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| - I've been very disappointed with my recent sushi experiences in PGH and decided, what the hell, give the windowless brick joint at that wacky intersection you've noticed for years and never went into a chance?!
First off, decor & service:
The place was dark, deserted & freezing cold. The huge water feature/koi pond was drained and looked very sad. I think only one other table in the entire place aside from ours was taken. Our server was not in the least bit friendly. He seemed impatient with us and only came out to get our order, bring us drinks (1 round), then food and the check. No "how is everything?" check-ups whatsoever. We ran out of tea and were never offered a refill. No smiles, no "thanks for coming". Oh, and no music, so dead silent, as well!!
The food:
This is what drags our star count up from the 1 this place deserves for their service and the creepy, empty, cold cave vibe of the place. I ordered some sushi rolls to share and some salmon sashimi for myself. The rolls were IMMENSE and absolutely delicious. We had enough leftover to take home & share with the neighbors! The salmon sashimi was very good, as well. My two friends each had a cooked chicken or beef plate w veggies (good fresh assortment!) and fried rice (I ate some of these leftovers later @ home, yum!!!!). The only complaint on the cooked food from my peeps was that there was not quite enough meat (but from the size & tastiness of the veggie & rice sides, eh, I think that almost makes up for it.)
So, maybe ordering takeout would be the way to go with this place! I did see a few couples come in and snag take out orders. If somehow this place could brighten and liven up, get some customers in & a friendly waitstaff, fill up and stock the koi pond, it may have a chance!
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