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| - This is the best sushi place I've been to in Pittsburgh. It's pretty pricey for poor college students like me, but as a once in a while very special treat, I don't mind at all.
I went here with a guy friend and we definitely came at the perfect time--around 6?--as we were leaving a huge rush of people came.
Chaya was so cute--everything in it is Japanese themed, from the origami on the wall, to the kimonos that the servers wore.
We ordered the dinner special for two which cost around $38 dollars and included salad, sushi, tempura, fried chicken, and udon.
I was so full by the time we finished the sushi, but I still made room for the udon and the tempura.
The sushi was great. It was all the usual nigiri, but everything was very fresh, unlike a lot of sushi places in Pittsburgh. The friend chicken was definitely a treat. It was hot, tender, juicy and just plain delicious.
The tempura was crisp and delicate. I was a little surprised that no sweet soy sauce was given, but that wasn't a big deal at all. The udon was tasty as well. Not the best I've had, but still very good.
I really liked this place because unlike most of the sushi places in Pittsburgh, it wasn't a Japanese fusion place. It seemed very genuine and the food was great and fresh ^_____^
I will definitely be back for special occasions :)
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