A wonderful experience, but a bit pricey. My wife and I LOVE Korean and Japanese food, so to see Togyu open in Cranberry was exciting. We stopped in for the first day of the soft opening and was immediately greeted pleasantly. The service and staff are excellent. We had the pleasure of speaking with Marcus, the manager/owner, who made us feel very much welcomed.
The food sounded amazing, but when seeing the menu we got sticker shocked. The starting combo on the BBQ menu is $75 which comes with three meats: Prime Rib, NY Strip, and Beef brisket. My wife and I went in hopes to get Bulgogi (thinly sliced marinated beef) and LA Galbi (marinated beef short ribs), two staples in Korean BBQ, however on the combo platters they weren't included until the Togyu Stair Combo which was priced at $180, recommended for 3-5 people. :/ Thankfully they were able to be ordered A La Carte (individually) priced at $28 for 6oz Bulgogi and $26 for 3 ribs LA Galbi. We were informed that the a la carte items did NOT come with rice, however since we ordered multiple other items it was provided to us. We understand ordering a la carte not coming with rice, however we felt rice is very inexpensive, it should be provided to guests much like Chips and Salsa are at other restaurants.
The LA Galbi was great, and when dipping in the sauces/seasoning provided gave it that extra punch of flavor. The Bulgogi on the other hand was ok and wasn't flavorful. After speaking with Chef Joseph it was confirmed it was only marinated for 20 minutes, and will be corrected in the future.
We also had the Spicy Cucumber Salad and house Salad. The house salad had good flavors with the house dressing. The Spicy Cucumber Salad was ok but not spicy, and that is ok as we understand not everyone can handle spice. The cucumbers aren't marinated but maybe just tossed in the spice flavor, so you get a cucumber taste followed by a hint of spice flavor afterwards.
We tried the kimchi and Japchae as well. The kimchi was good and provides a mild spiciness, and doesn't have that fermentation taste you'll sometimes get with kimchi. The Japchae, korean stir fried glass noodle dish ,was excellent and on point! The texture and flavors are exactly what we were wanting and tasted very authentic.
Next we tried the macaroni salad and potato salad. The macaroni pasta salad lacked seasoning and salt. The potato salad was also bland and needed more flavoring. These are two things we normally would not get at a restaurant like this and instead get something more unique with flavor.
Overall we enjoyed it. For anyone who hasn't experienced Korean BBQ, we would recommend trying Togyu. We probably won't be casual diners though due to the prices and may visit on special occasions. We greatly thank Mike our server, Marcus, and Chef Joseph for the...
Read moreI had the pleasure of visiting Togyu Asian BBQ & Bar during their soft opening, and I was absolutely blown away. This isn’t just a dinner out—it’s a full-on dining experience that delights all the senses. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance felt upscale and elegant, yet still welcoming and relaxed.
Our server, Mike, made the night exceptional. He was incredibly helpful walking us through the menu and explaining how the cooking process worked—we had a lot of questions since this was my first time at a restaurant where you cook your own meats at the table. Mike was patient, friendly, and incredibly attentive throughout the meal, checking in often to make sure everything was perfect. It’s rare these days to have service that truly goes above and beyond, but Mike delivered exactly that.
I brought my cousin and her husband who were visiting from Louisiana—and they can be picky eaters—but even they were thoroughly impressed by the quality of the service and the unique, upscale vibe of the restaurant. Togyu welcomes casual attire, but everything from the décor to the attention to detail makes you feel like you’re dining at a high-end venue.
Highly recommend for anyone looking to try something new and memorable. We’ll...
Read moreWe will absolutely be returning. The concept is cool, the ambiance is inviting, the service is top notch, and the food is delicious and fun to prepare.
We had the starter combo, which comes with a lot more than what's listed on the menu. In addition to the delicious meats, it comes with a macaroni salad, potato salad, veggies for grilling along with the meat, a sampler of kimchi and spicy cucumber slices, and some of the most delicious rice we've ever had.
We also had the gyoza as a starter, and we can confidently say Togyu easily has THE BEST gyoza in Cranberry... if not all of Western PA. We were spoiled by the gyoza we had in Tokyo years ago, and have been chasing that quality ever since. Togyu is the only place we've found here that immediately reminds us of the gyoza we had in Japan.
I wish I could remember our server's name, but she was a delight. Hopefully we get seated in her section again! And manager Marcus was awesome and made us feel like guests of honor as he went out of his way to take special care of us.
Truly feel spoiled to have a new hidden gym in Togyu located so conveniently. It'll be a real challenge not to swing by every day just to grab an order of gyoza for a snack. Can't wait for...
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