One of the prettiest and well curated dining spaces in Center City. Absolutely stunning! We were a party of 3 and the $120 omakase is only offered per pair. I ended up doing the à la carte happy hour, while my two friends shared the omakase. It ended up working out because the omakase has two waygu dishes and one pork dish which is out of my dietary lifestyle. I ended up spending $60 myself and felt like it was enough food. Service was super kind and food came out it a timely manner. The staff explained each dish well as they brought it out and noted if there were nuts in anything as my one friend is allergic to nuts. We also ordered something by accident and it was taken off the bill. I ordered the following for savory, of which the fish was so buttery and soft. SAKE TOM KHA, WALU WALU, KURODAI NIGIRI 2PC, SAKE TEMAKI I ordered the COCONUT TAPIOCA which I would not recommend at all. The coconut foam was off putting and the lychee sorbet didn't have much lychee flavor. The blueberries, tapioca and crunchy quinoa didn't come well together. I'd prefer something with more sweetness and for dessert. read more

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My friends and I came here for happy hour one evening. The space and atmosphere is so beautiful here! The staff was very nice and explained each dish when it came out. My friend and I did the happy hour omakase for two (9 courses) for $120 while our one friend ordered items a la carte. From the happy hour menu I got a lychee martini of course. The martini was well balanced with lychee and the right amount of sweetness. We got various items that were on the happy hour menu like the hama chili (one of our favorites! The citrus notes from the orange really brought out the freshness from the yellowtail), pork belly dish, wagyu dumpling (good flavors but a bit heavy/greasy), salmon and ocean trout sushi, etc. Many dishes were made to split but it was plenty of food for us to get full. At the end we got a vegan sundae which was this very tart ice cream (almost sorbet) with raspberry on top. That was one dish I did not care for but everything else was very flavorful and fresh. There were a few communication issue where we weren't sure a dish was for the omakase or my friend's a la carte but other than that it was great experience over all! I appreciated them taking my nut allergy seriously and made sure I knew what dishes had nuts. read more

Uchi Philadelphia - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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One of the hottest and newest Japanese spots in Rittenhouse Square. We did a walk-in at 5pm and I was so happy that they were able to seat us with no wait time. I loved the vibe as soon as I walked in, so chic and gorgeous. And the lighting set the mood. We ordered 12 dishes from their HH menu. It's innovative Japanese food with creative and unique flavors and techniques. Kind of like Jap-Tapas. Lol. Portions are small. Chances are, it won't fill you up but it's a great place for delicious bites. I'm not a sauce person, but man, each one hit and I couldn't get enough of it. As each item was presented, it was like the dishes were talking to me...take a pic of me, I am so pretty. I was snapping away. Lol. Here is what we ordered from the HH menu... - Hama Chili - Sake Tom Kha - Avocado Nigiri - Nasu Nigiri - Kurodai Nigiri - Sake Nigiri - Beef Tsukune - Pork Belly - Walu Walu - Sake Temaki - Veggie Temaki - Coconut Tapioca with lychee sorbet Huge shout out to our amazing and awesome waitress, Emily. She was super attentive and friendly. The pacing was perfect with minimal wait. When a couple of our items took a bit of time, Emily kept coming by to let us know. The entire staff made us feel chillax. HH (from 4-6pm) is mad busy so it's best to make reservations. I plan to come back for their nine course tasting HH $120 Omakase for two. read more

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Very much enjoyed our pre-Kimmel dinner at Uchi. Service was great--we'd included a note that we had to be walking out the door by a certain time and they confirmed with us and we made it with time to spare without feeling rushed. The space is lovely, particularly the sushi bar, which is set back in moodier colors than the main dining space. In the order that the dishes came out, we noshed on: - Bluefin Otoro (extra fatty tuna), which if you're a tuna lover, you just can't find fault with! Next time I might ask that it come at the end of the meal just so I could look forward to it the entire time. - Zero Sen (yellowtail, avocado, shallot, cilantro), which was so tasty, though the shallot overpowered the yellowtail. - Karaage (chicken thigh, sweet chili, seasonal pickle), perhaps my favorite karaage I've ever had, though not the crispiest, the flavor was spot on. - Softshell Crab (pickled cucumber, cilantro, avocado, soy aioli), a seriously good roll. - Hokkaido Uni (japanese sea urchin), always lovely. - Unagi (freshwater eel) - Crispy Rice (spicy tuna, tobanjan, chive), which was wonderful. I could eat crispy rice every day and be happy! The jalapeño had a lovely kick. Will definitely return! read more

Uchi Philadelphia - L to R clockwise: Bluefin Otoro, Karaage, Zero Sen, Hokkaido Uni , Softshell Crab, Crispy Rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Got the omakase and it's very different from the omakases we are used to! It is more like a tasting menu than the usual couple of apps then nigiri pieces. This one is spread out with pork and steak mixed in with nigiri. Not many nigiri pieces if that's what you are there for! I personally enjoyed this change! But if you like more nigiri they have a customizable omakase so I'd try that! They apparently help customize with what you like and price range you like too! Would definitely come back to try the customizable omakase! Also ordered hot rocks wagyu! Please get it! You cook it on a hot rock yourself and the experience is not only fun but delicious read more

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A group of my friends and I came here for their happy hour. Every dish we received was so tasty and different from other places I have been to. Everything was so fresh, filled with different flavors. I am hoping to come back to get their happy hour tasting menu to try more items off their menu. read more

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I came here with some friends who came in town and we got their omakase experience. There are different types of omakase (one you can tailor to preference and cost) but we did the regular 10 course omakase that was about ~$180/pp. The food tasted amazing but most their dishes had the similar lemon/citrus taste. The fish was 100% the freshest, and I assume that's what they use to cut the fishiness out, but it worked out in the end. The banana dessert cake was the star of the show, but the sushi was better than I also expected it to be. The only thing I did not enjoy was the first dish. It was a sort of... lemonade in a mini cup and was said it was a yuzu drink. But tasted like super sweet lemonade. For an omakase, this just threw me off and I didn't really anticipate something like that. But nonetheless... Definitely worth a try just to try :) I'm huge on sushi and omakase and our server was super sweet. The whole vibes of the place was noisy and had a lot of convos going on. So it's not a super intimate place, but a place to gather with friends to catch up! read more

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I have been meaning to check out this restaurant and so glad I stopped by for their happy hour omakase! It is such a great deal with quality dishes!! Each dish was presented beautifully and the flavors were unique! The fish tasted fresh and every meat dish was delicious as well. Loved each dish that we had. Shout out to Angela at the chef counter for making my experience here so memorable! read more

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Wow I can't believe I haven't reviewed one of our favorite new restaurants in Philly. Uchi is an excellent experience from start to finish. We were sat immediately for a Friday night reservation and our server came over and greeted us warmly - he was super friendly, high-energy, and excited for us to try Uchi's food, which made the experience feel even more special. We opted for the "server omakase" which is an amazing idea - you tell your server how much you'd like to spend your dietary restrictions, and any flavor profile preferences and they bring out dishes without you having to think. Our server was really knowledgeable and clearly understood our taste from the second we explained it. Every dish was a hit, some inching ahead of others, but overall it was all so good. Some favorites include the texturally-incredibly veggie spicy crunchy roll, the uchi salad with daikon and crispy wild rice, and the hot mushroom / veggie mushi stew. Here, vegetarian / vegan dishes aren't an after thought, they are carefully crafted to hold their own weight on the menu, and the effort shows. My husband and I have been telling everyone about Uchi and we'll definitely be back. Would give 5+ stars if I could! read more

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We went to Uchi on New Year's Eve for dinner. We got really lucky and found street parking right outside! The interior seemed very elevated and had a upscale lounge vibe to it. Our server Patrick was very knowledgeable and was very attentive. During New Year's they had a special Omakase menu (items not on the menu) that was $375 for two people. They also had their regular somakase (takes items from the regular menu) and vegetarian tasting menu. We opted to go à la carte because we wanted to choose our food. We ordered: -Uchi Salad (5/5): Very unique presentation of the salad wrapped in bundles with everything being edible. I especially liked the dressing. - Braised Short Rib (5/5): the short rib was so juicy and tender, and just the right amount of sauce and cauliflower. Perfect! -Sake Toro Nigiri (4/5): Love a fatty nigiri, but wish the soy sauce was stronger. Would also be nice to have some wasabi and ginger. -Kanpachi Sashimi (4/5): great presentation and flavor, but same comment as above wish there was stronger soy sauce and wasabi and ginger. I ordered sushi rice as a side and the temperature and flavor of that was perfect, though. -Zero Sen (5/5): (6 rolls) I wasn't sure how I felt about the cilantro, but it appeared very nicely with the role. I liked how unique it was while still having that Japanese influence. -Spicy Crunchy Tuna (4/5): (8 rolls) The crunchiness really came through on this role. However, the mayonnaise didn't really add anything. -Karaage (4/5): While the flavor was delicious and the interior was juicy, we expected a crispy exterior. It was less crispy and more of a marinade. -Kinoko Nabe (5/5): this was probably one of our favorite dishes! My husband usually doesn't like mushrooms, but he couldn't stop eating this dish. The flavors are very light, but they meshed well with each other and had the perfect amount of tentsuyu. There was an ample amount of mushrooms and was very flavorful. -Warm Banana Cake (5/5): we love a moist cake and what better cake than banana! The accompanying white coffee, ice cream paired deliciously and we could not stop eating it! Overall, we had a great time here with amazing food. Would love to come back and try the other items on the menu. read more

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Bartenders are awesome. Great knowledge of their wonderful sake list and food menu. The vibe is perfect for a date or friends' night out. The rolls are delicious. The edamame is one of the best I've been. There's a delicious citrus rub on it. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Came here for dinner. Opted for their omakase which is about 170sh a person. 10 courses. The good: The fish tasted phenomenal. Particularly enjoyed the tuna courses (3 types of tuna all great) and the yellowtail. Very melt in your mouth. The not as good: I didn't think the steak offerings were as good. There was a wagyu and another dry aged steak. I didn't think the sushi toppings completed the fish best, the chillies and what not on some of the fish. The dessert was meh: We had a banana based one and some kind of ice cream with hardened chocolate and crumbles. Was okay. Overall I thought their high end fish offerings were perfect, really enjoyed their old fashioned but I wouldn't recommend their other courses and their dessert. I thought the meal was also on the lighter size portion wise of omakases I tried. read more

My table did the happy hour omakase which was a great value. I think one thing I would flag is that it was not sushi heavy and the nigiri included was definitely very small. I would've loved a more sushi/fish focused omakase, even though dishes like the pork belly and cabbage were definitely standouts. It was all very tasty. Service was lacking and it was hard to pin down our waiter. Several different wait staff brought our dishes so it was high touch but there wasn't really any attentiveness or checking in. The cocktails were delicious though the menu could use some work and some unique cocktails. It was manly basic cocktails with fun names. I would definitely return and hope to try more of the regular menu and get another lychee martini. read more

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Celebrated my partners bday here and it was so special. We sat by the sushi bar and were throughly entertained watching all the chefs making our food. We got the $120 HAPPY HOUR OMAKASE for 2. Yes you heard that correctly!!!! They change the omakase menu everyday. Fave dishes: - White fish with jalapeño on a jalapeño puree - Blue fin tuna hand roll with crispy cereal - Unique dessert with pineapple, cilantro shaved ice, jasmine cream, and honey crumble read more

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Everything was perfect at Uchi. The decor of the restaurant is very well done and the overall vibe is chill. Our waitress was extremely personable and knowledeable and did an excellent job guiding us through the menu, which was important given that it's very choose your own adventure. Along with the a la carte options, Uchi offers an omakase and somakase. The omakase is a set, 10-course menu while with the somakase, you give the server clues about what you're in the mood for and the kitchen decides what to give you. Note that for the somakase, you can request to have specific menu items of your choice included and you can provide a budget so that what's chosen for you fits how much you want to want to pay. For both the omakase and the somakase, the default price is variable depending on market prices. Our omakase was about $125/person and our waitress said it typically doesn't get above the mid to low $200's/person. Food wise, everything was great! The standouts were the blufin nigiri (both the medium fatty and extra fatty), the hirame sashimi, and the zero sen (yellow tail) sushi--the zero sen mainly because of the sauce. I also enjoyed the scallops for their uniqeness. Great addition to the Philly food scene! read more

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We sat on the sidewalk this evening and had a wonderful time. We ordered a couple of rolls, crispy rice, and a salad. Drinks and food were great. Our server Jazmin was so kind and helpful. We will definitely be back very soon for more! read more

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Let me start off by saying I've been to the West Hollywood location last year and I absolutely loved it. Since Uchi has opened in Philly, I have been here 3 times already! Each time is better than the last. So I'll break it down: Service: Amazing. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. They're very kind and are able to have great humor. Ambiance: Its giving French/modern steakhouse vibes. Uchi is always so well designed and decorated. Food: Most of the things on the menu are so worth it. Im going to highlight what I enjoyed below. 1. Nigiri/Sashimi - all of the nigiri/sashimi pieces that I've had are so good. They all have a slight additional ingredient that just makes it different than other Japanese/sushi restaurants. I haven't had one that I did not like yet. I highly recommend any of the bluefin tunas. Other highlights: nasu, unagi, 2. Makimono - these are your sushi rolls, Zero Sen & Softshell Crab are amazing. Other highlights: 3. Kinoko Usuzukuri - thinly sliced mushroom that reminds me a lot like a thin layer of lasagna. The sauce and shallots on top were surprisingly SO GOOD. 4. Karaage - the chicken one was great if you like a nice fried chicken during your meal. 5. Hama Chili - great burst of flavors in your mouth. 6. Drinks - lychee martini is my favorite drink here! Things I Would Pass On: 1. Braised Short Ribs - while they were well flavored and cooked well. It was just small tiny cubes of meat. A bit underwhelming in my opinion. 2. Shrimp Karaage - these reminded me of popcorn shrimp with a buffalo sauce on it. HAPPY HOUR: The happy hour menu here is so extensive - there are so many options to pick from! Happy hour is available throughout the restaurant from 4PM- 6PM. Be sure to make reservations so you don't miss out! Also, for HH, the nigiri orders come in 2! read more

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Uchi Gucci! Uchi is to sushi what Gucci is to leather goods: refined, beautiful, slightly dangerous to your wallet, and absolutely worth it. We went to Uchi in Philly and honestly the menu was so unbelievable it felt less like ordering dinner and more like being handed the answers to a test I was not prepared for. Every single thing sounded incredible. We could barely decide what to eat because the whole menu was amazing. We sat at the sushi bar, which made the whole experience even better. Watching everything come together right in front of us made dinner feel like part meal, part performance, part spiritual awakening. The sushi was amazing, insanely fresh, beautifully prepared, and the kind of food that makes you stop talking mid-sentence just to process what happened. The whole experience felt elevated without being stiff, and sitting at the bar made it feel interactive, exciting, and special. Philly should be very proud to have this place. Uchi is not just a restaurant, it is a full sushi event. read more

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Excellent sushi! My brother and I enjoyed a late night Omegas at Uichi. The food was excellent! We were served an assortment of Asian fusion dishes. The flavors were bolder than traditional sushi. The fish was fresh and delicious. The service was excellent. The atmosphere is loud and festive. read more

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Came back again with a friend this time because everything was so great last week. Our server Kerri was very attentive and my friend noticed how on top of everything all of the staff were. We did not have one bad dish, everything was AMAZING! My favorite will always be the fried milk dessert and I'm planning to go back again next week with my sister! Their happy hour menu is STELLAR! read more

Uchi Philadelphia - hot rock - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Uchi absolutely lived up to the hype!! The food was incredible, especially during happy hour. Every dish that came out was fresh, beautifully prepared, and packed with flavor. The food felt free flowing in the best way, with one delicious plate after another arriving at just the right time. The drinks were just as impressive, creative, balanced, and full of flavor. What really elevated the experience was the service. Our server checked in on us multiple times without ever being intrusive and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. Happy hour at Uchi is def a must do in philly read more

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Here's my take from our adventure to the new @uchirestaurants Philly that just opened on Monday! I have been awaiting this location to open since I first had Uchi in Denver a few years ago. It's been a staple on my visits out West. Anyway, I managed to grab us a table to celebrate my sister's birthday Every single dish was WONDERFUL!! I love Uchi because of their attention to detail, the fun flavor profiles into the traditional Japanese cuisine, and consistent service standards. We ordered the happy hour Signature Tasting for two, plus added on the gyudon, nasu nigiri, butternut squash nigiri, bluefin otoro (not pictured), pork belly, karaage chicken (not pictured). Included in the tasting was hama chili, savage blonde oyster, sake nigiri, akami temaki, sake tom kha, broccoli rabe, kurodai, braised short rib, and the panna cotta dessert. The wagyu hot rock (video) was also included compliments of our wait staff for Vic's birthday! Every single bite was delicious. The only drawback we had was the karaage chicken and the manager was very open to the feedback (the fryer was probably too hot as it was a little under cooked for the chicken but overcooked on the breading) and removed it from the menu. The food was stellar. The drinks were lovely. The atmosphere is second to none. It's also such a large space, totally good for groups or larger party sizes. I wish nothing but good fortune to Uchi and the Philly team. I will for sure be back for happy hour, maybe once a month. It's that good. And well worth the price* point!! * We did the happy hour omakasse for $120 and added on from there. Overall - well worth the value between ingredients/portion size/presentation. read more

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Hands down the best sushi spot in Philly. I am so excited for Uchi to join our dining scene! The service was top tier and the fish was so incredibly fresh. We did the somakase, and Michelle did such an amazing job of curating the perfect omakase menu for us based off of our preferences. The seared scallops are to die for, so definitely give that a try. bonus: they have happy hour! read more

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I've been to Uchi a few times since it opened in Philly and it was honestly love at first bite. Some of my favorites so far: * Hama Chili * Crispy Rice * Gyutoro * Ebi * Brussels Sprouts * Karaage Everything was really good. Even the dishes that didn't necessarily speak to my palate were still well executed and enjoyable! The staff is very well versed on the menu, super polite, and extremely communicative. Asking questions actually added to the experience, and every interaction I've had here has been great! I'll definitely be back for that $60 happy hour chef's tasting. Honorable mention: the warm banana cake. Don't skip it! xoTatiana read more

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Wow. Uchi is always incredible, but Philly has some special hits. The Gyudon is a beef/rice bowl that tastes like a cheesesteak! You have to try it. I also recommend the Hama chili, namahotate, walu walu, edamame, hot rock, and the fried milk. To get the full experience, sit at the sushi counter during happy hour. read more

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Good quality ingredients, novel flavor pairings, good service and space. Tried their NYE special omakase, all cold dishes and sushi were great, very fresh and flavor profiles were onpoint and gave some good surprises. Hot dishes were cooked to perfection- salmon was one of the best seared: crispy skin and tender, fell apart fresh meat; jumbo scallops were also cooked to perfection, just set inside with crusty outside. However the sauces were all extremely salty and impacted the taste. Also all came with 4-5 different pieces of herb leaves on top: mint, basil, perilla, parsley, etc. not sure what taste they are trying to add or just for decoration, a bit messy. The omakase had 9 dishes, but might be due to holiday or newish opening, they sent out 2-3 plates on the house, which are all very tasty. We had a weird gap of 15-20 mins between some dishes, and with the last dish they brought out both the last hot dishes and ice cream together... kinda weird way to serve as the ice cream was just waiting their melting... Overall pretty good experience and will come back to try other dishes! read more

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Loved the entire experience. My partner and I went here to celebrate New Years. We sat at the sushi counter and were offered an omakase, which obviously we couldn't turn down. We were introduced to our chef, who actually only made us one or two of the courses. Each course was delicious. They gave us a waygu roll of sorts, which was definitely a little bit over cooked, but the dipping sauce for it made it really delicious. The service did take a while, but again, it was new years, and honestly, it was nice having the break between bites. They sent us home with a $50 gift card for a future visit, which we will definitely be using. Intimate setting, fabulous food, and really nice employees read more

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Vibes: minimalistic, sophisticated but casual; bring a friend or a few Tasting notes: - Roasted scallop: excellent sear; loved the creamy, savory corn porridge (wish I had a carb to swipe it up!) - Ham and Eggs: big bite-sized pieces; meat was slightly dry; enjoyed the crunch from the pickled carrots - Suzuki Crudo: light with some sweetness and crunch with each bite as the fish was wrapped around a diced pear; minimally spicy; ginger adds a subtle aroma - Roasted daikon: large tender yet almost meaty pieces; loved the creamy rich broth (another very swipe-able dip) - Uchi salad: a lovely variety of crunches with each swipe and bite - what a fun, unique way to eat salad! - Kinoko nabe: buttery, umami rich and crispy from the toasted rice; a very addicting and filling dish - Sakana mushi: a surprisingly hearty dish with large pieces of tender fish swimming in a rich broth alongside earthy mushrooms - Amberjack and Striped Jack sashimi: served on ice with a bit of topping (one was lime, one was maybe salted roe) - Coconut tapioca: each spoonful was fluffy and refreshing with a little crunch and tang Other thoughts: - Above meal was very satisfying for two adults - Appreciated the coursing while being able to add on as we went - Service is friendly and attentive - Missed out on the takoyaki and lychee martini as they were out for the night - Menu is quite vast with plenty of vegetarian options Impression: Uchi delivers the hype! Will be coming back to try the rest of the menu, but the kinoko nabe is a new favorite of mine! read more

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I love love love Uchi Houston so when I saw they were coming to Philly I was HYPED! And I love this location. It's a beautiful restaurant. I came two days in a row. We got a variety of vegetarian dishes. Most I've had from the Houston menu. HOWEVER, Restaurant owner or manager or chef reading this, PLEASE add the pitchfork from the Houston menu PLEASEEE I'm begging it's the best veg item Service was fantastic, Uchi will be in rotation. My friends loved it too. Happy hour is 4-6 pm. read more

Did the happy hour omakase and WOW great experience!! Food was great, service was spectacular (shoutout Stuart!!). Expect to see us again soon read more

Uchi Philadelphia - lychee martini and fish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

For a restaurant at this price point, having batched cocktails is a BIG red flag to me. I asked for an espresso martini with tequila instead of vodka and was told that the cocktail was batched... so drinks aren't made to order. The food was very mediocre no real wow factor which was disappointing again for the price point. At the end they gave us a free gift of seasoning and a $50 gift card to come back, and I think it's because they know the food alone wouldn't bring the guests back. It seems like another restaurant to be seen at more than for the actual experience. Our server was great though, but good service can't make up for the food. There are better restaurants in the city for the exact dishes for cheaper! read more

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Went to the friends and family dining before it officially opened, and the food was delicious! Got to try a lot of different things on the menu and the full omakase, which so flavorful. Went again on a date night for happy hour and did that omakase experience. Sat at the sushi bar. The sushi chef, Kyle, was knowledgeable and passionate about the food, and had great taste! We got to try some things that they were testing and all in all a fantastic experience! Also get the lychee martini! I feel awkward taking pictures of my food, but wish I did. read more

The first time we came here we had a problem with one of the host being quite unprofessional however the manager cared to actually correct that employee. That meant a lot to me and my partner who wanted to feel welcome and keep returning. We have been back 6x since and have never had bad service; management cares. The food is delightful and the drinks are exceptionally well made with quality ingredients. We had multiple drinks here and we have never had any hangovers or problems after bc of the quality! We recommend gyudon for the tadiq and jasmine cream for an amazing finish! read more

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We were excited to try Uchi after seeing consistent positive reviews. The restaurant has a calm ambiance, the sashimi's freshness could be elevated (we've tasted fresher fish), and the appetizers (tempura cauliflower and crispy chicken) were delicious. Most surprising of all was how slow the service was given it was a Sunday evening and the restaurant was slowing down toward the end of the night. We had to request for almost everything : from the check, to more water and for spoons for desserts. Plates were also not cleared between courses. This was a little disappointing. I do appreciate the small little birthday fish the restaurant placed on the table and the complimentary birthday salad (this was delicious!) Thank you Uchi team read more

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Came in solo on a Sunday evening. Ordered 20 pieces of nigiri. They are definitely on the smaller side, but the garnishes were creative and flavorful, and the fish was overall very fresh. This meal was on the expensive side for the size of the pieces, but I enjoyed it still. read more

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I had a great experience at Uchi Philadelphia last night. I came for Happy Hour at 1600 and chose to sit at the bar.However, you can get happy at every seat in the restaurant until 1800! Woohoo! I started with the HH Hama Chili (yellowtail, ponzu, thai chili,orange supreme) which I loved the first time I visited and still consider it to be the best dish. Then I ordered HH Walu Walu (oak grilled escolar,candied citrus,ponzu, myaga) which was also very good. For dinner I ordered a Sasami Yaki with Halibut which blew me away. Service by John and Emily was excellent. Go early where you can enjoy the serenity. 4 houses! read more

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Nice place to have a drink, but disappointed in the food. Small portions, high prices. One of those places that tries real hard to be present their food more as artwork and less about serving a real satisfying meal. read more

From the first bite to the last everything was amazing. So flavorful, well thought out, and plated beautifully. Our server, Emily, was crazy knowledgeable about the menu, gave great recommendations. I would trust her to do a somakase in a heart beat, and might be the way I go next time I visit. The first sea bass nigiri might have been my favorite bite, but the short rib and sushi was a close second. Dessert was amazing, every bite had something else going on, with textures and flavors. The restaurant is also beautiful. The vibe is amazing and I can't wait to be back! read more

I was super psyched to see Uchi coming to PHL as I have felt the sushi game in this city - especially in the RHSQ area - is just okay to good but not great. And I was not disappointed at all. Service is fabulous and management (Josh was on duty when we were there) was so attentive and lovely. Ambiance is perfect...Cozy but not cramped. Energetic but not loud. Upscale but not stuffy. Food was bananas good. We opted for the somakase where you can share a desired price point and likes/dislikes and you're brought dishes they custom pick for you. Not a single thing wasn't fabulous and everything was perfectly creative but we ordered seconds of a sea bream with chilli crisp and a waygu beef nigiri. We would've also ordered a second of the short ribs with mustard greens and the fatty tuna if we weren't already totally stuffed. Didn't have cocktails but the sake menu is small and mighty (and reasonably priced!) so we were happy. Lastly - and I almost don't want to share this because it feels like a Philly best kept secret - they do a happy hour omakase special daily from 4-6pm which is a 9 course tasting menu for two for $120. That is an INSANE deal. Overall I can say I highly recommend Uchi and we will most certainly be back! read more

From the moment we walked in until we left was amazing!!!! Kyle the sushi chef was so patient, explained every dish and was just pleasant all around. I sat at the sushi bar and the lights are pleasantly dim. Not to dark and not to bright. read more

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