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AKA San Diego, San Diego, CA

AKA San Diego

4.2 (116)
$31 to $50
Asian
611 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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10:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located in the bustling heart of Gaslamp, San Diego, AKA is more than just a restaurant. It’s a destination where exceptional food, craft cocktails, and an energetic nightlife converge.

With a menu curated by renowned Chef Takuya Kudo, AKA offers a captivating fusion of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai culinary traditions, all crafted with fresh ingredients and innovative techniques.

The venue features a vibrant atmosphere complemented by artisanal craft cocktails from mixologist Gerardo Bedolla and striking design by Cassandra Builer. AKA welcomes guests to indulge in its exquisite dishes while enjoying electrifying entertainment.

Committed to transforming the dining and nightlife scene in San Diego, AKA offers a unique and unforgettable experience for everyone looking to savor gourmet cuisine, sip on craft cocktails, and dance the night away.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Thai, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 780-0430
  • Website
    http://www.akagaslamp.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    611 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 116 people are saying

AKA San Diego reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AKA San Diego offers a vibrant dining experience with a "beautiful venue" and "great atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "amazing food," especially the Asian fusion selections and sushi rolls. The ambiance is lively, featuring a DJ and "chic decorations." However, some reviews mention inconsistent service and food quality.
116 Reviews

  1. Jennifer

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The filet mignon steak was very chewy and no flavor the mashed potatoes horrible no need to change them butter and pepper is all you need the steak needed to be seasoned and it wasn’t well at all my friend also got raw chicken. Please do better on the steak and mashed potato’s , no wasabi please sorry .

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  2. Manuel

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Very nice restaurant, but it’s very overpriced. Go there if you want to impress somebody or special occasion.

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  3. Shalini

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food at AKA was tasty, but overpriced. The music was so loud we couldn’t hear ourselves talk. We only saw our server when we ordered our meals, but afterwards could not find them for over an hour. Not sure if I would go back.

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  4. Kim VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place - I wanted Thai or sushi and got both! Meanwhile hubby wanted a steak, and we both won!!

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  5. Ronald VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, I cant even think of anything else; you guys rock!

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  6. Dr.Tiara

    Baltimore1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s a beautiful experience if you love Vegas nightclubs while you eat your lack luster sushi and comparable pricey drink. The music was ultra loud, the tables were dirty, and our poor waitress was managing five tables for dinner/ carrying cakes for VIP with open flames and managing a bar area on the other side. She was so anxious she kept dropping food on our lap. The Mango Tango was wrapped poorly and had no flavor of mango. We watched drunk guys hit on the dinner tables next to us until security finally caught on so that was entertaining.

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  7. Deshaun

    Sacramento9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice restaurant, good location. The service was attentive, the food was really good. We had the full snapper including the head..lol,(can't rememberthe name). We will definitely come back and maybe hit the club after

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  8. Kassidy

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    They make it more than what it really is. The food here has absolutely no flavor at all. We thought it was just the first thing we ordered but everything we got literally had to flavor at all. The place is nice but not what they make it look like online. And service is okay but pretty slow. Disappointed

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  9. Nancy

    San Diego1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time coming here and I made a reservation for my husband’s birthday celebration. The ambiance was nice but our waiter took forever every time we ordered something. I was really surprised there was actually complimentary dessert for my husband’s birthday. Our bill was over $300!

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  10. Vander

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is very nice, food is outstanding and the service is excellent, our waiter Martine did an awesome job! Thank you so much!

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AKA San Diego is rated 4.2 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

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611 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Thai, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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