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Nakama Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

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Local(412) 381-6000

1611 E Carson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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Nakama Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
Local(412) 381-6000

1611 E Carson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

http://www.eatatnakama.com

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For four star Japanese, try Nakama Japanese Steakhouse in Pittsburgh. This is a great place. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's known for its sushi. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features catering and fine wines. This place is open late and good for groups.

Message From Nakama Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

  • Voted Best Sushi in Pittsburgh
  • Private party room
  • Free VIP program

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.

User Reviews of Nakama Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

Yelp.com Review - by Jeff G.

2.0 of 5 stars. DISCLAIMER: I've only ever tried the sushi. I have no clue about the hibatchi bar.I was delighted to see that I'm not the only one who finds this place to be completely overrated and overpriced. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rae C.

2.0 of 5 stars. My friends and I are SO into hibachi, and go quite often to various ones in the city. This time, we thought we would try Nakama. One of the other couples in our group happened to have a $50 gift...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa E.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good food but you are paying for the atmosphere. Can't order sushi for take out past 5pm or somewhere around that time. Gets easily crowded and so loud you can't hear your friends talking. I go to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by john f.

3.0 of 5 stars. now i sympathize with a lot of the reviews for nakama, but in 3 separate experiences i've never had anything close to a 1 star time. our most recent trip led us to the sushi bar where the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katelyn M.

1.0 of 5 stars. I'm a big fan of hibachi-style cooking, and my old place on the South Side was right down the street from Nakama, so I was excited to try it when I still lived there. Once was enough, I'll never go...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mangala M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Nakama has OK sushi. Nakama is noisy, the waiters take forever to serve you, and it's way overpriced. If you want authentic sushi go to CHAYA THE BEST SUSHI IN THE BURGH!
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Angel I.

1.0 of 5 stars. Great location in Southside and good if you want to fulfill a Hibachi craving. However, not the greatest Hibachi, nor the most authentic either. It's also really loud in the restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela C.

2.0 of 5 stars. It's interesting that one of the most crowded restaurants in the South Side (possibly, all of Pittsburgh?) has such bad ratings on Yelp. I think Yelpers have it right in the case. Nakama totally did...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat S.

1.0 of 5 stars. This is a god-awful excuse for a restaurant. The actual serving of food is last on its list of priorities, which run something like this:1) Having heavily-made-up waitresses treat diners rudely.2)...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bethany T.

1.0 of 5 stars. For the life of me, I can't understand why people rave about this place. Their sushi is lousy, and their hibachi is mediocre at best! And waaaaay overpriced.Granted the location is great and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went to the hibachi with a few friends here on a weeknight, and I didn't try the sushi so I can't speak to it. It was pretty packed and indeed, it was very loud and very dark. You seriously might...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jarad B.

1.0 of 5 stars. The men on capital hill have no right to tell me WHAT TO DO!
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by monique m.

1.0 of 5 stars. I worked at a top notch sushi restaurant and was educated very well with the real definition of sushi over summer. and having come back to pittsburgh and eating at nakama, i was sadly disappointed. no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Abigail S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I ate at Nakama for the first time last night, sat at the sushi bar with two friends, ordered a ton of food, and an expensive bottle of sake (which was over priced and soso in quality). Despite the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Abigail E.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love sushi - and even though Nakama is always extremely busy and crowded, they have a great sushi menu. I had the avocado and Philadelphia roll when I was last here, but one young chef was very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Coco D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Review for Bar/Scene Only:My mom says my crackface cousin (she doesn't call him that) raves about this place. My random childhood friend's boss told me I should come here to meet interesting people....
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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Quickly fadinga��

Nakama is one of those places in Pittsburgh that everyone goes to because of...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ming-Jou C.

2.0 of 5 stars. If you want Benihana's in Pittsburgh, I guess this is the place to go. Other than the fact that they have some marketing and advertising genius who's greased the palms of every "guide to the city" and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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server stole two credit cards, horrible customer service

Server stole two credit cards, didn't even feel bad. Manager did nothing and still charged the meals on the cards even though there were no signatures! Super disappointing for a place that's supposed to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen M.

1.0 of 5 stars. ICK--avoid this place. I took one bite of the sushi and stopped eating it. It tasted funny and waaaaaay fishy. Our chef wasn't Asian but some white guy who didn't knock my socks off. All he did...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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NAKAMA SERVER LOST MY CREDIT CARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last Thursday night while eating at Nakama, I gave the server my credit card to close out my bill. After waiting for over 20 minutes I asked to please have my bill/credit card back. Approximatly another 20...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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great time everytime

Nakama is one of the best restaurants in the city...the food is wonderful, the atmosphere is great as is the service....i eat there at least once a week and am never disppointed.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Fabulous food & upscale bar

I met a few girlfriends at Nakama on Friday night and had the best time. The...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Terrible customer experience, Junior Varsity Staff

Sorry this is going to be a bit long winded. I was visiting family from out of town and had never been here. I pulled up the dinner menu online and looked at the great selection. I then called to make a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by adam o.

1.0 of 5 stars. The food is great if you are there for food and if it was still 2005. The sushi is sub-par and on more than one occasion I've left their feeling a bit ill from it. As another reviewer wrote, "Nakama...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Great Atmosphere, Mediocre food

While Nakama is the perfect place for a few cocktails and some 'okay' sushi and steak, don't come here expecting the world's greatest meal. You will leave unsatisfied. A few things to understand before making...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Not Very good

I made reservations at Nakama on a Friday night. It was very busy and valet parking was the only way of parking. We waited about 20 minutes past our reservation and were seated at large table where our chef...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron C.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've tried to like Nakama, I really have. There is a serious shortage of good sushi in the Southside.....as in there are only two places to go for it. With the renovation and new ownership of the old...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Shananagans!

I wrote my original review (below) and was wondering who these people were that were giving Nakama 5 star ratings. So I did a little exploring and found that most of the five hundred and sixty some reviews...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Neal M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I go here a few times a month, mostly because I think the bar scene is probably one of the most fun in Pittsburgh. It gets pretty crowded especially on the weekends, but the staff does a good job...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Worst/Most over rated Restaurant in Pittsburgh

Been there 3 times....shame on me but wanted to give it a chance....nothing good to say. Overpriced, terrible service and is way over packed/booked on Fridays and Saturdays!!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Good food, horrible management

Nakama has great food. The quality of the filet is fantastic and the tuna steak is my favorite dish on the menu. The dressing and sauces are good, but very inconsistent. I used to eat at Nakama once every week...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Pittsburgh's newest tableside Japanese cooking

Nakama is one of Pittsburgh's newest Japanese table top cooking type of resturaunts. The Chefs are highly trained individuals who make the meal both entertaining and enjoyable. Many of Nakama's Chefs came from...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrian B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Excellent spot for hibachi and sushi with friendy staff and quick service.The Chicken Diablo dinner was delicious
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Glenn P.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went there with my son because he really wanted to go. He loves sushi and is always excited about flying food, so what better place to go, right?And it's always packed, which means it must be good,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nic S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I didn't enjoy any of the sushi especially the Philly Roll, which was inedible.Its located on a corner in a trendy bar laden section of town. and was extremely packed. I found it odd to see...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Overpriced and they pay for their good reviews...

SO expensive..try some of the other places for hibachi in pittsburgh and you will see they are so overpriced.Average food and the sauces are horrible.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Horrible experience, avoid at all costs.

The only thing this place has going for it is it's atomsphere- and by that I mean the building and decor. It was noisy and over crowded as soon as we walked in. The place was completely packed and had a line...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carl S.

2.0 of 5 stars. You would think by the crowds in this place it was the only sushi place in the whole city of Pittsburgh. I went in with good expectations of this place considering it is always crowded.....boy was I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love it. I can't speak to the sushi menu, but the hibachi experience is first rate and in my opinion superior to Benihana or any of the other chains in the suburbs. The Japanese cooks here are often...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Great Food - Herendous Service.

I am a regular at Nakama. I must say, delicious food ( I am addicted to the sushi Maki Platter ) However, service is dreadful. My last 5 times at Nakama the waiters had no idea what came with my meal ( I had...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackson D.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the more popular/trendy places to be, always busy (youll need a reservation for the habachi tables, and be prepared to wait to get a spot at the sushi bar). However, im not a sushi person, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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What a sell out!

Nakama WAS my favorite restaurant...four years ago. Yes, it's been around that long but most of its current clientele won't be able to recall the days when the seating was ample, sushi was uniquely fresh, or...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by the p.

3.0 of 5 stars. the sushi is about a 3. I would go for the hibachi. the place is always packed so mkae reservations for the weekend.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bethany L.

4.0 of 5 stars. My sister & I went to the sushi bar on a Sunday afternoon and I was quite pleased. The chefs at the bar were very friendly and chatty (though I'm sure that had something to do with how empty the place...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauree L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite teppanyaki-style restaurant. Awesome food. Their shrimp sauce is amazing. You will not leave hungry!! The atmosphere is unique and interesting. Definitely a fun place to be with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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bad exapmle of american style sushi

had dinner htere last night on a reccomendation of a friends wife, really bad - sushi rice was overcooked and when we mentioned it the staff was less than concerned. Fish was obviously frozen and of poor...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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Don't bother.

I have been to Nakama a few times. The food is SALTY. The bartenders ARE TERRIBLE. My bachlorette party started here. We had a reservation for one of the private rooms for 9 p. m. We showed up at 8 p.m. and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite restaurant. The whole thing is fun to watch, and thought that would be their gimmick, but the food turned out to be amazing.I've never liked any seafood but their shrimp appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by A L.

3.0 of 5 stars. So... I usually only eat in the Sushi bar/bar area because I am not into the whole hibachi thing. This place is usually very busy for Happy Hour, so if you just want to eat and not worry about a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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What a SHAME.

I didn't even have to read all the reviews to figure out that there are still people out there who appreciate good food. I have eaten here months ago and honestly it a young hip place to impress the girl or...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Great at Marketing---Popular with the "In" Crowd---Not Authentic Japanese Food or Service

I have mixed feelings about this place. Firstly, it is amazingly successful with throngs of people visiting every time I have gone. The place is very popular with the "In" crowd. Lots of smartly dressed...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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My tastebuds are in heaven

The food is the best I've ever had. It's a fun nite out. I've been there many times and took my 7 year old there to celebrate a good report card. She had a blast. And no, I wasn't "paid" for this review. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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terrible service/ expensive

Terrible experience. I wanted to bring my wife and son (17 and had never been to a japanese steak restaurant before). It was to be a real treat. First, my wife is allergic to fish and we ordered appetizers...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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This place has ok food but the WORST service I?ve ever had.

The first time I went my party was forced to sit with a bunch of bimbos that marinated in their cheap perfume that actually gave me a migraine. (yep, we had to share the table with other people even though it...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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Best Japanese cuisine in the area, hands down.

If you like Japanese food (and who doesn?t?), then this is the place for you. The food is absolutely outstanding. And the variety is overwhelming, to say the least! They have an extensive beer menu also, very...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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Great Food, Fresh Sushi!

The only downfall is trying to get in without reservations. Best Sushi in town! Great service, i have never had a complaint!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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Great times and super food!

I am a Nakama regular. As a business person who often takes clients to lunch and dinner, I can always trust Nakama to provide a fantastic atmosphere/dining combination! The staff is always friendly and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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They pay for good reviews of their average food!

Food is good, but not great. It is very noisy and crowded. . . don't go if you plan on having a good conversation during your meal. They recently offered a gift certificate to anyone who would post a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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Great food and a great time!

My boyfriend and I ate at Nakama tonight. We had an amazing time. Our server was great, he was very friendly and our drinks were always full! Best of all was our chef Luke, we asked him if he knew any tricks...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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Best Japanese Steakhouse In the World!!!

Nakama is by far the best dining experience I've ever had. The service is wonderful, the entertainment is great and the food is unbelievable! It's no wonder the place is always packed!!! Go there and see for...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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There's got to be better sushi . . . by Ellen H. at InsiderPages

A friend and I love sushi - we have experienced rolls, sashimi, tataki, etc. in many restaurants from South Florida to Seattle. She found an advertisement for Nakama in the airline magazine during her trip...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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Great Customer Service, Great Sushi, Great Prices

I have been to Nakama on several occasions. They have the best sushi in Pittsburgh, especially for the price. Customer service is always great, and I love the decor and ambiance. It is definately unique for...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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Great Food, lively atmosphere!

The food at Nakama is wonderful! You get so much for a reasonable price and its so fresh. Plus, there's always a nice crowd there. A mix of different people but great for young, professional mingling! One of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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Best Martinis and Sushi

I absolutely LOVE this place, always a great atmosphere, and the drinks and food are to die for! I love going here on Sundays!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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1st place I take out of towners

When my sister and her husband visited from Celle Liguria, Italy, Nakama was our 1st stop- straight from the airport! The food is excellent and the hibachi chefs have never disappointed. Our favorites are the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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Best Hibachi in Town!!!

Great Food - Great Food - Great Food!!! Isn't that what you are looking for in a restaurant? If you want peace and quiet... dine at home! If you want romance... light some candles and dine at home! If you want...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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Best Japanese

AAAAA first class all the way.Excellent food,service and atmosphere.Bar staff go out of there way to make you feel #1.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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It really is as good as they say!

Nakama is my favorite restaurant. I happened upon it about a year ago while visiting Pittsburgh. I have been to numerous sushi/hibachi restaurants & Nakama is by far the best! I drive 500 miles roundtrip just...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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Great eating and entertainment

Tonight I enjoyed yet another delicious meal with great entertainment! Our hibachi chef was pretty impressive...especially when it came to lighting the fire (those of you that have been there know what I'm...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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An absolute favorite.

Since the time it's opened, Nakama has been my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh. I've been there over a dozen times and not once have I been disappionted. The sushi is incredible and works as an amazing...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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ABSOLUTELY THE BEST SUSHI ANYWHERE!!!

Wonderful for the entire family, any occasion. We have enjoyed both the dinner and sushi bar. The service is the best and the food is unsurpassed in the Pittsburgh area. It is a great place for that special...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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A truly unique experience

I have been to Nakama many times now, and I absolutely love it. Every time I go, I take someone new with me and I have never had a bad experience. The food is excellent, the service rocks, and we never leave...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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Fun atmosphere and great food!

Nakama is one of the best new resturants in the Pittsburgh area. It has excellent food and outstanding service. I recomend that everyone goes to Nakama at least once for the experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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A Great time!

My friends and I love going to Nakama. The drinks are great, and the food is even better! I highly recommend it!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Great Sushi, atomosphere

We were in Pittsburgh for a Pirates game and we stopped at Nakama. We sat at the Sushi bar and we met Kim, Nakama's Sushi chef. He gave us recommendations and made us the most wonderful Sushi. We will...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Wonderful Service and food

This resturant is one of my Favorites, so much so that it is where I take all of my friends for their birthday dinners and where my Family takes me every year for my birthday...It is a wonfderful atmosphere,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Great Experience!

The atmosphere and food is unbeatable. Nakama has something for everyone. Even if you don't like sushi or fish there are plenty of entrees to please everyone. The steak that I had was fabulous! There were only...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Outstanding Japanese cuisine!

My friends and I love driving from Latrobe, PA out to the South Side of Pittsburgh just to make a night on the town based around dinner at Nakama. We are college students and love to try new things. We tried...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Everything is excellent.. down to the cleanliness of the bathrooms!

Everytime I go to Nakama - I have an experience like no other. The food is always hot and fresh and service is fantastic. My friends and I always have a night to remember of good food and fun times. Keep up...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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C'est si bon!

If you like sushi, then Nakama is the only name you need to know in Pittsburgh. I work on the South Side. This is a great place for happy hour too. 1/2 price apps, strong drinks, and hot bartenders. You will...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Best sushi I ever had! A for ambience, quality, and service!

My husband surprised me with dinner at Nakama for my birthday. What a wonderful surprise! I had heard great accolades about this restaurant but now I know that they're all true! The food was unsurpassed and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Fantastic Japanese Food

Nakama has a wonderful atmosphere. Both the Sushi and Habachi are beyond compare. Nakama has become our family's favorite Japanese restaurant in Pittsburgh. I recommend it to everyone!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Great Specialty Sushi Rolls!

Nakama is definitely the place to see and be seen, with one of the best happy hours for young professionals in the 'Burgh. There are many vegetarian options at the hibachi and sushi bar, so non-carnivores will...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Great food and atmosphere!

Nakama offers a modern feel and great food. EVERYTIME I go there, it is packed! They make killer drinks and have an incredible hibachi!! The sushi is divine!! The staff is great and the food is awesome!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Nakama

I have to agree with the majority of people on here...Nakama is a great restaurant. It is definitely a busy place and sometimes (even with reservations - which I have learned to ALWAYS make...esp. on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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So good I've become addicted! (plus the best apple martinis in town!)

My friend and I have been going to Nakama faithfully to get our fix! I must have my shrimp sauce a MINIMUM of once a month if not more. I've been to every sushi place in Pittsburgh and Nakama has the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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A great value for your money!

On 9-25-06, I visited Nakama for the 4th time and I was so excited because for my birthday they sent me a coupon for dinner. It is very rare that a restaurant acknowledges your birthday and let alone gives you...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Sushi & Drinks

Nakama is one of my favorite restaurants to meet up with friends at. We always go at least once a month for sushi & drinks and just hanging out in the bar. The bar staff is exceptionally friendly and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Delicious hibachi and sushi, and fun to watch the cooking skills.

Nakama serves the most tender and tasty filet mignon that I have ever had. The presentation of the sushi orders is absolutely gorgeous as well, and my husband savors every bite.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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best chicken and steak in town with addictive dipping sauce

Nakama has great cusomer service and are quick to meet your needs. Their food is amazing and their dipping sauce is even better. They cook the food right in front of you and the staff is very friendly and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Best japanese restaurant in Pittsburgh

I went to Nakama for my birthday and with 3 other people with birthdays. We had an excellent time. The menu is just filled with so many great dishes. We got a sushi platter and it was what i expected and more....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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left hand/right hand

anagement -I guess I am just an unlucky patron I gave your restaurant another try, with a party of four. Dinner reservations made for 10:30 p.m. Saturday, September 23rd. Being aware of the restaurant's 15...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Fantastic !

I have dined at Nakama many times but my last trip there was the best. I took my girlfriend and her daughter to lunch. The wait staff and the chef were just simply incredible to the 3 of us. My girlfriend's...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Best Japanese Food By Far!

Great atmosphere, fabulous food! Portions are huge, I always leave with leftovers, and am stuffed. I was afraid of Sushi, after a bad experience before, but tried it here, and am hooked! It gets extremely...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Expect to leave full

When this restaurant first opened, I was so excited to have a Japanese hibachi close to home.Now that I go as often as my wallet allows, my excitement hasn't waned. Don't get me wrong I think the expense is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Great time

I have been at Nakama for both dinners and happy hour. The atmosphere is fabulous and the food is very good. I highly recommend it!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Great atmosphere, great food and drinks!

Whether I'm just getting some sushi, or sitting at the grill, it's always a good experience. I'd say it's one of the best places in Pittsburgh to go with friends if you want to have a good time. Can get really...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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The sushi is a work of art

Watching the chef prepare our meal made me want to learn to do it myself! The sushi looks like art work and the bar keeps you busy while you wait for a table. I've been there a few times and will definately be...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Fun for the CLASSY professionals!

Nakama is extremely sophisticated, well structured and complete with creative decor. This japanese sushi bar is something to visit when in Pittsburgh. I've made it a ritual after work Friday happy hour bar,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best Japanese & Sushi Restaurant

I've been to Nakama Japanese Restaurant on half-dozen occasions. I've always found the service & quality of food to be excellent, as well as a great ambience. I recommend it for drinks, dinner or sushi. I will...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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BEST EVERYTHING!

Nakama is awesome! Others will dare to compare but few will succeed. By far Nakama has the best Sushi, best service, best atmosphere, best hibachi, and best scene in da' burgh. Make a reservation, make a night...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great place to bring out-of-towners

I have been to Nakama twice in about a month and a half. The first time I brought someone from out of town. They wanted to eat somewhere that was a little different and fun. I had heard good things about...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best meal!

Nakama is a great place to dine, with fun atmosphere, and the best sushi in Pittsburgh. I really am not the biggest sushi fan, but like it here. However, I will go and eat the best meal in Pittsburgh, Bob's...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Yummy!

Great sushi, great crowd, get there early as you can for happy hour, it gets crowded!!! Excellent appetizers and great enviroment! Feels like you are in a bigger city than Pittsburgh!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Much better than Beni Hana!! Great for Lunch & also romantic dates!!

Great for for lunch because you can get an excellent full course hibachi meal for around $10!Great for impressing that someone special for dinner in the romanticly lit decor.The food is outstanding and if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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The most authentic Japanese restaurant in the Burgh!!!

Some of the best food on Carson street!!! Great food at a prime place to meet with others for the night.
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Best sushi and fun dinner!

I love Nakama, not only do they have great sushi but they also have great hibatchi and the bar is great for having a fun night out. I would pick Nakama over any other sushi bar in town!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Perfect any occasion!

I have to Nakama many times on many different occasions... From just me and my husband to a bachelorette party for 20 women. Each and every time I have been there, I have never been disappointed. I would and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best sushi in town

I was so happy when Nakama opened and have loved going there ever since. The sushi is really great and there is a nice selection. They also have great happy hour specials. The food served hibatchi is good too....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Fresh Sushi, Innovative Drinks, Posh Atmosphere

Every since it opened I have been happy with Nakamas amazing martinis(try their Pumpkin Spice one in fall! Yummy), fresh and tasty sushi(best Spicy Tuna Roll in the city) and hopping atmosphere. I think the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Ideal place for sushi cravings!

Nakama was one of the first places where I tried sushi, and I have been a loyal customer ever since. Their products are delicious and their sushi chefs are always up for conversation.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best Restaurant

Fun atmosphere and great food for a night out with friends...perfect for entertaining out of town guests...HIp bar and great martini's!!!
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Great Sushi bar and cocktails

I would highly recomend this modern and confortable restaurant-bar.The sushi bar its really great. Good quality! The bar is also pretty nice to have a good cocktail and enjoy some music. And the restaurant,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great drinks, cool bar and appetizing food!

Nakama is the place to be... Cool decor, tasty drinks and a long list of appetizers if you just want to hang at the bar. Delcious dinners in the diningroom. One of the best places to go in Pittsburgh for sure.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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The filet melts in your mouth...

I love this place!!! My boyfriend loves the sushi and I love the filet and I mean it when I say it melts in your mouth! I never liked fried rice until I started to frequent this establishment, the food is just...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best sushi in Pittsburgh!

Words cannot express the fresh tasting sushi at Nakama. I highly recommend the spicy tuna rolls! You cannot go wrong here!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Awesome food all around

If you have not been to Nakama yet you need to!! They have the best japense food that I have ever had. The sushi bar is also really good. I go to Nakama atlest once a week for the sushi bar. The habachi is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Even has an earlybird!

With three children under the age of 5, we don't get out very often, but the few times we've been to Nakama have been sensational. The food was great, moderately priced, and the service was excellent. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best Sushi

My wife and I have enjoyed many dining experiences at Nakama. The menu is varied enough to cover the tastes of my entiree family while the Sushi, being the best I have had, has made converts out of both my...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great Food and Sushi

I eat at Nakama about twice a month and I love it. Sushi is excellent and the hibachi grill is the best in town. Ive tried them all so I know.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Fun, entertaining atmosphere with pleasant service!

I took a friend here for her 27th birthday celebration. I called ahead for reservations and asked that the special "birthday" dessert, along with singing and gong playing, to make the evening special. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Nakama best in the Burgh!

I have been to quite a few Japanese steak houses. This is by far the best. Sushi bar is tops. I believe the lunch is a steal. Good people and great food. All I have taken there end up going back. The crowd is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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great lunch value

My co-workers and I are always looking for a fun lunch spot on the Southside but found some of the better restaurants a little expensive for lunch. Look no further than Nakama. The food is excellent and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best Japanese in Pittsburgh!

Nakama's hibachi shrimp, steak, and chicken are hands-down the most delicious in all of Pittsburgh....make sure to make reservations, though...the place fills up fast, and for good reason!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great sushi

I never really enjoyed sushi until a friend took me to Nakama for dinner....it was better than i had expected and the service was terrific too!...Its fun to sit at the bar and have a few drinks with the super...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great Time at Nakama!

Our Red Hat group, Rubies & Amethyst with the Pink & Purple Pirate Princesses, recently had lunch at Nakama, and it was fantastic! The waitstaff was very understanding and let my mom sit in the dinning room...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great Food...Very Noisy!!

This isn't the place to go for peace but if it is great food and alot of fun you are looking for, this is it!! Our mom's group met there for dinner. The cooks were great fun and the food was wonderful...just a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great appetizers!

I had my 33rd birthday party lunch at Nakama and the food was great. The chef did a great job. We had a large party and we were able to sit at 1 table and everyone's food was served hot and we all ate at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great food, drinks, fun

Nine of us spent an evening around the grill. The coconut shrimp and scallops were wonderful. We ordered some unique drinks, had a great time. This is a great place for a group of people to eat, celebrate and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great weekend lunch spot

My husband and I went for lunch on a Sunday and had no problem getting a seat right away (no reservations). It was our first time at this type of restaurant. We were curious about the cuisine, but no clue what...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great Food!

Nakama is by far the burgh's best Japanese Steak House. Great food, great service!!! I will be back many times and highly recommend you try it out sometime.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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The atmosphere for Hibachi is great!

I went to Nakama for the first time last week. I've been to other Hibachi restaurants before, but what distinguishes this one from all others is the atmosphere. It was great being able to be right in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best sushi

Great food and service. We all went there after my daughter had gone there for sushi. Well, we've been back twice since, once for a great dinner and again to the sushi bar. Will be back again soon.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Always a great time

I would just like to say how much i enjoy going to Nakama, it quickly became one of my favorite places to go. I just recently went for my birthday and had a great time. My group consisted of six people, and we...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great food and fun!

The atmosphere is exciting and there is always a chance to meet new people. The food is delicious and the menu is very extensive. The service we have had has been very good and I wouldn't hesitate to go back...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Fantastic Experience

I love this restaurant!! Nakama has the best food in the entire city, hands down, and it's such a fun place to go, whether you're with a small or large group of friends. The chef's are always friendly and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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The best of everything

I have eaten here multiple times. Everytime is excellent. From just having a couple of cocktails to having the whole hibachi experience. I have yet to eat my whole dinner. The food is plentiful and the service...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Most excellent dining and service

It was probably the best dining experience that I have had in a long time. The customer service was great from the moment we arrived to the second that we left. The food was delicious and the portions were...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great food, great environment

For some wonderful food in a wonderful environment, visit Nakama on the South Side. They provide excellent service and have one of the best happy hours in town! They also have some great weekly specials to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Excellent Food

The food and drinks are wonderful and so is the wait staff. A great great gathering place to meet up with friends on a Friday/Saturday night!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best Japanese Place around

You won't find better Sushi in the Burgh, and the habachi is a blast. Enjoy an Authentic Japanese Meal with a hip modern atmosphere.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best Sushi

This place is great to meet out with all age groups. The sushi is great and so are the drinks. You might even see a Steeler or two.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Beni-what??? NAKAMA HAS NO COMPETITON!

I've tried all of the hibachi's out there. No one comes close to Nakama. From the trendy atmosphere, to the top notch chef's, this restaurant has it all.My only complaint is they give you too much food for...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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best hibatchi grill in pittsburgh!

Nakama is a great place to go for dinner or even lunch. They have a lunch menu which is a scaled down version of their dinner menu at a very reasonable price. The food is great and the drinks are awsome. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best Dining in Pittsburgh

I have always enjoyed hibatchi dining and then I went to Nakama and realize all that I had been missing. Wow! What a fantastic time. The atmosphere is artistic, the service is great, the chefs are adept and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Trendy Hot Spot

Great drinks and good food. . . Great location and a fun atmosphere. I just wish the bar area wasn't so smokey.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Nakama Japanese Steakhouse -

Food was fabulous! A group of friends went out to dinner and we were not only entertained by the chef but we totally enjoyed our meal, it was delicious! I am definitely heading back again for dinner and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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great sushi - great service

since the first time i went to Nakama after its opening, and every time since, i've thought it was great. the service has been very good each time and everything i've eaten there has been delicious - and all...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best Sushi and Atmosphere

I am orginally from California and it has taken me months to find a sushi place that is hip and actually has good food. I crave their Hawaiian rolls weekly. The bar has a good crowd and gets pretty busy but...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best Japanese in Pittsburgh!!!!

Great place for family friends and children!!! The food is hish-quality and the atmosphere is great!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great sushi and atmosphere

We love to go out to eat and this is one of our favorites. It is very upscale but casual. All ages are comfortable in the bar area and the dining is superb. It is great for an economical night out if you stay...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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The only thing better than the sushi is the atmosphere.

I only wish that I got down the the south side more often to eat at Nakama. Not only is the sushi among the best around (and their original creations are to die for!), but it's such an affordable meal. It can...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Must Try Sushi

I was never a big fan of sushi--I just didnt realize what all the fuss was about until I tried Nakama's. They have a very extensive sushi menu-from the old faves like the Boston Roll to platters like the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Awesome food

This is a total dining experience with great atmosphere and trendy people to watch. Always a good time.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great food and great atmosphere!

I have been to Nakama a few times since it opened, and plan to frequent there a lot more now that I moved to the South Side! The food is great (love the filet and chicken combo)! The atmosphere is fun and our...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Classy Restaurant!

Nakama is one of the classiest and unique restaurants in Pittsburgh. The atmosphere is great and anytime I have been in there, it is packed! I have been to Nakama for both dinner and drinks. I thought dinner...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Nakama Japaneses Steakhouse

I thought this dinner experience was exquisite. The food was delicious... cooked to perfection by an entertaining chef. The shrimp and the steak I had were seasoned just right. I thought with the unique...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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good times at nakama

I was introduced to nakama by a group of nurses that I used to work with, having never tried sushi before, i was pleasantly surprised by the variety of types of sushi offered. I have eaten both at the sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best Japanese in the city

I try to go to Nakama as often as I can, at least 2 or 3 times a month. Excellent sushi (probably the best in town), excellent menu and wait staff, and a great atmosphere for a few cocktails!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great Place

Not only is the food great, but the atmosphere is great. Very trendy and lot's of food for the money!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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great steak

what can i say i love this restaurant. The steak is SO tender and tasty, so is the shrimp and chicken. Service is wonderful and drinks are superb. Not cheap but the cost is very reasonable.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Just a wonderful experience

The food was great, the prices reasonable and it has a great view of east carson street. Make sure you stop for a drink, because they have a tasty selection. The sushi is just excellent and the atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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best sushi in pittsburgh

the sushi bar has the freshest fish in town, served beautiful by your sushi chef. sushi appears like a piece of art, and melts in your mouth. nothing better!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great atmosphere

The atmosphere is very intimate but also is very welcoming to a group of friends. The dim lighting, personal chef and large amounts of delicious food encourage customers to come back for more. Make sure you...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best sushi and Best Happy hour

Nakama is one of the happening spots in Pittsburgh - on any nite of the week! Great happy hour and great atmosphere. Would highly recommend it for the food and the people. Would not recommend if concerned with...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great service!

My friends took me there for my 45th birthday. The food was excellent! I had twin lobster tails and they were cooked to perfection. They even allowed us to bring in the birthday cake my friends ordered me from...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Best of Everything!

All I can say is that I love Nakama! I went to another Hibachi style restaurant on Friday and it was a mistake! The food and service were no comparison. Everything about the Nakama is great, especially the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Unbelievable!!

This is by far the best restaurant in Pittsburgh!! I have been attending Nakama for about 2 years now and just love it. With a hip atmosphere, amazing food and a awesome staff this place is great!! Nakama also...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Always Fresh, Excellent Atmosphere, Always Friendly

I have personally been going to this restuarant, since before it actually opened, as I installed the phone equipment for them. From taste testing food then till this day, I haven't gone anywhere but NAKAMA for...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Unique Experience With Great Food!

For the past two years I've been treated to Nakama as a b-day surprise. We normally have a group of 20 people and Nakama is a great place for larger groups. I'm not much of a sushi eater, but the rest of their...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great Filet and Sushi

My girlfriend and I went to Nakama about 2 weeks ago and had a great dinner. The Filet with Shrimp Appetizer was amazing as well as California Roll. Would highly recommend and atmosphere is fun.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Nakama Japanese Steakhouse

Awesome! Four of us went to Nakama 2 weeks ago to celebrate a birthday. Very entertaining evening and nice to surprise the birthday guy with a desert and singing. The food at Nakama is amazing and you...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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400 Reviews are Paid for - PATHETIC!

Nakama has OK sushi, but come on, when you bribe your customer's with a $10 gift certificate to give you a good review! That is just Pathetic! I had to put it out there, so that people know their 400 reviews...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Great food, atmosphere, and drinks

I've only been once, but the food was very good. If you enjoy Hibachi Steakhouses, the atmosphere could not be better. It was loud and exciting, and you will enjoy it with an entire dinner party or just a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Fantastic atmosphere and cuisine

Nakama is a wonderful restaurant for a special night. The food was incredible and the service impeccable. We were sat on time and were not rushed from our table in any way. It was refreshing to sit down and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Most interactive and fun chefs!

This place is so much fun and once is not enough! Each time I have been there it is equally if not more fun. The chefs are very interactive and willing to have lots of fun including table competitions laughing...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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Excellent Restarante For Any Occasion!

Nakama is one of the most exquisite additions to the South Side. The food is amazing, whether you are going there for a full dinner, or just for drinks at happy hour. When I have guests or family visiting...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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Best Sushi in PGH

Wow! Great place. Best sushi in Pittsburgh, hands down. Great atmosphere, quick service, and great food. Highly recommend.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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Best Japanese restaurant anywhere

I visit Nakama at least twice per month and have always had great food and great service. The atmosphere is very welcoming to large groups. When I have guest in town I always take them to Nakama!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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Happening place to be.

Nakama was a very fun place to eat. This is not the place for a quiet romantic dinner. If you are in the mood for something upbeat then this is your place. The food is very plentiful and good. Some menu items...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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It's all about the food!

In my family, someone having a birthday gets to choose any restaurant for dinner. The last two have been Nakama, both chosen by my teenaged sons. Mine's next, and it well could be three in a row! They love the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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Excellent Japanese Cusine

I have been to Nakama several times and have always found the food, atmosphere and service to be exemplary. In addition Nakama keeps me abreast of any special events or food specials through a most interesting...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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The best Japanese food ever

The absolute best Japanese food that I've ever tasted! I took my boyfriend for his birthday and he fell in love with it! It's now a hotspot for us! Thanks Nakama!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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WE LOVE NAKAMA!!!

Everything is good -- food, drinks, service -- and some things are truly great, such as the appetizer of Green Noodles (make sure you have breath freshener -- LOTS of fresh garlic!) and people watching (always...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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Great food and lots of it!!!

This restaurant is wonderful!! Both times we've gone I've taken home enough for a VERY filling lunch the next day. It is delicious! We love it.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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Best Restaurant in the Burgh!

I kid you not, Nakama's is the best place to eat in or near Pittsburgh. I have 2 children under 8 years old and they too love Nakama's. I also recently had a business meeting with 5 colleagues here. Several...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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BEST PLACE IN SOUTHSIDE

THIS IS A REALLY GREAT RESTAURANT. I AM ORIGINALLY FROM PHILADELPHIA WHERE THERE ARE PLENTY OF AMAZING PLACES TO EAT AND THIS RANKS RIGHT UP THERE WITH THE BEST SUSHI PLACES I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. THE DRINK MENU...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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BEST ALL AROUND HOT SPOT!!

I love this place.... It has the best Martini's, best sushi, and best place to be seen no matter what day of the week it is!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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everything is great

Everything at this resturant is marvelous. The presentation of the preparation of the food is entertaining. The food is great also.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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fun and delicious experience

Nakama is a really fun place to eat. The food is great, the chefs are entertaining, and the atmosphere is comfortable. The convenient valet parking helps with the tight parking situation in the South Side....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Best sushi in the BURGH!

Great food, great atmosphere. Fast service, good prices. LOVE IT! I would not recommend anywhere else in Pittsburgh for sushi...This place is hands down the best in the city.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Love the hibachi

I'm not a big fan of sushi but I absolutely love the hibachi. The presentation is excellent and everyone os very friendly. The food is awesome too. I never finish a meal anywhere but I always clean my plate...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Great, fast sushi!

I've been here a few times, and even when they are busy, the service is very very fast! The sushi is awesome, too. It's also a great place to stop and have a drink. While the steakhouse prices are expensive,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Excellent Japanese!

We ate at Nakama, the interior is very unique and enjoyable. The service was good. The chef was extremely nice to us and had a great personality. The food was of course excellent. This is the best Japanese...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Best sushi anywhere

This place has the best sushi i've ever had. Hibachi food is excellent also. But we keep returning for the fabulous sushi. so fresh and yummy. Great bar scene for night life.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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I love Nakama

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"...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Friendly enviroment

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Great Sushi

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Delicious food, excellent service

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Best Hibachi meals!

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!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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BEST JAPANESE IN PITTSBURGH

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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best sushi

amazing service, great food, fun atmosphere......i would reccomend to anyone.....call aheadd for reservations
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Hands down, its the best restaurant in Pittsburgh

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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All aroud great dinner experience!!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Fun and Fantastic Food!!!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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WOW! One of my favorite Japanese Steakhouses!!!

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...
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THE TUNA IS WORTH IT!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Killer food, fun and friends !!!!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Great Service -- Staff couldn't be nicer to our large group

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...
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I LOVE THIS PLACE

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...
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Great Sushi

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Best Atmosphere and Sushi

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...
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Great sushi. Fun atmosphere. Good crowd mix. Efficient staff, great location

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
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Great Sushi!

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.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Wonderful Food and Atmosphere for All Ages

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Can I just say VIP baby!!

I absolutely love Nakamas! Where else can you be treated like a VIP and even get a card to say it. I've been going to Nakamas for over a year now and must say it is an experience every time I go. I particulary...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Best sushi bar in Pittsburgh.

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!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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AWESOME RESTAURANT!!

I am originally from Pittsburgh but am now in Columbus, OH.....anytime I make it back home, Nakama is usually a spot that I try to go back to. Not only is the food wonderful, but I have always been treated...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Great for lunch

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.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Great food-Lively atmosphere

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.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Great food, wonderful atmosphere

I'm a lover of japanese food and what can I say? A girl's gotta love her meat right? Well, I was pleasantly surprised by not only the service here, but by the food. The servers were very informative and on the...
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Wonderful atmosphere, the best japanese in the city

We discovered Nakamas about a year ago. This has become our restaurant of choice on every special event and I personally take all of my buisness clients here for lunch. I have never had an unpleasent...
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Best Japanese food ever

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...
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Nakama

I love the sushi, and the scallops for the hibachi are the best! The food is always fresh, and I always enjoying going there. Service is always good! The portions are huge too!Anyway, I guess someone posted a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Great Food, Great Atmosphere, No Restuarant Tops nakama

My wife and I have been to Nakama a few times since it has opened and I cannot say anything bad about the restaurant. The service has been good, food is excellent, the ambiance and atmoshere are fun. The place...
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I Love Nakama

I love Nakama. It is the only place that has great chicken livers. I only wish that they would start to serve the ginger sherbet again.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Great sushi

great sushi and atmosphere. highly recommended for hanging out after work or at the sushi bar for dinner. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of food and service.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Delicious

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Great sushi, great environment!

Nakama is an excellent place to take a new comer of a veteran of sushi and hibatchi cuisine. This is a favorite for me to take friends from out of town, truly a unique place in the heart of south side....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Great Restaurant - Regardless of the Gift Certificate conspiracy

I would have written this review even if there wasn't a $10 gift certificate available.This is a great restaurant. Good food, resonable price and great atmosphere.I've been to a lot of Japanese restaurants and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Best resturant for food and service

Nakama is my favorite resturant. I have never had any complaints any time I have been there. The employee are awesome and the food is amazing! I try to eat there at least once a week! I've taking a lot of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Best Food

I always suggest Nakama when people want a good dinner. It is my favorite place in the city.I always have great service. The chefs are amazing and fun. The price is reasonable too!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Best Japanese Steakhouse in Pittsburgh

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Bachelorette must-go!

Any group that has anything to celebrate should do it at Nakama! Not only will you get the best Japanese it Pittsburgh, but you'll get quite a show too. A group of us went to Nakama for my bachelorette party...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Great Atmosphere, Amazing Sushi, Excellent Service!

Nakama is most definitely my favorite place to eat! I have been here many times and every time I have such a great time. I would never think you could have such a good time at a restaurant. The atmosphere is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Best Hibachi in Town!!

Nakama is not your average Japanese steakhouse. From my first experience I gave it a 10 . I've been back there many times for the excellent food and friendly service. The deals far surpass any of the others...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Always fresh food

Nakama is one of my most favorite places to eat. The food is always fresh and the atmosphere is great! We love to take guests there for a really fun evening!! I highly recomend it!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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amazing hibachi

While some believe every hibachi restaurant is the same, Nakama stands out above the rest. It is definately more "happening" than other Japanese steakhouses and the atmosphere is what attracts different...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Great food!! Trendy Atmosphere!! Overal A Restaurant!!

Nakama is one of my favorite restaurants EVER! My friends and I eat there at least twice a month, we just can't get enough! My fav is Bob's Triple, it is the best!! The service is great, the food is even...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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A place to take the entire family!

The restaurant on the south side is an excellent place to go for a Saturday night dinner. A reservation was made online and when we got their we were immediately directed to our table for 8. The service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Really great atmosphere and great food!

I've been to Nakama a couple of times now and I have always had a wonderful time. I actually don't usually like seafood so you would think I would avoid a restaurant like this, but even I love going to Nakama....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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Best Japanese in Pittsburgh

I am being totally honest - Nakama is the best Japanese in Pittsburgh. It's one of the hottest spots on the South Side. If you're looking for great food, excellent service and a sophisticated vibe, Nakama is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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There is something for everyone.

Nakama has a great atmosphere and fabulous food. The trendy bar offers a great spot for happy hour drinks, while the restaurant offers the traditional steak house experience. The food is excellent, the service...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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All around great spot!

Not doing this for the $10 - I just honestly think it's a great place - food, fun, atmosphere. Very versatile place to go - good for dressing up and heading out for drinks, group dinner at the hibachi or even...
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Awesome Experience

My husband and I love this place. It's always the first pick for special occasion dinners. The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is a lot of fun and the portions are more than generous. The bartenders are...
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Hot happy hour scene and fantastic dining experience

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...
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Hot--Hot--Hot

I think the whole $10 certificate thing is being blown out of proportion. It was to serve as an incentive in exchange for validation, evaluation, and an invitation to share a positive experience at the...
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Cool atmospher, great food

The sushi is fantastic. The atmosphere is very cool. And if you go to the habachi for dinner, you will be entertained as your chef cooks delicious food.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Best hibachi restaurant!!

I have to eat there once a week, it is so good. I recommend the shrimp and chicken. The chefs are the best.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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best sushi!

I'm a big fan of nakama. When I first moved to pittsburgh, I couldn't find anywhere to go for some decent sushi until I came across nakama. The food is awesome and the sushi chefs are always sweet. On special...
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Something for everyone

Nakama has such a variety that everyone can find something they like. from the delicious sushi to the hot, sizzling hibachi ... what ever you desire you can find here!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Quickly Seated with Reservations-LoveThat!!!

Great food-great parking-Clean Most other Hibachi restaurants have a baked in old oil smell to them & their food tastes like old oil no matter how tender the steak is-but after 2yrs of me and friends coming to...
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Favorite Japanese Restaurant

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. The scallops were outstanding as...
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Best enviroment in Pittsburgh

The service is absolutely great along with the food. Fresh sushi and amazing filet mignon! It is one of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh!
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Great Sushi, Loud Atmosphere

I have been going to Nakama with friends and business associates for awhile now. I usually enjoy my experience. The sushi is wonderful, and they have a different selection than most sushi places. It is a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Great atmosphere, Food is out of this world

My wife and I loved Nakama. The atmosphere is realy nice there including the people and especially the friendly servers. Their tempura shrimp rolls are delicious. I will be back soon to try some thing...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Great food & atmosphere to dine & socialize

Nakama is the best japanese steakhouse we've ever dined at! The food is fresh & delicious!!! The atmosphere there is fun and inviting for both social and romantic dinners. We are regulars there and have never...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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GREAT SUSHI ROLLS AND SASHIMI!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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It's "The Place" on the Southside

From excellent hibachi to superior sushi, Nakama is one of the best places to eat or drink on the Southside. Nakama is sure to fulfill your appetite.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Nakama has it all - Very impressive

Nakama is by far my favorite restaurant! The food is absolutely wonderful! There hasn't been one selection that I didn't like. If you like great food with a positive atmosphere and an attentive wait staff,...
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THEY ARE PAYING PEOPLE TO WRITE REVIEWS!!!

THE REASON THE RATINGS ARE HIGH IS BECAUSE THE OWNER BRIBES PEOPLE TO SUBMIT POSITIVE FEEDBACK!!! I'm known for consistently having a small appetite and usually am satisfied with children-sized portions when I...
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Good Food, OK service,Pricey, SNEEKY owners!!!!

My boyfriend and I have been going to Nakama for years and have been pretty happen with it. There have been times where I have gotten sick from eating there, but nothing serious. The bill is affordable only if...
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Warm and acommodating atmosphere

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...
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Excellent Dinning Experience

Excellent service. Quick, even though very busy. Awesome food! Loved it!!! Can't wait to eat there again.
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Excellent food and fun atmosphere!

Nakama has excellent food, great service, and the cooks are wonderful! They provide entertainment to the table, and my friends and I try to visit Nakama as much as we can whether it is for drinks, dinner, or...
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FINALLY A GREAT SUSHI SPOT THE SOUTHSIDE!

I absolutely am the most obsessed with sampling sushi and sushimi every where I go. Pittburgh is home base for me and I am so happy there is finally a place right down the road that makes me feel like I am in...
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Best Japanese in Pitt

I'm from Ohio and was visiting Pittsburgh and heard about this restaurant so I decided to check it out. Not only was the food amazing, but the atmosphere and location were perfect: right in the heart of the...
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Great Party Spot

Recently I celebrated my 30th birthday @ Nakama. Nakama was able to accommodate a table for 20 of us. I can't tell you anywhere else in town that can pull that off at one large table. It was a crowd pleaser...
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Good food, but very loud atmosphere

Good things: We emailed to make reservations and we sat very promptly. I really liked the email option for reservations. Once the food was brought out, it was good. My specialty drink was very good too.Bad...
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Get a Grip

I can't believe how petty some of you people are and how some of you can do nothing but moan and whine and complain about something that you don't agree with! Give it a rest already! Sit back and enjoy life,...
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BEST RESTAURANT IN PITT HANDS DOWN

Nakama is by far the most fun, friendly, and delicious restaurant in Pitt. The staff is always friendly, the food is great, and even when it gets crowded, they always find room and have awesome service. I...
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Must try the Hawaiian Rolls!

My boyfriend and I have recently started eating sushi regularly and this was one of the first places we ate it. It was excellent and we have gone to at least 10 different places since then, in Pennsylvania and...
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Buying Reviews

Nakama should be ashamed. They are buying the good reviews. Do not listen to the raves on this site- they are not pure. Nakama sent a mass email offering $10 to anyone that posted a good review. Look at all...
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Best Restaurant

Nakama is by far is the best restaurant in Pittsburgh!! This restaurant has a trendy atmosphere, has professional and friendly servers/hosts and the chefs are not only very entertaining, but take the time to...
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Best Steak House In Pittsburgh

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...
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Really fun restaurant

The reason I am writing this review is because I was prompted to by the owner of Nakama---however I cannot be "bought" as many of the previous reviewers have mentioned concerning the $10 gift certificate...
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Best sushi

I love the different varieties of sushi offered, the best i've had in quite awhile. The hibachi experience is also very enjoyalbe and great for an evening out with a group of friends. The atmosphere is unique...
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Buying Reviews and ruining the spirit of this website

I also received the email offering $10 for a positive review. I'm really appalled by how many people allowed themselves to be bought by this email and ruined the spirit of this website. I've been to Nakama...
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Best restaurant in Pittsburgh

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.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Best Japanese!

Nakama is great on Weekend and Thursday nights- cool scene, young people, and by far the most delicious Japanese food in Pittsburgh!
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Best Hibachi & Sushi

The food here is excellent. The people are great and the prices are just right!!! I would highly recommend Nakama to anyone who wants great food, atmosphere & prices!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Good Food, Fun Atmosphere

I've only been to Nakama once for lunch and it was my first time at a restaurant like this. The food was very good and it was an enjoyable experience. I'm taking my husband there for his birthday this...
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The Best Apetizing sushi

I loved everything about the restaurant. The real live grill with lots of fire. The Sushi was to die for. I love eel and as soon as i took a bite of it i thought i was gonna melt.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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Best Japanese restaurant and excellent service!

I absolutely loved everything about Nakama. I took my girlfriend there for dinner, and she loved it almost as much as myself. The sushi was fresh, the cook was entertaining, service was prompt, and the...
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Outstanding Sushi!!!!

If you are a sushi fan, this it without question the place for you. Great food, drink and atmosphere. If you havent tried Nakama yet, make plans asap!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2006
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LAME-O

Trying to buy positive reviews buy offering customers a $10 gift certificate is LAME. Shouldn't good food, good service speak for themselves? There are plenty of other great sushi houses in town. I think i'll...
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Awesome Atmosphere

I tried Nakama at the suggestion of a friend and was pleased to be overwhelmingly satisfied with the food and atmosphere. In the heart of Southside, Nakama offered a sense of style with my dinner. My date and...
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I love Nakama!

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!
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Best overall dining experience!!!!

The chefs, managers, servers are all so friendly & talented. My son Timmy & I have been going to Nakama since it 1st opened. We try to eat there a few times a month. They offer a wide range of delicious foods...
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Loud atmosphere, mediocre food, THEY PAY FOR GOOD REVIEWS!!!!

I'm apalled that people would give up their opinion so easily for a 10.00 gift certificate. You want to save 10 dollars? Eat at Benihana, it might be a chain, but the food beats Nakama's and it's less...
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good food........ great customer service!!!

my husband and i have eaten at nakama several times. we always have a great meal. the noise level is a little high for intimate dining but the food is well worth it. the cooks are very accommodating to...
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Amazing Sushi, Food, and Atmosphere!

Nakama has amazing sushi and food!! I have been there more times than I can count. If you sign up for their newsletter they send you upcoming events, deals, and coupons which make it even better! If you do...
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The owner is HORRIBLE

All I know is I used to somewhat enjoy Nakama until the last time I was there. I agree that it is VERY overpriced, but when I was there with my two girlfriends, one of which didn't have a seat and the owner...
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Nakama!

This place is great. Everytime my cousin comes to Pittsburgh, we have to go to Nakama! Best sushi and a fun atmosphere.
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GREAT EVERYTHING!!

We absolutely love Nakama. Everytime that we have family or friends into town we take them to Nakama....often for dinner, sometimes just for cocktails. Every time has proved to be a great experience that keeps...
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Best Sushi anywhere and a great dining experiance!!

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...
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Best japenese food around...

I have gotten my sister and husband hooked on nakama and they live in Sterling VA so I am here to tell you their food and prices are kickin. I could eat this everyday but I have to work too. This is always a...
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NAKAMA - WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!

My husband and I have been loyal Nakama customers for over 2 years. The food is incredible, the chefs are great and the ambiance is so modern. We have spent many birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations...
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Our favorite place to go, any day, any time.

Ever since Nakama and the big orange fish atop it's roof were introduced on Carson Street, South Side Pittsburgh, it has been a frequent stop of mine. Whether the occasion be a birthday, date, or group outing...
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Always have a great time!

My girlfriend introduced me to Nakama last October and it has since become our favorite place for "girls night out". We go out once a month and always say we won't be late but end up staying for hours! I...
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Best Japanese food ever

This place is definately my favorite place in Pittsburgh to eat. I recommend it to all of my friends.
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Nakama

Best place around and its great for the kids. the food is excellent and the service is outstanding.I wish I could eat there all the time. Tim Zola
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Best resturant

Other than finding parking (use the valet service if avaliable - so worth it), Nakama is the best Japanese Steakhouse I have been to. I drive 45 minutes to go to Nakama even though there is another one 5...
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Love this place ! - That is why we are on Nakama's email list .

Who cares about a $ 10 reward for saying what we feel -- Noone is going to write something we don't absolutely feel is true. Why would we stay on the Nakama email list ?? We love the food and service -- that's...
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Unique Sushi

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...
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Great food, great time

Nakama is a great place to have a fun time while eating great food. The location is perfect for all city-dwellers and is definitely not too far from those that live outside the city. The food is great (i've...
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Best Hibachi

Best Hibachi I have ever tasted! Highly rec. the filet. Bartenders very friendly and the atmosphere is great! If you looking for an excellent place to have dinner you have found what you are looking for!
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Great atmophere, food

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...
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It's the best all around

I love everything about Nakama. I love the steak, the appetizers and I love the way that a large party can sit at the same table!
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Best steak, done just the way YOU want it!!

Nakama chefs are the best in town. They cook your steak just the way YOU want it, not the way they feel it should be done. They ask and then do as you please. They are fun to watch, fun to talk to and great...
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Awesome sushi!

Nakama is theplace to go if you're craving sushi and want a nice place to go on the South Side. Contrasted by all the smokey bars and rowdy college places, Nakama is a classy, open place to enjoy a meal.
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INCREDIBLE SUSHI!!!!

Nakama is awesome!!! I absolutely dream of their Hawaiian rolls. A must try! Wonderful atmosphere. Great food. Highly recommended.
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You can't get better than this!

I've been going to Nakama since it opened. I love everything about it. The sushi is the best I've ever had. Very fresh and inventive. The Habachi is very flavorful no matter what you order. The environment is...
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Best Japanese I have ever had!

I absolutely love eating at Nakama! It is a wonderful place for special occasions because they accommodate large groups and the customer service is amazing as well as entertaining! I go there every year for my...
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GREAT FOOD, GREAT ATMOSPHERE!

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...
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one of pgh's hottest spots, best sushi and most fun

i've been a loyal nakama customer for years now. and, i keep going back for one reason - i love it there. the food is top quality and the atmosphere is fun and sophisticated. sure, sometimes the service has...
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Awesome food and service

I work in the South side and any time i get a chance i come here to eat. Never have i had bad service, there is always prompt seating and the waitstaff is excellent. They give you a ton of food that is always...
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Fun Atmosphere!

I went to Nakama a little while ago to celebrate my boyfriend's brother's birthday. The atmosphere was fun and suiting for large parties! My boyfriend hasn't stopped talking about it since! We will actually be...
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best on thursdays and fridays!

I have recently started eating sushi and will not go anywhere but nakama. Its a great place to share meals and wine with friends....great spot
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The Best habachi!

I love this place. The entertainment is excellent! The service is wonderful! I have recommended this steakhouse to all my friends and they have came back to me with complete satisfaction.
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Great sushi and even better atmosphere. The performance is only rivaled by the portions and taste

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...
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Nakama: Customer Loyalty Can't Be Beat!

I've been a VIP member of Nakama since they opened; my husband and I shared the best dinner there the night we were engaged; it's our favorite place to hang out when "you gotta get out of the house".The reason...
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The best sushi and the friendliest waiters!

My boyfriend was in town and he is a huge seafood/sushi fan. I've heard about this resturant from some friends who raved about their grill tables and suggested it to me. Unfortunately, I called too close the...
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Even Pregnant - I love it!

I am a frequent visitor to Nakama for both personal and work functions... when I got pregnant, I thought no more of those great martinis and no more sushi.... Why go to Nakama now? .. BUT, I still love it ---...
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best atmosphere for the younger crowd

Nakama is one of the most trendy restaurants on the South Side. Nakama is very versatile as it is a great atmosphere for many occasions. It has a perfect atmosphere for a cocktail after work, and the best...
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Awesome Happy Hours!!

4 of my coworkers/friends headed to Nakama after work to have a drink and dinner. When we arrived we were informed that from 4 - 6 they had a happy hour and we were SO impressed with the discounts! They had...
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NAKAMA IS THE BEST FOR SUSHI!

I've visited Nakama several times in the past 3 months. They have great service, food, and drinks. I eat sushi a lot, but Nakama has some of the best in the Burgh. I highly recommend visiting this place. They...
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Best Sushi/Hibachi in the 'burg

I have been going to Nakama since it has opened and it is by far the best sushi/japanese restaraunt in Pittsburgh. The atmosphere there makes for the ultimate dining experience with some of the best chefs in...
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great sushi

great sushi, always a fun atmosphere. definitely go during happy hour - great deals, always lots of people, good drink selection.
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Loved the atmosphere!

Loved the atmosphere. My husband and I ate there for our 2nd anniversary and we really enjoyed the whole experience. The food was delicious--similar to many other cook-the-food-in-front-of-you Japanese...
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Best Happy Hour in Town

I can't think of a better happy hour...the people, food and drink all are great. We met more fun and interesting people in one night than we have in months. We will be part of the regular Friday night happy...
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Great food and atmosphere!

The food and atmosphere are great at Nakama. The staff is very helpful and nice. The sushi is the best in Pittsburgh. I've eaten sushi throughout the US and Nakama is right up at the top of my list. Thanks for...
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Great Place to Try

I frequent Nakama's at least once a week. The food is tremendous, excellent customer service, and trendy atmosphere. I LOVE IT!!! I mainly go for the Sushi and I havent had any problems. It melts in my mouth!...
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THE BEST IN THE CITY BY FAR

I really do not even know where to begin - I guess in the order that it always happens. The hostess is always very nice, even though you might have to wait for your table sometimes (the time they tell you...
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Amazing experience, great location, and of course stellar food!

Nakama was such a wonderful experience, I had been a bit reserved about going, because I didn't like Japanese food, but a trip to Nakama is now my absolute favorite meal! I've gotten the Kobe beef every time,...
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BEWARE!-Good Reviews are for Gift Certificates

Nakama is really violating the spirit of this website! Look at all the good reviews posted today. Nakama sent out an email stating they'll give gift certificates for positive reviews! I've eaten twice at...
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Great Happy Hour Spot

Nakama is a great place for happy hour any day of the week. The atmosphere, food and service all make for a great evening on the southside.
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Best shushi, great service, supurb atmosphere, a great place to dine with friends.

Been there three times for dinner and sushi. I have eaten in 5 or 6 of Pittsbutghs Sushi resteraunts and Nakama is the best hands down. The soft shell crabs rolls are to die for. The service is excellant, the...
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Awesome food...fantastic service...what more do you want!!!

I dined at Nakama with my finacee about a month ago. I had been to a few other hibachi style restaurants, but I was really impressed with Nakama! We started with the lettuce wraps, they were delicious! We both...
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Great Food

My family and I dined at Nakama a few months ago for a birthday dinner. The sushi and food were excellent, especially the scallops, we were seated right at our reservation time, and had a wonderful dining...
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Best Hibachi in Pittsburgh

I was so excited to go to Nakama for the first time and my expectations were definitly met! My chef was so friendly and entertaining and the food was amazing! Make sure you try the shrimp sauce!!!!!
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best filet mignon i have ever had!!!

i shared a hibachi table with 5 of my friends last friday...some of us had experienced them before, while for others this had been their first time...we all had an excellent dinner and enjoyable "show"...by...
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best japanese dining in the country!

What a great night spot for some fantastic japanese food! entertaining enough for family and classy enough for dates!
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Great Sushi

I've eaten at Nakama numerous times and just love the sushi. My boyfriend is a huge fan of the hibachi. Overall, Nakama is a great dining experience and I recommend it to anyone looking for great sushi! The...
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Great Sushi, Greater Happy Hours!

We love Nakama, and believe that their sushi is the best in Pittsburgh. Even better, we enjoy sitting at the bar for Happy Hour - the staff is friendly, they have a great drink menu - and you can't pass up the...
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Wonderful all around

I have been a regular at Nakama since it opened and i love the place!! I go once a week and the food and the atmosphere is wonderful. When i take my son with me, the staff does everything to entertain him and...
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Best Japanese Restaurant

Nakama is by far my very favorite restaurant. The atmosphere is inviting, trendy in the bar area, and a little more subdued in the hibachi dining section of the restaurant. The chefs are both skilled and...
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Excellent food!!

Nakama is the best Japanese steakhouse I have ever been to. Their service is above and beyond and the food is mouthwatering. You will never leave Nakama hungry -- excellent!!
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Great Happy Hour

One of my favorite places to go in Pittsburgh for happy hour. I love the variety of appetizers and they are 1/2 off. Can't beat it. I would recommend the beef tips and lettuce wraps. So great! And one of my...
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Great Family Enviroment

My family recently went to Nakama and the experience was wonderful, the service, the food and the atmosphere was fabulous. My daughter wants to go weekly now. I recommend everyone going here. You get allot of...
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The filet, scallops and tuna are the best.

We have been to Nakama three times now and love it. The tuna and scallops are the best I've ever had. It can be VERY busy on the weekends after about 7:00 so we go early. We also try to get Mike as he is very...
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Best hibachi in Pittsburgh

A must if you live or are just visiting the Pittsburgh area. The hibachi is to die for an the sushi is just as good! Service is excellent and there is usually valet service out in front. The bartenders are...
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BEST JAPANESE in the Burgh

Bob's triple Combo is worth a visit to the South Side. It is reasonably price tfor the quality/quantity of food that you get. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Very good food with a professional type...
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The Best Dining Esxperience in the Burgh!

My wife and I have lived all across the country and love to dine out. When we moved back to Pittsburgh, one of the things we were most excited about was that we would be close to Nakama. This is always the...
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sushi for two

lets start with the valet parking. it's great, because i don't have to drive around looking for a parking spot, blocks away. food has always been exceptional. the staff have always been very nice. the only...
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Best restaurant experience Ive ever had!

Nakama is one of the best Japanese restaurants I have ever been to! I went with my boyfriend my brother and my Mom and we all loved it. My brother especially loves the ahi tuna so me and my boyfriend tried it...
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No other Japanese in Pittsburgh compares to Nakama!

This restaurant is downright amazing. From the decor and ambience on through to its sushi and hibachi-style dinners, Nakama epitomizes the perfect dining experience. In addition, they send out informative...
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Nakama

I have been to Nakama many times, with family, co-workers and friends. Every time I go there the service and food has been excellant!!! Stephanie the bartender takes very good care of all the customers in the...
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Best Hibachi & Sushi in Pittsburgh

I've been to Nakama's dozens of times - sometimes with my boyfriend, sometimes friends, sometimes family - and every time I try something new (and I have yet to be disappointed). Whenever I make a reservation,...
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great night out

When you go to Nakama, you go for the experience - it's like none other in the city. I love the atmosphere, and the staff is very attentive. Overall, it's always a fun night out with friends when we dine...
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Great Ambiance!

Nakama is a great place for some after work, evening, or weekend gathering with friends. The sushi is delicious, the atmopshere and decor of the place is very metropolitan, and the overall enviornment is...
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BEST JAPENESE FOOD IN PITTSBURGH!

I give Nakama a 10 out of 10! This was a great experience for my entire family. Great food and lots of it! Nakama gives more than any other Japenese restaurant we have been to.
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Great sushi

Some of the best sushi you'll find in the city and the dinners are always great. Thursday nights at Nakama is beat by very few others in the city.
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Great Meal & Entertainment

My husband & I recently had dinner and had the lobster tails and kobee(sp?) beef. The meal and entertainment was excellent. We shared a table with 6 strangers, and yet, the chef still tried to encompass us all...
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BEST SUSHI ANYWHERE

Nakama is all around a wonderful experience, not only does it have some of the best food in all of the city of Pittsburgh, it has some of the best atmosphere and entertainment around. The sushi bar is...
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My Experience

My friends and I try to get to Nakama's at least once a month. We have found that the atmosphere allows us to have so much fun. We can laugh and talk loud and be entertained by the chefs. Not to mention that...
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Great Japanese food and sushi

One has to wait hours to get in but its worth it as the food is great, esp. the sushi. We drove 7 hours from Louisville, KY to get there at 9"30 pm on a Friday night and had to wait over an hour to get in, but...
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Perfect for Birthdays!!

This is the go to stop for my group of friends for anyone's birthday!! Festive mood fills the place. Trendy but not over the top. And who wouldn't want sake bombs on their birthday???
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Greatest Place Ever!

Nakama is the greatest place ever! There food is the bestest. If you love seafood then this is the place to go. Everything is wonderful from the soup to the bean sprouts! If you have never been there go, and...
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best sushi in town.

we go to your restaurant a few times a month. although all of your food is exceptional, we especially enjoy your sushi bar. The sushi is always fresh and the chefs are very friendly. The atmosphere is always...
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