There’s some serious sushi talent in Philly, with restaurants serving Japanese cuisine and fusion dishes, whether it be intimate omakase tastings at the chef’s counter, extravagant rolls packed with fresh fish and slathered in sauces, or even travel-friendly
takeout sets. From simple roll combos to elaborate experiences, these are the best bets for sushi takeout, delivery, and sit-down service in Philly.
For this latest sushi map refresh, we add: Tomo Sushi, for vegan-friendly rolls in Old City, and Kinme, a BYOB with a full Japanese menu in Washington Square West. And we remove Sushi by Boū at Izakaya Fishtown and Hiroki (which has closed).
Yanako Restaurant
4345 Main Street, PA 19127
(267) 297-8151
Manayunk’s go-to sushi BYOB with moody wood paneling satisfies the neighborhood’s cravings for tuna tataki, customizable sushi dinners, and East Falls rolls loaded with eel, asparagus, avocado, spicy tuna, and tempura flakes. In a move that’s somewhat rare in these days of apps, Yanako takes orders for delivery and pickup via its own website, avoiding inflated delivery fees.
Yuhiro Sushi
2146 E Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19125, US
(267) 876-7062
There are two ways to experience Yuhiro. You can go to its omakase counter, which is affordably priced and totally fine. Or you can sit yourself at their hand roll bar and eat your way through a lengthy menu of u-maki hand rolls: three-bite-sized sushi rolls that are packed with ingredients and fun to eat. We’d come from anywhere in the city to eat these hand rolls.
Umai Umai
533 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, US
+12159880707
This Japanese restaurant has an impressive array of sushi options that range from classic favorites (such as spicy tuna and yellowtail) to flashier options (such as the Henrietta, a designer roll made of lobster tempura, mango, spicy tuna tartare, avocado, cashew bits, and eel sauce). Fun and fancy is the best way to describe the menu vibes here.
Tuna Bar
205 Race St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, US
(215) 238-8862
Chef Kenneth Sze, who learned the sushi biz at his family’s Yokahama in Maple Shade, brought his skills to Old City with Tuna Bar. Along with wonderful sushi, gyoza, and a few noodle and rice dishes, the restaurant serves a lovely wonton soup based on Sze’s grandmother’s recipe.
Fuji Mountain
2030 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US
+12157510939
The full bar and amazing selection of sakes are part of the draw at Fuji Mountain, and the food menu offers plenty of options for those who want more than just excellent sushi. Want to try their finest selection? Order the Fuji Royal, a grand assortment of its top salmon and tempura rolls. Available for pickup, delivery, or dine-in.
Tomo Sushi & Ramen
228 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, US
(267) 519-0209
Tomo is a fantastic neighborhood sushi spot to be a regular at, but they also have a variety of options for sushi fans who want vegan dishes. Turn to pickled veggies in cucumber wraps, shiitake mushroom rolls, vegan eel and tuna rolls, veggie ramen, and so much more.
Zama
128 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US
(215) 568-1027
With a prime Rittenhouse Square location, chef Hiroyuki “Zama” Tanaka’s home base is a stylish staple for classic sushi as well as more inventive dishes and special rolls, including the cheesesteak-influenced Philly Style maki. Zama also offers several platters for sharing, including an oversized chirashi and a 90-piece sushi combo. Call for pickup, get delivery via Caviar, or make reservations on OpenTable.
Kichi Omakase
112 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, US
(215) 359-6099
Philly sushi fanatics will love creative options here, like king salmon and bluefin tuna, sushi topped with gold glitter and shaved black truffle, and wagyu toast. With an affordably priced omakase at $95 for 16 courses over 90 minutes, there are also dishes for purists.
Morimoto
723 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, US
(215) 413-9070
There’s a lot to choose from at Morimoto — Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s long-running Japanese destination under the Starr umbrella — including hot entrees, standout desserts, and a la carte sushi, but if ever there were a time to go the eight-course omakase route ($165 per person), this is it. You can make reservations on Morimoto’s website.
Double Knot
120 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, US
(215) 631-3868
This iconic sushi spot from Michael Schulson makes the experience one of sleek, chill sophistication. With over 30 options of sushi, sashimi, and hand rolls to choose from (such as the A5 kobe to red snapper), this is an ideal spot to introduce newcomers to this Japanese delicacy.
Kinme
1117 Locust St W, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, US
(215) 982-1722
A full menu of sushi and Japanese specialties awaits at Washington Square West’s Kinme. There are crispy Brussels sprouts with a sweet chili dressing, sashimi choices from salmon roe to squid, and big, neat sushi rolls stacked with tuna, caviar, and toppers like yuzu miso. But to make it a night out, don’t skip the BYOB and the beverage menu with juices and teas like the Broken Hearted (white pear, peach tea, guava, and passionfruit) or the Love at First Sight (passionfruit, yogurt, and sparkling soda).
Bleu Sushi
262 S 10th St W, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, US
(215) 829-0800
Most of the rolls at Bleu Sushi are named for local places or colleges, like the crispy Temple roll made with spicy yellowtail topped with torched white tuna. The BYOB restaurant in Center City made news when owner Hendra Yong set up a robotic arm to hand orders over to customers in a contactless way during the pandemic. You can order that contactless pickup on Bleu Sushi’s online or make reservations through Yelp.
Sakana Omakase Sushi
616 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, US
(215) 922-2149
Chef Xiang Yu “Sam” Lin’s BYOB restaurant in Queen Village does one thing really well: a stellar omakase menu ($178 per person) that changes regularly. Over 20 courses, you’ll get fresh fish, cooked dishes, and even aged fish — Sakana devotes an entire page on its website to explaining the art of aging certain raw fish for sushi as you might do with beef to improve flavor and texture. Book your dinner on Resy.
Royal Sushi & Izakaya
780 South 2nd Street, PA, 19147
(267) 909-9002
James Beard Award-winning chef Jesse Ito’s Queen Village destination is a two-in-one deal. In the front, you’ll find a hip izakaya with skewers, sushi, and Japanese beer, but Ito’s coveted omakase experience ($300 per person, service included), which helped launch the omakase mini-renaissance the city is currently enjoying, is an intimate affair — just eight seats — where chefs lavish you with impeccable seasonal seafood. The izakaya doesn’t take reservations, but you can order takeout and delivery online; the omakase bar accepts reservations on Resy.
