My first visit, loved it. Our waitress was super helpful and informative. Drinks were fantastic. I was in awe watching the chefs carefully plate everything with tweezers and a torch at times. Highly recommend trying out this establishment!
KatV
Gi-jin is one of my favorite restaurants - anywhere. The quality of sushi there is amazing and the service is stellar. The drinks were disappointing this time compared to the one I loved the first time I was there, but the food and service were still top notch. I can't wait to return!
KStew412
Gi-Jin has quickly become a favorite of ours!! We can't get enough of EVERYTHING there. The only "negative" is that the foie gras that we have come to cherish, wasn't on the menu last night! But the service is always incredible... The cocktails... The food... The desserts... It's an incredible experience that I'm so grateful to have in our city!
GregD
We love this place. This was our third visit. Beautiful food, beautiful service. We would have preferred a table although we love the counter and would love to see more interaction with the chefs directly. I love hearing “Trust me” used frequently from famous sushi masters. The food was above par and for a treat get the Fuji San nigiri and Milk Punch drink.
I am big on food, willing to spend $$$ for delicious quality foods. Japanese cuisine is on my top 3 favorite cuisine. I've been to most big cities in the U.S. and tried out different Japanese restaurants. I've also lived in different parts of Asia and also been to Japan for their foods. Sushi and sashimi are definitely most tasty in Japan, 1 in Dallas TX and 1 in Miami Florida come 2nd and 3rd. GiJin- I will rate it the best in Pittsburgh PA. Service and food quality = Best in Pittsburgh. Altius come 2nd Monterey Bay is 3rd Gi Jin is definitely #1 within 250 miles radius of Pittsburgh PA
Kevin M.
We ate here on a Saturday evening, with a reservation for two at 7.30pm. When we arrived the restaurant was quite full and we had to wait a little while before being seated. At that point, the service was very strong. We tried several dishes, including the salad, miso soup, sashimi plate, nigiri plate, and some hand rolls (mushroom, eel, scallop). We tried the tiramisu, chocolate pudding, and crème caramel for dessert. All in all, the food was tasty, the ambiance was relaxing and pleasant, and service was good. We had a very nice evening.
Alex D.
Absolutely fantastic. No doubt, one of my all time favorite sushi evenings with close friends ever. We were invited to dine here with some of our best friends in town - of course, we jumped at the opportunity, knowing that it's still a challenge to get reservations here unless you book far in advance. The REASON it's so challenging is because this place is so delicious and welcoming. The menu is exceptional - look through it, and you'll see an amazing array of gin, sake, whiskey, and an even more impressive array of delicious food. A casual look will reveal that the establishment charges top dollar, but unlike many over-hyped places, Gi-Jin _delivers_ on their end of the deal. Honestly, this was some of the tastiest sushi and sashimi I've ever had in the U.S. or anywhere else. The space is intimate and comfortable. The service is attentive and informative, without being overbearing. The baffles on the ceiling are beautiful, and help decrease the din that low ceilings can produce. The music was a nice backdrop, without being overbearing or intrusive. Bathroom was clean, with Toto automated Japanese "Western-Style" toilets that are a little confusing but fun to observe when they do their thing. This establishment really exceeded our high expectations and truly delivered an experience with a memorable night out with close friends. (And thank you for accommodating us when we stayed later than our planned 90 minutes!!) とても美味しい Totemo oishii!!!
Loved it small and cute! Good was amazing and Heather our server was outstanding! She explained everything so well and shared her favorites as it was our first time there. Matcha dessert was outstanding. Thanks again, Stylesbylydia Beautybar
Walt Vinoski
Great food and great staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Platter
Kate B
Regan was a fantastic server! She knew the menu inside and out and led us through a delicious night of small plates & cocktails.
My experience was almost perfect. Food-exceptional, service - attentive, freshness - top notch!!! All was great, however, there was a guy seated behind me that was coughing up a lung non stop the entire hour I was there, obviously the staff couldn't do a thing about it but it took away from my enjoyment. I wish people with persistent cough stayed home.
Katie J
Gi-jin was AMAZING - the Onigiri (stuffed rice balls) were phenomenal.?If you're looking for an authentic Japanese cuisine & sushi experience, this is the place to go. Make sure to make reservations, though! Part of the charm here is you can see everything being made fresh in the front of house right on the bar.? ??? Seating is very limited.The chopstick holders were my favorite. ? I asked our waiter if every table has different ones - they do! The table behind mine had bunny ones. He did, however sadly note that they get stolen a lot... ): If you can afford to eat here, you can DEFINITELY afford your own chopstick holders! (Don't ruin a good thing and place by stealing!?)They have a gorgeous black and white mural of a traditional dragon on the wall that I didn't get a photo of, also.??
Another mystery date night with the wife and some friends this time! For those who don’t know I book a restaurant each week and only tell my wife when to be ready and how to dress not where we are going.This week we went with some friends to Gi-Jin.I am *very very* much not a fish person, but I wanted to go out of my comfort zone and I’m so glad that I did.We tried the dynamite crab, the tuna pizza, I had Uni, crab, squid, sea bass, and knife jaw nigiri alongside the Southern California hand roll. The yoichi peated Japanese whiskey was superb as well.I absolutely am so glad I went out of my comfort zone and got to have an amazing experience with my wife and friends trying new food. They took a video of me eating the squid because people who know me would never believe I would try something like this.Our server Reagan was absolutely amazing. Service was superb and everything was great. 100% can’t wait to go back.Until next week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onigiri
Vita Shabalow
Great good, great staff, and wonderful vibe! Gi-jin is my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh and I always have a great experience there. You can tell the staff are passionate about the quality of the food, even with the drinks! I always recommend this place to people visiting pgh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Matcha Tiramisu
pghjs
Patrick from the bar team was fantastic. Our server was also amazing though I cant recall her name. Food was perfect. Our server asked questions and made excellent recommendations to ensure we had a great experience. 10/10 would visit again.
My first visit, loved it. Our waitress was super helpful and informative. Drinks were fantastic. I was in awe watching the chefs carefully plate everything with tweezers and a torch at times. Highly recommend trying out this establishment!
Gi-jin is one of my favorite restaurants - anywhere. The quality of sushi there is amazing and the service is stellar. The drinks were disappointing this time compared to the one I loved the first time I was there, but the food and service were still top notch. I can't wait to return!
Gi-Jin has quickly become a favorite of ours!! We can't get enough of EVERYTHING there. The only "negative" is that the foie gras that we have come to cherish, wasn't on the menu last night! But the service is always incredible... The cocktails... The food... The desserts... It's an incredible experience that I'm so grateful to have in our city!
We love this place. This was our third visit. Beautiful food, beautiful service. We would have preferred a table although we love the counter and would love to see more interaction with the chefs directly. I love hearing “Trust me” used frequently from famous sushi masters. The food was above par and for a treat get the Fuji San nigiri and Milk Punch drink.
I am big on food, willing to spend $$$ for delicious quality foods. Japanese cuisine is on my top 3 favorite cuisine. I've been to most big cities in the U.S. and tried out different Japanese restaurants. I've also lived in different parts of Asia and also been to Japan for their foods. Sushi and sashimi are definitely most tasty in Japan, 1 in Dallas TX and 1 in Miami Florida come 2nd and 3rd. GiJin- I will rate it the best in Pittsburgh PA. Service and food quality = Best in Pittsburgh. Altius come 2nd Monterey Bay is 3rd Gi Jin is definitely #1 within 250 miles radius of Pittsburgh PA
We ate here on a Saturday evening, with a reservation for two at 7.30pm. When we arrived the restaurant was quite full and we had to wait a little while before being seated. At that point, the service was very strong. We tried several dishes, including the salad, miso soup, sashimi plate, nigiri plate, and some hand rolls (mushroom, eel, scallop). We tried the tiramisu, chocolate pudding, and crème caramel for dessert. All in all, the food was tasty, the ambiance was relaxing and pleasant, and service was good. We had a very nice evening.
Absolutely fantastic. No doubt, one of my all time favorite sushi evenings with close friends ever. We were invited to dine here with some of our best friends in town - of course, we jumped at the opportunity, knowing that it's still a challenge to get reservations here unless you book far in advance. The REASON it's so challenging is because this place is so delicious and welcoming. The menu is exceptional - look through it, and you'll see an amazing array of gin, sake, whiskey, and an even more impressive array of delicious food. A casual look will reveal that the establishment charges top dollar, but unlike many over-hyped places, Gi-Jin _delivers_ on their end of the deal. Honestly, this was some of the tastiest sushi and sashimi I've ever had in the U.S. or anywhere else. The space is intimate and comfortable. The service is attentive and informative, without being overbearing. The baffles on the ceiling are beautiful, and help decrease the din that low ceilings can produce. The music was a nice backdrop, without being overbearing or intrusive. Bathroom was clean, with Toto automated Japanese "Western-Style" toilets that are a little confusing but fun to observe when they do their thing. This establishment really exceeded our high expectations and truly delivered an experience with a memorable night out with close friends. (And thank you for accommodating us when we stayed later than our planned 90 minutes!!) とても美味しい Totemo oishii!!!
Loved it small and cute! Good was amazing and Heather our server was outstanding! She explained everything so well and shared her favorites as it was our first time there. Matcha dessert was outstanding. Thanks again, Stylesbylydia Beautybar
Great food and great staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Platter
Regan was a fantastic server! She knew the menu inside and out and led us through a delicious night of small plates & cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My experience was almost perfect. Food-exceptional, service - attentive, freshness - top notch!!! All was great, however, there was a guy seated behind me that was coughing up a lung non stop the entire hour I was there, obviously the staff couldn't do a thing about it but it took away from my enjoyment. I wish people with persistent cough stayed home.
Gi-jin was AMAZING - the Onigiri (stuffed rice balls) were phenomenal.?If you're looking for an authentic Japanese cuisine & sushi experience, this is the place to go. Make sure to make reservations, though! Part of the charm here is you can see everything being made fresh in the front of house right on the bar.? ??? Seating is very limited.The chopstick holders were my favorite. ? I asked our waiter if every table has different ones - they do! The table behind mine had bunny ones. He did, however sadly note that they get stolen a lot... ): If you can afford to eat here, you can DEFINITELY afford your own chopstick holders! (Don't ruin a good thing and place by stealing!?)They have a gorgeous black and white mural of a traditional dragon on the wall that I didn't get a photo of, also.??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Nigiri, Chocolate Tort, Silk Chocolate Torte, Onigiri
Another mystery date night with the wife and some friends this time! For those who don’t know I book a restaurant each week and only tell my wife when to be ready and how to dress not where we are going.This week we went with some friends to Gi-Jin.I am *very very* much not a fish person, but I wanted to go out of my comfort zone and I’m so glad that I did.We tried the dynamite crab, the tuna pizza, I had Uni, crab, squid, sea bass, and knife jaw nigiri alongside the Southern California hand roll. The yoichi peated Japanese whiskey was superb as well.I absolutely am so glad I went out of my comfort zone and got to have an amazing experience with my wife and friends trying new food. They took a video of me eating the squid because people who know me would never believe I would try something like this.Our server Reagan was absolutely amazing. Service was superb and everything was great. 100% can’t wait to go back.Until next week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onigiri
Great good, great staff, and wonderful vibe! Gi-jin is my favorite restaurant in Pittsburgh and I always have a great experience there. You can tell the staff are passionate about the quality of the food, even with the drinks! I always recommend this place to people visiting pgh
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Matcha Tiramisu
Patrick from the bar team was fantastic. Our server was also amazing though I cant recall her name. Food was perfect. Our server asked questions and made excellent recommendations to ensure we had a great experience. 10/10 would visit again.