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| - Located in a dingy strip mall, it would be easy to overlook Akahana - but, you would be missing out on some very tasty food. I eat here a couple of times a month and always enjoy my meal.
Akahana is most often reviewed for their BOGO sushi rolls, and while the sushi is fine - I prefer to dig in to the rest of their menu. There are a number of items on the main menu that really standout, including the Signature Pho served with thinly sliced steak served on the side to allow you to determine how long you want the steak to cook in the pho, the seafood hot pot with snapper, shrimp and scallops in a light oyster sauce, the red curry (I like it with the tofu), the spicy tuna/avocado bowl and the vietnamese crepe.
Pho tip - if you don't want a bowl full of noodles, you can ask them to sub veggies for the noodles for a couple dollar upcharge. On those days I'm watching my carbs (they come and go), this is an excellent option!
For dining in, try to get a table on the right side of the restaurant (the bar side). The left side of the restaurant has harsh fluorescent lighting and a completely different feel to it.
If you order takeout, be prepared to wait. The orders often pile up and it can take a while for the host/hostess to sift through all of them. Also, be sure to check your takeout order before leaving - as, sometimes special requests to the orders slip through the cracks.
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