Pittsburgh is an epicentre of industry in the United States and its history reflects this. It was previously known as the City of Steel because it supplied more than half of the nation’s steel demands. Recently, it is known as the City of Bridges as, with a whopping 446, it has more bridges than any other city in the world, including Venice. Pittsburgh also has a bustling food community. Their unofficial sandwich is the Primanti Bros. Coleslaw and Fries Sandwich, a creation of the legendary shop. They’re also the home of the original Big Mac burger. But, if you’re in the mood for some Japenese cuisine, we’ve got you covered. Japanese food is colourful, flavorful and pure deliciousness in every bite. Unfortunately, authentic Japanese restaurants are few in the city, but they’re definitely worth a visit. Keep reading to find out about the best Japanese restaurants In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to visit.
1. Umami
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Umami is considered one of the best and most authentic restaurants serving Japanese cuisine in the area. Their menu is seasonal, so they always have fresh ideas and ingredients, and they serve all kinds of Japanese cuisine, including teriyaki, sushi, tempura, udon, ramen and bento. The owner, Steve, takes care to ensure that all the meals are done perfectly and have a few added touches to ensure the best experience.
Their speciality cocktails are also particularly popular, as they have the right amount of sweetness and kick without an overwhelming alcohol taste. On the weekends, they hire a DJ to keep things lively and entertaining. Please note that it is hard to get reservations here, so do book well in advance.
Umami
Address: 202 38th St (Above Round Corner Cantina) Pittsburgh, PA 15201 United States
Website: Umami
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 4:30pm - 12am; Fri - Sat: 4:30pm - 2am (closed on Sun and Mon)
2. Kiku Japanese Restaurant
Kiku means chrysanthemum in Japanese. This restaurant’s origins date back to 1983 in Greensboro, when it was one of the first places to serve sushi in town. They have a variety of sashimi options, each of which is perfectly sliced. One of their most popular dishes is their sushi platter, which features a variety of bite-sized sushi pieces that are a steal!
And you don’t only get food when you come here, you get to sit amongst traditional Japanese décor and watch the chef make artistic sushi at the sushi bar. Overall, this spot is extremely affordable for the amount of food you get and for the service.
Kiku Japanese Restaurant
Address: 225 W Station Square Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15219 United States
Website: Kiku Japanese Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon: 5pm - 10pm; Tue - Thu: 12pm - 2pm & 5pm - 10pm; Fri: 12pm - 2pm & 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 12pm - 3pm & 4:30pm - 11pm; Sun: 12pm - 3pm & 4:30pm - 10pm
3. Little Tokyo Restaurant
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Little Tokyo is by no means little! They have four sushi chefs, which is far more than the average for one sushi restaurant! This ensures that the service is quick, the chefs aren’t overworked, and that there is no compromise on quality for the speed at which you get your food.
They offer a wide selection of meals, most popularly their fresh sushi and wine, Japanese beer, and sake. The rolls are exactly the right size, while other dishes, like their Sushi Deluxe, can be shared amongst two people easily.
Little Tokyo Restaurant
Address: 636 Washington Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15228 United States
Website: Little Tokyo Restaurant
Opening hours: (Lunch) Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm; (Dinner) Mon - Thu: 5pm - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 10:30pm; Sun: 4pm - 9:30pm
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4. Ginza Japanese
Ginza gets its name from the silver mint coin that was used during the Edo period. It is also a famous area in Tokyo. This is an upscale Japanese restaurant that serves traditional Japanese dishes, like yellowtail, snapper, and scallop sushi. They pride themselves on fresh, healthy options and ensure that their meals do not contain a lot of fattening ingredients. They also take care to lay out the dishes like artwork when bringing them out to you, making you feel like it’s a crime to ruin them.
Their rolls mix two or three popular sushi ingredients. For example, their Snow Roll contains shrimp tempura, snow crab and cucumber and their Red Tiger Roll contains spicy salmon and shrimp tempura.
Ginza Japanese
Address: 4734 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, United States
Website: Ginza Japanese
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm; Fri: 11am - 10:30pm; Sat: 12pm - 10:30pm; Sun: 12pm - 9pm (closed on Mon)
5. Ichiban Hibachi & Sushi Bar
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Ichiban Hibachi and Sushi Bar is a traditional Japanese restaurant that has also incorporated European themes into its dishes. They are a large restaurant, but still small enough to develop personal relationships with the customers, which speaks volumes about the people who run it.
The menu is filled with variety and you’ll find that you’ll have trouble choosing just one dish! Make sure you try their steak, as its always cooked well and is bursting with flavour in each bite. Don’t forget to ask about their special peach wine if you’re in the mood to try something new!
Ichiban Hibachi & Sushi Bar
Address: 983 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, United States
Website: Ichiban Hibachi & Sushi Bar
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 2:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:15pm; Sat: 1pm - 10:15pm; Sun: 12pm - 8:45pm
6. Chaya Japanese Cuisine
This restaurant is well known for producing authentic Japanese cuisine. They use simple recipes, fresh ingredients and classy presentation to produce the meals you’ll enjoy the most. They’re known for using ingredients that are not common to the United States but are quite often used in Japan, which ensures you’ll have the most authentic experience. These ingredients include toro and raw squid in fish sauce.
The servers wear kimonos and the owner/chef is Japanese and loves interacting with her guests as much as she can.
Chaya Japanese Cuisine
Address: 2032 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, United States
Website: Chaya Japanese Cuisine
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 5pm - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 9:45pm (closed on Sun)
7. Sushi Fuku
Sushi Fuku is unique in that you get to make your own sushi roll! Their goal is to help you create sushi exactly the way you want it, providing a ‘fast-casual’ atmosphere and quick satisfaction. There are four basic steps to making your own meal. Step one is to choose whether you want a sushi roll, poke bowl, sushi burrito or a poke salad. Step two involves choosing your protein, while step three involves choosing up to four toppings. The final step is to choose your sauces and garnishes.
Each roll is a giant roll that can be cut into 10 pieces, which makes sure you’re always full. For the health nuts and calorie counters, each ingredient has its calories listed, so you can also keep track of your input.
Sushi Fuku
Address: 120 Oakland Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Website: Sushi Fuku
Opening hours: 11am - 9pm (daily)
8. No. 1 Sushi Sushi
No. 1 Sushi Sushi’s interior is as cute as its name. It is small and intimate, which makes it difficult to get a seat during rush time. Nevertheless, they have fast service and are always consistent with their meals. They constantly have sushi specials to keep things interesting and they serve larger portions than most other similar restaurants in the area.
At 12 to 16 USD for their made to order rolls, along with a side dish, they’re considered quite affordable and truly good value for money.
No. 1 Sushi Sushi
Address: 436 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, United States
Website: No. 1 Sushi Sushi
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 8pm (closed on Sat & Sun)
9. Nakama
Nakama has been around for years and continues to impress! Their long term success ensures that they’re constantly busy, but they always ensure that the food and drinks are brought out quickly.
Like most other hibachi restaurants, they have a bar side and a hibachi side. The bar has good value for money during happy hour and is always a treat, while the hibachi side is always entertaining. Their tricks and feats make eating an experience. This makes it a good place to bring friends or family, however, it can get noisy, so it is not a good idea for business meals. Make sure you try their hibachi chateaubriand – a fillet seared in garlic butter.
Nakama
Address: 1611 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, United States
Website: Nakama
Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 11am - 10pm; Thu - Sat: 11am - 11pm; Sun: 1pm - 9pm
10. Umi Restaurant
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Umi is an upscale Japanese restaurant that serves smaller portions of food and is pricier, but you definitely won’t leave hungry. They maintain a high quality of preparation for the ultimate Japanese cuisine experience, not simply to just fill stomachs.
Their omakase is a seven-course meal that is perfect for a big celebration, like a birthday or a promotion. Their sushi platter just melts in your mouth and leaves you craving more and their perfectly made drinks are sure to keep you happy all night.
Umi Restaurant
Address: 5847 Ellsworth Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Website: Umi Restaurant
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 5pm - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 10:30pm (closed on Mon and Sun)
Enjoy Pittsburgh!
Whether you’re in town for the sights or for the food, you’re sure to have your fill of fun. What do you think about these restaurants? Do let us know if you check them out!
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