Sushi
Izakaya by Yanaga Is the Rare New Restaurant That Feels Like an Old Favorite
Is it strange to say that the most notable thought I had when walking away from dinner at Kevin Yanaga’s brand-new Izakaya in Fishtown was […]
Nunu Is Now Doing Sushi Because That’s All You People Want
When Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh opened Nunu last year, we all expected them to apply their winning technique of Americanizing and Jewish-ing Asian foods […]
Where to Eat Sushi in Philadelphia: The Ultimate Guide
No, you’re right. Sushi isn’t really a thing we’re known for here in Philadelphia. Which isn’t to say we don’t have any here. Philly has […]
Sushi Hatsu, From a Morimoto Alum, Is Now Open in Ambler
A new BYO serving sushi, seafood, and Japanese-inflected small plates is now open in Ambler. Sushi Hatsu, a partnership between chef Harrison Kim and restaurant builder […]
Look Inside Hiroki, Fishtown’s Long-Anticipated, Omakase-Only Japanese Restaurant
A long-awaited modern Japanese restaurant from one of Philly’s top sushi masters is about to open in Fishtown. Hiroki, a partnership between Method Co., the folks behind Wm. […]
Meet the Chef Who Owns Philly’s New Cult-Favorite Sushi Spot
Philly’s seen a wave of high-end sushi spots and omakase specialists announced and opened in recent months. But none have captured our attention like Da-Wa, […]
An Omakase Boom Is About to Hit Philly
Philly has a handful of great omakases, Japanese restaurants like Royal Izakaya and Double Knot that specialize in elaborate, sushi-centric tasting menus, often with courses […]
The KOP Wegmans Is Creating a Pop-Up Japanese Fish Market
Japan’s Tsujiki Fish Market — the biggest in the world — is famous for its top-quality seafood and frenetic energy. And Wegmans is bringing that […]
Eat This Now: Royal Sushi and Izakaya’s “Industry” Chirashi
You know what’s cool about Royal Sushi and Izakaya? Like we told you last week, pretty much everything, from the shumai to the sushi to the […]
A Whole Lot More Of The Same Old Thing: Aqimero Reviewed
Look, I’m not pissed off about my meals at Aqimero. To be pissed—for my experiences to rise to the level of actually making me angry […]
Free Sushi at Ai Ramen
If you’re someone, like me, who will do just about anything for sushi, Ai Ramen is helping you out this week. For the next two […]
Update: Royal Sushi and Izakaya Opening This Summer (Allegedly)
The long awaited and very, VERY (almost five years) delayed Royal Sushi and Izakaya may finally be opening soon. Jesse Ito told us that they […]
What Lies Beneath: Double Knot Reviewed
Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. // Like Garfield and 10,000 novelty t-shirts, I don’t do mornings. Particularly not ones that haven’t snuck up on me accidentally—the sun […]
Hai Street Kitchen Is Expanding in Philly and Beyond
Expect to see more from Hai Street Kitchen & Co. in the near future: this spring, they are opening their third location at The Shops at Liberty Place at […]
Hai Street Kitchen Is in Expansion Mode
Hai Street Kitchen is revving it up as the weather warms up. The sushi burrito fast-casual brand is going mobile with a food truck that will be […]