Tokyo Japanese Steak House is a big, plain brick box in an awkward and not particularly attractive location. I'd probably driven by it upwards of 100 times without giving it a second glance. Last week, however, I got hold of a coupon that prompted me to give it a shot.
The place is a lot nicer on the inside than it is on the outside. It's not breathtaking, but it's clean and features an indoor coy pond. My girlfriend and I were practically the only people there, so we received farily prompt and exceedingly friendly service.
We were famished, so we shared a big sushi platter and an order of Korean BBQ short ribs. The sushi was quite good - definitely the best I've had in Pittsburgh, though I haven't been to many sushi places here. The ribs were outstanding: grilled to perfection and slathered with a delicious BBQ sauce and amazingly flavorful bits of grilled onion. I'd order a whole bowl of those onions if they'd let me.
Our meal was very pleasant and satisfying. It was a bit pricey, but worth it for this kind of quality; also, our coupon (which they took happily, unlike some places) put a dent in the bill. This place is truly a hidden gem, and I'll definitely be going back soon.