Nice environment and good food. Service can be a bit slow but the sushi dishes here are very good! The tuna burger was really great and sashimi tacos were a bit too mayo-y for my taste but overall a good restaurant. read more

Bubblefish - Sashimi Tacos - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The quality of the sushi is average. I ordered the sushi for 3 and two rolls for 3 people it was more then enough. The bubble there aren't really anything to talk about. The service does need improvement. I understand that this location is right in Chinatown but you should have staff that are able to communicate. The reason why I had sushi for 3 plus two extra roll was because they misunderstood my order. read more

Bubblefish - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very fresh sashimi and nice services! I ordered the sushi and sashimi platter for 2. The portion was humongous! I like their salmon most, fresh and juicy. Also, their drink was pretty nice and special. I ordered very mango with half sugar. It was a combination of yogurt, fresh fruit and special juicy bubble. Very nice dinner experience here read more

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The Chirashi bowl here is massive, fresh, and innovatively prepared with the daintiest of sear applied to the tunas. The rice was sticky and perfect and dusted with tobiko. High regards. read more

Bubble fish has a very cute ambiance. The staff is very attentive and friendly. We had the peony and rose tea, uni sashimi, sashimi heaven, bubble fish roll, tuna princess roll and the salt baked chicken. The peony and rose tea's flavor was very light but over the course of the meal I grew to like it. The staff kept refilling it which was very nice! The uni sashimi was a little disappointing, besides the fact that it was very small in portion, the pairing was also a little strange because it was served over a piece of cucumber and small piece of mint. Uni, naturally doesn't have a lot of flavor, so the mint overpowered it all and pairing it with cucumber just didn't taste right to me. The sashimi heaven was very good though, they served salmon belly as one of the raw fishes! I've never had it before and this definitely left an impression, I will definitely come back for more, all the other types of fish were pretty fresh. The bubble fish roll and tuna princess roll were also very good, both with very flavorful. For any one they like specialty/ chef rolls these are a must try. My boyfriend loved the salt baked chicken, he said that it reminded him of popcorn chicken, there's a specific spice in the chicken that I personally wasn't a fan of but my boyfriend really enjoyed it. But I have to say the texture of the chicken is very interesting, even though its called baked chicken, it is crispy like fried chicken but does have the oiliness of fried chicken. Overall even though the uni was an disappointment, the restaurant still serves quality sushi& sashimi, definitely with a try! They take card but also have an ATM machine right by the door read more

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I've only been here twice but I always have great service and great food. If I could come here to eat sushi everyday, then I probably would read more

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30 min for a chirashi bowl to be made... never have I ever had to wait this long for raw fish to be put on rice during off hours.

Went around Chinatown late at night and thank goodness we stumbled into here for dessert. Their bubble teas are very tea-based, as in you can taste the actual tea and know that it's not powder. I ordered the tofu cheesecake, which sounded weird, but tasted great with some hot tea on the side. At night, it's pretty dimly lit, which creates a nice ambience. Fairly spacious too and the service is wonderful. read more

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Great little spot in Chinatown for late night eats place is open till 1am! Getting to Chinatown and finding parking is always a struggle but i got lucky this evening and found a spot about 1 minute away! The first thing about the place was it was packed! The inside and decor was quite nice and very tranquil. The service was great and real fast and friendly. My wife and I got a few appetizers and some cooked maki rolls. We ordered smoked salmon onigari, taco yaki, baked Taiwanese chicken, and tea. Everything was pretty good and service was fast! I would definitely come here again and the price to portion size ratio was great! I give this place another try for the food, atmosphere, and service was all pretty good. read more

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I'm not really into sushi but my friends love it so I always end up at a sushi place. This was one of the better ones I've been to. The spicy tuna roll was flavorful but again I'm not a fan of sushi. The fried rice with chicken and pineapple was delicious. I would return. read more

Stopped in for lunch today. We had seafood ramen with vegetable broth. Note: all their ramens come with pork based broth unless changed. The ramen was reeeally tasty. It had a good balance of mixed seafood and the noodles were delicious. We also had some sushi. As another yelper noted, they seem to mince their fish and then roll it into sushi with a lot of pretty colors and flavor combinations. It was good but not the best for people who enjoy regular sliced fish. The texture is so different than the norm. It's like a more Americanized take on sushi. Beautiful presentation, fresh ingredients, but... just different! We also tried their taro bubble tea, which was really tasty. Now, the decor inside this restaurant was stunning. Very modern, large, and inviting. Our waitress was so kind and she made our experience awesome. So, yes, give this place a try. But, If you're traditional on how you like to eat sushi, maybe not the right place for you. Note: THEY DO ACCEPT all credit cards except Amex. read more

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I've been to bubble fish 3 times, and all 3 times the service was bad-mediocre. There's a lot of items on the menu so I'm definitely trying to come back and try new things and probably rate it higher. First off, the interior design is top notch! I love all the different lights they have. Ok, let's get into the drinks. I've tried the sea salt froth lychee, black tea, and green tea with Oreo toppings, mango milk shake, and tropical island smoothie (sharing all these with others of course lol). The sea salt teas are all pretty good, not too sweet, and I like the salty hint of the foam. It was a group consensus that the lychee was the best we had. The mango milkshake didn't taste like fresh mangos, more like powdered mix and a lot of condensed milk, but I could be wrong and they used A LOT of condensed milk because it was super sweet with an artificial mango taste. The tropical island smoothie was ok, a bit too watery for my liking. Overall the drinks here are pretty cool, all around $5+ There's only large options when dining in so you get your money's worth I guess. Food wise, I tried the Taiwanese salt baked chicken seeing it so popular on Yelp but I was not impressed. The chicken was almost a dark brown color (probably due to old oil) and this was within the first two weeks of them opening that I visited! I've had this dish at other places and they were so crispy and delicious, however, it was pretty much soggy here and super salty. The volcano chicken tasted like chicken katsu, so basically breaded chicken cutlets, it was OK nothing too crazy. I loved the salmon tacos, it was really refreshing. Not really a taco, basically a deep fried skin the size of a coaster topped with lettuce and salmon with spicy mayo; only 3 pieces to this order so it's not a lot (order 2 for 4+ people). We ordered the tuna princess roll, Marylin Monroll (clever), and the monster roll. I'm a big sushi fan, but non of these rolls stood out or were memorable to me. The fish didn't taste fresh and the taste didn't blend well together for me. The texture of the rice was also strange, kind of rubbery. My friend got some sashimi and her yellowtail still had ice on it, this was a big no. Again, fish wasn't fresh. Off the "special" menu I ordered the maryland oysters and this was probably my favorite thing here, it was soo delicious! The seasoning just really did it; some kind of soy sauce blend with fish eggs on top. For dessert, I've tried the cheesecake, the creme brulee, waffle with fruits, and accidentally, the mango snow ice. The cheesecake was mediocre, tasted like any ordinary cheesecake. The creme brûlée was pretty good, I enjoyed it. And lastly, I LIVE for shaved ice, it never disappoints. But I wanted the Vanilla snow ice and somehow got Mango brought out. It was overwhelmingly thick because it was drenched in condensed milk, the mango flavor in the ice was so powdery and the dish was extremely sweet. I couldn't even finish it, and I never leave shaved ice unfinished. Lastly, service. The first time I came, servers had trouble understanding our orders. Brought out two false drinks. Service was really slow. The second time I came, I only ordered desserts and drinks, and literally took us 20 minutes to get our stuff, the restaurant was only half full both times. The last time I came, service was the fastest. It was a busy Friday night at 9PM so I guess they were trying to turn tables quickly, but there was no one waiting at the door! I felt like servers were rushing everything, they checked if we were ready to order every minute since we stepped in. We got our food pretty fast. I literally had servers try to remove my plate of oysters 4 times, only to put it down because I wasn't finished with my food. When they came to clear my table, I ordered vanilla shaved ice. The waitress came back with a mango shaved ice and quickly left, I didn't even get to tell her it was wrong, but I stuck with it because I hate difficult customers. So there we are, it would be a 4 stars based on the food, but 3 because of service. read more

Met friend for meal tonight. This place has amazing skewer and sashimi. Disappointed they stopped serving bubble tea. Overall good experience and great service. read more

I've read some questionable reviews about this place, so was hesitant to try it despite the fact that it is so close to my apartment. I've now been several times, both for dining in and for takeout and every time, the sushi has been great. Prices are very reasonable. They have a good deal for lunch - 2 rolls for $8 - can't beat that! Rolls I'd recommend: spicy tuna, spicy salmon (both of these have crunchy inside, so beware if that's not your thing), salmon avocado, yellowtail jalapeno The mango green tea drink is also amazing and refreshing! Servers are all very nice and friendly too. read more

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

It is a great place for everything. #Vanilla Crepe Cake# Sweet, light, buttery and just delicious! The sushi is fresh as well. read more

Bubblefish - #Vanilla Crepe Cake# - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Super trendy super good sushi place down in Chinatown. The rolls were fantastic. It's also A BYO! The staff was very accommodating and patient with us! The fish was very fresh, and I just came back from Japan so that's saying something. Really looking forward to coming back here. read more

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If it wasn't for my twin showing me this place, I'm pretty sure I would've missed it. It's a hidden gem. Been here a few times with friends and family and the food and service are always great. The ambiance is very chill and laid-back. The servers are always friendly and attentive. Definitely try the Sushi Burger here. So good! I also enjoyed the tuna tacos and the takoyaki. One of my favorite spots in Chinatown for good food. The wait here is usually not too long which is definitely a plus when you're hungry. :) read more

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Decent selection of food items with a huge drink selection. I found a lot of the thing I order to eat to be a tad on the sweet side but overall still enjoyable. Service was on the slow side but still accommodating. read more

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This place may not have a lot of options under GrubHub delivery, but as long as you're in walking distance, this is definitely worth a shot. The sushi I received was SO good, the portions were incredible and the Miso Soup was fantastic. The Philadelphia Roll's salmon was so fresh and the Pepper Tuna Avocado had an incredible spicy mayo sauce that I wasn't expecting. These two rolls for $7.95 was a steal, but I do wish it came with the option for a soup or salad. I also ordered the Tuna Princess roll and the presentation was beautiful. The seared tuna was cooked perfectly and the added smoky spice was awesome. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Bubblefish - Tuna Princess Roll - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bubblefish is probably one of the best sushi places around Chinatown. The ambience of the restaurant is very nice and modern, although I do question some of their music choices as I was there. Nevertheless, it never bothered me. The restaurant is modern in design with a touch of spirit of Chinatown with a fish tank, and a dragon's head decoration. It was nice to see a modern spin. The price point of this place and it's quality is what makes it worth it. You usually get what you pay for. My party of 4 and I first ordered Tropical Fruits Tea. All the brewed teas there are free refills! Like most fruit infused teas, it was very light with the fruity flavor but it was very nice. For this particular tea, we were also given syrup to sweeten the tea if needed. I went a little food crazy and ordered a Bubblefish green milk tea with an Angry Dragon Roll, an Unagi Don, and Cheesecake. The milk teas here are standard in fare about $4.50 for a large, but they are worth it because of the size you get in you dine-in. They give it to you in this cool pitcher! For me the food came out pretty quickly as it wasn't too busy. When I read the description of the Angry Dragon Roll I thought it was going to be way too complex in flavor due to it's many ingredients, but I was so wrong. The flavor was perfect and everything complimented each other so nicely. My friend put it as "It took him on a journey"! The Unagi Don which costed around $12 dollars comes in this big round dish, but it was shallow. The Unagi quality was great but they didn't provide much Unagi. They did provide other sides like kani, egg custard, and cucumbers though. The cheesecake, creme brulee, and waffle desserts were nothing too special, but it was still very satisfying. The waitress Trang was very helpful in describing everything for us as it was some of our first times. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Great service. Super clean. Fresh sushi. Solid tea! Dine in drinks are enormous--easily 2 servings, def take it to go if you can't finish. Spicy maki combo was 3 rolls for $12.95--total steal! Boba was fresh but the black milk tea wasn't as sweet as I'm used to...maybe because I got bubblefish and I need to try a different flavor. I'll definitely be back! read more

I do not normally give lower than two stars unless it was actually bad. It was bad. First off, when my friends and I first arrived it took the sever 10 mins to finally give us the menu. We ordered and the show continues. I understand that maybe the kitchen is busy but I watched 2 Q of the NBA final(warrior going win) and the food finally came. Afterwards, it took a sever 20 minutes to refill my friends water and we had to ask for a refill. The food was a little below average but that was ok. Lastly it took them 20 minutes for them to finally hand us the check, which we again had to ask for. Better luck to the next customer. read more

Just tonight I placed an order on Uber eats, not realizing the place was about to close. Instead of not accepting my order to begin with, this place accepted my order, cooked it up real quick and sat my order OUTSIDE their front door for anyone to just walk up and grab with no employee in site! My driver told me this as he delivered my phone and suggested "he wouldn't eat it, cause it was just literally sitting outside on the sidewalk"! This is not okay in the slightest and even more unacceptable during this pandemic we're all facing! This is plain and simple 100% pure greed by taking the order to begin with knowing they were gonna put it outside when they were done and go home for the night! Thanks now my family isn't going to have the $40 order of sushi we paid for! I would give negative stars if possible! read more

We just finished our meal, and it was such a good experience that I want to come back already! We went for my daughter's 13th birthday with three of her friends. We started out with tea drinks of all types: bubble milk tea, hot milk tea and smoothies. They were enormous! And delicious. And inexpensive. We then ordered sushi (delicious, inexpensive) two bento-stlye boxes (huge and inexpensive) and the sushi "burger" (sushi rice bun, nori, spicy tuna, avocado, fried onions, and more). We couldn't get over how good everything was for such a reasonable price. My husband mentioned to the server that we were there for my daughter's birthday, and after the meal, they brought out a tray of fried bananas with whipped cream and a candle. It was unexpected and so sweet! The service was very friendly, attentive and timely. I can't say enough good things about Bubblefish! read more

Poor service, waited for 35 minutes in an empty restaurant and there's still no food. No updates at all, and waiter disappeared. ridiculous

My go to sushi spot... this place has the best sushi! I always get their bubblefish roll but everything on the menu is amazing. Also they have great bubble tea! You can't beat this place! read more

Amazing sushi, huge variety of beverages and awesome service. One of the best sushi spots in philly. The sushi burger, a MUST try read more

Bubblefish - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Nice byob place, good music, and food. I like the sushi rolls and sashimi. Next time I want to try the bubble tea and specialty rolls. I had the sushi and sashimi combination /w a spicy tuna roll, sea urchin sashimi and oysters w/ caviar on top, the oysters were more on the spicy side, I couldn't really get to taste the oysters because the sauce was very spicy and overpowering, but overall the food is great. If you want to be able to taste more of the oyster tell them no spicy sauce or put sauce on the side. read more

Bubblefish - Sushi & Sashimi Combination w/ Spicy Tuna Roll - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is the only sushi place in Chinatown that I know of, and their food is pretty amazing. As other people have already mentioned, the layout and decorations is beautifully done. And their menu is super cute. The drinks come without ice so they won't be diluted. Some may think the drinks are a bit more expensive compare to other tea places but the big portion makes up for that. So I think they are totally worth it. The food was on point. I liked everything I ordered. The tofu cream cheese was very delicious as it wasn't too sweet. Volcano chicken was very good as well. But my ultimate favorite is the chirashi. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Bubblefish is lovely--this is definitely a cafe that plays attention to detail. The teas are stunning and delicious. The juices are made fresh to order. All of the food, including desserts are made in house. The food is plated beautifully and the prices are great. And the decor is so welcoming. Definitely can't wait to go back. read more

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Love this place! I come here all the time and almost always get the salmon don. The onigiri here is also really good. read more

Bubblefish - salmon don - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good food and drinks. Slow service. We thought Bubblefish sounded like a fun idea, as a sushi restaurant serving a lot of teas you would find elsewhere. I drank a sea salt froth green tea, which was really good. It comes in a huge mug, and you can mix the regular tea with the froth on top for a really interesting texture. We ordered several different sushi rolls which were all good. Nothing exceptional, but all was fresh and tasty. The service was lacking and impersonal and it took way to long to get our food, drinks and check, especially for a Wednesday when there weren't many diners there. read more

Ordered takeout from here and was thrilled! Their prices were cheaper than other sushi I have had in Philly. There were so many choices on the menu. We got a sushi platter with spicy salmon, tuna, and crab, which was good. We also got chocolate mint tea and a sesame milkshake. I will order from here again. read more

They serve really good teas and smoothies- we ordered mango peach yogurt tea and honey milk tea. It has large portion(?) for affordable price (it costs $3.75 for medium) Sushis are good in good price and I would also go here again for sea eel don - it was tasty. The only thing I didn't like was customer service, We waited for several minutes to order and the food came out pretty late as well. But anyways, this was the first time I came to this place and I loved it :)) read more

The squid skewer was amazing. This is my second time here and I'd kill for the money to eat here every weekend. read more

Bubblefish - Squid Skewer - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I would say the food are average and the service is pretty bad. You can find much better one in Chinatown. However, If you are in a rush, this is a prefect place for you. Because they will rush you out. As soon as you ALMOST finish your food they start cleaning up the table and give you the check. You will have a strong feeling on "Get the hell out of here" If you like that feeling, GO visit. You will love it. read more

I came here around 9:30pm on a Wednesday. We had a group of 5 and were seated immediately. My friends ordered sushi and I had the Three Musketeers. The sushi came out within 10 minutes. My drink came within a few minutes. It has a strong green tea flavor. I enjoy the grass jelly, but some people don't like the faint herbal taste. I didn't really taste the lychee or fig jelly. The tapioca balls, or bubbles, were not too soft and chewy. Only downside was the $15 minimum for credit cards. Maybe I didn't notice a sign stating so. There is an ATM near the entrance, but I just combined my check with a friend's to meet the minimum. read more

Our favorite sushi place since moving back to south jersey from Florida. Love that it's a BYOB, their rolls are so big and delicious, and their sushi burgers are amazingggg!!!!! read more

Cute little place with great service. Sushi is good with many options to chose from. Fried calamari was decent, chewy. read more

Bubblefish - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania