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What to order at Umami
- Must order
- A spread of yakitori skewers, a bowl of ramen and a Japanese highball.
- Signature dishes
- Yakitori, Ramen
- Editor tip
- The back patio with the koi pond is the seat. Walk-in friendly midweek; weekends get busy.
CuisineJapanese Izakaya
Price$$
Neighborhoodlawrenceville
HoursTue-Thu 16:30-24:00; Fri-Sat 16:30-02:00; closed Sun-Mon
Phone+1 412 224 2354
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Signature dishes: Yakitori, Ramen
Must order: A spread of yakitori skewers, a bowl of ramen and a Japanese highball.
Tip: The back patio with the koi pond is the seat. Walk-in friendly midweek; weekends get busy.
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Address: 202 38th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
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