bento Box. Patrons can…
Staying at home doesn’t have to be boring, especially when it comes to what you’re eating. Keeping things fresh — literally — and fun, Akira Japanese Restaurant has a variety of dishes on its takeout menu to satisfy every palate.…
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