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.

I do not love to post negative reviews, but in this case I feel that it's appropriate. I ordered…read morethe chicken teriyaki bowl and the spicy tuna cucumber roll. The sauce on the chicken was tasty, but the quality of the chicken was so poor that I questioned if it was chicken. Upon opening the tuna roll container, there was a waft of old/low grade seafood. I love the concept of a spicy tuna with cucumber roll, but the quality was poor. After one bite of each, I discarded both. It's possible that this was a one off, but given their current score of almost a 4, i wanted to share my feedback.

I recently ordered takeout from Sushi Atarashi in Oakland. I walked in and ordered a poke bowl on…read morethe kiosk. The restaurant was empty but I did see a number of people come in for takeout orders. I like that you can customize your own poke bowl or sushi roll if you want, but they also have traditional types of rolls like rainbow rolls, California rolls, etc. in addition to poke bowls and sushi rolls, they also offer bento boxes, party platters, sides, and drinks. I only had to wait a few minutes for my order to my completed. One thing I will say about this place is that they are generous with their portions. My poke bowl lasts me two days, which is nice. The staff were friendly and the restaurant was clean. Definitely one of my go-tos.

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!

A mysterious door that leads up stairs to a hip dark Japanese bar. There are many stairs leading to…read morethe restaurant. You will need a reservation, this place was packed even on a Tuesday night. We loved the crispness and juicy Kaarage. A really nice portion for $12. The nigiri plate was good. Fish was fresh, rice was soft, warm and well seasoned. For $30 this was a pretty good deal. The $75 grand meal on weekends looks so good. The $20 sushi roll seemed a bit steep but the roll was good. The rice ratio seemed like a little too much rice but the fish was flavorful with the spicy sauce. Overall would recommend for PA sushi!

Hands down my favorite ramen spot in Pittsburgh. So delicious! Noodles cooked perfectly. Easily my…read morefavorite pork chashu, its smoky and so flavorful. Wait staff is super friendly. Very clean and beautiful building with a great vibe.

Great broth! The restaurant is small and looks a little dark but the food is better than the…read moreambience in this case.

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

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!

I've been to Kiku a few times now, and it never disappoints. This time I started with the miso…read moresoup, which was flavorful and the perfect way to begin the meal. For my entrée, I ordered four sushi rolls, and every one of them was incredibly fresh and delicious. You can really tell they use quality ingredients. The service has always been attentive and friendly without being overbearing, and the atmosphere is quiet, calm, and relaxing..perfect for enjoying a meal. Kiku has become one of my go-to spots, and I'll definitely keep coming back. Highly recommend!

We have been coming here for years, and it has easily become one of my daughter's favorite places…read more Tucked away in Station Square, it has a comforting, traditional vibe that makes you feel right at home. The staff plays a huge part in that; the service is consistently attentive, sweet, and welcoming every single time we walk through the door. It makes total sense why they're so good at what they do, considering they've been open since 1983 and were actually the very first spot to introduce sushi to the city. Whether you're getting some of their fresh nigiri, a classic maki roll, or ordering a big, comforting bowl of sukiyaki, everything is always flawless. It's a true Pittsburgh staple that never lets us down, and we look forward to it every single time we go.

Ginza is hands down my favorite spot in the city for a bento box lunch! I honestly have not found…read moreanywhere else that does it as well as they do. My go-to order is always the chicken katsu bento, and it is the perfect, filling lunch every time. It comes with a California roll, rice, and a few shumai dumplings, and you can choose either a side salad or miso soup. I love that it feels like a full, well-rounded meal without having to think too hard about what to order. I've dined in once before and had a great experience, but most of the time I call ahead for pickup or order through Uber Eats. Either way, the quality is consistently excellent. This has been a reliable lunch staple for me for years, and I keep coming back because it never disappoints.

We stopped by last Tuesday night around 8pm. There was no one in the restaurant so plenty of tables…read morewere available. We ordered two rolls and they were brought out very quickly. The rolls we got were solid and tasty. Is it the best sushi we ever had? No, but it was fast, still pretty good, filling, and it hit the spot.

Quite literally my favorite restaurant in the city, delicious food and great atmosphere. Service is…read morealways quick. The complimentary tea is a nice touch.

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.