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    Little Tokyo

    4.2 (320 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Open • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    LITTLE TOKYO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Rainbow roll and Dragon roll
    Kate S.

    When I got there, I thought it was going to be an hour wait. They said 15 minutes and I thought no way, but it was truly 10-15 minutes before we were seated. Our server was friendly and asked general questions while giving us ample time to look make decisions without feeling rushed. We ordered a dragon roll and a rainbow roll. We also both got chicken hibachi, which ended up being to go! I love their ginger salad and my friend tried the mochie matcha ice cream. It was fairly loud but it's easily blocked out, but be prepared for your conversations to be eavesdropped on or judged by other diners. The staff in total was friendly and attentive and it's by far one of my favorite sushi/hibachi places in Pittsburgh!

    Rainbow, First Date, and Dragon rolls w/ Salmon and Tuna sashimi.
    Stacey B.

    This place was totally jammed on a Thursday night. We had a party of 12 and the service was terrific. We had to wait a bit longer for our sushi orders but everything came out perfectly. It's very loud, especially if you're seated near the back kitchen area. They restock plates right next to your table on the other side of the wall. We ordered three rolls and some tuna and salmon sashimi. Everything was really fabulous.

    Any and Bryan
    Diane Rukmini B.

    When my friends and I got there, it was completely packed! Luckily, a bunch of people got up and left so the restaurant was quieter and more pleasant Aunt afterwards. I got the veggie Ramen, with the miso soup starter. The miso soup was so strong and delicious! It's the best me so I've had in a long time. My friend Amy got the grilled chicken with teriyaki sauce. She and Brian split an order of fried rice. Brian got a couple of appetizers. Our server was really helpful and nice. I enjoyed our time there.

    Philly roll, Shrimp tempura roll, Sweet potato roll and Salmon roll
    Sam G.

    We come here every year for the sushi, and in our opinion it's some of the freshest in the city. The only drawback is that the don't take reservations and don't have a waiting area, so most people wait outside. Something to consider when the weather is bad.

    Lisa S.

    | Mt. Lebo - Pittsburgh, PA | Little Tokyo we're a family that loves little Tokyo! They have something for everyone. Hibachi for me, sushi for the rest of the family. That's why we chose to go here for my mamas birthday. Sweet potato sushi is ALWAYS a top choice esp for those who don't like seafood /sushi but wanna fit in I wish more places offered it, so I swipe it up every single time I see it on the menu!! This was the first time I had fried ice cream and it's also wonderful. So i'm a happy clam and this is a #GOUDapproved restaurant from me!! Hibachi Filet Mignon + miso soup $29.95 sweet potato sushi $6 for 6pc i'm not gonna lie I have no idea what rolls are what and I forgot to write them down. fried ice cream $7.95

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    Michael S.

    2nd best sushi in the city for price, taste and size of each roll. I've went to this one and the south side one multiple times. Same ownership and same quality People working are always nice. I never sat down at either one and only had takeout. Albeit it I can confirm the inside is always clean and has people eating there

    Kaylie W.

    Little Tokyo was an unexpected find. We were passing by and randomly decided to drop in for dinner because it looked interesting. The restaurant gives me the vibe of casual sushi place from the last century (in a good way). Service was super friendly and fast. The food was great value for the price. So much cheaper than the same level of sushi in Pittsburgh. I felt that this was what gave me the biggest impression. Out of the salmon, spicy tuna, and eel roll, i thought the eel was the best. The shrimp tempura smelled so good because we were sitting at the bar and could see them making it, so decided to add it at the end of the meal. Did not disappoint! My only complaint is the dipping sauce was a bit bland. They also had an affordable sake menu.

    View from the sushi bar
    Lauren T.

    After hearing rave reviews I finally had a chance to try the sushi at Little Tokyo. We got lucky and snagged the last two seats at the sushi bar. The fish in the case looked very fresh and tasty, and it was fun getting a firsthand view of the chefs whipping up beautiful sushi rolls. The ambiance of the restaurant is very nice. They have several specialty rolls to choose from which was honestly a hard choice, they all sounded amazing. I ended up going with the first date roll, which had shrimp tempura and spicy tuna. I also ordered an avocado roll which was simple but delicious. This was definitely some of the best sushi I've had in Pittsburgh. My boyfriend ordered a hibachi meal with steak and chicken. He said it was excellent. Our server was very sweet and service was fast. I'm looking forward to dining here again.

    Kelli C.

    The absolute BEST sushi in Pittsburgh and ever in my life! This place is a Mt. Lebanon staple and it is every residents favorite place to stop at when they come back to visit family and friends. The owner is always working and very friendly. The staff has been the same for years and have always been wonderful. The hibachi is incredible and the sushi is so fresh. The fried ice cream is also insanely delicious if you're not full by the end!

    Amanda R.

    Had not visited in about 9 years and now so glad I am back!!! The sushi is AMAZING! Willing to wait when it's busy. No reservations. They also have hibachi and ramen options. Each time I have seen couples and families, there is something for everyone. Tip- they do put lemon on salmon. So if you don't want that tell them ahead of time!

    First Date Roll.  Yummy!   Tempura was still warm and the Tuna was perfectly spicy.

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    Always delicious sushi and salad !! The most delightful owner and staff!! Live the Ramon too ! We are never disappointed

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    I haven't been here in a while. I just remember it being very crowded and loud. Service and food is both great but a little bit pricy.

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    Great saki, wide sushi selection, fantastic udon, and kind service!! A hidden Japanese gem.

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    I have dined in and gotten take out multiple times! Sushi is always fresh and never disappoints! Love their fried rice

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    Decent food. Weirdly huge sections of the menu are permanently not available. The service and ambiance are just middling.

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    Mayasushi - Eel hand roll

    Mayasushi

    4.6(56 reviews)
    7.3 mi•Squirrel 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)
    7.5 mi•Shadyside

    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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    Merry Christmas for dine in in Kujira

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    Nigiri, Dragon Roll, Kujira Roll

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    Otaru

    Otaru

    4.5(93 reviews)
    4.1 mi•Duquesne 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)
    8.0 mi•Shadyside
    •$$$

    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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    Soba - Tuna Tartare

    Tuna Tartare

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    Itamae Thai and Sushi Bar - Tonkotsu Ramen

    Itamae Thai and Sushi Bar

    4.6(53 reviews)
    0.4 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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