42 Best Japanese Restaurants in Pittsburgh

“Best Japanese restaurant in the burgh? Might be. Been here 3 times so far and highly recommended the full Omakase with the sake pairing, the hand rolls for a custom mix and match experience, and the treasure box. The main differentiator from other similar restaurants by far is the fish quality and attention to detail. The fish here is incredibly fresh and is prepared with accompaniments that suit each bite perfectly.

View is incredible, very nice at sunset.

Wait staff have all been very nice and helpful in making a good experience and guiding the choices of my non-sushi eating mom when I’ve brought her. I have tried bites of the cooked main dishes she has gotten, and while they are good too, they do not stand out in the way the sushi options do.

That being said you can’t go wrong here, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Extensive drink options too, I’m a fan of the Junmai Ginjo options they have.“

“I love this place. I can’t say enough about it, the service, the portions, the grade of fish I was served, everything is always spot on. I’d recommend the seaweed salad and the sushi and sashimi platter.“

“This is the kind of place that I don't really want to rate that high because I want to keep it to myself. but they need ratings so that they can keep their doors open. so that I can enjoy this food for a long time to come. which is the best. and boba tea is Two Doors. it's an all-in-one white girls dream“

“our server Nimra - outstanding drinks - Yummy food - exceptionall overall experience - price less“

“Our server Chloe was extremely friendly and at the same time professional and informative. Her suggestions were spot on! We sat at the bar and loved watching the chef work. He also gave great suggestions and was really warm and welcoming. Amazing atmosphere, food was exceptional and just loved this place!!“

“$33 all you can eat sushi - great deal and food was great!!!“

“I recently ate at Kiku and the sushi was the best I have ever eaten. The sushi was fresh and delicious, as it has been every time I have eaten there. It is definitely the best sushi in the area. You can taste the true flavor of the fish without sauces or spices. At Kiku you will enjoy an authentic sushi experience that won't disappoint.“

“Delicious donburi (rice bowl with toppings), yummy Japanese curry! Casual, order at counter. Quick friendly service! Can’t wait to try more of their menu!“

“I 2nd the comment “Best Sushi in Pittsburgh” Fresh fresh. Sweet Potato Tempura Appetizer is the bomb. Just found this hidden gem, I’ll be coming back again & again. Must try 5 star Sushi“

“been here a few times now, the food is always awesome, best sushi I've ever had hands down. couldn't recommend this place enough.“

“Golden Gai restaurant serves Japanese foods. My husband and I had a reservation for dinner at the bar counter. We ate the ginger salad, spicy tuna rice cake, spicy scallop maki roll, nigiri plate, and matcha misu. We thought that the quality was good but did not quite match the higher price point.“

“I have too many words to share to describe this establishment. Tonight was my first experience dining here, after a day date with my boyfriend we decided we were in the mood for hibachi. The first mistake we made was driving from Robinson to Carnegie to dine at Benihana‘s. Within thirty minutes of being there, we left (but that’s another story) Unsatisfied and still very hungry, we decided to stop in at Sapporo’s. They didn’t open until 4:30 (at this time it was 4PM) and noticing the website says reservations only, I called to make sure it was okay we dine in. The man on the phone said what time can you be here and I informed him we were already in the parking lot. He told me “I’ll see you in thirty minutes” The moment we walked in we already knew we made the right decision. The table we sat at was full of kind people. Everyone was talking, sharing stories, laughing etc. it literally felt like we were sitting at the dinner table with FAMILY. The chef came out who happens to be the owner. A one man show, and boy did he kill it! The food was so fresh. I had the filet and scallops and it was cooked to perfection. Not only did he make a great meal. He shares stories himself, took the time to actually enjoy our company and show his appreciation that we were there. He must be the sweetest man I’ve ever met. His wife was very pleasant as well! The waitress was so accommodating and very on top of things with her being the only one there. I honestly think this is the longest review I ever made… I could go on and on but long story short, you will NOT be disappointed with Sapporos.! Living nearly 5 minutes away, this will be our forever date night spot!“

“Beautiful place for dinner and the food astronomical good!“

“The tonkatsu ramen was amazing! The sushi had generous cuts of fresh, melt in your mouth salmon. Service was very friendly and welcoming. Go there!“

“Awesome experience will be back“

“This is my new favorite sushi spots. The food was phenomenal, service was excellent and overall the restaurant is very clean. Only thing I will say is that it’s a bit pricy, well worth it though.
For reference the photo that I posted was the sushi I got plus a 20$ bottle of sake. Came out to 88$ + tip.“

“Great food , good service!!!“

“Great food I love this place“

“Absolutely wonderful menu, service, and food! Always a pleasure to dine here. Love to support one of the best restaurants in Pittsburgh.“

“Got take out from here tonight! It was absolutely delicious. Great prices, good portion sizes and the best Yumyum sauce I’ve ever had! We will definitely be back!“

“This place is fantastic!I used to work in SHV, and I would have killed for a sushi joint like this back in those days. Based on the prices and location, I would have never expected such a high quality meal with such a pleasant staff experience. I believe the gentleman who assisted me was named Bawi (I could have misheard). He could not have been more kind and gracious. I was there at the end of the night after a fairly slow weekday for them, and he was telling me how they make all of their Sushi fresh --every single day. Since they would not be carrying any of their pre-prepared rolls into the next day, he sent me home with a few samples of some rolls to try something new and share w/ my family. We loved everything!I highly recommend giving them a chance the next time you find yourself in or around the food court!“

“An amazing, inviting environment to share delicious dim sum and traditional Cantonese dishes! Every aspect of the experience, from the well crafted cocktails to the impeccable service is without equal in the area, while also providing a more relaxed, family style vibe to the experience. One of my main "go tos" when dining out!“

“We ate here on Christmas Day and the staff was so courteous. My son mentioned that he is vegetarian and the chef made his food before any meat touched the griddle. It was such a small thing and we didn’t ask for this—they just did it. What a lovely touch that put my son at ease. Will come back for sure!“

“Sushi bomb is amazing. All you can for pretty much everything on the menu (except alcohol)? Heck yeah. It's hard not over eat! The Crazy Monkey Roll and the King Lobster Roll are the absolute greatest. But just try as much as you can. But dont leave too much behind or you'll get charged extra. And they even have ice cream cups if you or the kids are so inclined. Even my kid loves to try all the different sushi! The staff is friendly too. My only complaint is they open too late. And the parking lot is too narrow.“

“WOW. I ordered a sushi bowl with mixed greens, corn, kimchi, tofu, seaweed strips, wasabi, and ponzu. Soooo good! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Amazing gluten free crepes! Fast service, great flavor! I will definitely be back for more!“

“So many choices! Everything we had was awesome!“

“Top tier teriyaki! I've been to many places and I always make a trip to visit this spot when I'm in town. I've been eating here since I was a kid and would recommend it to anyone and everyone. Everyone is very nice and made it a great and pleasant experience which always keeps me coming back!“

“Visiting from out of town. We live in central PA so there’s not much Japanese food. When it’s cold out katsu curry just hits the spot and theirs is absolutely delicious. Loved how the spice builds and the rice soaked up the curry. The beni shoga is delicious on top of curry dipped bites of katsu“

“Stumbled upon Katana when our usual spot in Robinson was closed between lunch / dinner. OMG happy we did, so fresh and flavorful. The Chefs rolled to order and served proper items accordingly. Our server was very personable and actually made conversation and checked back on us regularly. Sorry for the half eaten plate wanted to get picture first but blacked out and dug in!! This is now our spot for ayce sushi absolutely love it!!“

“the best spring roll in Pittsburgh be back“

“We had the privilege of dining here, and everything we ordered from bubble tea to fried fish and popcorn chicken to dumplings to green beans was delicious! The establishment was very clean, and service was excellent. A window into the kitchen showed that the dim sum is indeed handmade. Highly recommend!“

“5 star sushi and some very creative options to choose from. My 5 year old and I are the only ones in my house that like sushi so I took her on a mommy and me date here. She loved it and so did I. If you're a fan of Crab Rangoon you will not be disappointed by the Crab Rangoon roll 😋“

“Best food in allegheny county. Love coming here.“

“Good selection with well seasoned broths. Their curry Ramen and udon are some the best in the area. If ramen isn't your thing they have really good chicken karage, stir fry and fresh edamame

They've added a couple staple Japan donburi (rice bowls) to the menu which is great.

In this heat the summer special hiyashi chuukka is a great way to refresh.“

“Delicious hibachi food and setup!! We always make it a point to drive 2 hours a few times a year for their hibachi! Worth the drive!!“

“just got to order tonight from them and it was definitely the food that I needed to hit the spot. as for the quality of food, outstanding. But I went through a third party so the delivery was late LOL but that's okay, when I got it it was still hot and the quality did not diminish so I'll definitely be ordering from China Wonk again.“

“I had a reservation for dinner at 4, prior to my show. I was alone, as my friend was unable to be there. I had the Lychee martini to start , then the pork Gyoza, then the short rib Robata. Both were excellent. My server was very nice. She recommended both dishes and the martini. They were Spot on. The only thing was, it was just a wee bit dark. I will not take so long to return.“

“5 star sushi and some very creative options to choose from. My 5 year old and I are the only ones in my house that like sushi so I took her on a mommy and me date here. She loved it and so did I. If you're a fan of Crab Rangoon you will not be disappointed by the Crab Rangoon roll 😋“

“Great experience, made reservations and got seated right away. Waitress was awesome, she took our drink orders as soon as we sat down. Soup and salad came really fast after we placed our orders. Chef showed up quickly and did a great job, food was really good!!“

“I’ve been coming here for years and I always request Cassie as my server because she pays so much attention to detail. This past weekend, I saw her helping out in all areas of the restaurant. She is so quick on her feet, efficient and has an effortless flow. We love coming here because of her and the hibachi tables ofc! She is a joy to be around. Def recommend the food and her service!!!!“

“Wasn't worth the 40 minute drive or the $120 bill for 5 ppl with one of them being 3.“