This is actually our favorite Japanese place. Good food, relaxing, low-key, and quick service. We usually come here before we go out to a Saturday evening movie. I like both the udon soup and the hand-roll. read more

Ordered on Uber Eats, I got the 3 rolls for $20, spicy tuna, spicy salmon, and eel cucumber. The seafood was not the best quality. The eel was a weird gummy texture. The rice to fish ratio was good though, not too much rice. I usually can't tell if sushi is fresh or not but this was off. Will not be ordering again. read more

I have been going to Samurai for many years - over 20, I think. The food has always been good but recently, someone I love came out as trans (MtF). I had always gotten a warm reception until I went there with my trans friend. The waitress, who had always been very friendly and warm to me, was VERY taken aback by my friend and asked me all about her, in an incredulous and somewhat rude way. She refused to engage with my friend. We paid and left. The next time I went into Samurai alone. The previously friendly waitress treated me like she'd never met me and never wanted to know me, either. The owners had installed a TV, set to Fox News, and it was blaring. The talk happened to be about gender identity. Ugh. Waitress barely acknowledged me. I tried once more. Same treatment. I feel extremely uncomfortable in this setting now, and I will never ever step foot in there again, since clearly only cis-gendered people and their friends are welcome. Well, you just lost a 20+ year customer relationship because of your obsession with other people's genitals. read more

Ordered sushi & sashimi combo from doordash and it was still very fresh and good! Also came in a cute reusable bag.

Fast turnaround from order to ready to eat and always delish! Pleasant staff reliably good

Loved everything!! Food was so fresh and came out so fast! Very cozy environment. Will be coming back here again!

Ordered (2) orders of pick three rolls and an appetizer roll wrapped in cucumber from Door Dash. Was 15 minutes late due to the restaurant not Door Dash. Maybe that's why the rolls were room temperature. Sushi is better chilled. Everything was okay. Saw a couple white lines in both the salmon and tuna so was concerned at first since other sushi we get doesn't have this. Googled it and determined that this was just connective tissue. Does make us question the quality of the fish since we haven't had that issue anywhere else. Then received a $3.65 up charge on my bill since we had asked for soy sauce and a side of tempura flakes/crunch. seems nit picky to charge for that. Anywhere else we get sushi from doesn't charge for that. read more

Samurai Japanese Restaurant - Cucumber wrapped appetizer roll - Japanese Near Me - Rosemont, Pennsylvania

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Loving this place during the pandemic. Easy pickup from the window they installed in the front vestibule. I don't eat sushi, I mainly get teriyaki and Samurai does a great chicken and steak teriyaki. I get the dinner which comes with rice, salad with ginger dressing, and half an orange. I prefer a sweeter ginger dressing, but this is still pretty good. The chicken has been phenomenal. Very tender and juicy. I had them make a bid and chicken combo but the 2nd time my beef was a bit overcooked. They didn't actually ask me how I liked it, but at most places it's served medium rare and this was medium well. They also have a filet mignon one I'd like to try. read more

They have the worst attitude ever ! The guy that was serving customer on April 1 at is very nasty !

Don't ever order from them! We ordered a tuna pizza and it came with a fly in it! They have bugs in their food- BUGS!!! I called to get a refund and he couldn't have been more rude- "call door dash and deal with them" . Service is TERRIBLE and RUDE! You want bugs in your food then Samurai is your place read more

I ordered spicy salmon and spicy tuna and in the picture they didn't appear to have cucumber in them and I really don't like cucumber so was definitely upset when both arrived with cucumber but the salmon avocado roll was good. read more

Maybe I don't understand their "hibachi" but this is not the hibachi I've been eating for the past 10 years of my life. read more

Samurai Japanese Restaurant - a meal in a plastic container - Japanese Near Me - Rosemont, Pennsylvania

I'm a regular at Samurai and, after several years of patronage, felt like it was time to endorse my favorite takeout spot. Ambiance: Samurai is a cute little Japanese restaurant. The waitresses wear Japanese dresses and the décor is Japanese-inspired in a classic sense. It is small, cozy, and has an intimate setting that would suit a casual dinner or a date. There are individual small tables and an option to sit at the sushi bar. I would recommend not coming in with a group larger than 10, since even with a reservation, the dining area is small. The menu is big, they have a bar, and they also offer Japanese desserts as well as more Americanized desserts. Sunflower Roll: This is my go-to takeout meal when I'm craving sushi. Spicy tuna mixed with a sparing amount of crunch and scallion is combined and rolled inside of filets of eel, yellowtail, blue fin, toro, and salmon sashimi, and the roll is drizzled with spicy sriracha mayo and unagi sauce, and topped with assorted caviars. To clarify, this roll doesn't contain any rice or nori, just fresh fish. It is rich, flavorful, filling, and ten kinds of delicious.The only reason why I didn't give it 5 out of 5 stars is because you never know how much you are going to get; there are times when the roll is giant and other times when it is small. (I uploaded two pictures from two separate visits, "Sunflower Roll (without eel)," above). Service: The four regular waitresses are sweet and helpful, but sometimes when the place is packed, they seem to be spread too thin. Overall: Fish is sometimes not fresh, which can make or break your meal. When it's good, the sunflower roll is not to be missed! read more

Samurai Japanese Restaurant - Sunflower Roll - February 25, 2012 (without eel) - Japanese Near Me - Rosemont, Pennsylvania

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I don't like sushi. Unfortunately I've been to my share of Japanese restaurants usually because I'm joining some friends for lunch. As a result I'm happy when a place has a few things for me. For instance chicken teriyaki will do just fine. This place more than meets my needs. The atmosphere is nice. My friends consistently rave about the sushi and my chicken is great. Just a quick note on parking. It's easiest if you park near Boarders and Gulliftys. It will be a walk of just a minute or two. read more

My go to for consistent good sushi on the main line (that I've been slacking on reviewing until now). And not just because its one of the very few viable options that isn't BYOB. Overall the sushi bar is fairly reasonably priced, especially if you come with an adventurous eater who's game for trying one of their extensive combo options.But the non sushi eaters will be satisfied with their huge entree menu that features plenty of hibachi and teriyaki options (Filet Mignon & Lobster Teriyaki or Hibachi FTW if you're looking to treat yourself!). But whether you go with nigiri, sashimi, or any of their specialty maki rolls; the sushi menu is classic and well thought out without being pretentious. Some of my favorite sushi options include the SST Maki with spicy shrimp tempura, scallions, and cooked eel; the red dragon maki with eel & avocado wrapped inside tuna sashimi; the spicy and sweet tropical maki with jumbo lump crab, wasabi, mango, and tobiko caviar; and the spicy red snapper maki. But with whatever you pick its pretty hard to go wrong. Especially when your able to take advantage of their killer lunch specials. read more

Ok, I'll admit I'm a bit peeved while writing this. I asked for a simple substitution. I expected to pay the difference in price. However, I was charged DOUBLE the difference. Evidently the folks who run Samurai Sushi feel providing a customer with what they want should come with punitive charges! Message to this customer, "We aren't interested in accommodating your tastes and we are going to punish you for asking for a simple, reasonable substitution. Maybe you should find a more accommodating sushi joint." read more

What a lovely thing when the Patriarch and the Queen Mother appear on my doorstep offering gifts of lunch. Of course, since they are Seniors, this means going to a restaurant they are comfortable in. No african-thai-russian fusion food for these folks. They like their food straightforward, no curves. Samurai is their go-to place for Japanese. The same things are always ordered: Chicken & Vegetable Tempura Bento Box, Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box, and Chicken Gyoza. The Patriarch and I get cucumber sushi because we're both allergic to seafood, and the Queen Mother got the California Roll that comes standard with the bento. Both dishes are consistently good. The tempura is nicely lightly fried, not soggy or burnt, and has good flavor. The chicken teriyaki is a nicely grilled tender sliced chicken breast with caramelized onions. The meal is the same every singe time, bonus points for consistency! The service is usually nicely attentive, and the place is clean and warm (also important to Seniors). Parking can be a bit of a challenge, though you can often park across the street in the mini-mall's parking lot. Samurai, you are a Senior's dream. Good food, consistently prepared in a clean environment. Good job. read more

I ordered a hibachi meal here and paid $20 for something my high school cafeteria would be ashamed to serve. read more

Samurai Japanese Restaurant - "NY steak" hibachi, rice soup, iceberg salad, and an orange?? - Japanese Near Me - Rosemont, Pennsylvania

Came here with two of my close friends for a lunch date. I'm from California, so finding good sushi anywhere else other than Japan can be difficult. I was pleasantly surprised by the food at Samurai. I ordered the Chirashi and it came with a very nice selection of fresh sashimi. Typically Chirashi tends to be quite pricey with not very much sashimi, but I thought this was great. We also ordered two rolls, one topped with tuna and hamachi (I think) sashimi and one with unagi (eel). They were pretty standard sushi rolls and both quite good. The Chirashi surprised me the most because it was so reasonably priced and very good. Since I got to school somewhat nearby, I will be frequenting this place a lot more. read more

Samurai Japanese Restaurant - Chirashi bowls, unagi (eel) roll, and tuna roll. - Japanese Near Me - Rosemont, Pennsylvania

Being from the Bay Area and being a sushi addict, the first thing I did when I moved to PA for Grad school was to search out a sushi restaurant. Samurai sushi is the shining star that I found just a couple miles from Villanova. Try the French Maki or the Vietnemese Maki. Best value for sashimi lovers is the Deluxe Sashimi Sampler. Where else can you get 23 pieces of Sashimi for only $25. In this area that is a steal! Plus they give you oranges after your meal if you sit at the bar - or if you're a special customer. I graduated in 09 and came back to California and just recently went back to visit and stopped for dinner. They not only remembered me but sent over a complimentary dish. read more

Came here for friends for an early dinner. It was before their restaurant hours for dinner, we didn't know that when we walked in, but they willingly let us in. This place is pretty clean and the service courteous. It was really nice when they asked if we wanted separate checks. I tried the ume shiso maki and the Ali-BaBa special roll. Both were of decent size and taste. Nothing out of the ordinary, nothing super spectacular; was filling and fine. They seem the have the pretty traditional fare with a decent selection of specialty rolls. They don't seem to have many bento box combination offerings for dinner (I'm not sure about lunch). Some people in the group had mentioned that while this place was nice, it's a bit more expensive than its competitor down the street, Sushi Land. read more

Samurai Japanese Restaurant - Alibaba maki and ume shiso roll - Japanese Near Me - Rosemont, Pennsylvania

I was here yesterday with my family and we absolutely loved it. The miso soup was delicious and the quality of the sushi was amazing, those two dishes are what I would recommend! read more

Last year Son and I were looking for a late lunch on a Saturday. We parked and walked in - I saw a long table with a bunch of people eating. We stood there waiting to be seated - finally someone looked up and said, " we are closed" and pointed for us to go back out. OooooKay! I felt pretty stupid when I read the sign - they close for a few hours after lunch/before dinner. Maybe if they locked the door I wouldn't have walked into a closed restaurant. So after more than a year later Husband and I decide to go for lunch - at 1pm. He had sushi and sashimi - the only thing he really enjoyed was the tuna sashimi - he left most everything else. I ordered the shrimp tempura bento box. It was ok. Service was fast and efficient. read more

Samurai Japanese Restaurant - Shrimp tempura bento box - Japanese Near Me - Rosemont, Pennsylvania

This is by far the best sushi on the mainline! I love it here. I come as often as I can. Staff is friendly and quality of fish can not be beat. Would recommend this restaurant highly!!! from someone who really knows sushi Samerai is King! read more

I seriously can not understand how Samurai has less than 4 stars. This is the best sushi on the Main Line for starters, and for the price, I would rather come out to Samurai than go to most places in the city. Their fish is always fresh. Whether you get maki, sashimi, chirashi, it's all fabulous. Their seaweed salad is great. Their edamame is great. Their teriyaki is delicious. Their special rolls are good. They can accommodate groups, too. My family has been coming here for special occasions for years. And the staff is friendly. My sister orders 4 orders of tuna roll and eats all of it and they are always incredulous, always laugh, and of course remember us every time! read more

I have been eating at Samurai for years, so it's about time I review it. I have eaten at Sushi restaurants all over the country and even in Europe and the Caribbean. Without a doubt, I can say that Samurai is the best sushi restaurant I've ever been to. The fish is always incredibly fresh, and there is a great variety of delicious and imaginative rolls. They also have great margaritas. When you go, it may be crowded, but here's a sushi tip...You never want to eat at a sushi restaurant that isn't getting a lot of business. If they aren't getting customers, they'll have to hold on to their fish a little longer. Samurai is usually crowded, so you know the fish is turning over. The Service has always been great. They are very responsive and friendly. They are always happy to help with recommendations and descriptions of the various rolls and entrees. Some roll recommendations: Men in Black U2 Maki Vietnamese Roll Surf and Turf Samurai Roll Sunflower Roll Desserts: Ask for the Chocolate Pyramid Fish: It's all good They also have great Margaritas. read more

Samurai Japanese Restaurant - Sushi at Samurai Restaurant in Rosemont - Japanese Near Me - Rosemont, Pennsylvania

I once spent over $80 with one friend eating sushi/appetizers/drinks and I can't really complain because the food was actually quite good. If anyone has gotten the "Ultimate Sushi Chef's Boat" let me know! I'd like to try it sometime, but I'm not sure I'm brave enough to try even the most exotic fish. My only negative thought on the place is the lack of parking. I'm not even sure the restaurant has its own parking lot but I usually find myself parking in the lot by the Gullifty's, which is right next to it, but still... it can get pretty packed in the evening. read more

Samurai is the best sushi restaurant the Bryn Mawr - Haverford - Ardmore stretch of the Main Line has to offer. With plenty of unique rolls (try the Red and White for spicy, crunchy tuna topped with alternating white and red tuna sushi) and a bountiful selection of non-raw-fish-eaters friendly cuisine (terriyaki chicken and udon soup etc...) it's the perfect restaurant for the family. Though when dining in, presentation is pretty and compact, the rolls can get mildly sloppy - not packed as neatly - if you order carry out. Oh, and the good sized portion of mochi ice cream offers a sweet ending to a savory meal. read more

Samurai, what happened to you? It was almost 5 years ago when it seemed like your restaurant was the roaring 20's. I would actually get excited when I'd go eat at your establishment. A small, quaint Japanese restaurant filled to capacity, sitting at the sushi bar watching the chefs perform their craft. You guys had the BEST sushi around, no one could touch you and the atmosphere was electric. That all faded away out of no where and I've finally come to terms that the Samurai I once knew has committed seppuku. I came here on a Saturday around 8 pm with a friend to a nearly dead atmosphere. There was one couple sitting in the corner... I knew this was a bad sign. The seaweed salad was doable, not as fresh as I remember. The eel, the one thing I knew samurai did right, did not have much flavor. The king crab was like rubber, absolutely no flavor. Then came the spider roll.... Holy shit. Mushy, grainy, fishy, absolutely horrendous. I was personally hurt by this, remembering the quality they used to serve. A piece of me has died with samurai. I've come to terms with what it now is and I will try to move on. read more

Living in Bryn Mawr you have tons of Asian restaurants to choose from. After trying nearly all of them, we decided that Samurai was our favorite. The staff was always friendly, the small atmosphere was cozy and the sushi always yummy! We never had anything but the sushi and deserts and we never had a problem with anything. read more

Although there are at least 4 or 5 other sushi places near us, Samurai is our go to place for sushi in the Main Line. We typically get the Sushi/Sashimi combo for 2 ($46)...which offers a satisfying and very filling array of tunas, salmon, mackerel and sometimes octopus, paired with california and tuna rolls. Occasionally we'll supplement with some of the other maki/rolls--my favorite is the rainbow roll--but usually the combo platter is plenty of food for two. If you're not a sushi eater, Samurai offers plenty of other options--such as teriyakis, hibachis, tempuras, and hot pots (my husband loves the beef one). The choices extend well beyond chicken, beef, shrimp and tofu...think salmon, lobster, filet mignon...yum!! The seating is "cozy" but not overcrowded and the staff is genuinely friendly. The guys slinging the sushi are always willing to chat and answer questions. There's even a nice outdoor area during the warmer months...a rarity in this part of the Main Line. The food is usually excellent--whether we dine in or take out. My only complaint is that about 1 in 10 times the sushi/sashimi just falls a little flat. It's not bad...just a little below the expectation. Unfortunately, that happened to us the other night...the salmon and the tuna sashimi were just a little paler/blander than usual...but at least I know my next 9 times it'll be wonderful! read more

I've gotten take-out Samurai a ton of times for lunch, as I used to work right next door, and have been there a few times for dinner. The food is always very good -- their chirashi is the BEST I've ever had, hands down, and the soba was excellent as well. It's been ages since I've been there for a sit-down meal, but I remember the service being somewhat slow; surprising, for such a small restaurant. The take-out service was very fast whenever I ordered (no more than 15 minutes), but I also tended to call at 11.30am on the dot, so I was always their first order of the day! It's a tiny bit pricey, but I think it's well worth it for the quality of the food and the cozy decor. read more

Me and a friend ordered from Samurai this past weekend and within 3 hours were both extremely ill--two days later and i am just getting over food poisoning from this restaurant. DO NOT ORDER FROM THERE!!! this was my first time and i will NEVER go back read more

This is my favorite sushi place on the Main Line. They had blue fin otoro, lobster tail, scallops, and amazingly sweet, creamy, fresh uni. I felt quite gluttonous (I'm talking 3rd circle of Inferno) after eating my heart's desire of otoro, uni, soft shell crab tempura (crisp and delicious), a Samurai roll (basically combine my 2 fav. spicy rolls and what do you get? spicy tuna, salmon, avocado covered with roe on the outside), and a Lobster roll (so good! spicy lobster tempura with roe), topped off with a squid and seaweed salad (so much better than plain wakame). The service is very attentive and the waiter was great about making recommendations for a friend who doesn't eat raw fish. It's also about 2 min. away from Hope's Cookies, where I drag myself to after every meal here. The best combination: fresh sushi and sashimi capped off by a cookie (or two) from Hope's. read more

Samurai is more like a 3.7, but I can't give it a 4.0 because that would be unfair to my other 4.0 rated places. Overall, good sushi, easy place to relax in, professional staff. Probably one of the top 2 sushi bars on the Mail Line. I go back occasionally, and I do like this place,...but mainly out of convenience. It's much better than 80-90% of all the other sushi bars out there, so it's worth it if you are in Main Line and want sushi. read more

The Nabeyaki Udon is wonderful. Hearty, hot, healthy... really worth the trip. The sushi is good and reasonably priced... Solid Japanese choice without breaking the bank. read more

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Ate lunch here for the first time, and overall it was a good meal at a decent price and it was fast. I ordered the NY Strip Teriyaki Bento Box which came with the NY Strip in a nice teriyaki sauce on a bed of green peppers and onions, with miso soup, a California roll, white rice and a house salad with ginger dressing. I asked for the steak to be cooked medium rare, and it was definitely on the rare side. It was good, the cali roll was good and the ginger dressing was... good. The service was very good and fast. Everything was good, but nothing was spectacular. So... 4 stars. read more

This place has awesome sushi and sashimi. It's fresh and they have all the classics + some creative rolls that aren't overly out there or non-traditional. I also once got yakisoba noodles too which were good as hell. Pricey but its sushi so thats moot. read more

I was always very fond of this restaurant and would regularly go here with my friends. However, last week I came to the restaurant and was double charged. To elaborate, they charged me TWICE for my order. Needless to say, I will not be returning to this restaurant. read more

I have a few issues with this restaurant: - the sushi is always room temperature and doesn't taste fresh. - the restaurant is always too hot and muggy feeling. It sometimes smells. - the servers are always trying to rush you out the door. The try to take your plates when your still eating and drop your check the second you put you chopsticks down. I'm not a fan, sorry. read more