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Nakama Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar

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1611 E Carson St (at S 16th Street)
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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(412) 381-6000
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Nakama Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
Nakama Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
Nakama Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
Nakama Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
Nakama Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
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Best

Love the food! The best food I've had in a long time. The service was a little slow. But I didn't mind.

Worst

I totally agree with every reviews on here that talk about the terrible service and rude awful manager. I've eaten at nakama a few times. It's either hit or miss. My time there is...

Great Sushi 9/21/2006

Always have a great time when we visit Pittsburgh from Altoona. Love the Strip and always catch a ball game or two with our Pittsburgh friends. We would never think of returning home without a stop at Nakama for a belly full of great sushi. We really like the spicy tuna. We've never been disappointed, ever! more
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I love Nakama 9/20/2006

Nakama is an all-around great restaurant. In the many times I have been there, I have received nothing less than excellent food and wonderful service. The table-side cooking is fun without being ""tourist-y"" and the chefs are excellent at what they do. The prices are very reasonable and the food is delicious. In the evenings and weekends, the adult bar crowd is great, but I can take my children there for lunch (and I do - they love it, too). The atmosphere is upbeat and friendly, it's always clean, and the employees are very accomodating. I've never had a bad experience at Nakama! Pros: Fun, great food, excellent service Cons: Not the place for a very private meal - but that's what makes it so fun. more
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BEST JAPANESE IN PITTSBURGH 9/20/2006

The atmosphere is trendy and Nakama is THE place to be on the South Side. I don't know of another place in the 'Burgh that is like this. The servers are always very knowledgeable and helpful. The food is better than any other japanese in pittsburgh! A DONT MISS!!! more
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Best Hibachi meals! 9/20/2006

Nakama offers a wonderful atmosphere as well as quick and friendly service. The food is always wonderful and perfectly prepared! The chefs are entertaining and make your meal an event to remember! more
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Killer food, fun and friends !!!! 9/20/2006

I have been to many places now that have sushi and I have to say that Nakama is the best. They offer so many different things that others do not!! The decor is fabulous as well. The place is always exciting. I have never had a bad time - the chefs always make me laugh when I eat at the tables. And I must say the Nakama Como is my favorite drink ever!!! When I have a bad day nothing makes it better than my sushi rolls !!! Pros: always a great time - when ever Cons: it is so good that is packed all the time more
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Great sushi. Fun atmosphere. Good crowd mix. Efficient staff, great location 9/20/2006

One of the best place to visit in the Southside. Excellent customer service. Fun place to eat or just stop for a drink. Love it! I go at least once a week more
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WOW! One of my favorite Japanese Steakhouses!!! 9/20/2006

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! It is very busy . . . it seems like all the time (and there is good reason for this)! Make a reservation and you will be seated near instantaneously. The sushi is fabulous and the entertainment (tableside chef) is always spetacular! This is my favorite place to eat and the prime corner location just adds to the experience! I have been to several Japanese Steakhouses (both in and outside of Pittsburgh) and this is by far my favorite. Thank you! ** My favorite is Seafood Diablo . . . it's a little spicey and quite delicious! Cons: Ambience, food more
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Fun and Fantastic Food!!! 9/20/2006

I think they should open one in DC!!! I went to school in Pittsburgh, but now reside in the DC area and try to get to Nakama any time I'm in PA! The atmosphere is fun, great drinks, appetizers, and entrees! I especially love your eel rol....mmmmm!!! I took my mother there for her birthday and she is not apt to try new foods, but the ambiance changed all that! Fabulous chefs, food, and waitstaff!! more
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Wonderful Food and Atmosphere for All Ages 9/20/2006

Nakama's food is awesome. Service is wonderful and entertaining. My children love to go to Nakama's. I often chose Nakama's to celebrate a special occassion, but also great for no occassion at all ! A MUST TRY ! more
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Best Atmosphere and Sushi 9/20/2006

I recently went to Nalama for the first time with a groups of friends...it was the greatest atmosphere and greatest food that I have had in a long time! The staff was wonderful and so was the ENTIRE experience...highy recommend for anyone!!!! Pros: ambience, food Cons: parking more
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Great Service -- Staff couldn't be nicer to our large group 9/20/2006

The filet was excellent --- we had a group of 10 adults and 1 baby --- the staff couldn't be nicer to try to keep the baby entertained. They had a big GONG for the birthday celebration and let us bring our own cake. Great night out -- HIGHLY RECOMMEND !!! Pros: valet parking in South Side is GREAT ! Cons: Low lighting ment hard to read for older folks ! more
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Great Sushi! 9/20/2006

Nakama is one of my favorite places to go in Pittsburgh. They have great sushi and a wonderful atmosphere. I always have a great experience either eating or just going for drinks there. more
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All aroud great dinner experience!! 9/20/2006

The atmosphere, the food, and the service are all excelent. Whenever friends come to town to visit we make sure that Nakama is one of our stops. Also the bar has fabulous drinks and the menu prices are very reasonable with large portions. more
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Friendly enviroment 9/20/2006

Nakama's is the nice place to be whehter tou want to enjoy and nice refreshing drink are you are just trying to meet new people. Sitting at the hibach style table with someone you don't even know is just an expeience in it's self. When you go out to eat you are just so used to sitting with the folks that you came to the resturant with. But here at Nakama's they want everyone to feel as though they know each other. And for the sushi it is great i never ate sushi before I came to Nakama now that is the only place that I will eat it from. And the chefs cooking the food right in front of you is an experience also. They are not just cooking they are also entertaining you at the same time and that is something also. If you are looking for a new place to eat are even some what of a romantic night Nakama's is the place. Pros: Service Cons: Parking more
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I LOVE THIS PLACE 9/20/2006

Nakama has to be the best Japanese Steakhouse in town. I visit Almost every Monday. The staff is friendly and quick. Have yet to have a bad chef! Pricing is very reasonable for the LARGE amount of food you recieve! You will not leave this place without a to go box! If your looking for a fun night out and some great entertainment go to Nakama, you will be happy you went!!! See you Guys on Monday. Get me the Bob's Special!!!!! Pros: Bob's Special on Monday Night! Cons: NONE! I LOVE THIS PLACE more
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best sushi 9/20/2006

amazing service, great food, fun atmosphere......i would reccomend to anyone.....call aheadd for reservations more
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Delicious food, excellent service 9/20/2006

I've gone to Nakama many, many times and whether it's for sushi or habachi, it's always been excellent!! The servers are always efficient, and the chefs are amazing!!!! It's always more than just a dinner when we go there. I love the fact that they have a rewards program as well. Ever since I signed up I've recieved awesome coupons every few months, which just gives us one more reason to keep coming back! Definitely sign up for it the next time you go there! As for the menu, if you go to the sushi bar get the HAWAIIAN rolls..... i get them almost everytime and they are sooooooo good!!!!!! more
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Hands down, its the best restaurant in Pittsburgh 9/20/2006

Nakama is the best restaurant in Pittsburgh. The staff is great, and the food is fantastic. I was never a sushi fan until I had tuna there. My friends and I also love the happy hour. The appetizers are great and at a great price!! more
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THE TUNA IS WORTH IT! 9/20/2006

Seriously, I have never tasted tuna like this! I know that sounds silly, but it's true. I have been to Nakama several times, and despite the large selection on the menu, I always order the tuna dinner. I was in Myrtle Beach this summer and went to a fantastic japanese restaurant, Yamato, and while i felt the entertainment provided by the chef was better/livelier, they didn't even have tuna on the menu. As long as you continue to have the tuna, you'll have a faithful patron!! haha : )\r p.s. - to those complaining about the parking- hello, it's the southside - who DOES have good parking?? quit putting that as a con! plus, they have valet - well worth the few extra bucks more
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Great Sushi 9/20/2006

Whether you are in the mood for sushi or a few drinks Nakama is a posh place to go with a great reputation! No matter what time of day I go there I never seem to wait any longer than any other popular restraunt in town! Definately try their spicy tuna app. Pros: upbeat, young, posh Cons: southside parking (can't be advoided, but it's worth it) more
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In a space big enough to hold an audience of 200, dinner isn't just a meal, it's a performance.

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  • In 2003, Nakama Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar made its appearance in Pittsburgh's trendy South Side. Savor the incredible creations with limitless options provided by our sushi chef, which are almost too beautiful to eat. Almost.

    Nakama is a hip, trendy scene where patrons can enjoy the knife-wielding skill and showmanship of our specially trained chefs, our unique appetizers and the best sushi in Pittsburgh. Our guests will be rewarded with frequent dining points upon joining our free VIP program.

    The private party room is available for private functions and large group dining.

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  • The Scene
    Appropriately, "nakama" means "friend" in Japanese. And whether you're sipping cocktails at the sleek, wrap-around bar, sampling raw fish at the sushi station, or dining at one...

  • 11/26/2003 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Sun 1pm-10pm, Mon-Wed 11am-10pm, Thu-Sat 11am-11pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Southside Flats
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