AKA Japanese Restaurant — Restaurant in Montgomery

I was excited to try Aka and really appreciate what they’re offering in terms of variety, but I think there’s room for improvement — especially when it comes to meat quality and flavor. The dishes just didn’t hit the mark for me, and I found myself relying on the yum yum sauce to mask the flavor, rather than enhance the meal.

I love that they include potatoes — it’s a unique touch — but unfortunately, they were underdone. The fried rice also had something a bit off in terms of taste or texture. With a few tweaks, I think these could really shine.

One suggestion: adding a filet option would be amazing. I really believe this area has a market of people who are willing to pay a little more for higher-quality cuts and a more elevated dining experience.

I’m rooting for Aka — the potential is there, and with a little more focus on ingredient quality and seasoning, it could become...

The atmosphere was nice and the service was friendly, which we really appreciated.

We tried the Chicken Karaage, Tonkotsu Ramen, and Gyudon. The Chicken Karaage tasted more like Korean-style soy garlic chicken than traditional Japanese karaage—not exactly what I expected, but still decent.

The Gyudon was served with miso soup and a small salad that included orange slices, pickled radish, and cherry tomatoes. The dressing was a bit watery, and the portion of beef felt quite small. I think it would be better to skip the fruit and offer more protein instead.

The Tonkotsu Ramen came with the same salad and orange slices. It was okay, but not very flavorful—there’s room for improvement.

Overall, it was an okay experience. The service was great, and we’re always happy to support local businesses. With a bit more focus on portion size and flavor, this place has potential to get...

Super pleasantly surprised by this restaurant! Very friendly staff, amazing interior and music choices, and a very filling lunch menu. I ordered the BB lunch special for $19.99, and I couldn't be more full from the soup, salad, and extremely loaded volcano roll! I couldn't finish the other (also delicious) roll!

Very quickly seated and served, attentive and friendly staff, and super fresh and hot food. My side soup and salad were at my table before I had time to remember that it was coming with my meal!

The ginger salad's ginger dressing was a little watery (personal preference for a little thicker, but to each their own). The miso soup had a lot of seaweed, which was perfect for me! Again, super hot and fresh.

I will be back! Seriously, try...