Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar - South Side

3.9

1431 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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.

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Private dining

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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

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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.

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 1,431 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
3.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar offers a unique dining experience with "excellent service" and "great food." Guests appreciate the restaurant's open and updated interior and commend the chefs for their engaging culinary skills. While some feel the atmosphere could be livelier, the staff's professionalism and hospitality shine.

1,431 Reviews

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Sally
VIP
Pittsburgh
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Valentine’s Day dinner. The food was yummy as always. I was impressed by the service. It was a very busy night but we had a very typical wait times for drinks, the hibachi etc. Our sever kept up with drink refills, to-go container requests etc. A pleasant experience and nice start to the rest of our evening.
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James
Pittsburgh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was extremely slow even at the bar, we were there an hour and had only been given one drink and nobody had taken our food order. When we were finally able to flag down a bartender it took another half an hour for our sushi to come out and and 45 minutes after that before our meal came out and it was cold and dry (we had the steak). We were being ignored at the bar (which was half empty) and only got 3 refills. To sum it up most of the night we were sitting with empty glasses and cold food with a staff that apparently couldn't see us.
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Melissa
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have gone to Nakama for 15.+ years and haven’t been there in a few years. It was the worst hibachi I’ve ever had. Everything was different, tasteless and just a huge disappointment. Used to be our favorite but not anymore.
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Nikki
Pittsburgh
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Past few times eating here have not been up to par. We gave it another chance and were not disappointed! Every thing was cooked perfectly!
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Elizabeth
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Looking noticeably dingy— could use a refresh. Smoke level was bad— need to invest in some kind of fans/ventilation . Worst part was disgusting bathroom -trash overflowing everywhere. Some kind of ripped apart soap dispensers laying on the floor. Would not return
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ProfBob
Pittsburgh
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant was incredibly noisy. That combined with how diners are lined up along the sides of a Hibachi Table, meant that in a party of four, people at the ends of that string of diners could not hear each other. This turned a communal meal into a solitary experience. And the food was pretty bad. The Hibachi chef spent so much time on his spiel that he overcooked the food tremendously. Our chicken dishes were very dry and almost inedible.
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Carrie
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was great. Service was excellent. Our food was honestly perfection. I was surprised that we were basically the only table in the restaurant for lunch at the time we were there. I would of appreciated a lunch size menu and lunch prices. In the past the lunch menu was available on Saturdays. I think more people would come out on Saturdays for lunch if the lunch menu was available. It would feel like a better value in these economic times. If I was in during dinner hours for dinner I would think the prices were appropriate and it would be more affordable to dine for lunch more often at Nakama. Mary was our server and Denny was our chef. They were awesome and very attentive. Everyone in the restaurant was professional and hospitable without being intrusive. So thank you for that.
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Chase
Dallas
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This was the worst birthday experience I’ve ever had. It took over an hour just to place our order, and when the food and drinks finally arrived, many of them were wrong. To make matters worse, we were handed our checks before we even had cake. The staff started cleaning the restaurant while we were still eating—someone even mopped the floor without putting up a caution sign, causing a member of our group to slip and fall. The entire experience was unacceptable and disappointing. I would not recommend this place.
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Brooke
Pittsburgh
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 13 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my husband’s 50th birthday on Monday. I am planning a huge party for him Saturday and didn’t even think about his actual birth day, so when he said ‘um, dinner?’ I said pick anywhere (because I plan epic parties and everything else takes a backseat) and Nakama was the pick. Our family of four (two teens) haven’t been here since before the pandemic, and upon entry we noticed they had made huge changes to the interior - open and updated. We later learned they were starting the remodel when covid hit, so it worked out they had all of that time. As we were sat (with the new open concept) we saw that the restaurant was utterly empty. The lone table was leaving when we arrived, and during our stay four people total were in the bar area. The greeter and our server were friendly, and our poor chef had ZERO to work off of conversationally. It was just us. We live together. We aren’t terribly interesting. Yet, he was plucking strings of convo out of thin air and it truly was appreciated. The only complaint was that my son and I drink tea, and they have none. How is it possible that a restaurant of this cuisine wouldn’t have a staple like tea?!? Otherwise, its good teppanyaki (though I prefer way more vegetables) my scallops were huge and cooked with a nice sear. My husband and sons got steak and said it was very good as well. Thank you for the enjoyable evening!
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Ryan
VIP
Pittsburgh
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service were excellent. Too much smoke going on in there.
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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 3.9 stars by 1431 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 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

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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

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

Filet and Shrimp ComboUS$15.99

Kids Menu

Main