46 Best Japanese Restaurants in Pittsburgh

“If you want to enter a whimsical world populated by dragons, unicorns and good sushi then go to Maya sushi! Their dragon roll is not only fresh and tasty (delicious rice) it’s served with a dragon statuette. I think we can all agree that eating sushi and looking at an adorable dragon is better than eating sushi and staring at no adorable dragons. And if you disagree then I’m sorry you have no happiness in your life.“

“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.“

“Overall, our experience at OTARU was exceptional. Our evening started with warm hand towels that bloomed into flowers in front of our eyes. Our server, Noah, expertly guided our party of four through the menu. With his suggestions in mind, we ordered an array of dishes among us and enjoyed every one. Special shout outs go to the roasted salmon entree and the wine selection. This is not even to mention the view of the city. I would recommend both OTARU and Noah to any diner and we definitely will be back! Five stars.“

“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.“

“Best quality sushi and service in the city ❤“

“Umami is a vibe! The artwork, music, and service come together to create an incredible atmosphere. I’ve been there twice for dinner and absolutely loved the takoyaki (fried octopus balls, they were perfectly cooked. The gyudon (beef rice bowl) was just okay, but the rayu cucumbers were delightful and had the perfect crunch! It’s a great spot for a date night, especially with their shareable plates. You should definitely make a reservation before going!“

“Overall I would say this place is really good!! We did go back when it was first opening up, so I think there was some learning curves.. I am eager to get back and try it again!
Our waitress was very nice! Everything was explained to us very well.
We ordered appetizers- spring rolls and gyoza, both were very good!
When they came out, we ordered our first sushi, it took over 45 minutes for our first sushi to come out.
We ordered the yellowtail jalapeño and the dynamite roll.
Being honest, I didn’t care for the yellowtail jalapeño roll. The raw jalapeño over took the whole thing- that’s just my opinion though.
HOWEVER the dynamite roll, AMAZING.
Definitely the star of the show and I feel like I could have eaten 100 of them.
Unfortunately that’s all we got with our AYCE though because of how long everything was taking.
But my food was so good. So I highly recommend!
Will update when I go back about timing!“

“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!“

“The restaurant side of Golden Gai has finally opened, and it didn’t disappoint! Their takeout sushi was hit or miss (it got markedly better over time) but they clearly took the time to fine-tune the restaurant before opening, and I’m glad they did. The sushi (the golden roll) and small plates (spicy cucumbers, grilled chicken, and miso cod) were phenomenal. The drinks were on point also. Reservations are hard to come by, but if you’re okay with booking a few weeks out or eating a little later it’s not too hard to get one.“

“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!“

“First time customer. Excellent in every way.“

“When we need something fast, at a great value and tasty, we had yo yhe Mall food court and get Sarku Japan’s chicken or shrimp cooked on the hibachi. You get a protein, vegetables and either steamed rice, fried rice or noodles for an extra charge.The service here is fast and friendly, the chefs work very fast and hard all day pumping out the delicious teriyaki chicken or shrimp. My wife asks dor mo sauce and they make here chicken separate on the hibachi.The quantity they give you is a lot and we never leave here hungry. They even will add extra chicken for an up charge, but unless you are very very hungry, it is not needed. They also do a small porion of just rice and chicken.We have been goung here for many years and it is a great place for fast, healthy, tasty and reasonable priced food for lunch or dinner.“

“This place has immaculate service and I absolutely refer them for food and chill ambiance. Yall are good people!!

Wheelchair accessibility: From what I scheduled, the wheelchair accessibility was amazing and they were absolutely accommodating. My experience was amazing!!“

“Clean, fresh, thoughtful, technical, friendly, affordable... It's been ages since a Japanese restaurant hit all these notes for me. I had sushi rolls, husband had ramen every aspect of both items were spot on, would recommend if you appreciate pleasant surprises.“

“I've been to this location several times over the years and never had a bad experience. Everything is always fresh and they appreciate the business. I hadn't been there in a while and they still remembered me from my frequent visits. One of my favorite sushi places in Pittsburgh.“

“Sakkio, sarku, nori. No matter. I have been eating here for years. It's my favorite because I know what I am getting every time. FRESH cooked food. Generous portions. Delicious teriyaki, usually over rice. I've never had a bad meal here in over 15 years.

Get the beef teriyaki. It will change your life.“

“awesome service, awesome food, it's a must try!“

“Stop scrolling and just map here and go already! I grew up on the island of Guam with a wide variety of fresh authentic Asian food at my fingertips. Often eating Asian food is sad for me because it is so far from what I remember and reminds me of how far away I feel from the Pacific Ocean. Now that I’ve found this place, there’s nowhere else I will be going when I’m homesick and hungry. The owner and his family are simply precious, radiating quiet kindness and familial warmth to every guest who came in. They are a new restaurant, but the owners (both chefs) knew people by name and asked new guests their names, and served exquisite and beautiful food I will be thinking about for days. If you can, bring a friend with you so you can share something from Japan and something from Thailand on your first visit. You won’t regret it. Oh, and the donuts…

Vegetarian options: Most menu items can be made vegetarian or vegan!

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu, very relaxed and unpretentious, owners are parents and happy to host children.“

“Beautiful. Show stopping. Electrifying. I will be back.“

“the best spring roll in Pittsburgh be back“

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

“I love this place! As far as All You Can Eat goes, they have tasty fresh food always! GREAT FLAVOR, and usually pretty quick and friendly service. Plenty of seating as well to ensure pretty quick turnover times for tables too.

I LOVE sushi and this place is top notch in my opinion. The sushi is always guaranteed to fulfill my want for some yummy goodness. Its hard up here to find good sushi but at the price point you really can't beat it. There are also a bunch of other choices for food too. Great appetizers, soup, sushi and even American food choices too for the kids.

I will be back!“

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

“Got takeout a few times now and have been happy with both the quality and quantity of food for the price. A pile of meat on a pile of rice, generously sauced... can't find much to complain about. General Tso's has a nice lingering heat that builds as you eat without overwhelming the other flavors in the sauce. Orange chicken could stand to be fruitier, but that's me nitpicking“

“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 had a birthday dinner here. I had the Shrimp Teriyaki and an egg roll the food was just ok other people had raved about. The teriyaki overpowered everything on the oven heated plate. The egg roll was cold 🥶 and not right out of the fryer. I did try a Japanese made Whiskey 🥃 and a Sapporo beer. The meal and drinks were about 35.00. The Wasabi was deadly

Parking: Free“

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

“A nice open Asian food hall with options from different vendors. Korean Vietnamese ETC… lots of seating a centrally located bar in the middle of the hall. I got pork shoulder and Shishito peppers ? in a rice bowl ? reasonably priced. It’s in the Old Terminal building. Pay at the vendor station and they bring it to you.“

“Great food I love this place“

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

“Food was decent . The waiter was fast and he food was timed well. Only issue was the appetizer was a bit on the small size and seemed over fried. Maybe they fry it and then set it aside and then fry it again when ordered to heat it up. Other than that I liked the res of the food and the atmosphere.“

“Awesome experience will be back“

“The owner is so nice and the shrimp ramen was amazing. The other people in my group got beef ramen and a chicken dish that they loved too. Hope to come back next time we’re in the area!“

“This was a nice very reasonably priced small sushi establishment. Parking however was a nightmare, so if possible walk to this location. The staff was very friendly and gave me a good recommendation. I had the Eye of the Tiger Roll and it was great. It was spicy but I like it that way and in my personal opinion if you’re not crying a little bit then it’s not spicy enough. Haha. Hopefully this helped with your selection. Overall, I would definitely recommend to come here for lunch.“

“Very well decorated, seems humble from the outside but once you step in you are greeted with great service and a genuine Asian atmosphere. They have all you can eat sushi here and many options to choose from including my favorite CHICKEN tempura roll! I was able to order some salmon, crunchy roll, spicy tuna roll.. and if you don’t want to do the sushi you can always have the chicken or steak hibachi which comes with a sort of honey bbq sauce on top of it. Both were very delicious. They honestly put a lot of protein in the sushi so if you’re a fan of the raw, go for it! The only thing was that in some fo the google images it appears to say the all you can eat is 23 dollars but it’s actually 29 which is still a pretty incredible deal for the amount they offer to you, but of course 23 would be better lol“

“We had to wait 45 minutes for a chef to cook at our table. Thus was hard as we had a young child getting impatient. Server never asked if we wanted anything more than water and ran past us so fast we couldn't even ask. Then claimed ice cream was on him cause of our wait when that was clearly included in price.“

“I had the Volcano bowl and 2 rolls to go which were of exceptional quality, taste, and there was plenty to eat in each dish. They gave me the extra wasabi that I requested so a big thanks for that. I was taking out and while waiting, the music was very loud and was some kind of screaming, brain splitting noise that I could live the rest of my life without hearing again. I'm sure it's a generational thing. They did turn it down
a notch which I appreciated but it sounded like somebody was being tortured so not really a pleasant sound or level to be exposed to whether eating in or waiting to escape the torture. Maybe something that is a bit more Japanese sushi fitting and calm would help the customer experience of the very good food. Could not possibly have eaten in this location but as take out, the food was great“

“The food was delicious, the service was good, the people and atmosphere was friendly, I enjoyed being there as well as the meal. The server was great showed friendliness, the cook was entertaining and talkative, a good company keeper.

Vegetarian options: There were option a person could choose to eat there as a vegetarian.“

“I’ve been going here since this place was called Sushi Fuku back in 2017 and I gotta say I realllyyy miss it. Since Atarashis takeover I have not noticed any improvements, in fact the food got significantly more expensive and the service got much slower. You used to be able to order your food in line and watch them prepare it in front of you, with the ability to customize. Now, you order on a screen with limited ability to customize and often wait 10-15 mins for your food. The containers in which the food is served changed from small, cardboard like containers to large, plastic ones, which feels very wasteful. The quality of the food is good and I still come here a lot, but I will never forget the old Sushi Fuku“

“We came during The lunch rush because a bunch of Asians were going in which is always a good sign.

The food was good. The service was uneven. My noodles with beef came on a chipped plate. See photo. I only gave it a good rating because everybody liked the food.“

“Thank you as always for a great experience! You always go above and beyond and take great care of us!“

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

“excellent food! excellent service! clean restaurant!“

“I have been dining here since at least about 2013 and I honestly enjoy my experience each and every time. Ten years later, and now a vegan, I order the “hot pepper tofu”, a variation of a go-to chicken dish that reminds why I continue to make the trek or pilgrimage to this day. Savory onions, heat from jalapeños, and sweet while comfortably searing chili sauce all come together for what I would probably have down for breakfast through dinner. Perfecting this at home might be okay for my wallet but I would still be searching for their friendly faces and comfortable, laidback atmosphere. Well done China Wok ✌️“

“GREAT SERVICE AND FOOD ALL AROUND!“

“This place is absolutely amazing! Wife and I have been here many, many times. This most recent time we went, the chef and service was perfect, as always. Cannot recommend this place enough! If you've never had Hibachi before and are considering trying it, you will NOT go wrong going here! We personally prefer getting the Filet and Shrimp when we go here, but you're not going to go wrong with any choice you make. And the appetizer salad and soup that comes with each meal is awesome too!

Parking: Large open lot for multiple stores, but there is more than enough

Wheelchair accessibility: It's all flat on the first floor, you won't have any issues here!“