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AKA San Diego, San Diego, CA

AKA San Diego

3.7
3.7
51 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 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 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
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 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.

51 Reviews

  1. Jeffrey

    San Diego

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lively atmosphere, great food and attentive service. Great spot for birthdays. On the loud side with the DJ and the dancers, so not a first date spot for most but fun place for sure.

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  2. Joanna

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. The food was amazing. We had the filet mignon pot stickers, the filet mignon and the salmon. Everything was delicious!

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  3. Maria Elena

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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

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  4. Karol

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    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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  5. Zara

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    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

  6. Abigail

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    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

  7. Danielle

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    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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  8. Giancarlo

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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AKA San Diego is rated 3.7 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for AKA San Diego

611 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Additional information

  • Area
    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, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access
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