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    Yanako

    3.9 (315 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Intimate
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    The food was incredible. Sushi was so fresh! The service was great. The host and waiter were very attentive.

    Vegetable Tempura Roll Avocado Roll
    Alyssa F.

    I just ordered this. I ordered the veggie tempura roll (which I have never had from anywhere before) the avocado cucumber roll (which I am very familiar with) and veggie spring/ egg rolls! we are going to go through this one by one. veggie tempura roll: when I opened my plate, I was honestly scared. the roll was huge. and what was that substance inside. it was im assuming some kind of mayo . It makes sense thinking about that now because how else will all the veggie tempuras stick together, but at first I was shocked. I took bite. apprehensively. but, to my surprise it was actually my fav thing from my order. only complaint would be that they are too big to do a one biter, but I can't really imagine any solution to that and I appreciate the big portions. good bang for your buck. the avocado cucumber roll: this was good. it is not my favorite in the city, but it is definitely by far not the worst. it's good! only thing, when eating it, something tasted sweet. i'm not sure if it's the vinegar from the rice, or maybe the cucumbers were pickled, either way slightly through me off, but it def didn't ruin it. I will say I appreciate that these rolls were also bigger than avg. The spring / egg roll things were okay. flavor was interesting, not the crispiest. I will say they give like 6 tiny ones for $8 which is better than some places. overall ! great place I tried something I didn't think I would like and ended up loving it! win for me!

    curry udon
    Megan A.

    The restaurant serves basic rolls and other Japanese fares, including curry/ udon. We ordered the agedashi tofu, sashimi platter, and curry udon. We came here on a Friday night, and it was pretty empty, with only two other tables besides ours. The ambiance was quiet and relaxing, with the restaurant's sushi bar in the back. Service was quick and attentive. (4.5/5) Agedashi Tofu: perfectly fried with an extremely flavorful unami sauce. The only disappointing thing was that it was supposed to be served with white radish (as mentioned on the menu) but wasn't added to the dish! (4/5) Sashimi Platter: $31 for 15 pieces, a decent price for sashimi. The quality was ok and fresh but could have been better. The platter came with a side of miso soup and rice. (2.5/5) Curry Udon: The curry was severely watered down with minimal flavor, and the udon was overcooked to the point where it was mushy and falling apart.

    Mardi Gras Roll
    Morgan F.

    I have to update because I crave this sushi all the time, it really is the best. The prices are just so high but I keep coming back

    Sushi and Sashimi for two
    Kelly S.

    Miso soup was great! The food came out fast and this portion was so fun to share at a decent price. Staff was nice and the inside was cute and calm.

    Spicy Salmon, Roll Seven Seas Roll, & House Salad
    Nicole C.

    This is THE sushi spot on Main Street in Manayunk. Yanako is my go to!! Tonight me and my fiancé stopped in to split rolls as an app before having a home cooked dinner. He got a house salad since the house-made ginger dressing is his favorite. We split the spicy salmon roll and seven seas signature roll. Although I think their rolls are slightly over price they are by far the best in the area. Always fresh and always delicious! Bonus point this place is BYOB!

    Sushi
    Soprina G.

    Yanako is one of the better places to get sushi in Philly! The quality of the fish is fresher than most sushi restaurants in Philly. There's also craftsmanship when each nigiri is assembled. The fish is sliced delicately and pair with complimentary flavors in each nigiri. My favorites were the salmon and yellowtail. The complimentary miso soup was delicious! It actually tasted like miso and not just salt. Yanako has great quality regarding their sushi! The yakisoba was not impressive. The noodles were over cooked & soggy. The sauce wasn't as flavorful. They messed up on the dish the first time. When they brought out the remade dish, they forgot the pickled ginger which is necessary since yakisoba is a fatty dish. Yanako is one of my favorite places for sushi and I was curious to try other items on their menu. But I think I'll just stick with ordering their sushi.

    Steak wrapped scallions amazing. Pork belly buns 8/10
    Alice W.

    Classy dinner spot, would recommend making reservations as the restaurant has limited seating and fills up quickly particularly on the weekends. Minimalist decor and lovely ambiance. Great date spot. Would recommend trying the steak wrapped scallions if you're looking for a savory umami appetizer. Also had great quality sashimi platter

    All this was $140.
    Chloe M.

    Absolutely overpriced. Their specialty rolls are not the size that you're thinking, but closer to a 6 piece basic tuna roll. Quality of the fish was fine but rice was too hard making the rolls difficult to eat and a little dry. Super disappointed and feel like I got GOT.

    Sushi with no chopsticks
    Camille N.

    Great sushi, lots of yummy options! Came on time but with no chopsticks :( when I tried calling them, no answer because they were so busy :( so we ate it with our bare hands

    Manayunk Roll
    Angeline N.

    Overpriced and underwhelming. Trying to explore more of the eateries in the Manayunk area and was craving sushi. I placed a pick-up order for dinner time and was told an estimated wait time of 20 minutes (no big deal). + PARKING: A nightmare on a Friday night! Normally this area on a weekday isn't too bad, but come the weekend and this little strip of restaurant and shops is crowded. If you're willing to walk a little bit, it's easier to find parking in the residential areas and walk to Yanako. Will save you the grief/cash of using metered parking. + INTERIOR/EXTERIOR: Since we are in COVID times, the dining area of Yanako is closed (which is actually Chabaa Thai Bistro). All dining is outdoors for the time being. If you want to order from Yanako, you'll have to do it at Chabaa Thai Bistro next door (same owners I believe). Was off to a bad start when I came to pick-up my order. Low and behold, my order wasn't ready and it seemed like the roll I ordered was never made! In 20 minutes....making a non-baked roll should be doable. So I waited for another 10 minutes awkwardly on the crowded sidewalk for my full order. + FOOD: Possibly one of the biggest sushi disappointments I've had in a while. I'm willing to pay the price for good sushi. But, give me expensive prices for no-so-good quality/size and I am livid. Nothing makes me madder than spending money on bad quality food unless it's McDonalds because I know what to expect. - The MANAYUNK ROLL ($17) I ordered from Yanako was the saddest eel roll I've ever had in my life. The roll was laughably small and the amount of eel was inconsistent/borderline non-existent. PICTURES INCLUDED. The Manayunk Roll is a roll made with crab, cucumber, and avocado topped with eel and wrapped in seaweed. Finished off with tempura flakes and eel sauce. The serving size on this roll is fit for children! Not grown-ass adults. Stingiest roll I have seen for a hot minute. They use real crab instead of imitation, but the eel was so miniscule. Why are you rationing out eel?? - MINI PORK BELLY STEAM BUNS ($5): The only thing that saved my Friday night and is keeping my review from going into 1-star territory. The meat was moist, not too fatty. Nicely braised pork belly. The spicy aioli is basically a sriracha mayo. Not Momofuku-level pork buns, but a very good pork belly bun all the same. + PRICE: Not worth it. Overall: Still on the hunt for good sushi in Philly. Unless I'm really craving Japanese food in the Manayunk area, I'm passing on Yanako.

    Sweet Potato Roll and Avocado Roll
    Carissa L.

    Went here today during the Manayunk Arts Festival and sat in their sister restaurant's dining room. I love that they combined for indoor dining - plus, we got to order off of two different menus! He was feeling Thai and I was craving some veggie sushi, so it worked out perfectly. I included a picture of the sweet potato roll and avocado roll I ordered. They tasted fresh, and the sweet potato roll had some really nice crunch from the tempura and sesame seeds. The staff members were attentive and kind, and the prices were fair. What more can you ask for? :)

    California roll and Sea King roll
    Jose P.

    The place was great! The food took a bit longer than expected, but considering that the place was full, it was understandable. The staff was welcoming and attentive. What really amazed me about this place was the food. From the pork gyoza, to the chicken yakisoba, to the sushi. Everything was on point with flavor and plating. Definitely recommend it. A great touch at the end was the chef coming by asking to see how the food was. Seeing as there was no food left on the plates, I am pretty sure she understood our feelings towards every single bite.

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    Waited over an hour for take out when they told me 30 minutes, refused to give me any type of refund or discount

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    Wonderful sushi and cozy atmosphere. Good sushi is hard to find and this is a great spot !

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    It was fine. Nothing to write home about. Just your average sushi, the service was good though.

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    The servers are nice, and ambience are nice. Food is ok. Finding parking can be a bit hard sometimes. Good byob place

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