AKIRA BACK – Japanese
Chef Akira Back, Seoul-born and Aspen-raised, went from professional snowboarding to a group that now spans two dozen locations. His Delray Beach room, inside The Ray Hotel on Northeast Second Avenue, opens nightly at five and runs on shared small plates. The AB Tuna Pizza with umami aioli and white truffle oil is the signature; around it sit yellowtail serrano, tuna and wagyu bulgogi tacos, the Truffle Bomb, miso black cod and a forty-eight-hour wagyu short rib. Signature rolls include Pop Rockin' and the Cow-Wow. Guests consistently describe theatre arriving on the plate. Japanese technique, Korean memory, real global swagger.
233 NE 2 AVE, DELRAY BEACH, FL, 33444 561 739 1708 https://akirabackdelray.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at AKIRA BACK
Dairy-Free at AKIRA BACK
AKIRA BACK in Delray Beach has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Miso, Tuna Tacos and Filet Tobanyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at AKIRA BACK
AKIRA BACK in Delray Beach has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Filet Tobanyaki and Rock Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at AKIRA BACK
AKIRA BACK in Delray Beach has 48 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Miso, Tuna Tacos and Filet Tobanyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at AKIRA BACK
AKIRA BACK in Delray Beach has 8 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Tacos, Grilled Octopus and Wagyu Tacos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at AKIRA BACK
AKIRA BACK in Delray Beach has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rock Shrimp, Seaweed Salad and Yellowtail (Hamachi). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at AKIRA BACK
AKIRA BACK in Delray Beach has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rock Shrimp, Seaweed Salad and Yellowtail (Hamachi). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at AKIRA BACK
AKIRA BACK in Delray Beach has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Rock Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at AKIRA BACK
AKIRA BACK in Delray Beach has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Miso, Filet Tobanyaki and Edamame - Maldon Sea Salt. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at AKIRA BACK
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Protein Roll | 64.1 g | 91.8 g |
| Hot Mess | 95.7 g | 51.3 g |
| Truffle Bomb | 36.1 g | 48.8 g |
| Octopus Carpaccio | 27.3 g | 47 g |
| Salmon Carpaccio | 101.5 g | 36.9 g |
| Tuna Tacos | 38.5 g | 32.3 g |
| Tuna (Maguro) | 0 g | 28 g |
| Salmon Tiradito | 10.3 g | 25.4 g |
| Salmon (Sake) | 0 g | 24 g |
| Grilled Octopus | 0.1 g | 21 g |
| Impossible Tacos | 37.6 g | 21 g |
| Spicy Miso Soup | 55 g | 16.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Cold
- AB Tuna Pizza - $33: Umami Aioli, Micro Shiso, White Truffle Oil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Jeju Domi - $25: Marinated Masago, Red Sorrel, Chojang Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hokkaido Hotate Kiwi - $31: Tomato Salsa, Truffle, Yuzu Shiro Shoyu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline
- Mikan Tai - $29: Sudachi-Zu, Yuzu Gel, Carrot Greens, Orange & Thai Basil Oils Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Toro Tartare - $51: Oscietra Caviar, Wasabi Soy, Wonton Chips
- Yellowtail Tartare - $41: Oscietra Caviar, Wasabi Soy, Wonton Chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- AB Tuna Tataki - $33: Mustard Su-Miso, Pickled Wasabi Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- AB Salmon Tataki - $30: Mustard Su-Miso, Pickled Wasabi Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Yellowtail Serrano - $30: Serrano Salsa, Cilantro, Citrus Soy Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Salmon Tiradito - $29: Grilled Peach, Yuja Lemon, Cilantro Oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Octopus Carpaccio - $29: Hot Oil, Yuzu Soy, Hoisin Garlic, Ginger, Szechuan Salt Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Salmon Carpaccio - $28: Hot Oil, Yuzu Soy, Hoisin Garlic, Ginger, Szechuan Salt Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Flounder Carpaccio - $29: Hot Oil, Yuzu Soy, Hoisin Garlic, Ginger, Szechuan Salt
Hot
- Truffle Bomb - $39: Sea Urchin, Sweet Shrimp, Gejang, Smoked Potato Truffle Foam, Caviar Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline
- Lobster Tempura - $45: Korean Pear, Jalapeño, Beetroot, Amazu Ponzu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Edamame - Maldon Sea Salt - $9: Maldon Sea Salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Edamame - Kimchi Butter - $12: Kimchi Butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Eggplant Miso - $18: Den-Miso, Pickled Lotus Root Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol
- Rock Shrimp - $27: Kochujang Mayo, Chives Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Octopus - $29: Potato, Salsa Verde, Chipotle Miso Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Filet Tobanyaki - $61: Creekstone Farms Prime Filet, Mixed Mushrooms, Umami Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Tofu - $23: Spiced Korean Glaze, Green Onion, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
AB Tacos
- Tuna Tacos - $24: Chili-Sesame Soy, Aonori Aioli, Serrano, Micro Cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Wagyu Tacos - $29: Wagyu Bulgogi, Roasted Tomato Ponzu
- Impossible Tacos - $23: Impossible Bulgogi, Roasted Tomato Ponzu Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Soup & Salad
- Miso Soup - $9: Seaweed, Tofu, Negi Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Spicy Miso Soup - $13: Prawn, Seaweed, Negi Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Horenzo Spinach Salad - $18: Oshitashi Spinach, AB Goma Dressing, Rayu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Seaweed Salad - $16: Tosaka, Hiyashi Wakame, Tosazu Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Truffle Salad - $19: Grilled Baby Gem Lettuce, Parmesan, Herbed Caesar Dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- AB House Salad - $14: Mixed Greens, Balsamic Ginger Dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Tataki Salad - $27: Mixed Greens, Balsamic Ginger, Tuna & Salmon Tataki Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- AB Cucumber Salad - $16: Amazu, Seasonal Flowers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Signature Rolls
- Cow-Wow Roll - $35: Braised Short Rib, Asian Slaw
- Perfect Storm - $31: Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Tuna, Salmon Belly Aburi, Chipotle Mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Hot Mess - $31: Crab Tempura, Sashimi Poke, Spicy Ponzu Aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Protein Roll - $33: Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Krab, Shiso, Asparagus, Soy Paper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Baked Crab Roll (Cut) - $33: Alaskan King Crab, Dynamite, Crispy Shallots Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Rock Shrimp Roll (Cut) - $21: Rock Shrimp Tempura, Dynamite, Negi Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Spicy Kraken - $29: Spicy Tako Sansai, Krab, Cucumber Katsuramuki Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Pop Rockin' - $21: Spicy Crab, Cucumber, Asparagus, Watermelon Pop Rocks Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Brother From Another Mother - $35: Unagi Kabayaki, Anago Tempura, Shaved Foie Gras Tourchon, Ponzu Aioli
Nigiri / Sashimi
- Tuna (Maguro) - $19 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Salmon (Sake) - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Red Sea Bream (Tai) - $17 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Yellowtail (Hamachi) - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Water Eel (Unagi) - $15 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Robata
- Lamb Chops (2 pc) - $45: Smoked Jalapeño Miso-Anticucho
- Giant Prawns (2 pcs) - $35: Giant Tiger Prawn, Roasted Corn, Chojang Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Scallops on the Half Shell (2 pc) - $35: Kimchi, Bacon, Kochujang Butter
- Grilled Avocado - $21: Garlic Butter, Tosazu, Togorashi Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Mains
- Aburasokomutsu - $39: Grilled Walu, Braised Shiitake & Pearl Onions, Garlic Scapes, Buttered Tosazu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- 48 Hour Wagyu Short Rib - $53: Root Veggies, Quail Egg, Braising Jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner
- Jidori Chicken - $41: Potato Puree, Teriyaki Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Halibut - $44: Shiitake Mushrooms, Soy Beurre Blanc Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Black Cod - $45: AB Yuja Sake Foam, Shishito Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Japanese Mushroom - $15: Maitake, Shimeji, Eringi, Yuzu Soy Butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $15: Kimchi Glazed Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Purée - $15 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Short Rib Fried Rice - $35: Braised Wagyu, Sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi & Bacon Fried Rice - $25: Kimchi, Applewood Smoked Bacon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about AKIRA BACK
- Is AKIRA BACK dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. AKIRA BACK has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Miso, Tuna Tacos and Filet Tobanyaki.
- What can I eat at AKIRA BACK on a dairy-free diet?
- Eggplant Miso, Tuna Tacos and Filet Tobanyaki carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does AKIRA BACK have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Eggplant Miso and Filet Tobanyaki.
- Is AKIRA BACK gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at AKIRA BACK?
- Protein Roll, at roughly 91.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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