Let me preface this review by saying I know what is good sushi and what is not. Unfortunately like many other sushi spots in town, the sushi chefs lack the fresh ingredients and sushi skills to put together an edible master piece. That being said. Wow! I ordered the "Nigiri Only" and it came with 10 different types of Nigiri. The fresh texture and fish to rice ratio hits a home run. We have a winner here folks. There's no place like Dami in Anchorage. read more

If you want really rude people waiting on you, Dami is the place for you. I can honestly say I have never left a restaurant without tipping but nothing was deserving of any more of my money. The food was OK - but don't ever plan on "sharing" something with someone else. This pisses them off and then they charge you for the 1/2 cup of miso soup - that is supposed to come with the meal. Anything they can think of to up the price of the meal. Having been a regular customer, spending at least $75 a month there for lunch, I will never go back. Dami was never my favorite anyway, just convenient - I'll go to sushi sushi - the best in town. read more

Horrrrrrible service beyond belief!!! This is usually my go-to sushi sot once a week or so due to the good prices, and great sushi, but after dealing with bad service time after time after time enough is enough. I would expect being a regular to at least be treated with respect, but a snooty server this last time has guaranteed that I will not return. To bad because I was a huge fan...just can't deal with the rudeness factor any longer!! read more

Sushi was ok. Teriyaki beef was like those from the microwave oven. Tofu and shrimps were not fresh ( tastes funny ). This is a Japanese restaurant ran by Koreans who are overcharging their customers. read more

This place would have earned 5 stars. If it wasn't for the farm raised salmon they served as opposed to the fresh wild caught salmon that people were catching less than a mile away here in Alaska where salmon is abundantly caught. But the service was great, the price was good, and the food was pretty good as well. read more

I never would've gone to this place, it always looked really scetchy to me, but at least a few people told me it was good and it is very close to my work. It was delicious. Some of the best sushi I've had in town. I will definitely go back. Sushi and sushi is my other favorite. read more

food is ok. the only reason that i gave it one star is because the waiter included 15% tips into the bill without letting me know. later when i checked the bill again she came to explain that the tips were included already. what a low play. if i did nit check the bill again i would have paid double tips. read more

I ordered the Dami special roll (or something like that). It was great. The sauce over the roll was a little hot, which I loved a lot. Except the fact that there was only one waitress and the waiting time was a little too long, everything was perfect. read more

Dami is our absolute favorite restaurant in Anchorage...I don't know why I've never reviewed it, because we've probably been here 100 times. I always get the Crunch 2 roll (tempura halibut with crunch on the outside) and my husband and everyone else I know goes with the Billy's surprise roll. Both are DELICIOUS. Not only is Dami the best restaurant in town, their prices are very reasonable. Ignore the attached hotel, this place is amazing! read more

Aa my first time at Dami, I ordered a simple udon and salmon sushi. Because Anchorage is right next to the ocean, I expected a lot of salmon to be on my sushi. When it came out, the amount of sushi on it was ludicrous compared to its price ($13.50). The udon had so shichimi and was just noodles and the broth; nothing else. The service was great though. I do not recommend this restaurant as a place for if you want to have a good Japanese meal. But I do recommend it as a place to just stop by and eat simple. read more

Sushi was good, however- There was at any given time during my dinner 3 screaming toddlers running behind the sushi bar, 1 pitching a fit on the ground, and another screaming for mommy. Normally this would be entertaining, However, after recieving absolutely horrid edamame and miso, and water that tasted metalllic, it left a bad, bad taste in my mouth. Finally I got my sushi and left, I will say this however, the sushi is good. That almost negates the horrible parking situation, as well as being asked if I could give someone a ride (Both going in and coming out). I will not be going back to dami. read more

Dami is our favorite restaurant. It is hands down one of the good ones here in Anchorage. I'm not going to say that it serves "truly authentic" Japanese cuisine, but it does serve it well and yummily (pardon the grammatical error please, there is no other word for it). If you're looking for something truly authentic, get a ticket and fly to Japan, but if you can settle for something half authentic, but delicious...go to Dami. read more

My family and I have been coming to the Dami restaurant for years. Today, I must say, we won't be returning. The prices are decent, food is average, and the service can be slow at times, however, today's Sunday lunch ended differently. I received the bill and glanced it over. Everything seemed to be in order... no extra items added, no outrageous prices. I proceeded and gave my credit card. As the waitress left, something didn't feel right. I was able to make the calculations in my head and realized there was an error. I was overpaying. Later, I questioned error and was told there was a 15% gratuity fee included. There were no notes on the slip indicating the 15% was added. For something that's mandatory, I would imagine it should have been annotated. Then I thought to myself, gratuity is usually for large parties. I didn't have a big party- my family consisted of my wife and I with two kids. The waitress further informed me, the gratuity fee was for it being Sunday. SUNDAY.. of all things..... I was too shock to even argue... what respectable restaurant would inflict a gratuity fee for it being a certain day. Gratuity is for good service not compensation for opening and serving on Sunday. I still can't believe it. As I left, I asked to take a look at my bill for the last time. Oddly enough, it had been altered. The total was over written with a different number, making the original total and new total, illegible. It's rather "fishy" because it was an obvious cover up. Why not simply cross it out and right a new number on the side. In my opinion, someone is pocketing money, but it's just an OPINION. I can be right or wrong. Although the fee was $7, I would have tipped that much happily, but instead I felt I was forced and robbed of it. Too bad, it only took $7 to lose a regular customer. Dami's loss. read more

I have read many of the reviews posted here and let me say this about that. First, stop complaining about the neighborhood. I have eaten here well over 50 times at all different times of day and night, workdays, weekends, holiday nights, with family, kids, coworkers and alone. I have NEVER had any problem with any of the hotel patrons. Just because they don't look like me, or dress like me, or eat at DAMI, doesn't make me better than them, just different. I've never seen any sign of drug dealing, prostitution, or any crime at all, and I've never had to step over anyone. Having said that, this is Anchorage, and those experiences can happen anywhere, anytime. Yes, I have seen the occasional inebriate stagger in; you think the Captain Cook or Sheraton are immune to that? Guess again, and get over yourself. Once inside the atmosphere is pleasant and bright, and the staff is professional, but don't expect them to bow and truckle; you aren't paying for those privileges. Second, this is a Sushi restaurant, run by one of Anchorages long time restaurant families. They know what they are doing, and they do it very well on a regular basis. They are Korean, and thank goodness because they put a Korean spin on several of the best dishes in the house. If you have never had the Hwe Dup Bap, you are missing out. Third, any restaurant can have a bad sitting depending upon circumstances not entirely under their control. Rarely at lunch I have seen one chef and one waiter with a crowd. Either leave, or wait longer knowing the table-side manner will seem rushed because it is. This is not a fast food joint or a greasy spoon. It's a small place with just a handful of staff who genuinely care and will respond if you meet them halfway. So, if you don't know anything about sushi, and you don't speak Korean, then you need to be patient and have a sense of adventure. The time you spend exploring tastes and textures here will be worth it if you keep and open mind and pay attention. Fourth: the Bento Boxes, Teryaki meats, and Tempura are there for the non-sushi folks in your party. They are NOT the main attraction. Don't complain if they seem plain; they are not meant to be anything more. Now, to the Sushi. As mentioned, the Hwe Dup Bap is a regular order for me when with the family; everyone gets some, and the Korean red chilli sauce is addicting. If you don't like the raw garlic slices, be sure to ask for that either on the side or held. The selection of rolls is impressive, from the mundane to the sublime. Standouts for me include the Volcano (spicy and baked, great for beginners), the Dragon, and the gargantuan Dami Special. It may not be sophisticated, but I'm a huge fan of the Heart Attack. Lots of patrons have their favorites that don't appeal to me. Again, explore, pay attention to what you like, what you don't like, and you will be rewarded over time. I don't really go for the "work of art" sushi creations; if that's your thing, try Ronnie Sushi over on Jewel Lake. The Nigiri and the Sashimi are the stars of the show. One of the simple joys of life is a basic selection of raw fish, some soy and wasabi (western) and a bit of rice. At Dami, you can order a variety of raw fish in many different portion sizes and combinations, from appetizers, lunches, dinners, and platters. If you want to see what they can really do, order a "boat" of your favorites, or go for the Chef's Choice. These are great for parties or larger groups, and come in multiple sizes. It's a great way to let them do their magic and then you and your co-diners can compare likes and tastes as well as the opposites. Once you have some experience, you can tweak your requests for different combinations of things. Like Salmon better than Tuna? Giant Clam better than Smoked Scallop? Urchin? Roe? ASK FOR IT. Whatever you DO like, they will prepare upon request if it's available. As mentioned in some of the other reviews here, the Salmon Sashimi (Sake) is like butter in your mouth. And the longer you keep it in your mouth, the more the subtle flavors develop. For my family, it is always the highlight of the meal. On a side note; I do not believe their salmon is Wild Alaskan. The process of preparing raw fish demands that it be frozen to a specific temperature and time in order to kill the parasites that naturally inhabit Salmon. To my knowledge, no such product is commercially available to Anchorage restaurants. Sounds like an opportunity for service. Finally, prices here are very competitive with Anchorage and other west coast US restaurants. But they are not cheap; you can easily spend over $100 on dinner for four, and that's without booze. If you want to eat here on a budget, Lunch is a better option than dinner. In my experience, the Sushi at Dami is better than most. Their combination of quality, service and competitive prices puts them at the top of my list. Happy Eating. read more

visiting Anchorage from the Bay Area, I was expecting better sushi than i found at Dami. i followed the Yelp reviews, but I think they are vastly overstated. the location is kind of sketchy (attached to a shady motel), the service was sloppy (poured water on the table and in our food every time they refilled our glasses), and the sushi rolls were swimming in sauce. only one choice of hot sake, and a pretty harsh-tasting one. seaweed salad tasted metallic. if you are visiting from any region of the world with good sushi (e.g. the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles and, of course, Japan) I would stay away from this joint. read more

God, I miss this place. Yeah, the area is crap and the hotel isn't any better, but the restaurant is clean. At first the service isn't great, but if you are a regular, it's pretty good. The rolls are fantastic (love the CSS)and I still have dreams about the salmon. You would think every sushi joint in this part of the world would have immaculate salmon sashmi, but for some reason Dami's was always better. Like eating butter. *sigh* read more

My all time favorite sushi place. Most of the servers are very nice. The sushi chefs always greets us when we walk in. The owner is very friendly and comes to chat with us whenever we're there. Their las vegas roll is delicious! read more

Salad was great. Miso soup was excellent. Sushi was just so-so. A couple of the pieces of fish were very tough. About half of the sushi was very fishy tasting. No complaints about the service. I would not go back for the sushi. Might go for just salad and miso soup. read more

dami has great sushi in a town that severely lacks in the japanese food department. the location is terrible, should move to midtown or more in the heart of downtown. i've only been there one time because i've been attempting to try out all the sushi joints around town but so far it's the best in ANC!! read more

Came here earlier tonight for dinner with my family, and had a horrible experience. Our waitress seemed to not care at all about our table. She was on her phone while we were patiently waiting for her to bring us menus alone. When it came time to order she continued to go to back to ask if we could order options. We asked for 2 salmon sashimis and she told us that she wouldn't be able to do that and continued to repeat the price to us as if she thought we wouldn't be able to afford it. Later on we asked if we could get two forks, and by the time she came back(more than 15 minutes later) our food had already began getting cold. We thought she might have been new to the job so we were giving her a chance but then we had asked for some pepper, and she continued to walk past us until we went up to the counter to remind her. Then at the end of the night she gave us the bill and we were going to give her a 10 dollar tip, 5 in cash 5 on card. I don't think she realized we were doing both because she said "I took off the 3% service charge because I thought you would leave a bigger tip" we decided to keep our $5 cash and let her have the $5 tip on card. I have dined here before and it has been great but our server truly made me no longer want to dine in here. read more

Dami is an average sushi restaurant. You can tell good sushi from bad by the rice.... Dami's is dried out and hard. The rolls are $13 a pop! You can find better sushi I'm sure for that price read more

Very friendly staff and great food!!!! Went two nights in a row;) Price is normal ( for anchorage). Will come back!

This place is the cheapest in town with the best taste. There''s so many sushi restaurants in this town, however, I found this place overall to be the best. I think you just have to ignore the motel connected to it, but you find great quality sushi and tons of variety that tastes delicious. read more

Great food! Good service. The only thing I disagreed with was we paid $60 for a $58.70 bill, and when the waitress brought the credit card and receipt back, she felt the need to keep the change towards her tip. Yes, we tipped her good, and yes, I asked for my change. read more

The only sushi spot in town that is ALWAYS on point. Every time I go to another I am always wishing I would have just went here. The Billy Surprise roll has been a favorite for a solid near decade. Also their tempura is amazing. Not greasy or over powering. All in all- sushi perfection! read more

The sushi is good. However, it is WAY too expensive. They charged me over 8 dollars for a freaking avacado roll. That should never be 8 dollars. Plus, I have had other people eat there before who said that the server only charged them 5 for an avacado roll. So, I don't know if the manager on staff charges different prices but something weird goes on when you order sushi that is not listed on their sheet. Not eating here anymore. read more