The Most Flavorful Japanese in Pittsburgh

Umami

★★★★☆ 4.3 (485) • $$

"My favorite happy hour for good bites! The servers are so kind and guide you through the menu. Such a cool vibe to get drinks with bites with friends. Will always be back for more!"

Soba

★★★★☆ 4 (516) • $$$

"Went to Soba on Valentine's Day and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner! Service was friendly and we were seated immediately. They have a nice selections of specialty cocktails and extensive drink selection. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful, with a fireplace and unique lighting. It feels cozy and warm and is a great place for a date night or a dinner with friends. We had the special Four course Tasting Menu. The Sea Bass was the best I have ever had! You cannot go wrong with whatever you choose! We hope to be back soon!"

Sushi Bomb

★★★★☆ 4 (407) • $$

"This place was excellent, the staff was very polite and attentive. This was one of only a few places that had all you can eat menu that included sushi, fried appetizers, noodles, and many other items for only $23.99 per person. The inside was no special place, simple and functional.I will definitely return next time in town"

Oishii Bento

★★★★☆ 4.2 (367) • $$

"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 (Online it says that it comes with kimchi too, but seems to be outdated info).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!"

Little Tokyo

★★★★☆ 4.2 (303) • $$

"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!"

Mizu Japanese Restaurant - Niles

★★★★☆ 4.3 (255) • $$

"Always a great experience at Mizu. I felt adventurous and decided to try something new, so I got the Bento box."

Sushi Tomo

★★★★☆ 4.1 (275) • $$

"We've been going to Sushi Tomo for YEARS.. they honestly have upgraded their sushi over the past couple of years and it's delicious! They have multiple types of Toro that rivals Gi-Jin! My favorite is the Copper River salmon when they get it in for a few weeks a year ..yum! they always invent new rolls that are large and fresh..and we love their ginger dressing on the salad. They are always consistent with their fresh fish and the servers are always so friendly and on top of it. They also have special tastings through the year which are so fun! If you haven't tried out this true gem on McKnight Road..get going!"

Nakama

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (499) • $$$

"Let me start by saying I didn't pick this place. It was one of my daughter's volleyball teammates who picked it for a team dinner. I wasn't very thrilled because of the limited vegetarian options.While we were waiting for a few in our group to arrive I went to my my favorite review app to see what I was in for. I was disappointed to see how low their rating is compared to the price.That being said, the service was fantastic, the food was tasty, and I would definitely recommend if you like hibachi. Personally not my thing, but that's ok. The server and chefs were very very attentive to making sure everyone got exactly what they wanted and cooked it to their liking."

Teppanyaki Kyoto

★★★★☆ 4.2 (230) • $$

"A beautiful flight of delicious food and fancy. We really enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching the Chef's do their thing. I would definetely recommend making a reservation on peak nights if you want a table- either way you will receive great service. My favorite was the salmon Teppanyaki. I have never had such crispy salmon skin. Do not skip the takoyaki. I wasn't the biggest fan of the Hiroshimayaki (the pancake just wasn't my thing) but my partner cleared the plate happily! Drinks were also great and good variety."

No. 1 Sushi Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (208) • $$

"Cute spot in market square that I never knew existed until my friend mentioned it! It's down a side street so it's easy to miss, but definitely not something you'd want to miss out on! The sushi was DELICIOUS! Prepared super quickly and for a reasonable price. The person who took my order was polite and did a great job taking orders. I will definitely be back again, and I 100% recommend you get their shrimp tempura roll!!"

Taipei Tokyo

★★★★☆ 4.1 (235) • $$

"Aug 27th 2024 I love Taipei Tokyo !!!! I tried Moo Goo Gai Pan and loved it , I also can't get enough of the Gyoza Fried Dumplings. Highly recommend no stop go directly to Taipei Tokyo in Monroeville!!"

K Asian Bistro

★★★★★ 4.5 (184) • $$

"It's an unassuming gem. Located in a strip mall, this is some of the best sushi around. The dinosaur egg app is the best!! I get it every single time I go. Everything is tasty and they have a large selection."

Umi

★★★★☆ 4 (193) • $$$$

"Mr. Shu and his kitchen do NOT disappoint!Pricey - yes.Delicious - absolutely!My wife and I shared a delicious and important omakase experience together here on our 21st anniversary today.Overall, we loved the focus on a "chef's choice" meal, and the progression was definitely well thought out and executed.There are a lot of sashimi style courses, and each has its own very delicate, but layered flavor - salmon tartare, red snapper, mackerel, king mackerel, and escolar each had their own course to shine! The miso black cod course was an absolutely fabulous interpretation of this classic Japanese dish, and we really enjoyed the 5 piece sushi course at the end as a Grand Finale!They have a great wine / beer / sake / cocktail list - I'd love to see some Sapporo and Asahi on tap, as well as some NA options, to really bring it home.The dessert course was also fantastic, as was the service - the place was packed, but she really made us feel well taken care of.Oishii desu! Arigato gozaimasu!We'll be back to see how the menu changes with the seasons!"

Hokkaido Seafood Buffet

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (367) • $$

"I was fairly happy with this buffet. It's been years since I was here last. I came at a weird time between lunch in dinner after work on a Saturday at 3pm.The majority of the food was filled and staff was keeping up with replacements. The items on the far right seemed to be older and not as hot or fresh. Some was cold. Everything else I had was decent.Habatchi grill is always worth getting and cooked right in front of you. There was a good amount of different sushi to choose from as well.I wasn't sure what my bill would be. It was 3:35 when I finished and know the price changes at 3:30 but got there at 3. They must have a grace period as the time was about 15 mins behind on the bill and still got brunch price.There is the notice outside and on each table about not wasting food or charging more for."

Little Tokyo Bistro

★★★★☆ 4 (183) • $$

"Incredible sushi with a good variety. We got the edamame and miso soup to start. We ordered several specialty rolls and a few nigiri. Everyone was super friendly and the restaurant looked clean. We can't wait to go back!"

Ogawa Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (174) • $$

"The sushi was excellent and abundant much more than usual for the price we really enjoyed it and the miso soup was also very very good"

YAMA Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (148) • $$

"I hadn't been here in years. My brother and I went yesterday for lunch. They have a lunch special from 11a-3p. He ordered two rolls and I ordered the sashimi deluxe lunch, which was 9pc of sashimi. I ordered two of them and white tuna a la cart and octopus a la cart.Everything came out timely. She forgot I ordered a second sashimi lunch, so I had to ask for it again. The salad was delicious and fresh, the dressing light. I liked the salad. The sashimi here was pretty small and thinly sliced. I didn't know it would be a sliver of octopus for $7. That's too much for what you get. Though everything was fresh, it was all very small. My sister wanted a rainbow roll. It was one of the smallest rolls I've ever seen.Probably won't be back for a while. Not impressed."

Yokoso Japanese Steakhouse

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (320) • $$

"I have been coming here about two a year for the last 6-7 years, and I cannot believe I have yet to review this place. The sushi list is endless and if you're not a sushi fan, the hibachi is just as out of this world ! I've been here about a dozen of times and I've never left disappointed. I have sat at the hibachi tables as well as the bar. The tuna tartar is my absolute favorite and my husband loves the filet mignon hibachi dinner that comes with all the sides such as rice veggies soup and salad. It is always pretty busy anytime we have dined in this establishment considering all of the entertainment places they have surround the restaurant ( improv, movie theater, shopping...etc). What I genuinely like about this place (I see it mainly with the bartenders ), is that no matter how busy or frustrating things may be they still take great care of you and hussle for fast service . I wish I remembers my bartenders name last Saturday because she was absolutely wonderful."

Watami Hibachi Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 4.1 (141) • $$

"We had a great dinner celebrating our daughter's birthday. We all had sushi. We tried the Lobster and Crab lover rolls which we enjoyed, the spicy roll combo and also some plain sushi. Followed by soup and salad (the dressing was good but not prefer more ginger/less mayo) and then we shared a hibachi dinner (filet and shrimp)...the steak wasn't that flavorful but overall the dinner was good and a generous portion (forgot to snap a pic) we had great service especially on a busy Saturday night. We opted to sit in the back at regular tables instead of the hibachi tables since we mainly came for sushi. The Hibachi tables sounded really fun though as there was a great crowd in the restaurant."

Kawa Hibachi & Sushi

★★★★★ 4.7 (107) • $$

"First time visiting and we were fairly impressed between both the excellent service and quality of the sushi. Our waitress was kind and attentive for the entirety of our meal which was appreciated. They clearly do a LOT of takeout business as there was a constant stream of Uber/DoorDash drivers and other folks stopping in to pick up their order.The jalapeño yellowtail was the stand-out appetizer for us. We've had this at many different sushi restaurants, but this was high quality yellowtail with the right amount of spice.We tried 4 different rolls, all of which we enjoyed - some had a little too much going on to really taste the fish, but that's mostly on us for what we ordered. We would definitely come back!"

Ya Fei Chinese Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.8 (163) • $$

"Ya Fei is a locally owned Chinese restaurant that my family and I eat at very often. We have tried a handful of their menu options and a majority of their sushi rolls and it never seems to disappoint. My personal favorite is the fried rice, whether it is vegetable or shrimp. They are flavorful and full of veggies. Their sushi is also extremely tasty. I believe it is better than other surrounding sushi restaurants. Our rolls are always fresh and delicious. The owners are very sweet and willing to help. The employees are very hard working and will do anything needed to make your dinner the best it can be. Overall, I definitely recommend Ya Fei to anyone looking for a yummy Chinese dinner!"

Sushi Too

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (204) • $$

"Wanted to include a pic but we ate everything up without thinking twice about it! The service was quick and attentive, atmosphere was good, as was the food. We had the gyoza and a couple sushi rolls. My picky 1-year-old approved of the gyoza, and no complaints about the sushi, except that I personally like smaller rolls that I can fit in my mouth in one bite instead of trying to bite them in half and have them spill out and make a mess lol. I would come back!"

Mizu Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (137) • $$

"Upon entering Mizu Japanese restaurant, my husband and I waited a couple of minutes until an employee greeted us and walked us to a table. The restaurant did have a sign that said that they are hiring additional employees, so maybe they are understaffed. The top of the table was a little dirty from a previous customer. Our waitress was very friendly, and she quickly brought out our appetizers and entrees. Here are my reviews for the foods:Side salads - 4 stars - The salads tasted good, but they contained way too much dressing. After we ate the lettuce, we had deep puddles of dressing on the bottom of the bowls.Side soups - 4 stars - These clear soups tasted good and contained a small amount of vegetables.Tuna sushi - 5 stars - My husband likes tuna, and he said that this sushi could not get anymore tuna-like. Vegetable hibachi - 4 stars - The vegetables included carrots, onions, peppers, broccoli, zucchini, and mushrooms, and I liked the taste of the sauce. My side of white rice was cooked well. Chicken katsu - 5 stars - My husband described this entree of breaded chicken as "really good" and "so big"."

Izumi Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (102) • $$

"Fantastic food! We ordered take-out when family came to visit, and everyone was very happy with their orders, and this can be a tough crowd to please! Every Sushi roll was wonderful. The Bento boxes were very tasty, the soups were flavorful. The restaurant is conveniently located on Boardman-Poland Road (224).' We will definitely be coming back for more."

Kiyoshi

★★★★☆ 3.5 (152) • $$

"I really enjoyed this place; it's a little hard to get in and out of on the curve on University, but I think it's worth it!I ordered the sizzling pineapple chicken and it came to the table with a bit of table side prep still needed, which I loved! It was almost like a sizzling fajita! The sauce was tangy and vibrant, lots of great flavor and aroma. The chicken had a crispy exterior until it was doused with the sauce so it gave it a really nice texture. Only thing I would say is they do not give you very much rice. Other than that, delicious!"

Asahi All You Can Eat

★★★★☆ 3.5 (151) • $$

"The sushi is made to order, and I had heard about Asahi from my colleagues some time ago.I was driving through Washington County on the way to Columbus, Ohio, and decided to stop through. Lunch cost me about $20 plus tip, the service was prompt and the food was decent. The restaurant is clean and spacious.I recommend giving this place a try. I didn't have a chance to try the hibachi. Perhaps next time."

Volcano Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (115) • $$

"While the servers were very cordial and nice, and the atmosphere is pleasant, the food was just not good. Their yellowtail jalapeno appetizer is deep fried with cream cheese... And no, it doesn't mention that on the menu. If you are a fan of this appetizer, then you know typically it's fresh (raw) yellowtail slices, in a ponzu or similar sauce, with slices of jalapeno on top. It's fresh, light, and a good way to judge the upcoming dishes. I wish I had ordered that without ordering anything else, as I would never have expected it to be deep fried with cream cheese! Their crab is fake crab, which is typical, but to have it *in* and *on* a roll is the epitome of mediocrity. The escolar was stringy and chewy, which is just downright strange. Can't recommend.Positives: The eel was decent, the house wine was cheap, and as I said, the waitresses were nice."

Asian Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.8 (115) • $$

"Have been looking for a good Asian place in Morgantown and THIS IS IT! Their food is outstanding and definitely the best I've had in the area. The pad Thai was exceptional. I don't like sweet pad Thai and I haven't had one this delicious in years."

Ichiban

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (168) • $$

"I visited here for a birthday dinner. Our server was very prompt with drinks. The restaurant is very pretty and I was happy to be at a hibachi table. The hibachi-ER (no idea what the term is ) chef was a lot of fun and seemed to know what he was doing. As I'm working on eating healthy, I stuck to hibachi chicken with noodles and extra vegetables. Everything was delicious and it was hard to keep myself from drinking my yum yum sauce. Portions were huge!We really enjoyed our dinner even though we were sat with rather rude people. I look forward to coming back."

Aki Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.8 (111) • $$

"Amazing fresh sushi and hibachi. Very big portions! Totally worth the money. Service is average, nothing to complain about. I recommend J1 roll it is our go to everytime, but they have so many other great ones"

Zen Restaurant and Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (97) • $$

"This place is an amazing find!!! So happy with our food and the kindness of the staff and hostess. We ordered takeout and haven't tried everything yet but the hot and sour soup was the best I've ever had. Literally! If everything else comes out this good we will be back whenever in the area!In fact, I'll come just for the hot and sour soup and I live in Maryland"

Edo Hibachi

★★★★☆ 3.5 (124) • $$

"My friends and I ate here tonight, there were 6 adults and 3 kids and is a good atmosphere for young kids. We each had various delicious hibachi combinations along with a few sushi rolls. I split the Spicy Santa Roll and enjoyed the shrimp and scallop hibachi along with my strawberry lemonade (the lemonade was the only photo I took). Some notable tidbits: our entire group had to be present to be seated, we were able to have separate checks (we asked when ordering), and we were able to order a to go order and have it prepared as our meals were prepared."

Sakura Teppanyaki & Sushi

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (147) • $$

"We went strictly for sushi. This was our first visit. We were extremely pleased.YAYStaff: very friendlyAtmosphere: nicely casualMenu: HUGE, very descriptiveSushi: great flavors, very fresh, beautiful presentationHMMMIt was honestly a bit difficult to order additional sushi. This should not be the case. Also, at no time was a fork offered... friend was a little shakey on the 'no utensil backup plan' but was up for the challenge and came out of the deal with better 'stick skills!And, of course, the plum wine was mighty fine!Would definitely go back. Everywhere does not make fabulous sushi - this place definitely does!"

Oishii Donburi

★★★★★ 4.5 (71)

"Eel bowl is great. Wish wasabi was on the side. A bit hefty for price but standard for Midwest. Free barley tea dine in"

Hanami Express

★★★★☆ 4.2 (75) • $$

"Still love this place! They need pork entrees on the menu like they have at the real/fake, Ameri/Chinese restaurants on the east coast. (Boneless spareribs, anyone? How is a rib boneless?!)Lack of pig options aside, I love Hanami. Order accuracy is paramount at this restaurant, And the best of their (too large) menu is unrivaled."