Great vibes, a bit loud but overall super convenient. I can't say I would come back considering we had a 40 minute wait and the sushi itself was mediocre and a bit expensive. But I enjoyed it for the night! Favorite roll was the lime scallop. Also service was great! Shout out to Melissa- a hostess who was super sweet read more

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Always a good spot for sushi in Dublin! It's a great place for date night or grabbing a bite with friends. Lots of seating but does get pretty packed on the weekends or on holidays! We use the waitlist option on Yelp since they don't do reservations. They have a full bar and often change up their seasonal drinks which is always delish! Pretty big menu for a sushi spot which is great for people who have restrictions ! They are also very accommodating, you just have to ask! read more

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We decided to visit Amakara for our late Father's Day since we didn't have time to go anywhere yesterday. I am quite surprised that the place isn't that big for a modern environment. I went around and thought that there's going to be more room but it's not what I expected. Also am surprised that it's that many people on Monday but I guess they're celebrating late Father's Day too? Anyways, the food is really delicious and quality is tremendous. Very upscale honestly especially with how big the portion sizes are. I individually got Chicken Katsudon and it's not really hard. Very chewy and I couldn't finish it since I ate a lot of sushi before it arrived. My sister didn't even finish her individual plate too and so we ended up taking them to go. What shocked me is that they serve us a huge portion of desserts especially the green tea ice cream. I thought that it's only going to be one scoop but they gave us 3! I think the one scoop is for someone's birthday? I don't know. And the vanilla ice cream with grilled pineapple is so yummy and it had a lot of cinnamon flavor I believe. It's one of the best vanilla ice creams I'd ever had. I probably never tasted vanilla ice cream that good before! I also appreciate the staff for helping with us with our orders! They were so helpful and kind to us. If I ever bring my friends over, it'd be this place. I highly recommend for others to try this place because the food here is really amazing! read more

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I came here for my friend's 30th and had a great experience! The restaurant offered a lively atmosphere, super friendly staff, beautiful dish presentation, and very fresh and unique flavors. Our party of six were seated in a spacious booth towards the middle of the restaurant and were warmly greeted by our server. The restaurant had good vibes! After the birthday girlie opened a few presents, one of the managers came to our table to ask if we wanted some group photos b/c she noticed we were celebrating! She was soooo sweet, observant, and attentive! c: After looking at the extensive menu, I knew I wanted to try some of their sushi rolls so I shared a few with a friend. We ordered the Caterpillar Roll, Klondike Express, and the Chili Spider Salmon Roll. These are my ratings / thoughts on our order: - Caterpillar Roll (4/5): This roll is under Amakara's Common Rolls. Filled with unagi, cucumber, avocado and glazed with teriyaki sauce, this roll is a classic and was delicious! The avocado was creamy, the teriyaki was sweet/ umami, and the unagi was delicate and tender. I also appreciate that the pieces were perfectly bite- sized. I'm glad I tried this roll but would prefer to try a new one next time. -Klondike Express Roll (5/5): This roll was tasty and oh so colorful! Rolled with cucumber, crispy, tempura shrimp, fresh crab, and avocado w/ scallop mayo, this roll was an explosion of flavors. I love that it was garnished with bits of crunchy tempura and 3 flavors of tobiko for texture. The tobiko really added "wow factor" to the roll and each color had a subtle citrus flavor! My friend and I were trying to decipher the 3 flavors of tobiko and concluded yellow = lemon, green = lime, and orange = orange. This roll was fun and would definitely order again! -Chili Spider Salmon Roll (5/5): The Chili Spider was BEAUTIFUL and hands down my favorite roll of the night!! This roll is under Amakara's Spicy Rolls and was interestingly topped with vibrant tomatoes, thinly sliced onion, and tender salmon. Filled with avocado and tempura soft-shell crab and drizzled with chili oil and ponzu, this roll was uniquely fresh and delicious! I've never had onions and tomatoes on a roll but it worked and I would definitely come back and have again! I had a great time here with friends and really enjoyed the food! I will definitely come back to try some unique and flavorful dishes! read more

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Sushi tasted like mold and tap water, both me and my friend only ate two pieces because of how bad it was, and ended up so sick the next day because of it. Nice staff, bad sushi. read more

First off, the wait staff is over the top, the sake, to die for. The sushi, unbelievable. This coming from a strict critic of all things experience and service. Living in San Ramon we've tried nearly everything within an hour mediate region, this place will be our absolute go to from here on. Round of applause for the quality and service, top shelf experience. read more

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We came here to celebrate Mother's Day. They extended the waitlist, you can join ahead from home since it could be 60-90 minutes wait. It used to be you can only join where you come near the restaurant. It must be only for busy days like Mother's Day? There was a sheet offering specials for Mother's Day, cocktails, mocktails, a kurobuta pork belly and 2 desserts. We ordered our usual fare. Great service by Ariel, she handled everything as a pro, even with the crazy business. Food came out with no delay. The only change that we noticed id the teriyaki beef. The rib eye was usually so tender and juicy, everybody that we invited here were amazed how tender and great they were. Yes, we came here quite often, and brought every and all out of town guests here. But today they were tough, on the dry side, even though cooked Rare and MediumRare. All 3 steaks. So disappointed. We finished with the Biscoff cookie sundae, which they had for Valentine, a tempura fried ice cream dessert with crumbles of Biscoff cookies and caramel drizzles. So good. The room was busy with laughter and guests enjoying the food and company on this holiday. read more

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Everyone raves about this place. I must have missed the hurrah because it didn't make the cut for me. It was very clean when we walked in, but something didn't smell right when we were served. The sushi smelled like it had been sprayed with alcohol or some sort of cleaning solution. We couldn't eat it. I mentioned what we smelled to our server and she just looked at us like we were crazy. We paid and walked out and left the food we ordered. read more

Busy lunchtime hangout in Dublin when we were there. We sat at the sushi bar and ordered lunch Ramen and a Poke Bowl. I forgot to take a photo of the Poke Bowl! But I did take a photo of the miso soup that came with it. I'm sure you all appreciate that. Check out Amakara if you're in West Dublin. Food was good yelpers! read more

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Agedashi tofu is pretty good. Have tried several places but this place has it just right. Rainbow roll was one of their popular rolls! Recommend ordering that. Our fave was the mixed sashimi. The pieces were thick! All the fish was very fresh like they had just come out of the ocean. I was impressed. The scallop had thinly sliced like pieces in between and was the chefs kiss on it. Complement the scallops so well. None of the fish had any weird fishy taste to it at all, which was great! The tuna was beautiful. The octopus wasn't rubbery or too chewy either. Salmon was on point. The mixed sashimi is a perfect amount for two people. Our waiter was pretty attentive too and had good recommendations for us. The menu has a wide range of items and everything looked good at the nearby tables. Didn't order a drink but they had some specials and the ube drink looked really good. They also have some popular cocktails listed that all sounded tasty. Music was a decent level and the place had some good vibes. Will definitely come back and try other items on the menu. Not sure where their parking is but looks like most people parked across the street where the basset furniture store is. read more

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I just realized that I haven't Yelped one of my favorite sushi spots in the East Bay despite uploading over 100 photos across the last decade of meals here. I still remember dining at their old location just a few blocks away. They relocated to this current location years ago with a larger footprint and more seating. It can and will get crowded here on weekend evenings. Your best bet is to join the Yelp Waitlist through the Yelp app about 30-45 minutes prior to arrival on busy nights. For starters: The grilled edmame is so good here! Order this version instead of the steamed version for a treat. The robata grill's char flavor is amazing! Although we make tempura at home, it's still nice to order it at a restaurant every once in a while. We usually order their mixed tempura for a good variety. For sushi: It's always fresh and well-made. The standard sake, hamachi, tobiko with quail egg yolk, ama ebi, toro, uni (from Mendocino the last few times), unagi, and amberjack have always been excellent! I tried their chef's choice mixed sashimi plate last time and loved it. For rolls, I've ordered the following which have all been great: Red Dragon Roll - This consists of spicy tuna, tempura shrimp, spicy may, and red onions. Lemon salmon roll - This is basically a California roll base topped w/ salmon and lemon slices Jalapeno Hamachi Roll - Hamachi and avocado inside the roll topped with jalapeno slices They do offer about 8 sushi options for vegetarians, our favorite being their tempura aspagus roll which also comes with a side of salad. There's also inari or a grilled eggplant nigiri. One plus is the option to sub for brown rice for a small upcharge. The ramen here is surprisingly delicous. The broth is on par with dedicated ramen restaurants. They offer a small kids menu with items ranging from chicken / beef teriyaki, katsu, and plain ramen or udon. It's always a hit with the kids. Great lunch combos here! The fried oysters and sesame chicken combo is my go-to. The chicken is lightly fried, perfectly crispy, and topped with a tasty sauce. They definitely make it better than most places. I love dining at Amakara. However, If I had to note one negative...it'd have to be their parking situation. That's the only drawback. While there are a few spaces behind the restaurant, most of the parking is located within the adjacent condo parking structure. My final review of 2025 goes to Amakara! As you can tell, if you've made it this far, I'm a huge fan of their sushi and entrees, plus, the service is always spot on! read more

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This restaurant has delicious food at reasonable prices. Service is good. They have excellent lunch and happy hour specials. Drinks are delicious. Tips... the parking lot is small with no street parking in front. May need to get parking across the street. No reservations- will not seat you until all members of your party are present. Table for two is very small- see if you can get a booth. If at a small table do not order everything at once as it won't all fit. Limited space between tables. If you are seated near a large group it can be very noisy. Unlike most fine dining establishments, when they put a suggested 20% tip, it is a tip based on the tax as well- so a 18% tip is actually more accurate for a 20% tip. read more

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Food: Everything we ordered was generous in portion and worth the price. The sushi rolls were large and filling. The fried oysters were also a great size and came with two dipping sauces, which was a nice touch. The maze ramen was a big portion and even my toddler enjoyed it. The standout for me was the tempura ice cream--perfectly crisp with a thin, light shell. Service: Our server was friendly, efficient, and very accommodating. However, the host experience was frustrating. The Yelp waitlist wasn't working on a busy Friday night, which seemed to cause some disorganization. We were quoted a 25-minute wait for a party of three, but ended up waiting 45 minutes. During that time, multiple parties of three who arrived after us were seated first. When I checked in at 35 minutes, I was told we were "next," but that didn't seem to reflect what was happening. At 45 minutes, after checking again and explaining how long we'd been waiting, we were seated immediately. It was confusing and especially difficult with a hungry toddler. Parking: Parking can be tricky. The restaurant is located under an apartment complex with limited guest spots on the first floor of the garage. If it's full, you'll have to exit and find street parking (which is minimal) or park across Dublin Blvd and walk. Overall: This was close to a perfect experience. The food and server were great, but the disorganized wait and host interaction took away from it. Hopefully they improve their system for busy nights, especially if the Yelp waitlist goes down again. read more

Went with some coworkers for lunch. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. Very attentive without being too much. Made sure water was refilled and plates were cleared. I had a couple rolls and miso soup and we shared a mixed tempura. Everything was very good. The tempura was nice and crispy and hot, shrimp was juicy and not overcooked. The spider roll was also very pretty liked the three types of tabiko on top. The hamachi jalapeno roll was great too. The design is modern and comfortable. Plenty of seating. The parking garage has a bit of a weird layout and somewhat tight parking but there were spots available. read more

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Amakara never disappoints! Service is always great, staff go above and beyond and also make informed and knowledgeable recommendations. Everything I order is always delicious and I always leave, already wanting to come back! read more

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Still a win and consistent food This time: Hawaiian delight: if you are a pizza pineapple lover, you will probably like this too! Beef wrapped asparagus: perfectly balanced savory to acidic flavors Tako salad: this was a miss for me, was wayyyyyyy too salty, I had to take my friend's rice to eat it with Grilled edamame: a must Maitake mushrooms are a delish side! Good crunch! Lemon salmon roll: fresh and citrus taste Tried a few drinks off their summer menu, Calipso something , good but was a little sweet for me. Friend got the espresso martini made with vodka and has a great ratio of foam. read more

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Went here for my Bday dinner last night and they did not disappoint! The restaurant looked great and had a ton of people, and I can easily see why! The food was delicious with plenty of vegetarian options. They also had a large cocktail menu, including a seasonal churro espresso martini that I loved! We got the cucumber salad and the miso glazed eggplant to start. Both were delicious, the eggplant was something I had never tried before and we loved it! We got the spicy miso soup as well, which was delicious. For the rolls we had the Golden Shrimp and the Avocado Cucumber Roll. Both were great! For Dessert we had the tempura ice cream, which we loved and we cant wait to go back and try other items on the menu! The place can be expensive depending on what you order, but most of the stuff is reasonably priced and not as expensive as you would think! The service was good. Our waiter was super nice, bringing us more than enough extra ginger and offering to remake the spicy miso soup if it was too spicy. (it wasn't) There were a few times we were waiting for dishes to be cleared, or our water to be refilled, but otherwise we had a wonderful experience. There was a bit of a wait, and not a lot of parking. We were able to park across the street, and you can join the waitlist early if you plan ahead! I would recommend this spot if you are looking for an upscale sushi experience with plenty of cocktail options! read more

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Almost everything was fantastic! Amakara has a great vibe: high energy and lively. Service was excellent. We were very impressed by the garlic edamame and sushi rolls. The cocktails were excellent. Decor is attractive and non-traditional--in a good way--for a sushi restaurant. They do not take reservations, so there are far too many people lingering just inside the door and outside. We were on the Yelp waitlist. Estimate was 20-30 minutes and we were seated in 40 minutes. A few unusual elements could be easily fixed. On top of the sushi bar are Kirkland Stretch-Tite wrap boxes. Hm. These really take away from the completeness of watching the sushi chefs. Two, the servers wear exam gloves. I've never seen this anywhere. Some in our party like that they wore gloves. (Reminder to all that patrons are only safeguarded if one changes gloves with each table. In this model, only the server is safeguarded.) Regardless, all at our table recommend changing from bright blue gloves to black ones: more professional and more subtle. In sum, a fantastic place! read more

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One of my favorite Japanese Restaurant... the Sashimi Salad is one of my favorite. Dragon roll scrumptious... Service very fast and efficient. If you dine in ... the ambiance surely relaxing. read more

I've been here a couple times for the last 8-ish years. This was a the go to boujee place for high schoolers, but it's definitely devolved more into an American-style sports bar. There are still some classy areas, but if you come in during lunch it definitely feels far more casual. The food is good! Rolls are big, fish is really fresh, and entrees can easily serve two people. It's better than most sushi places in the Bay, but doesn't have anything that particularly stands out. They do have an extensive cocktail and spirits menu though. read more

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Amakara's quality has definitely gone down and prices have gone up. It cost me $55 for two salmon avocado rolls and a specialty roll. You can definitely find places with a plain salmon avocado roll for less than $10 and higher quality fish.. The fish didn't taste very fresh and neither did the avocado or cucumber. Their ramen is also still so salty. I remember this place being much better in the original days of its old location but ever since they moved its definitely on the decline. read more

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Good service. Good food. Good drinks. Nice layout. It get's crowded at lunchtime but you can order food at the bar as well.

LOVE THE FOOD /AMBIANCE/CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Thank you Julie for being such a Beautiful person inside and out!!!! Our friends Troy & Jen introduced us to this place and it's Amazing!!!! Hope I can remember everything we ordered!!! Oysters on half shell Hamachi Carpaccio Octopus Balls Assorted Sashimi Beef tomato curry with Chicken Katsu- FIVE+ stars on ALL FOODS!!!!!! read more

Last went on Mother's Day. Even though they were very busy they were incredibly efficient and service was great. Their rolls are huge and the best things they have. Ramen is just ok. My mom usually gets the salmon and rice and the salmon portion is very large with two fillets. Inside is upscale enough for a nice date or special occasion. read more

Honestly great staff great food and such amazing vibes I love coming here it's always delicious and the drinks are great too!

This is our favorite sushi and Japanese food in the San Ramon/Dublin area. The food, service, and ambiance are good. The cocktails are meh!

Tried Amakara overall it was a really nice experience. The ambience is beautiful--clean, modern, and a great spot for a sit-down meal. The service was also super friendly and made us feel welcomed right away. We ordered a few sushi rolls and I'll say they were definitely unique, but the flavors just weren't really what we're used to. Nothing was "bad," it just wasn't our personal preference and we didn't end up loving the rolls we picked. I'd still come back though because the vibe and service were great--next time I'll just try something different! read more

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After hearing about Amakara three years ago, I finally decided to give it a try with my fiancé since we were in the area. Service here was great from start to finish! The young man who took us to our table was kind and so was our waitress who came to check on us regularly to refill our waters. The restaurant felt warm and inviting, which made it feel like a nice date spot. We were quite happy with the food! Everything came out quickly. We got the Klondike roll, salmon belly sashimi, seaweed salad, and a chicken teriyaki rice plate. The chicken teriyaki and roll were alright, but the salmon belly was so fresh and not too fishy! The texture was great too. The seaweed salad is also the best I've had, but prices here are on the higher end. We only got 5 pieces of sashimi, which wasn't much compared to other Japanese restaurants we've been to. Overall, a solid sushi spot! read more

Haven't been here in a while, and I'm happy to say the food is still great. My sister and I stopped by for dinner recently, and it wasn't too busy - we were seated right away. Prices have gone up, which is expected in today's economy, but the quality and freshness of the food are still a 10/10 for me. read more

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Having dined here multiple times before and had wonderful meals, I decided to bring a friend for a special occasion. The service was great - our server was very sensitive to our needs. However, the food was not as I remembered. Both the chicken and salmon teriyaki dinners were overcooked . The chicken was tough and dry; the salmon was, as well. Very disappointed! read more

I've only been here once so I'm honestly not sure if they have a dedicated parking lot or if there's an easier place to park, but we parked across the street and walked over. Appetizers were bomb. We didn't realize that we went during happy hour, but that definitely made us want to try more things. The Spicy Sesame Wings (not pictured) were fantastic. A bit spicy for someone like me who doesn't do spice too well, but so tasty that I kept on going anyway. The house salad was also very tasty. The shrimp tempura roll had large pieces and I enjoyed that they had the tempura flakes on top. The chasu ramen really wasn't my thing. It was entirely the broth, too. The noodles had a great texture, but I just personally wasn't a fan of the broth. I can fully see how others would like it and enjoy it; it just wasn't for me. All in all I would definitely come back and try more things on the menu but I would definitely get those wings again. read more

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It's been since my last visit. Many years ago this was my go to place for sushi. So after an early morning grocery shopping run, time for lunch nearby. Arrived in the middle of lunch crowd, we were seated on the sushi bar. Interesting that the sushi chef's on the other end of the counter where no diners sat by them. No free entertainment at lunch time. Lol I'm trying to be more selective on my meal I.e., healthiness choices. So I went with the sushi lunch special. This special includes 5 chef Choice of sushi, unagi and roll. The sushi tasted fresh yet bland whereas the rice on the roll was dry. Service could be more attentive as water glasses were empty for a while before it was notice, and wait person needed to be flagged for help on a couple of occasions. It may be a while before my next visit. read more

I really enjoyed my lunch at Amakara - I got a miso soup and tempura asparagus roll that came with salad. The roll itself was really delicious, and I loved the sauce drizzled on top. The salad - while not the star of the dish - was also awesome! The dressing on it was fantastic. The miso soup was great, as all miso soups are. Service was great as well, our server gave the person celebrating their birthday at the table a vanilla and green tea/matcha ice cream for free. Would definitely recommend for a lunch, their drink menu also looked great! read more

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We went to Amakara for my partners birthday and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The nice thing about this restaurant is that they have a side of the restaurant that is more quiet and away from the bar. We were offered both options and selected the quiet side. The food was delicious, my boyfriend ended up ordering the sashimi, while I ordered the teriyaki beef. It came with a wonderful salad. Our waitress was really sweet and efficient. She even brought out a plates of ice cream with a small candle. Overall, I'd definitely make a trip back to Amakara for a pleasant meal. read more

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Great food and great spirits! We keep coming back since they opened in 201X? The fish is very fresh and the rice is soft. They offer a wide variety of sushi rolls, sashimi and other authentic Japanese dishes. Atmopshere is cozy including plenty of tables for different party sizes. There's also a bar for sports/dishes/happy hour and one facing the kitchen where you can watch them make sushi. - They do not take reservations. You must be there to get a table, and your whole party must be present. - On weekends it can be a bit busy with a wait, but for weekdays there shouldn't be. - You can get parking closest in the parking garage behind, but spots are scarce. If none, go to the commercial parking lot across the intersection. read more

This is an elegant, iconic piece of Dublin. It had always been of highest quality. Initially was on regional street, and was notable for its stand out qualities, moved to Dublin blvd and Golden Gate blvd. Its ambiance is exceptional, with a wonderful team. I am sorry I didn't get pictures, that will come soon, because I will certainly be back. My wife had cold soba noodles, an old time favorite. The firm noodles against the green onions, and broth is very tasty. The Saba Shioyaki was fried to beautiful perfection. Its been an ongoing favorite. I was surprised that my wife didn't get the soft shell crab or spider roll, but we did love the grilled edamame. I ordered an uni over rice and seaweed, the uni from Japan, vs the California coast. The Japanese uni had a delightful ocean flavor. I ordered the Tuna Ceviche Salad. It could definitely serve as a light lunch on its own. It was a good size with a variety of greens and a beautiful dressing, fresh tuna throughout, very fresh flavors. Let me not forget the type of sesame crisps that were a very tasty treat, 3 delicious squares. I also had a Sapporo on tap, and there were a variety of tap and bottled choices. I knew I should have ordered their signature spicy crunchy rainbow, and probably the calamari, but we definitely had enough with what we did get. I think next time, soon, I will focus on the beer, sushi, and rolls...and getting pictures! read more

Some friends invited us for dinner, they come here pretty often. They had great things to say and it did not disappoint. We came in on a Monday around 6 pm, it wasn't full, but it did fill up after we took our seats. They have great assortment of cocktails to choose from. I went with the Nightshade, which was good, but had hints of cough syrup. It was still good though. There were plenty of other cocktails everyone chose from and it seemed that no matter what you ordered it was great. The head of our party went ahead and ordered for the table, I didn't even look at the menu, I just put full faith that delicious food would show up at the table. It did, we had a few apps and a few rolls, all were full when we got up from the table. We didn't have a single left over and we even shared dessert. The staff were friendly and got us whatever we needed with a smile. Just awesome service. I think we were one of the last tables to get up and leave for the night, so their patience while friends caught up on life and not even pressure us to leave is much appreciated. Honestly can't wait to come back! read more

This is hands down my favorite sushi spot in the East Bay. The assorted tempura is always great, and the lime scallop roll is a must-order. Everything tastes fresh and well made--you honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

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Took my grandkids to eat there between their soccer games and the ambiance and food were amazing! We lost sight of our waitress for a while but that was ok she was nice.We'll be back. read more

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After a long day of Christmas shopping for family we all wanted to get some sushi and I said I know a spot! We show up to Amakara only had to wait like 10 mins and was seated. Server was very nice we all got seated and explored the menu even tho me being here a bunch of time I knew the menu lol. We ordered the calamari, spicy miso soup, spicy crunchy rainbow roll, golden shrimp roll, seared albacore roll. All were very good. I do miss the older location in San Ramon area seemed to be more space. Loved the Christmas decorations very good food a very solid spot for sushi in Dublin! read more

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