The food here is good. Not the best Galbi or Bulgogi I've had in the area (which is already pretty devoid of good Japanese an Korean food), but it's definitely solid offering. Good atmosphere and decoration, the interior was very welcoming. The people who were working that day were great and extremely kind. Wait time was very long but they were quite busy, so it couldn't be helped. I will return again if I'm in Oakland and looking for a quick bento! Keep in mind though--it is quite expensive, and you can absolutely get better quality for cheaper prices. In this economy though, I totally understand. read more

Fine spot to grab a quick lunch. Bento boxes are large and filling but could be a little more interesting. I tried both bulgogi and tofu bentos; both had lots of beef/tofu and write rice but not too much of anything else. A few peppers/carrots sprinkled in and a couple small bites on the side (pickled veggie bites, mini fried dumplings), but these were minor additions. The servings of beef/tofu were very generous though. They felt on the saucy side to me, but some people may like that. My food was ready pretty quickly both times. Bentos are reasonably priced at $12-$15. Seating upstairs is limited (the space is just a bit small) but I was able to find a table both times. They have AC and fans but it is a little warm in the summer. read more

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Everything I've tried from this place has been good. The spicy pork and bugolgi bento boxes are good, the bibimbap is good. There's seating upstairs and it's nice to just sit here and eat after a long day because it feels kind of isolated (in a good way). The lady at the front is very nice. No complaints. read more

I got the Unagi Don and Miso Soup, and both were good (4/5). I wish the unagi Don had a bit more eel in it, but it was an adequate amount for the price. The best value is definitely the bento boxes, which I will try next time. You order at the counter and either bring your food upstairs to eat in takeout containers or to go. They make the food pretty quick (within 10 minutes for us), so service is pretty good (4/5). The restaurant is simply decorated, and there isn't too much dining space upstairs or space between tables (3/5). It is definitely more of a to go place but very reasonably priced and good value! read more

Oishii Bento - Unagi Don and Miso Soup - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What an incredible disappointment. I ordered a side of seaweed salad and some shumai (steamed dumplings) and waited 30 minutes while other peoples' orders were fulfilled. After 30 minutes, I approached the counter and they said they had forgotten or lost my order. No other explanation. I saw them take a box of seaweed salad out from the fridge and a bag of shumai out from the freezer and less than five minutes later, I had food in hand. Really? I wasted 30 minutes for that? The man behind the counter, presumably the owner, gave me a water and the woman who had taken my order apologized half-heartedly. The food wasn't even that great. I won't be back. read more

Food is freshly made and it is piping hot so be careful and let it cool for a second! Food is delicious and has great portions! Service is great and really quick! They even have a board upstairs to show when your order is ready so you don't need to stress about hearing your number called! It's a cute little place but is packed with flavor and is very reasonably priced! read more

Oishii Bento - Beef Bulgogi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Oishii never disappoints! The food is delicious and comforting, and the service is extremely fast and convenient. The interior is very casual and lowkey, but I love to go to the upstairs seating to just chill, enjoy my food, and chat with friends. The perfect casual lunch/dinner place. My favorite dish is the Bulgogi Bibimbap, which is one of my favorite bibimbaps ever, because it's just so fresh, filling, and flavorful. I have gotten the udon too which is solid, and the beef bowl is a good shout too. Definitely worth a try, one of my staple places in Pittsburgh! read more

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It took me too long to have tried this place after both going to school and working in Oakland. I understand why this is such a staple for folks. I went a few weeks back with my coworkers and today again and got the tonkatsu bento. You get such a nice portion of meat, rice, the glass noodle salad, for the price. Comes with two slices of pickled radish and two gyoza. My gyoza were cold but still good. Pretty dingy storefront and I have never dined in so I'm not sure what the dining area looks like, but the staff are friendly and efficient. read more

Oishii Bento - Ton-Katsu Bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place never fails! They've been consistent throughout the years. You know you get a good meal whenever you order from there. Also, you can't go wrong with anything you choose from their menu. This place gets busy and it's best to order online for a pickup. In terms of seating, there's limited space available. Best bang for a wholesome healthy meal! read more

Oishii Bento - Spicy Pork Bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Best Korean food in pgh. This place took so much of my money. Service is quick and easy! Seating is upstairs. A bit tight but it does the trick. It ranges from being really loud to quiet in the seating area. Sometimes the wait can be long during a rush read more

Great KalBi and noodles and Gyosa. Their bento box is excellent! Difficult to find parking.

I honestly really like this place. Portions are big and decently priced. I usually always get the spicy pork bowl and it tastes great and has just the right amount of spiciness. There is a small upstairs section for eating and there are numbers up there so you know when your order is ready. Pictures was from take out. read more

Oishii Bento - Spicy Pork Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My sons and I stopped here in July 2023 for a casual lunch before going on a visiting student tour at Pitt. This is a pretty good option for casual Korean lunch dishes (bento boxes) for take out. The restaurant itself is feels cramped but is conveniently located in Oakland within the heart of the University of Pittsburgh's campus. I would say that finding nearby street parking at lunch is a major challenge here. It's easier to park a few blocks away (we found spots close to the business school) and then walk back 10-15 minutes. I tried the chicken katsu dish (which is basically fried chicken bits with rice), but my sons enjoyed the bulgogi dish. The portions of food are larger than you might expect (it can be saved for a future meal). Once you order at the front register, you'll receive a number and can stay in the waiting area until they call out the order number (we waited for 15 minutes). I'm guessing that many Pitt students and staff place their "to go" orders for convenient pickup during the academic year. read more

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Since I had never been here before, and also don't know very much about Korean food, I chose the first item on the menu, the bulgogi beef bento box. It didn't take too long during a busy lunch hour and was delicious, but I was jealous that my dining partner got cucumber in her bowl (I forget the name). Next time, I'll get a bowl. TL;DR: Bento boxes are for meat lovers, while bowls are for veggie lovers. read more

Oishii Bento - Bulgogi beef bento box - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I love oishii bento! One of the best meals you can get in Oakland and you get a generous portion of food. Usually I get a bento box (get the sauce on the side for max crispiness if you're getting chicken or pork katsu ) but recently I tried the katsu don bowl which was also excellent. Order online during the weekday for pickup! It gets busy and is small. read more

Causal restaurant with great Korean/ Japanese food! If you're looking for a quick bite in Oakland by pitt campus that also tastes great this is a perfect spot My go to order is the Katsu Don bowl fried pork cutlet with eggs and onions over rice. They also have udon, bento boxes with different sides, and a variety of bowl options with different meats. All of them taste great and things are clearly labeled if they are spicy. You get to order at the counter and then you get an order number. There is a seating/ waiting area downstairs. And there are several tables upstairs. There is a sign that lists the order numbers when they're ready upstairs and downstairs which is very convenient. They also have some outdoor seating! Staff are very friendly and help! Overall great place to eat. read more

Oishii Bento - Katsu Don - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What an amazing hidden gem in Oakland! Oishii Bento may become one of my go to lunch spots while I'm still a college student, and I wish I would have found out about it sooner! As soon as you walk in, you get an authentic feel to this Japanese restaurant. They had free Barley tea available to the customers which speaks volumes to their overall hospitality! I ordered the Bulgolgi Bento Box and asked for it spicy! The bento box came with a VERY generous portion of bulgolgi, along side of rice, Japchae, two vegetable dumplings, radish pickles, and the choice of kimchi, salad, or miso soup. Since it was a cold day in Pittsburgh, I opted for the Miso Soup. Everything here was absolutely delicious, and there wasn't even a grain of rice left in my box when I finished! I can't wait to come back here and try some of their other bento boxes or even their bowls. This place was busy when I was here, but I only had to wait around 10 minutes for my food which is not bad at all! They offer upstairs seating to customers, which made the experience even better because this was a surprise to me! I can't wait to be back here! read more

Oishii Bento - Bulgogi Bento with Barley Tea and Miso Soup - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been a student at Pitt for 3 years now, and this was my first time trying Oishii bento! Very impressed, and sad that I didn't try it before! I got the beef bulgogi bento box with rice, japche, pickled radish, and vegetable dumplings. (Online it says that it comes with kimchi too, but seems to be outdated info). Food took a little while to come out, but the food was hot and fresh!! I could totally tell that they cooked it to order. Normally I would have taken my food to go, but I decided to eat inside. There's a small seating area upstairs (probably about 15-20 seats at various sized tables). Workers were fairly nice, and the food was reasonably priced for the portion. My bento box was $14 ($15 with tax) and was very filling. Can't wait to come back and try more from this place! read more

Oishii Bento - Bulgogi Bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Happy with my choice to stop in. Bulgogi rice bowl was great, flavorful and solid portion. Would come back for sure!

As someone who grew up on Korean food...the food is amazing! I had the bulgogi bibimbap and it was very good! Their portions do not disappoint and the vegetables were fresh. Definitely coming back here! read more

Oishii Bento - Bulgogi Bibimbap - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Oishii bento hits the spot, that cannot be denied especially as a college student! If you want a filling and reasonably priced meal, def come here. I have been here constant times and I have tried the spicy pork bento, bulgogi bento, bibimbap, unagi bowl, galbi bento, and tonkatsu bowl! They were all super delicious, but I have to say my favorite is the spicy pork bento. You get a generous portion of meat and sides like dumplings, japchae, and radish! read more

Oishii Bento - Galbi Bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Legit Korean! I had the Bulgogi Bibimbap and for $11, it was yummy n good portion! Great way to have a quick Korean fix! read more

Oishii Bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Normally I really like this place but they must have changed chefs during pandemic or something. Every time we order from here now it seems something is either wrong or missing and this last time it was just plan awful. The teriyaki beef is hard to get wrong at any location but they managed to do it. There was barely any veggies this time and more than half of the beef was burned! They must not know consuming burnt food can lead to cancer. Also, in case you're thinking of ordering delivery or pick up. Their online prices are WAY higher than ordering in store or by phone. Galbi bento was almost $5 higher, Chicken Katsu $3 higher, and this beef teriyaki was about $4 higher if I ordered online thru Uber (even for pick up). In summery: order pick up in store, and check your order before you leave. read more

Oishii Bento - Burnt teriyaki beef bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Always hits the spot when I want something quick that also tastes fresh and yummy. Plenty of seating upstairs too that is nice if you don't wanna do takeout. read more

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Fantastic food, very well seasoned. Don't miss the pickled turnips! I've only had takeout so far but have been very happy with what we've had. read more

My wife and I were strolling along Forbes and feeling a little hungry. We wanted something to share and this was perfect thing! For $9.00 this is a pretty decent amount of food and the wait wasn't terribly long either. :) The rice was a little dry (maybe it had been sitting too long), but the meal was served hot and the egg and beef were well cooked and well seasoned. Would love to come back and try more of the menu! read more

Oishii Bento - Beef Bibimbab - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food was cooked in a generic brown sauce that had no taste, the tofu and the vegetables were cooked and doused with the same sauce, and then the whole thing was put on a bowl of rice. This thing should not pass as food. read more

Definitely order here! They have delicious food, kind service, tasty drink options and lovely decor! read more

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Fantastic lunch spot! I had the tofu teriyaki bento when I went, and I couldn't be happier. It was savory, and having it in a box was great because it allowed me to mix the rice and additives the way I wanted. I loved every bite! The portion wasn't enormous, but it was big enough to leave me with a few leftovers for a later meal. The restaurant itself is very narrow and fills up quickly with other customers. This can make it pretty loud, so be prepared to speak up if you decide to dine-in. However, though it's a little hard to find the front of the line and a spot to wait for your order, these guys have set up an efficient system for quickly cooking up your order and notifying you when it's ready. Just remember to hold onto the number they give you, since that's the number they display on a board both upstairs and downstairs when it's ready for you. Definitely a fan of this rather than someone shouting out numbers over a noisy crowd. Overall, it's great and I'd recommend it to anyone visiting Pitt! read more

Have been going here since I was a student in 2017. My absolute favorite restaurant by a mile. Friendly, quick service and affordable prices. Some of the best food I've ever eaten. Great kimchi. The upstairs has seating and is very cozy and pleasant. read more

Oishii Bento - Katsu Don - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Came here for the first time for dinner. Ordered the Hwe dup bop and my friend ordered the pork tonkatsu bento with a side of kimchi and miso soup and a bottle of water. Total came out to around $30. What's Hot - Location. It's in Oakland and conveniently located near other locations, which is helpful. - Menu variety. There appears to be something for everyone- meats, tofu, seafood, and veggies. There are bento boxes with rice, udon (noodle soup), sushi rolls, and appetizers. Not bad. - Prices. Pretty reasonable. Because my dish has sashimi, it cost $15, which is more than the average dish. However, that's not too expensive. Their rolls that have raw fish cost more, as well, but that's to be expected. My friend's pork tonkatsu box cost around $10, but it also came with a side (he chose miso soup), gyoza (fried potstickers), a few pieces of daikon (pickled radish), rice, and japcahe (Korean rice noodles). - Portions. Both my dish and my friend's dish were a pretty good size. Enough to make us full, but not stuffed. What's Not - The sashimi was still slightly frozen. There were 3 types of fish/sashimi in my bowl. All 3 fish had ice crystals when I was eating. This didn't allow me to taste the flavor of the sashimi very well. Leads me to believe they're not very well prepared and it also leads me to believe if they use frozen fish in their sushi rolls. It detracts from the quality of the food. - No seating on the first floor. The only seating are a couple of benches for you to wait for your food, and short bar table with 2 high chairs. It isn't much. A couple other places on the same block have a decent seating area on the first floor. Not this place. Makes it difficult and cramped. - Wait time. We waited over 15 minutes for our food, which technically isn't bad. However, given the quality of the food, especially my sashimi, it wasn't worth it. - Prices. For the most part, the food is reasonably priced. However, my friend ordered a side of kimchi for a couple of dollars and it came in a little container that's meant for sauce! It was super tiny and definitely not enough. This container was smaller than the dish that my sashimi sauce came in. What's up with that? For the most part, their prices seem reasonable, but I'm very hesitant to order some dishes for the sake of trying it. - Portions. As I mentioned regarding the price of the side of kimchi, it is not worth $2 for an itty bitty side of kimchi. While the portions of their dishes seem to be ok for the most part, it does not seem to apply to all their dishes. Final Answer Willing to come back, but not a first choice. read more

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Oishii Bento is definitely my favorite restaurant in Oakland. I have eaten there the most since I moved to Oakland and never once have I been disappointed. The bento boxes are delicious and stacked to the top, their katsu fried perfectly, their udon is incredibly flavorful and savory, the rice is nice and fluffy, and all for an amazing price. The service is quick and efficient, the restaurant is clean and welcoming, and the atmosphere is cozy with their own private seating area. The only problem is it's sometimes too loud but that's only because of how popular and filled this restaurant is! I highly recommend coming here for delicious and authentic tasting Japanese food. And I personally recommend getting one of the bento boxes or the chicken katsu udon. read more

Really great for vegetarians or vegans! You can sub out the meat on anything. I always get the teriyaki bowl with tofu and have them skip the onions. Ordering sometimes takes a while but they have seating upstairs where you can track your order number or you can wait downstairs and they have free water and tea available. read more

Oishii Bento - Teriyaki Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

** Affordable Korean and Japanese food that tastes authentic and great sized portions. Great spot for college students to take to go or sit upstairs. Oshii was one of the first restaurants I ate at in Pittsburgh, and it has always been one of my go to spots. It's consistent - everytime you go you know what to expect and the food delivers everytime. Not to mention, I am satisfied with all the prices there, as well as the portions (especially on the katsu don). What also stands out is that it fills you up but tastes clean - doesn't feel heavy and make you feel gross after. Typically I order katsu don which has pork, egg, and onion over rice which gives good variety compared to other things like the bulgogi bowl that is mainly just meat over rice. Sometimes I order the kalbi bento, (around $13) which is pricier but very tender and juicy. Bi Bim bap is another great dish for variety, gives you a decent amount of veggies to go with everything. You can also order online before hand so you save time. read more

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I had the bulgogi bento box. Very solid tastes and the portion is nice. The kimchi has a nice bite but I like mine a touch sweeter. read more

Oishii Bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cheap, filling Korean fast food that probably gives you all the food groupsyou need for a day. We ordered the katsu bento and the bulgogi bento, but they messed up our order unfortunately and sent us two katsu bentos. Bentos come with pickled radish (yellow), two potstickers, glass noodle (japchae), and a massive portion of katsu and rice that honestly can be enough for 2 meals. Great place for a college student in the area trying something out aside from the standard Chipotle. read more

Oishii Bento - Ton - katsu Bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is my first meal in Pittsburgh. Judging from the appearance, I believe you can already imagine the tasty flavor. Really recommend this place read more

Oishii Bento - Spicy Pork Bento Oishii Bento Oishii Udon - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Good food, love the bento boxes. All meals have a lot of food available at a good price. Nice vegetarian (tofu, vegetable) options too. Good for eat-in dining or takeout. I've been several times and would recommend as a fast casual asian food option read more

Very good prices for the portions of food they give out in their bentos and bowls! I personally wish they would give us the option to dip the tonkatsu instead of them splashing the sauce over the katsu before serving, but I don't really mind. The food here tastes really good . Everything from the side dishes to the tonkatsu (miso soup is a smidge too salty) is honestly amazing. read more

The chicken katsu was amazing. It tasted delicious like the one I usually eat at home. Very good! Little small place with great food. Def one of the tastiest places on that block. read more

Oishii Bento - Japanese Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania