the food here was very good! i loved the okonomoyaki the most as well as the fried mackerel which…read morewas a seasonal special. personally, i would not recommend the onigiri. the restaurant is remeniscent of a japanese izakaya which is so cute and cozy, especially for a fall date night!! the waiter was helpful and food came out at a lovely pace

What a great Japanese street food experience. Loved the interior and exterior of this place as well…read moreas the super friendly service. I ordered kimchi pork which was straight gas. The pork was so tender and juicy, and the kimchi was the perfect amount of pickled honestly. The onions were a nice touch. As for the Okonomyaki, it was a first for me and i thoroughly enjoyed it. Topped it off with pork because I wanted protein

The fish was very fresh, the sashimi portions were generous which was delish. Even though the…read moresashimi was thicker cut the fish was very high quality so it was not overwhelming or chewy. The restaurant is well decorated, clean and has friendly staff. There was even a small treat for my partner for their birthday!

pretty solid japanese fusion food! spicy salmon poke was tasty, i liked the texture the fried…read moreshallots and crispy rice gave the fish and it came with avocado too. i wish it had a couple more toppings tho the salmon chirashi was def the star of the show tho. the salmon was soooo soft and the salmon belly was so fatty and yummy

Excellent lunch at this popular spot yesterday w/ hubs. What a shock to find such a cute, sizable…read moreplace inside a somewhat upscale strip shopping area - with some fun ambiance to boot! There was plenty of seating, and we were showered with a bunch of menus when we got to our table. I wish the host would've told us about the lunch special, but we figured it out. It's a decent deal: choose an entree from their list or any ramen (that's what we were there for); get an appetizer from their list of 4 and a drink (just Thai tea or "Amazing Lemonade") for free (you can upgrade for $3.49 to what they call a "Top 9" drink. Our picks... Apps: Gyoza dumplings - hands down the best I've tried in some time. They're deep fried (but not greasy!) and sitting on the most delightful, thick scallion, sesame, onion dressing. I almost licked the plate! Veg spring rolls - ok, but not in the same universe as the dumplings. Entrees: * Katsuobushi Pork Ramen -- a spicy, smoky porky dreamy noodle dish. Wow. Flavor explosion! This is not for the dieting or health conscious, but it's soooo good. There's some serious pork belly inside! I've never had corn in ramen, but it's a nice, "cooling" moment in all that. The 1/2 marinated egg is lost in this dish - but bamboo shoots o & scallions are nice. * Shoyu Chicken Ramen - hard to hold a candle to the house specialty, which is clearly pork, but the chicken is nicely spiced and grilled (it really tasted smoked IMHO). The broth is flavorful. **Tons of noodles in both ramen dishes. We had leftovers. Really didn't like the cloyingly sweet Thai iced tea. Wished they had a hot tea lunch option. Our server was fine. Nothing really standout. The place was busy - both with people and a steady takeout/delivery business. And it's easy to see why! We'll be back.

such a cute and yummy place, we got to sit inside a big honeycomb so vibes were nicee…read more the pork yakitori was my fav out of the yakitori we tried the shoyu beef ramen was tasty and broth wasn't too heavy. i liked the toppings it came with and they were honestly pretty generous with the amount of beef servers were also really nice

My friend suggested this place for dinner, since It's her favorite restaurant. I can see why! The…read morefood is delicious! The menu is overwhelming, with lots of pages of choices. I ordered the Gang Dong Red Curry with Tofu from the Classic Dishes menu. It was ready quickly. The bowls, with curved edges, are huge and so are the portions. The first thing I noticed about my curry dish is the sauce was very thin. But when the rice was added, it was the perfect consistency. The vegetables, including chestnuts, celery, red pepper green pepper, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and baby corn, were so fresh and tasty! They blended perfectly with the tofu and curry sauce. My friend and I asked for a takeout box because the portions were so large we couldn't finish it all. At first she brought the paper kind but then realized the food had a lot of liquid. She then brought a plastic container to avoid any spills! That was so thoughtful. It's a very soothing Japanese style atmosphere to sit and enjoy the meal. A beautiful textured mural on the wall was colorful and interesting.

Yoshino is a great spot for sushi! The service is quick and kind. The sushi rolls are great and…read morewell priced! I walk in here often after shopping on walnut!

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.

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!

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!

This store is conveniently located in a plaza with lot parking off of Ellsworth. The inside is…read moresmall but has a good variety of veggies, meats, snacks, and pantry staples. They require credit card purchases to be $10+. They make daily bento boxes that they put out between 11:30am and noon every day. They're delicious and they have a variety of different bento boxes.

Highly recommend the shop. It has a variety of Japanese seasonings, snacks, and frozen foods. It…read morealso has good bentos at fair prices.

I love this noodle place ... It's simple and it's good…read more I've had their chicken parm Their Alfredo And if your a Rice Krispies treat fan They have big triangles of homemade treats they are really good just like you would make at home so much better then store bought package ones seriously If you like those coke product soda make your own flavor mixes they have that Metered street parking and a parking lot in back Friendly service The only thing I'd change but the noodles in a real bowl

Maybe I ordered wrong but this was not good the taste was very bizarre and not appealingread more

Golden Gai is an amazing place with a very cool and modern vibe. We sat at the bar and got to see…read morethe chefs preparing the delicious food. We ended up ordering a bit more than we anticipated since everything looked so good. We enjoyed our cocktails, the sushi and the service was excellent. We can't wait to go back.

I recently visited Golden Gai for dinner. I made a reservation online ahead of time. We went on a…read moredouble 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!

Food was great! Sashimi and sushi were fresh and tasty. I went there for lunch as they opened, and…read moreit was super fast service as only customer at that time. Dining area had nice ambient to enjoy. Recommended!

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.