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)
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
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
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 Delight – Yoshinogawa
Honjozo – crisp, clean with subtle dried fruit aromas
Crane of Kasumi – Kasumi Tsuru Extra Dry
Honjozo Komoto – superbly dry, savory & structured
White Crane – Hakutsuru
Junmai Ginjo – floral, silky & smooth
Wandering Poet – Rihaku
Junmai Ginjo – crisp, mid-body, juicy fruitiness to green vegetative notes
Karatamba – Ozeki
Honjozo – superbly dry, clean, with minerality & structure
FRUITY & DYNAMIC
10,000 Ways – Ban Ryu
Futsu – soft, clean, floral hints, medium dry, versatile & easy going
G Fifty – Genshu
Junmai Ginjo – bold, bright, bursting with tropical fruits
Toko – Sun Rise
Junmai Ginjo – bright, herbatious, refined
Tears of Dawn – Konteki
Daiginjo – silky, dainty, elegant, with lingering finish
Moon on the Water – Fukucho
Junmai Ginjo – soft, silky & dainty entry, dry & spicy firm finish, made by a female Sake brewer
Sennenju – Hakushika
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 Shrine – Izumo Fuji
Junmai – mellow, tasty, balanced & refined
Everlasting Roots – Yamada
Junmai – mellow, rustic, balanced, and uber drinkable
Nama-Gen – Narutotai
Ginjo – unpasteurized, undiluted, bold & meaty
Man’s Mountain – Otokoyama
Junmai – dry, full-bodied, with hints of dried fruit & earth
Bride of the Fox – Kanbara
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 Awaka – Sparkling Sake
Sparkling Sake – fun & refreshing bubbly, lower alcohol with gentle sweetness
Hana – Flavored Sake
Lychee, Fuji Apple – sweet, fruity, & playful
Aladin – Yuzu
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!”
Greg O.
Gallery
OUR FOOD & BEVERAGE IMAGES
Daily Hours
Everyday – 11:30am – 9:00pm
Happy Hour
Monday – Thursday – 2:00pm – 6:00pm
CONTACT
ASK US ANYTHING