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AKA San Diego

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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 B... read more

Location details

611 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA, 92101, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sat5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sun5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
4.7533 reviews
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Maisha R. 
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a month ago

This place was a little strange. They claim on the website to be the best Asian fusion restaurant in San Diego, it wasn't that great. We started with cocktails and mocktsils. I must say that the mocktail was excellent. We ordered the Thai green papaya salad, Maine lobster garlic noodles, and the miso black cod. Of the three, the black cod was the most successful dish. The lobster was seasoned but the noodles were extremely bland and overcooked to the point of being gummy. The salad was fine but very basic. The service was ... read more

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Gen N. 
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a month ago

We'll jump right into it with the food: We had some apps from the happy hour menu and found them to be the best part of our meal. The potstickers were outstanding - the meat was so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. The rock shrimp was fried and seasoned well. The entrees were just okay. We got the miso cod - the fish itself wasn't very tender, and the sauce was too thick and leaned a little too sweet. That said, it wasn't bad by any means. Just nothing spectacular. We also got the albacore roll - the rice wasn't gummy ... read more

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Akil O. 
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2 months ago

Robert was our waiter. Polite, helpful and welcoming. The food and ambience was top tier 

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Bhoomi G. 
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2 months ago

great service by Roberto thank you. Fun and great food! Dj/music and beautiful interior! 

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Hope M. 
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2 months ago

Super cool vibe, good food and great service from Roberto and team. Drinks and desserts were ok. Thank you! 

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Marilee S. 
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2 months ago

Roberto was very accommodating and gave wonderful recommendations on food and drinks. 

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Trescie R. 
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2 months ago

Food was great, vibe was great. We had the potstickers, sushi and Dan Dan noodles. All suggested by Roberto. Our server was great!!! 

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Rosalba .. 
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2 months ago

Please ask for Roberto! Sweetest man ever, great server ! Food was great , drinks were very good ! Ambiance was great! A lot of birthday fun here ! 10/10 experience ! 

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Alyssa G. 
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2 months ago

Went here for my early birthday dinner & it was perfect! Delicious food & drinks, amazing ambience with Asian inspired decor & live DJ, and fantastic service by our server Rob (Roberto)! Thank you for teaching us some Italian and showing us such great energy ! They even do sparklers & music with a Happy Birthday dessert for your bday! Thank you! Will definitely come again with more friends & family 

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How is AKA San Diego rated?

AKA San Diego has a 4.7 star rating with 533 reviews. 

When is AKA San Diego open?

AKA San Diego is closed now. It will open at 5:00 p.m.