OUR HOPE
Sharing a table with friends and neighbors while enjoying exceptional food has always
been a great comfort in both the best and hardest times. We hope your table at AKAI
offers the same. Let us be a place to find common ground over elevated sushi and
carefully curated craft cocktails.
We are humbled by the privilege to serve
you. And whether you endeavor to try something new or the comfort of something familiar,
you are always our honored guest.
Welcome to AKAI. Irasshaimase!
wheeler district okc - summer 2024
our story
From the fish markets of Tokyo to the Great Plains of Oklahoma, AKAI has been a labor of love. This famed haiku by poet Kobayashi Issa, translated from Japanese, describes our journey well:
蝸牛
Oh Snail
そろそろ登れ
Climb Mt. Fuji
富士の山
But
slowly, slowly!
To say it has been a long road is an understatement. We are here, and we are thrilled to share our appreciation for Japanese cuisine and spirits with you, our guests. We are honored to be part of your journey.
Cheers. Kanpai!
After 25 years of rigorous training, Chef Okamoto proudly presents a menu inspired by both land and sea.
AKAI is full of journeys, like our long journey from the Toyosu Fish Market to Oklahoma City.
Everything we make, we make with heart. We want to be a place for you to experience and find something new to love.
bluefin
maguro
kaitai
show
Bluefin tuna begin their journey no larger than an eyelash, yet they grow to several
hundred pounds and more than six feet in length. At our Maguro Kaitai Shows, you can
witness Chef Shinichi Okamoto breakdown and prepare one of the most sought after
delicacies in the world!
sake
selection
Enjoy guided sake tastings and pairings from our collection of handpicked premium
sakes. From the umami of a Junmai Ginjo brewed in the ancient Yamahai style paired
with our Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef, to the more delicate Junmai Daiginjo paired with
our Maguro O-Toro Nigiri, Nigiri, we are here to guide you or leave you to follow
your palate.
japanese
whisky
Sip on the finest selection of Japanese Whiskies in our Edo Kiriko etched crystal
glassware, or enjoy one (or a few) of a dozen signature craft cocktails paying
homage to Tokyo’s Ginza Craft Cocktail scene.