I've been here several times now, and I would recommend calling in advance if you plan on take out. They take forever to make the food if you order it at the counter. Their food is super yummy and they have a bunch of different options. I usually order the chicken katsu bento, I can't help myself every time I come here. I like that they have a variety so I am sure anyone can find something that they would like there! There is upstairs seating as well as some counter space downstairs. It is a nice change of pace from the other food in Oakland. read more

Oishii Bento - Katsu bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is my first meal in Pittsburgh. Judging from the appearance, I believe you can already imagine the tasty flavor. Really recommend this place read more

Oishii Bento - Spicy Pork Bento Oishii Bento Oishii Udon - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is so great! I love that it's close to my work, I come here when I crave for any Asian food. From Korean to Japanese. It's like an authentic Asian food express. The price is very reasonable, and the service is always so efficient. I love their ton katsu, spicy pork, and bulgogi. I don't think I've had any food here that's not above average. Good job oishi! They also own the chick n bubbly place next door, if you get food from oishi they often give you a small discount on a recipe for bubble tea next door. Sometimes the wait doesn't get long during lunch and dinner time, so I would call and place an order in advance, just to save some time :p! Give this place a try if you haven't :) read more

Oishii Bento - Ton katsu bento yuuuummyy! - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Whenever I have had a stressful week, I crave Oishii's Spicy Tofu Teriyaki bowl. The tofu is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I also love the spicy tofu teriyaki bento box, which comes with Japanese pickled radish, one side of your choosing, japchae, and dumplings. I can never finish it all but it is definitely the way to get the best bang for your buck, and it saves well. Oishii's bibimbab is also awesome! The employees are always nice and welcoming. It's usually busy and it takes a little while for them to prepare your food, so I recommend calling ahead for pick-up if you want to grab your food and go. read more

I was seriously craving some Korean food, so I'm super overjoyed that this place exists! I went on a weekend trip with a couple friends to Pittsburgh and we decided to stop here for lunch. The place is a little small, and really great for takeout, but they do have an upstairs area for seating. Service is polite and friendly. They offer a variety of different foods, from bento boxes to bulgogi or galbi bowls, to bibimbap, pot stickers, or even sushi! I went for the bulgogi bowl, because it has been ages since I've had one. (It was absolutely delicious.) My friend ordered bibimbap with beef, and since she couldn't finish it and I'm the resident food receptacle amongst my friends, I got to have that too, and it was equally as wonderful. :] (Portions are awesome, but I just eat a lot, haha.) The prices are reasonable, and food is ready fairly quickly. They give you a receipt with an order number when you place your order, and you can either stay downstairs to wait, or sit upstairs until your number comes up on the screen. (We went on a Saturday afternoon, and the wait wasn't bad at all. (I love the hot barley tea in the corner by the window!) $5 minimum for credit card purchases, and you get a discount if you take in your receipt to get bubble tea next door! read more

Oishii Bento - Bulgogi bowl! - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I would probably give this place a solid 3.5 stars. The cashier was friendly, and the food came out fast. I got the tofu bibimbap. The fried egg on top was perfectly cooked. It was clear that all the food was very fresh. My main complaint is probably the range of vegetables on the bibimbap. They just didn't have the variety that I am used to which probably impacted the flavors. I wish I had gone with one of the teriyaki or spicy pork bowls instead, as those looked much tastier. Next time! read more

Oishii Bento - Tofu Vegetable Bibimbab - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great for takeout-- I ordered this while walking out of my nearby office and it was ready by the time I got into the restaurant. Delicious and filling, I'll absolutely pick this up on the way home for nights I don't feel like cooking dinner again soon! read more

Oishii Bento - Tofu teriyaki bento with a side salad - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Oishii will always be my go-to comfort food. I've tried a variety of their dishes but the Chicken Bowl will always be my favorite. Plus tax, it is around $7 and they give a very generous portion. Their Bulgogi Bowl is also really good. I wouldn't recommend getting their sushi- it's good but nothing special. They have a small seating area upstairs so it is pretty limited. It is usually busy during meal times but the wait is definitely worth it. They also provide free barley tea! read more

Oishii Bento - Chicken Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Delicious Korean food when you're a student on the go. Super fresh, teriyaki bowls are my go to here, can't go wrong with them! Enjoy :) read more

For the price, the amount of food is worth it. Flavors are always good and up to my expectation. I think my friends beef was a little tough. I enjoyes the mixed veggies. I love the owner! She is really sweet. read more

Oishii Bento - a bento lunch with rice, meat and vegetables - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I have been going here for about a year and I can never get enough of their food. I recommend the bulgogi bowl!

Just a short walk from Presbyterian Hospital is the small "Oishii Korean and Japanese style lunchbox". I was greeted as soon as I stepped into the restaurant and there was no line at 10 minutes to noon. There are so many interesting dishes on the menu including bento, udon and rice bowls. I was craving sushi on this warm day so I ordered a salmon avacado roll ($5) and seaweed salad ($3). The roll is beautiful and delicious. Everything is fresh! An equal amount of fish & avocado is in each piece, which is a sizeable mouthful. The sushi rice has nice flavor so you don't need soy sauce imho. The wasabi paste is not weak! The seaweed salad smells fresh, has the lovely crunch that I crave and is a nice portion. Overall a great experience and at great price you know I'll be back. read more

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I honestly didn't even know this place existed because it's so small but WOW. My boyfriend and I had to limit our selves to once a week I get the same thing every time and I would rather go here instead of a fancy restaurant. I get the bento box w/ ton katsu and oh my goodness I can't stop eat it. Highly recommend!!!! read more

I read the reviews of this spot, and I was really excited to have Bento again. It's the kind of place where you place your order and then wait. The people behind the counter were not nice. The food took an eternity - like 25 minutes - to come, and I was super hungry. The price was expensive. The food was ok. Nothing to write home about. I was d read more

Oishii. My default spot when it comes to a great tasting, affordable meal on Pitt campus. Oishii is closed on sundays.. I am well aware of this because for whatever reason I always crave Oishii after church, ahh.. you want what you can't have (on Sundays). KATSU-DON ($8.75): My go to. I just love the pork with the veggies and then the house broth makes the bowl not too dry, like the tonkatsu or the chicken katsu are. Some may think it is a little sweet, but when I come to Oishii, I'm getting the Katsu-Don 99% of the time. SPICY PORK BOWL ($8.00): Also a great choice, with the pork and veggies all the same reddish color, it may not be the most prettiest dish, but it does have a kick of spiciness! If I'm in the mood for just a lotta pork and some fried onions in there too, this is what I'm getting. The portions are so generous here that I never feel like I'm wasting my money. VEGETABLE TEMPURA ($7.25): For those times when I want to be fake healthy and eat veggies but they're fried. The fried zucchini and onions are meh, but the fried sweet potato is super delish! The tempura come with a sauce to dip in. SEATING: Is very limited to like 3 chairs on the main floor and like 30-40 seats upstairs? So choose your dining time wisely, or just do take out! However they do have sriracha, soy sauce, barley tea, and water here if you do decide to stay. SERVICE/WAIT-TIME: Probably at least 15 mins for your food to be made, they give you a number and you wait until it's called/ on their number system thingy in the upstairs. **Want to skip the wait? Call in beforehand and place an order via the phone and pick it up when you get there. Give them some time because this place is popular and they take their time making your yummy Korean food. Not the cheapest option on campus, but I do think that most of the entrees are worth it. ~$10 for a bowl might seem a lot, but you actually get a lot of food to save for a second meal, otherwise you may fall into a food coma if you can eat it all in one sitting.. read more

Oishii Bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Oishii is one of the better places to eat in Oakland and certainly the most reasonably priced/quickest place to get a decent Korean food fix. I've been here on multiple occasions and the food is satisfyingly consistent. My go-to is the Spicy Pork Bento which comes with a huge portion of rice, spicy-sweet pork, japchae (glass noodle dish), two fried dumplings, some radish, and your choice of kimchi, miso soup, or salad. I always go for salad because I like the dressing and it's refreshing with the rest of the meal! Though pricier than many other options in Oakland, the bento lasts me at least 2 (if not 3 meals when I add some kimchi or sides at home) which makes it well worth the price! It's usually crowded and buzzing on the ground floor to order with a pack of people waiting for takeout, but I've always been able to find a table in the small upstairs dining area. Pop upstairs and grab a table and some water or hot barley tea - your order might take a while and there's an additional screen upstairs for displaying order numbers ready for pickup. Service is mostly limited to your order and transaction, so don't expect much - you're here for the food. For a quick meal to satisfy your comfort Korean food cravings or a budget-friendly place to meet up with friends, Oishii is a great pick! read more

Oishii Bento - spicy pork bento - includes spicy pork (includes mushrooms and onions), japchae, fried dumplings, radish, and side salad - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Good bang for the buck, freshly made to order so be prepared to wait 10 minutes during a busy lunch line to be served. Had the spicy pork bento for lunch today. Good sized portions with your choice of miso soup, salad, or kimchi on the side. I might quibble with the amount of onions in the pork mix, but it was till very tasty. read more

Oishii Bento - Spicy pork bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

3.5 stars. Oishii bento is situated in the Asian food megapolis of Pittsburgh...that is...Oakland. So anyway, the place is a little shop along a street of other small Asian foods, and it really fits well in the scene. I usually like to stop by oishii and pair it with some other places around. In terms of the food, I like it! It's very simple, cheap, and definitely fills you up. I would say the service can be a little slow at peak hour, so it's a good idea to order boba or run around for other food while you're waiting, but other than that, it's a well-run shop that is super consistent. The food gives a hint of homestyle Asian food, which is really nice if you're just looking for food that's comfortable and reliable. read more

Cheap, delicious, and filling! Came here for a quick lunch, and got an udon bowl to go for less than $8. Took around 5 minutes to get my food, and it definitely hit the spot. Would love to come back to try the bento boxes, katsu, and other menu items. Also, loved that they had free barley tea! Was exactly what I needed to warm up while waiting for my food on a cold and rainy day read more

Conveniently located in Oakland, this is probably one of my favorite places to quickly grab lunch or dinner. Their upstairs dining area is pretty decent. It's ideal if you dont have too much time to spare for your meal. I usually get their Spicy pork bento, which is such a steal- a lot of portion for a good price! My friend also loves their Chicken Katsu bowl. I have yet to try their other menu! read more

I love this place so much. Anything I order here is delicious ! I work in the area and if I'm ever ordering out for lunch you'll most likely find me here getting a tonkatsu bowl with a side of seaweed salad. This is a breaded and crispy pork dish with a sweet plum sauce. The serving sizes are always more than I can handle, which makes leftovers something I look forward to ;). I can't express how much I LOVE this place. I've been going here for years and I've never been disappointed! As for their menu they serve Korean and Japanese cuisine. They have fresh sushi and I am not positive on this but I think they also own the store next door called chicken n bubbly that serves double fried chicken wings. The receipt that comes from Oishi can usually give you a discount on the boba next door. A couple of other dishes I've tried (but not pictured) include: bulgogi, bibimbap, teriyaki, udon noodles, and just about almost all the sushi options. They also have interesting specials! This is a great spot for students and professionals in the area. I'm a big big fan read more

Oishii Bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My go-to place to get my fix of Korean food when I need it the most. I think I've tried almost all of their bowls, bentos, and bibimbabs. Each order feels like about 2 servings so it's definitely a lot and will keep you full and satisfied. Definitely if you wanna treat yourself, go with the galbi or hwe-dup bab. Food here is not the cheapest but it's good food and fast. Getting take-out here is ideal bc seating can be very limited during the busy lunch and dinner hours. Don't forget that if you order food here, you can get 50¢ off a bubble tea order next door at Chicknbubbly! During the winter times, they have complementary warm barley tea they offer near the corner by all the condiments. Overall, can't say many bad things about this place because it just really is a convenient place to get Korean/Japanese food well made and fast. read more

Oishii Bento - Bulgogi bowl (top) and tonkatsu bowl (bottom) - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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TLDR: A good restaurant to satisfy an Asian craving. Great value but not necessarily the most authentic food. The photo is of a Bulgogi bowl. Oishii Bento is a great local establishment to get a quick fix of different iconic Asian meals. Although these dishes are not the most authentic, they are great value with their generous serving sizes. The ambiance and service is what you would expect from a restaurant that aims to serve customers quickly and affordably. read more

Oishii Bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Oishi bento is probably where I've spent the most money while living in Oakland. They are consistently good. In the teriyaki bowl the rice is high quality and cooked perfectly, the mix of veggies are nice. They prepare the food fast, and the customer service is excellent. They also have a tight takeout system as well. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

100% in my top 3 for both Korean and Japanese food in the city. Their katsudon is to die for and pretty much any of their bowls are just as good. I will say their sushi is good but not knock your socks off amazing like some of their other dishes. I'd say they were probably my 1st or 2nd choice for Korean dishes alongside BaeBae's Kitchen. You must go. It's got a good atmosphere and fast delivery. read more

Excellent bulgogi bibimbap and spicy pork bowl. Prices are very reasonable, portions are big, and service is very fast. The only thing leaving something to be desired is the limited seating arrangement. read more

It is a small restaurant near Pitt serving rolls and Japanese/Korean style bentos. I am new to the area and was really desperate to find some place that serve good Korean food. I tried the spicy pork bento box and was very impressed. It has good side dishes (Japcahe, Fried dumpling, radish pickle) and the spicy pork had a pleasant taste of fire smell to it. You can choose additional one side dish to it (miso, kimchi, etc) The portions were huge so i was able to eat it in two meals. There is a pretty spacious sitting/eating space on the second floor. read more

Oishii Bento - Spicy Pork Bulgogi Bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Service is fast and staff is super kind. They deserve a bigger store. Portions are pretty good for the price and I love to go here once a week read more

Decent Korean restaurant. Yes it's Korean not Japanese. Was one of my go-to after class dining place back when I was a student. I always get either bolgogi bento or calbi. Beware of your stinky burp after eating though... A lot of onions... You don't wna go kiss your date after eating here for sure. Price okay, nice people. read more

This is my favorite spot to stop before my evening class. They have a nice selection of meals and snacks. I like getting a small order of Shumai, a small roll, or inari as a pre-class snack. The food comes out quickly, is very affordable, and always tasty! They also have free self serve barley tea which is a big plus when it's chilly out, and really warms you up! For meals, they have great rice bowls that are a generous serving and pretty well balanced. I like the chicken teriyaki bowl, all of the bento boxes, and the udon! They have some seating downstairs and a bunch of tables upstairs, so you're good to eat in or take away. Also with your receipt, you can get 50c off at Chick n Bubbly next door! Get some bubble tea to wash down the meal :) read more

Oishii Bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Best Korean food in Pittsburgh. The prices are decent as well. I ate there for years while a student at Pitt. read more

Delicious fast Korean food! The bulgogi was sweet and juicy! Highly recommended! I tried the bulgogi bibimbap and bulgogi bento. For the bibimbap, first of all, it tasted good as a bibimbap. However, if you wanna try their signature bulgogi beef, you should not order this. The flavor of the meat was overriden by the bibimbap sauce and I guest the owner kept the bulgogi juice out of the bowl to keep the bibimbap flavor neat. So I like the bento better. In addition to many kinds of delicious sides, you can get the best taste out of the bulgogi. read more

Cheap, tasty, and generous portions! This place is perfect for the college student. I usually get the bulgogi bowl, tonkatsu bowl, or spicy pork bowl and they're all very good. Always flavorful, and I can usually save half of it for a second meal (small asian girl). I've also had the bentos once, and while I really enjoyed it, I usually just opt for the bowls because they're cheaper and give you more food. The seating area is rather small though and it's upstairs. If you buy food here, you can show the receipt next door to Chick N Bubbly and they'll give you 50 cents off of bubble tea! Sometimes I'll just bring my food over the Chick N Bubbly and eat there after getting bubble tea, which can solve the seating problem. read more

The prices are pretty reasonable and the food was pretty good. I wasn't IN LOVE with the spicy pork bowl, but I'm definitely going to go back to try more of the menu. The pork was a good amount of spicy, however some pieces were very hard (some because they had tendon, but I couldn't find the reason for some of the other pieces). The restaurant's ordering area can get very very crowded around prime meal times, so big groups of friends may have a hard time finding seats. **update** The teriyaki chicken bowl was so delicious!! It was a great portion for the price that it costs. I would definitely come back to order other items! read more

good food at such an affordable price!! u get a big bowl of pretty authentic korean food read more

Oishii Bento - Bulgogi Bibimbab - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My bf was in the mood for sushi. We've been eating at the same place for sushi for 4 years. I wanted to try something different. I looked up sushi places via yelp and noticed Oishii Bento had a gerat mix of reviews and a nice menu. My boyfriend went with Lion King Roll which is: shrimp & smoked salmon over a smoke salmon tempura roll (8pc/$9.50) It was delicious! I am not a fan of salmon fillets but this roll was great! I loved the sauce on top. He also ordered the Catapiller Roll which is: eel, avocado over a California roll (8pc/$11.50) I went with a Chicken Teriyaki Bento. It has chicken & mixed veggies plus white rice. For sides they gave me 2 dumplings and rice noodles. The food was great and it came out quick. I'm excited to head back for the lion king roll! read more

Oishii Bento - Teriyaki Bento Box. Sides are rice, 2 dumplings and rice noodles(?) Idk i didnt choose sides. - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is my go to sushi place in Pittsburgh -- it's reasonably priced, and the food quality is high. I've been coming here for years, and actually prefer it to all but the priciest sushi places in town. I'd recommend the red heat roll, caterpillar roll, California rolls, unagi bowl, and spicy pork bowl. I pretty much bounce around those options with some inari thrown in once in a while. They also have great party platters which are a good deal for three or more people. My only complaint is with the wasteful takeout packaging which is used (to a lesser extent) even for eat in meals. Lots of plastic and, if you eat in, styrofoam goes to waste. I'd love to see actual dishes, or at least more thought put in to how much packaging is really required. How about adding a recycling bin at the minimum? read more

man....what the hell? the lack of good Korean restaurants in Pittsburgh is depressing. I need a go-to-Korean BBQ place with the actual grills on the table. I need a go-to Soon Doo Boo place. Still haven't found one in Pittsburgh. Oishii bento is the best so far. The name of the restaurant implies it's Japanese. I guess it sort of is, maybe? This place is one of those places that likes to sprinkle sushi into their menu. I'd give this place 3.5 stars if I could, but I'll accept rounding up. It's not quite a 3 star place for me. Oh well, at least it's better than what I had in Shreveport, LA, where I suffered for four years by the lack of culture and the battles through medical school. Food (7.759/10) = the spicy pork bowl and bibimbap aren't bad at all. Certainly not the best, but close enough. The price is very reasonable for $7 a bowl. Actually,..I can't remember the last time I saw a Korean restaurant serving spicy pork bulgogi or bibimbap for less than $10. They throw in a quarter cup of kimchi for you too. I haven't tried the sushi. I haven't tried the Japanese dishes like udon or katsu-don. Ambiance (7.5/10) = chill AZN joint. Order your food downstairs, and go upstairs to chow down. Service (7.5/10) = standard. Order your food downstairs, pick it up. AZN fast food. Overall Opinion = Oishii bento, you will have to do for now until I find a more suitable place for Korean food. read more

Ah, Oishii Bento. It's a pretty decent place to eat - in fact I think they've improved over the years. I say this since I ate here as a student a couple times, and I remember not being super impressed by the sushi and thinking that one of the bowls I ordered wasn't that great. There just wasn't a lot of flavor or freshness in any of the meals I got back then. These days the sushi at least is massively improved in my book. I picked up their Caterpillar roll and Red Heat roll to go recently and really liked both. The fish was of a reasonable quality even if it wasn't the freshest fish ever, and the topping and sauce combinations in both rolls were pretty tasty too. So while Oishii wouldn't make my admittedly snobbish list of the top 5 best sushi places, I do think they now offer reasonable and fairly tasty sushi options. Something I appreciate now that hasn't changed since I was a student is the prices. My latest meal cost a bit more than usual here but hey, I ordered two of their pricier rolls - what do you expect? It's reasonable to assume that a student ordering one roll or some sashimi and soup could get a good deal for their sushi fix. And I did get pretty large pieces of sushi in my last order, so at least I got what I paid for quantity wise. Granted, it took a long time to get the food, but I did stop in during their dinner rush. Eating and picking up food anywhere in Oakland during the student dinner rush takes a long time. Oishii is admittedly one of the smaller places you could hit up for some grub, so during the dinner rush in particular there's practically no room for the crowd that gathers downstairs that's ordering and getting their food. I remember that there's an upstairs dining area that was pretty "meh" - it's a place to sit but it's not exactly a fine dining area. I'm giving them 3 stars since I can't quite say "yay I'm a fan!" and I wouldn't go out of my way just to eat at Oishii - but hey, the food is decent and I'd consider stopping in again in a pinch, so that's worth an a-ok in my book! read more

Great place to pick up DELICIOUS, inexpensive Korean food on the go. I recommend the bento dishes. You get tasty meat (beef, pork, chicken, salmon, etc...) served with rice, few fried dumplings, and rice noodles and your choice of Kimchi, salad, or miso soup, which are carefully arranged in boxed containers. It's not much of a sit-down place, though there is a small area upstairs with tables (which should be back open in about a month; see note below). I had a slight cold and had the spicy beaf soup two days in a row. The soup did wonders in clearing up my sinuses and helping my sore throat. FIRE UPDATE: in mid June, there was a fire, and the the fire damaged part of the second floor. The place closed down for about a month and a half, but as of yesterday, they are back open! The second floor is temporarily closed, though they now have some flat screens for the menu, and the prices are also about $.50 lower than before. Glad Oishii is back! read more

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