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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
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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
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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...

Best sushi bar in Pittsburgh. 9/19/2006

Nakama is the best place to go with a big group of people to get great food, have fun, and get the best sushi in town! Pros: Ambience Cons: Parking more
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Delicious 9/19/2006

I absolutely love Nakama. Great atmosphere for dining and drinks. Always an interesting time. I have never had a negative experience at this restaurant. The food is always delicious. I always leave feeling filled and in a great mood. more
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Best Japanese Steakhouse in Pittsburgh 9/19/2006

The hibachi steak, shrimp, and chicken are amazing. The mushroom soup is to die for and the fried rice is delicious. Having your food cooked in front of you is all the entertainment you need. From the extraordinary food to the excellent service, Nakama is the spot to be, whether it be lunch or dinner. Pros: Everything Cons: Parking more
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Great for lunch 9/19/2006

I have been to Nakama several times for lunch. I have always found the staff to be courteous, prompt and helpful. The food is excellent. I highly recommend. more
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Great food-Lively atmosphere 9/19/2006

I have been to Nakama on a number of occasions and each time was a very enjoyable experience. Everything from the food to the clientele to the service is excellent. I would highly recommend it. more
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Best Japanese food ever 9/19/2006

I have never had better Japanese food anywhere else. Ever since I ate at Nakama, I won't even eat the Japanese in the mall because it just doesn't compare. Also, the chefs are amazing and extremely entertaining to watch. What I also enjoy is receiving newsletters and coupons in the mail from Nakama. I highly recommend Nakama to anyone who likes Japanese and wants to have a good time! more
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Best Sushi anywhere and a great dining experiance!! 9/19/2006

Nakama is a wonderful resturant that serves the best sushi and japanese food in town. The dining experiance is very relaxing. The chefs cook in front of you and the food is amazing!! You can also choose to sit else where in the resturant where the chef does not cook in front of you. The decsion is yours! I highly recommend you eat at Nakama!! more
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Awesome sushi! 9/19/2006

Nakama is theplace to go if you're craving sushi and want a nice place to go on the South \r Side. Contrasted by all the smokey bars and rowdy college places, Nakama is a classy, open place to enjoy a meal. more
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Best restaurant in Pittsburgh 9/19/2006

I absolutely love Nakama! It is the best place in the area. It's fun to watch the chefs cook the food and it's a wonderful environment to spend with one person or many! Highly recommended. more
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Hot happy hour scene and fantastic dining experience 9/19/2006

Nakama is worth the trip! It dishes out some of the best food in the city and the happy hour scene is hot AND affordable! I contstantly recommend it to out of town friends, vendors, and consultants that our visiting Pittsburgh. If you've never been you don't know what you're missing and you need to stop by immediately. Don't forget to call ahead for reservations. more
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Warm and acommodating atmosphere 9/19/2006

My wife and I were frequent visitors to Nakama prior to the birth of our daughter. She was born in June, and we've been back three times since then. The staff are always helpful with seating arrangements to make us comfortable. The food is always excellent and the show is always entertaining. I've taken several other family members and friends there. They enjoyed the atomosphere as well! more
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Great sushi and even better atmosphere. The performance is only rivaled by the portions and taste 9/19/2006

I visited Nakama for the first time on my birthday, and I was thoroughly impressed. The show was fantastic, and the meal was even better. They brought me a pineapple with sparklers flaring, while everyone at the table sang happy birthday to me. It was a great time. I was surprised at the portions, too. Normally, restaurants skimp on amount of food, but not price. Nakama prices are reasonable, given the amount you get to eat. more
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I love Nakama! 9/19/2006

Nakama is one of the few trendy spots in Pittsburgh. The ambiance is great... very attractive to a young professional crowd. The food is awesome and you always get plenty. I would recommend Nakama to anyone! more
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GREAT FOOD, GREAT ATMOSPHERE! 9/19/2006

Nakama is not only trendy, but the appetizers are delicious, the staff is ultra-friendly, the drinks yummy! You cannot go wrong stopping here to start your night, or to spend the entire night with friends or a date. Wonderful! more
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Unique Sushi 9/19/2006

I like to go to Nakama because they have some of the most unique forms of sushi that I've ever seen. Their Maki rolls are fun and inventive. The chefs are very personable and will help you to decide what will work best for your tastes! Its a trendy spot with trendy cuisine. more
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Favorite Japanese Restaurant 9/19/2006

I have visited Nakama's several times and have never been disappointed. The service was always prompt and friendly. The chef's were entertaining and the food was excellent. \r The scallops were outstanding as well as the steak dishes.\r After the first time I went there, I returned several times with different companions. Everyone was impressed and also returned with other people at other times. The menu covers something for everyone. more
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Best Steak House In Pittsburgh 9/19/2006

If your looking for great food, great service, and a great location, there isn't any place better than Nakama's on the South Side. My girlfriend and I love it, its by far our favorite place in Pittsburgh. The chefs are amazing and you won't find food this good prepared right before you anywhere else! more
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Great atmophere, food 9/19/2006

If you like energy, buzz, this is the place for you. Not your boring restaurant. The food is excellent, maybe a little pricey but not when compared to other restaurants of this level in other cities. This is the place to be and be seen! more
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GREAT SUSHI ROLLS AND SASHIMI! 9/18/2006

Nakama is a great place for anyone that is interested in trying sashimi/sushi for the first time, and veterans can enjoy themselves too. I have bad experiences with sashimi (raw fish) in the past, and was unwilling to give it another shot. After much convincing from my dining companion, we were off to Nakama. I was DEFINITELY impressed, and so glad I gave 'raw fish' another chance..it was SO fresh here, and the wasabi and soy sauce provided were the perfect compliment...absolutely tantalizing. Nakama also offers a wide variety of other choices for those not into eating raw fish, including amazing steaks and an assortment of delicious appetizers that can satisfy anyone's needs. Nakama does get a bit crowded on weekends, but what else can you expect from Southside? Everywhere is crowded, the weekends in Southside have always been touristy. If you like big crowds go on a weekend, for a more discreet dining experience, head down on a weekday before happy hour, you will not regret it! Nakama is 4 stars in my book! more
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Best hibachi restaurant!! 9/18/2006

I have to eat there once a week, it is so good. I recommend the shrimp and chicken. The chefs are the best. 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.

Owner Message

  • 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.

Editorial

  • 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
Additional information
  • 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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