Local sushi restaurant reopens after one-month closure

By Sara Beth Williams–
A local Japanese restaurant on Greenback Lane is now back open, after an ownership change.

Following a successful opening in June, Akira Japanese Restaurant had been closed for the last month, according to employees. On Monday, signs posted at the entrance stated that the restaurant was temporarily closed for remodeling.

The sushi restaurant officially reopened on Wednesday according to its current manager. Manager Nhi Nguyen confirmed the restaurant underwent remodeling and said that the restaurant was now under new ownership.

The new restaurant owner was not available to provide comment, and employees said the former owner was out of town visiting family.

The establishment was recently listed for sale for $180,000. In the listing, the former owner cited health issues as the reason for selling the business.

According to the listing, the 2,000-square-foot space was newly remodeled with brand new furniture, fixtures, and $60,000 of equipment which was said to be included in the $180,000 asking price. The space is located near the corner of Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard close to Adalbertos Mexican restaurant and has several shared parking spaces.

Akira Japanese first opened its doors in June and received high praise from reviewers on Yelp. The restaurant emphasizes the use of fresh ingredients. Its menu features a variety of authentic Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi, ramen noodles, and teriyaki.

Nguyen confirmed the operating hours are now 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with extended hours on Saturday and Sunday from 4 to 9:30 p.m.

Akira Japanese Restaurant is located at 6191 Greenback Ln., near the corner of Auburn Boulevard.