AKA San Diego

Name: AKA San Diego
Address: 611 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 780-0430
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (130)

$31 to $50

Asian

611 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

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 130 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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AKA San Diego offers an "exciting new restaurant" experience with vibrant fusion flavors and a lively atmosphere. Perfect for celebrations, guests enjoy "great music and vibes" with an energetic DJ and club-like ambiance. While some find it "overpriced," the venue's stunning decor and "beautiful atmosphere" make it ideal for special occasions.

130 Reviews

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Paul
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was good but was very slow and not well timed. Sushi took longer than the Tomahawk steak!
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Nina VIP
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a fantastic idea and fusion! We loved the flavors, music and most important the service and atmosphere were perfect!
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Deborah
San Diego15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, beautiful venue, beautiful staff. We will be back!
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Jose
San Diego2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great birthday experience only problem was service was a little slow and when staff came to sing happy birthday to wife they timed it when son and husband went to restroom so we missed special moment and the server said sorry oh well.
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Carly
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Great food nice ambience. Crab fried rice was great. Service sucks we had to keep asking the bar people for help. Definitely cater more for drinks and party with the dj. So it is loud if you are looking for a quiet dinner this is not the place but definitely still has great food.
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Rachel
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved my experience at AKA. Please note: the noise level was low because I went before the evening crowd and way after the typical brunch crowd. Based on the DJ booth behind me, I am assuming that it gets very loud. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. It is pricey, but such a treat, and I would recommend others to treat themselves to the AKA experience.
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Linda
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome spot for birthdays! They did such a fun birthday dessert and the club vibe was awesome for my 30th!
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Ashley VIP
San Diego2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Sushi was good, but service was not great at all. Very expensive too. Dj was boring and played space Jams and lion king
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Jefferson
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to Eat.. Sushi, music, location, noodles.
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Hamilton VIP
San Diego14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time dining at AKA and it was excellent. The food was great and the restaurant had a cool vibe, a little clubby with a DJ booth that I believe got started later in the evening. The best part of the meal was the cold apps, including the miso snapper and tuna poke, but all the dishes were strong.
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AKA San Diego is rated 4.3 stars by 130 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

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 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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