Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Philadelphia County

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Updated April 05, 2025

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637 Philly Sushi Club

5.0

5 (10)

$50 and over

Japanese

Northern Liberties

About the restaurant

637 Philly Sushi Club is an exclusive Omakase restaurant nestled in the heart of Philadelphia's Northern Liberties Neighborhood. Headed by Chef Kevin Yanaga, AKA "Philly Sushi Whisperer" our Omakase is hidden behind a secret door in a bookshelf. This intimate dining experience offers just eight seats per seating, creating a speakeasy-like atmosphere. Guests are treated to a meticulously crafted multi-course meal featuring over 20 pieces of sushi, each prepared with the freshest ingredients. With its unique blend of mystery and gourmet excellence 637 Philly Sushi Club offers an unforgettable culinary adventure. At the moment, we can not accommodate allergies and or modifications as all courses are prepared the way Chef intends on serving them.

Top review

Chelsea

Dined on Apr 4, 2025

This was the best experience we’ve ever had. Chef Kevin was amazing and the omakase was out of this world. The speakeasy aspect of it being beyond a bookcase only added to the experience and made it that much cooler. My husband said it was the best birthday dinner!

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Tuna Bar

4.9

4.9 (993)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Old City

About the restaurant

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW PRIOR TO BOOKING
Outdoor reservations are weather permitting and must be specified upon booking the reservation. Specific table requests are considered but not guaranteed.

Tuna Bar is a Japanese Raw Bar and Grill concept created by Owner and Chef Kenneth Sze. Located in Old City Philadelphia, Tuna Bar boasts a relaxing, upscale atmosphere serving fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The diverse menu offers traditional and specialty sushi rolls, raw oysters, scallops, hand-selected fish, and shareable entrees. Tuna Bar offers a fully stocked bar of wine, sake, and spirits. There are no outside food and beverages allowed. There is a $40 dessert/cake fee for guests that wish to bring in a dessert/cake for their special occasion.

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Mia

Dined on Apr 1, 2025

Absolutely delicious food, great service & fun atmosphere

Nozomu Sushi

4.9

4.9 (175)

$30 and under

Japanese

New Hope

About the restaurant

At Nozomu, we pride ourselves on delivering the freshest and most delicious sushi to our customers. Our menu features a wide variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, and other Japanese dishes that are sure to satisfy any appetite. We use only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our dishes, and our chefs love to prepare monthly special rolls using flavors and ingredients specific to the time of year.

At Nozomu, we believe that the atmosphere of a restaurant is just as important as the food. That's why we've created a warm and inviting space that's perfect for enjoying a meal with friends and family. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just grabbing a quick bite, our restaurant is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy great food.

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KimberlyVIP

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Love the sushi & everything about this place! New Hope needed a great sushi restaurant and Nozomu is fabulous~

Umami Steak and Sushi Bar

4.8

4.8 (140)

$30 and under

Japanese

Old City

About the restaurant

At UMAMI STEAK & SUSHI BAR, we spotlight this taste as we combine traditional Japanese techniques with premium fish and steaks to bring you a delicious dining experience.

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SarahVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Umami Steak and Sushi Bar was a great spot for a quick business lunch in the Old City neighborhood. Enter on Walnut Street and take a short flight of stairs down to the basement restaurant. Though service was a bit hurried/terse and the menu on the pricier side, the food was terrific: some of the best pork I've had in a bowl of ramen--incredibly tender and flavorful. I also enjoyed the ramen bowl's flavor bomb and, though not marinated, the soft-boiled egg was great. Some ramen-shop style table options (e.g., sesame seeds, pepper powder) would've brought it over the top. The specialty sushi rolls my dining companion ate also received rave reviews.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Philadelphia, PA | Logan Square (The Granary)

4.8

4.8 (975)

$30 and under

Japanese

Art Museum

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Ramon

Dined 7 days ago

Make sure to come hungry. It’s a lot of food if you do one of the family combos. Experience was great and the food was delicious and huge variety. Absolutely loved it.

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Tomo Sushi & Ramen

4.8

4.8 (716)

$30 and under

Japanese

Old City

About the restaurant

We are a BYOB sushi and ramen restaurant located in Old City, Philadelphia, serving traditional style sushi and ramen with a newfangled twist. Tomo was funded out of passion by two lifelong tomodachi (friends in Japanese): Sushi Chef Andy and Ramen Chef Steven.

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Sylvia

Dined 1 day ago

Great experience. Flavorful rolls and fresh sashimi. The fatty tuna was delicious. The service was very good.

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Osushi Japanese Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (171)

$30 and under

Japanese

Ardmore

About the restaurant

Family owned since 1978. For 40+ years, our family has been serving the South Jersey area with some of the best Asian cuisine. We're excited to announce that we're expanding to Mainline. Our newly opened Osushi location in Ardmore serving high quality sushi. Our chef owner, Sam Li, hand-select our fish daily to insure the highest quality of sushi. We also have kitchen hot dish options like rock shrimp Aioli, shishito pepper, Hibachi & Teriyaki.

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Kelly

Dined 2 days ago

Food and cocktails were excellent. Sushi was fresh. Salmon was delicious.

Hiramasa - Newton Square

4.6

4.6 (154)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Newtown Square

About the restaurant

At Hiramasa, we pride ourselves on using only the finest ingredients. From our premium sashimi and nigiri selections to our signature rolls and perfectly grilled teriyaki dishes, each plate is a celebration of craftsmanship. Our talented chefs are committed to delivering an unforgettable dining experience, whether you’re here for a quick lunch or an elegant dinner.

We believe that great food is best enjoyed in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re gathering with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or simply indulging in your love for Japanese cuisine, Hiramasa provides the perfect setting.

Join us and discover the art of Japanese dining, where every bite tells a story. We look forward to serving you soon.

Owned and operated by O Restaurant Group

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RichardVIP

Dined 7 days ago

First time here, beautiful restaurant interior design, love the menu - several unique and different offerings, I.e., Bone marrow soup, Peking Spring Rolls and Wagyu stone fried rice and their signature Maki is a broad selection of very high quality, great tasting rolls Noise level was very high, poor acoustics- hard to hear the conversation at the table. I’m thinking ask to sit in a booth they may be quieter. Nice outdoor patio seating would have been a totally different experience. Service needs some attention- busy night, perhaps understaffed, but in the beginning we felt rushed and then neglected at the end of the meal as we waited what seemed like 10 minutes for the check to be picked up so we could pay

Kome Fine Japanese Cuisine

4.7

4.7 (1159)

$30 and under

Japanese

Center Valley

About the restaurant

For Hibachi reservations, please contact the restaurant directly. Online Reservations are for the main dining room.

We take pride in standing apart from other restaurants in offering classical Japanese Cuisine presented in contemporary style with meticulous preparations & serving in very cordial and pleasant atmosphere.
At our Hibachi location, one enjoy great preparations cooked right in front of our customers with entertainment at the same time by performing chef, ideal for kids & family as well as for birthdays & corporation parties.

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Lea

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Great service, the waitress made excellent recommendation's. Once it got busy it became a bit unorganized and there was a delay but you could tell it wasn’t the service or the kitchen but the management.

Bleu Sushi

4.7

4.7 (626)

$30 and under

Japanese

Center City

About the restaurant

Welcome To Bleu Sushi Japanese Restaurant!

Bleu Sushi brings the rich culinary arts of Japan right to Center City, Philadelphia. Recognized as being a premier BYOB restaurant with the best sushi in Philly, Bleu Sushi gives a fresh take on Japanese cuisine. No wonder customers everywhere have deemed Bleu Sushi the best sushi in town. Furthermore, we are constantly thinking of new food and ideas at Bleu Sushi, thats where the Bleu Bot comes into play. We want to enhance our customers contact-less pick-up experience during the pandemic while implementing a little humor. With that said, our mechanical robotic arm and our outdoor dining patio are all here, ready to serve our beloved clienteles.

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JeNae

Dined on Mar 30, 2025

Food was tasty and came out quick. Server was very attentive.

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