Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side

4.1

1425 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

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

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

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

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Additional information

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

Location
1611 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
17th
Parking details
Valet is available Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00pm. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
51A, 51B, 51C, 51D & 54C
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Featured in

79 Pittsburgh Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Offers

Free Valet Parking
Multiple dates available
Wed - Sat - 17:30 - 21:00
We are now offering complimentary valet parking every Thursday- Saturday beginning at 5:30. Just pull up & show your reservation confirmation to valet.

Popular dishes

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

Lettuce Wraps

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

Appetizers

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

Hibachi Menu

Specialty Dinner

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

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

Traditional Dinners

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

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

Noodles

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

Lunch Menu

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

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

Kids Menu

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

Main

Combination $13.99 Choice of two

ShrimpUS$9.99
ChickenUS$8.99
SteakUS$9.99

Kids Specialty Drinks

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

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

Dessert

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

Dessert SparklerUS$5.00
In Ice CreamUS$8.79
In Fresh PineappleUS$9.79
Ice CreamUS$3.79
Ask your server about today's feature
Fresh PineappleUS$4.79
Fresh cut pineapple, sweet and delicious

What 1,425 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
3.9Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Pittsburgh / Western PA
Good for groups
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Healthy
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Neighbourhood gem
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Good for special occasions
Pittsburgh
Good for groups
Pittsburgh
Healthy
Pittsburgh
Neighbourhood gem
Pittsburgh
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar offers a lively hibachi experience with "incredible" service and "outstanding" food. Regulars appreciate its consistent quality over the years. While some diners noted room for improvement, many enjoy memorable celebrations with attentive staff and talented chefs who make occasions special.

1,425 Reviews

J
Joseph
Denver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Restaurant was cool. Neighborhood was really cool. Want to come back and explore when not so cold. Restaurant and staff are welcoming. Bartender was nice. Just had a lot going on, so didn’t interact much. Food was good. Would have eaten more, but service was slow. Went down the street for dessert and more drinks.
Is this helpful?
G
Gregory
VIP
Pittsburgh
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
To be honest. It was the only place that I could get a reservation for six in at the last minute. They did accommodate us well. When I did arrive, the place does have an old musty smell. It was virtually empty with only a few tables seated on a Saturday night at 7 PM. The waiter that took our order was a tentative. Our chef was very good as well. Unfortunately, I left there, and I was still hungry after getting the imperial twin New York strip steaks. in a pinch again, I surely would go. But it would not be my first choice.
Is this helpful?
N
Nicolette
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have not been here for a few years. Enjoyed dinner tonight!
Is this helpful?
A
Aparna
VIP
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We felt very rushed and the sushi was t as good as we’ve had previously.
Is this helpful?
M
Michelle
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. Our service was even better. The chef did an amazing job with our food, and the server made sure our daughter with food allergies had a safe meal. Thank you for making this birthday celebration a happy one!
Is this helpful?
k
kinsey
Pittsburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
food was good our waitress was incredible. i came here for my birthday to have the hibachi experience, but our cook just cooked said thank you and left. while another table close to us got the fire and a birthday celebration. when i usually go to hibachi it’s so fun and upbeat and it just wasn’t at all what i was expecting. the waitress sang happy birthday to me and made it so much better. it was also really really hot in there.
Is this helpful?
E
Emily
Pittsburgh
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our hibachi chef, Tom was wonderful! He made the night so fun and was easy to talk to. Service otherwise was okay, it seemed like they were short staffed but we had a great meal overall.
Is this helpful?
J
Jessica
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time thank you! Jsnsbsnanmzns and Zina Nakama and
Is this helpful?
K
Kevin
Pittsburgh
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 13 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible as always the waitress was very attentive and service was incredible. The chef made sure to wake it memorable for everyone
Is this helpful?
A
Abigail
Pittsburgh
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best cook! Food was yummy. Sad noodles didn’t automatically come with the meal, an additional $8 is a lot for noodles.
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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

Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side is rated 4.1 stars by 1425 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

1611 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Additional information

Cross Street
17th
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Teppanyaki
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet is available Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00pm. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
51A, 51B, 51C, 51D & 54C
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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

Featured in

79 Pittsburgh Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

79 Pittsburgh Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Free Valet Parking

Chicken

Hibachi Scallops

Hibachi Shrimp

Starters Menu

Soups, Salads & Starters

Nakama SaladUS$3.29

Miso SoupUS$3.99

Nakama Onion SoupUS$2.99

Seaweed SaladUS$4.99

Spicy Squid SaladUS$5.99

EdamameUS$4.99

White RiceUS$1.99

Hibachi Fried RiceUS$3.29

Spicy EdamameUS$5.99

House Made Egg Rolls (2)

Lettuce Wraps

"Original Chicken"US$8.99

Chicken AlmondUS$9.99

Korean Bbq BeefUS$10.99

Seared Sea ScallopsUS$12.99

Appetizers

Stir Fry VegetablesUS$4.99

Shrimp TempuraUS$10.99

GyozaUS$6.99

Spicy ChickenUS$8.99

Steak SkewersUS$9.99

Miso Glazed SalmonUS$9.99

Sea ScallopsUS$13.99

Coconut ShrimpUS$8.99

Marinated Beef TipsUS$9.99

Seared New York StripUS$11.99

Crab FrittersUS$9.99

YakitoriUS$8.99

Seared Ahi TunaUS$10.99

"Talking" ShrimpUS$10.99

Crispy Salmon FrittersUS$9.99

Hibachi Menu

Specialty Dinner

Hibachi ChateaubriandUS$34.99

Imperial SteakUS$29.99

Bob's Favorite Triple CombinationUS$28.99

Suzanne's Splash and MeadowUS$26.99

Katie's Surf and TurfUS$39.99

Dragon's DelightUS$24.99

Kobe Strip SteakUS$69.99

Butcher's ChoiceUS$25.99

Imperial FeastUS$45.99

Nakama's Seafood FavoriteUS$30.99

Seafood CombinationUS$38.99

Land and SeaUS$32.99

Traditional Dinners

Hibachi ScallopsUS$30.99

Nakama LobsterUS$41.99

Hibachi ShrimpUS$20.99

Nakama Tuna SteakUS$23.99

Hibachi Strip SteakUS$21.99

Hibachi Sesame ChickenUS$17.99

Filet MignonUS$26.99

Vegetable DelightUS$16.99

Diablo (Spicy)

Noodles

Diablo (Spicy)

Chicken with Sweet Ginger CreamUS$19.99

Shrimp with Basil-Lime Coconut CreamUS$24.99

Lunch Menu

Hibachi ScallopsUS$15.99

Shrimp and ChickenUS$13.99

Hibachi ShrimpUS$11.99

Nakama Tuna SteakUS$14.99

Filet MignonUS$12.99

Hibachi Sesame ChickenUS$10.99

Hibachi Strip SteakUS$11.99

Vegetable DelightUS$9.99