A weekly spot for my family and I! My partner's mom is Japanese and this is the only Japanese…read morerestaurant in pgh she will go to. Reservations are highly recommended - it's on the smaller side. The menu has so many options and an amazing variety. One thing to note is this Japanese food is not like most others. Its focus is on homestyle, also fried/stir fried Japanese dishes. So do not expect Ramen or noodle soups. A couple things that are always ordered is the Kaarage, Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki (best in the city), yakisoba or udon, and gyoza. The staff is so sweet and the decorations remind me of Izakaya places in larger cities. They have a bar with cool cocktails and adorable bento boxes they sell during lunch hours throughout the week. Cannot recommend this place enough!!

I went in a group, and we split a lot of different items. The seaweed salad was good (4/5), and the…read morepork gyoza was all right (3/5). The takoyaki has a crunchy outside and a good flavor (4/5), and the okonomiyaki is pretty filling (4/5); these were the best two. The yaki-udon with shrimp was ok (3/5) but definitely expensive for what it was and the quantity; they also don't add much shrimp, despite the up charge. The sake no shioyaki was below average for salmon (2/5) and very expensive for that amount they give you. Similarly, the onigiri is almost entirely rice if you add salmon (2/5). You order on a tablet, and they bring the food out. Service was ok (3/5); we had empty waters for a while. The restaurant is well-decorated, and you can see the chefs work, which gives it an ambiance somewhat like a hibachi place (4/5). Overall, I think most of the items are pretty expensive for what they are; they don't have the quality or quantity to justify the price.

I do not love to post negative reviews, but in this case I feel that it's appropriate. I ordered…read morethe chicken teriyaki bowl and the spicy tuna cucumber roll. The sauce on the chicken was tasty, but the quality of the chicken was so poor that I questioned if it was chicken. Upon opening the tuna roll container, there was a waft of old/low grade seafood. I love the concept of a spicy tuna with cucumber roll, but the quality was poor. After one bite of each, I discarded both. It's possible that this was a one off, but given their current score of almost a 4, i wanted to share my feedback.

I recently ordered takeout from Sushi Atarashi in Oakland. I walked in and ordered a poke bowl on…read morethe kiosk. The restaurant was empty but I did see a number of people come in for takeout orders. I like that you can customize your own poke bowl or sushi roll if you want, but they also have traditional types of rolls like rainbow rolls, California rolls, etc. in addition to poke bowls and sushi rolls, they also offer bento boxes, party platters, sides, and drinks. I only had to wait a few minutes for my order to my completed. One thing I will say about this place is that they are generous with their portions. My poke bowl lasts me two days, which is nice. The staff were friendly and the restaurant was clean. Definitely one of my go-tos.

My husband chose this spot for my first dinner after moving here, and... He made the right call :)…read moreDefinitely make a reservation; the place was packed. The seafood is fresh, and the menu features several creative options. We tried a variety of items (Nigiri, Temaki, Takoyaki, and the daily specials) and honestly loved everything! As sushi lovers, we shared several small plates and really appreciated the quality. The fish-to-rice ratio was spot on. I loved the vibe: very hipster, complete with a DJ. Next time, we'd love to sit at the counter facing the kitchen for that authentic Japanese experience. Our server was so sweet and gave us some great recommendations. Even though it was busy, the timing of the courses was perfect. Highly recommend!

Umami has been a bi weekly rotation in my household! I've brought my family, visiting friends, and…read morecoworkers and all of them have left full and happy excited to return! I highly recommend a reservation as they do not take many walk ins, especially for big parties and definitely take advantage of their happy hour menu (5-6pm). Their HH menu allows you to try some of their most popular bites for a fraction of the cost! Items that we ALWAYS order are the karaage, stir fried udon wit shrimp tempura, at least 3 skewers, the lychee martinis, Takoyaki, and some variation of toro. We try to mix in others every time and have never had a bad bite! Servers are always so kind to us and can't wait until my next visit! Hopefully it's soon!

Hands down my favorite ramen spot in Pittsburgh. So delicious! Noodles cooked perfectly. Easily my…read morefavorite pork chashu, its smoky and so flavorful. Wait staff is super friendly. Very clean and beautiful building with a great vibe.

Great broth! The restaurant is small and looks a little dark but the food is better than the…read moreambience in this case.

pork buns and spicy yuzu ramen fire. the yuzu taste was actually prominent and good very cozy storeread more

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!

I've been to Kiku a few times now, and it never disappoints. This time I started with the miso…read moresoup, which was flavorful and the perfect way to begin the meal. For my entrée, I ordered four sushi rolls, and every one of them was incredibly fresh and delicious. You can really tell they use quality ingredients. The service has always been attentive and friendly without being overbearing, and the atmosphere is quiet, calm, and relaxing..perfect for enjoying a meal. Kiku has become one of my go-to spots, and I'll definitely keep coming back. Highly recommend!

Two of us made reservations for Kiku on Christmas Eve. Kiku is tucked away inside Station Square…read moreand the inside is fairly large with multiple tables. We decided to go with the sukiyaki hot pot for two which was an excellent choice. The hot pot broth had such an incredible umami flavor that we were scraping the bottom of the pot to get it all. I would come back solely for this dish!

Ginza is hands down my favorite spot in the city for a bento box lunch! I honestly have not found…read moreanywhere else that does it as well as they do. My go-to order is always the chicken katsu bento, and it is the perfect, filling lunch every time. It comes with a California roll, rice, and a few shumai dumplings, and you can choose either a side salad or miso soup. I love that it feels like a full, well-rounded meal without having to think too hard about what to order. I've dined in once before and had a great experience, but most of the time I call ahead for pickup or order through Uber Eats. Either way, the quality is consistently excellent. This has been a reliable lunch staple for me for years, and I keep coming back because it never disappoints.

We stopped by last Tuesday night around 8pm. There was no one in the restaurant so plenty of tables…read morewere available. We ordered two rolls and they were brought out very quickly. The rolls we got were solid and tasty. Is it the best sushi we ever had? No, but it was fast, still pretty good, filling, and it hit the spot.

Oiishi Donburi is an absolute gem. I've ordered both the salmon bowl and the bulgogi bowl, and the…read moreportions are genuinely massive, especially the salmon. They are not shy at all with the protein, to the point where I always have leftovers for later. The salmon is fresh, generous, and perfectly balanced with the rice, while the bulgogi is savory, comforting, and full of flavor. Everything tastes truly homemade, like a meal made with care!! It's the kind of place you order from when you want something filling, satisfying, and consistently good. Incredible value for the portion sizes and quality, and easily a go to spot when you want real comfort food done right.

They fit so much food in the bowls! This place is warm and inviting. The ingredients taste very…read morefresh. I like how many varieties they can make. The vegetable tempura was unlike any Iv'e tried before, very light and shredded. It tasted bland on its own but dipping in the sauce brought out its flavor.