Akira Ramen & Izakaya Columbia Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Akira Ramen & Izakaya Columbia, where authentic Japanese cuisine comes to life! Nestled in Columbia, MD, this inviting establishment offers a vibrant atmosphere and a diverse menu that delights the senses.
The highlight of the menu is undoubtedly the ramen. Each bowl features handmade noodles paired with rich, flavorful broths—options like the Tonkotsu Miso Ramen with its tender chashu and the karaage ramen with crisp chicken are particularly noteworthy. Customers rave about the generous portions and the aromatic experience they provide.
Sushi lovers will also find satisfaction with offerings like the Rainbow Roll and the Salmon Lover Roll, showcasing freshness and exquisite presentation. Whether you come for a satisfying lunch or a leisurely dinner, Akira’s exceptional dishes promise to transport you straight to Japan!
Donburi
Chashu Don
Marinated diced chashu with scallion and nori over rice, serve with miso soup and pickled radish
Tonkatsu Don
Deep fried pork cutlet with onion, scallion and egg over rice, serve with miso soup and pickled radish
Chicken Katsu Curry
Deep fried chicken cutlet with onion, curry sauce over rice, serve with miso soup and pickled radish
Oyako Don
Deep fried chicken cutlet with onion, egg over rice, serve with miso soup and pickled radish
Katsu Curry
Deep fried pork cutlet with onion, curry sauce over rice, serve with miso soup and pickled radish
Gyu Don
Sliced beef cooks with onion, sweet soy sauce, red ginger and scallion, serve with miso soup and pickled radish
Vegetable Ramen
Curly noodle with tofu, beansprout, bok choy, mushroom, scallion, bamboo shoots, corn, wood ear, nori, with veggie broth.
Akira Volcano Ramen-Spicy
Tonkotsu salt flavor with chashu, stir-fried beansprout with pork, egg, scallion, corn, bamboo shoots, wood ear, nori and black garlic oil with pork broth.
Akira Ramen
Tonkotsu salt flavor with chashu, stir-fried beansprout with pork, egg, &scallion, corn, bamboo shoots, wood ear, nori and black garlic oil with pork broth .
Tonkotsu Miso Ramen
Skinny noodle with chashu, egg, fish cake, scallion, corn, bamboo shoots, wood ear and nori with pork broth.
Karaage Ramen
Curly noodle with deep fried chicken, egg, fish cake, scallion, nori, bamboo shoots and wood ear with chicken broth.
Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen
Skinny noodle with chashu, egg, fish cake, scallion, corn, bamboo shoots, wood ear and nori with pork broth.
Tantanmen
Skinny noodle in spicy sesame paste with ground pork, egg, bok-choy, scallion and cilantro with chicken broth.
Shrimp Tempura Ramen
Curly noodle with shrimp tempura (2 pcs), egg, fish cake, corn, scallion, nori, bamboo shoots and wood ear with pork broth.
Ramen
Hot Udon Yaki Soba
Yaki Udon
Stir-fried udon with chicken, fish cake, bonito, scallion and nori
Kitsune Udon
Hot udon soup with fried tofu, fish cake, scallion, nori, served with 2pcs of vegetable tempura
Tempura Udon
Hot udon soup with fish cake, scallion, nori, served with shrimp and vegetable tempura
Sukiyaki Udon
Hot udon soup with marinated sliced beef and poached egg
Mentaiko Udon
Creamy udon with fish roe, scallion. nori and sesame seeds
Yaki Soba
Stir-fried soba with chicken, corn. onion, red ginger and nori flakes
Spicy Tsuke Niku
Sliced pork with spicy sesame sauce and poached egg (cold soba or udon).
Sukiyaki Gyu
Sliced beef with sukiyaki sauce and poached egg (cold soba or udon).
Chicken Katsu
Deep-fried chicken cutlet (cold soba or udon).
Salmon Ikura
Salmon and salmon roe with grated radish and poached egg (cold soba or udon).
Tonkatsu
Deep-fried pork cutlet (cold soba or udon).
Mori
Plain cold soba.
Ten Zaru
Shrimp, seasonal vegetables tempura vegetables (cold soba or udon).
Cold Soba & Udon
Sushi
Shrimp Avocado Roll
Happy Roll
Shrimp Tempura and mango topped with avocado and spicy crab stick
Volcano Roll
White fish, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado and cream cheese, deep fried topped with tobiko, scallion eel and spicy mayo
Alaska Roll
Fancy Roll
Eel cucumber topped with avocado and sesame eel sauce
Spicy Tuna Roll
Ocean Roll
Spicy shrimp, avocado and cucumber topped with seared scallops, mayo and black tobiko
Tuna Avocado Roll
Spicy Yellowtail Roll
Spicy Shrimp Roll
Akira Roll
Lobster tempura, cucumber, avocado, tobiko wrapped with isoyuki konbu
Philadelphia Roll
Eel Cucumber Roll
Salmon Avocado Roll
Spicy Salmon Roll
Shrimp Tempura Roll
King Dragon Roll
Shrimp tempura and avocado topped with eel, red tobiko and eel sauce
Throbbing Soul Roll
Shrimp tempura, crab stick and cucumber topped with yellowtail, jalapeno and sriracha
Eel Avocado Roll
Magic Roll
Spicy tuna topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado and tobiko
Spicy Crab Stick Roll
California Roll
Twin Rivers Roll
Crunchy spicy crab and avocado topped with spicy tuna, seared toro, spicy yuzu and radish sprouts
Rainbow Roll
Crab stick, avocado and cucumber topped with assorted fishes and tobiko
Tuna Roll
007 Roll
Shrimp tempura and avocado topped with spicy tuna
Yellowtail Roll
Sweet Potato Roll
Sashimi Kaiseki (14pc)
Two for each of the fish: Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Scallops, Octopus, Ebi, Saba and a bowl of sushi rice
Salmon Roll
Vegetable Roll
Salmon Lover Roll
Spicy salmon and mango topped with seared salmon and spicy mayo
Soft Drink
Beverages
Appetizers
Edamame
Chashu Bun
Vegetable Spring Roll
Takoyaki
Octopus balls.
Seaweed Salad
Sashimi
Two salmon, two tuna and two yellowtail one masago
Poke Salad
Raw fish salad with Hawaiian style
Okonomiyaki
Japanese pancake made with flour, shrimp, bacon, crab sticks, rice cake, eggs, cabbage topped with bonito flake.
Karaage
Deep fried chicken.
Mentaiko Fries
Geso Kara
Fried squid legs.
Tofu Avocado Salad
Gyoza
Yellowtail Carpaccio
Yuzu Cheese Cake
with matcha jelly