AKAI Lounge

Great food, recommended

We dined here this weekend and while they’re still in the soft opening phase the food and service were excellent.

We loved that the menu was extensive and creative. Some of our favorites dishes were the Akai tuna salad, the grilled sea bass, the yellowtail jalapeño app, akai tacos, and rock shrimp tempura. James, who runs the restaurant, was very friendly and stopped by numerous times to check on our meal and ask for our feedback on the dishes. We’re excited to return and continue working our way through the rest of the menu.

AKAI had a “ soft opening “ on November 6th, so my wife and I wanted to give them some business. We were happy to see that they had an awning that was opened with tables in front of the restaurant as well as seating inside. We preferred to sit outside a d even though it was raining we were comfortable and dry! We also noticed that they had installed electric heaters that were under the awnings so that they are getting maximum heat while providing more space for their guests. When we sat down, we waited a while before we realized that we could order online using the bar code that was on a little laminated paper on our table. Figuring out the menu was complicated because while the online menu stated that their lunch menu was soon to be available, it turned out that we could order from their lunch menu! As we were navigating their bizarre online ordering we were getting very hungry. Finally a waiter came and when we expressed some frustration with their hi-tech ordering, he asked if we’d like an actual menu! We were thrilled and we told him we will be ready to order in less than a minute. We looked at their menu but it was only for dinner! And after waiting for another 10 minutes, we left.
I’m sure that in a few weeks, they will figure out all these kinks! There were other folks eating outside as well as inside their spacious dining area. If we weren’t so hungry, I’m sure their food would have been delicious. I’m sure we will be returning soon!

At soft opening for the restaurant over the weekend and had an amazing meal for this new place. Owners have 2 other locations in New Jersey, and they know what they are doing. Some great sushi offerings, and even a "Lange's Roll" as a tribute toe the space. As good as the sushi was, there were a good list of entrees, a nice cocktail menu, and the most amazing array of appetizers. We had a good assortment of appetizers and sushi, and can highly recommend AKAI