Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 3592 reviews

What OpenTable Diner doesn't like about Akai Lounge Englewood:
What a terrible meal. Oysters were not fresh. When we complained, we tried 4 for 4 of us. We were charged $10 when dozen was $22. The sea bass was so sweet, muscles were tiny and half of the shells were empty. For $200 we spend it was a really bad meal. We will not come back. View all feedback. What MichaelG likes about Akai Lounge Englewood:
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Akai. Service was great and included a visit from the owner ensuring we were satisfied with our meal, drinks, etc. Location is a 3 minute walk from the Bergen PAC which will make Akai and their tasty sushi our go-to restaurant for pre-show dining. View all feedback.

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Menu
4.8 ★ from 40 reviews
Filomena
12.01.2021 - 19:29

Food was ok for pricey food. Noise bar talking one language sushi place talking other language loud. Wrong to seat in middle . BBQ Taco was mess to eat need to...

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Saige
12.01.2021 - 19:29

Akai has never disappointed me. This dining experience was no different. The food was absolutely delish and the service is always exceptional

Lenny
12.01.2021 - 19:29

Always a great experience. Recommended to many people and they all agree

Alana
12.01.2021 - 19:29

Great Restaurant with great sushi choices. Best Saki martinis ,vNice atmosphere. Highly recommend

Laurence
12.01.2021 - 19:29

Akai is always on of our top pics. James and Min are fabulous ownershostsservers. Everything they serve you is made with dedication and prepared perfectly. We l...

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While some reviewers had negative experiences with the food quality, pricing, and service at this Asian-American fusion restaurant, others praised the fresh sushi and sashimi options. The atmosphere is described as both moody and elegant, with a noticeable red color scheme. Some guests enjoyed dishes like the Chilean sea bass, while others found certain menu items lacking in flavor. The level of service varied greatly, and the owner's favoritism towards certain customers was off-putting to some. Overall, it seems like a hit or miss experience at this restaurant, with patrons either loving or hating their meals.

Opentable
4.6 ★ from 207 reviews
MonaN
12.08.2023 - 17:28

Food was ok for pricey food. Noise bar talking one language sushi place talking other language loud. Wrong to seat in middle . BBQ Taco was mess to eat need to...

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OpenTable
12.08.2023 - 17:28

Akai has never disappointed me. This dining experience was no different. The food was absolutely delish and the service is always exceptional.

JohnnyC
12.08.2023 - 17:28

Always a great experience. Recommended to many pople and they all agree.

AngelaT
12.08.2023 - 17:28

Great Restaurant with great sushi choices. Best Saki martinis ,vNice atmosphere. Highly recommend.

CuzBrew
12.08.2023 - 17:28

First if you go to Akai Lounge,which you should,ask to have Mikey as your waiter.He guides you through the menu and makes sure you are getting everything you li...

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Yelp
4.1 ★ from 201 reviews
Ione
18.07.2024 - 16:36

Fantastic!! Love this place!! Always have the best food ever! So creative and delicious! Tonight my boyfriend had the brisket tacos and I had sushi!! Such a gre...

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Darsha
18.07.2024 - 16:36

Good food and service! I came here for a work lunch and ordered the lunch special. I ordered a salad and the crazy California roll. The salad serving was huge a...

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Bobby
18.07.2024 - 16:36

Save your money and go somewhere else. The food is terrible. All the fish is chopped to a paste in the sushi. The service is beyond bad. Did not come to the tab...

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Maria
18.07.2024 - 16:36

Food I'd awful. Lettuce was wilted and brown. Soup had no taste. Rice was old in rolls

Chris
18.07.2024 - 16:36

Have a craving for sushi and other Japanese delights? THIS IS THE PLACE I 've been going to Akai for well over 20 years, but after a recent visit, I realized I...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 329 reviews
Rosie
05.11.2023 - 05:03

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Sushi Rolls

T
05.11.2023 - 05:03

It’s our favorite sushi place. The sushi itself is the best. The ingredients always taste very fresh and the service is great. Ask for the tuna pizza, but with...

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Eleno
05.11.2023 - 05:03

This is an excellent restaurant! We love the combination specialty rolls. Haven't really tried a dish I didn't like here! Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Pr...

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sandra
05.11.2023 - 05:03

I love it!!! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Tania
05.11.2023 - 05:03

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Heyrestaurants
3.2 ★ from 853 reviews
James
21.11.2023 - 13:09

An amazing place with fantastic food and wonderful servers. One could easily spend three hours in this great establishment.

Donna
21.11.2023 - 13:09

This is the best sushi EVER!!! We have been going to AKAI LOUNGE for a long time. The Chilean sea bass and the OMG roll are our favorites!!!

Alec
21.11.2023 - 13:09

James Du is a genius. Akai lounge is not the best sushi and Japanese food in New Jersey, it is the best sushi on the EAST COAST!!!

Tara
21.11.2023 - 13:09

We dinner there last night. The claim soup was so good and the grilled salmon salad was delicious. All of our portions were larger than anticipated....

Paul
21.11.2023 - 13:09

Better than Nobu in my opinion and the services is GREAT and the Owner is so hands on and in the mix

Sirved
4.4 ★ from 500 reviews
Jeremie
29.05.2023 - 10:17

The food was great, but the young lady at the desk was the worst! The first thing she told me was that they changed the prices?. I asked for a menu and she give...

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Carroll
29.05.2023 - 10:17

Great food, had the short rib very large portion and delicious. The sushi was great, we will be back.

Katelyn
29.05.2023 - 10:17

It's definitely good. I wouldn't give it 5 stars above all, because it takes a lot of time to get the food, and the food itself should be organized more. The ex...

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Loraine
29.05.2023 - 10:17

Hands down best sushi place around. The fish is always fresh. The omg roll and fiesta are the best. Soup dumplings take 20 minutes and worth waiting. Make sure...

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Hanna
29.05.2023 - 10:17

This is a Japanese sushi restaurant. It was a nice clean environment with a warm atmosphere. We were quick to get seated. Order was taken hastily. Ordered rock...

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Facebook
4.6 ★ from 380 reviews
Foursquare
4.1 ★ from 87 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 67 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 928 reviews

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