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AKA San Diego, San Diego, CA

AKA San Diego

4.2
4.2
107 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian
611 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 107 people are saying

AKA San Diego reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
AKA San Diego shines with its "great vibe" and "energetic ambiance," making it perfect for celebrations. Diners rave about the "delicious" food, especially the seafood and creative sushi rolls. The interior is "beautifully decorated" with a lively atmosphere. However, service can be inconsistent, so patience is advised.
107 Reviews
  1. Vander

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is very nice, food is outstanding and the service is excellent, our waiter Martine did an awesome job! Thank you so much!

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  2. David VIP

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place for food and ambience. The entire meal was great and the happy hour pricing is amazing. The only issue I have is the serves seemed annoyed as we had to continue to ask for someone to serve us. We had drink orders after 20 minutes finally taken and appetizers. The appetizers were done prior to to anyone coming to see us to order the main dishes. However if the servers were more attentive then this would have been a full 5/5!

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  3. Erica

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent. Staff were kind but very slow. The order of everything was off. Got our appetizers before our drinks, served the edamame without a discard bowl, brought the soy dishes for the sushi after we already ate. Took 20 minutes to get our bill after requested. I would return, but make sure you aren't in a rush to go anywhere.

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  4. Jackie

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The wait staff was overwhelmed and had a hard time fully taking care of us. The menu is for the most part not able to accommodate gluten free people.

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  5. Aileen

    Orange County11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I made a Saturday night reservation through OpenTable for our anniversary. Gorgeous design, energetic ambiance, awesome DJ, good food, but service was seriously lacking. It felt like we were waiting and waiting to get a glimpse of our server just so we could order more beers/cocktails. We waved down runners and other servers asking if we could put in a drink order through them, and they told us we could only place drink orders through our server. Pathetic operation. Food came out slow too. Additionally, it seemed the restaurant was giving out free desserts with a song for celebrations around us, yet, not once did our server with an Italian accent ask if we were celebrating anything. I had even put it down in the notes or “Special Request” section of OpenTable- so what is the point of that section if the restaurants don’t acknowledge it? We ordered the yellowtail sashimi appetizer (great!), organic greens salad (great!), miso cod (on the sweet side), lobster garlic noodles (good, just a bit saucy), and the red chocolate lava cake (not a lava cake at all, no filling in the middle). For all we had, I don’t think it was worth the $$$$. There are so many amazing restaurants in SD.

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  6. Alison

    Hawaii4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took a friend that was visiting from Japan she wanted to try American sushi and Japanese’s food. I loved all the energy that you feel when you walk in. We just came from top of Hyatt for drinks so now we wanted some food. The menu has a mix of different Asian flavors. It was unique. We have visited a lot of the countries that had certain specialties on the menu. We really loved the shrimp pad Thai. It was spicy but sweet. We asked our waitress what her favorite roll was and she told me the first one on the menu which had mango in it. It was very tropical so again unique, it had fresh yellowtail with it. My friend had to try their style if a California roll. I will say I liked it alit and she did too. Which is saying a lot since she lives in Japan. It was a fun experience, great place for a birthday. We saw a lot of them. I love themed restaurants so it was great.

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  7. Jamie

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe dining experience. From the cocktail menu to the fusion food options.

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  8. Reyna VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, food, music, and drinks. Also a great place to celebrate your birthday. They pull out all the stops for you 🥳🩷

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  9. John Paul

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the best places to eat in San Diego. The food is outstanding, especially the seafood, and the ambience and whole feel of the place is wonderful and cohesively themed. Will definitely be back!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    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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AKA San Diego is rated 4.2 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for AKA San Diego

611 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Gaslamp
  • 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
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