Kiku Japanese Restaurant
Japanese & Sushi in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
4.5 (717)
| Category | Japanese & Sushi Β· Asian restaurant, Bar, Hot pot restaurant, Authentic Japanese restaurant |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
| Area | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (412) 765-3200 |
| Google rating | 4.5 (717) |
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12β2 pm |
| Wednesday | 12β2 pm |
| Thursday | 12β2 pm |
| Friday | 12β2 pm |
| Saturday | 12β3 pm |
| Sunday | 12β3 pm |
About Kiku Japanese Restaurant
Pittsburgh's Best Authentic Japanese Restaurant Established in 1983, this restaurant has been serving some of the freshest and most authentic dishes in the city. Specializing in sushi, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, and Omakase, KIKU ensures a taste of Japan in every bite. With fish sourced from both New York and the renowned Toyosu market in Japan, freshness and quality are guaranteed. Each meal is carefully crafted by a Japanese chef and owner, who brings decades of expertise to the table, along with a dedicated Japanese-speaking staff to enhance the authentic dining atmosphere.
Kiku Japanese Restaurant is one of the japanese & sushi listed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The business is registered at 225 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; use this page to check its hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Google also lists it under asian restaurant, bar, hot pot restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.
Portion sizes and pricing swing widely across this group, from a $10 lunch bowl to a multi-course tasting menu at an upscale sushi counter, so checking recent reviews and photos is more useful than the price range alone. In Pittsburgh, dinner reservations for popular izakaya, hot pot and Korean BBQ spots fill up on Friday and Saturday nights, so booking ahead or arriving at opening is worth it. Many restaurants across Pennsylvania run daily lunch specials on weekdays that are not listed on the dinner menu, so it is worth asking. Halal, vegetarian and gluten-free options vary a lot by kitchen; call ahead if you have a dietary restriction rather than assuming the menu will note it.
The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. The most common schedule is 12β2 pm. It is closed on Monday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Kiku Japanese Restaurant at (412) 765-3200; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, kikupittsburgh.net.
On Google it holds a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 717 reviews, which is a strong result for a japanese in Pittsburgh and suggests consistent service.
Pittsburgh is in Pennsylvania, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Traffic in Pittsburgh peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the street number up to the city, state abbreviation and five-digit ZIP code; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Alexa Janoschka a month ago
An unforgettable, authentic Japanese feast! π£β¨ We went to Kiku to celebrate two birthdays with a party of eight, and it was hands-down one of the absolute best meals Iβve ever had! The highlight of the night was ordering two of their legendary Sushi Party Platters. Even though each platter is technically labeled for three people, two of them were the absolute perfect amount to feed our whole group of eight. The selection was breathtakingβpacked with incredible Nigiri, fatty Toro, yellowtail, white fish, salmon, and fantastic rolls. Every single piece melted in our mouths! Beyond the platters, their menu is stacked with authentic gemsβfrom crisp, golden tempura and stunning Rainbow Rolls to comforting, warm bowls of miso soup that started our meal off right. We were so caught up in the great conversation and incredible food that I didn't take a single picture, which speaks volumes! We finished the night by practically ordering the entire dessert menu to share: lychee sorbet (absolute perfection!), passionfruit mochi, butter cake mochi, aloe dessert, Japanese flan, red bean fish cake with mochi ice cream, and super fun tempura fried ice cream! π¨ The entire staff made our night s
Basil Fawlty 3 months ago
Excellent excellent excellent!!!!β¦.EXCELLENT!!!! Justin our server was spectacular, The food was great, delicious, plentiful, but Our server Justin really stood out as being so truly exceptional He really cared to get everything just right for us during our visit from Lancaster, He was so attentive and Everything He described came out perfectly, Exceedingly delicious food is what youβll find Here, but if youβre really, really lucky, Youβll get Justin as your server, Heβs dedicated his life to this wonderful restaurant that He very clearly loves and spoke so fondly of the owners and ownership and the way itβs been so resilient through so many different Economic High tides and low, and Heβs been there with them, I really hope someone cares about him there and Gives him the kind of applause and rewards He deserves for dedicating his life to spectacular service, He really made our visit so special by going above and beyond to deliver more than food, He gave us food with kindness and A warm welcome to Your Restaurant, I could tell He loved everything about it, And even enjoyed Japan, when He got to visit there many years ago, If I were the owners Iβd give him a trip back to see how the
Kat Nvrsoft 5 months ago
Absolutely wonderful service from Christina, who had excellent suggestions and made us feel so welcome. The menu is incredible, everything is so fresh, and very clean, honest, polished presentation by a very clearly skilled chef. I loved the tofu steak, the albacore, the tamago, and karage. The soy sauce is house made and it is incredible. House sake is also very good. First time here, and will be returning. Hidden gem for sure. 10/10
Ivy 5 months ago
The food was fresh, and they honestly undercharge. The ambience, dedication of the sushi chef, and beautifully plated food were phenomenal. I wish I found Kiku sooner. They are much more authentic than other restaurants and very committed to good food and service. Please see for yourself!
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My family and I celebrated my wife's birthday here and it was delightful. My wife wanted to experience some authentic Japanese food and after consultation with some food groups in our area we settled on this restaurant, at it was highly recommended. We made reservations, parked in the garage which was not too far away and were greeted promptly. Our server was Japanese and in a good way, was a little difficult to understand due to her accent. She was completely perfect though for our service needs. We ordered our dishes with some selections recommended by our server's suggestions. From the time we received our first dish and the time of order was a little lengthy (probably about 20 minutes). The rest of the food came in stages. It was truly carefully curated ingredients and thoughtfully crafted to make the palette satisfied. We could finished our night off with some truly unique desserts. The ambiance felt like we were transported to Japan which promoted a beautiful experience. Thank you for the experience!
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kiku Japanese Restaurant located?
Kiku Japanese Restaurant is at 225 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Use the βOpen in Google Mapsβ button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Kiku Japanese Restaurant?
Kiku Japanese Restaurant is listed as a japanese and is also tagged on Google as asian restaurant, bar, hot pot restaurant.
What are the hours of Kiku Japanese Restaurant?
Published hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 12β2 pm; Wednesday: 12β2 pm; Thursday: 12β2 pm; Friday: 12β2 pm; Saturday: 12β3 pm; Sunday: 12β3 pm. It is closed on Monday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Kiku Japanese Restaurant open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday it is open 12β3 pm.
What is the phone number of Kiku Japanese Restaurant?
You can call Kiku Japanese Restaurant at (412) 765-3200.
How is Kiku Japanese Restaurant rated on Google?
Kiku Japanese Restaurant has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 717 reviews.
Does Kiku Japanese Restaurant have a website?
Yes, the website of Kiku Japanese Restaurant is kikupittsburgh.net (linked on this page).
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