Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Philadelphia County

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Japanese cuisine in Philadelphia County? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Tuna Bar

4.9

4.9 (926)

$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.

Top review

KerrieH

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

Tuna Bar was amazing. We tried so many different things and even had dessert. My drink was delicious too! Highly recommend. Don’t think you can go wrong with anything on them menu. Can’t wait to go back.

Nozomu Sushi

4.8

4.8 (115)

$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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Tammi

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely wonderful food, atmosphere and service. I couldn't have asked for a better dining experience and will return again and again.

Gyu-Kaku - Philadelphia, PA

4.9

4.9 (924)

$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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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

Fast service and quality food! Will definitely be back!

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Prix-Fixe Yakiniku Courses for Everyone!

Tomo Sushi & Ramen

4.8

4.8 (665)

$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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Alice

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and atmosphere! Our go to spot before seeing a play at The Arden?

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Umami Steak and Sushi Bar

4.8

4.8 (114)

$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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James

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

The sushi bar at Umami is a hidden gem. You can chase clout at the trendy, popular sushi restaurants in this city, or you can go to the sushi bar at Umami and have a great experience as well. For the most authentic experience at the sushi bar, be sure to get the chefs choice 9 piece, 18 piece or omakase, skip the special maki rolls (save those for takeout or sitting at a normal table), that's not what a sushi counter is about. The sushi chef will deliver you fresh nigiri piece by piece.

Ooka Japanese Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (981)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Montgomeryville

About the restaurant

Ooka is a groundbreaking Asian restaurant set in the unsuspecting area of Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. Opened in July of 2009, Ooka is setting the standard for forward thinking Japanese cuisine and gourmet hibachi in Southeasten Pennsylvania. The restaurant is highlighted by warm earth tones, deep banquets, lively hibachi entertainment and dim candlelight atmospherics. Ooka takes a modern minimalist approach to classical Japanese dishes with utmost thought and attention to purity, simplicity and seasonality. Ooka keeps focus on the constant evolution of Asian cuisine keeping grounded in the classical techniques of Japan.

- We have an exceptional Whisk(e)y, Bourbon & Wine menu
- We offer takeout & lunch specials

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Lynn

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

A little pricey, but worth it, can't wait to go back!!!

Osushi Japanese Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (144)

$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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David

Dined on Jun 24, 2024

Everything was excellent. Service was a bit slow.

Morimoto

4.7

4.7 (6705)

$50 and over

Japanese

Center City

About the restaurant

Morimoto is serving contemporary Japanese cuisine. Chef Masaharu Morimoto of Iron Chef prepares traditional dishes with a modern flair.

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KellieB

Dined 2 days ago

Our server Forest was great and gave us tasty suggestions

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4.7

4.7 (601)

$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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mikep

Dined 3 days ago

First time here, went for restaurant week - food was delicious and we got a lot, a great value. Would definitely go again.

Kome Fine Japanese Cuisine

4.6

4.6 (1107)

$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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Dave

Dined 6 days ago

Great meal, ambiance and service. Totally enjoyable experience.

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