Akaihi Sushi Hibachi - Spring

For almost 20 years, we've been going to Akaihi on a weekly basis, and I can't properly describe how suddenly it has gone down! For starters, the wait staff which for many years had been totally stable has seen many new faces, most of whom don't know either the menu or the clientele. Also, those who have been retained are now in different stations, and no longer greet as they did. The feeling is gone... Next, the menu, which previously had THE BEST BENTO BOX SELECTIONS IN NW HARRIS COUNTY, has been reduced to very poor selections. Almost as though the Bento Box is now an afterthought! My late wife and I would stop in weekly for the Seafood Bento Box. Other selections, like the previous lunch offerings have been tossed out and crummy selections replaced them. Like many a restaurant that makes too many changes too fast, the new owners are beginning to see the rotten fruits of their own making. This is truly sad, as even though the prices have gone up by 15 to 20%, the original clientele stuck with them. Now, not so much.

Visited on 5/17/24. The interior definitely looked dated. Did have to wait a bit for the chef to start. Ordered filet medium rare. Upon filet being placed on slab, it did not appear to be filet almost had the look of liver. I remember thinking I wish I had ordered the 'steak ' that was sitting next to my filet. There were a few pieces of meat that kept getting larger the longer I chewed..... Overall, I was disappointed and wished I had gone to the Hayashi Hibachi on 1960. (only came here because it was closer) For $133 for 3 adults was overpriced for what we got. Lastly, visited the restroom and an employee came out of the last stall, passed right by me and exited without washing her hands. Thank goodness we were leaving.

Delicious, fresh sushi! Always a great time at the bar (love the guys up there). We can never go wrong with hot sake and the black pepper tuna sashimi. Definitely one of my go to sushi spots

I was in the area for a track meet and decided to grab lunch. So far I haven't felt sick and my bowels are stable. Great sushi and reasonable price!

This has been my go to spot for years since I was in highschool, a meet up stop. A place where we came to eat good and laugh. The owner recently sold the business, and with him with the culture and great food. New ownership has changed the menu and the great taste that came with. This will be my final time coming and for those who know , you know what I'm talking about.