Akira Japanese Restaurant

Name: Akira Japanese Restaurant
Address: 1150 S King St, Honolulu, HI, 96814, US
Telephone: +18083760928
Price range: $$$

Japanese$$$Waikiki

$$$ · Expensive
Reservations not listed
1150 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96814
+18083760928
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About

Akira Japanese Restaurant in Honolulu offers Kaiseki and Teishoku sets with happy hour specials and takeout options.

This Honolulu establishment serves traditional Japanese cuisine featuring Kaiseki style dishes and Teishoku sets.

The restaurant offers happy hour specials and takeout services for dine-in menu items.

Known for

Kaiseki style Japanese cooking
Happy Hour specials
Takeout available
Reservation required

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Hours

Monday	4:30 PM – 10 PM
Tuesday	11:45 AM – 2 PM4:30 PM – 10 PM
Wednesday	11:45 AM – 2 PM4:30 PM – 10 PM
Thursday	11:45 AM – 2 PM4:30 PM – 10 PM
Friday	11:45 AM – 2 PM4:30 PM – 10 PM
Saturday	4:30 PM – 10 PM
Sunday	Closed

Location

1150 S King St · Waikiki, Honolulu

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Happy hour
Takeout
Reservations recommended

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Dinner · Lunch

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