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Tsuki Sushi

3.7 (165 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Moon light sushi lemony surprisingly good.

Cute place. Cozy. I will go back. Sushi was filling. I started with a miso soup. I was curious about the tempura cheesecake and it was worth every bite.

Rude service from the cook and waitress. The don't clean after they roll the raw fish.

They don't clean the surface where they roll the raw fish. I asked the lady at the desk if she could have the cooks clean the surface where they roll the food and she acted confused like she didn't know what "clean" meant. Then proceeded to have an attitude and speak Japanese and be rude to me. I was being very polite when I asked her for that request. They don't clean the surface where they roll ALL THE RAW FISH. She was nice until I made a request for them to wipe the surface down before making my food. They let me sit there thinking they were making my food and when I tried to ask them if they were making my food the cook and the lady told me to shhh and be quiet. THEY CAN BE RUDE and disrespectful. They don't care about the customers health. They only want your money. I use to go there all the time. I was a regular customer for years. They lost a loyal customer by being rude, disrespectful and unclean.

Dinner in Philly!
Veronica G.

I like the ambiance of this little sushi restaurant. The hanging plants were lovely. I don't know if they were real or fake. 6 pm on a Wednesday and I was the only dine in customer. Several people came to pick up orders though. I enjoyed having the place to myself! Miso soup was really good. The hot tea was enjoyable and it only costs one dollar. I ordered the Rock N Roll. The roll was perfectly cut into bite size pieces. I only wish it had more fish on it.

Juan L.

Great neighborhood spot with a relaxed, quiet vibe. The service was friendly and fast, and the sushi was fresh and tasty. We got the lunch special which was a great price for the amount of food and quality. Will definitely be back!

3 Rolls Lunch Special - Boston Roll, Philadelphia Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll
Monica T.

Just moved to the area and needed to find a go-to sushi spot! Tsuki Sushi was close by so I decided to try their lunch special. 3 rolls (plus soup or salad) for $14.50 - great deal! The sushi was delicious, fresh, and filling! I had a lot leftover so I took it home for dinner. Side note: they used to be take out only but as of Mother's Day 2022, they offer dining in as well! Looking forward to ordering from Tsuki Sushi again!

Squid & octopus sashimi, salmon combo, spicy tuna & spicy crabmeat roll, sashimi deluxe and shrimp tempura appetizer
Cecilia T.

I ordered takeout from here twice to eat with my family during my visit in Philly since they really like their sashimi. My first experience was great followed by another superb experience this past weekend for my mom's birthday. The staff actually remembers me from the first time probably from my odd tempura order that my mom requested. The shrimp tempura, sashimi deluxe, which consists of 18 pcs and squid sashimi are my family's favorite. They are extremely accommodating, quick, friendly and not to mention, the prices are reasonable and their sushi/ sashimi are surprisingly very fresh! I love their sweet potato tempura, spicy tuna roll, salmon and white tuna sashimi. Everything we've tried was good so far; this place has officially became our forever go-to Japanese restaurant. And I also really appreciate their curbside pickup service. Highly recommend giving Tsuki Sushi a try.

Spicy shrimp roll, futo maki, shrimp tempura roll
Jamie C.

I went for an early dinner so it was pretty quiet inside. Minimal decoration but very clean. Friendly and attentive waitress. I got the pork gyoza for an appetizer and then three rolls for $16. The gyoza cam out quickly and had a nice crispy bottom. The sushi was fresh and delicious. I probably didn't need all three rolls but I ate every single piece it was so good. Would recommend if you're looking for a casual place to go.

Seafood Gyoza
Mike C.

There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we don't know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we don't know we don't know. -Donald Rumsfeld Now listen here, Sushi is overpriced, this is a known known. Had my first take out order here and I of course tried there Sushi, along with the only soup they offer Miso Soup, and an order of there Seafood Gyoza. The Sushi I was hesistant to eat. Something just looked off about it. Look at the close up of the Salmon...this just doesn't look right to me. But I want to acknowledge I could be wrong I guess I will know in a few hours as I ate half the order of the Sashimi which was priced at $10.95 for eight pieces. The Miso soup was pretty average to below average and knowing this place only makes one soup I would not expect much from there sole option of Miso. The Seafood Gyoza wasn't bad. That being said I was debating hard between getting the Seafood Gyoza or Shrimp Shumai which is my go to and when I asked the cashier which she thought was better she could not give me an answer and just told me to get both....ahh cmon people are the days where people that work at the actual restaurant and giving you recommendations on the food they serve over when you ask smh... I would come back for a cheap date night as this is BYOB but not running back.

Kris L.

Got a few rolls for take out. The fish quality was fresh and the rolls were tasty! They have a 3 roll for $13.95 deal. This is a decent but not amazing deal. However the fish quality was great and i love that they give a ton of wasabi. You can't skimp on wasabi! The interior is small but i would def consider coming back to dine in!

Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Yellowtail Roll, Eel Avocado Roll
Angie L.

A blustery weekend, perfect for some cold sushi in the park. My friend and I split a 3-roll lunch special (~$12) of spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, and eel avocado rolls, and ate it on an musty bench in Rittenhouse. Tsuki Sushi currently operates from a takeout window a block or two from the park. Great proximity if I may say so myself. The lunch special comes with a side of soup or salad (we opted for the latter). The rolls were alright. The rice was decently cooked and the fish was okay too. Of the three, I think I liked the eel avocado the most. For the price, 24 little sushis and a side was sufficient for two people. Not exactly first date sushi, but def a good lunch deal if you're in the vicinity!

three 3 Roll Special
Sofie C.

I like supporting family businesses, and this definitely has a family owned aspect that I really like. The owners are always very friendly and helpful. They do a two and three roll special which I usually get, the fish portions can be small sometimes but the food comes very fast. The rolls feel handmade too, and it's a nice and clean establishment. If you dine in, you get a soup or a salad, too.

3 Roll Special
Will W.

Tsuki Sushi is a great casual BYO sushi place near Rittenhouse. It's nothing too glamorous, but it does provide a cute experience with decent sushi. My friend and I came here after most other places were closed and were immediately seated. There are maybe 8-10 tables that can seat 2-6 people each. They have a great 3 roll special that's pretty cheap, and serves a TON of food. My friend and I were so full after eating - we definitely did not need the gyoza appetizer to start. Enjoying wine and sushi in a chill setting is a great way to spend an evening. Overall, it's a nice place for to grab some sushi and BYO with friends. Would definitely come back if I'm around the area.

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Great neighborhood sushi spot! My boyfriend and I come here at lease twice a month. The owners are the kindest people and the food is great

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Just ordered through Uber Eats and it was excellent. Ordered a variety of nigiri and rolls-- all super fresh and delicious!

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Kissho House

Kissho House

4.5(44 reviews)
0.6 mi•Rittenhouse Square

Great spot for a variety of Japanese cuisine even if you're not sushi focused. The decor was very…read morenice and not too noisy. Service was on point and we felt adequately attended to. Started with cocktails and sake. Great and reasonably priced. Tried the grilled octopus - wasabi with seaweed app. Really good. And the charcoal skewers - the pork collar and the ribs. Both were good but I recommend the pork collar. We got both the maki roll combo and the nigiri combo. Really good assortment. All were good meat and not too much added rice. Ended with the passion fruit - mango cake dessert. Not too sweet or tart. Good combo. Great way to end the dinner. I recommend. Will dine here again.

We didn't opt for the Omakase at Kisshou house, but I am happy to report that the a la carte way of…read moreeating here was delicious as well! We hung out at the bar with Sam, who was a very sweet bartender and person to represent the restaurant. He helped my partner treat herself to a safe flight while making me a passionfruit mocktail that fit my taste palette perfectly. On our tasting menu, we tried the mushrooms, roaster cauliflower, lamb chops, eel roll and nigiri, both types of toro, as well as a few other bites. Everything was delicious. It's great to find another spot to try some asian cuisine in the city where you can walk in and know that the staff is a warm bunch to hang out with.

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Double Knot

4.3(1.6k reviews)
0.8 mi•Avenue of the Arts South
•$$

Bang for your buck: 9/10 Quality: 10/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 8/10 Overall: 10/10 Quite possibly one of the best meals I've ever had. The food was out of this world. Our server couldn't have been more knowledgable and attentive. She helped us round out our dining selections and made sure we knew when happy hour last call was, which was certainly appreciated! Looking forward to going to Philly again so I can dine here again! It's a must on your Philly itinerary!

As a lover of food, I always try to be honest in my reviews, and this is easily one of my favorite…read morerestaurants in Philly and one of my favorite Shulson restaurants. The entire experience is a solid 9.5/10 for me. The service, ambiance, food, everything. From the hosts to the servers to the managers, everyone is always so attentive and hospitable. The downstairs is so romantic, cozy and intimate. My only complaint is that the lighting is SO dim that if you don't have 20/20 vision, good luck reading the menu. Now the FOOD. Everything is just good. The quality, the seasoning, the flavors, all of it. My go to orders are their double knot sushi, beef skewers, and their Wagyu, which is honestly one of my favorite Wagyus I've ever had. Their drinks are great, too, especially their lychee martini. I genuinely don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. This is one of those restaurants that just gets it right, and I will always recommend it!

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Terakawa Ramen

4.3(2.1k reviews)
1.2 mi•Chinatown
•$$

When searching for the best ramen in Philadelphia, not only did the reviews lead us here, but the…read moresuggestions from the locals did as well. We started off with a few appetizers. The edamame was standard, and the takoyaki and pan-fried dumplings didn't taste homemade. Rather they both reminded me of what you would pick up at the frozen section at the food market. Nevertheless, they were passable. After all, we were here for the ramen. I opted in for their Terakawa special. The broth was flavourful, and the chashu was the most tender and juicy chashu I've ever had. As for the girlfriend, she opted in for their spicy ramen which was also spectacular. I absolutely loved her wavy noodles. I would have loved to have swapped out my straight noodles for her wavy noodles. They have a nice bounce and slightly chewy texture. Their marinated eggs were to die for. We put in a few extra orders for these. Overall, a great experience. The staff seemed to be right on the ball, and this small and cozy restaurant definitely makes you feel transported to Japan.

Came here for a Friday night dinner because I was craving Japanese takeout. I pass by Terakawa…read moreRamen all the time, so I figured it was finally time to give it a try! When I arrived, the restaurant was very busy, and the space itself was pretty small. Thankfully, they have a self-service kiosk to join the dine-in waitlist and another kiosk specifically for takeout orders. The ordering process was simple and straightforward, but unfortunately, the wait was quite long. Despite ordering relatively simple dishes, my food took about 30 minutes to prepare. There also wasn't anywhere to sit or wait inside, so I ended up standing outside for the entire 30 minutes. For my appetizer, I ordered the mini chicken curry, which was pretty good! The curry had that classic Japanese curry flavor I was looking for, and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of chicken included, especially for an appetizer-sized portion. For my entree, I went with the gyudon, which was also pretty solid. The beef was a little fattier than I expected, and I felt that the rice-to-meat ratio was slightly off, with significantly more rice than beef. However, the overall flavor was good, and it definitely satisfied my craving for a Japanese rice bowl. Overall, I enjoyed the food and would definitely consider coming back to try their ramen, especially since that's what they're known for. My biggest complaint was the takeout experience. Hopefully, they can improve their efficiency with takeout orders or find a way to better accommodate customers waiting for their food. The food itself was satisfying, but a 30-minute wait for a couple of simple dishes felt a bit excessive.

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Sagami

4.3(741 reviews)
5.2 mi
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If you're looking for really good sushi and Japanese food, I recommend this place. I saw Japanese…read morecustomers dining there. It's a good sign that that they serve legit food. Enoki and egg soup is my favorite appetizer. Light broth with umami and perfect saltiness. My second favorite appetizer is agedashi tofu. So silky like pudding with light teriyaki broth. Beef roll up with scallions: beef is tender with some kind of sweet teriyaki sauce. It's pretty good. Eggplant filled with ground chicken. It looks appealing but unfortunately a bit too greasy. The sushi here is very special. The sushi rice is silky and moist. The fish piece is bigger than the rice. The eel is a must try here. It's very big compared to the rice underneath it. It very flavorful too. Mt entree is steamed salmon with seafood broth. I recommend squirting the lemon to the broth to make it taste like yuzu sauce as it lightens the whole dish and makes it less fishy.

This restaurant is my husband's and my go to spot for Japanese food, and it never disappoints! The…read moreambiance makes you feel like you're in Japan, cozy, warm, and inviting. Our absolute favorite is the chirashi bowl, so fresh and delicious. We always eat it wrapped in nori (seaweed), which makes it even better. The shrimp tempura udon is another must: light and flavorful broth, chewy noodles, and perfectly fried shrimp that are fresh and a great size. Honestly, everything here is amazing! you really can't go wrong. The service is excellent, very attentive and friendly. It does get busy on weekends, so I recommend calling ahead for a reservation. Perfect spot for a date night or a family dinner if you're looking for something truly authentic.

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Morimoto

Morimoto

4.3(2.2k reviews)
1.3 mi
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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.

What happened to the real Morimoto?…read more I came here years ago and had an exciting, innovative meal. Today the menu still has those classic old Nobu-inspired dishes from the 1990s - crispy rice with spicy tuna, hamachi carpaccio, miso cod - but there's not much of anything novel. Worse, we made the mistake of ordering a sushi assortment. There were five kinds of fish: cooked shrimp, fluke, salmon, tuna, and yellowtail, just like at any corner sushi joint. The server called the yellowtail kampachi, but it lacked the usual springiness of amberjack; it was just regular hamachi as far as I could tell. And apart from a tiny unidentifiable topping on the fluke, there was nothing special about this fish at all, nor was the rice particularly good. Apart from an inside-out spicy salmon roll, nothing about this said Morimoto. The service was okay (though our main dishes took forever to arrive), and the prices weren't over the top. The decor is a time capsule, just like the menu. Morimoto is phoning it in - could the chef answer the call himself?

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Sakana Omakasè Sushi - Toro Handroll

Sakana Omakasè Sushi

4.4(216 reviews)
1.8 mi•Fabric Row, Queen Village
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An absolutely incredible experience. I can see why this restaurant books up quickly as soon as the…read moredate becomes available. We were lucky to secure 2 seats via online reservation for the 2nd seating at 8pm. Arriving 5 minutes before opening, we were directed to have a seat at one of the surrounding tables. We watched both servers efficiently clean up after the first seating. Afterwards, we were shown our seats where Chef "K" arrived and quickly went to work. We watched this chef and the head chef/owner Sam create our first courses which were exquisite. Not only were they presented beautifully but were absolutely delicious as well. Next came the first courses of nigiri. Piece by piece, we watched in excitement and anticipation. Each piece was fresh, crafted perfectly with the right amount of perfectly seasoned sushi rice. Then came a break in between the first and second courses of nigiri with a seafood dashi soup which consists of scallops, tofu, seaweed and dashi. A warm and refreshing way to break up the nigiri courses. The second wave of nigiri came, and these were just as incredible as the first courses. We loved the fact the ones that came with a topping or sauce didn't take away from the natural taste of the fish, rather it enhanced it and elevated it. Finishing off our course with the signature uni bowl which consist of wagyu beef, scallops, salmon roe, Japanese Hokkaido sea urchin, yuzu jelly and squid ink foam. This was a wow-factor dish that blew us both away. Stunning presentation and tasted even better. Finally, for dessert a roasted green tea ice cream which just brings everything together. Some side notes, I loved the attention to detail from both chefs. They're right on it if they see your gari (pickled ginger) is low and will happily refill it. I loved the place wasn't too stiff and you're able to make small conversation with the chef. And the service was top notch and not overbearing. Overall, this is some of the best sushi I've ever had and if I'm back in Philadelphia, I would happily return. A 10/10 experience.

Went on a Tuesday so it was a much more intimate experience as there were only a couple of us. The…read moreomakase is 19 courses and the establishment is BYOB. The sushi chef was very friendly and chatted with everyone throughout the at course. If you get up to use the restroom he will wait until you get back before making your nigiri- just a nice subtle touch. The fish was very fresh, basically melting in your mouth. The uni was wonderfully sweet, so fkd those unsure about it, definitely give it a try!

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Chubby Nori

Chubby Nori

4.7(173 reviews)
1.1 mi•Chinatown

first time here and it was AMAZING food was so fresh and…read morecame out so quick 10/10 will be back

Service was okay by the staff that took the order but what disappointed me was the lack of…read morecommunications and enthusiasm sushi chefs had at the counter. They didn't speak a single word to us or to each other and just placed the items on the counter with zero explanations or anything the entire dining experience. Never sat at a sushi counter and not hear them speak at all. Food: Started with Chawanmushi. Bland, just tasted like steamed eggs and hot water. No umami in their dashi broth and probably the worst one I've had in any of the Japanese restaurants I've tried. Next was salmon cup and one of my cup didn't even have avocado and everything was unevenly spread and was a slob of mess. Spicy tuna hand roll was the worst spicy tuna I've had. No flavor and was basically a chunk frozen ground tuna (tuna was cold and flavorless) wrapped in nori. Scallop hand roll had too much cucumber and just made my scallops taste like water. Miso butter cod the cod was cooked ok but had no miso flavor and felt like it was just cooked cod with a block of butter. Toro mushroom, toro's quality was pretty good. Execution for the toro was horrible. They just cut one huge slab and called it a day. Either really lazy or really bad cutting technique which made the tendon really hard to chew and I had to take the toro with my hand and pull them apart. No way I'm chewing that tendon and nori and not choke on them. Uni was the best thing I had and kind of saved my night a little but you don't really need any cooking or cutting technique for this so if the Uni was bad, there would be a serious problem. Overall, felt pretty ripped off because of their execution they had for hand rolls not even sushi and it wasn't the fish quality.

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Royal Sushi & Izakaya - 9/13/24

Royal Sushi & Izakaya

4.4(438 reviews)
1.9 mi•Queen Village, Fabric Row
•$$

Royal Izakaya deserves all the hype. I've been many times and I've never had a bad meal. It's one…read moreof my favorite places to take people who haven't been, whether they're Philly locals or visiting from out of town. And there are A LOT of really good restaurants to choose from in Philly right now. The city has absolutely boomed into a foodie town. Dare I say it, I think we're eating better than Brooklyn right now. Which makes it mean even more when I say Royal Izakaya remains one of my favorites. Best sushi I've had in North America, no question. And I don't say that lightly. The quality of the fish, the preparation, the balance of flavors, the consistency, all of it is remarkable. There are very few restaurants I return to again and again with the same level of enthusiasm. Royal Izakaya is one of them.

Back to Royal for izakaya. Still good vibe and decent drink selections. It's a bit too dark to even…read moresee the menu or dishes, might be better if there's a small lamp on the table. Service was prompt and friendly. Didn't see much skewer options, and the small dish options are lacking a bit varieties. Overall pretty good, but the sauce and flavor profiles are very similar, nothing wowed us. Sushi/sashimi fish cut is pretty fresh, but portion size is small. Wagyu steak didn't have much taste and was tough to chew.

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Yanaga Kappo Izakaya - Hamachi ceviche

Yanaga Kappo Izakaya

4.5(57 reviews)
2.0 mi•Northern Liberties

Third time here and this place is so good! Make sure to get…read morethe mazzemen and add rice to it when you are done! I came here the first time and it was great and got chirashi mazzemen and a roll Second time I got some new items and wasn't a fan Back for a third time and stuck with my originals and loved it! Will be back sooner than later now that I love it again! Staff is kind here and I love the chill and fun atmosphere!

A little unsure how I feel about this place but here it goes. Cute little neighborhood spot with a…read moredivey hipster atmosphere. Came for HH after seeing what a large variety they had on the menu for the 2 hour special. Few hits and more misses, but maybe I was expecting more traditional than a fusion take on Japanese cuisine. Great cocktails and good selection of drinks. Service was on point and friendly. The food was just okay sadly, though we only tried a few things as we weren't too hungry, a lot of them missed the mark. The mini spicy chirashi was decent, but unfortunately everything else we had was subpar. I may have a pretty high standard for sushi as I'm from NY so maybe I'm being a little too critical but they just didn't work for me, maybe I just didn't order the right things. Anyway it's just my opinion and what do I know, maybe find out for yourself if this place is worthy of all the high ratings. Stay hip mother suckers

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