Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side

4.0

1431 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

3 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

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Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is a hip, fresh approach to Japanese cuisine. Enjoy the knife wielding chefs & experience why Nakama has the absolute best tasting hibachi grilled steak, chicken & seafood as well as the best sushi in Pittsburgh.

Nakama has won numerous awards including: Best Japanese/Sushi Restaurant by Pittsburgh Magazine from 2005 through 2018. Experience why Nakama is getting Pittsburgh's vote!

We are located at heart of the historic South Side at 1611 East Carson Street & 10636 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Teppanyaki
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:30pm. Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:30pm Sunday: 12:00pm - 9:30pm (dinner menu served all day)
Phone number
(412) 381-6000
Website
https://nakamass.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Appetizer & Sushi platters are available for off-site drop-off.
Private party facilities
Let us host your special event! Whether a birthday party, office function or any other special occasion - we take care of all the fine details, bringing your event to life, just as you imagined. Host your next party or get together at Nakama. For more information email party@nakamass.com
Private party contact
Nakama's Private Event's Team: (412) 381-6000

Location
1611 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
17th
Parking details
Valet is available Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00pm. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
51A, 51B, 51C, 51D & 54C
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Free Valet Parking
Multiple dates available
Wed - Sat - 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
We are now offering complimentary valet parking every Thursday- Saturday beginning at 5:30. Just pull up & show your reservation confirmation to valet.

Nakama SaladUSD 3.29
Spring baby greens and tomatoes tossed with nakama's homemade ginger dressing infused with fresh orange and a blend of herbs
Miso SoupUSD 3.99
A delicately flavored soy based soup simmered with tofu and wakame
Nakama Onion SoupUSD 2.99
A light flavored broth simmered with grilled onions and mushrooms
Seaweed SaladUSD 4.99
Wakame seaweed finished with oils and seasonings
Spicy Squid SaladUSD 5.99
Ika squid marinated in a spicy blend of seasonings and oils
EdamameUSD 4.99
Soybean pods boiled tender then lightly salted
White RiceUSD 1.99
Hibachi Fried RiceUSD 3.29
Onions, egg and mixed vegetables, seared table side
Spicy EdamameUSD 5.99
Soybean pods tossed with a blend of red pepper flakes, garlic and sea salt
House Made Egg Rolls (2)
- VeggieUSD 6.99
- Spicy ChickenUSD 8.99
- ShrimpUSD 7.99

Lettuce Wraps

"Original Chicken"USD 8.99
Spiced chicken and water chestnuts cooked in a tangy teriyaki sauce, served with lettuce for you to wrap
Chicken AlmondUSD 9.99
Diced chicken, toasted almonds and water chestnuts in a spicy soy-chili sauce served with lettuce for you to wrap
Korean Bbq BeefUSD 10.99
Tender beef tips, onions and red peppers sauteed in a sweet and spicy gingered brown sauce served with lettuce for you to wrap
Seared Sea ScallopsUSD 12.99
Scallops, mushrooms and scallions sauteed in a basil-lime coconut cream served with lettuce for you to wrap

Appetizers

Stir Fry VegetablesUSD 4.99
Fresh cut vegetables stir fried in our signature seasonings
Shrimp TempuraUSD 10.99
Fresh, succulent shrimp batter dipped then fried to a crisp golden brown, served with our ginger soy sauce
GyozaUSD 6.99
Nakama's own pot stickers...wonton Skins filled with shrimp and vegetables, these dumplings are offered to you steamed or fried, presented with a ginger dipping sauce
Spicy ChickenUSD 8.99
Boneless, crispy tempura chicken tossed in our tangy chili sauce
Steak SkewersUSD 9.99
Tender beef marinated with a blend of herbs and spices, then skewered and grilled to perfection
Miso Glazed SalmonUSD 9.99
Fresh salmon broiled with a touch of citrus and miso sauce
Sea ScallopsUSD 13.99
Succulent day boat scallops cooked with teriyaki sauce, served with a mild peanut sauce
Coconut ShrimpUSD 8.99
Butterflied shrimp coated with a coconut breading and fried golden brown and served with a garlic-chili sauce
Marinated Beef TipsUSD 9.99
Tender marinated beef tips grilled to perfection and served with our own signature steak sauce
Seared New York StripUSD 11.99
Our hand cut strip steak is seasoned and seared with our signature spices
Crab FrittersUSD 9.99
A signature blend of premium crabmeat and seasonings rolled into bite sized balls and served with shrimp sauce
YakitoriUSD 8.99
Tender, boneless chicken skewered and grilled with our teriyaki and served with peanut sauce
Seared Ahi TunaUSD 10.99
Seasoned yellowfin tuna wok seared and thinly sliced
"Talking" ShrimpUSD 10.99
Fresh shrimp caramelized with ginger in a chili-garlic sauce served on a bed of crispy noodles
Crispy Salmon FrittersUSD 9.99
A house blend of premium scottish salmon, scallions and seasonings rolled in panko and served with a mango-ginger dipping sauce

Hibachi Menu

Specialty Dinner

Our specialty dinners are served with your choice of mushroom or shrimp flambé appetizer, our nakama salad and onion soup presented with steamed white rice and the freshest hibachi vegetables. Extras shrimp flambe $6.79, Teppan mushrooms $3.79, Fried rice $3.29 Extra options available for any of our specialty or traditional dinners

Hibachi ChateaubriandUSD 34.99
This one will melt in your mouth... A prime, center cut beef filet seared in garlic butter
Imperial SteakUSD 29.99
Prime cut new york strip grilled to your liking then seasoned with our signature blend of spices and herbs
Bob's Favorite Triple CombinationUSD 28.99
Our hibachi strip steak, a tender breast of chicken and succulent shrimp all seasoned and seared
Suzanne's Splash and MeadowUSD 26.99
Prime cut new york strip grilled to your liking then seasoned with our signature blend of spices and herbs
Katie's Surf and TurfUSD 39.99
Prime cut new york strip grilled to your liking then seasoned with our signature blend of spices and herbs
Dragon's DelightUSD 24.99
Generous portions of succulent shrimp and tender chicken breast seared in nakama's signature seasonings
Kobe Strip SteakUSD 69.99
Legendary delicacy from japan... This strip steak is cut from tender, finely marbled and fully flavored kobe beef
Butcher's ChoiceUSD 25.99
Fresh cut from the block... Both a strip steak and breast of chicken seared with our signature seasonings
Imperial FeastUSD 45.99
Pick three of the following: (sorry, no duplications) south african lobster tail, strip steak, filet mignon, shrimp, scallops, tuna steak or breast of chicken
Nakama's Seafood FavoriteUSD 30.99
Real seafood classic... Fresh shrimp, tender day boat scallops and a prime cut of tuna steak
Seafood CombinationUSD 38.99
Tempting south african lobster tail presented with succulent shrimp and our tender day boat scallops
Land and SeaUSD 32.99
Match made in the orient... Our juicy strip steak and tender day boat scallops seared with our signature seasonings

Traditional Dinners

Our traditional dinners are served with your choice of mushroom or shrimp flambé appetizer, our nakama salad and onion soup, presented with steamed white rice and the freshest hibachi vegetables. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.

Hibachi ScallopsUSD 30.99
These fresh, sweet and tender day boat scallops are seared with nakama's signature seasonings
Nakama LobsterUSD 41.99
Two south african lobster tails grilled and seared with our signature blend of seasonings
Hibachi ShrimpUSD 20.99
Succulent shrimp seared in our signature blend of nakama's seasonings... Oh so good
Nakama Tuna SteakUSD 23.99
Our best seven ounce cut of fresh tuna seasoned and seared with nakama's signature seasonings
Hibachi Strip SteakUSD 21.99
Our hand cut strip steak is seasoned and seared with our signature blend of spices
Hibachi Sesame ChickenUSD 17.99
Tender chicken breast spiced with sesame seeds then seared with nakama's signature seasonings
Filet MignonUSD 26.99
The most tender of steaks... This hand cut beef tenderloin is seasoned then seared to your liking
Vegetable DelightUSD 16.99
Medley of fresh cut oriental vegetables seasoned, sautéed and served with your choice of tofu or mushroom appetizer
Diablo (Spicy)
Your choice of seafood, chicken or filet mignon seared and served with a medley of fresh cut vegetables, presented over japanese udon noodles. Served with soup and nakama salad
- Seafood (Shrimp and Scallops)USD 28.99
- Seafood (Shrimp and Scallops)USD 20.99
- FiletUSD 29.99

Noodles

Diablo (Spicy)
Your choice of seafood, chicken or filet mignon seared and served with a medley of fresh cut vegetables, presented over japanese udon noodles
- ChickenUSD 20.99
- Seafood (Shrimp and Scallops)USD 28.99
- FiletUSD 29.99
Chicken with Sweet Ginger CreamUSD 19.99
Chicken seared and served with a medly of fresh cut vegetabls, presented over lo mein noodles with a sweet hawaiin ginger cream
Shrimp with Basil-Lime Coconut CreamUSD 24.99
Shrimp seared and served with a medley of fresh cut vegetables, presented over udon noodles with a light basil-lime coconut cream

Lunch Menu

Nakamas lunch menu is served with your choice of mushroom or shrimp flambe appetizer, our nakama salad or onion soup and fried rice.

Hibachi ScallopsUSD 15.99
These fresh, sweet and tender day boat scallops are seared with nakama's signature seasonings
Shrimp and ChickenUSD 13.99
The perfect combination of succulent shrimp and tender chicken
Hibachi ShrimpUSD 11.99
Succulent shrimp seared in our signature blend of nakama's seasonings... Oh so good
Nakama Tuna SteakUSD 14.99
Our best seven ounce cut of fresh tuna seasoned and seared with nakama's signature seasonings
Filet MignonUSD 12.99
The most tender of steaks... This hand cut beef tenderloin is seasoned then seared to your liking
Hibachi Sesame ChickenUSD 10.99
Tender chicken breast spiced with sesame seeds then seared with nakama's signature seasonings
Hibachi Strip SteakUSD 11.99
Our hand cut strip steak is seasoned and seared with our signature blend of spices
Vegetable DelightUSD 9.99
Medley of fresh cut oriental vegetables seasoned, sauteed and served with your choice of tofu or mushroom appetizer
Filet and Shrimp ComboUSD 15.99
The best of both worlds... Our tender filet mignon paired with shrimp

Kids Menu

12 years and under please includes your choice of soup or salads, served with vegetables, steamed rice and a dish of ice cream

Main

Combination $13.99 Choice of two

ShrimpUSD 9.99
ChickenUSD 8.99
SteakUSD 9.99

Kids Specialty Drinks

Served with a lite-up cube for the kids to keep

Karate KidUSD 5.99
Pepsi and grenadine
Cherry BlossomUSD 5.99
Ginger ale and grenadine
Virgin Pina ColadaUSD 5.99
Virgin Strawberry DaiquiriUSD 5.99
Lite-up ice cubes included in some drinks or can be purcheased for only $4 (go ahead and take some home)

Dessert

Celebrate special occasions at nakama! For a spectacular time add a special sparkle to any dessert, it will make any occasion unforgettable

Dessert SparklerUSD 5.00
In Ice CreamUSD 8.79
In Fresh PineappleUSD 9.79
Ice CreamUSD 3.79
Ask your server about today's feature
Fresh PineappleUSD 4.79
Fresh cut pineapple, sweet and delicious

What 1,431 people are saying

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4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side offers an engaging dining experience with "fantastic hibachi chefs" and "excellent service." Diners appreciate the "great food" and memorable celebrations. However, some mention a need for improved "ventilation" and quicker service. The atmosphere is lively, making it a good choice for special occasions.

1,431 Reviews

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Jessica
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant changed the reservation time without consulting us. The place was loud and smoky. Not impressive. Will not return.
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Chad
Pittsburgh
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a great visit, just a little understaffed but I understand it is hard to find good restaurant workers. We had to wait a long time for drinks and for our chef to come to the table. Other than that our hibachi guy was fantastic and the food was great!
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Sally
VIP
Pittsburgh
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Valentine’s Day dinner. The food was yummy as always. I was impressed by the service. It was a very busy night but we had a very typical wait times for drinks, the hibachi etc. Our sever kept up with drink refills, to-go container requests etc. A pleasant experience and nice start to the rest of our evening.
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James
Pittsburgh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was extremely slow even at the bar, we were there an hour and had only been given one drink and nobody had taken our food order. When we were finally able to flag down a bartender it took another half an hour for our sushi to come out and and 45 minutes after that before our meal came out and it was cold and dry (we had the steak). We were being ignored at the bar (which was half empty) and only got 3 refills. To sum it up most of the night we were sitting with empty glasses and cold food with a staff that apparently couldn't see us.
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Melissa
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have gone to Nakama for 15.+ years and haven’t been there in a few years. It was the worst hibachi I’ve ever had. Everything was different, tasteless and just a huge disappointment. Used to be our favorite but not anymore.
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Nikki
Pittsburgh
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Past few times eating here have not been up to par. We gave it another chance and were not disappointed! Every thing was cooked perfectly!
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Elizabeth
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Looking noticeably dingy— could use a refresh. Smoke level was bad— need to invest in some kind of fans/ventilation . Worst part was disgusting bathroom -trash overflowing everywhere. Some kind of ripped apart soap dispensers laying on the floor. Would not return
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ProfBob
Pittsburgh
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant was incredibly noisy. That combined with how diners are lined up along the sides of a Hibachi Table, meant that in a party of four, people at the ends of that string of diners could not hear each other. This turned a communal meal into a solitary experience. And the food was pretty bad. The Hibachi chef spent so much time on his spiel that he overcooked the food tremendously. Our chicken dishes were very dry and almost inedible.
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Carrie
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was great. Service was excellent. Our food was honestly perfection. I was surprised that we were basically the only table in the restaurant for lunch at the time we were there. I would of appreciated a lunch size menu and lunch prices. In the past the lunch menu was available on Saturdays. I think more people would come out on Saturdays for lunch if the lunch menu was available. It would feel like a better value in these economic times. If I was in during dinner hours for dinner I would think the prices were appropriate and it would be more affordable to dine for lunch more often at Nakama. Mary was our server and Denny was our chef. They were awesome and very attentive. Everyone in the restaurant was professional and hospitable without being intrusive. So thank you for that.
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Chase
Dallas
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This was the worst birthday experience I’ve ever had. It took over an hour just to place our order, and when the food and drinks finally arrived, many of them were wrong. To make matters worse, we were handed our checks before we even had cake. The staff started cleaning the restaurant while we were still eating—someone even mopped the floor without putting up a caution sign, causing a member of our group to slip and fall. The entire experience was unacceptable and disappointing. I would not recommend this place.
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FAQs

Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 381-6000.

Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side is rated 4 stars by 1431 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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3 Mar 2025

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Google Map for Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side

1611 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Additional information

Cross Street
17th
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:30pm. Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:30pm Sunday: 12:00pm - 9:30pm (dinner menu served all day)
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Teppanyaki
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet is available Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00pm. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
51A, 51B, 51C, 51D & 54C
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://nakamass.com/
Phone number
(412) 381-6000
Catering
Appetizer & Sushi platters are available for off-site drop-off.
Private party facilities
Let us host your special event! Whether a birthday party, office function or any other special occasion - we take care of all the fine details, bringing your event to life, just as you imagined. Host your next party or get together at Nakama. For more information email party@nakamass.com
Private party contact
Nakama's Private Event's Team: (412) 381-6000

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Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side

Make a booking

Select a time

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

79 Pittsburgh Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Free Valet Parking

Starters Menu

Soups, Salads & Starters

Nakama SaladUSD 3.29

Miso SoupUSD 3.99

Nakama Onion SoupUSD 2.99

Seaweed SaladUSD 4.99

Spicy Squid SaladUSD 5.99

EdamameUSD 4.99

White RiceUSD 1.99

Hibachi Fried RiceUSD 3.29

Spicy EdamameUSD 5.99

House Made Egg Rolls (2)

Lettuce Wraps

"Original Chicken"USD 8.99

Chicken AlmondUSD 9.99

Korean Bbq BeefUSD 10.99

Seared Sea ScallopsUSD 12.99

Appetizers

Stir Fry VegetablesUSD 4.99

Shrimp TempuraUSD 10.99

GyozaUSD 6.99

Spicy ChickenUSD 8.99

Steak SkewersUSD 9.99

Miso Glazed SalmonUSD 9.99

Sea ScallopsUSD 13.99

Coconut ShrimpUSD 8.99

Marinated Beef TipsUSD 9.99

Seared New York StripUSD 11.99

Crab FrittersUSD 9.99

YakitoriUSD 8.99

Seared Ahi TunaUSD 10.99

"Talking" ShrimpUSD 10.99

Crispy Salmon FrittersUSD 9.99

Hibachi Menu

Specialty Dinner

Hibachi ChateaubriandUSD 34.99

Imperial SteakUSD 29.99

Bob's Favorite Triple CombinationUSD 28.99

Suzanne's Splash and MeadowUSD 26.99

Katie's Surf and TurfUSD 39.99

Dragon's DelightUSD 24.99

Kobe Strip SteakUSD 69.99

Butcher's ChoiceUSD 25.99

Imperial FeastUSD 45.99

Nakama's Seafood FavoriteUSD 30.99

Seafood CombinationUSD 38.99

Land and SeaUSD 32.99

Traditional Dinners

Hibachi ScallopsUSD 30.99

Nakama LobsterUSD 41.99

Hibachi ShrimpUSD 20.99

Nakama Tuna SteakUSD 23.99

Hibachi Strip SteakUSD 21.99

Hibachi Sesame ChickenUSD 17.99

Filet MignonUSD 26.99

Vegetable DelightUSD 16.99

Diablo (Spicy)

Noodles

Diablo (Spicy)

Chicken with Sweet Ginger CreamUSD 19.99

Shrimp with Basil-Lime Coconut CreamUSD 24.99

Lunch Menu

Hibachi ScallopsUSD 15.99

Shrimp and ChickenUSD 13.99

Hibachi ShrimpUSD 11.99

Nakama Tuna SteakUSD 14.99

Filet MignonUSD 12.99

Hibachi Sesame ChickenUSD 10.99

Hibachi Strip SteakUSD 11.99

Vegetable DelightUSD 9.99

Filet and Shrimp ComboUSD 15.99

Kids Menu