Damian Anderson

Expensive yet worth every penny! The sushi, appetizers, and drinks were all delicious and we ate every last bite. It was my first time trying Takoyaki and man, I would order it again and again. Just be aware that it is a small-ish restaurant and very popular so you’d expect a decent wait time. We put ourselves on the waitlist and were told about an hour but got in much earlier.

Joyce Lam

Food is good in general. The spicy sesame wings are crunchy but just ok. The taste is not memorable and the breading is a lil much. Ramen was decent. Sushi was good. Takoyaki had lots of fish flakes on top, which was great. But the piece of octopus is very small.

+1

Athulya “Atu-lia” Mo

I had a really nice time at Amakara. The sushi selection is fantastic, and their wings are seriously awesome! It’s a lively spot, but still very kid-friendly, which was a big plus for us. The staff were super friendly and the service was spot on. All in all, a great place to enjoy a meal with the family. Definitely worth a visit!

Andrew Yu

I finished four glasses of water, their water is really good and does not have the tap water taste that some other restaurants’ waters have. It also has a slight sweet aftertaste. Their food is always delicious, like the name of the restaurant suggests, which describes the balance of sweetness and saltiness in Japanese. Their plating is beautiful and their portions are pretty big. Likewise, their service is also great but since they are often very busy, the waiters do fewer check-ins. The only downside would be the long wait times, which are reasonable for the quality and value of the restaurant, which are excellent. I would recommend getting on the Yelp waitlist or checking it 30 minutes before you plan to arrive or maybe earlier depending on the day (you have to be within 5 miles of the restaurant to waitlist) and check-in when you arrive. Overall, I definitely would recommend this restaurant.

+1

Natali A

This is my favorite place, where the most delicious rolls and sushi are prepared. The service is always fast and the food is fresh. Never had a bad meal when I came to Amakara restaurant. Last time I ordered the tempura ice cream dessert and it was perfect. The portion was large, one was enough for two of us. Parking is available across the street from Amacar.

Dax Ware

This was my first time eating in Amakara. I must say, I got there about 30 minutes after it opened, and the wait to be seated was already at 20-30 minutes long. The restaurant itself was spacious but crowded and packed to have only been open for 30 minutes (1130am). When I was finally seated, it did not take the waitress long at all to come take my order. I tried the Dragon Sushi Roll with a Lunch size Spicy Ramon (I added pork) and a glass of lemonade. It took about 10 minutes to get my food, which in my opinion was pretty quickly compared to how busy the place was. The presentation was definitely what you would come to expect for an establishment that considers itself to be upscale. The price was right in the range that you would expect sushi to be in ($20 per sushi future. The ramen was a full-size bowl and not a half size (which is what I was expecting). It was so much food that I couldn't finish the entire meal. I will definitely eat there again in the near future.

Everything is amazing. The grilled edamame are to die for! Also love the bao buns! My favorite restaurant in the Bay Area

Everything is amazing. The grilled edamame are to die for! Also love the bao buns! My favorite restaurant in the Bay Area

We went to Amakara for my partners birthday and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The nice thing about this restaurant is that they have a side of the restaurant that is more quiet and away …

We went to Amakara for my partners birthday and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The nice thing about this restaurant is that they have a side of the restaurant that is more quiet and awa…

The variety of entrees at this restaurant is awesome. The service was quick and server was very nice. The sushi I ordered was delicious! They also have a nice cocktail menu for a night out!

I really enjoyed my lunch at Amakara - I got a miso soup and tempura asparagus roll that came with salad. The roll itself was really delicious, and I loved the sauce drizzled on top. The salad - wh…

Great food and great spirits! We keep coming back since they opened in 201X? The fish is very fresh and the rice is soft. They offer a wide variety of sushi rolls, sashimi and other authentic Japan…

I've lived in the Tri valley since 1989.... and I've lived in Dublin since 2011 so how is it that I never found this place until recently? I must've tried every other sushi bar in the East Bay unti…

This is hands down my favorite sushi spot in the East Bay. The assorted tempura is always great, and the lime scallop roll is a must-order. Everything tastes fresh and well made--you honestly can't…

This place is amazing!!!! We had great service and the food was amazing. I definitely recommend. The way it looked was so nice and festive and it gave a nice feel to the environment!!!!!

Everything was great. The hamachi carpaccio was delicious. So fresh. We also had the sesame tuna roll that was amazing. All so fresh. The dressing on the side salad was so good also. 10/10 on eve…

Amakara is my favorite sushi restaurant. The rolls are always so fresh and consistent. The drinks are also really good and strong, which is right up my alley! They have a variety of different Japan…

Very good sushi, but overpriced but still good service. Always very busy, not too difficult to get a seat but sometimes you have to wait. They're clean and ambiance is nice!

Fantastic, HUGE rolls, with a lot going on flavor-wise, and excellently presented...and all at a reasonable price. We particularly enjoyed the Dragon Roll. It was the first time, though, that I ever…

Fantastic, HUGE rolls, with a lot going on flavor-wise, and excellently presented...and all at a reasonable price. We particularly enjoyed the dragon roll. It was the first time, though, that I ev…

Fantastic, HUGE rolls, with a lot going on flavor-wise, and excellently presented...and all at a reasonable price. We particularly enjoyed the Dragon Roll. It was the first time, though, that I ev…

We just celebrated a family birthday and it was perfect! 3 members of our family are sushi aficionados and they said in chorus, one of the best meals they had experienced. The place was packed an…

We just celebrated a family birthday and it was perfect! 3 members of our family are sushi aficionados and they said in chorus, one of the best meals they had experienced. The place was packed and …

Kim Jade Tran

Still a win for me! Note: all parties must be there to be seated so lie to your late friends 😅 Now for the food: Beef wrapped asparagus: perfectly balanced savory to acidic flavors Tako salad: this was a miss for me, was wayyyyyyy too salty, I had to take my friend's rice to eat it with Lemon salmon roll: fresh and citrus taste Grilled edamame always a must! Maitake mushrooms make a great side! Tried a few drinks off their summer menu, Calipso something , good but was a little sweet for me. Friend got the espresso martini made with vodka and has a great ratio of foam.

AST 77

Good place for Japanese food. Great service and nice ambient. Clean restrooms and bar area to watch sports. We were for lunch and it was great. Definitely we'll come back for dinner to see how is it going 😊.

Foodie Traveler

Probably the best sushi in town. There’s always a long line during dinner time, so we usually opt in for lunch. Grilled edamame is a must here. And if you like sashimi, then go for chirashi. And if you’re a ramen person, try their dry ramen. Sooo good! Parking can be a problem, but you can find some available spots inside the structure.

Saw Yu Mon

Quite a busy restaurant but does not take reservations on Saturday night. We managed to get seats pretty quickly at the sushi bar. The food is great , although I am not used to onion and tomatoes on top of sushi. Overall, we enjoyed it.

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V Turner

We came here for the first time for my birthday. No parking lot so we parked in the nearby garage. The place was busy so we sat and waited. The sushi was good. He loved the edamame as it was uniquely grilled and seasoned. The ramen was an extra $1 for spicy. It was also different from other ramen places. Not bad, but not a flavor I'd likely crave. The ice cream for my bday was a pleasant treat.

+1

Busy lunchtime hangout in Dublin when we were there. We sat at the sushi bar and ordered lunch ramen and a Poke Bowl. I forgot to take a photo of the Poke Bowl! But I did take a photo of the miso…

Busy lunchtime hangout in Dublin when we were there. We sat at the sushi bar and ordered lunch Ramen and a Poke Bowl. I forgot to take a photo of the Poke Bowl! But I did take a photo of the miso s…

Tried Amakara overall it was a really nice experience. The ambience is beautiful--clean, modern, and a great spot for a sit-down meal. The service was also super friendly and made us feel welcomed …

Tried Amakara overall it was a really nice experience. The ambience is beautiful--clean, modern, and a great spot for a sit-down meal. The service was also super friendly and made us feel welcomed …

Tried Amakara overall it was a really nice experience. The ambience is beautiful--clean, modern, and a great spot for a sit-down meal. The service was also super friendly and made us feel welcomed …

The food is solid; nothing particularly a standout other than the Tontoro since not a lot of places have robata on their menu. service was a tad slow on a Saturday night, as there were many large p…

This restaurant has delicious food at reasonable prices. service is good. They have excellent lunch and happy hour specials. Drinks are delicious. \nTips... the parking lot is small with no street …

This restaurant has delicious food at reasonable prices. Service is good. They have excellent lunch and happy hour specials. drinks are delicious. \nTips... the parking lot is small with no street …

expensive but the food is very tasty. good service and fancy ambiance. the ramen is good, as well as the sushi.

I love the food. The service can improve, it's so busy everyone looks rushed and drinks werent refilled in a timely manner.

An insane menu, so much to try, beautiful place in a fresh corner, and friendly easy going staff. Unfortunately the waitress didn't seem to know what beers were on tap, not ideal since Japan has thos…

Went with 3 coworkers as one of them enjoyed eating at Amakara. I was not particularly impressed by the sushi I ordered. The eel nigiri was delicious. I did not like how the oysters were dressed w…

Jerico Galuego

We’ve been to Amakara several times, and today was probably our last. We were immediately seated (no wait post-lunch rush on a Saturday at 1pm), but found ourselves sitting for 15+ minutes without any acknowledgment from wait staff or offered any water to our table. We ultimately chose to leave. This review still gets 3 stars though, because when done right regarding food and service, Amakara is amazing, and that had been our experience from the beginning when they were at their original location. However, we felt that things were just not the same for us since the move and continued coming giving Amakara multiple chances.

Let's get straight into it:\n\nGood: The freshness and quality of ingredients. Everything was fresh, high quality, and very clean. Sometimes when you eat raw fish you get a fishy aftertaste afterwa…

Rude host and rude server. Not even basic 101 customer service. We have been to Amakara before but unfortunately this was our last time.

Rude host and rude server. Not even basic 101 customer service. We have been to Amakara before but unfortunately this was our last time.

After receiving terrible service from the server Jose C. My partner and I decided not to leave a tip since we felt like we were pretty much left unattended the majority of our meal. My partner wa…

The waitress seemed annoyed any time I asked a question, which made the whole experience uncomfortable from the start. I did ask for a roll that wasn’t drenched in sauce, but I didn’t expect it to be this bland. The tuna on top was overdone and dry. Will not be coming back.

Nabil Nader

Sorry, no matter how good the food is, and it was good the last couple of times I was there, nothing compares to good hospitality and a warm welcome. Instead, I got arrogance, and poor customer service from both the hostess and the so called manager. Save me the details about your restaurant policy for having all parties there before being seated. They apply it selectively, and I am not going to lie so that I can be seated. I will go somewhere else. Which is what happened. Got there and was waiting in front of the Wait sign, it seems like forever, when at least 2 parties went by me and joined their friends who were already seated! I was completely ignored for at least 5 minutes with waiters wizzing by with no acknowledgment. And when the waitress finally got there, I told her party of 2. She said wait more until your party arrives, company policy! I refused, no other option given. I knew I was not going to eat there and asked to speak to the manager. She came and told me the same thing, except with the option to wait at the bar. Which I would have taken if I was presented with that in the first place. But I insisted of letting her know how ridiculous this policy of theirs is, and that I was never coming back to this place. At which time she said they have the right to refuse service to anyone and showed me the door! Lame.