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AKA San Diego, San Diego, CA

AKA San Diego

3.7
3.7
49 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:30
  • Phone number
    (619) 780-0430
  • Website
    http://www.akagaslamp.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    611 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • 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

Menu

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What 49 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AKA San Diego offers a captivating dining atmosphere with "beautiful decor" and a "cool vibe" that makes it a standout spot in the Gaslamp Quarter. The Asian fusion menu promises a "sensory journey" with fresh, high-quality ingredients. While some service issues were noted, the "amazing drinks" and "unique experience" are highly praised.

49 Reviews

  1. Maria Elena

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelentes opciones en la carta y estupenda atención

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  2. Karol

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible experience. Very bad food and staff. Music too loud

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  3. Zara

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere, but it was my first time and still had a good time, but a place like that needs severs with personalities. The girl we had made the vibe weird with her dullness

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Abigail

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was mediocre. Nothing great and the ambiance gives a cheap Tao version.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Danielle

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for drinks and apps and ended up staying for hours! The music and vibes were great, after our reservation we ended up staying to hang out, have more drinks and dance.

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  6. Giancarlo

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, impressive cocktails, and a chic atmosphere. Perfect for a night out or celebration. Highly recommended!

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  7. Liz

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aka was an incredible experience! The food was so good and the ambience is the real star! So many people celebrating, having fun and vibing to the live DJ. This place really captured what the Gaslamp has been missing. Highly recommend Aka for a night out.

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  8. Randy

    San Diego

    94 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love everything about AKA. The decorations and ambiance is so cool. The food was hot and delicious, and the service was great. We loved the barbecue ribs, the glazed eggplant, and the mapo tofu to name a few. We will definitely be back!

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  9. Milena

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place but the food quality was not what we were expecting.

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  10. Alessandro

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is what gaslamp quarter in San Diego needs Great vibe, ambiance, colors, and amazing design that makes you feel like you are in Singapore or somewhere exotic. The Yellowtail scallions and the Tai Miso snapper were so so good and perfectly balanced. The Potstickers so delicious to start. Wagyu drunken noodles perfectly seasoned. We had the filet mignon with a special seafood sauce that melted in my mouth. The miso black cod was light and flavorful. We saw some sushi rolls being served at tables nearby but we were so full and will definitely try the place another time to experience those dishes. Server was very knowledgeable even for a place that is so new. We finished the meal with the red velvet chocolate lava cake, absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family and anyone visiting San Diego. On weekends they have a dj playing till late at night that will for sure add a great vibe, we will definitely be back.

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AKA San Diego is rated 3.7 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for AKA San Diego

611 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:30
  • 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
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