The only restaurants I have tried are Sushi Too and Kiku (Station Square and one of the Kiku Express places). I like Sushi Too, though I am spoiled by the prices I get in New York (not listed here for fear of my getting death threats); I can't leave Sushi Too without being $20 poorer. My one time at the Kiku in Station Square was their "all you can eat" special. Don't do it. You can't pick what kinds of fish you want, and some of the stuff they give you is revolting beyond description. Kiku Express is mediocre. So, the only place I have been to more than one is Sushi Too. Someone mentioned a place in the Strip a while back (Sushi Kim?). I would appreciate some details. Also, are there any recommendations on places to buy sushi-grade fish? I have taken my chances with salmon and tuna from a fish market on Murray Ave in Squirrel Hill (and I'll surely do it again), and I have spent substantially more money at the Japanese grocery store on College and Ellsworth. Daniel P.S. Tequilla Junction is the _worst_ place I have eaten at in the United States. The person I dined with agreed. From the terrible concoction they called a strawberry daquiri to their insipid fajitas, it was a meal never, ever to repeat. Chi chi's is quite edible in comparison, and I enjoyed their karaoke bar. But I have yet to eat decent Mexican food in Pittsburgh. I recommend Casa Mexico in Cambridge, MA, if that helps anyone.
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sushi
I think Sushi Too is definitely the best sushi in town... someone asked about Sushi Kim in the strip district, it's okay, but not the greatest- their specialty is korean food, and I think it's the best one for that...
Unfortunately, we're not in NYC for the
all-you-can-eat-for-a-reasonable-price sushi. And Kiku Sucks. The fish
isn't fresh and they don't do any unusual stuff.
KOTOBUKI in the N. Hills on Babcock is as close to great sushi
you can find in Pittsburgh, however lacking the all you can eat aspect.
StacyOooooo....the AYCE sushi at Sushi Two is fab! They give you set plates, like at Kiku, but with a much better variety. I used to go to Kiku on a regular basis, but after eating at Sushi Two...I haven't been back... I can highly recommend it. - Marci "Morality is always the last refuge of people who cannot understand beauty." - Oscar Wilde ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ http://come.to/marci Ask me about Coming Attractions Parties!
>I also like taking nonsushi >eaters to Young Bin Kwan in Bloomfield, Ugh....that's fine if you don't want to eat sushi yourself... If this place had been the first place I would have ever tried sushi, I would never have eaten it again.... Sushi Kim probably has the largest sushi in town, but I'm still swearing by Sushi Two. - Marci "Morality is always the last refuge of people who cannot understand beauty." - Oscar Wilde ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ http://come.to/marci
I encourage all of you readers and sushi lovers to try Little Tokyo in Mt. Lebanon. I've been too all of the sushi places here in Pgh. and LT is the best in my opinion. No question. Large (Pgh-style) and fresh sushi pieces. Even some original creations from sushi chef who is here from New York City. Also, for non sushi lovers, they have outstanding Japanese fare ala Bienehana. See you there Friday night! Ed Lady N. wrote: > >I also like taking nonsushi > >eaters to Young Bin Kwan in Bloomfield, > > Ugh....that's fine if you don't want to eat sushi yourself... If this place > had been the first place I would have ever tried sushi, I would never have > eaten it again.... > > Sushi Kim probably has the largest sushi in town, but I'm still swearing by > Sushi Two. > > - Marci > > "Morality is always the last refuge of people who cannot > understand beauty." - Oscar Wilde > ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ ^v^ > http://come.to/marci
Ed M. wrote: >I encourage all of you readers and sushi lovers to try Little Tokyo in Mt. >Lebanon. I've been too all of the sushi places here in Pgh. and LT is the best >in my opinion. No question. Large (Pgh-style) and fresh sushi pieces. Even some >original creations from sushi chef who is here from New York City. > Has this place changed a *lot* since it first opened??? My husband and I ate there the first week, and I was horribly disappointed. My sushi smelled fishy and was absolutely not the best that Pittsburgh has to offer. My husband's dinner (he had one of the hibachi entrees--chicken, I think) was okay, but nothing remarkable. And the presentation was horrible. (I know, presentation isn't everything, but Little Tokyo was no less expensive at the time than other Japanese restaurants that do serve good food with attention to presentation.) I've been wanting to try it again, because I've heard scattered positive comments on this group. However, I'm pregnant right now and supposedly can't eat sushi (w/raw fish). To be fair, I've seen a number of Asian people leaving the restaurant over the past few months, but the place is never crowded. (I live a few blocks away and frequently drive by.) It would be really great if they've improved so much. I was really excited to see a sushi place opening up within walking distance of my apartment. I'll give them another try when it is "safe" for me to eat raw fish again. Janet
Kiku - yuck Hana - so-so Sushi Too - ok I've always had GOOD sushi at Ya Fei at Robinson Town Center. If you want FRESH, go on Tuesday. Also, Koto Buki (downtown Oxford Center) has been pretty good. I would suspect that the location in the North Hills is just as good. Julie wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I'm familiar with Taipei-Tokyo and the Shogun (in Monroeville) as good > places for sushi. > > I have heard good things about Kiku in Station Square. > > Are there any other sushi places in the Pittsburgh and vicinity area? > > Are there any buffet like places for sushi? Meaning a fixed price and you > only pay extra if you over order (if they have to throw it away). My first > experience with sushi was in a small restaurant in NY and I thought it was a > great concept. > > Thanks, > Julie
Little tokyo in mt lebanon is excellent. its located across the street from the dennis and is byob............ Little Zee