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    John Yi Fish Market

    4.0 (42 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood Markets
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    2/4/2023
    Amy S.

    After 3 years, we finally made it back to this place. This is a seafood market but they will prepare your food. We got a 2.6-lb lobster. It was delicious as ever. The hardest part is waiting for a table to open up so we can devour this lobster. Yummy.

    3 lb lobster.
    Eliot G.

    While there are many varied and interesting vendors at Reading Terminal, John Yi is the single reason biggest reason I go to this vibrant market. My wife and I each get 3 lb lobsters which are steamed and scored/cut. If you've ever wished lobster was as easy to eat as a sandwich or chicken nugget - this it it. The lobster is cut so the meat just pops out. The lobsters go from tank to plate in about 15 minutes. It is delicious. The staff was helpful and attentive. Enjoy, I did.

    Clear eyes!
    Brenda C.

    I walked around after eating looking for the place where many of my wonderful fellow Yelpers marveled about. I wondered aimlessly from one fish place to another before I finally found this place. At each stop, I'd look at their fillets, the eyes of the fishes and smell the place. If I can smell you, I'm otta here. As I mentioned, I finally came here and looked at the fillets. Oooohhh, nice and moist with a very nice sheen to them. "Look deeply into my eyes!" Oooooooo, clear! Very nice and healthy. Red eyes indicate the fish didn't suffer trauma when dying. Sssssssnnnnnnniiiiffffffff, hmmmmm, no smell. Score! Took a look at where I was checked in at Yelp and realized I'm standing at The Famous Johnny Yi's fish. Eureka, I found it! Thank you my fellow Yelpers. You were right. They do have the best fish! And now I have some squid!!!!! Score!!!!

    Delicious lobster
    Isabel J.

    Since I'm a huge fan of this market I always make sure to stop here while in Philly. I was happy eating my fried mac & cheese ball when my boyfriend noticed someone eating a lobster. We were both intrigue by it and right away asked them where they got it. They pointed us to John Yi Fish, he made his way there and got us one. The lobster are $11.99 a lb, he asked for a small one that came out to $20. The lobster was delicious and really fresh if it wasn't that we live so far I would have brought some home with me.

    Yolanda L.

    Want the freshest, most beautiful, sustainably sourced fish in Philly? Definitely go to the John Yi Fish Market in Reading Terminal! I had to do some last minute shopping on a Sunday morning for a Dinner party that night and I ended up with the most beautiful Organic King Salmon fillets I could have imagined! I was happy & my client was thrilled! I'll definitely be back.

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    Ari S.

    Great selection of fish, but slightly disappointed (hence the 1 star down) that they only have salmon and tuna for sushi grade. Technically they also have tilapia, but who wants tilapia in their sushi? That being said, the sushi-grade tuna and salmon are wonderful. The best deal here is by far and away the $4.99/lb chilean sea bass chunks, which are PERFECT for ceviche. The guys behind the counter are very nice and helpful. They answer all of your questions and don't mind you being indecisive. They also remembered who I was and what I got 10 days before. Great place!

    Rebecca A.

    We got a whole steamed lobster with butter & lemon. It was delicious! $43 for 2.5 lb lobster. Don't forget to grab a paper mat to put down on your table!

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    Everything is so fresh. My only place to buy seafood in Philly. The service is fantastic

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    My favorite fish market in the terminal. Extra fresh...and their crab claws are loaded with flavor I stop there every time!

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    3.3 mi
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    Stopped by their station at the Passyunk festival and they had one of the most creative bites in…read morethe whole market! I got the tuna version of the poke bowl and it was delicious. Flavorful and fresh!

    Wow. As I sit relaxing over coffee on a Saturday morning, I often reflect on the things that make…read moreme genuinely happy about living in Philadelphia. Having spent most of my life here, a few familiar joys always come to mind. Now, I'll admit--shopping for fish wouldn't usually make that list. But Giuseppe's Market inside Samuels & Son has changed that entirely. This place is an absolute standout. The seafood selection is unmatched--ultra-fresh, incredibly diverse, and always beautifully displayed. But even more impressive than the product is the people. The team behind the counter is among the most professional, accommodating, knowledgeable, and all-around kind folks you'll ever encounter in a market. They're the kind of people who take pride in what they do and make you feel genuinely welcome every time you stop by. If you're not already shopping at Giuseppe's, let me just say--you're missing out. It's a hidden gem tucked inside a working seafood distribution hub, and it deserves your appreciation. John, the manager, is a master of hospitality and seems to make instant friends with just about everyone. The rest of the crew? Just as fantastic. Three words: Buy. Fish. Here. You'll be glad you did.

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    3.6(42 reviews)
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    So people were on social media raving about this place. I had a taste and decided to give them a…read moretry. I ordered online. You have to give them at least 30 minutes. I arrived a little early. Parking: tight. They have a little parking lot but that was filled. You can park on the street. They have a walk up window. I gave my number and was told my order would be up. It took more than 30 minutes. I ordered $5 crabs and had them sautéed. There's an extra charge. They came with a sauce. I ordered Buffalo butter. You can order whole crabs. The crabs were ok. They were meaty but I was looking for this great flavor and it wasn't there. I ordered a side of cajun seafood. Omg!! Omg!!!! There was too much cajun seasoning. I could not eat it. Overall I wasn't totally happy with the crabs. I'm not sure what all of the hype was about. I may go back to get whole crabs and make a sauce of my own.

    I'm very disappointed in the food. I ordered dungness crabs but got Alaskan smh. I asked for the $4…read moreblue crabs and it look like I got the $2 crabs smh. They said they only had $3-$6crabs but these crabs no way were $4 crabs smh they too small. The shrimps were overcooked. I'm mad at myself because I should've checked my order before pullin off. They fell off. Big time. I use to love bobs but this was a big no for me especially when I spent $75 and my order was messed up. DO BETTER!

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