I wanted to get some sushi for appetizers for a holiday party. I selected the sushi and sashimi…read morecombo, and scorpion and dragon rolls. My guests enjoyed it and fortunately left some so when I was putting them away--well, they didn't make it to the fridge. Delicious and I can't wait to go back again. The counter persons were gracious and helpful also. Negative note: I wanted to use Door Dash to avoid going out on a very cold day. I got the message that no delivery was available. So I did pick up and (positive point) it was ready for me when I arrived earlier than the estimated time.

We frequent this restaurant almost once a week. The food is good the service is good...but I am SO…read moresick of the music they play loudly. Taylor Swift immitator... and others are very annoying. I have heard the same songs every week. Give it a rest! How about some nice calm Asian instrumentals?

Dined in last night and tried the Monday special: Filet and Chicken for 26.99 (saving of $5). I…read moreordered my steak medium rare and it was more a medium but still tender and tasty. The chicken was a little bland and boring, I probably wouldn't order chicken there again but my friend had the scallops and they were really good (nice sized and cooked perfectly!) The fried rice was excellent and flavorful, loved the veggie mix and the noodles were good too. The service was good, we were sat right away and waited on. We started with salad and soup. The ginger dressing was very good! Our chef was funny and entertaining, he engaged with us and made the dining experience fun! The restaurant itself is typical hibachi style tables and a small section of seating for non-hibachi. Would eat here again. The bathrooms are very awkward, the doors swing in and it's hard to get to the toilet and I am a smaller person. Also they could be better maintained, there was debris on the ground to the point that I thought to myself, I'm glad this food is being cooked in front of me because I'd be afraid of what the kitchen looks like!

Food was great, the service however was terrible. The waiter had less than a personality, could…read morebarely hear them over the rest of the restaurant noise, took way too long in between stops at the table once we had closed our menues to signal we were ready to order. The food runners seemed to also be miserable. Then we were through eating, on our phones not touching our food for a solid 7+ min as he walked by to other tables, only to return with two full drinks when ours were more than half full. It made zero sense and we won't be returning.

Yoshino was my favorite sushi spot in Pittsburgh! The maki combo #3 was a staple of mine. It comes…read morewith Spicy Tuna, Shrimp Tempura & Spicy Crab Roll for $21! The shrimp tempura is my favorite. The tempura is always super crispy and the eel sauce is great! Normally, I ordered Yoshino for takeout, but whenever I dined in, the service was outstanding. The waitress would regularly refill our water and tea. The presentation is always spectacular. I've gotten everything from a sushi boat to a sauce dragon. Would highly recommend Yoshino!

This place was awesome. The interior decor was set up really nice, the service was very friendly…read moreand fast, the prices were pretty standard but very good during the lunch specials, and most importantly the food was not only presented well but tasted great as well. They put a lot of thought and effort into presenting their food, in all sorts of different dishes with decorations around it as well. Really adds to the experience.

My husband chose this spot for my first dinner after moving here, and... He made the right call :)…read moreDefinitely make a reservation; the place was packed. The seafood is fresh, and the menu features several creative options. We tried a variety of items (Nigiri, Temaki, Takoyaki, and the daily specials) and honestly loved everything! As sushi lovers, we shared several small plates and really appreciated the quality. The fish-to-rice ratio was spot on. I loved the vibe: very hipster, complete with a DJ. Next time, we'd love to sit at the counter facing the kitchen for that authentic Japanese experience. Our server was so sweet and gave us some great recommendations. Even though it was busy, the timing of the courses was perfect. Highly recommend!

Umami has been a bi weekly rotation in my household! I've brought my family, visiting friends, and…read morecoworkers and all of them have left full and happy excited to return! I highly recommend a reservation as they do not take many walk ins, especially for big parties and definitely take advantage of their happy hour menu (5-6pm). Their HH menu allows you to try some of their most popular bites for a fraction of the cost! Items that we ALWAYS order are the karaage, stir fried udon wit shrimp tempura, at least 3 skewers, the lychee martinis, Takoyaki, and some variation of toro. We try to mix in others every time and have never had a bad bite! Servers are always so kind to us and can't wait until my next visit! Hopefully it's soon!

The service was good. The atmosphere was great for the girls. The chef was friendly, and…read moreentertaining. A little hard to understand but was a good experience. Highly recommend the Saturday lunch menu. Price was reasonable and it was great to have a kid menu with chicken and fries for a child that wasn't going to try anything new.

We came for sushi on a weeknight, and it was pretty quiet. I was impressed by how they used four…read moretypes of fish in one roll in the Monroeville roll. It tasted OK. It was hard to differentiate between the salmon, tuna and yellowtail. It wasn't the best fish, but I applaud their creativity. Service was prompt and friendly. I also really liked their fried gyoza. Overall it was a pleasant experience. I just wouldn't come back for the sushi.

The place is decently big with lots of seating. Small parking lot, but it was nice that you don't…read morehave to worry about any kind of street parking. Our service was nothing to complain about. The chef was entertaining enough, let us hold the fire sticks! Our table wasn't very enthusiastic so I don't blame him for not giving any more effort to have fun haha The onion soup that started was just OK. Didn't have a ton of effort involved. The salad was not great. It was soaking in the dressing, like soup at the bottom. I got the filet mignon hibachi meal and it was a ton of food...Basically two dinners. It had good flavor overall, but wish there was more depth of flavor in the brown sauce. Overall not bad, but I've had better. Not a lot of hibachi places around here though and you go for that experience so for that we were happy.

We went on a Saturday night for my husband's birthday. The place was packed. The restaurant is…read moredeceivingly large, great for large parties which there were quite a few of. The colorful lights and atmosphere were a great start. Service was good, our chef was fun. I'm giving 3 stars because the food was meh. The clear soup had no flavor (so sad) and the meat/quality/ flavor was average. My kids got the chicken hibachi, my husband got steak and scallops, I got steak. We had a good time but nothing stellar to report.

A weekly spot for my family and I! My partner's mom is Japanese and this is the only Japanese…read morerestaurant in pgh she will go to. Reservations are highly recommended - it's on the smaller side. The menu has so many options and an amazing variety. One thing to note is this Japanese food is not like most others. Its focus is on homestyle, also fried/stir fried Japanese dishes. So do not expect Ramen or noodle soups. A couple things that are always ordered is the Kaarage, Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki (best in the city), yakisoba or udon, and gyoza. The staff is so sweet and the decorations remind me of Izakaya places in larger cities. They have a bar with cool cocktails and adorable bento boxes they sell during lunch hours throughout the week. Cannot recommend this place enough!!

I went in a group, and we split a lot of different items. The seaweed salad was good (4/5), and the…read morepork gyoza was all right (3/5). The takoyaki has a crunchy outside and a good flavor (4/5), and the okonomiyaki is pretty filling (4/5); these were the best two. The yaki-udon with shrimp was ok (3/5) but definitely expensive for what it was and the quantity; they also don't add much shrimp, despite the up charge. The sake no shioyaki was below average for salmon (2/5) and very expensive for that amount they give you. Similarly, the onigiri is almost entirely rice if you add salmon (2/5). You order on a tablet, and they bring the food out. Service was ok (3/5); we had empty waters for a while. The restaurant is well-decorated, and you can see the chefs work, which gives it an ambiance somewhat like a hibachi place (4/5). Overall, I think most of the items are pretty expensive for what they are; they don't have the quality or quantity to justify the price.

We booked our anniversary dinner at Soba, and they did not disappoint…read more We had a great table close to the opening with fresh air and seats to see the dining area and bar. Our server was very sweet and helped us around the menu. We started with the spicy tuna roll and dumplings. The dumplings tasted fresh. The spicy tuna rolls was huge and could almost be your whole meal. The rare tuna had a nice char on the sesame crust. The branzino was served in a delicious panang curry. We left very full. It was an anniversary dinner we won't forget. If you're coming in, note that they do change their menu seasonally. But worth stopping in. It's a nice change of pace from being in downtown.

Well this was my first time and it did not disappoint! We got lucky and got street parking very…read moreclose by - the restaurant was not very crowded tonight - but mad e reservation just in case (highly recommended). We started with the crispy tofu and kimchi pancakes - while I don't eat tofu on a regular basis - I have to say theirs was sooo good! I also tried the pad Thai - cam with chicken, tofu and shrimp and it did not disappoint! There was plenty of food and even had some to take home! Definitely looking forward to our next visit ...