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    Dami

    3.7 (186 reviews)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Complimentary fried oreos
    Holly M.

    We were in Anchorage for the day and wanted some sushi so we stopped here. We ordered some noodles, sushi and chicken nuggets. They gave everyone at the table miso and salad and free fried Oreos for dessert. The Kiss of Fire roll was very good, the spicy Tuna was just ok. I don't prefer the slightly burned flavor of the way they prepare it. The Philadelphia roll was good, and the noodles were very good. The flavor of the miso was perfect! The kids got chicken nuggets and fries which were pretty standard(frozen grocery store style). Overall I'm happy with this stop and would definitely return for more!

    Outside. The inside is much nicer.
    Nicole B.

    I was really excited to try this place but just walked out because of a rude, slow and dismissive waitress. The inside looks nice, but I'm not going to pay for rude service. Go elsewhere!

    Mason H.

    We love sushi and were disappointed, we just did not have the best meal. Stopped in after a long hike in the morning ready to crush some fish, it just did not live up to the name or reviews. It was very saucy and not much girth. Recommend Kumagoro

    A peek at our chef at work!
    Marilyn W.

    Some of the best sushi ever, and a surprise dessert of green tea ice cream with a drizzle of chocolate and a tempura oreo! Sinfully amazing on all counts. The sushi chef has been there a very long time and you are treated like an old friend. Yes, you must walk through the hotel lobby which is a bit seedy, but behind the door and the flashing open sign is a comfortable oasis with an indoor koi pond and amazing food. Do not be deterred by the exterior. The sashimi was perfect. Rich, cold, and exceedingly fresh. The rolls simply amazing. No trip to Anchorage can now be complete without dinner at Dami!! Price was very reasonable as well.

    Spider roll & volcano roll
    Lisa W.

    In my opinion Dami is the best kept secret in Anchorage. Due to its unfortunate location in the Econo Inn downtown, most people haven't given it a chance but I'm here to say you're missing out! The food is always fresh and service is attentive and friendly. I'm a huge fan of spicy tuna but find a lot of places put too much sriracha or vinegar in it and the flavor of the tuna gets lost. Dami makes theirs just right without losing spice. The best deal is their bento box. There are two options, one comes with your choice of roll (under $14 on their list of rolls). I love their kalbi bento without the roll. It comes with generous portions for $25. Dami will always be my first choice for sushi!

    Ivan C.

    Service was great. The sushi and sashimi was generous, fresh, high quality portions. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is down to earth. I particularly like the fish pond on the middle of the dining room. I highly recommend it to those who really know good sushi. Dine in if you can and enjoy the cute fish swimming in the pond.

    Philadelphia Roll
    My'Onjia T.

    For starters my favorite sushi to order is the Philadelphia roll and I always pair it with the Mongolian beef or sesame chicken combo which of course tastes really good. Inside the establishment there is a fairly big pond with koi fish swimming around and it really gives the place a relaxing touch. When dining in the service is prompt and the server even helped with explaining what's inside certain toppings and sushi rolls which is very helpful to people who may have allergies. When ordering for takeout/pick up my food is always ready in a timely manner. The only "bad" thing I can say (which isn't the restaurants fault) is there are homeless people lounging around outside which makes it less appealing to want to come inside to eat and feel your vehicle is safe outside. It's also kind of hard to get into the parking lot considering the business is right on the corner of a busy street area downtown. If the restaurant ever considered moving its location I believe they will get even more business. But again the food, service and decor will always have me come back for more!!

    Michael H.

    Looking for a late night meal after snowboarding all day and wanting to be away from the main part of downtown, this place did it. Great choice I usually look over the bad and not-so bad reviews to see what was the worst day some of someone's pathetic life that compelled them to trash the hard work of building-up a respectable business. I found some pretty bold claims, none phased me. So I faced the -5℉ temps and went for a walk from my hotel to dine with my son. At 9pm on a weekend night, the place was empty. This usually is a really bad sign. Still willing to run the risk, we moved up to the host, equally as warm and fuzzy as the weather outside. As we went to our table walking by the sushi bar, it looked as if they had checked out. Station cleaned, fish wrapped in plastic, no chefs at the ready. Now I'm worried. Looking over the leignthly menu we decided 3 rolls to share and Agedashi tofu. Almost immediately we were served Miso and a small salad. Still no pleasantries from the host/server but by now it doesn't matter. The chef appeared, sushi was made to order and delivered shortly after. Very fresh, very good and not breaking the bank. I guess the Miso, salad and dessert was included. We couldn't find any mention of a meal set. Funniest part of the meal was, after we finished the main course our expressionless and generally unimpressed server cracked and said, "are you ready for your Oreos". Not knowing what to expect we both answered "ummmm, ok?" Minutes later two, hot out of the oil, tempura deep fried Oreos under a Denali sized frop of whipping cream drizzled with chocolate running out like an avalanche in May was set down between us. These are not at all like the county fair versions, insanely better. GET Them! The restaurant was clean, nice and efficient. Upon leaving we ordered some rolls to-go for others who did not want to bare the elements, it was prepped quickly and with grace. Very unassuming for a place seemingly to be attached to an Econo Lodge Motel. Don't be scared off, this place is great

    Bento Special. Looks better than it tastes.
    Daniel S.

    Unfortunately, we went against our better judgement here. Because of decent reviews online, we thought this place might be ok to get a cheap bite to eat. Dami was only a block from where we were staying, and seemed like a convenient option. The parking lot is tight, and for some reason full of people walking around. On our visit, there was also an old SUV with considerable body damage blocking much of the entry into the lot. That should have been our first queue. Inside was nearly empty, save two or three more patrons. There was an odd odor, almost like burning or cigarettes. The hostess/server seated us and gave us menus. However, they were not the ones online, and were priced at about double than what we were expecting. When we tried ordering, my wife requested no tofu in her veggie roll. The server was very sharp in responding there was no tofu. But when my wife pointed to the menu, showing tofu was indeed listed as an ingredient, the server didn't even become self aware. I wish I could say there was some food I enjoyed. The edamame was slimy, the miso soup was way too salty, the salad dressing tasted like mayonnaise, and my salmon was burnt (in a bad way). As for the Godzilla roll, the yellowtail was mushy and the eel was paper thin, but was deceptively "stuffed" with immitation crab under it. Finally, it's not the most important thing, but we weren't given a customer copy of our receipt after paying. I wouldn't recommend Dami. If you want sushi in Anchorage, try Yama Sushi; we've had far more success there.

    Kamikaze and Dami Special Roll was too good! Forgot to take the photo before I started munching down.
    Esther Y.

    My favorite sushi restaurant that I visited on my trip to Alaska. All the sushi was extremely fresh, they had a great drink selection, and I love the variety of sushi they offered. Recommend getting the Kamikaze, the Chef's Nigiri special, and the Kalbi to share with someone.

    Pan Fried Shrimp Noodles. Delicious  food.
    Naseeruddin S.

    I came to Anchorage for a business trip and found this Sushi place 1 Block away. The restaurant is a family owned and the food is not only delicious but fresh with good quality and quantity. The California Roll was delicious as well my Pan Fried Shrimp Noodles, So saucy and nice spicy flavorful. The staff was generous and got me free Desserts. Thanks for the Wonderful service and I would come back again in my next visit to Anchorage.

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