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Vic Sushi Bar

4.1 (963 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Christine C.

Amazing! Very cozy shop with limited bar style seating. You can watch the chefs prepare your meal in super quick time! very affordable and honestly a decent amount of food if you get the three sushi special. The sushi itself is a little small and alright but for the price worth it. Overall I loved my experience here and highly recommend!!

3 Roll Special
Vanessa N.

This tiny hole in the wall next to Helium Comedy Club has some of the best sushi I've ever had! They make everything right in front of you which was super fun and I especially liked their spicy salmon rolls! They do a special 3 rolls for $15 everyday, I'd highly recommend checking it out! And Vick the owner is also so nice and such a pro! It was so cool to watch him make the food.

Prescilla C.

Fresh, delicious, decently priced and quick! Definitely a good choice for sushi if you're with a small group. Only downside is the seating space is maxed out at 15 seats, but that's the beauty of it.

39 piece sushi platter with seaweed salad
Erin M.

Sushi is always fresh and delicious! Service is fast, efficient and always friendly, very welcoming. Small inside, with only about 8 seats. Great spot for takeout. This was the 39 piece sushi platter with a seaweed salad.

Sandy C.

I only tried DoorDash but OMG! This is the best sushi I've had in a long time with such killer deals! The salmon, tuna, eel, yellowtail, everything was melt in your mouth fresh! It wasn't fishy either! I love how you can get three rolls for 16.99. Their sashimi and nigiri were also so so so good..: not to mention the roll! The tuna belly was so good too! The avocado and eel were perfectly creamy! I dream about this meal and can't wait to eat it again soon!!! Vic sushi bar you have my heart! Hope to visit in person soon!! But for DoorDash... 5/5 stars!!!

Gabriella L.

Good for the price. I think this is one of the more affordable spots in the city, though not in the top 10 best tasting sushi. It's definitely not bad and great for take out! We ordered for take out and got the miso soup which was perfectly hot when we got home. We also ordered the tuna dumplings which were tasty but weird texture. They had a lot of avocado in them if you're into that texture. The 3 roll special is a good deal, but just keep in mind the rolls are very tiny. Overall, decent value

Spicy salmon and yellowtail jalapeño

It's always a 10/10. Consistent every time and fresh always. They are quick and very kind.

Alice L.

vic's has always been my go-to spot for a quick bite of sushi, i've been here so many times... i can't believe i haven't written a review until now! i always order pretty much the same thing here, i get the 3 roll special, typically with spicy salmon, spicy tuna, salmon, or salmon mango. my friend also likes the yellowtail scallion roll here. if i'm feeling extra hungry and wanting to splurge, ill get the best friends roll too. what can i say? i'm obsessed with salmon. vic's is a reliable spot for a solid bite of sushi. the service is fast, no frills. their rolls are basic, nothing fancy, but the fish quality is solid. the only seating is around the sushi bar. it fills up quick, but the turnover is fast as well. when the craving hits, vic's is my go-to spot. but i will say, if you're looking for fancy sushi or small talk with staff, this is not the place for you.

Payal P.

Great spot to check out before a comedy show. We went here for lunch. The place is pretty small with a few tables and small bar seating. I don't think the place has a restroom. The restaurant does have a small sink to wash your hands at. The server took our orders really quickly. I got the miso soup. The soup was delicious. I also got the 15 dollar 3 roll special. I got a cucumber roll, futomaki roll, and california roll. The futomaki roll was made of crab stick, egg, avocado, cucumber and some masago.

Caitlin L.

Vic is my hands-down favorite sushi restaurant in the entire world. I've been going here for years now, maybe for almost 10 years, and the restaurant has consistently beautifully crafted, reasonable priced sushi in a quaint environment. I did take out on the weekend and the sushi was done within 15 minutes, despite all of the restaurant seats being full. The sushi melts in our mouth; the rice and fish ratio is fantastic. Service is quick and no-frills, just the way I like it.

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This place is seriously amazing! It may be a bit of a hole in the wall, but don't let that fool you, bc this is some of the best sushi I've ever had in my life! It was very quick service and had amazing melt-in-your-mouth sushi. And considering we are from out of town and the phone was ringing off the hook and locals were coming in every 5-10 min to pick up takeout, can safely say this is also a locals-approved spot. Seriously can't recommend this place enough!

Yellowtail Jalapeno, Salmon Mango, California, Lucky roll
Rachel T.

Vic Sushi Bar is a must-try for anyone who is looking for quality sushi in the city. To start, the restaurant is small with only a handful of bar seats as far as indoor seating goes. However, I've never had trouble getting a spot during the 1-5pm time. From sitting at the bar multiple times for our meal, this place definitely gets busy with takeout orders throughout the day. Ordering online is easy, quick, and food is usually ready to pick up within 20 minutes. Service here is very attentive and quick. All of the workers are extremely friendly and helpful. I can say I've easily ordered here (takeout or dine-in) probably 8-10 times in the past few months and it never disappoints. The sushi quality, size, price, and varieties are some of the best in the city. Always very fresh tasting, and hard to not keep ordering more! We usually will order the three regular roll special ($15.95) and a couple of special rolls to share for two. The regular roll special is nice for ordering the classic favorites, while also leaving room to try a new roll here and there. Top 3 rolls we've tried: -Diamond roll -Salmon Mango roll -Best Friends roll Overall, Vic Sushi Bar is my number one go-to for takeout and is seriously worth every penny. I highly recommend trying any of the special rolls while also getting some classics. Vic Sushi Bar is amazing!!

Anyu P.

Just a normal sushi bar nothing special. It provides urchins but when we came we were told it was not available that week.

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3 months ago

My favorite sushi place in Philly! Fresh, affordable and always very friendly and fast.

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Just keep coming back for excellent food, great service and friendly atmosphere. You go once and become a regular!

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Really good quality for a cheap price. Owner is very nice. Always come here when I go to Philly.

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Kissho House

Kissho House

4.5(43 reviews)
0.5 mi•Rittenhouse Square

Okay, I've had the lunch chirashi and the Moriwase Box, so third times a charm. I had an amazing…read moreomakase at Kissho House on October 16, 2026. Sushi Chef Jeff Chen has worked at Royal Izakaya and Hiroki so he has a superior knowledge of edomae sushi. These were the 18 courses I had for the incredible price of $150: * Three Components Appetizer - Shako, Maguro, Hotate * Seared Japanese Yellowtail, Pear and Daikon Sauce, Shredded Shiso, Myoga, Cucumber * Black Cod, Eggplant, Mushroom, Scallion, Tomato grilled in parchment paper * Madai * Kinmedai * Aji * Snow Crab, Carrot Sauce, Cucumber, Pomegranate in Monaka * Saba * Akami * Otoro * Uni * Anago * King Salmon, Sundry Tomato, Truffle Spring Roll topped with Osetra Caviar * Wagyu and Uni * Toro Tamaki * Miso Soup * Tamagoyaki * Strawberry Cheesecake Each course was delightful to amazing. Perhaps the only course I didn't enjoy that much was the snow crab monaka, but everything else was absolutely delicious. The aged akami is amazing. The steam rising up from the anago (saltwater eel) is like sushi bliss to me. To everyone who doesn't know: Your sushi chef should not be flametorching every piece of sushi! Chef Chen does it right by using aburi sparingly to enhance rather than hide flavors. I am so glad I finally got to try Chef Chen's omakase.

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.

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Double Knot - Scallop

Double Knot

4.3(1.6k reviews)
0.7 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 - Terakawa Ramen

Terakawa Ramen

4.3(2.1k reviews)
1.1 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 - Chirashi

Sagami

4.3(741 reviews)
5.1 mi
•$$$

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)
1.2 mi
•$$$$

Morimoto, we've all heard of it but have you tried it yet?…read more I went here as a gluten free-er and let me tell you they have GLUTEN FREE soy sauce. The food is extremely reasonably priced and you can easily get a delicious dinner here for less than $50! I've tried their yellowtail scallion roll TWICE, their miso TWICE, and the flourless chocolate cake TWICE! The ambiance of the restaurant is chic galore, with a cyperpunk y2k vibe. It's moody, the lighting changes constantly, and I had an amazing time. The staff was knowledgeable about what is safe for me to eat and what was gluten free. It is a go-to place for me now. Have you tried them?

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

4.5(217 reviews)
1.7 mi•Fabric Row, Queen Village
•$$$$

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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Sakana Omakasè Sushi - Signature Uni Bowl
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Signature Uni Bowl - Wagyu beef - Scallop - Shiso leaf - Salmon roe - Japanese Hokkaido sea urchin - Yuzu jelly - Squid ink foam

Chubby Nori

Chubby Nori

4.7(173 reviews)
1.0 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(439 reviews)
1.8 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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Wagyu tartare with caviar

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Yanaga Kappo Izakaya - Hamachi ceviche

Yanaga Kappo Izakaya

4.5(61 reviews)
1.8 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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Yanaga Kappo Izakaya - Crab roll

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