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Golden Gai, Pittsburgh, PA

Golden Gai

4.8
4.8
105 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
Welcome to Golden Gai, a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant heart of Pittsburgh’s East End, conveniently located in Bakery Square. Step inside and embark on a culinary journey to the bustling streets of Japan with our Izakaya-style dining experience.

As you enter Golden Gai, you’re greeted by the warm ambiance of traditional Japanese decor fused with modern touches, creating an inviting atmosphere that is both chic and cozy. The soft glow of our stunning light fixtures over the intimate dining space, where the wooden bar top that spans the length of the space, and slate accents evoke the charm of Tokyo’s iconic Golden Gai district.

At the helm of our kitchen is Executive Chef Michael Taylor, a master of Japanese cuisine renowned for his innovative approach to flavor and presentation. With a background honed at the esteemed Gi-Jin, Chef Taylor brings his passion for culinary excellence to every dish, infusing each bite with creativity and precision.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (412) 844-6688
  • Website
    https://goldengaipgh.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

Starters

  • Edamame

    lime / sea salt

    • Spicy Edamame

      lime / togarashi

      • House Salad

        ginger dressing / pickled carrot

        • Cucumber

          rayu / soy / sesame

          • Miso Soup

            tofu / wakame / scallion

            Bowls

            • Chirashi

              sushi rice / salmon / tuna / yellowtail / ikura / scallop / chive / aonori / daikon

              • Miso Tuna

                sushi rice / sweet miso dressing / cucumber / avocado / furikake / scallion / wakame

                • BBQ Eel

                  sushi rice / avocado / pickled cucumber / sesame / fried scalliosn / Bulldog sauce

                  Nigiri / Sashimi

                  2 pieces nigiri or 2 pieces sashimi

                  • Salmon / Sake

                    • Tuna / Maguro

                      • Eel / Unagi

                        • Yellowtail / Hamachi

                          • Scallop / Hotate

                            • Fatty Tuna / Toro

                              • Salmon Roe / Ikura

                                Maki

                                • Spicy Tuna

                                  • Salmon Avocado

                                    • Yellowtail Scallion

                                      • California

                                        • Spicy Scallop

                                          • Eel Avocado

                                            • Tuna Cucumber

                                              • Toro

                                                Omakase, Maki, & Sashimi Boxes

                                                • Nigiri & Maki Box

                                                  chef's choice: 8 pieces nigiri / 1 maki / 1 sashimi / edamame / ginger / wasabi

                                                  • Maki Box

                                                    chef's choice: 3 maki rolls / 1 sashimi / ginger / wasabi / edamame

                                                    • Nigiri Box

                                                      chef's choice: 10 nigiri / 1 sashimi / edamame / ginger / wasabi

                                                      • Sashimi Box

                                                        Chef's choice: 10 sashimi / edamame / ginger / wasabi

                                                        Last updated: September 30, 2024

                                                        What 105 people are saying

                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                        4.8
                                                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                        • 4.7Service
                                                        • 4.8Ambience
                                                        • 4.5Value

                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                        Loved For

                                                        • Pittsburgh / Western PA

                                                          Hot spot

                                                        • Pittsburgh

                                                          Hot spot

                                                        Review summary

                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                        Golden Gai is a vibrant culinary gem offering "amazing food, great ambience, and good service." Guests rave about the "fresh sushi," "creative cocktails," and "welcoming atmosphere." The intimate setting and "unique open kitchen concept" add to the experience. Reservations are recommended for this popular spot in Pittsburgh.

                                                        105 Reviews

                                                        1. Breanna

                                                          VIP

                                                          Pittsburgh

                                                          5 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          5 reviews

                                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Hands down best food quality, service and experience I’ve had. Will be back asap.

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                                                        2. Michelle

                                                          VIP

                                                          Pittsburgh

                                                          5 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          5 reviews

                                                          Dined 4 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Absolutely delicious! Everything we tried was fresh and amazing. Such a wonderful and needed addition to the Pittsburgh dining scene.

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                                                        3. OpenTable Diner

                                                          Cleveland

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 4
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Absolutely amazing food. It’s a must try in Pittsburgh.

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                                                        4. April

                                                          Pittsburgh

                                                          6 reviews

                                                          4.0

                                                          6 reviews

                                                          Dined 7 days ago

                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 4
                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                          Amazing food! The chefs are so talented! Service isn’t the best but the food makes up for it! Very small spot thetas why reservations are hard to get so book early!!!

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                                                        5. Aaron

                                                          Pittsburgh

                                                          5 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          5 reviews

                                                          Dined on February 28, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Awesome dinner. We split the cucumbers, a spicy tuna roll, and the spicy tuna rice cake. All great flavors and a good starter for our meal. I had the special, an Udon Noodle spicy seafood dish. It was amazing! Wife had the ramen with mussels. Again really good! Service was outstanding, and the bar has a great vibe. We’ll be back.

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                                                        6. Liz

                                                          Pittsburgh

                                                          11 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          11 reviews

                                                          Dined on February 26, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Absolutely amazing. Everything we ate was so incredibly delicious and the service was perfect. 12/10!

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                                                        7. Nico

                                                          Pittsburgh

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Very good food, nice atmosphere! The udon noodles and sushi rolls were amazing. Recommend the FU Dog Drink as well.

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                                                        8. Kaitlin

                                                          Philadelphia

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on February 21, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          Amazing service, atmosphere, and food. Was blown away by how fresh the sushi was. There is limited seating so definitely make a reservation in advance. We loved the open kitchen and bar concept. We ordered the Fu-Dog and Kasa-Obake to drink, both were delicious. To eat, we had the edamame, the crispy tuna rice, the gyoza, the udon noodles, and the spicy scallop and salmon and avocado roll. All were amazing. Would 10/10 recommend coming here for dinner and will definitely be back.

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                                                        9. Melissa

                                                          VIP

                                                          Cleveland

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          5.0

                                                          2 reviews

                                                          Dined on February 21, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 5
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          The food was amazing! Our server was very knowledgeable & gave excellent wine & drink recommendations. Such a fun night & amazing meal would definitely recommend & come back!

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                                                        10. Ali

                                                          Pittsburgh

                                                          1 review

                                                          5.0

                                                          1 review

                                                          Dined on February 20, 2025

                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                          2. Food 5
                                                          3. Service 4
                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                          I absolutely loved it here. Kind staff, delicious food and such a fun and welcoming atmosphere!

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                                                        FAQs

                                                        Golden Gai is rated 4.8 stars by 105 OpenTable diners.

                                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                        Make a reservation

                                                        2 people
                                                        7:00 PM
                                                        Booked 23 times today
                                                        Google Map for Golden Gai

                                                        116 Bakery Square Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

                                                        Dining areas

                                                        Additional information

                                                        • Cross street
                                                          Penn Avenue
                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                          Point Breeze
                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                          Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                        • Price
                                                          $50 and over
                                                        • Cuisines
                                                          Japanese, Izakaya, Creative Japanese
                                                        • Dining style
                                                          Casual Dining
                                                        • Dress code
                                                          Business Casual
                                                        • Parking details
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