Amakara

Great food, better service.

Amakara

Great food, better service.

Amakara

Great food, better service.

Amakara

Great food, better service.

Amakara

Great food, better service.

Welcome to Amakara

Amakara – A Japanese word meaning “sweet and spicy”. This is the root of our cuisine.

In March of 2008, after over a year and a half of planning, we opened our doors to the local residents of Dublin and nearby areas. Our aim is to provide a unique flair to your common sushi roll favorites and fresh fish selections.

At this new location, we are centrally located in the Downtown Dublin district- within walking distance to the Dublin/Pleasanton East BART station and local shops, banks and other small businesses.

We offer a full service sushi bar, full bar menu & take out. Some customer favorites are: Grilled Edamame, fried calamari, Klondike Express and the Spicy Crunchy Rainbow- available at all times! Feeling adventurous? Ask your server for the fish specials and indulge your taste buds in our freshest selections of the day!

 

7568 Dublin Blvd. | Dublin CA 94568

STARTERS

V = Vegetarion Option

RAW & CARPACCIO

Assorted Sashimi

Tuna, Salmon & Yellowtail. 7 pcs.

Chef’s Nigiri

Chef’s choice. (5 pcs)

Hamachi Carpaccio

Tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, ginger garlic soy & olive oil.

Oysters on the Half Shell (1/2 dozen)

Premium oysters, ponzu, scallions & spicy sauce.

Sesame Seared Tuna Tapas

Seaweed salad, yuzu tobiko, chili aioli & kaiware.

Ankimo

Steamed monkfish liver in ponzu sauce with sriracha, green onion shiso & daikon.

Oyster Shooter

Raw oyster, cold sake, quail egg yolk, tobiko, sriracha, ponzu & green onions. (Age 21+).

Poke Tuna

Tuna, seaweed salad, pickled cucumber, red onion, furikake, pine nuts, sesame oil & quail egg yolk.

Spicy Poke

Tuna, seaweed salad, pickled cucumbers , red onion, furikake , pine nuts, sesame oil, cilantro & spicy poke sauce. Served with a side of wonton chips.

White Fish Blackberry

White fish, lime, sea salt, berry & shiso.

SMALL BITES

Steamed Edamame – V

Fried Calamari

(Cilantro ponzu)

Karaage Chicken

(Rosemary salt)

Agedashi Tofu

Fried Oysters

Fried Gyoza

Takoyaki

Spicy Sesame Chicken Wings

(8pcs)

Steamed Buns

(topped w/ cilantro, red onion, jalapeño & chili mayo)
– Chasu (Sesame Sauce)
– Kisu (Tartar Sauce)
– Eggplant (Sesame Sauce)
– Chicken Katsu (Katsu Sauce)

Nasu Dengaku – V

(Miso Glazed Egglpant)

Hiyayakko

(Cold tofu, soy sauce, ginger, bonito flakes, green onions & baby anchovies)

TEMPURA

Mixed Tempura

Tempura shrimp, kisu, broccoli, asparagus, carrot onion, sweet potato, kabocha squash, dashi

Vegetable Tempura – V  

Asparagus, broccoli, carrot, onion, sweet potato, kabocha squash, dashi

Shishito Tempura

Soft Shell Crab

Soft shell crab, basil lemon aioli & chili sauce

Crab Stuffed Jalapenos

Snow crab & cream cheese mix

SALAD

Sashimi Salad

Assorted fish, tobiko, avocado, tomato, pine nuts, capers, spring mix salad with horseradish ponzu & olive oil.

Tuna Ceviche Salad

Tuna, avocado, cilantro, jalapenos, pine nuts, tomato, cucumber, mango, red onions with spring mix salad, lemon juice, salt and sesame wonton chips.

Shrimp Ceviche

Shrimp, mango, cilantro, avocado, pine nuts, tomato, cucumber w/ flour tortilla chips and chipotle aioli.

Salmon Skin Salad

Grilled salmon skin, cucumber, red onions, bonito flakes, kaiware, yamagobo with spring mix salad and ponzu sauce.

Tako Kimchee Salad

Octopus, cucumber, tomatoes. Kimchee sauce.

Cucumber Salad – V  

Shrimp, cucumber, seaweed & sesame seeds. Sweet vinegar sauce.

House Salad – V  

Spring mix or shredded cabbage, cucumber & tomato. Miso sesame dressing.

Seaweed Salad – V  

PAN FRIED

Asparagus Beef Wrap

Cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeno, onion & ponzu.

Seared Scallops

Sautéed spinach in soy butter (3 pcs).

SIDES

White Rice

Brown Rice

Wakame Tofu Miso Soup

Spicy Miso Soup

LUNCH SPECIALS

 

 

Monday through Friday 11:30am to 2:00pm; EXCLUDING Weekend and Holidays

Combinations are served with rice, salad, gyoza and miso soup. Sushi is served with miso soup. (no miso on takeout)

 

 

AMAKARA COMBINATIONS

Special: Select 1 item from A and 1 item from B

Premium: Select 1 item from A and 2 items from B

A

B

A

Mixed Tempura

Vegetable Tempura

Fried Calamari

Fried Oysters

Agedashi Tofu

Korroke

Albacore Ponzu

Fried Gyoza

B

Chicken Teriyaki

Beef Teriyaki

Salmon Teriyaki

Salmon Shioyaki

Sesame Chicken

Tuna Sashimi

Tonkatsu

Chicken Katsu

Shrimp Katsu

LUNCH ENTREES

Gyudon

Beef, yellow onion, red ginger & onsen tamago – no salad

Beef Tomato Curry

Beef, yellow onions, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, curry w/ Katsu or Chicken Katsu (add’l charge) – no salad

Chicken Teriyaki

Chicken Teriyaki

Beef Teriyaki

Salmon Teriyaki

Tonkatsu

Sesame Chicken

Salmon Shioyaki

Saba Shioyaki

LUNCH SUSHI

Combination Sushi

Asst. 5 pc Nigiri + 1 roll

(California, Spicy Tuna, Unakyu)

Poke Bowl

Tuna, seaweed salad, pickled radish, red onion, cucumber, furikake, & sesame oil over sushi rice.

Chicken Katsu

LUNCH NOODLES

Ramen

Spicy Ramen

Udon or Soba

Cold Soba

** ALL SUBSTITUTIONS SUBJECT TO EXTRA CHARGE **

ENTREES & DINNER

SUSHI & SASHIMI

Mixed Sashimi

Chef’s best sashimi selection of the day & Steamed white rice

Tuna Sashimi

12 pcs. & Steamed white rice

Combination Sushi

5 pcs nigiri & choice of one roll: California, Spicy tuna or Unagi.

Sushi Sashimi Combination

7 pcs nigiri & 7 slices assorted sashimi.

SEAFOOD

Served w/ rice & spring mix salad.

Salmon Teriyaki

Pan fried salmon, teriyaki sauce

Salmon Shioyaki

Seasoned, grilled salmon

Saba Shioyaki

Seasoned, grilled mackerel w/ grated radish

Mixed Tempura

Assorted veggies, shrimp & kisu

DONBURI

Served over rice – Choice of miso soup or salad

Chirashi

Sashimi assortment over sushi rice – Nori

Tekka Don

Tuna over sushi rice – Nori

Trio

Tuna, unagi & tempura shrimp over sushi rice – Nori

Unagi Don

Whole eel filet, steamed rice, unagi sauce & sesame seeds

Katsudon

Panko pork, onions & eggs cooked w/ dashi. Over
steamed rice. Pickled ginger & scallions.

Chicken Katsudon

Panko chicken, onions & eggs cooked w/ dashi. Over steamed rice. Pickled ginger & scallions.

Gyudon

Beef, yellow onion, red ginger & onsen tamago

Beef Tomato Curry

Beef, yellow onions, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes & curry – add Katsu or Chicken Katsu

NOODLES & SOUP

Make any noodle dish spicy for an add’l +$1 charge

Ramen

Seaweed, green onion, corn, mizuna, onsen tamago & roasted black garlic paste – Pork broth

Chasu Ramen

Ramen with chasu- Pork broth

Maze Ramen

Chasu, cilantro, green onions, onsen tamago, sesame oil, roasted black garlie paste & lime – Dry tossed

Udon or Soba

Seaweed, tempura bits, green onions, inari & fish cake – Dashi broth

Tempura Udon

Assorted tempura.

Cold Soba

Buckwheat noodles, tempura bits, green onions, grated daikon & sesame seeds – Chilled dashi broth

Tempura Cold Soba

Assorted tempura.

Spicy Gyoza Soup

Gyoza, tofu, shiitake mushroom, mizuna, cilantro – Pork broth

Clam Ramen

Manilla clams, butter, green onion – Chicken broth

MEAT

Served w/ rice & spring mix salad.

Chicken Teriyaki

Grilled chicken thighs, teriyaki sauce – Substitute grilled chicken breast for an add’l $2

Beed Teriyaki

Grilled ribeye, teriyaki sauce

Sesame Chicken

Tempura chicken w/ sweet ginger sauce & sesame seeds

Tonkatsu

Panko pork cutlets – Cabbage salad

Chicken Katsu

Panko chicken thighs – Cabbage salad

Ribeye Steak

Medium rare ribeye w/ sautéed arugula & garlic butter soy
– No salad

** ALL SUBSTITUTIONS SUBJECT TO EXTRA CHARGE **

SUSHI

NIGIRI 2pcs / SASHIMI 5pcs

Toro

Fatty Tuna Belly

Uni

Sea Urchine

Amaebi

Sweet Shrimp

Aji

Spanish Mackerel

Ebi

Shrimp

Engawa

Fluke Rim

Hamachi

Yellowtail

Hamachi Toro

Hirame

Fluke

Hotate

Scallop

Ika

Squid

Ikura

Marinated Salmon Roe

Kani

Snow Crab

Kanpachi

Amber Jack

Kurodia

Sea Bream

Mirugai

Geo Duck

Maguro

Tuna

Mutsu

Escolar

Saba

Mackerel

Sake

Salmon

Shiro Maguro

Albacore

Sake Toro

Tako

Octopus

Tamago

Sweet Egg Omelet

Tobiko

Flying Fish Roe

Unagi

Fresh Water Eel

Wild Sockeye Salmon

COMMON ROLLS

California

Real crab meat, avocado, cucumber & tobiko.

Fried California

Real crab meat and avocado w/ teriyaki.

Rainbow

California topped with assorted fish.

Dragon

Real crab meat and tempura shrimp w/ unagi, avocado, teriyaki and tempura bits.

Caterpillar

Unagi & cucumber w/ avocado, teriyaki, and sesame seeds.

Spicy Tuna

Tuna tartar, cucumber, spicy sauce & sesame seeds

Philadelphia

Salmon, cream cheese & cucumbers w/ smoked salmon, red onions and capers.

Fried Philadelphia

Smoked salmon & cream cheese w/ red onions, capers & teriyaki

Spider

Soft shell crab, cucumber & avocado w/ 3 flavors of tobiko.

Unakyu

Fresh water eel, cucumbers, teriyaki.

Tempura Shrimp

Tempura shrimp, avocado, cucumber & kaiware w/ tempura bits & teriyaki

Salmon Skin

Grilled salmon skin, shiso, yamagobo, kaiware, cucumber

Golden Shrimp

Grilled salmon skin, shiso, yamagobo, kaiware, cucumber

Mango Salmon

Avocado Cucumber

Avocado Mango – V

TRADITIONAL HOSOMAKI

HAND ROLLS

TRADITIONAL HOSOMAKI

Kapa Maki

Cucumber roll.

Oshinko Maki

Pickled radish & shiso

Yamagobo Maki

Pickled burdock root & shiso.

Umeshiso Maki

Pickled plum paste, shiso & cucumber

Umeshiso Maki

Pickled plum paste, shiso & cucumber

Grilled Eggplant

Grilled eggplant & shiso

Tekka Maki

Tuna roll.

Futo Maki

Sake Maki

Salmon Roll

Negi Hama Maki

Yellowtail & green onions.

Negi Toro Maki

Fatty tuna belly & green onions.

Mixed Hosomaki (9 pcs)

Tekka Maki, Sake Maki, Negihama Maki

Inari (2pcs)

HAND ROLLS

Uni

Unagi

California

Spicy Tuna

Negi Hama

Salmon Skin

Spicy Scallop

Shishamo

AMAKARA ORIGINAL ROLLS

SPICY

Spicy Crunchy Rainbow

Tempura shrimp and spicy tuna w/ assorted fish, spicy mayo, teriyaki, mustard sauce, tempura bits, green onions & tobiko.

Red Dragon

Spicy tuna and tempura shrimp w/ tuna, spicy mayo, teriyaki & red onions.

Chili Spider Salmon

Tempura soft-shell crab and avocado w/ salmon, red onions, cilantro, tomatoes, chili oil, ponzu & tempura bits.

Spicy Sesame Seared Tuna

Avocado, cucumber and tempura asparagus w/spicy tuna, sesame-seared tuna, spicy mayo & spicy ponzu dip.

Jalapeno Hamachi

Hamachi, jalapeno & avocado.

Double Jalapeno

Jalapeno hamachi w/ sesame seared tuna, sesame seared salmon, pickled jalapeno & wasabi cream.

Scallop Paradise

Tempura scallops on rice w/ spicy mayo, teriyaki, mustard sauce, green onions & 3 kinds of tobiko. 4 pcs

Seared Albacore

Steamed asparagus and spicy tuna w/ seared albacore, garlic paste, chili oil & green onions.

Hamachi Bite

Crab, cilantro and tomatoes w/ hamachi & spicy radish.

Hawaiian Delight

Smoked salmon, pineapple and bacon with salmon, mustard sauce, Tabasco, red onions, tomatoes & chopped pineapple.

Albacore Escolar Medley

Avocado and cucumber w/ seared albacore, escolar, chili aioli, arugula, red onions, tomatoes, tobiko & tempura bits.

NON SPICY

Albacore Caprese

Seared albacore atop a fresh mozzarella caprese with pesto, avocado, tomato, balsamic and soy sauce. Tobiko, jalapeno, and red onion. 4 pcs.

Klondike Express

Crab, tempura shrimp, and avocado w/ scallop mayo, 3 flavors of tobiko, tempura bits, teriyaki & lime juice.

Shrimp Mango

Crab, tempura shrimp and avocado w/ ebi, mangoes, cilantro, tomatoes, tempura bits, teriyaki & lime juice.

Italian Dragon

Crab and tempura shrimp w/ unagi, avocado, tomatoes, basil pesto, balsamic vinegar & olive oil.

Cherry Blossom

Salmon and avocado w/ tuna & tobiko.

Lime Scallop

Avocado, tomatoes and cilantro w/ scallops, lime slices & tobiko.

Lemon Salmon

California roll w/ salmon, lemon slices & kaiware.

California Deluxe

California roll w/ unagi, avocado, tobiko, & teriyaki.

Tempura Asparagus Roll – V

Tempura asparagus, avocado and cucumber w/ teriyaki & mustard sauces. Spring mix salad.

Three of a Kind

Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, cucumber & kaiware w/tobiko.

Cucumber Wrap

White fish, shiso, kaiware, yamagobo & ponzu

** ALL SUBSTITUTIONS SUBJECT TO EXTRA CHARGE **

Drink Menu

SPECIALS

COCKTAILS

Budding Romance

Nolet’s Silver Gin infused with hibiscus, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Rose infused simple syrup & fresh citrus juice.
Crisp and easy to drink yet refreshingly aromatic. $12

Cupid’s Mule

Hangar 1 Rosé Vodka, Cock n’ Bull Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime Juice & a splash of Chambord. $12

Cupid’s Mule

Japanese inspired mimosa w/ Choya Yuzu liqueur & ume sparkling wine. $12

WINE

Moet Brut

(187ml) $24

Moet Brut

(720ml) $80

Veuve Clicquot Brut

(720ml) $100

Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé

(720ml) $110

REGULAR MENU

COCKTAILS

Amakara Cocktail

Absolut Peach Vodka, peach schnapps, lychee sake, lemon juice & Chambord

Toki Old Fashioned

Suntory Toki Whisky, bitters, orange bitters & brown sugar garnished with Luxardo cherry & dehydrated orange peel

Sweet-Tart Martini

Hangar 1 Buddha’s Hand Citron Vodka, Peach Schnapps, watermelon pucker, sweet and sour, lemon juice & Sweet-Tart candy (rim)

Pink Drink

Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka, St. Germaine & lime juice

Cucumber Apple Mojito

Captain Morgan White Rum, apple sake, mint, cucumber, lime juice & Sprite

Lychee Martini

Tito’s, lychee sake, lychee liqueur & garnished with lychee fruit

Neo Tokyo Tea

Absolut Pear Vodka, Nolet’s Gin, Captain Morgan White Rum, Lunazul Tequila, Midori & pineapple juice

Bloody Amakara

Absolut Pepper Vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, wasabi, Sapporo & garnished with a lemon wedge & green olives

Moscow Mule

Hanger 1 Straight Vodka, lime juice & ginger beer

Barrel-Aged Manhattan

Barrel-aged Redemption Bourbon, angostura bitters & garnished with luxardo cherry

Yume-mosa

Japanese-inspired mimosa w/ Choya Yuzu liqueur & Ume sparkling wine. You keep the split!

Matcha Mule

Ketel One Vodka, green tea, ginger beer, w/ a shaved coconut and matcha rim – on draft

Spicy Pineapple Margarita

Don Julio Blanco Tequila, lime juice, ginger beer, pineapple juice, & muddled jalapeños – on draft

Yuzu Mai Tai

Captain Morgan White Rum, dark rum, daisy concentrate (sweet & sour), orgeat, yuzu liqueur & bitters – on draft

Hideki Palmer

Kikori Japanese whiskey, tea, lemonade, pineapple juice, & bitters – on draft

** Full Bar **

Ask your server for cocktail specials & house wine selections.

Fountain Drinks:

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, Lemonade, Iced Tea

Other:

San Pellegrino, Cock ‘n Bull Ginger Beer, Ramune, Red Bull, Sugar Free Red Bull

WHITE WINE

Wente Riva Ranch (Chardonnay)

Newton Skyside (Chardonnay)

Sonoma Cutrer (Chardonnay)

Mer Soleil Silver (Unoaked Chardonnay)

Simi (Sauv Blanc)

Cloudy Bay (Sauv Blanc – NZ)

Angeline (Rose)

SPARKLING WINE

Moet Brut (187ml)

Zonin Prosecco(187ml)

Chandon Rose (187ml)

RED WINE

10 Span (Cabernet)

Michael David Freakshow (Cabernet)

Napa Cellars (Cabernet)

Mark West Black (Pinot Noir)

Scott (Pinot Noir)

Michael David Freakshow (Red Blend)

Michael David Freakshow (Zinfandel)

DRAFT BEER

Sapporo

Asahi

Kirin

Coedo

Firestone 805

Rotating Taps

Momokawa (Sake – 4oz glass)

Bottled Beer

Sapporo (Lg)

Asahi (Lg)

Kirin (Lg)

Sapporo Light (12oz)

Asahi Black (12oz)

Angry Orchard

St. Pauli Non-Alcoholic

Rotating Bottles

Sake

CRISP & DRY

Extra Dry DelightYoshinogawa

Honjozo – crisp, clean with subtle dried fruit aromas

Crane of KasumiKasumi Tsuru Extra Dry

Honjozo Komoto – superbly dry, savory & structured

White CraneHakutsuru

Junmai Ginjo – floral, silky & smooth

Wandering PoetRihaku

Junmai Ginjo – crisp, mid-body, juicy fruitiness to green vegetative notes

KaratambaOzeki

Honjozo – superbly dry, clean, with minerality & structure

FRUITY & DYNAMIC

10,000 WaysBan Ryu

Futsu – soft, clean, floral hints, medium dry, versatile & easy going

G FiftyGenshu

Junmai Ginjo – bold, bright, bursting with tropical fruits

TokoSun Rise

Junmai Ginjo – bright, herbatious, refined

Tears of DawnKonteki

Daiginjo – silky, dainty, elegant, with lingering finish

Moon on the WaterFukucho

Junmai Ginjo – soft, silky & dainty entry, dry & spicy firm finish, made by a female Sake brewer

SennenjuHakushika

Junmai Daiginjo – refreshing aromas, clean & supple body

Seikyo Omachi “Ancient Strain” Nama

Unpasteurized Junmai Ginjo – round, fresh & flavorful, unpasteurized seasonal treat (SEAONAL LIMITED)

Draft Sake Momokawa Organic Junmai Ginjo

Hot Sake

RICH & SAVORY

Ancient ShrineIzumo Fuji

Junmai – mellow, tasty, balanced & refined

Everlasting RootsYamada

Junmai – mellow, rustic, balanced, and uber drinkable

Nama-GenNarutotai

Ginjo – unpasteurized, undiluted, bold & meaty

Man’s MountainOtokoyama

Junmai – dry, full-bodied, with hints of dried fruit & earth

Bride of the FoxKanbara

Junmai Ginjo – nutty, savory & food friendly

UNFILTERED, CLOUDY

Sayuri

Nigori – bright, fresh fruit, sweet

Momokawa Organic

Organic Nigori – rich, tropical & gently sweet

Sho Chiku Bai

Nigori – sweet, creamy & smooth

SWEET & PLAYFUL

Tozia “Blossom of Peace”Plum Sake

Plum Sake – notes of almond & apricot, gently sweet with a long finish

Hana AwakaSparkling Sake

Sparkling Sake – fun & refreshing bubbly, lower alcohol with gentle sweetness

HanaFlavored Sake

Lychee, Fuji Apple – sweet, fruity, & playful

AladinYuzu

Flavored Sake – tangy-sweet & rich

Testimonials

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“Top Notch!”

“My husband and I love this restaurant. Best Sushi in the Bay Area. Employees are so welcoming. Millie, Eric, and James are top Notch.

Debi & Joe Silva

“Will be Back!”

“Little bit of a wait, however the quality of food and waitstaff more than made up for it. Will be back!

B. O’Hara

“Love it!”

“Amakara is the best restaurant for two reasons. Great food and service! I love it.

Greg O.

Daily Hours
Everyday – 11:30am – 9:00pm

Happy Hour
Monday – Thursday – 2:00pm – 6:00pm

CONTACT

ASK US ANYTHING

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