I don't know why we waited so long to experience Golden Gai. The food and service exceeded all our expectations. I was apprehensive about all of the seating being at the counter, but it was actually quite fun. The vibe was super chill. Every bite was fresh and layered perfectly. This is definitely a top 5 for us. read more

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We stopped here for the first time for a birthday get-together and really enjoyed our meal! We had to wait a bit after our scheduled reservation, and with the cold weather theres really no comfortable place to wait. The layout is essentially one long bar for the most part. As far as the food goes, our pacing was a little bit off as we had some long gaps between dishes, but we really enjoyed the sushi, small plates and the entree sized dishes across the board. The stand out to me was the fatty tuna special. Service was friendly, and although it was a bit pricey, I think we got good value for the meal and service we were provided. read more

I recently visited Golden Gai for dinner. I made a reservation online ahead of time. We went on a double date and I would not recommend that in the future. The seating is basically one giant bar area (with two standalone tables in the back), so not being able to sit across from each other made it difficult to carry conversations. However, we got to sit in the coveted orange chair which was cool! For a drink, I ordered the Fu Dog. Their drink menu has detailed descriptions and also illustrated pictures of the drinks. That was nice and helped me decide what I wanted to order. For food, I ordered the ikura (salmon roe) nigiri, and miso black cod. The food and drinks are delicious. It was also neat to be able to see the food and drinks being prepared. I thought this place was really neat and the food was great! I'll definitely visit again but just with a smaller party! read more

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Golden Gai is a Japanese restaurant that currently offers dinner. Its menu lists starters such as edamame and miso soup, several types of maki rolls, several flavors of nigiri and sashimi, plates such as yaki wagyu and miso black cod, desserts such as chocolate-soy brownie, and drinks such as cocktails and sake. My husband ate dinner at this restaurant when it first opened in 2024, and we ate dinner together here recently. For our recent dinner, we had a reservation to sit at the bar counter. The hostess and waitress promptly seated us and politely spoke with us. The waitress mentioned the daily specials and explained that the restaurant flies in fish from Japan. The chefs prepared our foods in a reasonable time. Our starters were the Ginger Salad (4 stars, slightly too much ginger dressing but fresh greens and carrots) and the Spicy Tuna Rice Cake (4 stars, my husband commented on the fried rice but liked the tuna, avocado, mayo, and jalapeño). Our main courses were the Spicy Scallop Maki Roll (4 stars) and the Nigiri Plate (4 stars, two pieces each of lean tuna, salmon, hamachi/yellowtail, and added otoro for $54). My dessert was the Matcha Misu (4 stars, tiramisu cream, matcha honey tea, and lady-finger cookie). My husband's impression one year ago was that employees in Bakery Square were initially excited to have a sushi restaurant but then thought that the quality did not quite match the higher price. We have eaten sushi in many restaurants in Pittsburgh and in Japan, and after my dinner here, I agree with him. Nevertheless, if you like sushi, then I think that Golden Gai is worth a try. read more

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Fantastic experience. Great hospitality, great food and even better cocktails. It is pretty difficult to get a reservation here for the end of the week. I've been meaning to come since it opened. I was finally able to get a seat on a Tuesday night and got a reservation just earlier that day. So that's probably your best bet. Seating is pretty limited. You'll likely be seated at the counter and able to watch as the staff makes the food and drinks. I had different types of sushi, every piece was fresh and delicious. I also tried the street noodles which was a nice carb to have. I got it to share but I do think it's a bit small, I would've been able to finish that and more on my own lol. I very much enjoyed the cocktails. You can tell they were intently crafted. The hospitality was top-notch. Was seated right away, there was a lot of communication, and presentation was fantastic. Just great staff all around. If it's not clear yet, this place is definitely worth your time read more

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Best sushi in Pittsburgh!! Everything we tried was delicious I only wish we got more nigiri's!

Great night at Golden Gai. But be warned - you will drop some serious cash here. My wife and I spent almost $200 and only got one alcoholic drink. That said, the entire experience was top notch. I loved sitting at the bar area and watching the chefs prepare everyone's meals. The decor is modern and elegant but not too fancy. We started with the spicy cucumber appetizer and the shrimp tempura roll. Both were very good. The shrimp tempura was a work of art and tasted as good as any sushi I've ever had. Next we got the nigiri special. It was good but not exceptional . And at $50 for 6 pieces (more than $8 per bite!), I was expecting exceptional. For our last course, we got the potstickers and the Tokyo Street Noodle. Both were delicious. The waiter was very friendly and did a great job spacing out the dishes so we didn't feel rushed. Is this place worth it? I'm not sure. But I'd much rather pay a few extra bucks for an A+ experience than save a few bucks and get something just average. read more

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We went to dinner at Golden Gai in Bakery Square yesterday and going there is always such a treat! We started off the meal by ordering over half their cocktail menu and each drink was a work of art. We got four maki rolls to share and my favorites were the spicy scallop roll and the Rickroll'd. We shared five of their hot dishes and each one was perfection with my favorites being the flavorful shrimp tempura and the flaky miso black cod. We had to end the meal with some sweet treats and I don't even like chocolate all that much but absolutely loved the chocolate soy brownie! The inside consists of one long bar and two tables for four at the end. The inside is on the dim side and the ambiance is upscale. Our server, Jimmy, was super nice and the staff did a great job of coursing out our food!! read more

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Really great sushi spot!! Just what Pittsburgh needed. Love the unique fish and how everything was prepared. Drinks were so fun! Our server made some great recommendations. The ambiance was great. Located right in bakery square with parking and walking around right there. read more

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I'm a big fan of izakayas, and the atmosphere in Golden Gai is unmatched. Located in Bakery Square, it feels like transporting to another dimension after stepping into the golden building. Seating is mostly available at the counter, but sitting in an open kitchen is an experience in itself. It's amazing to watch the chefs prepare each dish right before your eyes. We went all out this dinner and ordered: - Kaeru and the Red Thread of Fate for drinks - Miso soup - Spicy cucumber (love the sesame flavor) - Golden Roll (hamachi, cucumber, scallion, yuzu) - Sashimi plate (with added otoro and scallop) - Potstickers (this was SOOOOO crispy) - Grilled wagyu & potatoes - Nigiri special The service was top-notch! This was our first time here, so our server took the time to explain the drink and food menu. Overall, this was an incredible experience! I thought there was good variety of raw and savory dishes. Sushi was very fresh and clean! Would recommend making reservations! read more

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Maybe my favorite spot of 2025 The ambiance of cooking right in front of you. The service was extremely attentive and had great suggestions. Everything we ate was delicious. Get a fun drink! read more

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Ambiance is phenomenal. Definitely requires a reservation and could be a good spot for date night. I will say the prices are a bit high for everything but the fish is fresh and great quality so that is one place they can get away with it. I have been here twice and the first time blew me away but the second time was more lackluster... my shrimp fried rice was pretty flavorless, minus salty. My gf said the same for her street noodles last time. The spicy tuna rice cake is a must try. They also have good cocktails. read more

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Still a continually phenomenal experience all around. I love the variety of both hot and cold dishes read more

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I love an izakaya, so I am glad Golden Gai opened in Bakery Square! I love the atmosphere, very dark and cool and resembles the long alleyways of izakayas in Japan. We tried a bunch of items. The fish pieces on the nigiri were huge, great value and pretty fresh. The drinks menu was gorgeous and I enjoyed the ones we tried. I loved one of the specials, which was a torched hamachi. Also enjoyed the crispy tuna rice and the cucumber. The vegetables dish was so salty it was pretty inedible to me, so I'd skip it. Service was good, though my water glass was left empty for a while and I felt like I had to beg for water, which coupled with some salty dishes was a bit disappointing. I think they could work out some kinks and if so, the atmosphere, drinks, and food could make it one of the top spots in Pittsburgh. read more

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We went to Golden Gai on a Saturday night. The space is very small with mostly bar seating and 2 tables in the back. Reservations can be hard to get so plan ahead. The restaurant is very cool. Once you get inside you no longer feel like you are in Bakery Square. The kitchen open concept behind the bar where you are seated so you can see everything being made, which is pretty cool. he food is small plates for sharing that comes out as it is ready. We had the spicy tuna rice cakes, rickroll, hamachi crudo, potstickers, Udon noodles, and coconut rice cakes for dessert. Everything was delicious, but the stand-out dishes were the tuna rice cakes, potstickers, and coconut rice cake dessert. One negative is that the restaurant adds on a 3% service fee that you do not know about until you get your check. I was highly annoyed by this. Not only is this a pretty pricey restaurant where an additional service fee to "offset rising costs" should not be necessary given the mark-up on the dishes, but it doesn't even go to the employees. It's just another fee to the restaurant/owners. One would think this type of thing was built into the prices already. read more

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I am genuinely still dreaming about this meal. I would first like to start off this post with how amazing the service and staff at Golden Gai. I called on a Friday at 5 PM, asking if walk-ins were allowed because I did not have a reservation. After being told no I asked if the hosts could take down my name and number and give me a call if anything opened up. I definitely did not expect to receive a call back, especially on a Friday night, but I did and got a reservation at 7:30 pm. We arrived around 7:15 and the hostess said the chairs were still being used and gave us a coupon for a buy one get one free margarita voucher to be used next-door at their sister restaurant. By 7:45 we still hadn't heard anything from golden gai about our seats, so we went over to the restaurant to wait. The staff was so incredibly apologetic about the delay and we ended up being seated around 8 pm and we were immediately given a complementary glass of champagne and a complementary edamame starter. So just in general, the service was absolutely phenomenal, and the kindness and promptness of the staff was present throughout the rest of the night as well. OK now for the food. We got the specials for the Nigiri, and one of the Salmon and tuna nigiri's 's off the regular menu. I have NEVER had a piece of Nigiri melt in my mouth the way that did. I generally wanted 50 more pieces and woke up,l thinking about it the next morning. The Nigiri was actually scorched with soy sauce on top of it, making the flavor so incredibly rich. It genuinely was amazing and I'm counting the days until I can go again. The spicy tuna roll was pretty standard, and although it's still good, I would probably skip it next time and get way more nigiri. Oh, and how could I forget, the cocktails were AMAZING! Overall, this is just such a fabulous dining experience and the food was absolutely incredible! read more

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I've been looking forward to the opening of Golden Gai since it started renovating. It wasn't exactly how I expected it, as I was hoping for more of a traditional izakaya. The food and drinks are definitely more Asian fusion, but still not bad. The ambiance is great. I especially like the menu design for the drinks menu. Service was also friendly and fast. Their drinks are similar to gi-jin, in that there's some Asian themed flavors which I really liked. Can't go wrong with any of them but my personal pick is the ryujin. Non alcoholic drinks were also equally good. Food that I enjoyed were the maki rolls. My favorite was the golden roll. The sashimi was ok, wasn't the best fish I've had but not bad either. We didn't really like the hot dishes, such as the waygu and potatoes or the stir fried veggies. Overall wayyyyy too much sauce on it. The flavor was overwhelming and you couldn't really taste the food. The yakitori was also a bit mid, and was cold when it was served. Wouldn't really recommend. read more

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After seeing so many posts on instagram, it was added to my list of places to try in Pittsburgh. I will say I am not a seafood/sushi girl. But they still had a lot of options for me. I went with my friend who loves sushi and she said it was amazing and she will be going back to try more of the sushi. For starters we got spicy cucumbers, ginger salad, and my friend got the miso soup. I was not expecting the ginger salad to come out like it did, but I absolutely loved it. Then I got the gyoza which were amazing, the dipping sauce was good. There is also Japanese spicy mustard and a little goes a long way. My friend got the fatty tube and scallop nigiri. She also got the yakimeshi-fried rice which has pork belly in it. And I got the yaki udon- fried udon noodles with chicken. We sat at the bar and I loved that we got to watch them cook! The service was good. It was small in there so I see why you need a reservation. read more

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Drinks and food here were amazing!!! Do not pass up the tea cocktail. Sushi was by far the best item along with the miso soup. Most of the searing is bar and a really neat vibe! Service was also helpful and attentive! Will return read more

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We took my mom to Golden Gai for her birthday. She loved it and had a great time. We were happy to find the foods that we loved so much in Japan earlier this year. The shrimp tempura was our favorite. The shrimp were huge and we loved the sauce that went with them. So flavorful! We also really enjoyed the gyoza (dumplings), spicy tuna roll and udon noodles with chicken. While we were dining, we were talking about the dishes we had and asking questions about things that were slightly different. The sushi chef heard us and told us more about the food and why it was done the way they do it. It was very interesting and he seemed like a great guy. There were so many good dishes and drinks on the menu that we'll definitely be back to try more things. read more

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Whenever I go to a much-hyped restaurant, I always walk in a little skeptical, but Golden Gai won me over big time. We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday and decided to share several things off of the menu. We started with spicy cucumbers - a dish I order at almost any Asian restaurant that offers - and these were the best I have ever had. The sweet, sour, and spice flavors were perfectly balanced. For sushi, we tried the toro and salmon nigiri, and the rickrolld at the suggestion of the sushi chef. All were excellent - the fish was high quality and fresh, and the pickled jalapeños and wasabi on the roll rounded out the flavor without being overwhelming. Some of the best sushi in the city. We also tried the tuna on crispy rice (delicious!), fried udon noodles (the mushrooms were amaaaazing), and the tempura shrimp which was a unique but tasty take on the dish. We ended with the matcha misu - I loved that the matcha flavor was light and didn't overpower the light creaminess of the dessert. Service was very friendly and knowledgeable. Sexy and hip vibes inside - dim lighting and good hip hop playing. My only wish is that we would have had one of the higher counter seats but we already have plans to go next week, so maybe I will get lucky then! read more

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Golden Gai absolutely lived up to the hype. I tried three of the rolls (can't remember the exact names, but all were super fresh and really well made - one had toro in it), the fried chicken, the miso cod, the crispy tuna rice, and the pork belly fried rice -- and honestly, everything was kind of perfect. The chicken was insanely crispy without being greasy, and the miso cod was buttery and just fell apart in the best way. The crispy tuna rice was probably my favorite bite of the night -- such a good combo of flavor and texture. And the pork belly fried rice? Ridiculously good. I'd go back just for that. The vibe is cool and laid-back, and it actually feels like something different for Pittsburgh in the best way. Already planning my next visit. read more

One of the best meals I've had in a while! The vibes of Golden Gai are unmatched, it doesn't even feel like you're in Pittsburgh. It gives a really exclusive feel, I love it! It's all counter seating facing the bar & kitchen so you get to watch all of the action which was really entertaining. There are about 30 seats in total. Our server was awesome and was really knowledgeable about the menu, especially since this was only their fourth day open for dine in service. We started with steamed soybeans and cocktails. I can't remember what my cocktail was called but it was delicious. Next, my husband and I each ordered a sushi roll. I had the spicy tuna and he had the spicy scallop. We both agreed this was probably one of the sushi rolls we've had in Pittsburgh. The seasonal fried rice was incredible - I loved the pork belly and the runny yolk egg. We also had the fried chicken - amazing. Perfectly battered and fried. It comes with a gravy that I could drink LOL. We ended the evening with the soy brownie topped with miso caramel. I could smell it cooking and it smelt so amazing that I knew I had to order it. Absolutely fantastic. It's topped with freeze dried vanilla ice cream that I have never had before and it was almost like whipped cream. Overall, absolutely incredible experience at Golden Gai and cannot wait to return!!! read more

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After having visited many restaurants in Pittsburgh and honestly reviewing them, I had a wonderful experience at Golden Gai. I have nothing bad to say about a single factor at this restaurant. The service was outstanding, and very fast. Everyone, from our waiter to the bartender, was attentive and present. Our waiter, Jimmy, was excellent. The fish was extremely fresh, and the drinks were delightful and creative. We had the assorted fish bowl, golden roll, and salmon avocado roll. Golden Gai is a new standard. read more

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I had been waiting for over a year to check out this place and I couldn't wait to go for my anniversary dinner recently. Before I dive into my review, I'd like to preface that with my experience working in top Japanese restaurants and growing up with Japanese cuisine for almost every meal, I had high expectations for a place selling itself as a high-end Japanese Restaurant. My partner and I had a great time and our service was amazing. The interior and drinks are a solid 10/10 but it was the food that fell short for me. It felt weird to have my favorite dishes growing up westernized, such as the Karaage tasting like boneless wing bites than authentic Karaage. There was way too much breading, seasoning, and it was served with a a southern gravy (?). The Wagyu was really pretty but the sauces from different Asian flavor profiles tasted off. For the price, I was expecting the fattiest cuts of Otoro and got one of the lower, leaner cuts instead. The best dish of the night was the Izakaya MP fish which was delicious. Again, I liked my experience but the gentrification of most of the dishes is what fell flat for me. It might be because I was looking forward for such a long time to try Pgh's first high end Japanese restaurant but I'll stick to the Mom and Pop shops around here instead. Also for such high prices I was expecting authentic foods but these dishes were good as American Japanese dishes. We had fantastic service thanks to our server Julie. All in all, definitely check it out but if you're looking for a Nobu style experience, I fear we are still miles from that. I would highly recommend their drinks though! read more

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This new sushi bar is an amazing culinary experience in a small, but hip and trendy space at Bakery Square. I feel lucky that I got to experience it in their first week of indoor dining, as I'm predicting that the reservations are going to get harder to come by. The sushi here was delicious. I also tried a special of yakisoba noodles with an uni sauce that was extremely well prepared. The spicy tuna rice cakes are a delicious plate to begin with. There are a lot of unique cocktails to try here. I had a Japanese version of a piña colada (called Kappa), which was very refreshing. They also have a very large selection of sake. All in all, if you love sushi, get here soon! The prices are not the cheapest sushi in town, but I think they accurately reflect good service and everything that is made to order (and literally right in front of you) by well-trained chefs. read more

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Service and ambiance was good. The sushi, noodles were average. Good wine. Most seating is at the bar. They only had 2 tables that seated 4 people. I enjoyed my experience at the bar. We did make a reservation. read more

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Cute new sushi spot in Bakery Square! The fish is very fresh and the drinks are great! All of the workers were super nice and friendly. The restaurant is very small so definitely get reservations before you come. Most of the restaurant is also bar like seating so keep that in mind. read more

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I got some spicy tuna sushi from here for takeout, it was alright. There wasn't anything else in the roll, like no cucumber or anything it was just tuna. Usually at other places there's some other filling, so I thought that was weird. It was good but definitely smaller than I thought it would be. I didn't know it came with wasabi so I ordered extra on accident...I couldn't find on the menu whether or not it came with. -- the rolls come with wasabi, ginger and soy (just for anyone looking to order) -- Idk it's nice for when u want sushi and don't want to go far (as it's close to me) but honestly I would rather go to sushi Fuku, pay the extra $1/$2 and get a bigger roll with more filling. I just overall wasn't that impressed. They also left my pickup order on a table and not in a fridge before I came to pick it up, so idk how long it was sitting at room temp, that's concerning for a sushi place when raw fish needs to be kept cold. They are only available for pickup so I'm not sure how the ambiance and service will be when they get everything settled. I'll probably go back then and maybe try something else. I will say their prices are pretty reasonable and they are generous with sauces and such. I also appreciated that when I ordered it asked off the bat about shellfish allergies, which is nice. read more

Golden Gai - Spicy tuna roll - Izakaya Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food was amazing and quality of the fish is very fresh. The ambiance is very fancy and aesthetic. However, there is only seating at the bar is available and we had to wait longer because they forgot about one of our orders. read more

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Golden Gai has the best sushi I've had in Pittsburgh! We ordered edamame, miso soup, salmon nigiri, California roll (real crab!), spicy tuna rice cakes, and pork belly fried rice. The spicy tuna rice cakes were the star of the show!!! We ended up ordering a second round instead of going to dessert. Although the menu isn't marked with allergens, the waitstaff were extremely knowledgeable, willing to double check, and offered to make changes to dishes to accommodate if needed. All of the sauces made in house are gluten free and they have tamari for sushi. The decor is a vibe. A pro of the layout is that you can watch the staff work while you're eating, but you will smell a bit like fried food when you leave. The inside is pretty narrow/small with mostly bar seating. There are a few tables for 4 in the back. Unless you get a table for 4, I wouldn't recommend coming with more than 2 people. Also I would highly recommend a reservation since it's a small restaurant! read more

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The experience here was amazing start to finish. We sat at the bar and it was amazing to see the chefs preparing all of the meals. It actually made us want to try things we normally wouldn't have when we saw them! Our server Julia was amazing she gave us helpful tips and helped us pair some cocktails to each course! We ordered a little of everything and split them all it's the only way to do it! The stand outs of the night were the waygu and potatoes, fried udon noodles, and the crispy rice! read more

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Beautiful space, incredible food, and the chance to talk to the chefs while they prepare the meal, assuming you sit at the sushi bar. I found it a little strange to have to talk to the waiter while he stood behind us, but the service was otherwise great. read more

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This is exactly what Pittsburgh needs, we had a great night out. The food, service and ambiance were all perfect. We started with the edamame, potstickers, and salmon/fatty tuna sashimi. We also had the seasonal fried rice and brownie for dessert. Everything tasted fresh and it's been awhile since we had a positive dining experience in Pittsburgh. We will definitely come back and I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Service was also spot on and went above and beyond. Highly recommend! read more

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Really incredible food, and highly recommend going with a small group and doing the meal more family style. So many delicious dishes that it would be tough to only have 1-2. Drinks are really tasty and high-quality as well. It is a bit expensive, but worth it. read more

This place is a gem located in Bakery Square. I found the pricing to be very reasonable for the quality and craftsmanship put into every plate ordered. We started with the Kappa and Kasa Obake cocktails. The ice cube in the Kasa Obake was perfectly designed. The nigiri tasted like butter and the flavor of the fried rice was unique. It did not taste like traditional fried rice to me which I enjoyed. My absolute favorite dish of the night was the Spicy Tuna Rice Cake. We ended up ordering a second round. My boyfriend's favorite dish was the RickRoll'd. Service was spectacular and the staff were very friendly. The place is very small so it is mostly bar seating, but very spacious and comfortable. We cannot wait to come back. read more

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This is an incredible addition to the Japanese food scene in Pittsburgh and I am so happy I finally got to try it out. First off- definitely make that reservation. We booked almost a month in advance and there were slim pickings for this tiny restaurant. They had two standard tables in the back, but everything else was bar seating. Once we got seated and ordered, it did take about 30-40 minutes for our food to arrive (8pm resy on a Friday night). I got the nigiri plate and added toro and scallop. Well worth it! The fish was surprisingly fresh. The Rick roll'd sushi roll was incredible too. It had salmon, ikura, and pickled jalapeno. Dinner was rounded out by the wagyu potatoes entree. The wagyu was decent and the crispy mushrooms were an excellent choice, but it was much too salty for my taste. I think a lot of the saltiness came from the sauce it was drenched in. Would probably skip this dish in the future. The drinks were amazing - the fu dog is a must! It's topped with a banana passion fruit foam which was unlike anything I've ever tried before. I will definitely be back at Golden Gai to try more of their sushi options! read more

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Wow, the highlight of my business trip. Happened to walk in when they opened and so glad they were able to fit me in. Chic ambience, bar/kitchen-facing seating so I didn't mind dining alone. Drinks are beautiful but the highlight is the sushi for sure. Some of the best I've had anywhere. Wow. I'm not a salmon person but the salmon was melt in your mouth. And the otoro scallion roll is a must. I also got lamb lollipops, a special of the night. Beautiful and delicious Slightly oversalted for my taste but balanced by the beet purée and shiso leaf. Highly highly recommend. Get a reservation. read more

Golden Gai - The special lamb lollipops. - Izakaya Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great new addition to the Pittsburgh food scene! The waiter described their portions as Japanese tapas, which I would agree with! We went opening week, and they were just doing an absolutely amazing job with fast service, a really well thought out menu, and a great drink selection! Not to mention how aesthetically gorgeous the restaurant itself was! It looks like they had about three tables for a party of four, but the rest of the seating is all bar seat style. The food was perfectly seasoned, tasted absolutely delicious! And they had really nice chopsticks too, I really think that attention to detail is super important. One comment, and piece of feedback that I would give to them though, is while it's so cool to watch watch chefs prepare some of the dishes in front of you, we really felt overwhelmed by the smoke that came with all the cooking! It was rather distracting when trying to enjoy the atmosphere and food. Of course our clothes smelled like cooking smoke when we left too. I'm sure it's an easy fix, perhaps adjusting the fan setting or something like that... But it does give me pause on a decision whether to come back or not until they resolve the issue. read more

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Pittsburgh having its own omakase type take out is a dream come true. The cuts of fish are fresh and thick. My friend and I ordered the maki boxes and got two different types of rolls as a surprise. I like that it changes up from person to person but I'd love the option to choose one of the rolls for certain (because I'd order the toro every time). They're only doing takeout at the moment which is fine because there's plenty of seating around bakery square. It took ~16 min for the food to be ready on a busy Friday night. read more

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