The Bottom Line
Pros
- Casual, relaxed atmsophere
- A fun way to experience Japanese cuisine
- Best #2 in "Best of Akron" restaurant poll by Akron Life and Leisure Magazine
Cons
- Communal tables are fun, but not intimate.
Description
- Otani Japanese Restaurant
1684 Merriman Rd.
Akron, OH 44313 - (330) 836-1500
- Dinner Price Range: $9 - $20
- Payment Methods: American Express, Master Card, Visa
- Hours:Monday Saturday 11:30 am 2pm and 5pm - 9pm
Guide Review - Otani Japanese Restaurant - Akron
The chefs are great at personalizing the experience for the crowd. They cracks jokes; throw food high into the air; make art out of the fried rice in shapes, such as a heart; and create onion volcanoes with fire flaming high up into the air.
Discount Coupon for Otani:
The 2007 Entertainment Book for the Akron Area has a discount coupon for both lunch and dinner. For more information, or to order yours, click here. To order, use zip code 44115 for Cleveland and 44307 for Akron.
Getting there
From Cleveland:Take I-77 S; take Ghent Rd. S exit; merge onto Ghent Rd.; turn Left onto Smith Rd.; turn Right onto Riverview Rd., which becomes Merriman Rd.
From Akron: Take Sand Run Rd.; turn Right on Smith Rd.; turn Right onto Riverview Rd., which becomes Merriman Rd.


