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Pod
The Top List of Sushi Restaurants - Philadelphia, PA
There's a restaurant to suite every style of sushi lover in the Philly area.
by Genevieve Wheeler & Anthony Simeone
To say that only some like it raw in Philadelphia would be a true understatement. This becomes apparent when one learns just how many great sushi restaurants there are in and around the city. From atmospheric Chinatown and trendy South Street to the posh Main Line suburbs, there's a restaurant to suite every style of sushi lover in the Philly area!
Haru
241-243 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19106
(215) 861-8990
Hours: (Mon-Tue) 4:30 pm-11 pm, (Wed) 4:30 pm-12 am, (Thu-Sat) 4:30
pm-2 am, (Sun) 1pm-11 pm
Located in a former bank in Philadelphia's Old City section, Haru's
high, rounded ceilings and large windows create a bright, modern
ambiance for enjoying the impressive Japanese Fusion menu. Generous
servings of fresh sushi and sashimi, as well as hot entrees, can be
enjoyed on the dining room level, which includes an intimate sushi bar
area. Atop the glass staircase is the sake lounge, where guests can
enjoy a variety specialty cocktails, such as the "Hip Stare" (made
from vodka and peach puree). Though the prices lean to the expensive
side, the inventive menu and stylish decor make this chic, NYC-based
eatery worth the cost.
Estimated cost per person for lunch/dinner: $25-45
Holiday Schedule: New Year's Day- Closed, Valentine's Day - Open,
Easter- Closed, Thanksgiving - Closed, Christmas Eve - Closed, Christmas
Day - Closed, New Year's Eve - Open
Morimoto
723 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 413-9070
Hours: Lunch (Mon-Fri) 11:30 am-2 pm; Dinner (Mon-Thu) 5 pm-11 pm,
(Fri-Sat) 5 pm-12 am, (Sun) 4 pm-10 pm
Morimoto is the creation of local Philadelphia celebrities,
restaurateur extraordinaire Stephen Starr and "Iron Chef" star Chef
Masaharu Morimoto. While those names will inevitably raise
expectations, diners at the restaurant will not be disappointed. The
dazzling atmosphere, complete with glowing booths of slowly changing
color, is only outshined by the impressive menu, worthy of a celebrity
chef. The Omakase menu option offers a multi-course tasting menu
chosen by Morimoto himself. The sushi bar offers a variety interesting
options, while other entrees are available for less adventurous
guests. The Morimoto Sashimi and Shrimp Tempora Rolls are popular
favorites at this modern hot spot.
Estimated cost per person for lunch/dinner: $40-$80
Holiday Schedule: New Year's Day- Closed, Valentine's Day - Open,
Easter- Closed, Thanksgiving - Closed, Christmas Eve - Open, Christmas
Day - Closed, New Year's Eve - Open
AOI
1210 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 985-1838
Hours: Lunch (Mon - Fri) 5pm - 10pm,(Sun) 4:30pm - 10pm,
(Fri - Sat) 5 pm - 12 am
Aoi has an unusual name and a prime location: close to the Forrest and Walnut Street Theaters, two of Philadelphia's most beloved theaters. Aoi serves up authentic Japanese cuisine, with a range of sushi and sashimi treats that boggles the mind! Go there before a show to sample their eel and crabmeat combination specialties. Aoi is famous for its all-you-can-sushi special, available seven days a week for a measly $19.95! But wait, there's more! Aoi's menu also features a huge selection of noodle dishes and seafood entrees, as well as a completely vegetarian menu.
Estimated cost per person for lunch/dinner: $20
Holiday Schedule: New Year's Day- Closed, Valentine's Day- Open, Easter- Open, Thanksgiving - Closed, Christmas Eve - Closed, Christmas Day - Closed, New Year's Eve - Closed
BUDDAKAN
325 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 574-9440
Hours: Lunch (Mon-Fri) 11:30 am - 2 pm
Traditional Japanese cuisine meets ultra-hip modernity at Buddakan! A golden, 10-foot tall statue of the Buddha dominates the dining room, as do waterfall walls and a huge onyx table that seats 22! And as far as the food is concerned, the mantra at this establishment is originality! You'll be transported to culinary Nirvana by such specialties as Tempura Jumbo Lump Crab Sushi Roll. And have no fear, you sushi lovers out there that have people in your lives that don't share your love for the raw! You'll be able to entice them to dine on such delights as Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass (served with ginger mashed potatoes, oyster mushrooms, and asparagus), as well as Wasabi Crusted Filet Mignon!
Estimated cost per person for lunch/dinner: $17-$48
Holiday Schedule: New Year's Day- Closed, Valentine's Day - Open, Easter- Open, Thanksgiving - Open, Christmas Eve - Open, Christmas Day - Closed, New Year's Eve - Open
FUJI MOUNTAIN
2030 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 751-0939
Hours: Lunch (Mon-Fri) 11:45 am - 1:45 pm; Dinner (Mon - Thurs) 5 pm -9 pm, (Fri - Sat) 5 pm - 10:30 pm, (Sun) 5 pm - 9:30 pm
Japanese and Korean food meet and mingle in the beautiful three-story restaurant known as Fuji Mountain. This tower of taste delights offers a Sushi bar and tatami tables on the first floor, an intimate cocktail area on the second, and a sports bar on the third! Nestled in the heart of Center City on Chestnut Street, the Fuji Mountain food artists believe in staying true to the time-honored delicacy of Asian cuisine. They balance the unique flavors of Japan and Korea to perfection, and guide your taste buds to true harmony! At Fuji Mountain, one can find traditional sushi and sashimi dishes (which can be ordered in convenient combos or a la carte) alongside such Korean fare as Stir-fry Kimchi with Tofu and the most exotic barbeque ribs you'll ever savor. High on your Fuji Mountain gotta-try list should be the Crazy Roll, a surreal blend of tuna, eel, cucumber, avocado, shrimp tempura, and flying fish roe!
Estimated cost per person for lunch/dinner: $15-$21
Holiday Schedule: New Year's Day- Closed, Valentine's Day - Open, Easter- Open, Thanksgiving - Open, Christmas Eve - Open, Christmas Day - Closed, New Year's Eve - Closed
GENJI
1720 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 564-1720
Hours: Lunch (Mon-Fri) 12 pm - 2:30 pm; Dinner (Mon-Fri) 5:30pm-10pm, (Sat) 5 pm-10 pm, (Sun) 5 pm-9 pm
Genji began as a small, humble restaurant in Center City Philadelphia that opened for business in 1982. It was founded on the dual principles of high quality and gracious service. This policy has lead Genji to sushi success. The popularity of Genji eventually lead to the creation of Genji Sushi Express, a line of pre-packaged sushi-to-go that can now be found in supermarkets across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, and Maryland! Nothing beats the eats at the original Genji, however. Genji signature sushi variations include the Northern Exposure
(grilled salmon, avocado, asparagus, and romaine in a sushi roll, wrapped in a soybean sheet and topped with salmon roe) and the Kumamoto Oyster (Japanese oysters, served in the shell with ponzu sauce and topped with chili-radish and scallions). Genji also offers unique Japanese-French fusion dishes, such as White Tuna Tartare (cubed albacore tuna on a sushi rice bed, topped with mountain potato, a special Japanese pickle, snow crab, and wasabi flying fish roe served with a sea urchin-miso sauce and a balsamic vinaigrette sauce).
Estimated cost per person for lunch/dinner: $17-$25
Holiday Schedule: New Year's Day- Closed, Valentine's Day - Open, Easter- Closed, Thanksgiving - Closed, Christmas Eve - Closed, Christmas Day - Closed, New Year's Eve - Closed
KAWABATA
2455 Grant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 969-8225
Hours: Lunch (Mon - Fri) 12 pm - 2 pm; Dinner (Mon - Fri) 5 pm - 10 pm, (Sat) 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm, (Sun) 4:30 pm - 9 pm
For masterfully crafted sushi at affordable prices, stop by Kawabata when you're in town and in need of a raw fish fix. Kawabata diners are surrounded in the ambiance of a Japanese county inn while sitting just a short distance from Independence Mall. Take your friends out for a great meal and a trip to the Liberty Bell! For those with people in your lives that aren't into sushi, Kawabata is your answer. The restaurant offers a variety of teriyaki dishes, tempura, specialty shrimp hibachi entrees, and even good old-fashioned beef and chicken selections.
Estimated cost per person for lunch/dinner: $13 - $20
Holiday Schedule: New Year's Day- Closed, Valentine's Day - Open, Easter- Closed, Thanksgiving - Closed, Christmas Eve - Closed, Christmas Day - Closed, New Year's Eve - Closed
KISSO SUSHI BAR
205 North 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 922-1770
Hours: Lunch (Mon-Fri) 12 pm - 2:30 pm; Dinner (Mon-Fri) 5 pm - 10 pm, (Sat) 5 pm - 11pm
Kisso invites you in with its beautifully-arranged flowers and tatami mats over rust-colored wood floors. The restaurant is a study in contrasts, however, as its sushi bar is lined with modern, metal stools and soft jazz mingling with delicious aromas in the air. In keeping with this spirit of contrasts, the sushi offered here is just as diverse. Right beside the traditional tekka maki, for example, one will find the six-piece "hot dog" roll (broiled yellowtail, asparagus, and scallions). Also, try Kisso's salmon nigiri topped with a sliver of pear and the inside-out yellowtail roll with caviar.
Estimated cost per person for lunch/dinner: $15-30
Holiday Schedule: New Year's Day- Closed, Valentine's Day - Open, Easter- Closed, Thanksgiving - Closed, Christmas Eve - Closed, Christmas Day - Closed, New Year's Eve - Closed
POD
3636 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 387-1803
Hours: (Mon-Thu) 11:30 am-11 pm; (Fri) 11:30 am-12 am; (Sat) 5 pm-12 am; (Sun) 5 pm-10 pm
Step into a vision of the future eat at Pod! Sidle up to the hi-tech sushi bar, where a conveyor belt carries delectable, Pod-exclusive morsels such as U-Love Salmon and BBQ Eel Wrap from the kitchen. Sip great sake as Japanese animation flashes across six screens. Snuggle up with some good pals in one of the restaurant's signature seating pods. Once inside, choose from nine switches of different colored lights to match your mood. Pod was designed by the Rockwell Group, which designed Nobu in New York. Chef Naoki Uchiyama, who once worked with the great Wolfgang Puck, thrills the taste buds with sushi creations while people lounge on a giant foam sculpture that seats around 50.
Estimated cost per person for lunch/dinner: $15-35
Holiday Schedule: New Year's Day- Closed, Valentine's Day - Open, Easter- Closed, Thanksgiving - Closed, Christmas Eve - Closed, Christmas Day - Closed, New Year's Eve - Closed
SHIROI HANA
222 South 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 735-4444
Hours: Lunch (Mon - Fri) 12 pm- 2:15 pm; Dinner (Mon - Thurs) 5:30 pm - 10 pm,(Fri) 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (Sat) 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm(Sun) 5:00 pm - 9 pm
Shiroi Hana offers quality sushi at affordable prices amid traditional Japanese décor. Maybe this is why the place is always packed with a mix of Japanese businessmen and the young and chic. They're gathered here to bask in the calming ambiance of lavender walls decorated with authentic Japanese prints. The sake selection is generous, as are the waitresses with their courtesy. They're always infinitely patient with even the most unversed sushi newbie. The sushi shy are welcome, and can sample Shiroi Hana favorites like fried oysters, steamed dumplings, and their famous yakitori and sukiyaki variations. The sushi and sashimi are solidly traditional and authentic, and guaranteed to be fresh.
Estimated cost per person for lunch/dinner: $12-20
Holiday Schedule: New Year's Day- Closed, Valentine's Day - Open, Easter- Closed, Thanksgiving - Closed, Christmas Eve - Closed, Christmas Day - Closed, New Year's Eve - Closed
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