AKA San Diego

4.2

97 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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2 people

Mar 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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 97 people are saying

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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AKA San Diego offers a lively atmosphere with a "beautiful venue" and "great food". Patrons rave about the "amazing service" and commend the unique Asian fusion dishes. While some note the music can be loud, others find the DJ and "GoGo Girls" a fun addition. "Highly recommended" for a night out!

97 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was perfect! Food was great service was excellent
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David VIP
Toledo136 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Poor service, food was nothing to call home about & overpriced. Table was sticky from not being cleaned sufficiently.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego2 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Felt like the servers were coming too often. It would’ve been nice to get some breathing room. It was a slow night so I maybe they are trying to stay busy. Food taste good you don’t get a lot for how much you pay. It isn’t downtown so it has that downtown price hike.
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Stinili
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time there and we were celebrating a birthday. They gave us a round of complimentary birthday shots. Happy hour menu was great and shareable. The drinks were also tasty. For meals, we got the filet, short rib, and black cod. Presentation on everything we ordered was amazing and tasted delicious. I forgot the name of our server, but he was very attentive. I loved the ambiance of this establishment. I will definitely return!
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Lowell
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful venue. Great food. DJ with “GoGo Girls” was surprisingly a great addition to the evening. The volume and vibe worked well with the venue.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very tasty. Service was impeccable. Highly recommended
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Chris VIP
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We looked up where are some of the new and exciting restaurants in San Diego and AKA came up on our search. We were not disappointed and would recommend AKA as an exciting new restaurant with great food and atmosphere.
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Juan
San Diego4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Will need to go back on Saturday evening.
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Anthpny VIP
Manchester19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Business dinner. Everything was outstanding; food, drinks, service. Definitely one of the best experiences of the week in the Gaslamp.
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Noi
San Diego4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and services, will definitely be back for more outing and birthday celebrations.
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AKA San Diego is rated 4.2 stars by 97 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 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

AKA San Diego

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