Upon my initial visit to this establishment, I was pleasantly surprised by the overall experience. Everything about it was exceptional, rating it a perfect 10 out of 10. The atmosphere exuded a relaxing vibe, and the staff members were both welcoming and highly professional. I couldn't help but admire the exquisite design of the bar. The menu offerings were not only fresh but also creatively unique. The only drawback was a lively group of patrons who, while enjoying themselves, unknowingly disrupted the peace by being excessively loud with their laughter, chatter, and applause, making it challenging for us to communicate with our server. Eventually, some other customers took the initiative to kindly ask them to lower their volume to allow everyone in the vicinity to engage in conversations at a more moderate level. I no read more

Service was amazing and very accommodating. Seating was a little uncomfortable and does not have a backrest. Food was good but tuna pizza was slightly oily and the matcha in the matcha tiramisu is not strong. read more

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Everything about this place was amazing from the drinks to the food (and service too). We tried a few items, including my favorite sushi roll --eel (which I engulfed realizing I forgot a pic). However, I forgot to get a photo. Seriously, great spot to catch up with friends or have a date night (assuming you're okay with open concept seating--not uber romantic if you're trying to have that kinda of date night. read more

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Sushi is very good but portions are small and prices make you feel like you have been transported to Manhattan. Be sure you bring your wallet! Definitely not a place for a first date unless you have agreed before meeting to go dutch. read more

Bar none, the best sushi I have found in Pittsburgh. While you will have to pay to park in a garage, it is totally worth it. Great cocktail and sake menu. Plenty of offerings including hand rolls, sashimi, and nigiri. Even dessert was amazing. Staff was friendly and attentive. We were seated promptly at our table and the food came out as it was prepared. Venue is cute. Small sushi house vibe with a neo mixology overtone. Clean and relaxed environment while still feeling just a tad upscale. Tip: tables seat 4 max. So this place definitely better for smaller parties. read more

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Great sushi and cocktails. Some highlights include the salad (so good we got another), the salmon nigiri, the Roku 75 and Aki drinks, and the soy sauce. Vibe and service were also great. Can't wait to come back! read more

My favorite Japanese restaurant in Pittsburgh. Fair warning, it is not traditional Japanese cuisine. I have yet to find a traditional Japanese place I like in Pittsburgh. Gi jin is the next best, and I do enjoy its Japanese fusion dishes. Restaurant vibe is more bar-like, as there aren't many tables. The only complaint I have is it is incredibly hard to get a reservation here. When it first opened, reservations went up to 3 months. It's around 1 month now. I blame it on the lack of decent asian fine dining in Pittsburgh lol. However, I've miraculously been able to walk-in a few times. [Tuna pizza] [Beef tataki]: Over the years, I've had the pleasure of trying most of the menu. These are my favorite plates. Interestingly, I've seen sashimi pizza on several omakase set menus over the last year. But I liked it the best at Gi Jin, because they make it less oily than other places. The beef tataki is also really refreshing. Sashimi and nigiri tokubetsu is ok, nothing too special so in my opinion, a bit not worth the price. [Nigiri/Sashimi/Hand Rolls]: I like Gi Jin as a fusion place, so I come for the food that I feel like are interesting and offer a twist. Thus, I like the hand rolls more. My favorites are beef tartare and eel (might be biased because I just like raw beef in general). For nigiri and sashimi, which are more classic and simple so I believe are judged upon the fish itself, they're ok but quality/price still can't compete with Japanese dining in bigger cities. Japanese fine dining here is overpriced in general because of the scarcity of competition. [Matcha Misu] is my favorite dessert here. The chocolate torte is a tad too sweet for me. Drinks are also one of my favorites in Pittsburgh. Their bar menu reminds me of asian fine dining in Cali. Flavorful with an asian twist. I've tried most of their cocktails and you can't go wrong with any. Service is nice and the waiter always gives the best cocktail recommendations. I apologize for such a long review but today, I've started to use yelp as my food diary. Thus, this is a combined memory of many meals. I am surprised how deep of an impression so many restaurants under the DeShantz group have left me, as I am still able to write in such detail about numerous experiences that span over years. read more

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One of the best meals I've ever had. Ever. If you like sushi, you won't find sushi better or more fresh than this anywhere I've eaten. I've had sushi in tons of restaurants & this is the freshest and most unique sushi restaurant I've tried. I wanted to try everything on the menu (except for the mushrooms). I'd never had fried onions on a sushi roll before - or hand rolls that were more like mini tacos than cones. Even the edamame had better seasoning than normal. Everything was super fresh and delicious. I especially recommend the scallops, but everything I had was out of this world. I loved the table settings & the entire atmosphere. They even had purse hooks! What a great idea for a restaurant. The service was amazing and friendly. Even the reef room was a cut above the rest. I wish I'd taken my phone in to take a picture. There were more options & controls for the toilet than I'd ever seen. The kid was automatic. The seat was even heated. Was it expensive? Yes. Was it well worth it? Also yes. It's not the kind of game lags I can afford to frequent, but I can't wait to return. I think I've found a new favorite Pittsburgh restaurant. I can't recommend it enough. If you love sushi, visit Gi-Jin ASAP. I even liked the gin drink, which I didn't expect. read more

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Had always wanted to try it, especially after various said it was a must try. They were right. I'll say it, I think this is one of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh. Wow! I love sushi but can't have it too often because my husband doesn't eat raw fish. It is definitely the best sushi in Pittsburgh. All the ingredients were so fresh and flavorful. You know immediately when eating sushi if it is fresh and if they used high quality ingredients. No question here. The tuna pizza was my favorite. They gave you so much tuna and you know it as ahi grade. It was really good on the scallion pancake. We also had various handheld rolls. I love tuna so the tuna was my favorite. This is the biggest endorsement of the restaurant. My husband has never eaten or had the desire to eat sushi. However, we were invited to go by a close friend for his birthday. He tried the sashimi sampler and it said it was very good. The cocktails are also very creative and very good. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. I felt like I was on vacation. The staff were all very nice, very attentive and knew their stuff. Service matters. If you like sushi, you must try it. The food is amazing. read more

Pricy but high quality fish. I tried the nigiri plate, with an uni add on. I truly enjoyed every bite. The fish was fresh, and each piece was seasoned differently, which I thought was an interesting twist on traditional nigiris. I remember that some were savory, some were citrusy, and some were even minty. The uni add on was delicious as well - they were generous with the amount of uni, it also tasted fresh and sweet. On top of the nigiri plate, I also got the toro handroll which was so yummy and just melted in my mouth. However, I would not recommend their non-seafood dishes. I got the beef tataki, which was decent but nothing special and not worth the price in my opinon. The beef was thick cut and pretty hard to chew. Lastly, I tried their matcha misu. I saw a lot of good reviews for this but it was disappointing. The cream on top was hard and the cake was soggy. It tasted like it had been sitting in the fridge for awhile. Another thing to point out is that their menu is very small and doesn't contain any cut rolls. Overall I really liked the nigiris here. The service & ambiance were great as well. read more

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Hello fellow Yelpers! Gi-Jin is a beautiful place located right next to tako in downtown on Penn. In fact it's owned by the same company as tako and coop de Ville, so if you like the vibes those places are handing out you'll love it here as well! We have been there twice for a special anniversary and a birthday and both times felt special. The first time for our anniversary we had the bartender Patrick who had great banter with us and served us some amazing drinks. The second time we were served by the wonderful Brandi who was amazing alongside who we think is the general manager (never got her name). Both times it took a little for the food to come so they gave us a little special glass of alcohol to tide us over which was wonderful. The ambiance, the service is top notch here! The food...it's beautiful and some of the best sushi we've had compared to local places like Andy's at Wholey's, or Kura or Umami we think this is by far the best. Even compared to other places we've had around the country and out of the country this is some of the best sushi. They source their fish from Japan, New Zealand, locally, all over the place and the freshness shows. Usual fish we don't typically like or have ever had are delicious here such as the madai (fluke) and medai (bottlenose), yes those are spelled awfully close but two different fish haha. You don't even really need soy sauce and can just eat the sushi straight up. The pictures will speak for themselves. But if you're looking for a special place with very tasty food this is your place! The only cons really are the sometimes two month wait times and the expensive prices, but this is a place to go for a nice night out. Also recommend their chocolate torte :) Thank you so much for reading, stay safe and well out there. Thanks for being...YOU! :) read more

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Worth the wait!! Had to make a reservation a few months in advance and glad we did. The menu is a little overwhelming but the server was very helpful with explaining it all. Loved the corner table we had - best seat in the house if I can be honest. The gin cocktails are so good, I had the cat in pajamas and Roku 75. Really enjoyed our meal. We split a plate, each had four pieces and split an appetizer. It was enough for me but I think my husband would have liked a little more. read more

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Overall 4, Food 5, Service 4, Ambience 3, Price 1 Well, I've never spent that much money on a meal for two before. I could have bought an entire set of Dewalt tools, no joke. We dropped over $500 for two people. Dom P isn't the most expensive wine on the menu. The "rolls" are two-bite "roll-lights" and the crab dish is surprisingly overpriced. Nothing we ate was unsatisfactory. It was very loud. It took months to get a spot. So long in fact that we accidentally booked twice. Don't be fooled: the place is this exclusive only because it is so small. The bartender, also our waiter and server, appeared drunk when we arrived. He took control and pushed certain decisions on us, and didn't really let it go until the very end, which we found moderately annoying. He explained Nigiri and Nigiri Tokbetsu were two different Nigiri dishes. Later on in the meal I asked about the "other" Nigiri than the one we had but he said there wasn't any. Then he pushed the beef on us again and we caved. While it was good, its just not what I were looking for. When I want sushi, I want fish, not spam or beef. Drinks were good. The cocktails weren't really that badly priced, considering in Manhattan you'd have one of those for $40+ and here they only cost $13-18. It was artistic, high quality, but ultimately a one-trick pony in our opinion. Bartender tried to make up for earlier friction by slipping me an extra half shot in my whiskey glass. I appreciated it, though I'm not sure if it was intentional or part of the normal routine since he said I was entitled to it. No hard feelings, but we'll never be back. They put a lot of 3/4" birch plywood into the place. read more

Gi-Jin - A glance down the bar at 9:16pm - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Gi-Jin is a beautiful and cozy sushi spot downtown. Everyone on staff is very nice and attentive, and they had the perfect cadence for checking in on us. When it comes to the food, the presentation really stands out. Each item is meticulously crafted and served on gorgeous dishware. While the food was tasty, I don't think it was good enough to justify the price point. You get very little for a high cost (the sushi lineup in the image was $57 for 5 pieces of sushi). I have had better sushi for nearly half the cost elsewhere. For that reason, I don't see myself returning here often. I just can't justify it when you have other locations that also import their fish from Japan and offer much more at equal/better quality for a lower cost (Umi and Mola come to mind). read more

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A solid dining experience to the Pittsburgh food scene. Gi-Jin adds to the deshantz collection of popular foodie stops in the steel city and this one is another fun concept. This was a meal from a while ago and I just got to reviewing, just to note. The food is what you'd expect from a high end sushi restaurant in the downtown region. Fancy hand rolls, Japanese plates that are presented beautifully, and stunning cocktails. While the food was good, the price you pay is a little high for what you're getting. The handrolls are on the smaller end while the price is higher. The toro hand roll was my fave item of the night but again a little smaller than you'd like for the price. The sashimi plate was beautiful and fresh also. Obviously reservations are hard to come by but a little trick might be to look for parties of 4 instead of 2 if you have enough ppl interested! We had reservations but actually had to wait a while for our table still but they gave us a edamame on the house to help our cause. The interior is modern and sleek but definitely small. Overall, would recommend trying this place if you love sushi and Japanese food! It's not the most traditional but it's worth a try! read more

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I wanted an indulgent, but comfortable experience and I was not disappointed. Exceptional food, where every bite melts and offers something different. Great cocktails that are interesting to taste but well constructed and not prioritizing vibes over taste. The staff are lovely and their recommendations were great. Overall, I couldn't have made a better choice in coming here. read more

The ambiance is intimate and beautiful. The service impeccable. The sushi is the best quality I have ever had. The fatty tuna ruined me for life. Such a great place for a special occasion. read more

You set a walk in couple in front of me and then refused to sit me saying you were fully booked with half the bar and restaurant empty.

This place is very trendy and all but the vibes were weird since the music didn't jive with the look of the interior. There was Santeria playing when we walked in. Service was quite slow even though they only have a set number of people there at a time with how they do reservations. We didn't get much water while we were here. The drinks are very pretty and good but they don't seem to have many options for people who don't drink. Their food is very aesthetic and pretty. We had the sashimi plate, which was very fresh but when they brought it out, they told us the wrong fish. The hand rolls were all really good and we tried the toro, spicy tuna, and hamachi. We had a friend who got the beef options since they didn't like fish very much and the A5 wagyu came out grey. We've had seared sashimi style A5 wagyu before and it never looked like it was boiled. All of the desserts were very good. We loved the sesame creme brulee since it was so unique and the flavors were on point. The chocolate cake was really nice too since it wasn't too sweet. I didn't love that the experience felt rushed when the waitress brought over the check while we were still eating dessert. Overall, this place is definitely an experience since there's not a lot of places in pittsburgh that do hand rolls. Four stars for the hand rolls here, but not sure if we would come back. read more

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Gi Jin does it again! It's hard to get, let alone KEEP a 5 star review and they keep doing it! The summer menu was super interesting as the crudos were very fruity in a good way. I never thought sushi could taste like that. Can't wait to be back soon (but I'll be back sooner if you bring back crispy rice) read more

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UPDATED REVIEW: This is the best sushi destination in Pittsburgh. I gave it another chance and went with my friend on a double date. I'm happy I did. My experience was 10 times better. To start, the waitress was so good at her job. She asked asked all the right questions and explained the menu and have suggestions. Not everything on the Menu is fantastic but the Nigiri Plate is awesome!! You have to try it!! I tried Uni, it was the worst thing I've ever tasted lol The matcha desert was good, but the dairy taste was a little too strong. Basically Great experience, and fantastic Nigiri plate. Sushi is what you should order here. The rest is great but Sushi is Over the top! Would definitely back! read more

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This was easily the best sushi I have ever had. The vibes were fantastic as well; it was so intimate and romantic for a date night with my husband! We ordered a nigiri plate each, and I got the eel hand roll and he got the shrimp tempura hand roll. The hand rolls were so tasty, but my one complaint is how small they were for the money. The nigiri were so fresh, tender, and flavorful! I got the Roku 75 cocktail which was refreshing and well-made, and our desserts were phenomenal. I literally think my favorite part of the meal was dessert because it was just sooo good! Overall, this meal was insanely expensive, but as I said the quality was great, though given how hard it is to make a reservation and the prices, will likely not be back as I am not a huge sushi lover. Very happy to have checked this one out though! PS - the toilet seats were heated and this was the most comfy thing ever. They had fancy Japanese toilets that I was too scared to test out but loved the heated seats :D read more

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We love the DeShantz group, so Gi-Jin was a must visit for us. We finally made plans to go during a recent visit to PGH, snagging res right after they opened online. Gi-Jin is situated in the stretch of other DeShantz restaurants right downtown, and you can't miss it with it's on-theme decor, even from outside. There is some outdoor seating on the sidewalk, but as you walk through the "curtains", you're exposed to the awesome interior. The restaurant features a large bar with seats so you can watch all the action, as well as tables on the opposite wall. The walls are adorned with super cool artwork (large drawings of various sea creatures), and the modern and simple furniture only add to the ambience. We were seated at the bar, which was perfect to get the full experience. Now for food and drink ... their drink menu is expansive, of course featuring various gins both straight and in cocktails, but also offering sake, beer, wine, etc. My husband and I both went for the Cat's Pajamas, a gin, honey, and lemon forward cocktail. We loved the balance of sweetness that didn't overpower the gin, and it was a perfect match for our meal. So to the food / service ... when looking at the menu, we were a touch overwhelmed and didn't quite know how much food to order for the 2 of us. We asked our waitress for assistance, and she proceeded to basically list the entire menu to us, which wasn't helpful. Instead, I pulled in the recs from reading Yelp reviews, so we started off with the sashimi plate. The fish was incredibly fresh and definitely high quality, and it was fun to identify which of the types we liked best. The presentation was also beautiful! We then ordered 2 handrolls, the eel and the toro (again, based on Yelp reviews), which were excellent. While we were enjoying these rolls, our waitress started to stress us out, saying that we weren't ordering enough food and that the kitchen might not be able to prepare more dishes for us. We were pretty bothered by this comment, especially since we asked the waitress for help in knowing how much to order and she didn't really guide us. Since we weren't quite full and felt like maybe we were being cheap from that comment, we panic-ordered a few more dishes. We went for the bara chirashi (basically a poke bowl), the scallop crudo, and the mushroom and uni handroll. The bara chirashi and the uni handroll were our favorites from this portion, but everything was fresh and good. We probably over-ordered towards the end (we were both very full after we left), but we were stressed and didn't want to come across as cheap or leave hungry. All in all, Gi-Jin is a great addition to the DeShantz restaurant group, and we really enjoyed the food and appreciate excellent sushi options in PGH. I knocked my review down to a 4-star just for the service since our waitress stressed us out and didn't guide us appropriately through the menu. I would definitely recommend Gi-Jin to any sushi fans out there, and I would love to try it again, hopefully with more guidance on how to order. read more

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It's been over a year since I've been to Gi-Jin. It's very difficult to get a table here. So you always go in with high expectations. 2/3 dishes were astounding. The hamachi crudo pictured below was lackluster. It had the taste profile akin to a fish smoothie bowl. These are two flavor profiles that are difficult to mix and I don't think they pulled it off. The lotus blossom cocktail was incredible though. Service was excellent. We arrived early so it was fairly quiet but when it's packed it can get very loud. I would recommend an early reservation if you're looking for a more intimate dinner free of hiccups. This may be a controversial statement, but this is not the best fish in Pittsburgh imo so don't expect the quality of the fish to match the price. Presentation wise, they have it figured out. One of the best sushi restaurants in Pittsburgh hands down if you're willing to spend $$$ read more

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We waited 4 months to get a weekday reservation. A unique restaurant for Pittsburgh. We felt like we were in New York when we entered. It is very small and everything is made fresh to order. The food was incredible but also very small. Everything had so much flavor that all combined perfectly. I left wanting more of everything we ordered, it was quit the experience for my taste buds and my wallet. read more

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Really good sushi. But VERY expensive. Spent close to $200 for what I would normally pay $70 at any other place for just me. Server was knowledgeable and attentive. If price is no problem (adult money) then highly recommend. If you're not on an expense account then there are other Sushi places just as good. read more

Had a spur of the moment, mid-week date night here since it's been on my Pittsburgh food bucket list and Gi-Jin did not disappoint! The ambiance was so cool and we enjoyed sitting at the sushi bar. Our waitress was super attentive and offered some great recommendations. I loved my cocktail (Sakura Sour) and the tuna pizza especially, but we also enjoyed the beef tataki and our hand rolls (we tried beef tartare, mushroom, shrimp tempura, and spicy tuna). The hand rolls are difficult to share unless you OK with some messy bites, since they are like mini tacos! I already want to go back for a cocktail and to try some nigiri. read more

The food is expensive. The food is good. Drinks were good. I don't know what makes them think phone menus are still acceptable though. Ruined my experience right off the bat. read more

It's hard to have a bad meal at Gi-Jin. The quality of the meal you get is always top tier. The tuna pizza might be one of my new favorite things on the menu since they crispy rice was taken off the menu. The sashimi plate and hand rolls are always my go to thing to order and they don't disappoint! read more

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I made reservations three months ago and was so excited to try this restaurant! While it was a fun experience and the ambiance is beautiful, it's not the best sushi in the city by far. We tried many different things off of the menu. My main takeaway is that this is not a traditional take on sushi. For example, the spicy tuna uses gochujang - which I love, but found the flavor to be a bit overwhelming for that context. Same with the salmon belly hand roll - the goat cheese and pickled cucumber dominated and hid the flavor of the fish. The nigiri did a better job of letting the flavor of the fish shine. The toro was the highlight of the meal and perfectly done. We also tried the salmon, tuna, and uni nigiri and they were okay. Ambiance is where this place really shines. So many little details to really amplify the Japanese experience. They even have Japanese toilets with heated seats and all kinds of features. Heather, our server, was absolutely wonderful. She spoke confidently about the menu and answered all of our questions. I'd probably go back to this place for drinks or dessert but when my sushi craving hits, there are other restaurants that are a better value for the money and better suited to my more traditional palate. read more

Gi-Jin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Best sushi in Pittsburgh. Service was top tier. Ambiance and general environment is clean and modern.

So yummy. The food and presentation was fabulous. Erin took care of us and did a great job. Highly recommend the eel hand roll, sashimi place, and beef tataki. Truly only giving 4 stars because it's difficult to get a reservation. Obviously, that means they're popular but it's also a really small space. We made our reservation almost 2 months out to be able to get our preferred day of the week and time. read more

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My husband and I made a reservation for Gi-Jin for December 2021 but then also found out I was pregnant in December 2021--so we canceled. We finally made another reservation and brought the 7 month old baby with us for a real full circle moment (though I do not recommend bringing a small child, they accommodated us well. The restaurant is very small, so it is just not ideal for kids) After being seated, our server went over the menu with us and then gave us some time to decide what we wanted. Gi-Jin is not cheap in terms of amount of food vs cost (small portions, high dollar amount) so we did not come starving. We are also very money conscious and while we love a great meal, we are very deliberate about what foods to choose when we go out to a more expensive restaurant. We opted to skip the starters and drinks and got the Bara Chirashi plate to share. We also decided to skip the Nigiri/Sashimi because we felt that the Bara Chirashi gave us a nice variety of fish in smaller bites. After finishing the Bara Chirashi our server came back to see what was next for us--my husband and I decided we were going to go straight to hand rolls so as to stay in our budget for this meal. So many of the hand rolls looked delicious to us! Our server seemed to be a little bit pushy (to me, not to my husband) in her trying to get us to try more of the menu. My husband explained that she likely was just covering all the bases and making sure we weren't unintentionally foregoing some of the other items we had discussed with her prior to making the choice to start on hand rolls, but to me it felt like she was trying to upsell us a little bit, which was uncomfortable. We got the eel, spicy scallop, shrimp tempura, and the uni hand rolls. We enjoyed all of them aside from the uni roll--which unfortunately was the $20 hand roll--however, to be fair, our server warned us that uni has a very strong full fish flavor. We had never had sea urchin before and wanted to give it a try. It was VERY fishy--I told my husband it tasted like I just ate an aquarium. haha! So be warned if you don't like strong "fish" flavors. Upon finishing our hand rolls, one of the chefs brought us a complimentary Toro roll. I'm not sure why he did, but we were so grateful for the generosity! It wasn't super flavorful, but it was delicious. Of all of them, the spicy scallop and shrimp tempura were my favorites. We ended our meal with the silk chocolate torte--very decadent and rich, but amazing! The restaurant was beautifully decorated, immaculately clean, and an overall beautiful ambiance. It was fun to sit at the counter and watch all the chefs doing their thing. read more

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We went to Gi-Jin for dinner and it was great! The decor was very nice and many aspects had an interesting story (like the game made dishes). The food was delicious. It was kind of tapas style where you order multiple smaller style plates. We had Hamachi Crudo, the Tuna Rice Cake, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Tuna Pizza, and Dynamite Crab. Everything was prepared very well and was very tasty. I would order all of these dishes again, but the Tuna Pizza, Tuna Rice Cake, and Dynamite Crab were my personal favorites. The cocktails were also fantastic. They are a "Gin Bar" so the cocktails are gin focused. I had the Gin and Tonic and Grand Lotus Aviation and enjoyed both. My friend had a Gin and Soda, which sounds basic, but they have some special soda machine that made it like the most amazing Gin and Soda ever. I highly recommend trying one of the highballs because of this. Lastly, and this may be weird, but they have a smart toilet in the bathroom with a heated toilet seat and bidet features. I had never seen or used one of these and it was an experience...definitely checkout the toilet! read more

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Without a doubt, this place has the best fish I have ever had. I'm usually a bit picky about eating nigiri since some places make the fish kind of chewy. However, there was not a single chewy piece of fish given to me here. The fish was so fresh and smooth. The restaurant was definitely worth the 1 month wait for reservations. read more

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Terrific food experience. The fish was outstanding, very fresh, melt in your mouth. We will be back. read more

Gi-Jin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The service was awful Basically everything we asked we were told is not available Limited sushi's selection read more

In my opinion this place is the one sushi place you need to visit in Pittsburgh if you love Japanese food! - sashimi plate - super fresh, cannot go wrong - hand rolls (from left to right: eel / miso salmon / scallop / beef tartare / salmon belly / California crab) Highly recommend all of them; if you ask my fav, I'd choose salmon belly and beef tartare for a second round - tako / sawaga nigiri - matcha misu - the cutest I've ever had, don't you want to miss it! The only downside I would say is: It's hard to get your hands on the reservation!! It took me 1-2 month to hunt down a early/normal dinner time for a table for 2 LOL read more

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I had such a fabulous experience. I'm on a business trip, alone, and thought sushi would be easy. I didn't have a reservation but they seated me promptly and made me feel welcome. I loved the vibe. Mellow but not at all sleepy. Honestly, some of the highest quality fish I've had and I enjoy sushi all over the world. I was shocked and delighted. The preparation is unusual - some of the sushi is topped with some unique ingredients so this is not just plain nigiri you (ignorantly) smother in soy sauce. And unlike so many places where the chef ineptly hacks away at the fish, each piece seemed masterfully cut and presented. Best of all was the incredible staff. After flying in earlier from the Bay Area they were such a treat. Friendly and conversational. Go. You will not be disappointed at all. read more

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Five+ stars and a unique culinary experience! My husband and I had such a memorable dinner at Gi-Jin! We made a reservation a few months in advance -- you definitely want a reservation if you can get one. We ordered as we ate, everything was very fresh uniquely presented - very simple but also very complex! Our bartender / server, Erin, was TOP NOTCH - she made the evening so fun for us, had amazing recommendations, and made us some amazing drinks! We started with salads (ginger dressing and fried onions, say no more), and also shared the beef tataki plate. The beef was awesome but the mushrooms were definitely the star of the show! We ordered a variety of hand rolls: spicy tuna, salmon shrager, toro, shrimp tempura, eel, and hamachi - I couldn't name a favorite, they were all 10/10 amazing. If you're not familiar with hand rolls - pro tip...eat them like a taco ;) If you can save room for dessert, you should! We ended had the silk chocolate torte (not pictured)...the perfect ending! read more

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