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Sushi aficionados love the fine fare created by the gifted chefs at this Rittenhouse Square destination. Regulars rave about the spicy shrimp tempura toll with eel and scallions or may opt for an assortment of octopus, blue fin tuna or crabstick sushi. And for those who don’t care for sushi, the restaurant also serves a tangy broiled miso-marinated sea bass or duck breast sautéed in teriyaki with wasabi sauce.
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On what locals call the other side of Old City, this ultra-hip sushi joint has a minimalist decor that works with the West Coast jazz. The menu features the usual classic sushi selections along with some creative inventions such as the six-piece hot dog roll with broiled yellowtail, asparagus and scallions.
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Even if you don’t like Japanese cuisine, go to Morimoto for the undulating bamboo ceilings, the Plexiglas booths that change colours and to see the Iron Chef himself presiding over the sushi bar in the back. If you do like Japanese dining, you’re in for the most authentic and innovative in Philadelphia.
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Smart casual; last orders 10:30pm This Zen-like sushi bar recently changed its Asian-inspired menu to focus more on Japanese food and serves traditional fare. Don’t miss out on the selection of a dozen sakes or rice wines served warm and served at the restaurant’s second-floor bar. Try for a table near the front windows for people watching or near the waterfall for a soothing experience.
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