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| - The best sushi in Pittsburgh, without question. This little gem is nestled in the heart of Mt. Lebanon. My husband was raised in MtL and has been eating at this place for as long as he can remember. He introduced me to it when we were dating and it has become our go-to place.
We've learned the hard way that sushi in Pittsburgh is best served HERE. The fish is flavorful and bright and the sushi is artfully crafted. I've sampled a few non-sushi dishes, but stick with the raw stuff because, well, it's pure heaven. We have our favorites - black marlin and yellow tail sashimi, eel nigiri and the spicy tuna and philly (fresh salmon, only!) rolls. We just discovered the spicy scallop in seaweed and it is to die for.
We went through a phase during which we celebrated milestones (birthdays, promotions, etc) at different "hot spots" around the city and were always left a bit disappointed. Don't get me wrong, we certainly eat elsewhere, but our celebratory dinners are always with Frank, et al @ LT.
Now, I'm not wearing blinders and certainly recognize that the place on Ellsworth in SHY is higher end and offers a more elegant experience, but the quality of the fish really isn't that different... not to mention, who splurges for that on a regular basis?
Look no further (and skip the craziness and mediocrity of Nakama) and go to LT. Just don't take our spot at the sushi bar!
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