Always amazing! Tried a few newer menu items and drinks and everything was spot on. Flavors were incredible, staff exceptional and kitchen magnificent!
Chris
I eat at a lot of Japanese restaurants, and my wife is from Japan, so this is not a review from someone who doesn't know. The sushi was good but not amazing, which is a problem given the very high cost of this restaurant's sushi. $50 for five small pieces is very high for sushi, and it was only a little better than what you would get at a much cheaper place. The soup was too salty and the edamame wasn't tasty. The drinks were good but not great. I would only go back if someone else were paying.
Marisa
It was our first time at Gi-Jin. After looking at the menu on our phones we were slightly overwhelmed by all the options. Our server, Regan, was great. She gave us an overview of the menu and told us about the most popular dishes and her own favorites. We started with soup and salad, both were delicious. Next we shared two of the Plates and then finished with the chocolate torte at Regan's recommendation. We thoroughly enjoyed everything and will be back in the future.
Caitlin
i absolutely love this place! Hands down some of the best sushi in Pittsburgh. The red crab and spicy scallop hand roll are delicious. The dynamite crab plate is a must share every time. Make sure to try any cocktail, i always have them surprise me with something good! Remember you are also here for the experience of this place. Patrick is an excellent bartender/server. Needless to say, I'll be back for more and will continue to go back as long as this place still stands :)
Joan
The food was amazing, the service impeccable. Our server went above and beyond helping a non sushi fan to select dishes. I started with the salad with ginger dressing which was crisp and flavorful. The crab plate was perfect. Each bite felt like an explosion of goodness in my mouth. The spicy tuna sushi was unusual (open faced ) and again perfectly spiced. We finished with tge chocolate cake which can only be described as decadent! Our first time here will not be the last.
Mallory
Gi-Jin never disappoints! Every visit is a treat — the food is always immaculate, fresh, and bursting with flavor. The dessert is truly something to dream of — the perfect finish to an incredible meal. Heather and Patrick make the experience even better with their exceptional service — attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming. One of Pittsburgh's best dining experiences, hands down!
Mike
Ambience, food, and waiter were all good. The restaurant was half full and we felt that our drinks, food, and anything extra that we asked for took longer than it should have for a restaurant at this price point.
Nancy
We were underwhelmed by the chef's sushi plate. Of the five pieces, one was delicious, one was quite good and three were nothing special. At $52 for the plate, all five should have been delicious. We also had some hand rolls. The mushroom is a standout. We felt like we were being a bit rushed - like asking about dessert while we still had dinner in front of us. But it was an above average experience and we'll definitely give it another go!
Peter
The food and ambience was excellent. Service was slow and price for quality/portion size far too high.
Tien H
Overall experience was good.
Started with the beef tataki - would not recommend. The night market sauce, whatever that is…was giving Mr. Yoshida teriyaki, but way too salty. It overpowered the beef and there was no way to cleanse your palate between bites nor to avoid the sauce.
Red crab hand roll could have used more crab and less mayo.
It got so much better though, seafood was very fresh. The best bites of the night were the hamachi sashimi - very clean tasting, just fatty enough…I could have a couple more servings of those. Botan ebi nigiri was slightly buttery and so delicious. The snow crab also so so good.
I also had the toro hand roll, the bluefin toro and scallops sashimi.
Service was great, and it was a cozy, cute place. I felt that it was casual and not too pretentious.
I only had a cocktail and some hand rolls but they were excellent. I’ll be back to try more.
Kat
Louder than usual near the end of our dinner, but that wasn't an issue. We could still (mostly) hear each other talk. The service and food were exceptional, as always. Gi-Jin remains my favorite Pittsburgh restaurant for a reason.
Daniel
This is a best in class restaurant. I have been there multiple times and it does not disappoint. It is pricey but you get what you pay for.
Frank Agullo
The vodka martini with Haku Vodka was outstanding. The sushi was very fresh. I had the nigiri and loved it. Top-notch food and drinks. Great selection of Japanese whiskeys. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kurt
This restaurant serves the best sushi in Pittsburgh! Fish is flown in fresh from Japan daily and you can tell by how amazing the flavor is!
Always amazing! Tried a few newer menu items and drinks and everything was spot on. Flavors were incredible, staff exceptional and kitchen magnificent!
I eat at a lot of Japanese restaurants, and my wife is from Japan, so this is not a review from someone who doesn't know. The sushi was good but not amazing, which is a problem given the very high cost of this restaurant's sushi. $50 for five small pieces is very high for sushi, and it was only a little better than what you would get at a much cheaper place. The soup was too salty and the edamame wasn't tasty. The drinks were good but not great. I would only go back if someone else were paying.
It was our first time at Gi-Jin. After looking at the menu on our phones we were slightly overwhelmed by all the options. Our server, Regan, was great. She gave us an overview of the menu and told us about the most popular dishes and her own favorites. We started with soup and salad, both were delicious. Next we shared two of the Plates and then finished with the chocolate torte at Regan's recommendation. We thoroughly enjoyed everything and will be back in the future.
i absolutely love this place! Hands down some of the best sushi in Pittsburgh. The red crab and spicy scallop hand roll are delicious. The dynamite crab plate is a must share every time. Make sure to try any cocktail, i always have them surprise me with something good! Remember you are also here for the experience of this place. Patrick is an excellent bartender/server. Needless to say, I'll be back for more and will continue to go back as long as this place still stands :)
The food was amazing, the service impeccable. Our server went above and beyond helping a non sushi fan to select dishes. I started with the salad with ginger dressing which was crisp and flavorful. The crab plate was perfect. Each bite felt like an explosion of goodness in my mouth. The spicy tuna sushi was unusual (open faced ) and again perfectly spiced. We finished with tge chocolate cake which can only be described as decadent! Our first time here will not be the last.
Gi-Jin never disappoints! Every visit is a treat — the food is always immaculate, fresh, and bursting with flavor. The dessert is truly something to dream of — the perfect finish to an incredible meal. Heather and Patrick make the experience even better with their exceptional service — attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming. One of Pittsburgh's best dining experiences, hands down!
Ambience, food, and waiter were all good. The restaurant was half full and we felt that our drinks, food, and anything extra that we asked for took longer than it should have for a restaurant at this price point.
We were underwhelmed by the chef's sushi plate. Of the five pieces, one was delicious, one was quite good and three were nothing special. At $52 for the plate, all five should have been delicious. We also had some hand rolls. The mushroom is a standout. We felt like we were being a bit rushed - like asking about dessert while we still had dinner in front of us. But it was an above average experience and we'll definitely give it another go!
The food and ambience was excellent. Service was slow and price for quality/portion size far too high.
Overall experience was good.
Started with the beef tataki - would not recommend. The night market sauce, whatever that is…was giving Mr. Yoshida teriyaki, but way too salty. It overpowered the beef and there was no way to cleanse your palate between bites nor to avoid the sauce.
Red crab hand roll could have used more crab and less mayo.
It got so much better though, seafood was very fresh. The best bites of the night were the hamachi sashimi - very clean tasting, just fatty enough…I could have a couple more servings of those. Botan ebi nigiri was slightly buttery and so delicious. The snow crab also so so good.
I also had the toro hand roll, the bluefin toro and scallops sashimi.
Service was great, and it was a cozy, cute place. I felt that it was casual and not too pretentious.
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I only had a cocktail and some hand rolls but they were excellent. I’ll be back to try more.
Louder than usual near the end of our dinner, but that wasn't an issue. We could still (mostly) hear each other talk. The service and food were exceptional, as always. Gi-Jin remains my favorite Pittsburgh restaurant for a reason.
This is a best in class restaurant. I have been there multiple times and it does not disappoint. It is pricey but you get what you pay for.
The vodka martini with Haku Vodka was outstanding. The sushi was very fresh. I had the nigiri and loved it. Top-notch food and drinks. Great selection of Japanese whiskeys. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant serves the best sushi in Pittsburgh! Fish is flown in fresh from Japan daily and you can tell by how amazing the flavor is!
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