Andy’s Sushi Bar

Andy is great and his sushi is even better! I’ve worked in the strip now for 12 years and have been going here ever since it all started. The food is always fresh and Andy is as entertaining as he was 12 years ago.

Andy is great! Love the sushi and always enjoy getting to talk to him in the off moments where he is not super busy. Seriously, I’ll stop there mid afternoon and he’ll have a line for his awesome sushi!

I used to come here all the time for lunch when i worked in the area, and still come down every once in a while
First the sushi… Andy’s offers standard rolls for about $ 5 – 6 and special rolls for a few dollars more. Its quite big for a roll and he likes to incorporate a lot of non traditional flavors, like mango, various fried things, and several types of sauces. Does the sushi sometimes fall apart. yes but the taste is pretty good for the price.
Where it kind of falls apart for me is everything else.
First his stall is located right next to the door so if any sort of line forms you are constantly being bumped into by people walking in or asked to move by workers restocking the crab… Also its in a fish market so there is an overpowering smell of fish at all times
The next downfall is the overall cleanliness. I would imagine that a lot of kitchens look a bit dirty, but they are usually hidden. If you have a stall where you can see every inch, keeping it pristine should be a priority.
The last issue I had maybe just me being miserable at work. That being said sometimes I just wanted to get sushi without the Andy show, chit-​chat, and questions. I get it, its part of the «experience» and most people that have been there once or twice will likely disagree, but sometimes its just a bit much, especially if u went as much as i did and realized its the same skit over and over again. Would I mind if i was having a leisurely stroll, no, but if ur coming on your lunch break sometimes silence is golden.
Overall though I would recommend it!

Really really really great sushi. Andy is really awesome and it shows in his unique concoctions. It’s easy to see why he has such great reviews. One previous review complained bc his roll fell apart, but that can be expected when you aren’t buying a junk sushi roll with a pound of rice. These rolls are packed with the good stuff! We will be back again and again.

Andy’s sushi is large, fresh, tasty, and made at an astonishingly rapid pace. Part of the fun is interacting with Andy and watching him craft the sushi; he manages to talk and work doing both at a rapid pace. There’s seating in the back of Wholey’s for once you’ve ordered.

Generous portions, Andy consistently does not cut corners, which other sushi spots in the area can’t say the same. Best sushi I have ever had comes from this little counter in the strip.

I’ve been getting sushi from Andy for 15 years. Although everything I’ve tasted is awesome, the eat way to enjoy his sushi is by getting a platter. He invests a lot of effort and flavor in making a party sized platter of sushi. Reasonably priced for the quality of fish, so happy that he’s always around and happy to fulfill any request! Love love love his sushi!

It’s the rice that makes the sushi. Bad rice makes bad sushi and here it was just bad. Sorry, not sorry…
First, let me say that I can be a bit of a hand washing freak, but for good reason. I’ve seen the bacteria that grows from door knobs, cash and elevator buttons and would prefer not to consume any of that. Anyone handling cash and preparing food needs to wash their hands between EVERY transaction which is something Andy did not do. I know he gets busy and he’s a sweet guy but even he needs to follow one of the basic rules of food prep.
Now, to the sushi… I went for a basic salmon roll and chose a shrimp roll as my second selection. The fish was just okay. I mean I guess I expected to really be wowed since I was in Robert Wholey’s «house» but I wasn’t. The rice was mushy, not sticky, and it didn’t hold together. I like my rolls tight! I want the flavors to explode in my mouth like POW… yeah, that’s it… that’s how I like it.
I enjoyed listening to Andy talk to the customers and, heck, I even enjoyed his «show» but… the sushi… I can’t.
Sorry…um…not really sorry.

Seriously, best sushi in Pittsburgh. Freshest ingredients, huge portions and very reasonable pricing. And yeah, Andy gives free samples if you smile at him!

I’ve been eating Andy’s sushi for several years now, but this is my first review. I have always enjoyed his sushi (and sick humor), and often bring out of town guests to his stand to enjoy his rolls. I’ve never felt like the sushi wasn’t fresh, but I would agree the space he works in is cramped and doesn’t always look, well, like an area where food is being prepared to look. Anyway, I’ve always enjoyed the rolls, especially because they are often nice and big. I hate a tiny roll, so Andy’s generous portions can’t be beat. Give him a try.

We wandered into Wholey’s and stumbled across this little one man sushi stand in the middle if the floor. I asked people who had ordered of the sushi was good and they said it was the best they ever had, so even though I wasn’t hungry and it was only 11am I decided I had to try it. The best part of the experience was the guy making the sushi– he was hilarious and entertaining us while we waited for our rolls. We wolfed down our order in the casual eating area upstairs. Had what I look for in a roll– Good quality fish and rice at just the right temperature and stickiness. Yum!

This place is a small stand within Wholey’s, which is itself an awesome store of fresh seafood. The sushi rolls here are the BIGGEST I have ever seen! We’ve been twice as we are addicted to the Salmon and Mango roll. One roll ~ 3 rolls anywhere else and the fish is so fresh and clean. Andy also makes waiting fun and is always handing out samples. If you make it to the Strip District and like Sushi, this is a MUST!!!

If you are spending a few hours in the strip district with the intention of exploring all that it has to offer, make Andy’s (and Wholey in general) a stop. The environment of the entrance of Wholey’s, the way that you can watch Andy work his magic and interact with his customers – and in return, you get a rather large but no-​frills sushi selection at lower prices than you’d find at a full-​on sushi bar. As for the sushi itself, it is quite good and better than a lot of places in the city; you can tell if the ingredients are fresh, the sushi doesn’t fall apart when you eat it, etc. The only drawback about this place is the wait. Since Andy’s a one-​man job, you can easily get stuck behind some large orders. It’s worth the wait though!

Possibly the best sushi I’ve had in Pennsylvania.
I would go back to Pittsburg just to get sushi from Andys.

First, do not call me sexy and then give me the two most sinewy pieces of toro possible. That pissed me right off.
Second, the rolls here are sloppy. Not only did it fall apart very quickly (and was about 4 times too large to eat: a piece of sushi should be able to be comfortably eaten in one bite), but it seems there isn’t much thought given to flavors as far as the special rolls go. After my experience with the toro, I don’t think I will be giving any sashimi or *sushi* sushi rolls a try. While the rolls are large, the prices were quite steep, not what i was expecting for someone based in a market that sells seafood.

I had a chance to stop in here today for lunch at Andy’s sushi inside Wholey’s on the strip. Let me just say that having a chance to chat with Andy is also a part of your luncheon experience.
I went with the Sushi lunch special which gives you a nice mix of salmon, tuna, and shrimp. The portion is great, fresh fish is a dream and the presentation is a plus. Plus Andy is not shy about handing out free sushi while he prepares plates. He loads up the hot sauces an makes it fun. I recommend this the next time you visit the strip.

Eating at Andy’s Sushi Bar was always an experience. Probably the worst part is the long line, but in a way that is good because I always felt that sushi was very fresh with lots of turnover. The prices are excellent and Andy is hysterical. I wish I could eat here more.

What a wonderful guy he is. I mean, the sushi is great too (fresh fish from Wholey’s, how can you beat it?) But Andy himself is very friendly, always gives me a tasteful compliment, and always makes a little fresh roll on the side to give to those waiting in line for sushi. I love this place, and him.

This is a little sushi bar in Wholey’s fish market and the sushi is excellent and Andy has such a fun, friendly and sassy personality that makes waiting in the long line to get your sushi more entertaining. The rolls are relatively large with good portions of fish. The only drawback is that he doesn’t always follow the ingredients in the menu precisely (I got avocado instead of scallion and he put some mysterious sauce on it that was not on the menu). I’m not that picky and liked it anyway but people who are more particular might be turned off by this.

It really pains me to do this, because Andy himself is such a cool and friendly dude, but after eating at Penn Ave Fish Company for so long… I just can’t bring myself to get his sushi anymore. It’s… just… not that good.
It all snapped into place for me one day recently. The sushi rolls he makes are massive, but the taste just isn’t there. He’s rushing to make them so fast that as soon as you put your chopsticks around them they completely fall apart. And the most important part, the fish, doesn’t seem all that fresh. Definitely not as fresh as Penn Ave., which is weird considering he «lives» in a fresh fish mecca. But the thing I think I’ve really grown to hate that weird brown sauce he puts on everything. Yuck! I just can’t stand it! I know I can ask to have it off, but as soon as I seem to remember, it’s on there in a flash.
I know it may be cheap and it may be fast, but to me it’s just not worth it. Penn Ave IS right down the street… and I PROMISE you’ll love their fresh and delicious sushi!