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Amakara is 4.5/5 stars. Delicious, quality sushi in the Tri valley area! Get here early on weekends because it's very popular and limited retail parking. Nice ambiance and quick service.
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!
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!
My favorite Japanese restaurant since 2008. My favorite dish there is the beef teriyaki steak (medium), spider roll, shrimp tempura and Lion King roll
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
10 months ago
This is specific to the service. Whether you have a party of 1 or 2, mind you a table seats 2 the will not seat the party of 1 even if you're eager to order apps and a drink while you wait. Alex said it's their seating policy but my review here is to state whether you seat 1 person or 2 people you still have the same table and same number of seats so if I'm willing to sit and order immediately why can I not be seated ? Amakara please feel free to respond because the whole restaurant is empty on a Monday at 5:15 pm and I'm being refused to be seated even though I'm starving and ready to order because I'm a party of 2. And you snarky hostess Alexis doesn't exude custoemr s read more
We came to this restaurant by accident as majority of the restaurants are closed beyond 3pm and we are so happy to find that they are serving Happy Hour from 2-6! First of all, this is a rather fancy Japanese restaurant, so it is good for dating or special occasion like Birthday etc. Price wise it is on the higher end, with Happy Hour, you save a few bucks on each item. We ordered Assorted Sashimi Oysters on the Half Shell Shrimp Ceviche Red Dragon They are all good, will come back for special occasion. read more
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My wife and I catching up with friends on a Saturday for brunch. No reservations available. First come first serve or waiting list. Parking: available on street or if you arrive early there's parking in the garage for retail. Food ordered: Maze ramen Fatty tuna 3 of a Kind Italian Dragon Chili Spider Salmon Cherry Blossom So many different variety of sushi rolls (spicy/non spicy) to choose from and very helpful waitress by recommending us the popular items on the menu! read more
10 months ago
My first time here and our kids wanted to take me somewhere different so I could review it, lol! The restaurant is located on the corner of Dublin Boulevard and Golden Gate and at first we couldn't find the parking lot, but no signs to indicate to park in the covered parking area. So we drove into the outdoor parking lot on Golden Gate and went straight to the indoor parking area and saw parking spaces marked retail so we parked in one of those spaces. They don't take reservations and we thought that it wouldn't be busy on a Monday after Mother's Day, but we were wrong! Everyone else decided to celebrate Mother's Day the day after. We put our name in and we waited for 45 minutes for a table for 6. Luckily, the rest of my family were running late so no problem! We were seated in a corner table and it was perfect as we had our 8 month old grandson so we had no worries about being noisy as the atmosphere here was noisy! We ordered agedashi tofu and fried calamari along with some Juicy Yuzu sake to share. We decided to share all our sushi so we order sake maki, sake toro, hamachi, Mendocino Uni, Chirashi salad, Dragon roll, 3 of a Kind, Salmon teriyaki, Fried Philadelphia Roll, Salmon skin salad! All were very fresh and delish. The fried calamari was A-ok, a bit chewy with a sauce. Great service and atmosphere for a big family gathering and fresh sashimi and sushi! read more
1 year ago
Let me begin with I have been a customer at Amakara since they first opened, and I remember the way that it was when quality control was a thing. We loved coming here for the delicious and creative rolls, the special appetizers that you just couldn't get anywhere else, and the amazing service. We came here regularly...so regularly that the owner knew our names and made our orders before we ordered. It was bliss! So, imagine our surprise when we decided to try our Amakara at their new location in Dublin and we were...sadly underwhelmed. First of all, parking at the restaurant is a nightmare, and it's nowhere near the door. My mother has difficulty walking so getting to the door from our car took forever. It made me think, why in the world did they switch to this location?? Walking into the restaurant, yeah, it's swanky and has a hip vibe. But there are less tables than the previous restaurant. It just didn't seem like an upgrade in my opinion. Then came our server. He started with, "Hi, how are you tonight?" We said fine. Then he proceeded to tell us how difficult his night was and how hard of a time he was having. And, I've been a server before...the job is HARD! But, I've never ever told a table about how hard my night has been on the job. It's unprofessional. Our food came, and there were some delightful dishes - the grilled edamame (omg, so delish and just as I had remembered), fried calamari with an AMAZING ponzu sauce, tuna poke (personal fave of mine) Hawaiian Delight roll, and Special Scallop roll. The scallop roll was my favorite. But the star of the evening was the perfect sashimi appetizer with the BEST yellowtail sashimi I've ever had. It was heaven. My only two critiques are 1) the tuna poke. I've ordered it every time I've been there and I know how it's served. It came without pine nuts and when I asked the server about it, he said they must've forgotten. But it felt like they didn't put it on there to see if people would notice. Ugh. And 2) when we asked our server to do a chefs choice roll, which we always always used to do, he told us he was too busy to ask for that. Sigh. Amakara is just not the same. After everything was said and done, I don't think I'll go back. It was delicious but there are so many up and coming sushi restaurants in the Bay that I think I'd rather try my luck there. Amakara used to be one of my gold standard sushi restaurants and while there are still some good things (mmmm, edamame...), I've learned that service and experience at a restaurant really matters. read more
*Arrive early to to secure your spot on the list. No reservations. My group of 8 got seated by 7 pm after arriving at 6 pm. We started with a bottle of White Crane hakutsuru Ginjo Sake, setting the perfect tone. The oyster shooter was a highlight - raw oyster, quail egg yolk, tobiko, spicy sauce, and ponzu, a burst of flavors. Sushi rolls like Spicy Crunch Rainbow and Red Dragon were masterfully crafted. The Mixed Sashimi platter was a treasure. While the extensive menu boasts various options, my personal favorites were the simpler rolls, like the Three of a Kind. Its composition of Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, cucumber, and kaiware with tobiko highlighted the art of restraint, allowing the natural flavors of the seafood to shine. Seafood here is exceptionally fresh, each bite an oceanic delight. *Tip: Take the BART, a 5-min walk, as parking is tough. Embrace Amakara's culinary journey stress-free. read more
1 year ago
Amakara offers a large selection of Japanese-inspired dishes, and the food quality was a step above! To start, the Salmon Skin Salad was a delectable mixture of crispy salmon skin served over greens, cucumbers, carrots, red onions, sprouts, and bonito flakes, making for a deliciously crunchy, salty combination of ingredients. From their robata section, the grilled squid and hamachi kama were simply prepared but delicious, and the salmon teriyaki entree came with two boneless, pan-fried fillets drizzled with teriyaki sauce and served with rice and salad. The cold soba came with a savory dipping sauce, garnished with green onions, tempura flakes, wasabi, and grated radish, and the mixed tempura included perfectly battered shrimp and mixed vegetables (asparagus, broccoli, carrot, onion, sweet potato, kabocha). Finally, we had a creative selection of maki rolls including Shrimp Mango, California Deluxe (with unagi and tobiko), and Italian Dragon (crab, shrimp, unagi, avocado, and pesto!). Everything we had was flavorful, delicious, and worth the menu prices! read more
1 year ago
Great service and sushi! The ambiance feels elegant despite the reasonably priced sushi! I'm glad we beat the dinner rush! read more
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1 year ago
Incredibly fresh, flavorful, artfully prepared by JAKE!! And bursting with so much flavor!!! Salmon/unagi handroll and spider crunchy rainbow roll!! Ask for it!! Pair it with Cloudy Bay Sav Blanc!!! read more
Came here on a Sunday around 2p and it was quite busy. We had to wait about 30 min. Ordered the following: - vegetable tempura (good portion for sharing) - spicy crunchy rainbow roll. This was our favorite. The spiciness was perfect. Normally when you order a "spicy" roll it's not super spicy.. but this one, the heat was definitely there. - salmon skin handroll. Loved that it was packed. - chirashi. Good selection of fish - fresh wasabi. Always a must read more
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First time since they moved to the new location that I've paid a visit. It is close to the old location but in a newer building. It has a much bigger and modern feel. You can see the open kitchen from the dining area. Ducts and pipes are exposed on the ceiling. We got there relatively early just past 6 pm. It was starting to get full but we were able to secure a table right away. We wanted to see if it's food are as good as we remembered. We started with some appetizers... grilled and steamed edamame and takiyaki. Grilled is definitely the way to go. We ordered 2 sets of the sushi & sashimi combo plus a number of rolls. Spicy crunchy rainbow roll (very good), Italian dragon roll (surprising - has pesto and basil that you would not expect to work), the others I don't remember the names but they were all very good. We had hot sake while others ordered beer. Service is excellent. Our server came to check on us often. She would make comment like this is the most popular non-spicy roll, etc. if you don't know what to order, just ask and they will be happy to provide recommendations. Hope it won't take as long for us to come back again. read more
3 years ago
Never had a bad meal whenever I come to Amakara. Sometimes it can be really busy and they don't take reservations. It's no wonder why people come from all over the Bay Area just to come here because they always have exceptionally deliciously beautiful rolls. They combine flavors that are unique and satisfying. This time I got the combination Nigiri lunch special with California rolls that came with a miso soup. We also got the Chili Spider Salmon that o e never tried before but it was delicious and I would get that again. We couldn't end a perfect lunch without the tempura ice cream for dessert. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Had such a pleasant experience here for a GALentines day lunch with my girlfriends!! The staff are always so nice. And the food was so good! read more
1 year ago
Fantastic, HUGE rolls, with a lot going on flavor-wise, and excellently presented...and all at a reasonable price. We particularly enjoyed the Dragon Roll. It was the first time, though, that I ever left a sushi place with leftovers! Can't wait go go back. read more
2 years ago
Came early for dinner and caught the end of Happy Hour. The quality of fish is always excellent at Amakara and everything was delicious. Valerie was our waitress and the service was great! I recommend coming early to beat the rush and enjoying some items off the happy hour menu. read more
11 months ago
The food was delicious. We ordered four rolls, all really good. The lion king roll was my favorite. Really quick service. I really like the vibe and ambiance, great place for meetup with friends or a nice spot for a couple. read more
My friends and I came here last Friday, and it was busy! We couldn't wait for a table, so we sat at the bar. It's was very loud and lively. Everything we ordered was delicious! Overall, the service at the bar was amazing! Would definitely come back here! read more
Exquisitely hand crafted sushi rolls, drinks and apps. Came here to celebrate my friend's birthday and had a wonderful experience. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, she also brought my friend a tempura ice cream for his birthday. The ambiance was nice and vibrant, really intriguing paintings and choice of furniture. One of my favorite sushi places in the Bay Area! read more
It was very busy on Saturday night around 6pm. Thank goodness for the Yelp reservation system! We had to wait only 10 minutes once we got there. The restaurant's atmosphere was lively and the noise level was pretty high. I had a combination sushi which had 5 different sushi and a roll of your choice. My choice, a Unagi roll was very good. Also sushi was cut thick with small portion of rice. I prefer that to small fish and lots of rice. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with the service. I understand it is very busy. So, wouldn't it be wise to give finished customers the check quickly so that new guests can get seated who were waiting for a long time? It took 10 plus minutes to get our waiter's attention and another 10 minutes to get our check. Also I noticed that our next table had to wait for about 30 minutes to order their meals. read more
2 years ago
The food itself was okay, if anything the service in my opinion was the best part. It's definitely a place I feel like I would go to more so for the drinks than the food. Overall from the thoughts of my family as well it doesn't sound like they would enjoy coming back. We were a little disappointed considering this place had very good reviews. read more
Was the food worth the wait? Came here on a Friday night around 6pm for a party of 2 and there was a 45min wait. Since it was our first time here, we decided to wait. We put our name down with one of the staff and we got put on the yelp waitlist. Note that the waitlist can only be joined in person and can't be join via phone/app. The waiting area was very crowded and there was not enough chairs so majority of the people were standing during the wait. The line moved fairly quickly as we were number 19 when we joined but it was still a 45 min wait. We got seated at the sushi bar and ordered right away because we were starving. We got 2 rolls to share and the portion was perfect. It took some time for the rolls to come but our waiter was very understanding and served us miso soup on the house while we waited. The rolls tasted fresh and the flavors were very delicious; they weren't overly sweet nor too salty. We didn't spend a lot of time dinning here as the place was super busy and loud. To answer the question, the food was delicious and service was good but it's a no for me. There are a lot of Japanese restaurants in the bay that serve the same quality and have similar price but less crowded and no wait. read more
1 year ago
The sushi here is very fresh and delectable. The amount of options they have are seemingly endless. I love the ambiance of this place because it ranges from working professionals to families to single people like me dining alone. I usually sit at the bar. The service is hard to engage initially but once you get their attention they're very friendly and accommodating. read more
![Amakara - Mango salmon roll [I added lemon and jalapeño] - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dublin, California](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/DuvSyWQvJ2G9O7XUG5eeng/348s.jpg "Amakara - Mango salmon roll [I added lemon and jalapeño] - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dublin, California")
3 years ago
Been coming to this place since their old location down the street. Service and food has always been good. The place looks like it has a modern touch to it. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The servers are friendly and attentive. The food here is outstanding. Fresh and delectable. Their drink selection is a nice variety. My go-to alcoholic beverage is the paper crane. My favorite if not hot sake. Lychee martini is also a good one if in the martini mood. My only peeves is the place is always busy and finding parking isn't always the greatest. But still doesn't stop me from returning. read more
I was really excited to try this place as I love sushi! We went at 11:45 and waited 5 minutes to be seated. People were waiting outside before we got there so they needed 5 minutes for the service to catch up. No problem. We ordered the lunch sushi combo which is five pieces of nigiri (chefs choice only) and a roll (I think there are three to pick from...I had the California roll. I wish we could've picked the type of nigiri so that was a bit disappointing. You are, however, able to tell them a fish you *don't* want. The combo comes with miso soup. We also ordered green tea. Let me say the service was slow. Really slow between the miso and the sushi. It had to be well over 20 minutes. As for the sushi, both my lunch mate and I found the sushi rice to be way too sweet! Ugh. It ruined the whole thing and is probably why I'll never come back. Why oh why???? Nigiri was good and looked fresh. California roll was just ok. It had some red colored tobiko which I've never had. I'm wondering if it was artificially colored or if that's how some tobiko is. I've only ever had the orange type. Just thought it'd mention that as it was new for me. Ambiance is nice although they have the type of chairs you can't sit back in and eat. read more
Came here with my 2 friends on a Wednesday afternoon around 3pm. The restaurant had a good buzz to it but a few open tables and we were seated right away. Overall I think the quality is good but I've had better sushi. The fish is fresh and the happy hour prices seemed reasonable. We didn't partake in any drinks but the cocktails I saw around the restaurant looked good. There's a separate entrance for the restaurant and take out. If I lived closer I probably wouldn't mind ordering something to go. Cons: it's slightly confusing where to park. The lot right next to the restaurant seems to be for the apartments. I parked down the block near mattress firm and my friend parked across the street in an open lot. The servers were ok, honestly felt like they were too busy and seemed a little uninterested in helping us out. One seemed kind of seemed annoyed at me that I asked for a table for 3 while my friends were parking even though there were plenty of tables. I totally get it, but I didn't like the approach. The food felt like it took a while to come out. We ordered 2 rolls and sashimi and it felt like we waited a quiet a bit. Might come back if I'm already in the area, if I do I'll definitely try one of their cocktails. read more
2 years ago
NICHOLAS was AMAZING!!! Allegedly he said he was new to serving but I don't believe it. He was fabulous! He checked on us several times, had recommendations, and made us feel so special! The food was also fantastic! This was my first time here and I will absolutely be back :) read more
10,10,10 across the board! I have had a craving for sushi and have been unable to try anything since moving into the area. I was pleasantly surprised by Amakara. From the amazing service to the great food and drinks. When we arrived it was pretty busy but we did not wait very long to get a table. Waiters were super friendly and helpful in deciding on drink choices and was very appreciative when they immediately took my order back after I realized I ordered my role not fried the way I usually get it. I was a little nervous about asking the waitress if there was anyway to cook it just a bit and they said no worries we will make a new one. That alone was enough for me to rave about the restaurant. I can't wait to be back when my sushi craving kicks back up. read more
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7568 Dublin Blvd
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Happy Hour? Time and specials, please
2-6pm on Monday-Thursday their specials vary but on the most recent menu they had: grilled edamame,…
Do they have all-you-can-eat (AYCE)?
Definitely not for Japanese. Korean has ayce and this is a nicer place than most Japanese places. They do have fantastic hh on weekdays.
What is on their Happy Hour menu? I only saw a pic of sun- thur special
UPDATE (6/16): Amakara is OPEN. =) They just closed for a few days do to rioting. (6/3/20) CLOSED???…
Sad. This place is great. SIP I heard really crushed their business. I'm hoping they can reorganize under our new normal.
Are u guys still open today for Mother's Day?
Is Amakara open for take out today?
Yes, according to their Instagram (@eatamakara) they've been open for dinner takeout from 4p-closing.
Where do you park at the new Amakara location in Dublin?
In the parking garage behind the unit. It looks like the parking garage for residents but the entire first floor is for retail guests.
Is Amakara open on Mondays? It says it's closed on Google but open on Yelp.
Yes they are open on Monday. They did close on a few mondays in the past to correct some construction problems.…
Do they take reservations?
Yes, but they only take reservations for parties of 5 or more. Sometimes they don't take reservations on the same night if they are busy, then you have to just join the yelp waitlist.
So it has been awhile since Amakara has been closed and the Open date seems to be pushed back month after month are they closed till 2020 at this rate cause I kinda miss the food from Amakara?
I believe they are almost finished resolving the issue. I have heard a reopen this month or early next.…
Is this place Family friendly?
It is and it isn't. If you have young children the long wait times if you don't have a reservation may not work for kids. Also sometimes the wait for food may be long when they are busy so that also may not work for kids.
Is the new location open yet?
No, not yet. Follow their Instagram. They just posted a progress picture of the new location. Their IG is @eatamakara
Are they open yet or at any location?
Amakara isn't open in new location yet. Old location is no longer. Follow on face book for news of…
There is a new Amakara restaurant near the Safeway Dublin on the corner in the new apartment complex but has not opened yet. Question is where does the restaurant expect customers to park to dine at their new restaurant?
There is retail parking in front of the leasing center, as well as the entire first floor of the resident's parking garage
Looks like the re-open got pushed back to 7/15, anyone know why it keeps moving? Hope everything is okay!
Should be open soon construction looks pretty complete. But no date released yet
Did they move? And does anyone have their new address?
Yes they moved down the street Re open mid july
Looking for new location? ? 7568 Dublin Blvd. and not open yet!
Soft opening tonight until 9pm
Are they closed? Yesterday, they were closed(7:30pm)
We are relocating to new location for bigger space at 7568 Dublin Blvd Dublin Ca 94568. We are aiming to open around 7/10.
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