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Raleigh–Durham, NC

Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant

Japanese, Sushi

206 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510, USA

206 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510, USA

Hours
  • MonClosed
  • Tue11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
  • Wed11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
  • Thu11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
  • Fri · Today11:30 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
  • Sat4:30 PM – 9 PM
  • SunClosed
From the local food press
Editor’s picks from published local guides
  • Sushi

    INDY Week's Orange and Chatham coverage names Akai Hana in Carrboro's Japanese dining field. The West Main Street restaurant serves sushi within a broad menu of familiar Japanese dishes, making it approachable for groups with different preferences. Combine a simple nigiri order with one cooked plate to see both sides of the kitchen.

    Picks from The News & Observer, INDY Week, and Raleigh Magazine

  • Japanese

    Akai Hana has served Carrboro for decades with a broad Japanese menu and a devoted neighborhood following. Sushi and sashimi anchor the selection, joined by noodles, tempura, teriyaki, and comforting cooked dishes. The dining room feels approachable and established, equally useful for sharing several rolls or settling in with a complete dinner and warm sake.

    Picks from INDY Week

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