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| - Okay...I've realized I've been pretty generous with my stars when you look at my breakdown. But it's deceiving, I started Yelping not too long ago and have spent the majority of my reviews at places I like....and with that disclaimer, I bring you Feng.
I really want to give this place 5 stars. Had it been my first review, I honestly could've done it. But can I realistically compare this place to legitimate 5 star establishments? Yes and no. The food is pretty good. Quantity is great. I've been here like 10 times and have never had a bad experience...but the food is just a notch below the Smokes and Vandals of the world. I honestly don't think you can go too wrong with any combination. And the sushi rolls are pretty creative and tasty. Last time there I enjoyed the Feng bowl (which is a steal for $9), with the Mongolian bbq beef and flat noodles. Great value, Umami would charge $14 for the same thing and wouldn't be much better.
Sidenote: If you're looking to get drunk, you could do worse than the Scorpion Bowl...share it though. It will bring you back to your college days.
But, while food is a major part of an overall restaurant rating, there are other factors. And Feng is five star worthy in several other underrated aspect. First, this is probably the best restaurant in Pittsburgh to accommodate a large group (like 10-20 people large). The hibachi set up makes this so...and the Hibachi chefs are very fun. There's one guy in particular who basically parties with you and will be generous with the sake pours. If you've been there, you know exactly which guy I'm referring to. He is awesome. (According to some, the fact that they pour sake into your mouth is something that no other hibachi place does, so that's cool.) Another thing that is quite nice, is their ability to separate checks in a large party (most places automatically lump you together as one check should you have a larger party, which can quietly ruin a restaurant for me, as some people want to pay cash and others want to pay card. You inevitably get the one person who just wants to make it easy on every and 'split the bill evenly' despite the fact that he's 5 craft beers deeper than anyone else, so he stands to wildly profit from the suggestion. And so on and so forth. A pox on restaurants that can't split checks!).
I guess I touched on it a bit in the last paragraph, but this place is FUN. The hibachi show is awesome, but the fact that they get a little rowdy and encourage boozing makes it feel kind of like a party (I feel nerdy describing it like that, but I also gave my groomsmen custom made lightsabers as a wedding gift. If the shoe fits...).
Anyways...if you and your lover (gag) are looking for a restaurant...consider this...or consider something else. If you and your friends are wanting to celebrate a birthday (which I don't personally understand why anyone who isn't 21 would want to do, but I realize I am the minority here) with a group of couples, GO HERE. They will definitely take care of you and everyone will have a blast. BEST LARGE GROUP SERVICE RESTAURANT IN PITTSBURGH.
IF THIS RESTAURANT WERE A MUSICIAN/BAND: Britney Spears...sure, she's not the Beatles, but the music is pretty damn fun, thus making it good, even if you're a little embarrassed to admit how much you like her.
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