This was our first time to this place, and we were extremely disappointed in comparison to our usual sushi place in Pleasanton. We ordered the 3 of a kind, the spicy Red dragon , the Tempura shrimp, and the Golden Shrimp. All 4 sushi rolls were dry and without taste. The Golden dragon smelled funky. The service was very poor. They brought a small amount of GINGER for all of us, my husband asked for extra ginger, and it was brought to us like20 minutes later when we were done. I would recommend Fat fish for high quality and taste. 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.

Was looking through old photos and saw old food pics from here and remembered how amazing the food was. The energy inside is lively and I remember the staff being great too!! Thank god I found these photos - I will be coming back soon for a night out with friends :) read more

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Amakara is one of my go to sushi spots in Dublin and I always have a good time here The vibes inside are so good. It's dark, moody, and honestly really cute, plus the place is huge so it never feels cramped. They have a really good happy hour which is always a plus I actually had my birthday party here with a group of 15 and it fit everyone comfortably, which I loved. The staff is always so nice and accommodating and the overall energy inside is great. The only downside is that sometimes the wait can be long, and they won't seat you until your whole party is there which can be annoying but honestly once you're inside it's worth it. Overall, such a solid spot for sushi, birthdays, or a fun night out with friends. Definitely one of my favorites read more

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Everyone rating high here did not disappoint! The food is impeccable! Came here for the first time with my dad who doesn't like to venture with sushi but he decided to listen to me and we loved our lunch! We got the spicy miso soup and I asked for more spice on the side, definitely getting that again! Also the sushi looks too cute to even eat! Staff is very friendly, the restaurant is very clean, and was very worth trying! Absolutely coming back multiple times in the future read more

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Went here on a Friday night and it was busyyy! We were immediately sat at the sushi bar with no wait. We looked over the menu which had some unique rolls. The karaage chicken is some of the best I've ever had so juicy and perfectly fried. The California roll and hamachi roll were simple yet delicious and the spicy spider roll was a first for me but surprisingly delicious. Great place to go out on a weekend for drinks and sushi! read more

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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!

We went here while in the area in the recommendation of 2 friends. I should have asked what their favorite items were! The place is nice and big but definitely expect long waits for the weekend. You can sign up on Yelp but we still waited awhile which would have been fine if we didn't have the baby. I do appreciate though that the hostess did accommodate a bigger seating area for us because we had a stroller. We ordered the grilled edamame and mixed tempura to start, then chicken tonkatsu and spicy rainbow roll for entrees. I liked the tempura and the edamame and my husband really liked his tonkatsu. I felt like my rainbow roll was just ok. However, the service was lovely, she was efficient and attentive (I wish I remembered her name!) I would like to go back and try what my friends recommended: sashimi, grilled squid, and grilled mushrooms. read more

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We have been here countless times and consider this a go to for fresh sushi rolls and sashimi. Romas are creative and fresh. Never too much rice. Obsessed with the grilled edamame appetizer! Yum! It can be a long wait to get a table so be prepared but always worth it! 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!

Food and cocktails are fantastic. The ambience is lively and the staff is courteous. This is one of our "go to" spots for special occasions!

My family and I love Amakara, my sister is the one that lives in Dublin and I bring my family down from Reno to visit her all the time. Every single time we go, we dedicate one night to eating here. The ambiance here is killer, and the food is absolutely fantastic, I wish I had more pictures from all of my visits, always been busy catching up with family. I will snap a ton next time and get them on a new fresh review of one of the best sushi places I have had in the Bay Area. One of the hard things to choose between is the sushi and the steak plate! The steak plate is shockingly amazing, and I know my beef.... 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

You can taste the quality of the rolls and they have an interesting assortment of foods. That said...there was nothing we got that was good enough to warrant coming back. read more

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Absolutely delicious sushi! Every time I've gone here it is always mouth-watering. And I've probably been here more than five times. Crowd favorites are the spicy crunchy rainbow roll, and the Hamachi bite! I've also tried the jalapeño Hamachi and it is divine. My favorite starters are the grilled edamame, but ask for less sea salt. The poke nachos were good too, but I would skip out on those and get a roll instead, unless you're there for happy hour! We definitely go again another five times. I will definitely be thinking about this fresh sushi tonight while I sleep. read more

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Definitely recommend Amakara, the one of the best Japanese food in the area. Food, services, and ambiance are great. Parking sometimes can be challenging to find one. read more

The food is good, very fresh. We liked it but there is always a very long wait and they dont take reservations. Other than that it's a good dinner spot. read more

-- Excellent, fresh, and generously cut sushi -- Ankimo (monkfish liver) and cucumber salad were light and refreshing -- While the perfectly grilled shishito peppers paired beautifully with my late-afternoon beer -- Tempura udon itself was top-notch, but the side tempura was fried to perfection; light, crisp, and flavorful. Every dish arrived quickly and at a steady pace. We were fortunate to find parking inside the structure, as many mentioned it can be challenging to secure a spot nearby. I'm curious to see what the dinner atmosphere is like! read more

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Had been meaning to visit this spot for years... Glad I finally did! Their grilled edamame was the hit for me, grill just enough to add char flavor, without overcooking. I had the poke bowl for lunch, but it wasn't a poke, per se, but rather a tuna chirashi bowl (as it had no sauce). My friend had a mixed sushi dish that he seemed to like. Will visit again, thank you!! read more

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Delicious sushi spot located in Dublin. It can get pretty busy here but we came for an early dinner/happy hour and were able to get seated right away. We were given a happy hour menu so we were about to order from it but then the waitress let us know she made a mistake as there are no happy hour specials on Friday. We had to pivot to the regular menu, not a huge deal. We ordered a sashimi assortment, calamari, chicken karaage, and a couple of roles. Everything for the most part was very fresh and delicious, but unfortunately the chicken was overly salted. The calamari made up for it though - nice, thick rings of calamari meat that are perfectly breaded and fried and served in a bowl with a sweet, umami sauce at the bottom of the bowl which complements the calamari flavor very well. read more

The food is solid; nothing particularly a standout other than the Tontoro since not a lot of places have robata on their menu. Service was a tad slow on a Saturday night, as there were many large parties and a lot of people staying around even though they were done with their meal, since it's the only retail store in the block. Parking can be difficult when it's busy, so recommend coming early, especially with large parties and putting yourself on the help waitlist early! The entrance was packed with waiting patrons as we left. Very solid Japanese food in the Dublin area. read more

I've been to Amakara many times and the food is always amazing. I wanted to extend my review to the exceptional service from Lane, the hostess. She was extremely accommodating to our large party and got us seated ahead of time in our preferred location. She was very attentive and patient to my grandparents. She made our dinner extremely enjoyable and easygoing. read more

I didn't have high expectations for this place but was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and drinks! I should have known it was gonna be good when it was packed as soon as I walked in, luckily we were able to snatch a table after 10+ minutes of waiting. Their Sweet Tart Martini was my favorite drink that I tried, and their Lychee Martini was runner up! They're both on the sweeter and fruitier side which is what I typically like to order. The rolls that we got here were tasty, I normally don't like ahi tuna but it was super fresh here. I think our favorite thing that we ordered was their Edamame appetizer. It has the perfect amount of seasoning and char, it was pretty addicting to eat and we had no problem finishing it. I'm not in the area often but when I am I would definitely want to stop by again and would recommend it to anyone who likes good sushi and yummy drinks! read more

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Amakara Sushi is a solid spot in Pleasanton. The rolls had nice large cuts and were really flavorful, the drinks were generously poured, and the interior had a cool vibe. Service was friendly and attentive too. Definitely a good place if you're in the mood for decent sushi and a fun atmosphere. read more

I went here for my aunt's birthday, and it was a fantastic experience! The ambiance was amazing- very nice and aesthetically appealing. There was a tall Christmas tree at the entrance that added to the festive decor. The service was excellent, even for our large party. The server was so nice and patient, making sure we were well taken care of. The food was incredible, so flavorful and served in generous portions, perfect for sharing if you're not a big eater. I absolutely loved it and enjoyed every bite! Would definitely recommend this place! read more

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This place is top tier. Not pictured is the entire reason I go, the spicy miso. Have you had it? No?!! Then you are missing out. That soup will make you feel 100% better about your life. No joke, I go in on hot days/ cold days, days that end with S just for the soup. My son is 16 and his favorite is happy hour for the spicy crunchy rainbow roll. If you need a date night out, this is the place. Stunning environment, so clean, so elegant. I love that they let you join the waitlist. The staff is top 10, attentive, my drink is never empty water or a special bev, but I always leave overwhelming happy! This is a go to, family friendly, and creative establishment!! read more

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I have to change my review. I have been back a few times since they moved to the new location and have been consistently happy with the service and food. Tonkatsu portion is hefty, and noticeably thicker compared to other Japanese restaurants. Can't go wrong with Yelp's popular rolls. I recommend out of town visitors to dine here and I get nothing but rave reviews. Tips: Remember to add yourself to the waitlist before heading over. No reservations for large parties. Use the parking garage in the back lot. read more

love love love Amakara! if you're ever looking for fresh, yummy, and quality sushi, you have to try Amakara. Been going for years, and I will always rave about this place. Their order to food delivered ratio is so fast, and the atmosphere is beautiful. I will say one of the cons is not being able to make a reservation, as it's first come first serve, but other than that, it's a 10/10 read more

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I haven't been here since Oct 2020 when they still had outdoor dining and was pleasantly surprised. Make sure you utilize the Yelp Waitlist, as it was pretty busy for a Monday night. The food was good. Smaller portions for their very high prices, but fresh fish and good food. Nothing was WOW factor, but it was good. Service was good for how busy it was. While Amakara isn't my go-to, I was happy with my meal and happy to been able to visit again. read more

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Dec 2024 Lunch service with the family Sake and cocktails - the strawberry gin one was great ! The soft shell crab appetizer was yum, the edamame was a hit with the kids as well Kids enjoyed their "kids" Ramen - portion was generous - the ice cream with the kids ramen was a welcome addition The sushi rolls are legit, the fish was fresh - minor nit - some of the cuts of the fish on top of rolls could be thinner We will be back read more

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If I could give zero stars, I absolutely would. I've been a loyal Amakara customer for years, but after this disaster of a visit, I'm done for good. The restaurant was filthy when we walked in crumbs on every surface, tables left dirty, and not a single staff member seemed to care. It was honestly disgusting and made me wonder if they pay this little attention to cleanliness in the kitchen, too. Our server, Angie, was shockingly unprofessional. From the start, she acted like helping us was a chore. Every question about the menu was met with "I don't know" or "I'm not sure." If you're working in a restaurant and can't be bothered to learn the menu, why are you there? But the worst part: while clearing our table, Angie dropped a full cup of sake all over my outfit soaked my clothes and even got inside my phone. Not only did she not apologize, she just shrugged and repeated, "It was an accident," as if that excused everything. She didn't offer to help, didn't offer to cover my dry cleaning, didn't even show a hint of concern for ruining my night. I asked for a manager, expecting at least some basic professionalism or an attempt to make things right. Instead, Angie returned to the table with even more attitude, telling us someone else would take over. When the manager finally bothered to show up, they barely acknowledged the situation and offered zero solutions not even the bare minimum of an apology or a gesture like covering my dry cleaning for the outfit they ruined. This is a complete failure of management. If this is how the staff is trained to treat loyal customers, I can only imagine how they treat everyone else. The food isn't good enough to justify being treated like an inconvenience. Amakara has clearly stopped caring about their customers. I left feeling disrespected, ignored, and smelling like sake. Don't waste your time or money here there are plenty of places in Dublin that actually value their guests. read more

The food was delicious. We came for a work event and had a really nice time. Nice atmosphere and generally a pleasant place to be.

Great atmosphere and ambiance, nice place for a fancier celebration. Sushi Sashimi Combination was good. First time trying uni and it did not disappoint! read more

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Yummy sushi! Lively bar vibes! That might not be exactly what you want, but it's what we got haha. We joined the yelp waitlist (we love a yelp waitlist. It's so convenient) before getting to the restaurant so we were able to eat without actually waiting too long. Service was friendly, but a bit on the slower side? We had to wait awhile to get water, to order, and to checkout at the end. Although the place was extremely packed, so understandable. I ordered the grilled edamame to share, the mixed hosomaki, and the chefs nigiri. One thing for sure is that the fish is very good quality. It is on the pricey side, but not exorbitant. On the nigiri, I loved the little toppings on each piece; spiced up an otherwise plain boring nigiri. The hosomaki was simple and boring, but still good! Good proportion of fish to rice. As for the grilled edamame, I've only ever had steamed edamame, so this was a surprise. It wasn't omg amazing but definitely an improvement to your regular steamed edamame. Overall, really good food! I'm not so much a fan of the vibes. It gets pretty loud. During my visit, there was a sports game happening on the tv and this one girl sitting right next to us would cheer and clap really loudly throughout. Nonetheless would still come again. read more

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Been to Amakara a couple of times now and every time has been solid. Their food is pretty good! What stands out is the pretty atmosphere and ambience with plenty seating + bar seating. Unfortunately my last experience with my mom has not been the best and not sure if we will be returning and finding another sushi spot. We ordered a spicy sesame tuna roll - it was ok. It was one of the most expensive roll and I was expecting a lot more, but I feel like the fish and flavor was subpar. We also ordered the hosomaki and it was really yummy! Good fish and rice ratio. Now for service. Note: it's a Friday so it is packed and I know how busy and frustrating it can be working in a service (specifically food) industry. We ordered and waited around a good amount of time but also again it was a Friday so expected. We got the sushi first and ate it all but the fried oysters we ordered were taking a fairly long time. I asked our waiter and she said we never ordered it- but she definitely took it as she acknowledged it when we pointed it out in the menu saying we want to start with this. Confused, I told her we did order it and she put it in but now she's saying we never said it. Interesting! I wasn't really upset about it but my mom got upset and she told her just to take it off the bill and the waiter gave us a look and walked away. Not sure what went wrong but needless to say, it's not the same experience as it was before! read more

Food is genuinely delicious if a bit pricey. Servers are incredibly nice, though just slightly inattentive but nothing to really complain about. It gets very busy during lunch and dinner. My biggest complaint is that the tables for two are far too tiny. The food hardly fits on the table. It's a struggle every time. read more

Came here on a Friday night at 6:30pm. Sat down right away at the bar. We were greeted from the bar server and our drinks were made on the spot. I ordered the spicy pineapple margarita and my husband got a bourbon and Coke. Both drinks were very good and mine has fresh pineapple and chiles in it. We ordered the mixed tempura and it was fresh and delicious. It had lightly battered fresh vegetables and a mix of shrimp with a dipping sauce. Highly recommend! Then we ordered the Golden Shrimp Roll. It had panko fried shrimp, snow crab, cucumber, avocado with spicy mayo. It was excellent! Also ordered the fried Philadelphia roll- it had smoked salmon and cream cheese with thinly sliced red onions and capers and a light teriyaki sauce. All entire meal was perfection! This is hands down my favorite sushi in the Bay Area! So many different options and the food and service is always be best. read more

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We came during a Saturday night around 5:45pm and we put our name on the waitlist. They told us it would be about 45 minutes and to let them know when our whole party of 7 was there. As soon as the others came in we let them know and then we waited only about 5 minutes so a total of 15ish. It took a little bit to get greeted after getting seated which was understandable because it was busy but after ordering our food kept coming out quite fast which was perfect! We ordered gyoza, fried California roll, shrimp tempura roll, dragon roll, edamame, spicy poke & two kids teriyaki chicken & beef. All of it was delicious and hitting the spot! We will be back again soon!! read more

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NUMBER ONE SUSHI SPOT, hands down!! Our forever go-to! The wait can get a little crazy depending on the day, but sooo worth it every single time. Fresh sushi? Always. Flavor? On point. Every dish is a hit -- I've never left disappointed. 10/10, worth every penny and then some! read more

I've been eyeing Amakara for a while and decided to try it last week. I was pleasantly surprise by the ambiance inside, it was a mix between a nice restaurant and a pub. We got seated immediately although we arrive there earlier (5:30pm) and after 6:00pm it was packed. The food was good! We started with some grilled shishito peppers, mix tempura and a hamachi carpaccio. The peppers were the best appetizers, having a nice char flavor. The tempura was just ok but I felt their batter was too floury. The hamachi carpaccio was a bit disappointing because the soy sauce covered the flavor of the fish completely. Now their nigiris were fresh and had the right balance between rice and fish. They have some nice cuts that you wouldn't find at other places like Sea Bream. Their rolls were ok, I'll stick with the nigiris next time. Lastly the desserts were good, the mango bomba and coconut sorbet were the perfect palate cleanser. Overall I will definitely go back again and I can see why it has so many good reviews. Can't wait to try their lunch deals! read more

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