The best Japanese restaurants in Pittsburgh

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   Gi-Jin4.6

   Downtown · $$$$ · No. 20 of 157 overall

   Sleek downtown sushi and cocktails. The omakase is excellent and priced like it; the room's a whole vibe.

   Order: Chef-guided nigiri and hand rolls

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   OTARU4.6

   Mt. Washington · $$$$ · No. 21 of 157 overall

   Intimate omakase with a skyline view. A real splurge that mostly earns it; tiny and reservation-only.

   Order: Omakase with a skyline view

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   Little Tokyo3.9

   Mt. Lebanon · $$ · No. 52 of 157 overall

   A Mt. Lebanon sleeper turning out some of the better sushi south of the city. Fresh fish, fair prices, zero pretense. Worth the trip over the hill.

   Order: Chef's sushi selection

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   Nanban3.6

   Lawrenceville · $$ · No. 93 of 157 overall

   Roger Li folded the old Ki Ramen and Ki Pollo into one BYOB 'Asian soul food' joint, and the mashup just works. The gochujang fried chicken is shatter-crisp and the shoyu ramen broth is clearly made by someone who simmers it forever. Bring your own bottle, order too much, eat with your hands. No-frills, all flavor.

   Order: Gochujang Korean fried chicken with biscuits

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   Sushi Tomo South Side3.6

   South Side · $$ · No. 94 of 157 overall

   The North Hills sushi favourite finally opened on Carson, and the fish made the trip intact. Quiet room, careful hands.

   Order: The Geisha Roll

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   Umami3.6

   Lawrenceville · $$$ · No. 95 of 157 overall

   Yakitori, ramen, and cocktails in a dark izakaya with a great patio. Solid date spot; portions run small.

   Order: Yakitori, ramen & a hidden back garden

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   Sushi Fuku3.5

   Oakland · $ · No. 101 of 157 overall

   Assembly-line sushi built for students in a hurry, and better than that description deserves. Cheap, quick, consistent. Not a date, a solution.

   Order: A build-your-own roll, fast

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