Yoshino

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Yoshino was my favorite sushi spot in Pittsburgh! The maki combo #3 was a staple of mine. It comes with 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! read more

Yoshino - #3 Maki Combo - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Charlotte K.

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The food , the artistry in the presentation and the friendly service can't be beat! The prices are also reasonable for Japanese cuisine. The placing of a small orchid blossom over the mustard and the ginger is a lovely gesture of their pride of the food. read more

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This place was awesome. The interior decor was set up really nice, the service was very friendly and fast, the prices were pretty standard but very good during the lunch specials, and most importantly the food was not only presented well but tasted great as well. They put a lot of thought and effort into presenting their food, in all sorts of different dishes with decorations around it as well. Really adds to the experience. read more

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Julia H.

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Service was great the staff is very kind. There are so many options on the menu we had to get a little bit of everything. Started with the calamari and pork fried dumplings. Calamari was okay but the pork dumplings were deliciousss!! Entrees were the ramen which was great and the beef udon which i loved. Definitely a great spot for a nice casual lunch/dinner read more

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Jacques C.

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Yesterday, I ordered a Pekin duck to pick up. It was a terrible experience. The meat was hard, overcook. There was part of the duck that should had never been in there. I even had a bone. Button line I spent $42 and I regret every part of it. People should not be allowed to sale such bad dish. read more

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Christine C.

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Came here to escape the rain and after I was starving! So glad I did- the food was delicious and the presentation was so cute! I def recommend! read more

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Paul L.

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Had an excellent lunch at Yoshino. My daughter and I started with the sheggy roll. We loved it, especially the flamed salmon on top which gave it this subtle smoky flavor. It had a very artistic presentation too. For the main course, we shared the pan fried udon noodle with beef. Spot on. Great food, nice decor, good service. 5 stars. read more

Yoshino - Sheggy Roll - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Gary N.

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Prompt courteous service. Ample quantity. Excellent quality, appearance, and flavor. Very reasonably priced.

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Danielle M.

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One of my favorite sushi spots in Pittsburgh! Always tastes fresh and prices are great! Love the combos. They also always get the order correct when doing pickup/delivery. Nice staff as well! read more

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Tina L.

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It was a pretty decent sushi roll! Everything came out quick and ready to eat! Loved the decorated plate (believe it's colored Mayo). I got the sampler maki roll platter $16 and it was delicious but they all did have a similar taste. I would suggest checking it out! read more

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Sean M.

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Best! Everytime we eat, it's the best! Sushi is awesome and presented beautifully. Very friendly service read more

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Larissa K.

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I have been here multiple times and have always found the ambiance to be chill while also being attentive! The staff is patient and helpful. The food is so beautiful and yummy! Will always bring visitors to the city here. read more

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Jessica P.

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I have yet to eat in but I've grabbed takeout at least 10 times now. It's my favorite sushi that I've had in Pittsburgh. Staff is always super friendly as well. read more

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This is starting to become one of my favorite lunch spots. Their sushi is a work of art! The plating here is amazing for a regular sushi joint. The food always hits the spot and the staff is always great. They don't have a liquor license but can offer you wine on the house. It is clean and they can accommodate a large group. Highly recommend. read more

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Ryan S.

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Yoshino's service was pretty good. They have a very deep menu with a lot of different options, so I am excited to go back and try other items. I got the triple crown, which was really good, although there was a little too much sauce for my liking. Yoshino was busy but not too loud; I was still able to easily have a conversation. read more

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Stephanie C.

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The cutest plating of all the food served. Pretty good sized restaurant on Walnut Street and the sashimi was surprisingly fresh. Great service. read more

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Kristen E.

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Hubby says this used to be a different Asian restaurant, and everything looks and tastes better now. We grabbed a quick dinner here before a concert at Third Pres. The kitchen was fast, and everything was delicious. We're subtly going to eat here again. read more

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Lisa S.

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This is one of my favorite restaurants, the food is always amazing . The staff always welcomes you with a smile at the door. read more

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Larry P.

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I'm so confused by these reviews. I stopped by on a Monday at noon for take-out with a friend. The place was literally empty until one customer came in and sat at the sushi bar. I got a $30 salmon teriyaki lunch that was inedible. The salmon was not fresh and it was extremely overcooked. Even worse, it was swimming in sauce. I'm sorry that I forgot to take a photo of it. I just pitched it in the trash. My friend got chicken and broccoli and said it was "fine." read more

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Leandro D.

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This is my second time here and everytime I visit, it's always a pleasant experience. The quality of the fish is there, presentation is nice and the prices are very reasonable read more

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Tori M.

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Food was excellent & the presentation was amazing!! Their portions are pretty big too. Pricing-wise, it's pretty affordable. Such a cute little spot for families or for date night. 10/10 read more

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Lindsay M.

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We did not mean to end up here for dinner but we are so glad we did! This was one of our best meals in a while. First off every worker was the nicest person. They were sooo friendly! We ended up getting the sushi and sashimi combo that was $40. It was wonderful. There was so much on it that I have not had before...so fresh!!! This came with soup so my husband had the miso and thought it was the best he ever had. I added wonton soup, and it was really good. The wontons were so good that I would love to taste the dumplings the next time we go, and there will be a next time for sure! read more

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Cara B.

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Such a cute and fun place to get sushi! The rolls are huge, and they decorate them in such a cute way. Food comes out fast too which is a huge plus. This is the perfect place for a date night or casual dinner with friends. I got the Monster Roll, which came with 10 huge pieces of sushi. Plenty to feel full and have leftovers! Definitely will be coming back again read more

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EN L.

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1 year ago

Food was yum but I don't think it's worth the price that it is, especially considering the portions you get. Presentation was amazing though, service was nice and friendly read more

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Olivia M.

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What a gem on Walnut Street! You get so much food for such a good price! Everything is so flavorful and was cooked to perfection. I cannot wait to get their food more often. The only downfall was that it was kind of...run down? One of the front doors was broken and looked like it had been for a while. Additionally, they had their silverware and stuff for table turnover in the middle of the dining room. It was a little strange, but I'll still go back. read more

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Bobby V.

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The food was delicious. Lots of gluten free options, including chicken tenders which were awesome. We went back again before we left.

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Thomas M.

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The large menu includes both Japanese and Chinese cuisine. For the quality and quantity of the dishes are reasonable priced. It's our Christmas dinner tradition read more

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Adam G.

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Excellent teriyaki and a nice environment. Great spot with many vegan options and good service!

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Julia B.

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I don't typically review takeout orders, but this one was too good not to highlight! My boyfriend and I ordered a sushi feast for dinner the other night, and we loved it! We picked some different rolls to share as well as salmon sushi & edamame. My favorite thing about Yoshino is the wide variety of specialty rolls they offer. Our favorites were the allison roll & pink pantheress roll. Both were super bright and had some spice. We both agreed that the edamame could use some extra flavoring, so we created a spice mix at home & coated that over the edamame. I will definitely be ordering from Yoshino again! read more

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Marlee B.

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Yoshino is consistently tasty and quick! Yoshino is THE Sunday night takeout spot. Most times they deliver food to my house within 30 minutes of ordering. My boyfriend enjoys their beef lo mien, general tsos, and salmon nigiri. I typically order sushi. The cucumber/avocado rolls, salmon, spicy tuna, and California rolls are all gluten free. When I've eaten inside the restaurant, the service was good and the food was just as tasty. Great window seats for people watching on Walnut street. read more

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Meghan M.

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I pick up sushi from here pretty regularly because I live so close. It's always been ready fast and it's great every time. I haven't sat down and eaten here before so I can't speak on the sit down service or atmosphere really, but the sushi is great! Only downside is that I find it's a little pricey but it's great quality. I really like that they have some fun veggie rolls also! read more

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Hadley Z.

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I have eaten here multiple times and it is consistently good. The staff is attentive and it has a quaint ambiance. I have rarely seen them on a long wait. We have tried appetizers, sushi, thai, and chinese options, but sushi is definitely their specialty. read more

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Rim G.

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I absolutely love this place! The food is delicious. The presentation is fantastic. The staff is nice and quick. The atmosphere is nice and classy. My favorite appetizers are: Tuna Salmon Ceviche and Mango Lobster salad The specialty Rolls are delicious. I tried the Monster Roll and the Love in the star roll. I have been here four times so far and I will go back again to try more food from their great menu. read more

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Sarah S.

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This is now my go to spot for takeout sushi in Pittsburgh! This is definitely some of the best sushi I've had for takeout. We got a few different kinds and they all came in a platter so we could share the different rolls. I didn't even need soy sauce for some of the rolls because they already had so much flavor. For anyone looking for sushi, give this place a shot! read more

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Ness S.

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Great food, decent ambience, and mediocre service :). I can't speak to all the food here, but the sushi rolls are quite good and also generously proportioned. Between the three of us we got the following rolls: The Mount Everest roll: 10 pieces of yellowtail and salmon with avocado. Delicious. Monster Roll: 10 pieces of spicy tuna, Kani, cucumber, avocado. Spider roll: 5 pieces of soft shell crab Orochi Roll: similar to spider roll but 10 pieces and came with spicy crab -- I liked it better. Marilyn Mon Roll: yeah you read that right :). 10 pieces of Soft shell crab, masago, cucumber. Was good. Sakan Roll: had eel and kani in it. Was great. Again 10 pieces. This was quite a feat to finish for three of us, but we managed :). Everything was great, except for the service, which let's be kind and say was on the curt side . read more

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Jamie S.

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Man! What a fun place to find. The food and the presentation were equally awesome. My friend had been here many times before. They have an entire bubble tea menu but! no bubble tea after 8pm. Honestly this is the best I've had in the area. The tea flavor was high quality not too sweet and the boba was perfect. Also, I really enjoyed the Mario Cart roll (crunchy shrimp and other yummy stuff.. pink rice wrapper) and I got the lobster avocado f salad. If you don't like wasabi it might not be for you! But I enjoyed it. Just kept chocking on the wasabi spice a little I am really excited to come back and enjoy this menu more! Plenty of options and their prices were reasonable. Also located on walnut which is a great area with plenty of shops to explore after. I was also happily surprised the wait time wasn't long even on a Friday night. read more

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Mike B.

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Kind of middling, but I can't tell if that's just my specific order or a more general issue. We ordered takeout on a Saturday afternoon, and the online ordering experience was great. The only ordering issue was the distinction between the Japanese/sushi side of the menu and the Chinese/Thai side of the menu (which is itself a weird grouping). It wasn't always clear where to find a particular dish (e.g., miso soup was on the Chinese/Thai side of the menu, for some reason). The food itself was mixed. The California roll was solid, but the hipster roll was kind of a mess. Beyond just the avocado of questionable quality, it seemed like the combination of ingredients was both out of balance and uninspired. The salmon poke bowl was probably the best item in our order: it was nicely arranged with nicely balanced ingredients. Overall, the restaurant was fine. It just wasn't sufficiently inspired for me to head back again. read more

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Anastasia W.

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Amazingly fresh fish!! That's what I'm here for! We got a large platter for four, along with one app, and couldn't even finish it, although we sure tried... ;) read more

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Sushi is good here and always beautiful decorated! My only qualm is that I've noticed the rolls get smaller over time, which is understandable with the cost of ingredients now a days. The Sakan roll was $16 and came with 8 pieces, but each piece was only a bit larger than the size of a quarter. Overall, the sushi is always good, but expensive in my opinion for the quality. read more

Yoshino - 13. Sakan Roll -left Order of sashimi sweet shrimp and ikura - right - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Kris K.

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We were in Shadyside on a late Thursday evening, and settled on Yoshino. I'm sure this place gets crowded during the normal rush hours, but we were seated promptly to a booth of our choice. Yoshino had a great selection of maki, and if you don't go for the crazy "specialty" rolls, the prices were also quite reasonable. What I appreciated most was even the normal maki used really thick whole pieces, whether it was salmon or yellowtail or tuna. They plated everything beautifully, and particularly by sushi standards, our order came out promptly. read more

Yoshino - 10. Salmon Avocado Roll, #1. California Roll and Tuna Roll Maki Combo, 8. Yellowtail Roll - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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5440 Walnut St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Shadyside
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(412) 687-7423
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http://www.yoshinopittsburgh.com

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Hours

What time does Yoshino open?

Yoshino opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Yoshino opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Yoshino close?

Yoshino closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Yoshino closes at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.Yoshino closes at 9:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:30 PMSun 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Yoshino take credit cards?

Yes, Yoshino takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Yoshino have catering options?

Yes, Yoshino does have catering options.

Does Yoshino serve alcohol?

Yes, Yoshino serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Yoshino allow dogs?

Yes, Yoshino allows dogs.

Does Yoshino have TVs?

Yes, Yoshino has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Yoshino have bike parking?

Yes, Yoshino has bike parking.

Does Yoshino have parking?

Yes, Yoshino has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Yoshino wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Yoshino is wheelchair accessible.

Does Yoshino have free WiFi?

Yes, Yoshino has free WiFi.

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(90 reviews)

4.5 mi

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.

Otaru Course- Chef's Choice Premium Sushi

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Kurosawa Nigori sake

Fujiya Ramen

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

Burnt Cherry Old Fashioned

Katsu Don

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Yakitori- chicken, crispy chicken skin, and pork belly

Soba

Corin made the best lightly dirty martini. We ordered the ribs and they were delicious! We love…read moreSoba!

Another great night at Soba. It somehow manages to stay effortlessly cool while the rest of us are…read morejust trying to make it through a Wednesday. The funky vibe never disappoints, and the servers were friendly and attentive without hovering. My husband and I kicked things off with the Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps, which disappeared way too quickly. I ordered the Tuna Crispy Rice with spicy tuna, crispy fried sushi rice, jalapeño, and avocado. It was the perfect balance of crunch, spice, and freshness. My husband went with the Chirashi Bowl, packed with tuna, salmon, hamachi, roe, seaweed salad, avocado, shiso, chives, and sushi rice. We wrapped things up with the Chocolate Maki, because apparently "we'll just skip dessert" is something people say but never actually do. The dark chocolate mousse, chocolate pistachio crêpe, and pistachio cream were rich, decadent, and worth every bite. Soba continues to prove that even a random Wednesday can feel like a night out. Guess we'll have to keep coming back for quality control.

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Itamae Thai and Sushi Bar

4.6

(53 reviews)

7.5 mi

Tonight was our first time to Itamae and it will definitely not be our last. Everything was…read moreamazing! The service was so friendly and all of the courses were timed perfectly. Everything had the perfect amount of spice ( I love spicy and medium heat was perfect for me on both of the spicy dishes I ordered) . We had the hamachi carpaccio, tum yum soup, the salmon belly nigiri special, ramen and pad kea mao. I can't even pick a favorite. I know I'm already regretting not ordering another tum yum soup to to-go though! Everything was absolutely perfect. This has definitely moved up to one of my favorites in the city and I already can't wait to go back!

Finally tried mango sticky rice last night through DoorDash, and I'm so glad I did! The sticky rice…read morewas topped with fresh, perfectly ripe mango, sesame seeds and a sweet sauce. The slight tanginess of the mango was the perfect contrast to the sweetness of the rice. I offered my boyfriend a bite but ended up eating the rest by myself cause it was that good! Definitely something I'll be ordering again.

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Atarashi

This is a great place but the vegetarian options are pretty limited. Before I was vegetarian I…read moreenjoyed this place much more. The only premade veg option are single ingredient rolls or the ultimate zen bowl, which is ok, though a bit spicy for me. I prefer sweet sauces to spicy ones. For meat eaters, the Ying Yang roll is one of my favorite sushi rolls on earth, so definitely give that a try! Pro tip: always ask for sauce on the side, they always put way to much

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

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Noodlehead

the khao soi was sooo yummy i loveddd it. noodles were very qq. only note is that the chicken was a…read morelittle bit dry so i'd recommend trying tofu the see yew was really tasty too and not too salty i wasn't the biggest fan of the pad thai tho bc it was kinda soggy

When we visit our daughter, Noodlehead is a must-visit spot…read more On 5 prior occasions it's been great. This time, at lunch, they were off their game. Service was efficient but brusque/distracted. My noodles were dry and bland, and quantity was about 70 percent of normal. The other 5 at the table also felt their food was just alright. I'm please they take cards now: the cash-only model was suboptimal. And, the bring-your-own drinks approach is excellent. Overall, I'm a fan and will go back. But, this visit was just three stars.

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Church Brew Works

We enjoy the theme of this Brewery. It is such a large space. They have several different beers and…read moreit's just a cool experience. How many places can you say where you're drinking beer inside the church. They do have a restaurant here and when we stop by on a Monday night, they were we're pretty steady. There is street parking around this location as well. I had the strawberry rhubarb summer ale. It was very light, but still had great room. An easy summer drinker. My husband had the pious monk dunkel and enjoyed it - come to find out - he had it before the last time we were here!

Well, start with this venue is top-notch very impressive, and all the extra detail that has been…read moreleft as part of the church is totally awesome. As for the food, I have zero complaints. It was totally excellent and really, really enjoyed it. My same complaints as most of these kind of places the beer is never cold enough. Why can't they be colder....this is my only complaint...so

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The Nook

We arrived at 9am on a Saturday which is when they allegedly open according to their website…read more(Google says 8am) and there were already tons of people seated and even a table that diners had finished eating at so there is definitely something inaccurate with their published hours. Thankfully we didn't have to wait for a table for 3 (the folks in front of us in line most have had a bigger table and were given a wait time). I really enjoyed the vibe here as well as the food. I tried the waffle Benedict and thought it was great. Definitely worth a visit for breakfast but their weekend hours should be updated if they open they open before 9am...

This joint has been on my list of places to try for a while now. Was it worth the 53 minute wait on…read morea Saturday morning? Yes, yes it was. There was a friendly gal at the door taking names and numbers. I could hardly believe the wait time but decided to put down my name and do a little window shopping during the wait. We were eventually called and texted to let us know our table was ready. Our table was in the very back corner, next to a group of girls loudly talking about their drunken escapades the night before. It was entertaining to say the least. Our server was super friendly and accommodating to dietary restrictions/modifications. I ordered a Turkish Benedict on gluten free toast.... So. Good. Amazing flavors. My daughter got the croissant avocado toast which she loved. I also got a pistachio latte and was pleasantly surprised to see the used pistachio butter and not a syrup. It was lovely. I had to keep my child from drinking it all! While the wait was long, it was definitely worth it. The space is smaller than I imagined. The food came out fast for how packed it was. It's worth it!

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Nicky's Thai Kitchen

I was super excited to try this Thai restaurant for the first time, and overall, the food did not…read moredisappoint! The flavors were incredible. Everything was so tasty, fresh, and cooked to perfection. Definitely the highlight of our experience! The decor felt like you're truly in Thailand. Unfortunately, the service was a bit subpar, at least with our server. We felt somewhat rushed throughout the meal, but thankfully, it didn't stop us from enjoying our food and conversation. The biggest surprise came when we received the check. Since it was my first time dining here, I didn't realize they automatically include a gratuity charge. For our party of three, a 20% gratuity was added. For reference: * Dine-in parties of 9 or fewer: 20% pre-tax gratuity * Dine-in parties of 10 or more: 25% pre-tax gratuity I would still recommend giving this place a try because the food is genuinely delicious. Just be sure to know about the automatic gratuity ahead of time so there are no surprises when the check arrives!

TLDR: busy, very dim inside dining, slow service, casual attire, could use a heater or two for…read moreoutside diners. We were gaslit!!! They served my friend chicken and insisted that it was pork! He doesn't eat chicken!! Story time!! We were in town for the Marathon weekend and tried to make a last minute resy. We got seated outside which was fine cuz we understand it was last minute). It was 40s outside and no heater in place... People seemed to come here for special events (we saw many grad parties or birthdays and date nights). We ordered noodles and curries. Huge portions that could serve 2 people per entree (or 1 very hungry runner per entree, which was the case for us). The food was tasty HOWEVER WE WERE GASLIT! My friend ordered his dish with pork and after a bite or two he realized it was chicken. We asked the waitress to send it back and she insisted it was pork (by this photo you can tell the top right dish's protein is the same as the chicken in the 2 curries...) and insisted that we were confused with curt demeanor... Service wise, we had multiple different waiters/ waitresses, one person seating us, another taking our order, another delivering the food, another filling the water, so it was very hard to communicate our concerns because it was one big telephone game. We didn't like the service, the outdoors dining area was cute and NOISY so don't plan on having conversations there. Parking was easy enough there were multiple garages nearby. Overall tasty food but we got the ick after being gaslit so probably won't come back.

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Jonathan H.

Elite 24

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3 years ago

Yoshino on Walnut Street is my absolute go-to for Asian food in Shadyside. It's the kind of spot where you know you'll leave satisfied every time. I usually kick things off with their shrimp fried rice and hot and sour soup - they've pretty much become my staple starters. But let's talk about their sushi and sashimi combo platters. I've treated myself to all three combos on different visits, and they never disappoint. The presentation is always on point - cute decorations that make you pause to appreciate before diving in. And it's not just about looks; the sushi tastes as good as it looks, fresh and full of flavor. The staff? They're the cherry on top. Super friendly, always greeting you with a smile, and making sure you've got everything you need. It's nice to have a place where they know you and treat you right. So whether you're solo or with a crew, you can bet Yoshino's gonna be a solid choice. read more

Greg C.

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7 years ago

Incredible service and food Japanese dining this would be our spot. Restaurant did not disappoint. Lounge dining, sushi,curry and a dining menu. We wanted to talk and visit so elected the table menu seating option. Service was very attentive. No take home food. As we all finished our meals. Enjoyed dumplings and dashi tofu as shared starters. Seafood tempura and sashimi combinations were the entree choices. We strongly recommend this place. read more

Not I.

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5 years ago

The tuna poke bowl is probably the best I've had in Pittsburgh. The spicy tuna roll is excellent as well although I have had better. The food is excellent all around though and nothing disappointed us at all. The presentation on the bowl and rolls is very appealing as well. read more

Donna J.

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7 years ago

Wonderful Sushi Great selection and variety recommend going with Chef's choice! Ask for Fresh Wasabi over the regular stuff. Also don't be afraid to ask for extra sauce to taste, they have so many options here, for every taste! read more

Lucy G.

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7 years ago

Amazing atmosphere, friendly staff, great food and good company! What more can you ask for? We use to come here when it was called "China Palace" now under new ownership the food as definitely exceeded our expectations read more

Gary L.

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7 years ago

This was the first time here and I was blown away when my sushi came out it was so beautiful and taste better than it looked. Plating was the best I've ever seen!!!! I highly reccomend this restaurant! read more

Greg L.

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7 years ago

Amazing sushi. The sushi chef is an artist. The presentation was phenomenThe noodle dishes are great and the Tom Yum soup is the best in the city. A great new spot on Walnut. Much needed. read more

Tara G.

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7 years ago

By far best sushi restaurant, it is a must stop while in Pittsburgh Fresh see food, amazing rolls, the staff is so attentive and have the best attitude Great food and superb service read more

Anthony B.

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6 years ago

One of my favorite restaurants in Pittsburgh. Was underwhelmed when I first walked in but the food and the service is unmatched. I have been back countless times since. read more

Viparat S.

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7 years ago

Is my first times AT yoshino , I went there Friday night and OMG!!! Best sushi in town!!! Fresh fish if you are sushi lovers you know what I meant !! read more

Samantha M.

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4 years ago

Husband and I stopped here for the first time, what a pleasant surprise. Great sushi, fresh and large portions. Amazing service! We will be back. read more

Pema T.

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7 years ago

Location is breathtaking, food is amazing, service is good. We ate here several times during our stay in Pittsburgh .my favourite restaurants. read more

Lauren A.