All I can say about my recent visit is WOW! We were so very impressed by this AYCE experience. When comparing it to other AYCE Sushi type places my family frequents, this has become our favorite. Their selection of appetizers were great, and the quality of each was stellar. We attempted to try quite a few of them, and still have many we want to try. In our group, the tofu with an amazing dashi broth, the crab puffs, "sexy jalepenos", tempura kani, and the gyoza were the standouts. As I stated, though...everything we had was awesome. We all ordered a different ramen, and then shared. They were all phenomenal. The steak teriyaki was also great. Sushi wise, we didn't get to try as many as we had hoped. We were too busy reordering the appetizers. We did try the Crazy Mango roll, and ended up reordering that because it was so good. My kids were with me, and they love all things Mango, and this was phenomenal. For dessert, we had a few orders (and reorders!) of the fried bananas. Overall, I cannot speak higher of our experience. It is very clean, well kept up on, and the service was phenomenal. Quality wise, you can tell how much effort they put into the place purely on their presentation. I had to remark many times about how utterly beautiful some of their dishes were. This was not like our other AYCE experiences where they just rush food out to you. They actually put effort into their craft here, and it is quite obvious. We will definitely be back, and look forward to trying new things that we didn't get to before! read more

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I've been to KuJiRa once for a date night and have also ordered takeout for pickup a couple of times. Overall, it's been a dependable lunch option for me. My usual order is the chicken katsu bento box, which comes with a good portion of crunchy sliced chicken katsu, rice, two dumplings, a California roll, and miso soup. It feels like a solid, filling meal with enough variety to make it satisfying. The only downside with my most recent takeout order was the sauce placed in the middle of the container. I'm not sure exactly what it was, and after tasting it, it wasn't really for me. Because of the layout of the takeout container, some of it spilled into the rice and rolls. Next time, I'd probably ask for that sauce on the side in a separate container. read more

KuJiRa Sushi & Bar - Takeout bag - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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One of my favorite all you can eat sushi spots I've been to! They have such a large variety of appetizers, onigiri, sushi rolls, desserts, and tempura. I highly recommend trying some of the specialty rolls! The lobster salad on top of the Kujira Roll was awesome! The restaurant is tucked downstairs on Walnut street with easy parking in a paid lot across the street. Street parking is available too! All the waiters were very nice and came by the table often to take our orders. I loved the place settings. Great for a date night or a night out with friends. read more

Loved everything about this spot! Felt very clean and open for being a tiny basement restaurant. Food was INCREDIBLE! We ordered so much nigiri since the fish was so fresh. Waitress was so quick and nice, have great suggestions. Lunch special was around $25 for all you can eat sushi! read more

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Our go-to all you can eat sushi restaurant! Service is very quick here and food comes out lightning fast. However, all the food is very salty. Be warned. This is to get you to drink a lot of water so that you order less food. It's a typical formula for an all you can eat. The Nigiri is definitely the way to go here. And their specialty rolls. Everything else is OK and designed to get you full like the wings, gyoza, and crab Rangoon(tasty). Atmosphere is warm and intimate due to the restaurant being on the basement level. read more

KuJiRa Sushi & Bar - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Vibe was cute. Food great. Soy sauce egg highly recommend with the noodle soup. Got the tonkotsu ramen with pork. Tuna cucumber roll was good. More than sake cocktail was tasty read more

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Really good food! Well made and authentic. Definitely would recommend and would eat there again.

Food was good, plenty of seating. Ambiance wasn't too busy, service was fine. Calamari tasted fresh. read more

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Came here again, and it was still fire! And the pink mimosas are so good!!! Service, Ambiance and Vibes just really hit the spot. read more

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Great AYCE sushi. Many dishes to choose from. Fish is very fresh. More than enough time to get your fill and money's worth.

The food here is absolutely delicious! Every roll we ordered was incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully presented. The kitchen clearly knows what they are doing, and the flavors really stand out. However, the dining experience is heavily impacted by incredibly rigid house rules that make a relaxed dinner feel like a monitored activity. If you choose the all-you-can-eat option, the entire table is forced to participate regardless of what individual guests want to eat. Furthermore, the menu features prominent warnings about being charged penalty fees for any leftover food. While I understand the business needs to manage food waste and profit margins, being policed as a paying adult completely kills the hospitality and comfort you expect on a night out. If you are looking for a relaxed, welcoming date night, the rigid atmosphere might be a deterrent. It is a good spot if you only care about high-volume food at a flat rate, but if you value standard hospitality and an stress-free environment, you may want to look elsewhere. read more

Been to the place 3 times now. So. Many choices and all are fantastic! Easy to order from all the selections. From appetizers to sashimi to rolls to hibachi, there's something for everyone! Very nice, quaint surroundings and clean inside! read more

KuJiRa Sushi & Bar - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I haven't had all-you-can-eat sushi in a long time, but I had a great experience here! For around 33 bucks each, we (a group of five guys) indulged to our hearts' content. I was also pleasantly surprised to see the deal included nigiri, appetizers, and dessert. Our waitress was kind and patient, as we were five guys who had trouble putting in our orders. The sushi was also of good quality, especially since Pittsburgh is inland. I enjoyed the spicy yellowtail nigiri, eel nigiri, and shrimp tempura roll. All in all, it was an excellent experience! I wouldn't recommend fasting to have the best experience, but I'm happy I didn't have a snack after my last meal before coming here. read more

KuJiRa Sushi & Bar - All you can eat sushi and nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food is HORRIBLE! The customer service is even more horrible, bro took forever to bring us utensils & plates. Then on top of that the waiter tries to ask for a tip on our way out after rushing us basically to eat our food. The area isn't as clean as well. read more

My water was warm and food was cold the sucked the waiter refused to serve us at points and mainly focused on other tables. Also she would not let us order with serval minutes before the kitchen closed. Also she walked away from us multiple times while ordering. My salmon nigiri was almost completely frozen. Thankfully the manager was very friendly and made the experience much better this was more of a reflection of the server and not the restaurant. read more

I'm shocked that the price for AYCE sushi is only $30 because everything was delicious and fresh and omg the food was plentiful lol. I had like 4 or 5 rolls of sushi and some chicken teriyaki and more that I can't remember and it was so delicious. The only thing I wish was included in the price was a free drink (soda or tea) but that's okay. I can't wait to go back! read more

KuJiRa Sushi & Bar - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Good food and perfect for all friends together. We went over last weekend and the server is nice read more

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This Japanese restaurant offer 'All you can eat' for sushi, and they offer great selection of Japanese dish for you to choose from. There are 2 options for AYCE: Pacific Experience $27.99 and Tokyo Experience $37.99 (with more premium dishes to choose from) (they have kids discounted price as well) We were not very hungry and my friend was not planning to eat, so I ordered off of the a la carte price instead of going for the AYCE. Overall, food was good, I really like agedashi tofu, silky smooth tofu piece lightly battered and deep fried, served with a slightly sweet soy sauce. negimaki which was the wagyu wraps around scallion, was quite underwhelming it tastes more like generic beef served with teriyaki sauce, I would order it again if I go for the AYCE. Kombu shiitake dashi broth was bland, so I would not recommend ordering it. What I have to warn you though, is that the service was surprisingly slow, despite 4-5 staffs behind the sushi bar and there were only 3-4 small tables inside. read more

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My mom and I came here for her birthday and, overall, we enjoyed it! You really can't beat an all you can eat menu for the prices they offer. There's a pretty extensive drink menu with beer, wine, cocktails, and sake. The service was pretty good even though it seemed like there was only 1 server taking care of every table. As for the sushi, some items were better or seemed fresher than others. We both loved the spicy tuna roll, I wish I had ordered a second one! The rainbow roll was also great. Our least favorite was the Fire Island roll. My mom loves spicy food and even she thought it was a little too spicy to really enjoy. The menu also said there was "crunchy spicy salmon" inside but it was pretty mushy. There were some other rolls on the menu that sounded good but we were too full to try, so we will definitely be back! read more

KuJiRa Sushi & Bar - Dragon Roll, Fire Island Roll, Rainbow Roll - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

So happy this place opened in shadyside! Have been several times and was never disappointed. Cant beat the all you can deal, the menu has huge variety, the fish tastes very fresh, and the service is great! I loved the seaweed salad and the spicy tuna roll had the perfect amount of spice. Can't wait to return! read more

KuJiRa Sushi & Bar - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Everyone was amazing, food was on point, delicious per usual. Sticking to a tuna assemble; pink lady, rainbow and spicy tuna rolls and eel sashimi... specialties are always welcome! Our waiter was kind and friendly. The restaurant was at 50 percent capacity at 4pm on a Friday. Loved the vibe! read more

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No where on the menu does it say if one person orders all you can est the entire table has too. I do not eat sushi and have allergy to seaweed Being with family I had to pay for overpriced fried apps. The rolls the family were large and overstuffed with a cream cheese that they described as bad smelling and had a very bad taste. Not worth the price,wv AYCE. read more

Stopped by for dinner and had a great experience! The fish was fresh, the rolls were well made, and the ramen was rich and comforting. The staff was welcoming and checked on us throughout the meal without being overbearing. The restaurant is clean, modern, and has a relaxing atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu! read more

I think the price update and change in menu structure really lowered the quality of this place. From the pictures I took past visit to the one I will upload now - major disappointment. The fish was very fish tasting and they cut it to a sliver. That is certainly not how sushi should be served. It seems to me the new sushi chef is no good or they're cutting corners in the quality. Very disappointed and I no longer recommend this place. read more

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Previously have had good experiences, this past visit was terrible with 40+ minute waits for orders, waiter not checking back in for re-orders, etc. we were there for 2+ hours and got 2 rounds of "all you can eat sushi" -literally the rolls were devoured in minutes of arriving because we had a table full of hungry kids and young adults. worse they were "too busy" for a manager to talk to us about our bad experience and when I went email them directly and the email on their website does not work and bounced back (confirmed it was sent to the correct address listed), but they had the audacity to send an email to me about how much they value good customer experiences, but can't be bothered to hear any feedback. read more

I was able to attend a yelp elite event here for unlimted sushi and let me say... it did not disappoint! I was able to convince my parents to join me and they were also stunned and loved the food service and atmosphere of this place. Now this sushi establishment is is where "The Yard" I used to go in my college days was and I wish KuJira was there when I was in college because I would have been going all the time. The waitress explained how we could get anything on the menu ranging from appetizer to sushi to sashimi, to handrolls and even vegan options if we needed. We started with read more

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I am excited to see a new Japanese sushi restaurant opening in Pittsburgh. My wife and I stopped here for lunch on a weekend. I ordered a sushi sampler platter which included a variety of fish. It all tasted pretty fresh and I enjoyed all of the pieces. We also ordered a tempura appetizer to share which was tasty and reminded us of the tempura that we had in Japan. Our sever was polite and attentive. Food was brought out within 10 minutes of ordering. They were not very busy at the time, so we had our pick of tables. The restaurant is split into 2 areas, a bar with high tables and a separate dining area. Even though we weren't drinking, we opted to sit in the bar area so we could watch the TVs while we ate. read more

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Great place for AYCE sushi. They have such a huge selection of sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, ramen, rice bowls and apps. We definitely took advantage of the selection and ordered probably about a dozen different plates. This is a great place if you want to try new things. They had a nice cocktail menu as well. Service was good and everything came out fast. Overall I would go here again when I'm craving sushi and snacks! read more

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All you can eat was $30 and so worth it! Everything was so delicious. Service was great and timely. Vibe was good & would definitely recommend this place! read more

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Food came out quicker this time. I had a blast killing my 40 salmon sushi ( I asked for 30 pieces/15 orders but i guess they just really wanted to challenge me. but dont worry I'm always up for the challenge. Ordered a bunch of food, called ahead to reserve, everytihng went smoothly. Came here after our cardio final and we had a blast talking about the most atrocious would you press a button questions. read more

Amazing!! Great ( and I mean GREAT) quality sushi Service was quick! Music was good, very relaxing :) read more

KuJiRa Sushi & Bar - Sashimi warrior - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We went to this restaurant for the AYCE menu, something that I have been a die hard fan of forever. We also ordered cocktails. The miso soup was the best I had ever had, it was obvious that they don't just throw miso paste into hot water. Excellent work there. The sushi bar appetizers were very good as well! The hot food appetizers were pretty good, however the Beef Negimaki was quite flavorless. Speaking of flavorless, that brings us to the sushi. Outside of anything that was drenched in sauce, the low-quality fish and what seemed to be unseasoned sushi rice did not cut it. The nigiri wasn't anything to write home about, and the rolls were very flaccid. Overall, everything outside of the sushi was very pleasant. The ambiance of the restaurant was really great! Seems like a good place for date night, hangs with friends, or to take the kids. The service was also incredibly quick, and our server was friendly! read more

The Salman and Tuna tacos are delicious. Definitely will go back again for it. Good service and environment

If you love the pure fun of AYCE sushi, you'll enjoy the kind staff and fun decor. However, after eating from the restaurant's Tokyo Experience, I was left a little unsatisfied. You're unable to order more than 1 order of each item from the section of sashimi. When I ordered nigiri pieces after running out of the sashimi options, the fish was sliced as thin as possible with a pretty non-proportionate amount of rice. Some of our items took awhile to get to our table. I enjoyed the fresh Yellowtail sashimi the most at this restaurant! However I don't recommend the mackerel. Some fish were hit or miss, with the salmon lacking in flavor. Even so, i think the purpose of all you can eat sushi is about the fun variety and spirit of eating rather than the quality. Therefore, I had a really great time exploring what the menu had to offer and ordering copious amounts of dessert. I stayed for hours and made sure to tip our waitress for her troubles. I'm not 100% sure i'd go out of my way to return here, but I'm positive it's a fun restaurant to go to. read more

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Well, my major point in this review is the lack of ADA accessibilities. I could've sworn it was a law that you had to have ADA accessibilities, but this place does not my elderly mother who is in a walker had to walk up and down stairs, which was very hard to do. I had to help her into the bathroom as well as there is no ADA bathroom and the stalls are quite small. so if you have anybody that has any type of mobility issues, I would not recommend this place just from that. Now onto the food it was about subpar. But regarding the menu, the whole entire table has to either get à la carte or the all you can eat since two people. My party did not want all you can eat. We all opted for à la carte however, there are no prices on the menu for à la carte sushi. Service was slow and we had to flag the server down to take our order . Our food did come out in a fast manner and was basic. Not bad but not super great either. Much better options other places. read more

My friend and I love that all you can eat option! Quality and quantity is good. Sushi is not top-tier, but it is worth the price you pay. Just be sure to only order what you can eat... You can always order more later. Service can be somewhat slow and the restaurant can get a little loud, but it's nothing crazy. read more

Great place for sushi! Loved the tasty appetizers, big variety to choose. Wonderful service too! read more

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AYCE rice buffet. The fish to rice ratio is comical. Fish itself is your standard low end sushi, and they really skimp out... read more

KuJiRa Sushi & Bar - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I thought the ambiance and food was good. The only thing that really upset me was if you have small children I would not go. I got charged for a buffet for my 2 year old but all he ate was one bite of a shrimp tempura, he didnt like it and just watched his cartoons the rest of the time because he was not hungry. I don't really see that being worth $15 dollars. I happily paid everything but it's just one of those things where I won't be coming back. read more

Had a great time trying out KuJiRa on a Saturday afternoon! Once we were seated we were given warm towels to clean our hands which was a nice touch. There were so many options of food to try, even appetizers and desserts with the basic pacific experience all you can eat menu we ordered. The crispy roll was my favorite. Since they just opened they are working on their liquor license and didn't have alcohol yet. But there was no wait for the table and the food came out quickly which was great! I'm excited to go back and try their sake once it's available! read more

KuJiRa Sushi & Bar - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania