KuJiRa Sushi & Bar – Japanese
KuJiRa Sushi & Bar invites diners into a sleek, atmospheric sanctuary where the sizzle of golden karaage chicken and the delicate steam of handmade gyoza harmonize with the precision of masterfully prepared sushi. Each visit unfolds as a curated journey, from the crisp, savory bite of fried oysters to the immersive weekday and weekend experiences that celebrate the vibrant soul of Japanese cuisine in a sophisticated setting.
736, Bellefonte Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232 https://kujirasushi.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, fasting-mimicking, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at KuJiRa Sushi & Bar
Dairy-Free at KuJiRa Sushi & Bar
KuJiRa Sushi & Bar in Pittsburgh has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Kani Salad, Grill Black Pepper Tuna and Mochi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at KuJiRa Sushi & Bar
KuJiRa Sushi & Bar in Pittsburgh has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Kani Salad, Grill Black Pepper Tuna and Kombu and Shiitake Dashi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at KuJiRa Sushi & Bar
KuJiRa Sushi & Bar in Pittsburgh has 29 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Umami Tuna Taco, Ice Cream and Pittsburgh Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at KuJiRa Sushi & Bar
KuJiRa Sushi & Bar in Pittsburgh has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Katsu, Takoyaki and Agedashi Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at KuJiRa Sushi & Bar
KuJiRa Sushi & Bar in Pittsburgh has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mochi, Edamame and Harumaki Japanese Spring Roll. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at KuJiRa Sushi & Bar
KuJiRa Sushi & Bar in Pittsburgh has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ice Cream, House Green Salad and Mochi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at KuJiRa Sushi & Bar
KuJiRa Sushi & Bar in Pittsburgh has 8 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Green Salad, California Roll and Mochi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at KuJiRa Sushi & Bar
KuJiRa Sushi & Bar in Pittsburgh has 7 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including California Roll, Mochi and Onigiri. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at KuJiRa Sushi & Bar
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Takoyaki | 24.9 g | 76.6 g |
| Sexy Jalapeno | 58.4 g | 45.4 g |
| Yellowtail Jalapeno | 40.2 g | 26.3 g |
| Sapporo Premium Beer | — | 17.8 g |
| Fried Banana | 37.5 g | 16.1 g |
| Chicken Katsu | 3.2 g | 16 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Agedashi Tofu | 0 g | 13.6 g |
| Spicy Kani Salad | 44 g | 9.9 g |
| Spicy Salmon Taco | 3.1 g | 9.7 g |
| Edamame | 2.8 g | 8.9 g |
| Onigiri | 16 g | 8.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
All You Can Eat
- Mon. - Thu. Experience - $29.99: Regular adult pricing for all you can eat sushi experience Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fri. - Sun. Experience - $32.99: Regular adult pricing for all you can eat sushi experience Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Shareable Appetizers
- Edamame - $6.5: Edamame in shells flavored with kosher salt, lemon pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Harumaki Japanese Spring Roll - $6.5: Mixed Asian vegetables deep fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Shumai - $8.5: Baked ground pork and shrimp handmade with special sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $8.5: Chicken stuffed dumplings deep fried Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $10.5: Breaded deep fried squid rings Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oyster - $10.5: Fresh east coast medium size breaded with special creamy sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karaage Chicken - $9.5: Traditional style Japanese popcorn chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agedashi Tofu - $8.5: Fresh medium firm tofu lightly fried with dark sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $8.5: Ball-shaped Japanese snack with octopus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail Jalapeno - $12.5: Six thin slices of jalapeno and yellowtail in yuzu-ponzu sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sexy Jalapeno - $10.5: Fresh cut jalapeno stuffed with seaweed salad and cream cheese, tempura fried Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grill Black Pepper Tuna - $12.5: Light torched fresh tuna covered with black pepper and sesame Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Salmon Taco - $8.5: Spicy salmon, avocado, cucumber and mango in a crispy taco shell Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Umami Tuna Taco - $8.5: Tuna with spicy seasoning, avocado, cucumber and mango in a crispy taco shell Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onigiri - $6.5: Traditional Japanese rice ball with fillings Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Negimaki - $14.5: Scallions wrapped with thin sliced sirloin steak with glazed teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ebi Mayo - $14.5: Lightly fried shrimp mixed with special mayonnaise Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tebasake - $12.5: Nagoya style glazed fried chicken wings in a sweet and savory sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salad
- House Green Salad - $6.5: Choice of Japanese ginger dressing or spicy ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wakame - $6.5: Japanese-style seaweed salad with homemade dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Kani Salad - $9.5: Crab sticks and julienned vegetables with spicy mayonnaise Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $4.5: Dashi stock with miso paste Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kombu and Shiitake Dashi - $4.5: Shiitake mushrooms and kombu seaweed broth Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Fasting-Mimicking, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Katsu - $15.5: Fried chicken cutlet coated with panko, served with rice and katsu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fish Katsu - $15.5: Fresh cod bite size deep fried Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Bowl - $17.5: Soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, honey, sesame oil, mirin. Choice of Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Noodle Soup - $15.5: Udon or Ramen in spicy tonkotsu or chicken broth. Choice of Vegetable, Shrimp Tempura, Chicken, or Chashu Pork Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi & Rolls
- Tuna Sushi (2pcs) - $9.5: Maguro Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Sushi (2pcs) - $9.5: Sake Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll - $7.5: Crab, avocado, cucumber Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kujira Roll - $17.5: Shrimp tempura, cucumber, lobster salad, spicy mayo, eel sauce, tobiko Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pittsburgh Roll - $15.5: Tempura shrimp, cream cheese, roasted eel Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Ice Cream - $4.5: Strawberry, Vanilla, or Green Tea Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mochi - $5.5: Strawberry, Mango, or Green Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Taiyaki - $6.5: Fish-shaped cake with filling Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Fried Banana - $6.5: Sliced banana, tempura fried with honey sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Sapporo Premium Beer - $6: Draft Pint
- Kujira Old Fashion - $15: Kujira 5 year, aromatic bitters, Okinawa brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Japanese Highball - $11: Kujira whiskey, club soda, hint of lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Soft Drinks - $2.95: Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Dr Pepper, Lemonade, Ginger Ale
- Kujira House Sake (7 oz) - $8: Cold or Hot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about KuJiRa Sushi & Bar
- Is KuJiRa Sushi & Bar dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. KuJiRa Sushi & Bar has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Kani Salad, Grill Black Pepper Tuna and Mochi.
- What can I eat at KuJiRa Sushi & Bar on a dairy-free diet?
- Spicy Kani Salad, Grill Black Pepper Tuna and Mochi carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does KuJiRa Sushi & Bar have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mochi and Edamame.
- Is KuJiRa Sushi & Bar gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at KuJiRa Sushi & Bar?
- Takoyaki, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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