We tried to call this place three times before showing up but the phone was busy. No message service, no instructions on how to make a reservation, just a busy signal. Anyway, my wife and I show up and are told it's a fifty minute wait, so we decide to drive to a local restuarant/bar and have a drink. Fifty minutes later we come back and are seated. We each order two rolls, and figure if they're good, we would order another. The waiter, a bearded dude with a beanie, that looks like he should be smoking weed on a lobster boat off the coast of Maine, was nice, but a bit "out there." Anyway, fifty minutes later we are still waiting for our rolls. We are a bit hungery seeing it was now 8PM (we showed up at 6PM, and still no food. So my wife asks the lobsterman where our food was. He said, "we're not quick here" and moved on, fifteen minutes later, our food arrives, and for the most part, the sushi was very good, but waiting over an hour for four rolls is insane. Also, it was a BYOB, so during the long wait they recommended Joe's down the street to get beer. Joe's is cash only, so I had to use their ATM which charged me a $3 service charge, and $17 for a six pack, plus I gave the guy a $3 tip, so it cost me $23 for a six pack of beer. Upon finishing out rolls my wife asked if I wanted to split on more roll. By this time, it was 8:30 and there was no way I was waiting till 9:30 for one more roll. We asked for a check and put our credit card on the table we like to use for air miles. Lobsterman then told us cash only, lol, so I hiked to the nearest 7/11 and paid a $4 service fee. The moral of the story, bring cash, bring your own beer, bring a lot of patience, and you should enjoy your sushi, which was good. Oh yeah, the men's bathroom literally has a toilet that comes up to the middle of my shin. It looks like something you'd see at a preschool for kids. I only had to pee, but for the guys who work there, I have no idea what they do when the have to do #2. SMH. The place is a bit surreal and I will not be going back. read more

Been here twice now and each time was amazing. Unique specials that change often and great regular menu with nice variety. Staff is friendly and attentive and overall a cute cozy place. read more

The Other Fish - Japanese Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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Food and service are always top notch. These folks know how to make people happy. Hands down, our favorite place to eat in the Lehigh Valley. read more

Ate here a few months ago, I liked the ambiance of the small restaurant. They keep interesting hours but that's ok. Service was good and food came quick. Fish didn't taste amazing, we have never returned because we've found better sushi spots in the area. Also kinda pricey for what you get. read more

Met another couple at the Other Fish. Sat at the bar - place is small. Make reservations! Meal was amazing, sushi perfect fresh and made while you watched! Staff helpful and friendly. Liven in Bethlehem 30+ years never knew this place existed! Go there for excellent service and an amazing meal - you will go back! read more

The Other Fish is a hidden gem near Main Street in Bethlehem. We have dined in and had takeout from here many times and are always so happy with the service, ambiance, and everything they offer. Today, we started with the spicy seafood soup, inari with spicy tuna and shrimp tempura, and the black truffle tuna appetizer, which were all delicious. We also ordered 4 sushi rolls - spicy lover, snow goose, tracy, and tipper. All were fantastic and left us wanting more! read more

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Absolutely fantastic sushi. Great staff. Place is a gem. Accomodates food allergies. Highly recommended.

Matt makes the most inventive rolls i ever tasted! The staff is also very welcoming! The best in the valley!

This sushi spot is awesome! Great ambience, great sushi, and great overall vibe. The service was excellent and our waiter was very helpful. I would definitley recommend this spot. read more

This is it. This is the one. This is the best sushi place in the Lehigh Valley HANDS DOWN. My boyfriend and I love coming here. The atmosphere is immaculate, the staff is hospitable, and the rolls are works of art. The ingredients are so fresh and you definitely get your moneys worth. You have our unwavering patronage as long as your doors are open. read more

The Other Fish - 10/10 - Japanese Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Service, food, and music is awesome. love these guys and their down to earth nature. The food is pretty great too :) get the fresh salad.

how absolutely delicious!!! came here with my dad and a friend and we were absolutely amazed at how tasty and fresh everything was. the miso soup, seaweed salad, and all the variations of sushi we got was amazing. customer service was excellent; highly recommend sitting at the sushi bar. the owner was the one preparing the sushi, and they're incredibly friendly & make great suggestions (and are also very accommodating and said that if we didn't want anything or wanted substitutions). ambience was great, great for chatting, and great music playing, too! such amazing sushi here, my friend who'd lived in okinawa was amazed, and i live in new york, and i can say this is one of the best sushi places. i also found the prices pretty reasonable for a table of 4. cash or venmo payments only so come prepared! will definitely be returning next time im in the area! read more

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Driving up Broad Street in Bethlehem, PA last week I passed this small restaurant that said " Japanese Food". I have had a LOT of Japanese food in my past and there so few really good Asian restaurants in the Valley I decided to try it. Oh my goodness was it GREAT. We split 3 items and were glad we didn't order the house made Ramon. The portions were enormous but the flavor was just outstanding!!! I have never taken home food from a Japanese restaurant in the past because the portions are always so small but last night I did and I can't wait for lunch to finish the best Beef Teriyaki I have ever had!! read more

Staff is really friendly and inviting. Yuri is the MANNNNN ! We got complimentary Thai iced tea since it was a promotion they had, to unleash their new special. Definitely try it! It is super clever and delicious. The dinner environment is awesome and quiet. Had dinner with my handsome fiancé (my hand hurts cause of my diamond). Food is delicious and honestly come here with a friend or alone, you defiantly deserve to TREAT YOSELF ! It's BYOB and great energy . Wings are awesome read more

The Other Fish - Entrance and outdoor seating - Japanese Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Excellent and creative menu. Down to earth atmosphere. My go to spot for anything Sushi related. You have to try this place. Reservations accepted. Ask for Yuri! read more

This is legit the coolest spot in the entire Lehigh Valley i'm pretty sure. Amazing sushi, unique rolls, you'll never want to leave :,)

The Other Fish is *so good*. It's a small business in a small restaurant run by the best staff. Yuri is great, and the man who makes the sushi (sorry, not on a first name basis with him) is so talented! Everything is made with such care and the ingredients are always fresh. "The Other Fish" sushi roll is the best I've had, though the Blue Crab, the Natalie, and the Dragon roll are all great too. If you're in the area, absolutely make a reservation for this place! read more

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The food was delicious, I went with friends and we all enjoyed it, the service was amazing, they were very kind, and funny. The place was small but comfy in a way, the pictures on the walls were nice. read more

First and foremost I do want to thank the bearded gentleman at The Other Fish for giving me a full refund on my order BUT this was my experience: Sushi is something that I eat on the regular. I live and work in NYC and I know what good quality sushi looks and tastes like. I also know when a restaurant is bs-ing me. I placed an order for 3 people, through grubhub, at 8:45pm. According to the grubhub app, it would take 90-100 minutes to prepare the order. At 9:31pm I called the establishment to ask them when my order would be done, since I am on the same block as the restaurant. They did not seem to know I had placed an order and told me 9:50pm would be the best time for pickup. I arrived at the restaurant at exactly 9:50pm and was given my order with no problem but I noticed the bag was a bit small for the order we placed. Come to find out we were missing 3 rolls and immediately headed back to the restaurant. We told them about the missing roll and told us they couldn't make us more because the cook just threw out the rice. They suggested refunding me for the rolls we were missing but instead a kind, bearded gentleman said they would refund our whole order. My sister and friend were able to have dinner but I was not able to because the rolls that were missing were avocado rolls (I do not consume animal products). Upon inspection, the rolls looked like they were rushed, as they were falling apart when being consumed and not wrapped tightly. My thoughts on The Other Fish: 1. Your prices are ridiculous! I work on the Upper West Side in NYC and can get avocado rolls for $3.50 instead of your $6.00 for some crappy loose, rushed rolls. The most expensive avocado rolls I've had are $5.50 from one of the best Sushi restaurants in NYC and they have the right to charge that because of their presentation, taste, and overall experience. 2. Your preparation time is also ridiculous! On the Upper West Side, I can order 4 avocado rolls, 1 eel avocado roll, 2 California rolls and an order of gyoza that will arrive to me in 30-40 minutes, being delivered to me from only 5 blocks away. You guys can't even get it together with me picking up the order and staying literally next door to the restaurant. Today you produced 5 rolls of my order in an hour, meaning it took you about 12 minutes to create each of those crappy rolls. Get out of here with that 90-100 minute prep time! 3. Your presentation sucks. Styrofoam takeout containers for sushi? Really? Also, your ratio of rice to filling is way off. There is too much rice and it needs to be balanced. Overall experience: Very disappointed. My best friend actually recommended this place and thought I'd love it because of my love for sushi. Don't think I will ever order from here again. read more

The Other Fish - Japanese Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Doesn't look like much when you walk past, but if your near the intersection of North & New Street in the thriving, historic, colonial Bethlehem NoBo arts district, you'll stumble upon a gem known as the other fish. Top spot in Bethlehem's Little Tokyo district for sushi, Japanese miso soup , & fresh sides & wasabis. read more

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I absolutely adore The Other Fish. A last minute decision to try the restaurant was the right choice between something new and the usual fare. The staff were extremely accommodating, providing us with whatever we needed without even asking at times. The food was unique and delicious. Try the specials, they're out of this world. We had the chicken wings, the Japanese hot dog, 2 raw rolls, and a cooked one. Each item demonstrated the care and creativity that you can't find everywhere. I will definitely be back again. read more

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A hidden little glass door leads you into a completely unassuming kitchen bar that serves some of the best sushi you can get in the Lehigh Valley, all made in front of you. Another win for this place is that it's BYOB. I ordered the ramen. The friendly staff all recommended it. If you have a hankering for some fresh sushi, or a teriyaki entree, this is the place. read more

such a fun & cute atmosphere very small & intimate sushi is so fresh & prepared right infront of you read more

The Other Fish - hands down the best shush i i've had - so fresh & delicious - Japanese Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Sat at the bar so we got to watch everything skillfully made up close. Loved every course from soup to sushi to tempura. Close quarters and brilliant flavors both reminiscent of Tokyo. Really. read more

Best sushi I've had in Bethlehem! This is a small, warm, homey feeling restaurant with great sushi. I highly recommend any rolls with Eel (my favorite, so I'm biased) or spicy tuna. Definitely also order a bowl of miso soup... it's the best I've had in a long time! This place is BYO, so you know what to do. The only downside is that it's a very small place (maybe 5 tables and a bar, only one table that can sit more than 2) and gets crowded on weekends. If you're ordering take out during busy time, plan ahead... it could take upwards of 1.5 hrs. It's well worth the wait though!!! Definitely a spot to hit on the north side of Bethlehem! read more

A sushi roll with Fritos called 'Drunk on Tuesday'?? Very eccentric, cool hole in the wall. That kind of says it all. Easy parking (street and a lot next door), but as many have said, a super SUPER tight space. We were lucky to get three seats together at the bar on a Friday night. There is one round table at the front...seats about 6. Downfall to the only large table? You're sitting directly at the front door so on a chilly night like tonight, brrrr! The other seating consists of about 4 two-tops lined against the wall directly behind the bar. So sitting at the bar or table, you will be bumped throughout your meal by the servers who are going back and forth through the right 'aisle.' It's literally about 1.5 feet between the backs of anyone seated at the bar and those sitting at the tables. No secret conversations happening here! None of the tightness bothered us though. It is a dive kind of joint. But it's also an experience. To sit at the bar and watch the sushi chef roll his rolls was quite entertaining and a bit educational. Every order was made fresh. As someone who works in food service from time to time, I had a few questions about following code ... But let's leave it at that. Nothing was so bad as to stop me from enjoying the delicious rolls we were served. Our server, Uri, was super. Not much more to say! The young kid who was texting when he should have been getting a table their wine glasses needs to go. The space is way too small to not do your job responsibly. Definitely a cool place to hang with friends, go on a date and even take your 'mature' kids. Our 7-yr-old loves sushi and had a blast at the bar. Not a place I'd bring a child who is younger than 5 though. Not super kid-friendly nor is there space for a high chair of any sort. Get your order for take out in that case. It will still be delicious! read more

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Still perfection! So freaking fresh its lovely! Everything is so good. No cocktails but you can bring your own drink. read more

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Awesome! Yummy sushi rolls and edamame was high quality and well repares. Wish they could move back to south Bethlehem!

I wish I could give 10 stars here... this is without a doubt one of the best restaurants in the Lehigh Valley! Unfortunately, like every other restaurant, you just can't appreciate the quality with take out. This hidden gem in Bethlehem has very limited seating - but has the #1 sushi in the valley. I tend to get lost in their fresh and unique sushi offerings that I overlook the other menu items! The soups are beyond amazing and the chicken Katsu is perfect! read more

Absolutely not your average sushi place. Everyone working at the restaurant was kind and welcoming. Small house like setting is comfortable and inviting. Crab Rangoon and rolls were amazing. Will absolutely be back soon! BYOB! read more

My main complaint and really only complaint here is that it takes FOREVER to get your sushi. It's good sushi but there is another place that literally takes One Third of the time to finish. I'm not even joking, it took one hour and 30 mins to get 4 rolls because I had to extend the meter for parking. They had only one person actually making the sushi while one woman was the waitress and the other guy just prepped maybe? My fiance has been here with a friend before and it took them over two hours to get their rolls (they probably forgot her order) and when she mentioned it they gave a snide remark about how their a small business. Staff seem nice and several "regulars" came in while we were there. Maybe not the most professional with some of their personal conversations with each other that nearby guests can hear. The restaurant is very small. Seats maybe 20-22 people at most and that would be very cramped. Food: - Miso Soup : good, no complaints - Kamakazi Chicken : I wouldn't personally order this again, just felt like cheap battered chicken but the sauce was nice for dipping. - Dino roll and Other fish roll were great, I forget the names of the other two rolls but they were tasty as well. read more

The best sushi in the Lehigh valley backed with an excellent hot Japanese menu, both cooks professional quick and the food is all mad right there in front of you and delicious! The home made ramen is my favorite! Make sure you try a deep fried sushi roll as well! read more

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This is my favorite sushi place to visit in Bethlehem. The sushi is really good-I have tried probably half the menu and haven't been disappointed. I also like that this place is BYOB. There is a lot of sushi in the valley similarly priced- but the atmosphere and the people who work here have always been worth returning to! I hope this place stays the same size with the good music and atmosphere forever. Its worth waiting for. read more

Best sushi spot in Bethlehem. It's a little cramped in here, but don't let that dissuade you. Sushi options are diverse, creative, and above all, DELICIOUS. The chicken katsu is truly amazing but be careful, it's meant to be eaten by 2+ people. Although that hasn't stopped me from taking it in myself a few times. That's how good it is. Soundtrack is amazing too. Do it. read more

A true 2.5 stars. 5 stars for the bowl of ramen. 0 for the sushi. Server was great, the serving of the food not so great. We ordered a bowl of ramen and a few rolls, in an almost empty restaurant, took a bit over 45 minutes. The rolls came out looking very unkempt and disheveled. I make sushi at home and do a better job. As for the bowl of ramen, I will return. Live long and prosper! read more

We ordered of the the phone, they told us a 90 min wait. For 9 rolls... The fish was very cheap. We paid too much for no quality read more

Great homemade food that is made right in front of you. All the ingredients and sushi are fresh. A nice quaint place with friendly staff.

Food and service - 5 stars...physical restaurant- 2 stars. I could hardly fit down the aisle to get to my seat at the sushi bar. I can't see this place seating more than 25 people. Also, for fairly high prices (for the valley) I'd at least expect glassware for the bottle of wine my wife brought. We got plastic wine glasses that were dirty and looked like they came from my 1 year old daughter's kitchen play set. I guess they are going for a sushi "dive" bar feel? As for the food, everything we ordered was delicious and very fresh. I highly recommend the Mr Haas, Double Dragon, and Dino rolls. I would definitely eat the food again, but maybe pick it up, have it delivered, or come back in warmer months when they have outdoor seating. read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in Bethlehem. The sushi is consistently delicious, but for me, the ramen is the absolute best. It's the kind of dish that's so great you think about it for days after you have it. As other reviewers have mentioned, the restaurant is small. I don't know that you could be over 6 foot tall and be comfortable eating in (but there's always take out). However, the service is great, and the food is great, and the ambiance is funky. After dining there about 5 times, I have no complaints, and I highly suggest giving it a try. read more

The other fish is a sweet spot to go to for a unique atmosphere. I loved the staff and the food! We both got ramen- took about 20-25 minutes after we ordered for our food to come out and gave us time to chat and not feel rushed. My only concern is that the space is a little tight. Try to get a seat outside or further from the bar! Will be coming back soon, and with friends! read more

The Other Fish - Ramen Noodle Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania