BEST SUSHI EVER. DOESN'T TASTE OLD & COLD LIKE OTHER PLACES. more

Shien of Osaka/Akai Hana consistently serves the best sushi in San Diego. Every time I hear someone raving about a sushi restaurant, I go check it out. I am routinely, although not always, disappointed. There's a lot of mediocre product out there billed as "the best." In my experience, very few sushi spots compare to Akai Hana in terms of... more

I have eaten in many excellent restaurants in Japan. First, the cooked food at this restaurant is nothing special. Second, the service is inconsistent, and if they seat you in a niche way at the back, forget it. You will need to use NFL hand signals to draw their attention. The one fairly good aspect about this restaurant are the... more

I love Japanese food, so I really wanted to like this place, especially after reading the other reviews. They recently changed their name to Akai Hana but are still run by Shien of Osaka. I had been there many years ago and had a so-so experience. Unfortunately the food and the experience has not improved. I visited on a Saturday... more

We have been going to this restaurant for years. It has the best food and service. They also take reservations. more

Sushi rolls are excellent, try the Dragon Roll, RB Roll, Albacore Roll, Rainbow Roll. Authentic Japanese dishes are also great: zarusoba, delicious grilled sanma, and fantastic chilled hiyayakou (chilled tofu with green onions and bonito flakes) The word from many Japanese-visiting Sony employees across this street is that the food here is very good and authentic. Make sure to get... more