literally best vegetarian / vegan sushi in the city…read more okay to start, if your friend/date/family member is vegetarian or vegan, take them here. you both will have options. inside is cozy. service is really thorough and like a well oiled machine. for the vegetarians: The lime sinko roll is a classic avocado cucumber roll with a pickled vegetable layer on top and a thin slice of lime. the roll itself is great, simple, and a classic. my sister really likes the pickled vegetable and lime on top. I however, just peel it off. it's good but I prefer without it. the veggie on fire is what you need: probably their best roll on the menu. it's a cucumber avocado roll with a spicy zucchini sauce on top and crispy fried onions. it's messy. it's spicy. it's delicious. the sauce is orange in color, has tiny slivers of zucchini in it. I was hesitant to try it at first, but it's my favorite roll now. the vegan tuna roll: it's marinated tomato in place of tuna. i've never had fish or tuna, but it definitely tastes a lot more fishy. I guess that's the marinade. texture is kinda slimy? mushy? I feel like this might be the roll for someone who liked the taste of fish but went vegan and wants a replica. Not for me, but well made nonetheless. Appetizers The veggie gyoza: the gyoza itself is green, doesn't taste different to a non green dough, but visually that might matter to some people. sauce they serve on the side is very good. comes with a lot, at least 6 I think. tastes good. I don't recall any mushrooms in it and if there is they are not noticeable as i'm not the biggest fan of mushrooms. The Spring rolls: new to the menu, no meat, interesting? they are more soft inside than expected. not a lot of veggies. tiny. cute little app to share and try. they come with two. no mushrooms. I typically prefer a more veggie heavy and crispy spring roll but i'd order them again! Samosa: currently off the menu I think, but in case they add it back, this was very good. i'd order this over the spring rolls. they were crispier and I think it came with three. Miso Soup: it's a fine little bowl of miso. I typically always order miso at every Japanese restaurant to start my meal. i'm not picky about miso, but I will say, it's not my favorite miso. I still order it every time, just not the absolute best i've had. It has small little tofu chunks and some green leafs which I find are in most misos but I have no idea what they are. small little bowl. perfect to order first. edamame: very good I always order in the beginning and I have a bad habit of also ordering another for dessert. the veggie bun: I don't like mushrooms, but if you do you will love this. my sister loves it. it's not often there is a vegetarian option for a bun, so i'd get it. the sauce on it is very good. comes with two. Karaage: This is chicken, but my dad gets it and it looks very good and crispy. if I ate meat i'd order this. avocado salad: okay so the ginger dressing is a little different than typical ginger dressing which I like. it's unique and very good. the amount of avocado is amazing! it has to be a whole avocado. always fresh. the green leafs are a little big, so this can get messy fast if you're on a date and trying to be demure. this is a must order for three people in my family. every time we go it's three orders clock work. I tried sharing with my sister and we determined we cannot share this. honestly bigger than I expected and more filling than I expected. has some cut up tomato's and cucumbers inside as well. mochi: must get. one order is one mochi cut in half. so two people could share one mochi order. i'm team chocolate, but I heard strawberry is good. I think I tried all of their flavors but honestly can't remember them. I'll update as I try more of the vegetarian/vegan rolls

Who doesn't love a BYO sushi place?! Didn't have reservations on a Friday night but arrived around…read more6pm and got a great spot at the bar. From my seat I could see sushi being prepared and the daily workings and prep. The seating is deceiving as there are 2 seperate sections of the restaurant. The spring rolls were good but the crispy salmon skin roll was out of this world. I will come back just for that! Service was a bit slow even sitting at the bar and my water glass was never refilled even when asked but I'll chalk it up to a busy Friday. Will definitely be back!

Drinks were outstanding, and so was the food! This actually came as a surprise since Almanac is…read moremarketed as more of a cocktail bar/speakeasy. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, since they are located right about Ogawa (also amazing)! We tried the omakase cocktail, which was really fun and creative. Although if I'm paying $25 for a drink, I do expect a bit more of a presentation... The scallop crispy rice was absolutely a favorite, we had to order two! The toro was also a standout, although how can you go wrong with toro, uni, and caviar? The wagyu dog itself was great, but the roll it was on was dry. In my opinion, the bread makes or breaks a sandwich, so points off for that one. The ambiance was cozy, if a little dark at times. Our waitress was knowledgeable and attentive and gave us good recommendations on what to order. I will absolutely be back for the crispy rice alone!

This place is a vibe. Perfect speakeasy style spot with moody decor. I had an intimate birthday…read morecelebration evening here. Service was great, we got recommendations, all questions answered with lots of knowledge about the menu, plus some birthday celebration shots. The regular menu drinks were next level, I loved the punch drink which is near the end of the menu and easy to miss. I did get an omakase drink but thought it was just ok, it was like a cucumber gimlet but I was expecting some more complex for the price ($25 I believe). I also thought it would be great if they asked about your taste, favorite cocktail, etc to truly customize the drink. Instead they don't ask about your preference, just if you want shaken vs stirred and to pick a season. So I'd recommend sticking to the actual menu . Other than that the food menu was fun. I enjoyed the wagyu hotdog, and all the appetizers I tried were delicious.

Do not walk, RUN to @oishii sushi & ramen! This spot is absolutely amazing!…read more They specialize in Japanese cuisine including sushi and ramen! Recently got some new menu entrees that absolutely hit the spot! Margaretha is the owner and she is such a sweetie! She truly has a passion for everything that comes out of Oishii. Not to mention she always participates in the Lantern Festival, Sakura Festival, and the Country music festival! So be sure to check out her chicken satay, Bao buns, and corn on the cob when at those events! I got to try their blue raspberry Ramune which was a Japanese soda and I thought it was so fun! You have to push down the marble with the cap to open and I got so excited after doing this. We started off with the edamame and the pork miso ramen. Both were so tasty! The ramen hit the spot last night being that it's been so cold in Philly! So it definitely warmed us right up! We also got the dynamite roll and rock n roll! Both were so good and came out with a beautiful presentation. The dynamite roll had crab, cucumber, and avocado topped with chopped shrimp tempura, spicy mayo, and scallion. The rock n roll had shrimp tempura, snow crab, avocado and cucumber with a special sauce. We also got to try two items on their brand new menu and the pork Bao buns! We first had the chicken teriyaki don and the Yakisoba noodle shrimp! Both were so incredible. I can't say enough good things about those noodles too. One of my new favorite Japanese noodles in the city! The Bao buns were very yummy as well! I was pleasantly surprised by the Thai Green Iced Tea! I thought this drink was spectacular and so incredibly tasty! Such a great pick me up, I will definitely be craving one of these very soon! Overall a delicious dinner and a spot that I will now frequent regularly! Check it out & let me know what you think!

Small sushi spot that has a few tables, good for a quick lunch / dinner, or takeaway. Menu is…read morestraightforward and has some typical Japanese offerings - sushi, ramen, and gyudon bowls. Stopped in for the lunch special and got 3 rolls. Lunch special comes with a bowl of miso soup which was nice and hot, good on a cold day. The three rolls were fresh and tasty as expected. Also had two nice pieces of mackerel sashimi, good taste. All around fairly decent price and quality, thanks.

One of the best rolls of sushi I have ever had! The staff were friendly and welcoming! This roll…read morewas so flavorful I wanted to take one or three to go . Will definitely be going back soon

I visited Tuna Bar after hearing so many recommendations, and I absolutely loved it. The interior…read moreis stunning-- very elegant, with a really beautiful atmosphere. The servers were also very kind and attentive, which made the experience even better. My favorite roll was the Liberty Roll. It's made with seared salmon and was incredibly delicious, packed with flavor. My friend really enjoyed the spicy scallop maki, and I liked it too. It tasted fresh and clean with a nice subtle kick at the end. My friend ordered the fried rice as well, and it smelled amazing when it came out and she really enjoyed it. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend the Liberty Roll! it was the highlight for me.

Fat Salmon is one of the best sushi spots I've been to. We shared a boat with two rolls and nigiri,…read moreand everything was super fresh. The fish was amazing and the rice was perfect. My son loved the beef gyoza and salmon avocado rolls. The lychee cocktail was amazing, cucumber was good too but I preferred the lychee. Service was great, and the interior is really nice with a cool blue wave feature on the wall. Would definitely go back

Fun sushi spot. Great vibe and interesting murals on the walls…read more Our server was very nice and gave us all the time we needed. We ordered several rolls that were all very good, but the tempura cauliflower might have been the favorite just because of its originality. Don't think I'll be back in Philadelphia any time soon, but would absolutely go back to Fat Salmon if I do. Only bummer was I left my credit card there after dinner on a Sunday night and they are closed on Monday. We left Philly Tuesday before they opened. Unfortunately, no way to get in touch with them, but when I did, they agreed to shred the card.

The food and ambiance in the ramen shop is phenomenal, and the servers are kind and extremely…read moreattentive. I've been coming here since 2019 and will continue coming here as my favorite ramen spot

Been multiple times. Hands down our favorite ramen in the city…read more It's easier to get a seat for one or two at the bar. But if you go with a bigger group you can always sign onto the waitlist and walk around Chinatown until your table is ready. I like the spicy ramen with shredded pork. But all are really good. I usually get the takoyaki balls but their buns are good too. Service is usually pretty timely and you're in and out. Stomach full. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

Very delicious. Speedy service. Pretty presentation served in a wooden cradle. With a bit of…read morepushback, my grandma was able to get her Saketini!

fantastic service, food was delicious, will come back again happily. Everything tasted fresh and…read moremade with care and artistry

My first omakase experience at Ogawa was both memorable and flavorful. Located in the heart of Old…read moreCity, you're welcomed into an intimate 12-person counter with a small seating area in the front. While there isn't a formal coat check, there are designated racks where you can store clothing and belongings. The restaurant shares a space with Almanac, its upstairs cocktail bar. Despite being catered as a social atmosphere, I never felt that its presence (or playlist) disrupted my dining experience. There's service staff moving about the stairwell behind the Ogawa counter, but I felt you can still clearly hear and immerse yourself with the chefs during the meal. I visited with my partner for their Midweek Omakase Experience, which provides an abridged four set, 16-course meal perfect for a date night. This particularly stood out to me, since it's a $250-per couple offering that makes it more affordable and welcoming for veteran diners or first-time omakase enjoyers. The Food Breakdown: First Set (4.5/5) - The appetizer dishes were a great start to our meal. I thoroughly enjoyed the selections of cuts with the pickles on the second plate. The scallop was also seasoned incredibly well, and the brush of soy helped elevate each bite. Second Set (5/5) - Flavors from the chawanmushi helped warm the palette, especially with the chutoro of the bluefin tuna presented in this course. I felt that this set had the greater diversity of textures between bites, which made savoring it more worthwhile. Third Set (4/5) - Miso soup was a great start before we were served delicious otoro cuts of fish. The portion sizes were also excellent, and Chef Andy did a fantastic job describing each bite in full detail. My only note was that I felt the handroll sizes were very slightly inconsistent in their filling. Fourth Set (5/5) - All of the desserts were delicious and light, which made for an excellent closer to the meal. While traditionally omakase ends with a tamago-style dessert, we were also provided a vanilla ice cream and homemade chocolate to round out our experience. Chef Andy was welcoming, knowledgeable at every step of our meal, and demonstrated a clear passion in his preparation of each bite. It was a great and affordable experience for an omakase!

We visited Ogawa Sushi in Philadelphia for their omakase, and it absolutely did not disappoint. I…read morebrought my boys along, and by the end of the night they said it rivaled what we had in Japan, which is about the highest compliment we can give. Chef Andy made the experience special. He was interactive, friendly, and clearly passionate about his craft. He personally introduced each of the 17 courses, explaining the ingredients, preparation, and flavors behind every piece. His attention to detail and enthusiasm added so much to the evening. Our server was also fantastic. She was warm, attentive, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the entire meal. One of my boy did not like the home made root beer and he just voiced that to me. Chef Andy call her over and they switched him to another drink, which was very nice. The combination of great service at the table and Chef Andy's guided presentation made the experience feel truly immersive. The omakase itself was phenomenal. The fish was incredibly fresh, the progression of courses was thoughtful, and every bite was memorable. It felt like a culinary journey from start to finish, with each course building perfectly on the last. Overall, this was an exceptional omakase experience and easily one of the best we've had in the States. Amazing food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

We chose it because it's one of Chef Morimoto's restaurants, and as an Iron Chef fan, it was worth…read morechecking out. We were seated at the sushi bar, which ended up being one of the best parts of the night. We got to watch the sushi chefs prepare dishes up close and even chat with them a bit, which made the experience feel more personal and fun. I would recommend requesting this if you are a party of one or two. The restaurant itself has a very clean, sleek look, with mostly white decor. It feels modern and upscale without being cold. The space is large enough that it doesn't feel crowded, but still intimate enough for a nice dinner. Our server was fantastic and gave great recommendations for cocktails, sake, and dishes. I tried a sake flight and ended up not enjoying it, and he kindly brought me something else with no issue and didn't charge for the flight, which I really appreciated. The sushi was fresh, and every dish we had was seasoned perfectly. They have seasonal tasting menus if you are more adventurous. The dishes are beautifully plated. Overall, this was a great experience and I'd definitely recommend Morimoto for a higher-end dinner in Philly, especially if you're a fan of TV chefs or just want a memorable sushi experience.

The food here was absolutely... acceptable. I had sushi and my husband had katsu and both were…read morecertainly in the upper 50th percentile of Japanese food we'd ever had. That being said, it was expensive for what it was. We came in a large group, some of them being particularly excited that they offered gluten free ramen. However, I don't think any of us expected to pay what we did. Philly is a city with SO many food options, so if I want good food at a cheaper price, I think I'd pass on Morimoto again. Side note. Very interesting lighting fixtures at the tables.

I came across this incredible restaurant while searching for the nearest sushi bar to the hospital…read morewhere my wife was a patient, and what a remarkable surprise it turned out to be. The first impression was not especially auspicious. The restaurant is tucked away in the basement beneath a building on Walnut Street in Philadelphia, and at first glance the menu prices gave me pause. But from the very first bite, every doubt completely disappeared. The sushi was absolutely extraordinary -- some of the best I have ever had anywhere. I ordered the 9-piece tasting menu with uni for $68, and every single piece of nigiri was exquisite. The fish practically melted in my mouth, with outstanding freshness, texture, and flavor. Each bite felt carefully crafted and perfectly balanced. The service was equally impressive. The staff was warm, cheerful, attentive, and made the entire experience feel welcoming and relaxed. I arrived toward the end of the evening, so the restaurant was pleasantly quiet, which made the meal even more enjoyable. This was truly a memorable dining experience. Every course was exceptional, and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates outstanding sushi. My only regret is that it is so far from where I live, because otherwise I would return again and again.

I've been here multiple times. Great service. Workers are very friendly. Always give great recs,…read moreespecially sake recommendations. Their happy hour is 5-7pm and always a great deal - at the bar only. It's downstairs but doesn't feel like a basement. Ambiance is ok. But don't let that deter you. I took my wife and MIL today and we enjoyed the happy hour. I recommend you give it a try.