Amakara Japan in St. Catharines

19 Geneva St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 4M3, Canada

★★★★★
(475 reviews)
Categories: Japanese restaurant Sushi restaurant

About

Informal Japanese eatery with Asian decor & a sizable menu of sushi & hot entrees like teriyaki.

Website
amakarajapan.ca
Address
19 Geneva St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 4M3, Canada
Plus Code
5Q65+9W St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Healthy options Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
475 reviews

Most Mentioned

atmosphere (26) all you can eat (15) parking (12) salmon (11) rolls (9) dinner (9) town (7) avocado (5) server (5) a la carte (5)
5 stars
352
4 stars
74
3 stars
20
2 stars
5
1 stars
24
★★★
October 29, 2024

Very small place to dine. Food was okay, it wasn't served althogether. My green tea tasted like water. Not really sold out of the food & ambiance of the place.

★★★★★
October 17, 2024

Sushi was off the charts, atmosphere is a cute small house setting with really nice art and a nice home vibe. Food was all fresh and the server was friendly and efficient. Will definetely an amazing experience that we are looking forward to trying again!

September 14, 2024

I went for dinner and they gave us the worst seat which is right under the stairs. When one person was walking upstairs, we could literally feel the stairs shaking. We ordered a triple roll, salmon avo roll, spicy crispy roll, and steak don. The picture I attached is a spicy crispy roll and it’s just big avocados, I couldn’t even taste anything else than avocado. It was awful. Also, we stayed an hour and a half but the steak don still didn’t come out while another table who came later than us got their whole sushi boat. How does steak don which is just a rice bowl with steaks on top take longer than a whole sushi boat? We couldn’t wait longer for a steak don to come out so we just left starving. The server was an old lady and she was very disrespectful. She didn’t say a single apology. We have been to this restaurant so many times and now we decided that we won’t come back here. Very disappointed.

★★★★
August 20, 2024

I have had takeout about 10 times here. This time I decided to eat in. Very cute little place with enough room to sit about 30 people. The food and service is always good. I do wish they had a few more vegan options but there's enough to enjoy. You do have to explore the menu to find what is vegan and I usually order sushi with mushrooms, sweet potato or avocado. The miso soup is good. Parking is limited on-site with only about three spots, but the restaurant is within walking distance of downtown St. Catharines where ample parking is available.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

First time visiting and fell in love with this place! The quality of sushi was amazing. Big portion, very fresh. Also, I loved Hannah, the server working there. She is so funny and nice!! Such a welcoming place. Will def return when I'm in this area. :)

★★★★★
February 8, 2024

Best Sushi restaurant in Niagara! Great level of quality, freshness and plating is spectacular! Definitely love the food here!

★★★★★
November 7, 2022

Amakara Japan is probably the best sushi restaurant I've been to in a long time. The location is really small and cozy. I ordered the rainbow roll and it was presented really well. It was super tasty. I also loved the mochi ice cream. The staff was really friendly too. I'm definitely coming back!

★★★★★
May 18, 2020

Best sushi in Niagara with take out service at its best. On time and very pleasing to look at. As you can see with the presentation. Ordered two party platters for an evening with the girls and the sashimi & sushi was super fresh and tasty. Thank you for the variety of sushi rolls, entrees, appetizers & sashimi you still offer on your take out menu during this pandemic. Thanks for the complimentary drinks. Looking forward to dine in service soon. 😋

November 23, 2024

Went in to eat 430. Restaurant was empty. Was told they have people coming in at 500 and would not seat us. Nice

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Best sushi in St. Catharines hands down

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Beautifully prepared and presented food at reasonable prices. Will definitely go again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Excellent once again. So fresh!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Typical traditional Japanese food restaurant. All the food are served as expected. Although it also serve the american style sushi roll, but the nigiri sushi was spot on. Not too hard, not too soft. Parking: Limited parking space

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Amazing service. Called on a random Tuesday night and my service was fast fresh and delicious. I order the T3, miso soup, avo & yam rolls and it was delicious. More than I could eat in one sitting. They were very friendly and reasonably priced too. I hope to go again soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Intimate dining experience. Staff was very friendly and the food exceeded expectations. If you love sushi this is also a great place for it!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Without a doubt, this is one of the best Japanese restaurants weve ever visited. We ordered Chicken Kara-age, Miso Soup, Tiger Shrimp, and the Dynamite Shrimp Roll, and each dish was very good. The service was also very friendly. We highly recommend this place!

Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Place does not exist

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

First, but not last visit. Sadly they were at capacity and the server was run off her feet, but I cant compliment them any more for the delicious food and very reasonable prices. Definitely need reservations as approximately 24 seats are their capacity, but very cosy and intimate little gem of a restaurant. I highly recommend Amakara!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Absolutely delicious sushi/ sashimi platter tonight. Best ever. Thank you!!!

★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Food is average, and service ir great. But the place is not pleasant. Very bad odour in the reception, dirty floors, exposed food over the counter mixed with dirty dishes.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

The food is top notch!! The servers are so nice and they are so friendly!! You should visit once if you wanna try Japanese food! They said Fridays and Saturdays are busy so you might need reservation:) The most delicious Japanese restaurant in St. Catharines The fish is fresh and the ingredients are sourced from Japan, so you get an authentic Japanese taste Dont miss it! ! The servers are very friendly, so its easy to go even by yourself!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

the servers are always sweet, the portion sizes are large, and everything tastes fresh and delicious! i love coming here!!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Perfer to call ahead for take out, usually the kitchen is busy during dinner hour. 5% cash discount for take out order. Closed on both Sunday and Monday.

May 23, 2024

I went to dinner today and it gave me a very uncomfortable feeling. At that time because I didnt listen to what was being said they packed the food, but I wish I had eaten it at the restaurant. I apologized for my behavior, but they came over to educate me. Told me that if you eat, you cant stand in the doorway and order. But theres no one to take me to my seat, and there is no one to prepare a menu for me. But I dont think its a big deal. And then to my shock, they said you cant stay too long. (commanding tone) The premise here is that their food is not ready. On days when I dont have a job I just want to go out and relax, not get schooled. It takes away from my good mood for the day.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great intimate feel....terrific server...delicious food..habachi grilled scallops....ample salad....flavorful miso...entre C combo.....a treat for both your eyes and palate.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

The sushi here is easily the best in the city. Absolutely spectacular. Have eaten several things off the menu and thus far nothing has disappointed me. Will continue to eat here for a long time

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

The food is amazing. Awesome experience and delicious food.

February 23, 2024

Bad, I dont recommend anyone to go there, the place, food and services was bad dont waste ur money

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

First time at Amakara, stopped for takeout to bring at my hotel nearby. Restaurant was full, very nice ambiance. Staff were very kind and proactive even tough they were clearly in a rush. Waited a fair 20 minutes since some maki were deep fried. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented and very tasteful. Will go back when in the area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Just experienced the epitome of Japanese cuisine in St. Catharines! The food was simply divine, easily the best Japanese in town. A culinary masterpiece that tantalized our taste buds with every bite. 10/10, would recommend to any food enthusiast! Great food great service!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Good food, great little place with a good atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

This place is so cozy. The rolls were amaz8ng and the tea was perfect to warm up on a rainy day.

★★★
December 23, 2023

Sushi was amazing! So fresh and a great price! Just wouldnt order shrimp tempura as it only comes with 2 pieces of shrimp for $10.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Weve been going to Amakara for 20 years. Weve always loved the authentic cuisine and atmosphere, but stopped going when it hanhed ownership a few years ago. Since then, the service has significantly lapsed. Food service is extremely slow and sporadic. My husband got his main course first, about 20 minutes after ordering. It took another 20 minutes for the next persons main to be brought out. Some of our appetizers were brought out as we were paying! The high reviews speak to the quality of the food, but the service is terrible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This place is an absolute hidden gem. It has by far the finest and tastiest food in the region at very fair prices. Loved this food for many years. The flavour of his food is amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best sushi place by far. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious food always, staff helpful and we can count on a great dinner every time.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

It was our first time dining here. The food was very good and the portions are very generous. Could not ask for better service! Will be going back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Always excellent service and great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing restaurant! Reminds me of being out while I travelled in Japan. Amazing food quality, great service! Note, this is not an all you can eat Japanese restaurant.... Prices are reasonable for the great quality of food. I look forward to coming back

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

First time we order here, ver tasty and staff were very friendly. Coming back for dine in.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best Japanese this side of Toronto...

★★★
December 23, 2023

I love sushi and stopped here while passing through st Catharines. I had pretty high hopes for this place given tha ratings but wasnt impressed with the food at all. The presentation looked very nice but the food itself was just bland. The rice was so plain and the variety of Maki rolls I had were flavorless and absolutely needed to be drowned in soy sauce to be eaten. The quality was good but the flavor profiles were completely bland on everything from the salad to the rolls. I think this place got good ratings from people who havent had good sushi before. Pretty food but boring taste.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The atmosphere was the first thing I noticed - its very warm and cozy. The staff are super friendly and recommended dishes when what I wanted wasnt available at the time. Food was overall good, Ive had better and Ive had worse. Overall my partner and I had a great experience!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best sushi I ve ever had. Amazing food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great value, small restaurant. We really enjoyed the sushi and udon stir fry and the waitress or owner was super friendly. Definitely will be coming back though it seems like you need a reservation

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

You cant beat the quality of their amazing sushi. Chicken karaage and shrimp tempura are great entrees with huge portions. Intimate setting. No wheelchair accessible bathroom. Wheelchair accessibility: Stairs to washrooms.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great little sushi joint. Hard to find places that arent all you can eat nowadays but this one is a classic. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Out of all the sushi places in St. Catharines, Amakara is definitely a top contender. The atmosphere is warm and hospitable with delightful service. The sushi is beyond delicious and reasonably priced. I would recommend getting the 50 piece sushi + sashimi boat for a group of 4 as it is well portioned. The parking lot beside the restaurant is usually full, so be prepared to park on the street.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Done in or takeout, Amakara is the king of a Japanese food in Niagara. I have never been disappointed...ok...well maybe a little when Im finished eating and dont have anymore delicious food left . I highly recommend!

★★★
December 23, 2023

It was very crowded, and noisy. The food was so so, the tempura we ordered was pretty oily. Nothing to recommend, won t go back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

It was awesome! I ordered carry- out. Unagi bento comes with little tempura as well Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best sushi in the city in my opinion. Spectacular quality, excellent and attentive service. Love the small and cozy atmosphere. Excellent place to eat in and take out from worth the hunt for a nearby parking space!

December 23, 2023

Very tiny sushi all rice very little food. Also shorted me out of 8 pieces of sushi. Paid 40$

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

By far the best sushi i ve had in Niagara, if not southern Ontario. I m incredibly impressed and will be back again. The dragon roll was unlike any i ve had. Ditch WIND AYCE and come here instead. It s well worth it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best sushy

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Hands down best sushi in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amakara has been my preferred sushi joint for many years. Humble, cozy, intimate, reasonable prices, and excellent food. Never disappointed. Seating is limited so make reservations or go at odd hours. Takeout is always an option. Vegetarian options: The vegetarian sushi set was amazing, and the avocado was perfectly (and I mean perfect) ripe.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

It is absolutely not an authentic Japanese Restaurant. There is no way to serve fried vermicelli as appetizer in Japanese Restaurant. The Udon is not Udon its Chinese Noodle. Sashimi are not fresh. Sushi are not tightly gripped. Disappointed. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent sushi and sashimi and the beef was so tender! The menu is so extensive, you will want to study it before going. I recommend going early as there are not a lot of tables and it gets busy at dinner hour. Definitely going back as there is so much more on the menu that I want to explore.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

If you enjoy sushi Amakara is a great place to go! It is a small place but it has a delicious menu and the food is amazing! If you havent tried it yet, you should!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best sushi in St Catharines

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Hidden gem in St Catharines, east end of downtown - this is an excellent little restaurant with a rather large menu of sushi and other Japanese classics . We stuck to Sushi and Sashimi combos - took a few minutes but the freshness, taste and preparation were all top notch. We just loved the experience, all the more than prices are very reasonable. Totally recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good sushi. Parking is a pain.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Really enjoyed this place! The squid appetizer in particular was delicious. Really nice staff. Would definitely return!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The BEST! Hands down

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The best Sushi in Niagara and Ive been to Dannys in N.F

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amaizing food. Excellent service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

One of those most fresh & authentic sushi places you could come across in niagara. The quality is outstanding and the service is wonderful. Deffinitely recommend this place. The soft shell crab, and sashimi cuts are to die for

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best Japanese restaurant in the city

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food sometimes takes awhile, but worth the wait, great food and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Absolutely love coming here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I came to this place because my wife was craving some sushi and I checked the reviews and they were good. They have lunch options which are really good. They had soup or salad, the soup was amazing (not sure who would choose the salad but I would give it a try the next time if its half good as soup). Got the lunch B, C and D. The B had a lot of tempura, C had suchi and nigiri, and D had only sushi. The portions are great and the service as well. Prices are reasonable and the place is small but nice. I was not amazed by the flavor but its good. Give it a try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The whole family loved it. Great food and a reasonable price point.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Easily the best sushi I ve ever had, I highly recommend getting one of their combos. With the combo, you pretty much don t stop eating as they bring out items at the perfect pace until the main dish arrives.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Been ordering out for about 15 years from here. Usually large orders. Rarely any mix ups. Odd time sometimes lose, sometimes gain. The only time I dont get to do an order, is when its too busy to get an order in. Mainly for waiting too late. Great service, portions and price otherwise. My go-to sushi place.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food is very good but service is really bad. Rude owner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great restaurant! Service was fantastic.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Sushi was really fresh. Miso soup was hot & tasty. Many options to choose from. Good value for money.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Good food, yummy yummy 64 peice sushi tray is the way to go

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Some of the best sushi I have had ..stick to the basics they do it right.

★★
December 23, 2022

Hit n miss

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Longtime family favourite. Looking forward to dining in once again (hopefully). Take out during the pandemic has been amazing! Yum

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Been going here for 25+ years, some ups and downs over that time however, they have been fairly consistent for the last 5-10 years. This is our favourite Japanese take-out, very fresh and highly recommend. Indoor dining is very small and I m sure is a special experience for a date night. We prefer the takeout option as we can pair it with our favourite drinks and be in a casual environment. This is not fast food so be prepared to wait after placing your order, especially during peak times. I ve tried other local Japanese options and this is my personal favourite still (especially for sashimi). Staff is friendly and don t forget to pay in cash for some slight savings.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Going to eat the food at the hotel

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Favourite Japanese restaurant in St. Catharines. Always fresh, delicious, authentic! A true jem!

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Place was hard to locate since the sign just says Japanese Restaurant. God bless Google maps Got takeout for lunch today - combo A, the beef teriyaki. Came with sticky rice, a piece of broccoli, piece of veg tempura, tofu and bean sprouts, 8 piece salmon sushi, salad and miso soup, all for only $22.50! Was my lunch and dinner! My first time trying tofu, lol not a fan. But everything else was amazing! Beef tender, sushi fresh, and the salad was chopped up like how I like it, with an awesome dressing! Lived here in st Cath all my life but never tried it. Will be back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Delicious and authentic.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Hands down favourite restaurant, ever! Amazing food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Our favourite Japanese take-out restaurant in St.Catharines. Always fresh and very delicious ! Love the sushi pizza with BBQ salmon! These pictures are from next day and food is still amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great place to eat! Not a lot of seats so it s super intimate, great place to go for a date, I really enjoyed my dinner, definitely going back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

wow, I did not expect to be so impressed by sushi in the niagara region, but this place is really great. I ordered a chirashi bowl and a teriyaki beef dinner and they were both incredible! I drove from niagara falls cause i was not enjoying the food there, and it was 100% worth the drive. Their high rating is completely deserved. Being from out of province I was a little surprised by its location, but dont let that deter you from ordering from here.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent and consistent food and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great prices and we really liked the atmosphere. Food was super tasty. Wed come back again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious food at a great price point.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious as always!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Price is very reasonable and fair; majority of the appetizers your looking at 8-12 bucks. Miso soup was pretty salty but flavourful. Chicken Karaage was served with any sauce only a slice of lemon; I think the dipping sauce is pretty important for this dish. Salmon teriyaki was great, it was a very generous portion for 8.95. The eel teriyaki had way too much sauce, I would probably recommend asking for the teriyaki sauce on the side. The sashimi tasted pretty fresh and for 30.95 you get 20 pieces. The sushi however was a turn off the rice was very mushy and slimy. Most of the sushi places I ve been to the rice is pretty firm.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Ive been coming here for over 10+ years. The staff are so kind, and nice. They put so much into into order. Love this place and its staff. The food is by far my favorite.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

One of the best sushi I ever had. Fantastic authentic Japanese food

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I have never had such terrible sushi in my life

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

It is most definitely my favorite sushi in Niagara., Consistently good never had a bad meal in over a decade.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I wish Id remembered to take photos, but we ate everything too quickly. This is the best sushi in town. I thought Id been everywhere until now. Everything tasted perfect and the atmosphere couldnt have been better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

love this place! we go so often that they know us! everything there is so delicious, definitely recommend!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Small restaurant with around twenty seats and rather intimate and family-friendly. The dishes are good and the sashimi slices are thick. Everything is well presented and the service is impeccable. We took a large boat for CA$73 plus a portion of California maki and two portions of gyosa as well as drinks. A little disappointed for the California maki which was with surimi instead of salmon... Perhaps we should have specified this when ordering. Good value for money: CA$178 for 5 people with 20% tip. We arrived without a reservation and were hesitant to enter due to the appearance of the storefront. And ultimately it was a very nice surprise! Parking: 3 spaces for the restaurant but there are large parking lots nearby, so no worries.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Food is so delicious and service is great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Like being transported to another world. Very cozy atmosphere. The food was amazing as well. Some of the best rolls Ive ever had.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Enjoyed a lovely lunch with my daughter

December 23, 2022

Why order food? Why be patient and wait 1 1/2 hours for the food to be picked up only to have to wait to have them make it when you arrive? Absolutely the worst service for take out. It does not matter how good the food is. This is the Last time for your restaurant.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Ordered at 6:08, told wed have to wait till 7:45 to pick up take put order. Thats ok, its Friday night they are busy. Get there at 7:45 have to wait an additional 20 mins. Thats not so ok. We love the in restaurant experience but every time we do take out its like this. The edamame was cold, as were the warm rolls we ordered. Im not sure why this happens but this will be the last time I do take with you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Quite intimate atmosphere with the freshest sushi in the city. Pleasant and thoughtful staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Ordered pickup and although they were behind on the order and I had to wait an additional 30 mins, the sushi was very delicious and reasonably priced compared to other options in the neighbourhood.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

A much more intimate dining experience with top notch sushi. Best sushi in the region. Everything goes great with a glass of plum wine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Been coming here for years, wonderful dishes that range from fresh sashimi to delicious plant-based rolls. Kind service and great portion sizes, the yam tempura rolls and chicken katsu are my favorites. I absolutely recommend Amakara to all my friends and coworkers who are looking for a family run, authentic and wonderfully tasty sushi experience!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Honestly I have probably driven past this place many times as it is a remodeled house. Park on St Pauls as parking is limited. Loved the interior. The service was great. The gal was attentive and happily answered questions. Food was delicious.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

One of the best sushi I ever had. Fantastic authentic Japanese food

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Cute restaurant with good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Ordered the Sushi Party Tray. The rolls were fresh and tasted delicious. Reasonably priced too. Highly recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Wow! I haven t had Japanese food in over a month and this really satisfied my cravings. As a Japanese, I completely love this place already and it was my first ever time ordering it. Thank you so much

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Best sushi place in town by far

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great food, great service. We have ordered from Amakara over the pandemic at least 3 times and the food is always delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Have been looking for a quality sushi place in the Niagara region and finally tried Amakara. Really good sushi

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good service and tasty food. Love the Yakiniku beef. Great portions.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I use to go here all the time when i still lived in the province. Glad to see they are still Round

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Best sushi in niagara hands down.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Wow! Amazing sushi and Japanese food! Very accommodating for gluten free as well.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great Sashimi, Sushi, Spider Rolls, Spicy Scallop Roll. All great. Service was prompt and professional. I recommend trying this place out

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

My go to sushi place in St Catharines!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Sushi and sashimi tasted fresh and the other rolls and noodles were excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Best in town. Try the soft shell crab with your Chirashi set.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Reasonably priced sushi with lots of options. Sushi was fresh but not overly flavourful Was better the next day I feel !

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Everything was great. Easily best Japanese in Niagara. Ordered Spicy Pumpkin, Shrimp Tempura, Green Dragon Roll, Ginger Kick Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, Chicken Katsu Meal and Steak Donburi. Recommend it all, but especially the Spicy Pumpkin, Steak Donburi, and Spicy Salmon! Great work, Amakara!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

BEST. SUSHI. EVER. I no longer live in St. Catharines, but always make the time to drive about an hour (from Mississauga) whenever I crave their sushi. It never disappoints!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Best Sushi Ive tried in the Niagara Region!

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Horrible service for take out, ordered twice once in person and once over the phone considering the decent reviews but both times treated with no respect and put on hold/hang up or turned away, won t be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The best sushi in town. Fresh! Authentic! Great value!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Ive been a few times for lunch and ordered off the lunch menu. Food has always been great and seem high quality. Staff are pleasant and prices are good. Small restaurant on the inside, but we have always just ordered take out. I highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Amakara, Japanese restaurant never disappoints!! Food is always excellent!!! We ve done large take out orders for two years now and always fresh and delicious. Love sushi, sashimi and tempura done authentically??? You must visit!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great food. Great service. Price was reasonable. Its cozy and such a great place. If you dont like seafood thats ok there is plenty of beef and chicken dishes.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

We went to Amakara last night for my husbands birthday, and were blown away by the high quality of the sushi, generous portions, friendly service, and cozy atmosphere. Authentic Japanese cuisine, with dishes that are difficult to find elsewhere. The handrolls are a meal unto themselves! The fresh fish is sliced thick, and overhangs the rice, as it should. Excellent meal, and excellent service - we look forward to enjoying many more meals of fine Japanese cuisine here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Amazing sushi, I recommend any to come try this place out, the food was so fresh and tasted amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Awesome food every time. The best in Niagara by far!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The food was great, and they were really good about my allergy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Ive been coming here for over 20 years, and its still worth it. I realize that ownership and chefs may have changed in that time but it still has the same charm and delicious food.

Local Guide
December 23, 2020

I have no comment about the food, it was great. We tried the Udon and the Eel rice with a dish of salmon avo roll. However, we came at 8, order at 8:15 and the first dish come out at 8:40 which is the salmon avo roll. My Udon came quickly after that. However my friend has to wait for another 20 minutes for the eel rice. The store did not crowded, only have 4 tables. The table on the right of us order first us 5 minutes. The table on the left came after us 15 minutes and order after us 10minutes. They finished their dish is the time my friend got her eel rice? How magic? And there was 2 servers but only 1 server working after 8:45 and the other one sitting and having fun with the customers (maybe his friends). We are very mad. Even the food is great but this is the first time and last time we come. I did not take the picture of the eel rice because at that time we were so mad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Best sushi in town

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Awesome little place a true hidden gem

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Just ordered pick up from here for lunch for the first time today. Top notch all the way. Will definitely be ordering again.

December 23, 2020

the sushi roles were rather soggy for my taste, and the rudest service i ve experienced in a while :( sadly my least favourite sushi restaurant in the niagara region

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Amazing Sushi. Best in St Catharines.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Authentic Japanese cuisine. Best sushi and sashimi in the region.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Loved it!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

The best

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great Sushi!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Best Sushi restaurant Ive been to. Staff is so nice, the food is great and well priced! Ive brought so many friends here and they agree. Couldnt recommend this place enough! Super cozy as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

By far!!!! The best TRUE JAPANESE food available in St Catharines !!!!!

December 23, 2020

worse sushi ever

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Best Japanese restaurant in Niagara region! Good quality and consistency every time

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Delicious and wonderful people working there! Authentic!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Authentic food, amazing customer service, and an amazing ambiance! 100% the best sushi in Niagara, and by far the best takeout option there is, for the price!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good selection, good food and good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

A small hole in the wall, really a small stand alone building, hard to find but worth the discovery.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Probably the best Japanese restaurant Ive ever been to. The food is fresh and expertly prepared. Highly suggest reservations if you plan on eating in as it is quite small.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

I go here at least twice a week. Such high quality! I recommend the amakara steak, the dipping sauce is too good

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Absolutely love the authentic Japanese experience at Amakara. Would love to go for my Birthday this year.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good place for one of the few sushi places (a le cart) freshly made and a greater variety than the other well known sushi spots in st. Kits... Kinda pricy but worth it for the area

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Amakara hosted my very first sushi experience years ago, so it holds a special place in my heart. Their quality is absolutely top-notch, service is exemplary, and atmosphere is calm. Be thee warned about their parking, though: there is VERY little. Often times its better to park on St Paul, than hope for a space on their tiny, tiny parking lot.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

This was the best sushi and Japanese food I have ever had in my life. Highly recommend!!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Fresh raw fish is usually hard to come by but my God am I glad my ex took me here because its the one place I would keep coming back and not get screwed over! I recommend the Chirashi, its enough to put you to sleep and feel good about it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Absolutely awesome epic Sushi. Just do it, you wont be let down

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Highly recommend this restaurant. This is a lot better than the AYCE Japanese restaurants in the area.