I have been here several times and the food and service never fail.
(5)
Katie C.
This is the best sushi in Pittsburgh. I have been to every sushi restaurant in Pittsburgh, including Umi, and I feel comfortable putting Little Tokyo at the top. Okay, real talk: this is gonna get gushy. I love this place. Not gonna lie, the outside of the store looks straight up sketchy. It's on East Carson in South Side and is surrounded by a less-than-nice area. The exterior is lit with cheesy neon signs and a fake, Chinese-looking set of doors. But their service is really friendly and their sashimi is completely fresh. The sashimi test is pretty simple: if it tastes buttery, crisp and melts in your mouth, it's the real deal. If it has any kind of fishy, salty or ocean-y odor or taste, chances are it's been sitting out for a while or hasn't been kept cold enough. If you're a sushi person chances are you've ordered rolls with crab in them before. Surprise: most of the time it isn't real crab. Little Tokyo, on the other hand, puts real crab in their rolls.... for like... half the price of anywhere else. In fact, all of the rolls are priced ridiculously cheaply (under 13 dollars, even for stuff like dragon rolls and scallop rolls). How do they do this? Illegal fish smuggling operation? Child labor factory of sushi chefs? Honestly, I don't care, it tastes awesome.
(5)
B. L.
This is my absolute FAVORITE South Side lunch spot. While I'm not a sushi fan, I find the very tasty "Kitchen Chef's Specialties" quite a bargain. The Yankiniku is delicious and the beef nearly melts in your mouth. It comes with steamed veggies that are cooked just right--not mushy, but not too crunchy either--and choice of miso soup or a house salad. As an added bonus, the service is consistently warm and friendly. I've also tried the Butaniku Shogayaki, Tonkatsu, and Chicken Katsu. All were equally good and just $7.95. I'm not sure you'll find a better lunch anywhere for that price. Dinner is reasonably priced too and everything is available for take out.
(4)
Caitilin G.
Excellent sushi. Portions are try perfect size, not too big. And they have one of the best ginger salad dressings I've had!
(4)
Michael S.
From my blog post: "Some may know, I love eating and experiencing new places. The world famous Carnegie Deli in NYC. The original Texas Hots in Wellsville, NY. Quaker Steak and Lube in Western PA. This evening, we visited the Little Tokyo Bistro in the Southside of Pittsburgh. Now, I've had sushi before. But this was the brunch bar the next day after getting drunk at the Christmas party at Nemecolin a few years ago. Not the greatest of experience, all things considered. So we invaded... I was attempting to master the art of the chop sticks, which didn't go so well at first... Sorg gets cultural on 12seconds.tv Now, I started getting the hang of it by the time my delectable Dragon Roll showed up. But then a splinter stabbed me in the roof of the mouth. Japanese culture fail. Back to my American fork. I may blame Ja for sabotaging the chop sticks... I was astounded by the American-themed foods, such as the Pittsburgh Roll and Philly Roll. I attempted the latter, thanks to Will, and the cream cheese was a nice mixture. I now presume the Pittsburgh Roll has coleslaw and fries piled on it... But the greatest was when the staff learned it was Will's birthday, the cause for our togetherness. The music started blasting happy birthday, and Will got a pineapple on fire...on...fire.... But all kidding aside, it was a great night with a group of friends I haven't had a chance to just hang out with for a while. And I'm now hooked on Japanese food. A great thank you to the restaurant, as we kept them rocking about an hour after their closing time, and they were very kind, regardless with our large, unwieldy group. "
(4)
Chad P.
Really good sushi, especially for the price. I've never been disappointed here, which is saying something. It's definitely not the trendiest spot..but it is really tasty. The atmosphere here is pretty standard asian restaurant...nice, simple. The wait staff is attentive and fast. I've had more than a few free desserts after getting sushi here. The food is nice, but I can only comment on the sushi. The selections are fresh and prepared nicely. The Hawaii roll is literally one of the coolest rolls I've had anywhere, with blue crab and tempura shrimp...the texture is great. All of their rolls and nigiri are good. I've been very, very satisfied here. The sake selection is also nice.
(5)
Loraine I.
We hadn't been in PGH for a couple of years and wanted some sushi in a convenient place. After running out of noisy Nakama, this place was a tasty jewel on Carson.
(4)
r. h.
Like Sakura, this is another Chinese owned sushi place. Their sushi pieces are usually succulent. Though a tad on the expensive side, they offer a more generous serving size than Sakura, who has a similar pricing. Friendly service. Little Tokyo also delivers via Campusfood.com (though it requires a $4 delivery charge).
(3)
Eric B.
This place rocks. California roll, eel roll, Pittsburgh roll & edamame. All wonderful. The waitress was a sweetheart and was so nice. Inexpensive too.
(5)
JJ K.
Update to a solid 4 stars. Went back to Little Tokyo Bistro the other day with a group of friends and got the sushi, sashimi, and maki boat. everything was fresh and sooooo tasty. the boat was decently priced and enough to feed 5 hungry people. highly recommend!
(4)
Sarah R.
3.5 stars! Cheery hosts and an a very efficient server. Sushi chefs greeted the hell out of us. Haha. Interior tries to go for a trendy look, but doesn't quite achieve it... which is something I actually found endearing, somehow.. The sushi was very tasty and fresh, but took a very long time to come out--but I think that was due to one table that ordered four trays worth of sushi (eek!) right before us. We ordered a few pieces of nigiri (VERY generous cuts) and a couple of rolls that weren't drowning in sauce, but were well balanced with the amount of rice-to-fish. We shared a chicken-katsu entree, which was a solid dish... just kind of pricey for what it is.. We also ordered a squid appetizer (ika yaki) but it ended up being painfully salty. Eek! I would give this place FOUR stars for the sushi, but the other dishes were kind of meh. Will DEFINITELY be here in the future for sushiiiiiii. yum yum.
(3)
Sophia C.
I love this sushi place--I've tried basically every sushi place in Pittsburgh in Oakland and Squirrel Hill, and this place is definitely the best in the 'burb aside from Chaya in Squirrel Hill. (I have yet to try Penn Fish Market, but I've heard that's amazing as well!) It is not nearly as expensive as Chaya, but the sashimi is just as delicious and fresh. I personally LOVE the white tuna and yellowtail. :) The nigiri pieces are always served with a little lemon wedge that they cut into a snail shape, which is beyond adorable. The whole ambiance is authentic, from the outside of the restaurant to the inside. The owner of Little Tokyo Bistro is so sweet. My friend and I love this place so much we went twice in one day, and she actually remembers us now and greet us very warmly everytime we go now :) The chef's sushi bar is right in front, and they are all very friendly. The food takes a while to come, but that is because they prepare everything after you order it, so it's fresh. The waitresses are very sweet as well. I highly recommend this restaurant. My friend and I always go all the way from CMU to southside just to eat here xD Plus--it's open late!
(5)
Angela I.
I absolutely love this restaurant. As you walk to you seat, the sushi chefs greet you and make you feel immediately welcomed. The business is clean and modern, and the staff is very friendly. The sushi always tastes fresh, and I like that you can see the chefs making it right there. I've never ordered anything but sushi, though, so I can't vouch for other dishes. I never go anywhere else for sushi!
(5)
Will R.
My Go-To sushi place in Pittsburgh. The prices are reasonable, the staff and chefs are friendly and helpful and the food is top notch. I usually stick to the sushi and appetizers and I've never been let down by either. Great for a quiet date night. 5 stars well earned.
(5)
Buddy G.
There's a saying in the oil field for some who talks a big game then can't deliver: "He's all hat and no cattle!" This saying can easily be adapted to sushi restaurants: "All tank and no fish." I'd refer to a sushi restaurant as all tank and no fish if what I'm paying for is a sushi experience instead of a sushi meal. It may just be me but I'd rather pay for the food than the ambiance. You know the kind of place, there's a DJ, no room at a bar crowded with cast offs from America's Top Model and gladiators from the Steelers practice squad, the staff looks like a Benetton ad, and after a few sake bombs you could mistake your location for a night club. The interior and location of this restaurant translates into very expensive fish for customer; fish that isn't always fresh or thoughtfully made. Tell you what I am looking for in a sushi joint: Japanese nationals. It is very comforting to go into a Japanese restaurant and see actual Japanese people running the place. This is what you are going to find at Little Tokyo Bistro, a friendly Japanese family preparing and serving your food. They invented it, so in my opinion their version is best. The second thing I look for is the quality/freshness of the fish on the sashimi platter. This is fish in its truest essence. It's not fried or encased in cream cheese, sitting on rice or wrapped in seaweed. No sir, just the fish. We ate the sushi deluxe platter at Tokyo Bistro 4 times in one week and not one bite tasted anything but fresh. Tastiest fish I've had in Pittsburgh so far and that is why we will keep going back. That is not to say we haven't enjoyed their rolls as well. Had one the other night that at the time I could have sworn was the tastiest thing I've ever eaten. The only thing I wish they did at Little Tokyo Bistro was keep a few more bottles of sake chilled, because sometimes, one bottle just ain't gonna cut it!
(5)
BL T.
Little Tokoyo kicks Nakama's ASS. not that that's any real feat. i'm just sayin'.. as far as southisde sushi options go, choose this place hands down. No, I absolutely love their spicy tuna. I love it as the spicy tuna tartar appetizer, i love it as maki, i love it as a handroll. <3 Very pleasant staff as well.
(4)
Patrick M.
I do the sushi lunch specials quite often here. It's delish and heaps cheaper than the dinners. Haven't tried anything else yet tho, but really happy with the sushi.
(5)
Tamara H.
I've been to this place once before and it was great both times. We got the sushi/sashimi combo- the albacore was wonderful. Everything is so fresh, the sushi chefs are polite and welcoming, and the service is great. I've never had better salad than this (and the Little Tokyo in Mt. Lebanon) because the ginger dressing is real ginger (not random and creamy like other sushi places). We ordered just enough food (not too much) so we got fried ice cream for dessert- delicious!! :P
(5)
Sally B.
The sushi was very fresh and extremely delicious! I will definitely be coming back. The atmosphere is quiet and great for catching up with friends without having to wait a long time for a table.
(4)
Evan M.
I've been here several times, and I really enjoy the sushi. Probably the best you'll be able to get in the South Side. The service is great, the sushi chefs are on the ball, and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxing. Excellent for dates or business meetings. If the scallop sashimi is available, i recommend it highly. I think I've only had beer there, but I seem to remember that there was a bar setup somewhere.
(4)
Jason H.
Not a bad place for some good priced sushi. The service was good and the fact I wasn't sitting crowded with other people sitting right next to me was a plus. If you are coming here to save a buck and have a chill environment this is your place. Not a place where you need to all decked out for just come good food and Japanese beer.
(3)
Pamela G.
Actually, 3 and a half stars. The food is good - nothing really leaps out, but everything is fresh and well priced. Service is attentive and friendly. My major hesitation is the ambiance. It's clean, but really very dingy and rather depressing - the seats on the booths move when someone sits down behind you. Also the music - 70's rock - is pretty jarring - how about some nice koto music????
(3)
A M.
I really wanted to like this place, because I have fond memories of its sister restaurant in Mt. Lebo. No such luck, I went there last night for the first time. It's located on E. Carson St., which is good because the s. side needs more sushi options than nakama. The first thing that struck me was when we walked in there was a "boom box" blasting mid 80's love songs. You know, Journey, Pat Benatar and the like. We walked in and were greeted by a friendly host who sat us at a nice table in the corner. It was crowded which is normally a good sign. The service was prompt for the drinks. We got a bottle of reasonablypriced chardonnay. It took forever for our sushi, which was disappointing. The warm towels are also a nice touch. I really didn't care for my sashimi overall. The way it was sliced was very unattractive to me. It was big hunks of fish that didn't look all that appetizing the way it was presented. The salmon was good once I cut the pieces into smaller bits. It was fresh for sure. The albacore tuna had a weird color to it and while it tasted okay again the way it was cut was unappetizing. I also tried the conch, which was okay but probably not the best thing to order sashimi style, better in a ceviche I'd guess. My friend she ordered the rolls. I'm not a big roll guy, but I tried a few. The Philly roll was pretty good and reasonably priced, but I'll pass on the cream cheese with my sushi if it's up to me. The lobster roll wasn't that good. The lobster had too much mayo and we barely touched it. The softshell crab rolls were okay, but I only tried a little. Again, I'm not the best to judge rolls because overall I don't care for them. My friend said she didn't think much of them and she has tried many "sushi" rolls in her time. The prices were okay, but maybe a bit high. The atmosphere kind of sucked again with the blaring 80's music. I probably won't go back again, too many other options.
(2)
Jillian L.
I heard great things about this place, which is why I was really looking forward to it. Not sure if I hit them on an off night, but the sushi was not good. I sure hope this isn't the best sushi in Pittsburgh. Didn't care for the atmoshphere...kind of dingy.
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Jesse K.
When in Pittsburgh's South Side and craving sushi most people flock to the corner of 17th and Carson to Nakama. When I first moved into the neighborhood I followed suit. After squeezing myself into a chair at the sushi bar to avoid the painfully long wait, I was served below average sushi during which I could hardly hear the person next to me talking. Personally, I don't need valet parking, button down shirts and high heels to enjoy my sushi. I was officially on the hunt for another sushi joint in my neighborhood. Little Tokyo Bistro was next up on my list. Upon entering the sushi bar is immediately to the right and I was greeted with a smile and a "Hello!" by the chef's. I then was promptly seated and already liked the more subdued, low-key atmosphere. The décor is what you would typically expect from a sushi restaurant. The most important thing for me is cleanliness (besides food) and in my experience Little Tokyo meets this requirement. For starters we decided on miso soup and seaweed salad. The miso soup was a bit lacking in the substance department but the seaweed salad was very satisfying. During this Friday evening, it was busy but not overcrowded and it took about 20 minutes for our rolls to arrive at our table. Like most sushi restaurants, the rolls are served family style and are brought out on one plate. We asked the waitress to point out the names of each roll so we knew who ordered what, perfect. On this evening, I had decided on a yellow fin, spicy tuna, and an eel roll. All three were fresh and terrific tasting. More importantly the sushi stayed together as picked it up with my chop sticks and dipped it in my wasabi soy sauce mixture (admittedly 3/4th wasabi...I love the stuff). There is nothing more frustrating than sushi that falls apart as you pick it up. Upon our exit we were again greeted with a friendly smile and a "Thank You!" by the chef's. If I'm craving sushi and I want to stay in the South Side, Little Tokyo Bistro is my go-to place. Another plus is they are available for pickup. I've had about a dozen meals here and all of them have been very solid. This isn't my favorite sushi in Pittsburgh (Andy's wins that award) but it sure hits the spot as my neighborhood favorite.
(4)Mary W.
I have been here several times and the food and service never fail.
(5)Katie C.
This is the best sushi in Pittsburgh. I have been to every sushi restaurant in Pittsburgh, including Umi, and I feel comfortable putting Little Tokyo at the top. Okay, real talk: this is gonna get gushy. I love this place. Not gonna lie, the outside of the store looks straight up sketchy. It's on East Carson in South Side and is surrounded by a less-than-nice area. The exterior is lit with cheesy neon signs and a fake, Chinese-looking set of doors. But their service is really friendly and their sashimi is completely fresh. The sashimi test is pretty simple: if it tastes buttery, crisp and melts in your mouth, it's the real deal. If it has any kind of fishy, salty or ocean-y odor or taste, chances are it's been sitting out for a while or hasn't been kept cold enough. If you're a sushi person chances are you've ordered rolls with crab in them before. Surprise: most of the time it isn't real crab. Little Tokyo, on the other hand, puts real crab in their rolls.... for like... half the price of anywhere else. In fact, all of the rolls are priced ridiculously cheaply (under 13 dollars, even for stuff like dragon rolls and scallop rolls). How do they do this? Illegal fish smuggling operation? Child labor factory of sushi chefs? Honestly, I don't care, it tastes awesome.
(5)B. L.
This is my absolute FAVORITE South Side lunch spot. While I'm not a sushi fan, I find the very tasty "Kitchen Chef's Specialties" quite a bargain. The Yankiniku is delicious and the beef nearly melts in your mouth. It comes with steamed veggies that are cooked just right--not mushy, but not too crunchy either--and choice of miso soup or a house salad. As an added bonus, the service is consistently warm and friendly. I've also tried the Butaniku Shogayaki, Tonkatsu, and Chicken Katsu. All were equally good and just $7.95. I'm not sure you'll find a better lunch anywhere for that price. Dinner is reasonably priced too and everything is available for take out.
(4)Caitilin G.
Excellent sushi. Portions are try perfect size, not too big. And they have one of the best ginger salad dressings I've had!
(4)Michael S.
From my blog post: "Some may know, I love eating and experiencing new places. The world famous Carnegie Deli in NYC. The original Texas Hots in Wellsville, NY. Quaker Steak and Lube in Western PA. This evening, we visited the Little Tokyo Bistro in the Southside of Pittsburgh. Now, I've had sushi before. But this was the brunch bar the next day after getting drunk at the Christmas party at Nemecolin a few years ago. Not the greatest of experience, all things considered. So we invaded... I was attempting to master the art of the chop sticks, which didn't go so well at first... Sorg gets cultural on 12seconds.tv Now, I started getting the hang of it by the time my delectable Dragon Roll showed up. But then a splinter stabbed me in the roof of the mouth. Japanese culture fail. Back to my American fork. I may blame Ja for sabotaging the chop sticks... I was astounded by the American-themed foods, such as the Pittsburgh Roll and Philly Roll. I attempted the latter, thanks to Will, and the cream cheese was a nice mixture. I now presume the Pittsburgh Roll has coleslaw and fries piled on it... But the greatest was when the staff learned it was Will's birthday, the cause for our togetherness. The music started blasting happy birthday, and Will got a pineapple on fire...on...fire.... But all kidding aside, it was a great night with a group of friends I haven't had a chance to just hang out with for a while. And I'm now hooked on Japanese food. A great thank you to the restaurant, as we kept them rocking about an hour after their closing time, and they were very kind, regardless with our large, unwieldy group. "
(4)Chad P.
Really good sushi, especially for the price. I've never been disappointed here, which is saying something. It's definitely not the trendiest spot..but it is really tasty. The atmosphere here is pretty standard asian restaurant...nice, simple. The wait staff is attentive and fast. I've had more than a few free desserts after getting sushi here. The food is nice, but I can only comment on the sushi. The selections are fresh and prepared nicely. The Hawaii roll is literally one of the coolest rolls I've had anywhere, with blue crab and tempura shrimp...the texture is great. All of their rolls and nigiri are good. I've been very, very satisfied here. The sake selection is also nice.
(5)Loraine I.
We hadn't been in PGH for a couple of years and wanted some sushi in a convenient place. After running out of noisy Nakama, this place was a tasty jewel on Carson.
(4)r. h.
Like Sakura, this is another Chinese owned sushi place. Their sushi pieces are usually succulent. Though a tad on the expensive side, they offer a more generous serving size than Sakura, who has a similar pricing. Friendly service. Little Tokyo also delivers via Campusfood.com (though it requires a $4 delivery charge).
(3)Eric B.
This place rocks. California roll, eel roll, Pittsburgh roll & edamame. All wonderful. The waitress was a sweetheart and was so nice. Inexpensive too.
(5)JJ K.
Update to a solid 4 stars. Went back to Little Tokyo Bistro the other day with a group of friends and got the sushi, sashimi, and maki boat. everything was fresh and sooooo tasty. the boat was decently priced and enough to feed 5 hungry people. highly recommend!
(4)Sarah R.
3.5 stars! Cheery hosts and an a very efficient server. Sushi chefs greeted the hell out of us. Haha. Interior tries to go for a trendy look, but doesn't quite achieve it... which is something I actually found endearing, somehow.. The sushi was very tasty and fresh, but took a very long time to come out--but I think that was due to one table that ordered four trays worth of sushi (eek!) right before us. We ordered a few pieces of nigiri (VERY generous cuts) and a couple of rolls that weren't drowning in sauce, but were well balanced with the amount of rice-to-fish. We shared a chicken-katsu entree, which was a solid dish... just kind of pricey for what it is.. We also ordered a squid appetizer (ika yaki) but it ended up being painfully salty. Eek! I would give this place FOUR stars for the sushi, but the other dishes were kind of meh. Will DEFINITELY be here in the future for sushiiiiiii. yum yum.
(3)Sophia C.
I love this sushi place--I've tried basically every sushi place in Pittsburgh in Oakland and Squirrel Hill, and this place is definitely the best in the 'burb aside from Chaya in Squirrel Hill. (I have yet to try Penn Fish Market, but I've heard that's amazing as well!) It is not nearly as expensive as Chaya, but the sashimi is just as delicious and fresh. I personally LOVE the white tuna and yellowtail. :) The nigiri pieces are always served with a little lemon wedge that they cut into a snail shape, which is beyond adorable. The whole ambiance is authentic, from the outside of the restaurant to the inside. The owner of Little Tokyo Bistro is so sweet. My friend and I love this place so much we went twice in one day, and she actually remembers us now and greet us very warmly everytime we go now :) The chef's sushi bar is right in front, and they are all very friendly. The food takes a while to come, but that is because they prepare everything after you order it, so it's fresh. The waitresses are very sweet as well. I highly recommend this restaurant. My friend and I always go all the way from CMU to southside just to eat here xD Plus--it's open late!
(5)Angela I.
I absolutely love this restaurant. As you walk to you seat, the sushi chefs greet you and make you feel immediately welcomed. The business is clean and modern, and the staff is very friendly. The sushi always tastes fresh, and I like that you can see the chefs making it right there. I've never ordered anything but sushi, though, so I can't vouch for other dishes. I never go anywhere else for sushi!
(5)Will R.
My Go-To sushi place in Pittsburgh. The prices are reasonable, the staff and chefs are friendly and helpful and the food is top notch. I usually stick to the sushi and appetizers and I've never been let down by either. Great for a quiet date night. 5 stars well earned.
(5)Buddy G.
There's a saying in the oil field for some who talks a big game then can't deliver: "He's all hat and no cattle!" This saying can easily be adapted to sushi restaurants: "All tank and no fish." I'd refer to a sushi restaurant as all tank and no fish if what I'm paying for is a sushi experience instead of a sushi meal. It may just be me but I'd rather pay for the food than the ambiance. You know the kind of place, there's a DJ, no room at a bar crowded with cast offs from America's Top Model and gladiators from the Steelers practice squad, the staff looks like a Benetton ad, and after a few sake bombs you could mistake your location for a night club. The interior and location of this restaurant translates into very expensive fish for customer; fish that isn't always fresh or thoughtfully made. Tell you what I am looking for in a sushi joint: Japanese nationals. It is very comforting to go into a Japanese restaurant and see actual Japanese people running the place. This is what you are going to find at Little Tokyo Bistro, a friendly Japanese family preparing and serving your food. They invented it, so in my opinion their version is best. The second thing I look for is the quality/freshness of the fish on the sashimi platter. This is fish in its truest essence. It's not fried or encased in cream cheese, sitting on rice or wrapped in seaweed. No sir, just the fish. We ate the sushi deluxe platter at Tokyo Bistro 4 times in one week and not one bite tasted anything but fresh. Tastiest fish I've had in Pittsburgh so far and that is why we will keep going back. That is not to say we haven't enjoyed their rolls as well. Had one the other night that at the time I could have sworn was the tastiest thing I've ever eaten. The only thing I wish they did at Little Tokyo Bistro was keep a few more bottles of sake chilled, because sometimes, one bottle just ain't gonna cut it!
(5)BL T.
Little Tokoyo kicks Nakama's ASS. not that that's any real feat. i'm just sayin'.. as far as southisde sushi options go, choose this place hands down. No, I absolutely love their spicy tuna. I love it as the spicy tuna tartar appetizer, i love it as maki, i love it as a handroll. <3 Very pleasant staff as well.
(4)Patrick M.
I do the sushi lunch specials quite often here. It's delish and heaps cheaper than the dinners. Haven't tried anything else yet tho, but really happy with the sushi.
(5)Tamara H.
I've been to this place once before and it was great both times. We got the sushi/sashimi combo- the albacore was wonderful. Everything is so fresh, the sushi chefs are polite and welcoming, and the service is great. I've never had better salad than this (and the Little Tokyo in Mt. Lebanon) because the ginger dressing is real ginger (not random and creamy like other sushi places). We ordered just enough food (not too much) so we got fried ice cream for dessert- delicious!! :P
(5)Sally B.
The sushi was very fresh and extremely delicious! I will definitely be coming back. The atmosphere is quiet and great for catching up with friends without having to wait a long time for a table.
(4)Evan M.
I've been here several times, and I really enjoy the sushi. Probably the best you'll be able to get in the South Side. The service is great, the sushi chefs are on the ball, and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxing. Excellent for dates or business meetings. If the scallop sashimi is available, i recommend it highly. I think I've only had beer there, but I seem to remember that there was a bar setup somewhere.
(4)Jason H.
Not a bad place for some good priced sushi. The service was good and the fact I wasn't sitting crowded with other people sitting right next to me was a plus. If you are coming here to save a buck and have a chill environment this is your place. Not a place where you need to all decked out for just come good food and Japanese beer.
(3)Pamela G.
Actually, 3 and a half stars. The food is good - nothing really leaps out, but everything is fresh and well priced. Service is attentive and friendly. My major hesitation is the ambiance. It's clean, but really very dingy and rather depressing - the seats on the booths move when someone sits down behind you. Also the music - 70's rock - is pretty jarring - how about some nice koto music????
(3)A M.
I really wanted to like this place, because I have fond memories of its sister restaurant in Mt. Lebo. No such luck, I went there last night for the first time. It's located on E. Carson St., which is good because the s. side needs more sushi options than nakama. The first thing that struck me was when we walked in there was a "boom box" blasting mid 80's love songs. You know, Journey, Pat Benatar and the like. We walked in and were greeted by a friendly host who sat us at a nice table in the corner. It was crowded which is normally a good sign. The service was prompt for the drinks. We got a bottle of reasonablypriced chardonnay. It took forever for our sushi, which was disappointing. The warm towels are also a nice touch. I really didn't care for my sashimi overall. The way it was sliced was very unattractive to me. It was big hunks of fish that didn't look all that appetizing the way it was presented. The salmon was good once I cut the pieces into smaller bits. It was fresh for sure. The albacore tuna had a weird color to it and while it tasted okay again the way it was cut was unappetizing. I also tried the conch, which was okay but probably not the best thing to order sashimi style, better in a ceviche I'd guess. My friend she ordered the rolls. I'm not a big roll guy, but I tried a few. The Philly roll was pretty good and reasonably priced, but I'll pass on the cream cheese with my sushi if it's up to me. The lobster roll wasn't that good. The lobster had too much mayo and we barely touched it. The softshell crab rolls were okay, but I only tried a little. Again, I'm not the best to judge rolls because overall I don't care for them. My friend said she didn't think much of them and she has tried many "sushi" rolls in her time. The prices were okay, but maybe a bit high. The atmosphere kind of sucked again with the blaring 80's music. I probably won't go back again, too many other options.
(2)Jillian L.
I heard great things about this place, which is why I was really looking forward to it. Not sure if I hit them on an off night, but the sushi was not good. I sure hope this isn't the best sushi in Pittsburgh. Didn't care for the atmoshphere...kind of dingy.
(2)