Nakama is an upbeat and lively Japanese restaurant that offers group-friendly dining, specializing in hibachi grills and sushi in a welcoming atmosphere. Situated on Carson Street in Pittsburgh, the restaurant boasts two dining areas: a bar and hibachi grills where skilled chefs showcase their impressive knife-wielding and cooking skills. Using only top-quality ingredients, Nakama offers a delightful and fresh dining experience that attracts foodies from all over. With its warm and welcoming ambiance, Nakama is an ideal choice for any occasion or gathering. The attentive and friendly staff are always on hand to assist you in making the most of your dining experience. Nakama guarantees an unforgettable dining experience with outstanding taste and quality Japanese cuisine, whether you're dining with friends, family, or colleagues. Valet parking is available, and gift cards can be purchased for a memorable dining experience.
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NAKAMA REVIEWS
I'm here atleast 3 times a week for sushi I love it the chefs are amazing and they cook with love. The staff are respectful and cheerful they give off great energy once you walk in. I love the music they have and the atmosphere. Will be back of course the sushi is amazing.
We went for a family dinner on new years eve and had a great time! Food was fantastic of course, but what really made our experience was our chef Remy. Our 8 year old nephew was very nervous about the big fire explosion part, and Remy did such a good job of including our nephew in the experience and making him feel totally comfortable and safe. Thank you for providing us such a fun night out and cooking us a delicious meal.
I've been coming to Nakama since the day it opened. I love it. Usually just sit at the bar, but I've had a lot of fun in their dining area watching the extremely talented and fun hibachi chefs do their magic. The food is fantastic and the drinks are always fun and tasty.
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Ramen Bar is a contemporary Japanese eatery that specializes in delicious noodle soups and customizable ramen bowls with a variety of toppings. They offer an extensive selection of ramen and noodle dishes, including Chinese-style ramen and kimchi ramen, with more than 25 topping options available to create your own unique bowl. The chefs at Ramen Bar take great pride in their slow-simmered soups, using the finest Japanese ingredients and cooking them for over eight hours to infuse them with rich flavor. In addition to their fantastic ramen, Ramen Bar offers delectable appetizers such as vegetable egg rolls, kimchi tofu, edamame, garlic edamame, seaweed salad, and a range of gyoza, including pork, shrimp, and vegetable options. Don't forget to try their Vegetable Ramen, which features fresh green vegetables, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, broccoli, carrots, corn, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, and green and white onions, all served with Ramen noodles.
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Salads Starts from $5
Dry and Cold Noodles Starts from $9.25
Rice Bowls Starts from $9
Basic Noodle Soup Starts from $9
Specialty Noodle Soups Starts from $13.5
Side Orders Starts from $1.75
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Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 10pm
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RAMEN BAR REVIEWS
This is my favorite Ramen spot. I love the value and the flavor. The variety and consistency are awesome. I usually get the veggie but today I tried the Tom Yum Men and the spice level was perfect. The staff are awesome and always so kind. I love it here. This spot may be little but it's packed with big flavors.
We had a very good dinner here the other night ! Service was amazing even though I was drinking water like a fish the waiter was constantly there to fill up my glass! The food and service are both excellent.
Great atmosphere. WONDERFUL service! Waitress was excellent. I got the Tan Tan. And some dumplings. FANTASTIC on both! Very nice place. I'll be certain to come back.
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Umami is a lively and stylish Japanese bar in Pittsburgh that serves fresh sushi, creative cocktails, and authentic street food. The restaurant is known for its commitment to umami flavors, with a menu featuring a variety of sushi rolls, ramen bowls, bento boxes, and Japanese kitchen entrees. The restaurant's interior is tastefully decorated, with polished wood tables and red lamps creating an elegant atmosphere. Umami is the perfect place to enjoy some of the city's best sake and Japanese whisky, along with a selection of Japanese beers like Sapporo and Kirin Ichiban. If you seek a Japanese eatery with affable and conscientious personnel, Umami provides both in-house and takeaway options, catering to your dining preferences. At Umami, you must try the Wagyu Beef Nigiri, which is delicately seared and served with togarashi, HoKkaido uni, and nikiri soy. Additionally, their Churchpoint Washington Oysters are topped with caviar and a shiso granita, and are definitely worth a taste.
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Robata W/ Chicken Tare Starts from $3
Sushi Plates Starts from $16
Nigiri/sashimi/temaki Starts from $4
Onigiri - Rice Ball Starts from $6
Happy Endings Starts from $10
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Fri & Sat: 5pm - 12am
Sun & Mon: Closed
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UMAMI REVIEWS
Writing this review in the car as soon as I got out because they were AMAZING! My boyfriend was out of town and we decided to try this spot, thank god we did! The waitress serving sushi bar was so attentive, efficient, and nice. The sushi chef tonight was also so talented! The quality here for the nigiri is unparalleled with anything I have had in the U.S. Atmosphere was so fun and matched the entire theme of the restaurant well. The whole staff was killing it tonight, they were all so sweet.
My husband and I came in without reservations and we sat at the bar. One of the servers let us move to an open table not to long after which was very nice. The server we had was very helpful with the menu. I was really excited to try uni and it was so worth it. The drinks are well worth the price too.
Amazing Japanese street food inspired menu, the yakitori and sushi were incredible. The drinks during happy hour has a nice discount and the service was quick and friendly. Would recommend a reservation as the place fills up quickly and bar seating is limited. 10/10 would return again on next visit to Pittsburgh.
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