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!

Right on Walnut St. in Shadyside. Sushi is good but a bit pricey. I just had a rainbow roll. A…read morecouple tables outside so I dined al fresco. Good service.... all around good and average experience. There are a handful of places around town that I would try before this though. But again, if in a pinch, give this a go.

Another fantastic meal at Teppanyaki Kyoto! With family visiting, this was the first spot on my…read morelist. We sat at the traditional tatami table with so many of my favorite bites. Service is always amazing, interior is so cute and has cool seating options like tatami! Highly recommend.

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.

SO GOOD. Prices are steep but expected for location and quality of food…read more We went for my husband's birthday and sat at the bar downstairs, overlooking the gorgeous view of the city. It was shockingly not busy until about 630pm and they open at 4. There is no valet, just street parking. They provided complimentary edamame which had a great little spicy kick. I ordered the sour, the yuzu gave it a nice fresh citrus taste. My husband had a scotch and Coke. We decided to order the experience which began with a tartar (salmon, tuna and yellowtail on a bed of tuna). Amazing. We then had a two piece sashimi with jalapeño and crispy potato in a sauce that was similar to Italian dressing. This was our favorite of the entire night. Next was a shrimp tasting. It had shaved cucumber and seaweed in a light brown sauce, perhaps a mirin. It was okay, like a cold miso. We then had a dish I had only seen videos of called Chawanmushi. It was like an eggy flan served hot. My husband was not a fan but I was. Then was the first nigiri which the bartender was kind enough to split for us. It included 4 light pieces of sushi. After that there was a cold infused tomato palate cleanser and the second nigiri with "darker" fish. It was all delicious. After that was a fatty tuna hand roll (like a sushi taco) which was amazing as well. And last for the savory items, a soft shell crab which was very, very good. The yellow sauce tasted like the yellow of a potato salad with tastes that mimicked mayo, mustard and pickles. We ordered another round of drinks and I had a dirty martini which they called The New 32. The last item is the red bean dessert but we opted to order more food and had the Treasure Box ($78) which had 9 different sashimis. There were a few repeats from the experience portion but we were happy to have the first sashimi item again. And last, we had the red bean dessert as well as a complimentary tiramisu dessert for the husband's birthday. The bill was just over $300 which was expected for the location, amount of food and overall quality and experience.

A friend and I grabbed dinner on a Friday at 6. The restaurant is easy to find and there is…read moreadequate parking. The restaurant is located right on Mt Washington, giving a good view of the city. The interior looks appropriate for a sushi restaurant, but due to the massive windows lacked the darker vibe of other upscale restaurants. I've been to hundreds of sushi spots and the interior was merely average. Otaru seems to struggle with its identity. It needs to either commit to being an upscale restaurant or relax and simply be a quality one. The wait staff were kind and prompt, but at times appeared they may be less experienced. We were brought hot (paper) towels and edamame. We ordered the fried tako balls as an app. I personally don't prefer tako and found it very dense and chewy and the overall flavors were too undeveloped. The hand rolls were well filled and were easy to eat due to being more of a taco configuration than a true hand roll. The nori was not too tough, lending to a pleasant experience. The nigiri and sashimi were also good. The nigiri were good, but not as elevated as another upscale sushi spot in the city. They were still very good, but not quite excellent. They either need a bit more development or to be relaxed and served as two per order and the price adjusted slightly upward. If you take one thing from this review, let it be this. The yellowtail jalepeno cups were astonishing. By far this was the most well executed dish I have ever eaten and the best sushi dish I've had. They appear to be wrapped in toasted sesame seed wrappers. If you've had Hapi mixed crackers they give the same great flavor of the "fried chicken" pieces but with yuzu vinaigrette and the umami of the fish. I will certainly be back solely because of how good they were.

This may be the best ramen I've had since being in Pittsburgh. I'm still open to new spots as I…read morecontinue my market research to recreate my own ramen at home. Located in Shadyside, this joint is so cozy making it a great midday lunch stop or an evening joint to grab dinner and a drink. Don't sleep on the curry rice and karaage chicken either!

pork buns and spicy yuzu ramen fire. the yuzu taste was actually prominent and good very cozy storeread more

I've been coming to this Station Square Japanese staple since childhood, and Kiku has never…read moredisappointed. On my most recent visit, I started with the tuna tataki salad. The sesame-crusted seared tuna was excellent, especially paired with the pesto-forward dressing. I also enjoyed a spicy tuna roll, salmon avocado roll, and grilled eel avocado roll. Kiku remains my favorite sushi in Pittsburgh: the fish is exceptionally fresh, the rice texture is spot-on, and the presentation is consistently beautiful. That attention to detail extends beyond the food. Even the plates are carefully chosen for visual impact and complement the quiet, calming atmosphere, with Japanese decor and soft instrumental music. The servers have always been warm and friendly, and they're happy to recommend highlights from the menu. Even the warm towels brought out before the meal are a thoughtful touch. After coming here for so many years, Kiku is still a place I wholeheartedly recommend.

Good sushi restaurant in the middle of a very large mall/office building in Station Square. The…read morecolorful facade takes you by surprise at first! My wife and I went for dinner on a Friday and had no wait (though they do allow online reservations). Service was pleasant and leisurely (which we liked) and the place wasn't too crowded. Our favorite item was the veggie tempura appetizer. It had 7-8 pieces, all different veggies, and all nice and crispy. The seaweed salads were good too. We shared three rolls - tuna avocado, salmon skin, and yellowfin tuna. All were good, particularly the yellowfin, which had nice soft fish. In general, the rolls were a bit heavier on the rice and lighter on the fish than I might have hoped, especially the salmon skin. Presentation was all very nice. My wife had the flan for dessert and gave it a thumbs up. Overall a good place, though I'm not sure we'd come back if we weren't otherwise going to Station Square.

So I stopped in with my two godsons for a couple apps and a drink during an evening of food and…read moredrink tasting in the area. This is a super cool spot, and I'd say it's great for everything from a quick bite to a full meal. I'd also highly recommend it for a date night. My only very minor consideration, and probably more of a summer thing (because I run a little hot), is that it can get a little warm near the open kitchen. It's on the third floor and they are cooking with proper charcoal skewers, so I think that's probably just part of the experience. Having said that, they do everything possible to keep it comfortable. The atmosphere is chill, and the service is excellent. Since we had dinner reservations nearby, we just wanted a couple of bites. The otoro was melt-in-your-mouth awesome--fresh, with high-quality sushi rice(my nephew said it was the best sushi he's had in the city). We also tried the chicken and wagyu beef robatayaki, both of which were perfectly cooked and finished with a delicious sweet and umami glaze. I'd definitely come back for a full meal, but it's also a great option if you're looking for a cool place to grab a cocktail or beer and a couple of appetizers before or after other plans.

Really Instagram-worthy place with an awesome ambiance and great natural lighting. The condensation…read morefrom the HVAC running throughout the restaurant was a bit off-putting, especially when the liquid would occasionally drip on you. I loved being able to see into the kitchen and watch them cook the yakitori. The food was good and fresh, but honestly none of the flavors necessarily stood out as particularly memorable. Overall, a fairly good experience with nice presentation and a really beautiful atmosphere.

such a cute and yummy place, we got to sit inside a big honeycomb so vibes were nicee…read more the pork yakitori was my fav out of the yakitori we tried the shoyu beef ramen was tasty and broth wasn't too heavy. i liked the toppings it came with and they were honestly pretty generous with the amount of beef servers were also really nice

Wonderful restaurant for a lunch hangout with friends! The honeycomb theme is super aesthetic…read more Food-wise, I ordered the katsuobushi pork ramen, which was delicious! The broth was rich and savory, and it came with multiple slices of meat which just melts in your mouth. The food did take a longer time than expected to come out, but the servers were nice and helpful. Overall recommend!!

I made a reservation for four people for 5:30pm on Thursday night. I walked in and was able to be…read moreseated right away. The inside consists of several tables for four and a long bar area and it's pretty small so I wouldn't bring a group bigger than four here. The ambiance inside is upscale and beautiful. They have an electronic toilet in the bathroom with a heated seat. My only critique is that the acoustics could be better - it's very loud and echoey inside. The food was incredible. It can be pricey but I think it's worth it for some of the fresh fish in town. The flavors were beautiful and I could not be happier with the food.

I'm disappointed with how Gi-Jin handled my cancellation. Their OpenTable listing instructed me to…read morecall and leave a voicemail, so I did exactly that within the required notice period, but was still charged $100. I called five times in total: once to cancel, twice later to make sure the cancellation had been processed, and twice to return a call I received from them. The number has an automated "Thanks for calling Gi-Jin" greeting, but the only options are to hear the hours, make a reservation (went to voicemail if you selected), or leave a voicemail. There was no clear way to speak with anyone at the restaurant directly, and I never got a call back for the voicemails. I also tried several times to respond through OpenTable, but the conversation was read-only. So between five phone calls, multiple voicemails, and several attempts to message them, I have no idea what else I could have done. Honestly it shouldn't be this hard to talk to someone, especially for a self proclaimed "upscale" restaurant. I get why restaurants have cancellation policies, especially smaller restaurants with limited seating. But if customers are required to cancel by voicemail, those messages need to be checked. At the very least, there should be a confirmation or another working way to follow up. The part that really bothers me is the absurd amount of time I spent trying to reach them, following the instructions, and giving the required notice, but was still charged because their communication system doesn't work. Now I have to go through my credit card company because I STILL can't reach them.

Got takeout from here and thought the food was just OK. I ordered a katsu curry and a gyudon. The…read morekatsu curry was pretty good, but the gyudon was not. The beef was cut way too thick and some of the pieces were just too chewy. One positive is that the portion sizes here are huge and you get a lot of bang for your bucks.

They fit so much food in the bowls! This place is warm and inviting. The ingredients taste very…read morefresh. I like how many varieties they can make. The vegetable tempura was unlike any Iv'e tried before, very light and shredded. It tasted bland on its own but dipping in the sauce brought out its flavor.

We've been meaning to try Bae Bae's for a very long time and I'm bummed that we didn't try it…read morebefore it's latest reinvention under the Bar and Supper Club banner. I wouldn't really call this a supper club to be honest but the place definitely carries a house music bar vibe and the back bar area and seating is very dimly lit, perfect for cozying up and enjoying a drink late night. The ladies' room was so dark, I mistook it for a storage area because I could only make out a white ladder in the corner that was being used as cute shelving. The place is seat yourself. Our waiter was not super friendly and didn't offer to give us napkins or anything when our wobbly table caused our drinks to splash all over the place. The cook served our chicken with a big smile and happy interaction and we really loved his personality. The bartender also stopped by to bus our table and he was very pleasant as well. We enjoyed the perfectly fried small plate cauliflower with the plum sauce and the fried cheese/garlic wonton bites with the sriracha mayo spicy dipping sauce. The fried chicken breast on the large plate was slightly overcooked with a maple gochuchang sauce that was very bland. We were so thankful that the large plate fried chicken came with a side salad to offer some respite from the heaviness of the fried dishes. It would have been great to have some side acidic or fresh vegetable options like Kimchi or something. Maybe we tried the wrong dishes and there are other not fried things that are delicious? The dirty martini cocktail was just so-so, not really much flavor at all, but the mojito was very good and refreshing. It's probably a good late-night place for a bite and drink.

Love this place!! Hidden gem in downtown pittsburgh. Only thing is I feel like their hours are a…read morebit all over the place