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 mid. High key flavorless. My favorite thing about the two rolls I got was the wasabiread more

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.

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.

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.

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.

Food was great! Sashimi and sushi were fresh and tasty. I went there for lunch as they opened, and…read moreit was super fast service as only customer at that time. Dining area had nice ambient to enjoy. Recommended!

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.

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.

Kura is a fun, casual lunch or dinner option if you like sushi, tempura, or ramen. The restaurant…read moreuses a conveyor-belt system: plates and small side dishes continuously pass your booth on the main belt, and you simply take whatever looks good. A touch screen at your table lets you order items that aren't on the main belt; those orders arrive on a separate, fast conveyor belt above the main one. When you finish, drop your plates into a slot at the booth--plates are counted and you're billed by plate. Drinks are ordered on the touch screen as well and are brought to your booth by a friendly robot. The format is efficient and entertaining, and it's easy to sample a variety of small dishes. Ramen, tempura and other dishes are available alongside the sushi, and service is generally quick because of the automated system. That said, the sushi itself is just okay, not outstanding. You can find better, and cheaper sushi elsewhere in Pittsburgh, but those places won't offer the same conveyor-belt experience. There are two downsides to keep in mind: the continuous stream of plates makes it easy to rack up a large bill if you're not careful, and the sushi quality is only average, but if you want a fun, interactive meal with lots of variety, Kura is worth a visit. If you're after top-tier sushi or trying to stick to a strict budget, choose a different spot.

Always enjoy our visits to Kura…read more This is one of our daughter's favorite restaurant. So we try to visit a Kura place for one of our family meals. We enjoyed the idea that every person can order their own dish and it's personal-sized. There's no concern about ordering something that no one else likes and leaving a lot of leftovers. The quality of the food is good. Their kitchen items are always appreciated. We especially like the ramen, scallop. The noodles are better than fast food.