202 38th St., Lawrenceville
www.umamipgh.com
Umami offers contemporary Japanese fare that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the tastebuds. Menu categories include robatayaki — skewered foods grilled over charcoal — and yatai, which encompasses items served at street-food stands.
Other Finalists
2nd: Nakama, South Side and North Hills
3rd: Umi Restaurant, Shadyside
