gi-jin
Sushi restaurant · Downtown ·
Pristine sashimi, creative hand rolls, and extensive gin list
Pristine sashimi, creative hand rolls, and extensive gin list
"Gi-Jin in downtown Pittsburgh is all about the trifecta of sashimi, handrolls, and gin. They’ve somehow figured out how to make fatty toro even more delicious by serving it with citrusy yuzu salt, scallion, and wasabi. The handrolls are excellent and just unexpected enough (see: either the beef tartare with pickled shiitakes or hamachi with pomegranate jam). And the gin list, which is categorized by style, will teach you about the difference between juniper-forward London pours and modern bottles that mix spice and citrus. The restaurant itself is pretty small, with just a handful of tables below the giant dragon mural and a long bar, making it better for a sexy date than a big group dinner with your intro to pottery class." - elaine zedack, quayla allen
"The Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group operates numerous bars that happen to be restaurants throughout the city, ranging from the Strip District funhouse Coop de Ville to the eclectic Fish nor Fowl. The best is Gi-Jin. The intimate Downtown spot highlights raw fish with some of the city’s best nigiri, and its sushi chefs also prepare terrific hand rolls. Small plates such as hamachi crudo with ponzu, ginger oil, and daikon also stand out. Gi-Jin’s beverage list is deep, with sake and gin selections that are hard to find elsewhere in Pittsburgh." - Melissa McCart
"From the same restaurant group as one of the other suggestions, Gi-Jin pairs hand rolls with gin-forward drinks—expect reservations to fill up months in advance." - Missy Frederick
"Gi-Jin in downtown Pittsburgh is all about the trifecta of sashimi, handrolls, and gin. They’ve somehow figured out how to make fatty toro even more delicious by serving it with citrusy yuzu salt, scallion, and wasabi. The handrolls are excellent and just unexpected enough (see: either the beef tartare with pickled shiitakes or hamachi with pomegranate jam). And the gin list, which is categorized by style, will teach you about the difference between juniper-forward London pours and modern bottles that mix spice and citrus. The restaurant itself is pretty small, with just a handful of tables below the giant dragon mural and a long bar, making it better for a sexy date than a big group dinner with your intro to pottery class." - Elaine Zedack
An intimate hand‑roll and gin bar in the Cultural District with elegant lighting and refined minimalism. Lauded by local critics for nuanced sushi and cocktails, it’s a sophisticated pre‑theater rendezvous.