At the end of the day, all I really want is affordably great sushi paired with some boba...and this place is basically that. Hence the name, BUBBLE+FISH. First stumbled upon this place on UberEats when I was struck with a deadly post dinner sashimi craving. (Sometimes meals just don't hit the right spot, nawmean?) Decided on their chirashi bowl, which was one of the more reasonably priced ones in town. Portion size was perfect, fish was fresh, and I went to bed happy. Came back multiple times after that, and loved the vibe of the restaurant. It's chill, it's cute and they serve all beverages in Mason jars. They have a huge wall of dragon boat racing that is hand painted (I saw them painting with my own eyes) which impressed me even tho the smell of paint overpowered my meal. Should be dried by now, so no worries. I get chirashi every time I come back (upgraded to Sashimi Heaven at my most recent visit tho), and the very Mango bubble tea (mango lover heavennnn). Have yet to go back and try the much talked about sushi burger! read more

Bubblefish - the Sashimi heaven - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Things you should order: - Very Mango drink - ask them to make it less sweet and without the lychee bubbles (I recommend aloe jelly instead). When you taste the very mango drink, your first reaction will be, "Yum!" ... but then you're like, "whoa this is sweet." - Marilyn Monroll (haha- nice play on words) - It's an interesting twist to your usual spicy tuna, salmon, and avocado combo. Topped with white tuna and a smokey tasting sauce, this roll is quite delicious - spider roll - you can't go wrong with soft shell crab. - Taiwanese beef noodle soup - the broth is warm and comforting. With round slices of beef, an egg and a helping a spinach and preserved veggies, it definitely hits the spot. I've also tried the onigiri - I didn't think much of it, although my husband is a fan. They look like standing sushi triangles stuffed with rice an the meat of your choice. He likes the salmon and shrimp onigiri. Both are savory, with the shrimp just a tad on the sweeter side. The staff are always friendly and greet you when you enter. The decor is modern-a blend of wood and metallic, with clusters of Edison style lighting hanging from the ceiling. It's also great that they're open late. read more

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My husband ordered a tonkotsu ramen from them with extra egg and the egg they gave us was *sour* and past its due. Had to throw the entire ramen away because the disgusting egg had contaminated the rest of the broth. Never coming back here again. read more

Jared and I visited on a very hot summer morning after he raved about it for months. Immediately the server came over to bring water and ask about any drink orders; not long after that, she came by again to refill our waters and to take our food orders. I decided on the sushi and sashimi platter for one, and we settled in to wait for the meal. Our drinks arrived first, and I was awed by the size of the milkshake--it was at least 25 oz and heavenly to drink. The sushi/sashimi platter arrived with a full explanation from the server--ahi and white tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and sake-marinated tuna (both sushi and sashimi), plus a salmon maki roll. I practically inhaled the food--the fish was really fresh and the maki was rolled well. It ran us about fifty dollars. A bit pricey for a lunch with two people--but it's definitely affordable if you order a reasonable amount of sushi (I certainly did not stick to this advice), and the food is really well-crafted, so you are getting your money's worth. Plus the size of the milkshake. Come on, you know you want it. read more

Bubblefish - Sushi and sashimi platter for one. The white tuna was especially out of this world. - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I went here the other day with my boyfriend. We ordered some simple rolls and wow, we were both very surprised. The fish quality was exceptionally fresh. I recommend the salmon! Sometimes I enjoy my sushi with a nice, fizzy drink and unfortunately, they don't serve soda drinks here. But I see the concept they are going for, so it's understandable... Although, I found their bubble tea prices slightly price-y especially considering their competitons' prices. PS - Get their fried chicken. FRIED GOODNESS. Some of the best fried chicken I've tried in Chinatown. Even better than the popular David's wings. Seriously. read more

Bubblefish - Perfect date night spot! - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wow! I've been meaning to come here for weeks and finally got the chance to do so today and I was not disappointed! The interior is modern and sleek with comfortable chairs and spacing which is definitely not the normal Chinatown vibe. Hostess and waiter were super attentive and nice without a rushing demeanor. Food itself is amazing! I got the Chirashi as well as the eel avocado onigiri and my friend got two specialty roles (tuna princess And another one with shrimp tempura). The food presentation is beautiful and most important of all the fish is so fresh! I'm picky when it comes to sushi and even with the great ravings I wasn't expecting too much. This will definitely become one of my fav restaurants to go to! My only one thing is that I had wished the chirashi fish, some pieces were seared around the edges and I dislike that. I wish I had known prior. Other than that no complaints. Quick, polite and efficient service with excellent fresh food. Can't ask for much more. Oh and the pricing is very moderate for how fresh the food is and how great it tastes. Highly recommend read more

Bubblefish - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This place is cool. Environment is pretty and spacious. A nice place to pop in for sushi if you're in Chinatown. I had the chicken teriyaki box which for me was the perfect mix of everything that i like. Chicken teriyaki, shrimp tempura, & California rolls. Would absolutely recommend this place. read more

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I've been to Bubblefish so many times and it really is a great, consistent place for decent Japanese food. The Chirashi is my favorite dish there. Fresh sashimi and the most amazing rice. They perfectly cook and season their rice and it pairs so well with the fresh wasabi and fish. I also get the tonkatsu don often. Again, the rice is so savory, sweet and eggy. Perfection. I tried the Salmon Burger and it is definitely an instagram geared dish. The flavor wasn't bad...but I don't like that they put a ton of tempure flakes mixed into the salmon and it was mostly the surimi (imitation crab) mix. Overall, really delicious food. It's also open late, so I find myself coming back over and over again! read more

WIth the amount of times I come to Bubblefish with my friend Ricky since it opened, I'm surprised I have yet to write a review for the place. Words cannot begin to describe the food, drinks, and service that comes from a Bubblefish experience. There are times where friends and I would just hang out in Bubblefish for hours enjoying their teas, snacking on their apps or desserts, and working on our laptops for school/work in the back room. There's never a feeling of being rushed by the wait staff. My go-to items are (1) Guava Oolong Tea or Guava Banana Milk Shake, (2) Tuna Princess Roll or T.G.I.Fresh Roll, and (3) the Salmon or Tuna Poke. Pros: -- For the price you are paying, you are getting some really fresh and delicious raw seafood that is not offered anywhere else for that price -- You do not feel rushed at all if you just want to sit and relax -- There is a "secret menu" of sorts -- there are dishes the kitchen/chef can whip up that isn't on the regular or specials menu. I recommend asking what seafood they have that isn't on the regular menu if you want to venture. -- Their Signature Rolls are the bomb... and so is the Poke... and so are the Sashimi Platters (do yourself a favor and try one if you can stomach raw seafood) -- They have Uni (Sea Urchin) -- Edison (the Head Chef) is the reason why I keep coming back -- every dish he makes is made with TLC (Tender Loving Care) Cons: -- The wait is definitely a bit long, but I believe it is well worth it when you're seeking fresh seafood, raw or cooked Overall, Bubblefish has become my go-to spot for when I am craving seafood/sushi. Since it opened, I don't think I have gone anywhere else and I really don't feel the desire to for that matter. P.S. If anyone wants a more detailed description of the dishes, check out Ricky C.'s review! read more

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I came with two other people for a light dinner on a Saturday night. When we arrived (around 5:30) there weren't many people, so we were seated and given menus. The atmosphere is really chill. The tables weren't too crowded together and the waitresses didn't hover around and stare. We ordered a California roll, a Tuna Princess roll, and their signature Bubblefish roll. Only 3 rolls, yet it took so long to prepare! We had to wait about 15-20 minutes. Maybe they should hire more waitresses or sushi chefs. All three rolls were delicious! My favorite was their Tuna Princess roll! Looks appealing and tastes great! If you like tuna, get this roll! 4/5 because the service took longer than usual (I went there in the past) read more

Bubblefish - Tuna Princess! Looks good and tastes amazing! Around $11 I believe - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place offers great service, delicious food, and affordable prices combined with a beautifully decorated store. I love coming here with friends because there is something for everyone, sushi, bento boxes, skewers, etc. There is however a 15 minimum on card and typically requires a reservation during dinner times for larger groups. read more

I had a really bad experience coming here this past week. My friends and I came here to get some late night grub on a wed night around 930pm. Chinatown places are usually the only places open later on weekdays. We were seated by the window and asked the waiter if they took credit card. He said it was cash only because their credit card machine wasn't set up yet. So remember cash only for now. They have an atm machine though in case you need it. We ordered a decent amount of food for the group of 4 ppl we had. I got the fried calamari ($7ish) and chirashi (sashimi over rice)- $16. This place is probably on the pricier side for chinatown but since I got sashimi I'm not really complaining about that. The food wasn't that great- the fried calamari didn't really have any flavor. The chirashi had like 3 pieces of a couple different fishes and was average. After we were done eating the waiter asked us if we wanted more tea. We said yes but then he never came back and we had to ask someone else to get us more tea. At this point I would say I would have given this place between 2-3 stars. Now the nightmare begins...my friend sees a mouse run into the restaurant from outside. The mouse runs inside between the two entrance doors. It's basically trapped between the two doors running around. Now I know the mouse didn't come from inside because it ran from the trash outside. I'm not saying the restaurant isn't clean because it seemed like it was. The way they handled the mouse situation was a bit appalling. We saw the mouse and mentioned it to the staff who didn't really do anything about it initially. They just stood around while the mouse ran around in between the doors- it was pretty gross. My friend took a picture and that's when they started doing something about it. It was super gross like I don't understand why they didn't do anything about it when we mentioned it because customers have to walk out of those doors to exit... The one guy comes to try to get the mouse outside but to no avail. That's when he started using a mini flame thrower...I felt like the mouse's tail caught on fire....it was insane. I feel like they could have just used a broom and shooed it outside. So the first guy uses a flame thrower then the 2nd guy traps it with a broom against the wall. First guy then proceeds to stomp on the mouse against the wall. The windows are clear so you can see everything by the way. They finally manage to get the mouse outside ( I think it was kind of still alive but hurt); however they then proceed to kill it outside. It was pretty horrifying. I think they could have really handled it in a different way so customers didn't see the whole fiasco. At this point one of the guys comes over and says sorry but wants us to delete any recordings we have of the mouse. I'm pretty sure he only said sorry cuz he thought that would get us to delete the picture we had. Strange.....I would have just apologized and comped the meal. They gave us 10% off the bill which really didn't compensate for what just transpired. We were pretty grossed out leaving the place and I just felt like it was REALLY TRAUMATIZING. We didn't need to see that kind of brutality...flame thrower really.... Mouse incident aside...the food isn't that great either especially for the prices. read more

I ordered takeout from bubblefish a few nights ago. The service and packaging were outstanding. The hostess confirmed my order online over phone and offered to call me again when the food was ready for pickup. Overall, the food wasn't to my liking, but I can see why it might be a popular spot for its ambience and fusion style. The sushi is not authentic, but again, it's fusion style so others might enjoy. Also note that the salmon tacos actually don't have any salmon in them (unless they just forgot to put it in my order). The dish I thought was worthwhile was the salmon poke! Not sure if I would go back again, but if I do, I would get their poke! read more

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This was my first time trying any sushi burger and it was so worth the price and the wait 10/10! read more

Bubblefish - Tuna Sushi Burger! - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ordered the sushi burger. It was absolutely delicious but definitely hard to handle. It ends up more like a sushi bowl. Flavors were great though so I didn't mind at all. Didn't try anything else on the menu so not sure how the rest of the food is. But the sushi burger is definitely unique and worth a try ! read more

Bubblefish - Sushi Burger - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4.5 stars and I look forward to returning many more times! The spot came highly recommended from a friend. The space is truly well put together and I appreciate the variety of drink options: tea, smoothies, soft drinks, juices, etc. They treated us like valued guests. There were a couple small problems such as they were out of all mango drinks, much to the chagrin of our party, and an appetizer was forgotten. These are simple mistakes and forgivable for the simple reason that the rest of the experience was such a pleasure. The almond milk hot boba tea was delicious, but next time I'll be sure to order tea in the cute teapots! read more

This place has a very trendy, modern, yet comfortable feel. You could have a business meeting here, or just catch up with an old friend over a drink and small bites. One of the owners hand picked the branches you see used as decor. I have gotten take out for drinks and food twice, and dined in for dinner on the second day of their soft opening. It is a little bit cold if you sit by the front windows. I really like the round booths that they have in the middle of the restaurant. Nice and intimate for a group of friends. The Taiwanese salt baked chicken is a must order. My two Taiwanese friends that were born and raised in Taiwan definitely approved the authenticity. The Sashimi Heaven was to die for. The sashimi was perfectly cut in thickness and very fresh. The sushi chef, Edison has won awards before and continues to compete in competitions. The Spicy Garlic Edamame was a little too spicy and just did not really go well together in taste. The Veal with Black Pepper Sauce was basted in a tasty sauce, not too chewy but tender and soft. The Salmon Taco was creative and interesting. The TGI Fresh Roll was filling. The Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup had a little herbal medicine added into the broth. The Tofu Mousse Cheese Cake was delectable, and not too sweet. The (Almond) Panna Cotta was good, it reminded me of Almond chilled tofu you can get at dim sum. However, the Lychee Panna Cotta from a related competitor in Chinatown is better. The tea brand that they use for their drinks is Possmei. A brand from Taiwan that Tea Talk (later turned Tea Chat, and now is Mr. Wish) used to use. So glad to have a place in Chinatown that uses Possmei again. The drinks in-house are very generous in size. Pack it into a to-go cup if you dined in and can't finish. We did not have as much decor on our drinks (garnishes or floating boba) like the photos on their Facebook page. That would have been nice to have on our drinks, more decoration. I definitely plan on coming back to try more things on the menu. This place is kid friendly. I have already recommended this place to many friends. I feel fortunate to have a restaurant like this now in my neighborhood of Chinatown Philly. read more

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This place is so ambient and the teas are magnificent. We tried the Taiwan Dong Ding Oolong Tea and the Roselle Chrysanthemum. The atmosphere is very beautiful and soothing which goes along nicely with the subtle, delicate flavors of the teas. The Sea Salt Froth Oolong Tea is exceptionally delicious because it offers a buttery creamy flavor to the mellow oolong, providing a warm finish that will sooth and calm you as the candles burn. Also, the perfect go-to spot for reading/studying. Highly recommended. read more

Bubblefish - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Ooh la la, make way for trendy bubble tea! The whole hip ambience of this new sushi bar/bubble tea joint is definitely a step up in class from its similar neighboring businesses in Chinatown. The space is pretty decent with a variety of different types of seating, and one larger room in the back where our party of about 15 had dinner last weekend. Even though sushi is the prominent option in the menu, they offer a variety of other palatable (and generally less expensive) options including ramen, donkatsu, and the likes. The palpably most exciting part of the menu though is the different types of tea offered, including a unique "sea salt froth tea" that comes in a GIANT glass (closely resembling a beer mug). Several of us had a lively chat about whether "froth" is a noun or a verb (Siri helped us out a lil) as we looked in fascination at the thick layer of foam that blanketed the drink. Finally, they have a cool moving light projection of their logo onto the sidewalk so that you can't miss it if you're walking by at night! Check it out if you're in the area :) read more

Bubblefish - Lighting outside restaurant on pavement - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Short review: Wonderful place to dine at. You can go in and take to go or eat in. I went with a group that started with five, but ended with twelve. As a result, we kept having food added to our order, but Bubblefish was very accommodating. Their food and drinks are heavenly tasting, especially their tea drinks. It has the taste of real fine fresh tea that no other place in Chinatown has as far as I'm concerned. Pretty nice interior, though it's not a lounge like place like KFT, it's more restaurant like. A bit pricey, especially if you're going with a large group, but the food is worth the price. Decor: High ceilings, dim lighting mainly, but there is light from the window during the day. There is a room for rather large parties (or reservations perhaps?) in the back that is lighted up brightly. Although the seating area lighting is dim, it gives off a nice atmosphere. The decorations are unique and nice. The tables aren't too stuffed together or cramped up. Service: Wonderful service, especially considering he fact that my group would have people come in either solo or in a small group that ended in twelve people dining. The waitresses didn't have any problems when we continued to add food to our order at random times, and they were very courteous and polite. The owner, Xu, would chat with the customers too. The only minor issue would be that our food and drinks didn't come all at once, but I'd consider that understandable seeing as we ordered over ten drinks alone and god knows how much food. Even so, we got our food in a reasonable amount of time. Props to Bubblefish for that. Food: The food oh my god. Tasted wonderful to me. The sushi was reallllly good. Onigiris seemed pretty packed, takoyakis definitely felt bigger than the ones at KFT or TeaDo. The unagi don looked wonderful and tasted wonderful. The drinks are beautiful. If you dine it they serve them in such a fancy way. I recommend the Taiwanese Salt Baked Chicken, very tasty and yummy and their tea drinks. Drinks: Their tea drinks are without a doubt 500%. Places like KFT or TeaDo or Mr Wish in Chinatown never have tea tasting like this. The taste of tea can clearly be tasted, no matter what the flavor your drink is; my friend said its the taste of fresh tea. If you're looking for good tea drinks, definitely try Bubblefish's. You won't find any other place in Chinatown that'll serve tea drinks like them. I tried the taro milk tea, and it was wonderful. And they serve all their drinks in such fancy glassware. Water in little mason jars, milkshakes in root beer mugs, and milk tea in those glass milk bottle like glasses. Some of the teas are actually served in clear glass teapots and cups, which I didn't try. Pricing: It is pretty pricy, considering the other stores that are in the Chinatown area. But it is pretty reasonable in my opinion. Pricey but worth it is what I'd say. After all, quality is better than quantity no? The drinks my group ordered were all around $5, especially since dine in drinks are all served large size. The onigiri was about $3 if I remember correctly. You can get some of the sushis 2 for $7 or $8, and they have sushi platters for around $13. Dons (rice with eel or pork cutlet or seafood?) are about $12. Overall, if you're in the Center City Philadephia area, make a stop in Chinatown for Bubblefish. If not for the food then for their drinks. Bubblefish can definitely expect me to frequent their place a bit often, especially for their wonderful teas. read more

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Overall, I really enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. The wide open space and layout was a welcome change from smaller Chinatown places. I especially loved the wall decor (dragon boat paddles and drum!!!) and the wonderful service. I thought the drinks were the best part (we got the least amount of sugar added and the tea flavor really came through). The chirashi was a great deal (14 pieces of sashimi including some chef specials) and came fresh and delicious. My friend thought the unagi was tasty but was a little disappointed with the portions for the price. I look forward to coming back and trying other menu options! read more

Bubblefish - Japanese green tea with red bean (front) the three musketeers (back) with the Taiwanese baked chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I don't know when they open this restaurant, so when I searching on Yelp I found this!! I tried Chirashi which is really good! They said they don't put it in a bowl, they put it in container so easier to eat. The price is standard for Chirashi, but the flavor is yummy! I also order Sweet Rice Bubble Tea, not really like it but not too bad, I think it's better with the bubble but it wasn't ready yet then I told them changed it with coffee jelly (maybe that caused the flavor not so good). I order some food for take out too, lunch special sushi rolls, not too good but not too bad, just very 2 small rolls for price around $8. And salt baked chicken, I thought it was like chicken wings, lol, so when I open it just like chicken popcorn. Then I came there other day to buy Takoyaki & Very Mango. The Very Mango is my reason to come back here soon!!! Love it!! Takoyaki was fine, but the Very Mango is fantastic! I gave 5 stars because of this drink!! read more

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My homegirl and i just needed a spot to get some good tea to wash down our dinner, and Bubblefish was perfect. We didn't spend much time there, but found the ambiance to be really charming. We ordered the chocolate tea and the Just Mango, and found them to be just what we needed after a somewhat heavy dinner. The service was also very good, so that made for a delightful experience. *One tip for the restaurant manager: Please provide hand towels in the ladies' restroom. Most people don't prefer to use an air dryer. Lack of hand towels actually makes the spot seem a bit less chic than the front-of-house suggests. read more

Me and my family visited Bubblefish many times. It is a great place for sushi and bubble tea. The raw fish within the sushi and sashimi were very fresh and the drinks were refreshing. I think the sushi and drinks were, in my opinion, fairly priced. It was a comfortable and relaxing place to hang out. The waiters, waitresses, and the cashier was very nice. I like both sushi and bubble tea so that's a bonus. It's definitely a place fit for these 5 stars! read more

Bubblefish - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Starting from when we first entered the service was great! It was our group's first time so the server gave us a thorough and comprehensive overview of each menu page. She recommended the Taiwanese Salt Baked Chicken which definitely reminded me of great street food chicken I've had in Taiwan, crunchy and nicely seasoned. We also got the Calamari as a starter which was nice and soft. They were also a good size and looked like onion rings. The Sea Salt Foam Lemon Green Tea tasted floral which I wasn't a fan of but the texture was really nice. My friend ordered the Very Mango Smoothie, which the server had recommended. It was large and delicious with chunks of mango and jellies. The Tuna Princess signature roll looks more stacked than rolled but still delicious. The Taiwanese Beef Noodles that I ordered was just okay, though I liked that it wasn't too salty. But the Miso Salmon that my husband got was delicious. And I would definitely order the Red Curry Shrimp that my friend ordered next time. It tasted great and was a good size. The only downside would be that they only accept cash at this time. They do have an ATM in their entryway which dispenses $10 bills. read more

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It is refreshing to have found another great sushi spot! The menu, presentation of the dishes, quality of the fish, prices, servers and restaurant atmosphere all contribute to their five star review. They have the largest offering of traditional drinks I've seen and their hot tea is so beautifully presented. Our server offered us two refills with no charge, even though it is water it was still nice. I ordered the sashimi heaven, which was reasonably priced at $21 for 17 pieces. The presentation was gorgeous and the sashimi slices were decent in size and very fresh. I'd even venture to say the tuna seemed like the best quality I've had in awhile. I had the creme brûlée for dessert, you can't go wrong with that. One thing I did think was strange on their menu is their rolls have no eel, they still look good though. I will definitely be back regardless. read more

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What initially caught my eye about Bubblefish is the fun and quirky logo. Bubble fish = Tapioca sushi. Although I did not try the sushi, I did enjoy the snow ice. I got the green tea snow ice with red bean topping. Most places do not have flavored snow ice, but I was pleasantly satisfied with my green tea flavored snow ice. My friend's almond sesame tea was really yummy and fragrant. The juices also looked good so I may try that in the future. This place is a sit down joint so the only place for casual bubble tea is at the sofas. I also got to sample the calamari which reminded me of onion rings with the fried crispy batter on the outside. Edamame is also addicting since it was lightly dashed with salt. Overall a trendy upgrade for Chinatown! read more

Bubblefish - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bubblefish was an absolute delight, and I was very happy to have eaten here on my return visit to Philly's Chinatown. For those who are unacquainted (like I was), Bubblefish (known especially for its bubble tea offerings and sushi -- get the name now?) is one of the many new establishments that have popped up in Chinatown. I think it's really great that Chinatown is seeing a lot more foot traffic and getting much more attention as its own neighborhood. Even better, according to my friend who recommended it, Bubblefish is locally owned! Now onto our visit. Said friend and I came to Bubblefish for a Sunday lunch. Things weren't too busy, so we were able to get seated quickly. Service, overall, was prompt and attentive. Bubblefish's interior design is aesthetically pleasing, with dark woods and interesting light fixtures certainly keeping it within trend. Food-wise, we started off with the Taiwanese salt-baked chicken as an appetizer. It was a generous portion for my friend and me to share, and it was crunchy, salty deliciousness. For our entrées, I opted for two rolls, the Chicken Tempura and Spicy Salmon. They were of good size for the price and though I am admittedly not the most discerning of sushi eaters, I thought they tasted fresh and flavorful. My friend ordered the Tonkatsu rice bowl, which she thought was a bit dry but I thought tasted just fine. To wash down my meal, I had a big (it was huge!!) cup of warm milk tea. My friend ordered one of the speciality cold drinks. For me, I think an area of improvement would be with the drink options. Though I enjoyed my tea, it was definitely on the sweeter side, and, if I had the opportunity, I definitely would have ordered a smaller size. Right now, I believe that all drinks come in one portion size. But if I were to return, I definitely would want to try another drink on their very extensive menu. Overall, it was a great meal and I was left plenty stuffed by the end. It's a great little spot for lunch or even if you just want to grab a drink with friends. read more

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I've walked past this place a few times in Chinatown, and finally tried it the other night for dinner. YUM! Overall atmosphere was lovely and I'll break down my experience. Service: Great! Staff were friendly and patient. Didn't rush my party and gave us plenty of time to eat and enjoy. Knew when to remove plates and gave us a moment to settle the check Cleanliness: Also Great! Tables were clean and bathroom was so clean, but it's a single person bathroom like most places in the area. Food: 10/10!!! My chocolate coffee drink was so good! You won't need dessert if you order that. My bento box had the perfect amount of everything, and the sushi rolls we ordered were really good too. Katsu comes in a huge portion as well! Portions were generous and fair Price: Reasonable! You can come here with $25 and get your money's worth. The drinks are also huge and worth the $3-4. I also saw so many takeout orders as we were enjoying our meal, a sure sign this place knows what they're doing. Overall: A cute and trendy place to have a dinner with friends, treat yourself night, or even a date! Would come here again, especially for the sushi!! read more

I came here with my friend and sister for her 21st birthday. I wanted to check out all the hype that was going around the Philly and the South Jersey area about Bubblefish. The staff were welcoming when we first walked in and seated my guests and I almost immediately. We were seated by the window which was a little chilly since it was only about 20 degrees outside that night. But that didn't really bother us much. We ordered bubble tea drinks to begin with and the waitress we had was really nice and helpful. She gave us recommendations since it was our first time. I got the Red bean hot tea which was delicious. My sister got the Peach bubble tea and my friend got the Three Musketeers, which is a tea consisting of 3 different jellies. We ordered Fried Calamari as our app, which had a great subtle flavor. We each also ordered our own plates of sushi and onigiri. We got the eel avocado, crab roll, tuna princess and they were out of salmon skin that night. Other alternatives were also great. I would definitely recommend this place and I'm definitely going back soon! read more

Bubblefish - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

So surprised that this place is so modernized, definitely doesn't feel like you're in Chinatown. Instead, you feel like you're in a nice more upscale restaurant due to the decor and used of mason jars for some of their drinks and water. The bubble fish roll is a must try! It was bursting with flavor. The normal rolls, rainbow and spicy salmon were really good as well, better than other normal sushi restaurants I tried. The princess roll was good but I didn't like how everything sat on a bed of rice. The salmon tacos could have used more fish (only a few chunks per taco) but the overall taste of it was good, spicy mayo and hints of wasabi flavors. Prices were reasonable, service could have been quicker but it's also super new so maybe the workers are new to the restaurant industry as well. read more

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One of the best sushi places in Philly! So fresh and they don't put a lot of rice in the rolls. The garlic edamame is a must for an appetizer. read more

Bubblefish - Spicy maki combo - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Five stars as always. Thank you Xu for the great food, drinks, and service as always! I got the sushi burger today and it was amazing. Five stars. read more

Bubblefish - Sushi burger - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fresh and exciting food, great atmosphere and music, service was top notch! They have a very eclectic menu that goes together in interesting ways and is totally satisfying. I highly recommend it. read more

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I love the design of this place, gave off a very vintage feeling, yet very relaxing. I tried a drink called golden triangle, which was made out of fresh fruit. It was very tasty. My friend had coconut pineapple green tea. He liked it very much. The food was very good, probably one of the best sushi I ever tried. I love their veil ribs, you can taste the sweetness of the meat. Their rolls were also really decent, I love their tuna princess roll! Definitely recommend it. They also have a study/ meeting room that you can definitely use to study!!!! Sadly, I'm not in Philadelphia everyday, but will definitely come back for more when I'm in town. read more

Bubblefish - Tuna princess roll! The tuna melt in your mouth! - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really disappointed in Bubblefish! Tonight I ordered take out. Two orders of Bubblefish roll Two bubble teas One shrimp fried rice The sushi rolls were smashed in he same container which I don't understand because I ordered two one for e and one for someone else. Sushi was literally falling apart as I was trying to eat them. The rice had no seasoning whatsoever it was horrible and the teas had no flavor with really soft nasty bubbles inside. I usually like this place but I'm done with it after tonight. Take out orders should be prepped as if I was dining in. read more

Bubblefish - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very cute and cozy place . The inside looks very much like nom wah tea parlor . Was greeted and seated right away . Their menu is very limited . Long list of drinks you can choose from though . So my boyfriend isn't a huge fan of sushi but he gave in and came with me . So we've ordered sushi . If you're there during their special it's Monday-Friday from 11:00-3:00 pm it's two hand roll for 7.95$ except for their signature roll . We've ordered the shrimp tempura roll , spicy crab roll , wasabi lobster roll , spider roll , and the bubblefish roll . The sushi were very good except for the wasabi lobster roll , the rice was a little too mushy for our liking and the spider roll , the seaweed were on a little on the chewy side . For appetizer , we've ordered the volcano chicken which had a cheese filling it was just okay . For drinks , my boyfriend ordered the bubblefish very mango he said it was good and I'd ordered the honeydew milk tea . It's good just like any other bubble tea spots . For service , our servers was very nice and attentive . Very knowledgeable about the menu . Although our sushi did took a bit to come . Overall we've had a great experience and would be back to try the rest of their menu . read more

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We came in at 7PM on a Friday and the place wasn't as packed as I thought. The prices were pretty reasonable for sushi for dinner time. We ordered Marilyn Monroll, TGI Fresh Roll, Bubble Fish Roll, and the Salmon Poke bowl. What didn't do it for me was the salmon poke because I didn't expect the sudden sourness from the overzealous use of lemons. I would definitely come back but maybe not for the poke this time. read more

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My friend Kingsley was convinced that Philly Chinatown was THE place to be on Christmas day, even though I kept reminding him this is not New York. No matter-K. has a mind of his own, so after doing my other familial and social rounds on 12/25, the afternoon found me wandering rather aimlessly around Race, Arch, 9th and 10th Streets as Kingsley studiously consulted his phone in order to find places that were open. We supped modestly at a few hole in the wall stand bys that probably never close but he still was in need of more dopamine and ethanol refreshment so he told me cocktails at Bubblefish would be just the ticket. While I'd never been to the place before, I also didn't think it had a bar or any cocktails, speciality or otherwise, and told him so. He gave me The Look and said he'd call lest I waste my time and wear out precious shoe leather just walking over to see if that was the case. The phone rang and rang-maybe 20 rings-before it was picked up. My friend was told the restaurant was open and he asked if they served cocktails. The party on the other end seemed flummoxed as to the definition of 'cocktails' so Kingsley changed the query to, "Do you serve booze?" and was met with the equivalent of 'huh?!" He looked at me for help and I suggested asking if there was a liquor license and did they serve alcohol. That got a resounding yes, so he grabbed my scarf and pulled me along with a vengeance to 9th and Arch. The place was reasonably populated but even though there were a good number of seats in the front of the house, we were shown to a way too big for two banquette over by the toilets. As we were led to the seats of shame, I noticed no bar or bottles anywhere. Not good. We were given a menu-a food menu-and left to peruse and decide. Since we had been eating lightly but steadily for a few hours, we felt a drink or two would suffice along with 2 or 3 small plates of something. We choose chicken skewers, beef skewers, shrimp tempura and takoyaki. There was no drink menu so when our server re-appeared to take our order, K. asked for the drinks menu. The young woman pointed out the many iterations of bubble tea, citing a few of her favorites. Kingsley was having none of it and said he wanted a glass of wine or beer. The woman looked offended and said there was no beer and wine was only sold in bottles. We opted for a pot of hot tea and I had to put up with my friend's angry bitching until our food arrived. The shrimp tempura promised 3 shrimp in the menu. We were served only 2 along with a pile of tasteless, greasy vegetables. The frying oil was not hot enough so each piece of tempura was enrobed in a limp, oil sopping coat of breading. Some pieces were unidentifiable-lotus root? Potato? Mushroom? The shrimp tasted frozen and old. Both kinds of skewers came with no sauce or seasoning, just protein on a stick, and over cooked at that. We tried to get the server's attention several times to cancel the takoyaki since we did not want to stay or eat anything else. She ignored us and then sat down to take a break. I suggested we go to the cashier and ask to skip the takoyaki since we had now been waiting far too long but Kingsley wanted to be miserable so he sat and complained that I was a horse's ass to choose this place. I was just getting up to go to the front and ask to pay for the meal when the takoyaki showed up. Kingsley said we had waited far too long for it, we had finished all the other food and wanted it taken off the bill. The young server seemed upset, apologized and said she would package it up to go. At that point, I just wanted to get out of the restaurant and my (ahem) friend's company and go home to some spiked eggnog, Madonna singing "Santa Baby" and a few Dave Koz tunes. We paid. We left. Bubblefish may very well be good for sushi; I'll never know. I do know that they don't serve cocktails, they don't have a bar and their tempura game is way way off. Bah! Humbug! read more

Was looking for a good sushi place nearby and found this gem in Chinatown. Had the takoyaki and chirashi (sashimi on bed of rice) and they were both great! The fish was fresh and tasty read more

Bubblefish - Chirashi really good! - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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