Amazing and filling meal! I stumbled upon this place walking downtown and saw the stairs and sushi sign. I ended up ordering some beef with some sort of glass noodles and it was very delicious The server was super kind and also thoughtful, as she brought me two kinds of delicious "salsas" since I asked for something spicy I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're in town for work or if even a local I'd come back! read more

Sushi Kim 2 - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sushi Kim's manages the remarkable feat of disappointing before the meal even begins. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is reached by a steep, narrow staircase, followed by a closed door that is awkward to navigate with strollers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We arrived with a 2 year old and newborn, and the entrance alone made it clear that families, older guests, and anyone with mobility limitations were not especially well considered.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We chose Sushi Kim's for my wife's birthday because she loves Korean food, while I planned to order sushi. Upon arrival, however, we were informed that sushi was unavailable...an unfortunate surprise at a restaurant with "Sushi" in its name. The explanation became even more perplexing when another table was later served sushi after our order arrived at our table. Service was slow despite the dining room being nearly empty. Water arrived in plastic cups from what appeared to be a cheap reused plastic pitcher filled directly from the tap and stored in a refrigerator. (My wife actually saw them filling the just used pitchers in the visible bar area, no washing) [[HIGHLIGHT]]The presentation felt less like a restaurant experience and more like something improvised in a break room.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food itself did little to redeem the evening. Portions were remarkably small, and my five foot tall, 100 lbs wife, who rarely leaves a restaurant hungry, did exactly that. At approximately $72, the meal represented poor value by any reasonable standard. What's worse is that is clearly frozen box food!!! The evening concluded with suggested gratuities of 18%, 20%, and 22%, which felt particularly tone deaf after slow service, limited menu availability, meager portions, and an overall lack of hospitality. Sushi Kim's may have history and loyal customers, but our experience was cramped, confusing, overpriced, and thoroughly underwhelming. A birthday dinner should feel memorable for the right reasons. Unfortunately, this one did not. Sushi Kim needs a rescue as they appear to have fallen in hard financial times and the reasons why appear obvious. read more

I went for lunch on a Saturday. Getting there, you go up this long series of stairs. I got a regular soondoobu and galbi gui. It came with 3 side dishes of bean sprouts, kimchi, and broccoli. I quite liked each of the side dishes. The bean sprouts were soooo good! The soondoobu was very typical, slightly sweet, slightly spicy. I would like if there was a bit more soup and less things so I could put my rice in more. The galbi gui was very yummy and had a nice bbq flavor. I would say the portions are SMALL for the prices. I was very suprised when it came and the galbi was the side of my hand. The bowl for the tofu soup was also very small. For $26 and $18 respectively I thought it should be at least a little bigger. I honestly thought it was a cheaper lunch portion. The food here was a pleasant surprise and the other customer seem to know the owner very well! read more

Sushi Kim 2 - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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ORDER Sashimi Platter Most of the cuts were pretty fresh. A couple here and there on the bit slimier side. Presentation was beautiful! Pretty tasty overall! VIBES [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is located on the second floor, so you'll have to go up some steep steps.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a decent amount of seating with tables and chairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty clean and well lit throughout.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Minimal decorations of potted plants and vases around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Gives very cozy, family vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] SERVICE Everything came out quickly. Service was quick about not too much interaction. Didn't really get a check in while I was eating - not sure if it was because I was there solo or...? read more

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Spent 50$ on 5 rolls just to throw it all away [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place is small but nice on the inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got carry out and when we tasted our rolls the fish did not taste fresh. My wife has had good experiences here in the past so maybe it's just an off day? read more

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A gem of Pittsburgh that deserves a more prominent location, Sushi Kim 2 has a variety of Japanese and Korean dishes. This particular visit, these was only ramen and Korean fried chicken (owner assured me in a few weeks, the full menu would be back). Got the ramen and was pleasantly surprised - super rich and savory broth, pork cooked just tender and right, and lots of mushroomy-umami flavor to it too. They didn't miss. The room and owner were super friendly and asked how I enjoyed the dish. If you're in downtown Pittsburgh and like Ramen, please consider this spot. Can't wait to come back and try more. read more

Sushi Kim 2 - Tonkatsu pork ramen - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ordered takeout from here when traveling to Pittsburgh for work and was NOT disappointed! Such great flavor, quality and portion sizes. Really loved the spicy sauce they add to their roles. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was ready promptly and I was pleased with the ambiance in the restaurant when I came in to get my takeout.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Such a sweet couple who owns it. I'd definitely come back to dine in here or get to go again - the menu is big and I can't wait to try more sushi! read more

Sushi Kim 2 - Rainbow Roll and Kim's Spicy Roll - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Happened to stumble upon this place after the 2 other places I typically go to for sushi in downtown were busy during lunch rush and I am so glad I stopped by! This place is definitely hidden, look for the sign outside and take the stairs inside to the right, it is located on top of the Mexican restaurant there as well. At the middle of the flight of stairs there is a sign that says Sushi Kim 2. Inside, you'll be greeted by their kind staff and I love supporting our locally owned businesses! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very spacious inside and can definitely accompany large groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Since I was meeting with a friend during our lunch break we needed our meal to be less than an hour. Menu was very large and full of Korean dishes that sounded great! I'll have to come back for the kimchi jjigae. My friend and I ordered our sushi rolls and food was out pretty quickly. The salmon in my salmon avocado roll was very fresh and the portion was a lot! I was pleasantly surprised. Some of the best quality fish I've had in the area. I also ordered 2 sides of their house made kimchi and it was delicious - a perfect side to my sushi. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is very unassuming but I love finding these small but awesome places.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're in the mood for sushi or Korean go check it out!! I was in and out during lunch and I'll be back again with more friends in the future. read more

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gluten knowledgeable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]small place, friendly service, great selection of sushi and other Japanese dishes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Note: there is no bar here not that it needs one, but there was no even beer or wine to order. read more

Great experience. Kind and friendly people and quick service. I was the only person but it was also 5pm on a Wednesday. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Some booths and mostly tables - small and quaint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I loved my seaweed salad, in fact I ordered two. I didn't like the spider roll (it had deep fried crap and I don't like fried - my bad). The chef asked me what I like and told him lighter and healthier. I went with a tuna roll. It was perfect. I really appreciated their kindness in making me something new. Primarily the restaurant serves Korean food but good options if you want a little sushi. Highly recommend! read more

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This appears to be a nice mom and pop Korean place. Given the quality of the reviews, I was expecting really great tasting food. But the food was just okay. I would rate it about 3.5 stars The sushi boat was pretty good. Some of the pieces of sashimi were pretty good, but nothing to write home about. The beef bulgogi was decent but again not particularly great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was fine -- it's a mom and pop place and the ambiance is modest.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Sushi Kim 2 - Sushi Sashimi Combo Platter - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is amazing! I tried the japchae, doenjang jjigae, yook gae jang, kimchi jae yook, and jang-uh gui. All were spectacular! I've been looking for an authentic Korean restaurant in Pittsburgh and this is it. There were only 2 other tables sat when I got in and the service was very quick and the staff were very nice! [[HIGHLIGHT]]More people need to try this restaurant because it's a very cute and cozy place to sit down and have some good food with family and friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be returning soon! read more

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Food was DELICIOUS. We both had teriyaki and a roll and they were great. Would definitely come back

Has some REALLY tasty sushi here plus some fab dumplings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is on the second floor. Very clean, nice interior.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was Friday eve and they were busy but not overrun so it was a peaceful dining experience as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They brought me a lovely bowl of starter soup complimentary. I would definitely visit again. The prices were also great! read more

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LOVE this place so much. It's hands down some of the best sushi and Korean food in Pittsburgh, and the owners are incredibly sweet and adorable :') I randomly stumbled upon this place with some friends as we were waiting for our piercing appointment at Pittsburgh Tattoo & Piercing right next door, and we decided to have dinner here as we waited. It's on the second floor so might be hard to find at first. We didn't expect much because the place looked pretty small, but it exceeded my expectations so much that I've been back at least twice since then. I lived really far rom this restaurant so it was always a trek back every time I wanted to come back here, but it was so worth it for the food. It's a mom-and-pop style restaurant that serves both sushi and Korean food, and they do both really well (though I'm more biased towards the Korean food). It's hard to find good traditional Korean food in Pittsburgh. They serve all the classics, including manduguk (which is my all-time favorite dish to get here). The manduguk is seriously SO good. I'm not normally a huge fan of soup, but I literally got this every time I came here because it was that good. The flavor of the broth and the dumplings in it are just fantastic. It's a huge portion too. I also love their seafood pancakes, bulgogi, and soondubu. Their sushi is really fresh and they have a lot of set & a la carte options. The vibe inside is really peaceful and makes you feel like you're eating at a Korean grandmother's house. Cant recommend this place enough. It's such a hidden gem! read more

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We were told by friends that this is the best Korean restaurant in Pittsburgh so we came for lunch. Everything was delicious and satisfied our Korean craving. Definitely on the pricey side... like NYC prices. Owner/server is funny and entertaining with his jokes. Love that it's BYOB. We ordered the - haemul pajeon - kimchi jeyuk- very small serving for price - ojinguh bokkeum- very small serving - galbitang - daktoritang - sushi read more

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Don't be fooled by the humble looking stair case before the entrance. Everything about this place was fantastic. The sushi had amazing taste and each bite was full of fish. The salmon and yellowtail quality was very high. I even think they make their own spiced soy sauce. I sat at the sushi bar to wait for my take out and wished I could sit and stay longer! The staff were so kind and friendly. Will definetely be back to try more items. Another customer had tempura and it smelled amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is very relaxed but also clean and polished.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Sushi Kim 2 - Sushi bar - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I was expecting more and my expectations were too high. I've been craving Koren BBQ since we came back from Hawaii but haven't found anything close. I really wanted to try the beef. There was hardly enough meat or sauce for flavor. For $15 I was still hungry. The spicy tuna roll was very good. The quality was top notch and will order sushi from there again. The inside was setup nicely and servers were friendly. I will continue my search for comparable BBQ. read more

Sushi Kim 2 - L1 Bul Go Gi - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Loved the sushi appetizer and bulgolgi roll. Staff was very pleasant staff. Be careful with parking out front!

Good food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was a little slow but overall a nice place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Sushi looked fabulous but we had ordered to much food so thought we would wait for our next visit. read more

I highly recommend their stew dishes! It will make you feel very refreshing. Since it's in downtown, it's hard to find a parking spot, but there is a small parking garage a block away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is very family friendly and the staffs are really helpful and kind.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Authentic Korean restaurant and sushi bar. He won't find food outside of Korea that Taste is good read more

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I can't speak for the other dishes but unfortunately the sushi was not good. The fish was not fresh, a little slimy, and had a weird metallic taste. Other reviews mention the cooked food, which I would like to try! However I caution ordering the sushi. read more

Delicious New Year's Day dinner at Sushi Kim 2! This was the only Korean restaurant open on New Year's Day that served duk man doo guk which I wanted to eat in honor of the holiday. The restaurant was located on the second floor of the building. Not sure if it had an elevator for handicap accessibility. The restaurant doesn't have a ton of seating but we were able to get a table without a wait. The wait staff were very welcoming and helpful! The atmosphere of the restaurant was also nice, they had a sushi bar where you could see the chef making the sushi too. Overall great experience and looking forward to coming back soon! They are remodeling the kitchen so they will be closed end of January until mid February, I cannot remember the exact dates read more

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I was CRAVING korean food on Thanksgiving day and I'm so glad this place was open. The people working there, I assume the owners, were super friendly and nice. We spoke in Korean for a bit but also spoke in English about their passion for football, as we watched the football game on TV. We order the japchae and kimchi jigae, both delicious and affordable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is decorated simply and really feels like a cozy Korean restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely be back here if I visit Pittsburgh again. Everything was so good and tasted very authentic. read more

Sushi Kim 2 - japchae, kimchi jigae, and side dishes - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Every dish was delicious and beautifully presented. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients. This restaurant truly exceeded expectations! read more

What a gem!! This sushi is really great and the owner was so kind and absolutely hilarious. Tried everyone else's hot dishes and thought everything was great, doesn't seem like you can go wrong here! I can't wait to come back when I'm in the area again! read more

Sushi Kim 2 - 24 Combo Sushi Platter - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place was a fun find. You entered from the street and walk up some stairs and the owners have turned into a really cool restaurant with a great ambience. They had plenty to choose from with sushi and other Japanese and Korean fair. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Would definitely return next time I come back to Pittsburgh. read more

Sushi Kim 2 - Delicious jepchae, bulgogi, and assorted sushi - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food was very good! The service was wonderful and everything was prepared quickly. I loved the inside of this place and will definitely be returning soon! Very good vibes. read more

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We were looking for a good place for lunch downtown, and a lot of things were closed! However, it was a rainy day in pittsburgh and I was craving some strong flavors and soup, so I took my family to Sushi Kim 2! This place is one of my favorites because it is a locally-owned business and everyone in their makes you feel like family! My brother got the Unagi Donburi, which was absolutely delicious and the serving size was massive! My mom got the dumpling soup, which I didn't get to try but she really enjoyed! My dad got the fried rice, which he really liked! And I can't believe I forgot which of the soups I ordered, but it was incredibly flavorful and was served with house-made bon chon. I can't wait to come back here and try some more of their delicious food! read more

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I had the ribs (Kal bi kui) and they were tender and nicely-flavored. Came with three-dish banchan set which was nice and the server also brought extra kimchee when I requested it. My dining partner had the japchae and octupus salad which he loved. Service was friendly and efficient and [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere was cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We are staying at the Sheridan over the bridge for the furry convention and my son want sushi really bad!! we walked here. It only took 15 minutes. My son devoured his sushi. He got the spider and the dynamite roll. I got the.Bibimap I am full seven bites. Places very clean and cozy. I can see why they have such a high rating. I highly recommend !! read more

Food was simple but fairly good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Low key vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Japchae was tasty, and the elderly couple running the restaurant were quick and attentive to us. read more

Super surprised by the freshness of the sushi here! I also enjoyed the kimchi jigae. I would definitely come back here!!

Food was excellent plated very well. Service was wonderful very good with recommendations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very nice comfortable feel in the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall wonderful experience will be visiting again. read more

Great sushi at a fair price. We had the Spicy Combo Roll as well as the 12pc combination sushi platter. The sushi was well prepared and everything you'd expect from a good sushi restaurant. I don't usually care too much about ambience, assuming the food is good, however in this case I felt between the lack of artwork, as well as the plastic disposable "party" cups it warranted a star being removed. Other than that, the staff were very friendly and this is definitely a place I'd visit again. read more

Sushi Kim 2 - Kim's Spicy Combo Roll - Korean Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sushi Kim was one of my favorite spots for sushi in the city and I was so devastated when they closed down because of Covid. I'm really glad that they reopened and that they have demonstrated the same quality and service in their new location. I always look forward to coming here read more

Nice Korean restaurant, wasn't busy. Food was awesome we ordered T3 (beef stew) and T5 (tofu). Comes with a sharable vegetable platter would be nice if it was a little bigger but I'm not complaining about vegetables. Table water pitcher is always a green flag. Food was cooked in good timing, every dish comes with a side of steamed rice. Sushi is awesome we got the spider roll (comes with eight slices) it was nice and spicy and you can substitute different ingredients in your sushi roll. Would return. -Q&A read more

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I always go to Sushi Kim 2 at least once a month. It's always consistently good. My favorite thing to get there are the soups and the bimbimbap! For sushi, I usually get one of their combos and it comes with different sushis. The sushi chef who makes them is always consistent in how the sushi is made, always delicious. In total, I've been going to Sushi Kim, when they had their restaurant near the medical building, and on Smithfield for almost 20 years! They always have delicious, authentic korean food and good sushi read more

It was our first time visiting this place and the experience was so so. Except for the fried rice, all other dishes were small. The soup was very spicy and the waiter never asked us about how spicy we wanted to be. The tenderness of the glass noodle (Jap Chae) was about right, but the dish was a bit too salty for us. The ribs were very yummy and not chewy at all. The rice portion that came with the soup and ribs were reasonable, but the rice was a bit too hard for me. The restaurant was not crowded, but the food took awhile to come. The bathroom was well maintained and kept clean. Street parking only, but free parking after 6 pm. read more

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