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Akai Hana
206 W. Main St.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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#18 of 174 restaurants in Chapel Hill
  • Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese, Seafood
  • Price range*: $21-$30
  • Address: 206 W. Main St., Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Phone:  (919) 942-6848
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“Nice Japanese fare with...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 26, 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
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 14, 2009

Try the udon and the eel. more

“Fresh Sushi, good service”
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4 of 5 stars
fieldingmellish8 2 contributions
north carolina
Apr 8, 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...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 5, 2008

Ate here once - great nigiri salmon more

“Best Sushi in the...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 3, 2008

Best Sushi in the Triangle more

“Bad experience”
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2 of 5 stars
nallmon 1 contribution
Carrboro, NC
Apr 14, 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...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 19, 2008

Just about the only sushi in town. more

“Good Japanese but...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 26, 2007

Good Japanese but nothing really unique more

“Great place... outdoor...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 16, 2007

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

“Terrific Sushi- try the tempura shrimp roll”
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5 of 5 stars
arabrabneslin 6 contributions
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Mar 4, 2006

Our family has eaten here many times and has never been disappointed. The sushi is fresh and well prepared. The tempura and teriyaki dishes are wonderful. Get a salad and miso soup. They often have live music on weekend nights. 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.