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    Diners 2+1

    4.7 (201 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Poke
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Quiet
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    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Melanie Y.

    This is a local spot in Pittsburgh and also one of the very few Asian spots in the city - super solid and delicious sushi rolls jampacked with flavor! The service was nice and friendly and very fast, the rolls were huge (and so was the menu). We got the Sexy Girl Roll, Sushi Sandwich, and the Pink Lady Roll and we LOVED everything! Everything is super saucy and flavorful, and while not authentic, really satisfied our sushi craving. My only small complaint is that the individual plates and cups don't seem the cleanest - our cups still had lip stains and the plates also had remnants of food from the previous dish. That wasn't the best, but we just ate directly from the main shareable plate with our disposable chopsticks.

    Isabel L.

    Quick service, fresh and large rolls, and so many options to choose from! Easily walked in with a table of 6 and was seated right away. While I got a roll, my other friends got poke bowls and other apps and everyone loved their meal. Definitely try it out!

    Maki #1 + Dragon Roll
    Julia E.

    I was really craving sushi on a Monday night and so many places in Pittsburgh are closed on Mondays! Diners 2+1 saved the day for me. It was pretty empty when we arrived around 6pm. We ordered the maki #1 and dragon roll to share. I love a good dragon roll and this one did not disappoint. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I was not a huge fan of the salmon roll in the maki combo but the tuna and California rolls were good. Im glad I finally made it out to try this place! I will definitely come back. There is only street parking for those of you that get nervous about parking.

    Karen L.

    Local joint with extremely friendly service and fresh fish! We got the boat for 2 and you can see the thick cuts and large portions. I definitely recommend as a good spot!

    Sushi collection including Yummy Roll, Spicy Scallop Hand Roll, and more

    Great sushi and very knowledgeable about gluten-free options. Also extremely efficient delivery when ordering directly through their website!

    tokoyaki
    Izzy B.

    THIS FOOD WAS DELICIOUZ!!!!! I literally had the best sushi of my life. It was so simple yet delicious. The fish was so fresh and scrumptious

    Benny Roll (8), Rocking Roll, and PGH Roll (8)

    Literally the best sushi I've ever had, I've never used yelp or reviewed anything ever but I went out of my way to do this because I'm still thinking about how good it was hours later. Great atmosphere as well, I loved the interior, and the food came out so quick. Everyone working was also very nice. Highly recommend.

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    Kaylie W.

    Diners 2+1 has done a lot over the last year and became so much better. They have menu options that are hard to find elsewhere in town. I really enjoyed their sukiyaki and yakiniku. I've been craving both for a while and they're decently priced here. The portion sizes are also pretty big, with a variety of different meats and veggies. I don't think their sushi is as good though. Would recommend sukiyaki and yakiniku instead. Kudos to them for trying to bring new Asian cuisines to Pittsburgh and not being afraid to try new things. The setting is casual, but there's only limited tables for yakiniku right now. 不过微信群预约也超方便,老板回复也快。The service is also pretty good. I remember when they first started upgrading their menu starting with sukiyaki, the boss personally went around to each table to talk to the guests and ask for their opinions. Do we think it's reasonably priced, are the portions good, etc. I really appreciated that they took the time to curate their new menu items.

    Sexy Girl Roll, Tricolor Roll, Mango Roll, Beauty Alaska Roll
    Victoria H.

    I am traveling. The reason I stopped in this place is because I saw it listed on Yelp's Top 100 Sushi Restaurants in the US. As of today's date (07.16.2024) it sits at #97. The ambiance is casual. You can roll in with your tank and shorts or hoodie and sweats. It looks like your typical quick service place on the inside - nothing fancy. They do have a carry out option or door dash BUT they do have a limited number of tables for dine in. The soup came out piping hot which was great! I really enjoyed the soup. The salad had lettuce and seaweed in it topped with a vinaigrette, I believe. I went with sushi options and the sushi was okay. It was passable and pleasant enough. I feel like this spot is in a good area and is definitely a nice option if you're passing through town with a craving for sushi. Several tables around me had the Sukiyaki which did look delicious, but I did not get to try it. If I ever return, that would definitely be something I tried instead of sushi!

    Spicy California Roll and Dragon Roll
    Anna L.

    Yum! This is such a cute place for sushi in Squirrel Hill. We found street parking right across the street on a Wednesday evening but there is a paid parking lot under Carnegie Library you can use that's a short walk away if it's a busier day. I got the spicy california and the dragon roll and both were incredibly delicious and filling! The ingredients were all fresh and the rolls were some of the best I've had in the city. Our waitress was great as well

    Spider, Godzilla & Haven rolls
    Jim S.

    This was our first visit to the famed "Diners 2+1", a Top 100 sushi spot in the country according to one rating process (#97). Having eaten tons of sushi in Chicago and San Francisco for decades, bottom-line up-front (B.L.U.F.): it's good! Service was attentive, pleasant and accurate. Prices were reasonable and selections, while somewhat limited (they were out of crab Rangoon and some salmon dishes), were decent. Ambiance is a little lacking and could use a little (not much) "facelift"...unused cooking items should be stored out of sight. ***There is no liquor license, so no beer, wine, spirits and definitely no sake which would go very well with the tasty food!***. We will eat here again.

    House Salad

    Went for lunch after seeing it on a yelp list. Fast friendly service. Three roll lunch special was spot on. Miso soup was extra umami and the salad was too big to finish.

    Sushi boat
    Alan K.

    Massive boat of sushi. $100 - lunch. Was good but could have fed five! We had some problem communicating with staff which led to the large order. I would go again!!

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    The best sushi so far I've tried in Pittsburgh! Very fresh, a huge size , and fast service!

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    Sushi was okay. Not the best I've ever had, but not the worst. Ordered it for pick up, didn't eat in.

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    Some of the best (and surprisingly affordable) sushi in Pittsburgh. Super lovely staff as well. If you're in Squirrel Hill, check it out!

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    Ask the Community - Diners 2+1

    When will you reopen for dine in?

    yes.

    Are you open for dine in?

    yes we do.but you best call first.

    Are you open for take out or delivery during the coronavirus times?

    no we are closed.sorry

    Any lunch specials available? :)

    yes we have very nice special combo.

    Anyone know if it's BYOB?

    yes

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    Mayasushi

    4.6(56 reviews)
    0.3 miSquirrel Hill

    Continues to be very well done. This is a somewhat unassuming space, but they have some room for…read moredining in and an excellent takeout game. I've been generally impressed by the quality of the sushi. We ordered takeout this time, and everything was extremely well packaged and presented. In terms of the food, we focussed on fairly standard maki rolls: a spicy salmon roll and a spicy California roll. Both were very nicely done. We also tried the veg farm roll, and that was a nice vegetable forward option. Not life changing, but nicely done. We also opted for a vegetable poke bowl, and that was also good. Basically the same combination of vegetables as the veg farm roll, but in a bowl format. The bowl was good, but it was lacking some sort of sauce or glaze that might have pulled things together. It was easy enough to toss on some condiments of our own, but the bowl could have been better. Overall, I this is my favorite sushi destination in Squirrel Hill. It's very clear that the owners are invested in turning out a high quality experience, and that's exactly the type of business I like to support.

    Hidden gem! This spot is located in Squirrel Hill. The sushi was very good and the display of it…read morewas also so pretty. Staff are friendly. Prices are reasonable as well. Definitely worth checking out. Ambience is nothing special but felt comfortable. Great spot for date night, or dinner with friends!

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    Mayasushi - From left to right: spicy California roll, Philly roll, Angel roll, spicy yellowtail roll.

    From left to right: spicy California roll, Philly roll, Angel roll, spicy yellowtail roll.

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    KuJiRa Sushi & Bar - Salmon appetizer

    KuJiRa Sushi & Bar

    4.0(145 reviews)
    1.1 miShadyside

    All I can say about my recent visit is WOW! We were so very impressed by this AYCE experience…read more 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!

    I've been to KuJiRa once for a date night and have also ordered takeout for pickup a couple of…read moretimes. 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.

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    Otaru

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    4.5(93 reviews)
    5.0 miDuquesne Heights, Mt. Washington

    Every quarter, a group of us venture out and explore a new place in the city. It's a treat yourself…read moreevent, where indulgence is not only encouraged, it's mandatory. The energy is good vibes only and the most important rule is no complaints. It is only joy and a shared experience of trying things you wouldn't normally splurge on. If you break the rule, you don't get invited back! On this particular night, I was 2 months postpartum and naturally ready to eat and drink all things sinful during pregnancy. Having 2 kids at home and a dutiful dad to watch them, I did not do the responsible thing, make a reservation weeks in advance. I highly recommend that you do this for this high end and highly sought sushi experience. I managed to get lucky and snag my group a 4:00 pm table for 4. I'm sure what you are thinking is that is incredibly too early to eat, but look at it this way - 2 of us have small children and truthfully eating fancy food while our husbands put the kids to bed and making it home just in time to snuggle up and watch tv ended up being absolutely perfect. First, the view is insane. You are perched atop a mountain overlooking 3 rivers converging. It's gorgeous. You will take a picture. Second, the service is outstanding. I've actually been twice this year just to confirm my first experience wasn't a fluke. Extremely attentive staff who make you believe they want you to have the best culinary experience possible, maybe they actually do! We ordered nearly everything on the menu. My favorite dish is the yellowtail jalapeno. It is unreal good. I also tried uni, which was very unique. Probably not something I need to indulge in every time, but still very cool. Our group enjoyed sharing all of our plates with each other. I left feeling so satisfied. It is an understatement to say that Otaru is excellent. We talked about this place for months afterward, with longing. It is definitely one of the best places to take guests from out of town to show them the finer side of Pittsburgh. I'm already looking forward to my next visit and it will probably always be at 4:00 pm.

    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.

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    Otaru - Otaru Course- Chef's Choice Premium Sushi

    Otaru Course- Chef's Choice Premium Sushi

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    Soba - Pad Thai - rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, tofu, peanuts, mung bean sprouts, cilantro

    Soba

    4.0(558 reviews)
    1.4 miShadyside
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    Very nice ambiance, loved the vibe immediately upon walking in!…read more We got the crab fried rice and the korean-style red snapper. The portion size was bigger than we thought it would be for both dishes! Unfortunately, we did find both dishes to be too salty though :( They were really generous with the crab in the fried rice & I really liked the addition of corn, chili, and cilantro! The red snapper was cooked pretty well, it wasn't dry at all. However, the pork belly that came with it was mostly fat :/ If I came back, I'd definitely ask for less salt in my dishes. We were able to walk in on a Thursday dinner & get seated right away without a reservation :) Server was nice! Btw the name is a little deceiving, they have Japanese food, but it's definitely an asian fusion restaurant. They have a lot of thai options!

    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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    Our table

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    Itamae Thai and Sushi Bar

    4.6(53 reviews)
    7.4 mi

    Itamae Thai and Sushi Bar serves Thai and Japanese appetizers (e.g., edamame and spring roll),…read moresoups (e.g., miso, udon, wonton, and tom kha), salads (e.g., papaya), curry (e.g., massaman, green, and penang), fried rices (e.g., blue crab and pineapple), noodles (e.g., pad Thai), entrees (e.g., salmon teriyaki, chicken katsu, Mongolian beef, and duck), sushi (e.g., rolls, nigiri, and sashimi with tuna, salmon, shrimp, octopus, and vegetable), poke bowls, desserts (e.g., Thai donuts and matcha ice cream). Dining in, takeout, and GrubHub delivery are available. My husband and I ate lunch in the dining room. An employee promptly and courteously greeted us and seated us at a clean, small table. For an appetizer, we each received a cucumber salad that my husband described as "really good," and we ate every morsel! My husband received his entree many minutes before I received mine. He ate the pad see ew with chicken, and he said that it was "average" like other restaurants' pad see ews and that he liked it. I ate the special lobster-tail roll, which was a large size and contained a Maine lobster tail, avocado, asparagus, avocado, masago, spicy mayo, eel sauce, and tobiko roe. Part of it was fried. I really enjoyed the lobster meat and sauces. The total price for these two entrees was $45 plus tax and tip.

    Usually a bit leery of sushi restos mixed in with other cuisines but Itamae did deliver a good…read moremeal! Service was friendly and our food arrived at a decent time. Casual vibes, nothing fancy and more like a hole in the wall but comfortable. I took 1 star was because The resto didn't have their AC on, which made it uncomfortable on a hot 92 degree summer day. They did try to compensate by adding a window fan for the whole restaurant. Nothing was said and nothing else was offered for that issue. The price point for sushi was also pretty high. $9 for regular sushi rolls like tuna, salmon, California, spicy tuna.. usually prices are about $5.50-$7 in the New Jersey/New York area. Street parking. Outside seating. Would recommend!

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    Itamae Thai and Sushi Bar
    Itamae Thai and Sushi Bar
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