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| - So my sushi-loving friend and I decided to give this place a try, based on yelp! reviews and word of mouth on a Saturday night while visiting Pittsburgh. We were very impressed with this place! My friend and I ended up taking a cab to this place (which, if you don't live nearby, I would recommend driving to this place since it's on a quieter street in Lawrenceville and hailing a cab may be tough) and despite the peaceful exterior, we were immediately struck by the lovely ambiance and interior of Tamari. The restaurant has a cute patio area (which I would imagine would be bustling during the warmer months) which I wish we could've taken advantage of. Once we arrived, we were promptly greeted and taken upstairs to enjoy our meal. My friend and I were concerned about the size of the tapas, and decided to try 2 small plates and 2 large plates and share - which in my opinion, was well worth it and maybe even a bit too much for us!
What we tried:
-Chorizo tacos: nice and spicy and piping hot! Loved it
-Empanadas w/ chicken: good, but not something we absolutely loved
-Lobster Mac N' cheese: DELICIOUS! definitely THE standout on the menu and a must-try! Contains the absolutely necessary panko crumbs and truffle oil and even a bit of lobster for the seafood lover in your group (if you care to share, that is:)
- Fried rice: good... for some reason I can't remember everything in this dish but I definitely loved the addition of cilantro? and tomatoes - to me this almost had a middle eastern/indian spin on it versus a latin feel, but no matter what, was still scrumptious
I will say my friend and I didn't go for the sushi at all since I'm not a sushi lover - but even if you're not one, there is still plenty on the menu to try for those willing to explore! I would love to see more options added to the menu for non-sushi lovers and maybe even a seasonal approach to the menu for an added and bonus touch.
Definitely a must try and unique gem in Pittsburgh.
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