AKA San Diego

3.3

26 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 45 times today

Innovative
Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals

Located in the bustling heart of Gaslamp, San Diego, AKA is more than just a restaurant. It’s a destination where exceptional food, craft cocktails, and an energetic nightlife converge.

With a menu curated by renowned Chef Takuya Kudo, AKA offers a captivating fusion of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai culinary traditions, all crafted with fresh ingredients and innovative techniques.

The venue features a vibrant atmosphere complemented by artisanal craft cocktails from mixologist Gerardo Bedolla and striking design by Cassandra Builer. AKA welcomes guests to indulge in its exquisite dishes while enjoying electrifying entertainment.

Committed to transforming the dining and nightlife scene in San Diego, AKA offers a unique and unforgettable experience for everyone looking to savor gourmet cuisine, sip on craft cocktails, and dance the night away.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Thai, Sushi
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(619) 780-0430
Website
http://www.akagaslamp.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
611 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Downtown
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.3

3.3 based on recent ratings

3.5Food
3.2Service
4.1Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Moderate

27 Reviews

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Melissa
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance here is beautiful, and the wine was great, but unfortunately, the experience didn’t quite meet any of our expectations. The food was just meh, and the service could use some polishing. It was a bit disappointing that, even though it was noted on my reservation that it was my birthday, no one acknowledged it. My friends had to ask multiple servers for dessert, and it still took about 20 minutes to arrive after we’d already paid. The restaurant wasn’t busy, so I think it’s just growing pains as they settle in. Wishing them luck as they continue to improve—I’m sure they’ll get there!
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Katie
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First timer and thought it was not only a fun atmosphere but great food & great service. The bar area is a great place to have a casual dinner & some delicious drinks. Next time I’ll try out the dining area for more of an intimate experience. 10/10 recommend!
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Tammy
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing new spot! I loved everything we tried. Delicious food & unique cocktails. Service was super friendly and the interior is so beautifully decorated. Highly recommend checking this spot out!
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Patience
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food needs work! Such a beautiful place though!
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Nino
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you're looking for a dining experience that goes beyond just "eating", AKA is the perfect place for you. This Asian restaurant is not just a restaurant, it is a sensorial journey that transports you to the heart of the East, with a modern and refined touch. From the first look at the menu, you will discover that AKA is different: each dish is a fusion of authentic flavors and creativity, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. From artistic sushi to rich, comforting Asian dishes, each bite is an explosion of flavor that leaves you craving the next. The atmosphere? Intimate and sophisticated, with soft lighting and carefully selected furnishings that evoke the elegance of contemporary Asia. Whether you're looking for a romantic experience or an evening with friends, AKA perfectly balances the warmth of Asian hospitality with impeccable service. Greetings to Giancarlo, the manager, he was very kind and professional with great knowledge of the menu.Let the attentive staff guide you through the house specialties. Try their signature sushi or dare to explore one of the more exotic dishes; we guarantee you will be surprised and delighted. AKA isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience you'll want to relive.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Went on Sunday night and it was dead. Despite this, service was terrible. Waiter forget multiple times when we asked for water, and service was slow overall. Food was not good, especially for the insane price! Tasted like food you’d get on a cruise. We came for my mom’s birthday and they didn’t even wish her happy birthday or offer her anything. So disappointing!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was DELICIOUS omg!!! New girls night spot ! Idk why the other reviews, it seems they all came from opening day when clearly that’s when it’s all trial and error. Be kind to new businesses. I am shocked for how delicious the food was! I got the lamb chops, pot stickers , sea bass and coconut shrimp!
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Marc
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok at best. Nothing special. Service was slow. Place is beautiful but loud!!!! Can’t talk to the person next to you. Wouldn’t go back.
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Ramina
San Diego
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I never write reviews but I just can’t believe this place. Came here for a birthday dinner and I have to say I should’ve listened to the other reviews when they complained about the terrible service. It was a million times worse than what I expected. It took 3 hours for us to get all of our food at the table, some of our food came, but then took another 30-40 minutes for the rest of our people to get their food. Some food never came at all and I had to ask to have it removed from our tab because we were all so over it we didn’t want to wait for more food to come out. What made it worse is that our servers never checked on us and they’d run away so fast it was insanely impossible to get a hold of them. Spent over 1k just to make my guests annoyed, hungry, and irritated. All the servers were confused as they approached our table all throughout the night with wrong items for our table pretty much going around trying to guess what items are for what tables. Extremely annoying. By the end of the 3rd hour we all just wanted to leave after a terrible experience and it took forever to even get the tab because we had to chase them down for that too, since they left us sitting there forever. I’m extremely embarrassed for booking this place, it ruined everyone’s night and it was such a waste of money. The fact that I have to apologize to all my people for taking them to this place makes me so mad. The food was whatever, definitely not worth waiting 3 hours for, there’s other places in SD that can give you the same quality of food, or even better, and you’ll have way better service, and you won’t be stuck there for 3 hours looking around the whole time just wanting to get out of there. This was a big dinner, celebrating a 30th birthday, I wanted it to be special and I was looking forward to sharing this place with my loved ones, just to have their night ruined and waste their time, energy, and money.
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Matt
Manchester
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Awful service for an establishment that markets itself as "the best". Here are some of the highlights of our experience 1. Seated and not given a drinks menu. Had to find someone to get that. 2. Markets as a cocktail bar - had four cocktails on the menu 3. After 15mins the server finally introduced herself and asked what we wanted to drink. We ordered. Drinks didn't arrive for another 20mins after we chased. 4. Ordered starters and a main. When the food came out it all came out at once. The server then explained it's family style and she "probably should have mentioned that". 5. The starter was wrong. We challenged what it was and she told us we were wrong. 10mins later she comes back and admits it wasn't correct. 6. She never cleared the tiny table we were sat at to give us room. In the end we suggested she took some dirty dishes away so that it would create room for the new food. This was a relevation of an idea. 7. After we turned down the second drink question which came at the end of the meal we never saw her again. We ended up asking the hostess if we can pay and leave via her Awful experience. The music was overly loud where they sat us in the bar area. We booked standard seating and got given a high top. Just no. Avoid.
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AKA San Diego is rated 3.3 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 45 times today

611 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Thai, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.akagaslamp.com/
Phone number
(619) 780-0430

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