Let them eat sushi! Back by popular demand, STARR Restaurants’ Pod returns to University City, favoring the Japanese fare that made the restaurant so popular at its inception over twenty years ago. “Pod was open for two decades pre-pandemic, host to countless celebrations and some of Philadelphia’s favorite memories with STARR Restaurants,” begins Restaurateur Stephen Starr. “When … Continue reading
Kiku Sushi a new Japanese BYOB restaurant offering sushi, hibachi specialties, teriyaki dishes, and seafood boil options is now open at 2146 Broad Street (at Broad & Jackson). There is some seating inside, and they offer take out and delivery, too. The restaurant in South Philly will be open for lunch and dinner six days … Continue reading
Hissho Sushi has partnered with The Hatch Chile Co. to launch its new Crunchy Hatch Chile Chicken sushi roll nationwide and it’s available at Philadelphia/South Jersey area GIANT Food Stores, Heirloom Markets, and Sprouts (including the one in Marlton, NJ). This collaborative roll is a tasty fusion of traditional Japanese sushi and southwestern cuisine just in time … Continue reading
Located in Center City is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant called Bleu Sushi, which opens its doors to every customer in a welcoming atmosphere while offering a delicious array of foods from their sushi bar and kitchen. When my friend and I sat down to speak with the owner of Bleu Sushi, Hendra Yong, he explained … Continue reading
I recently attended an awesome “Blogger Bash” at The Fresh Grocer of Monument Road to learn all about and sample some of the delicious foods and craft beers offered at Brown’s Chef’s Market. The gourmet market located inside of the Fresh Grocer on Monument Road features a Beer Garden & Wine Cellar with domestic, import, and craft beers … Continue reading
Sails, sun and sushi! If you have been to The Deck at the Moshulu this summer then you know this is some of the best sushi in the city. From the Moshulu King Crab Roll with Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Truffle King Crab and Soy Reduction to the Spicy Salmon Roll with Cashews, Pineapple, Cucumber and Chili Sauce! … Continue reading
In the month of September, the uber-cool, urban-feel restaurant OOKA located in Montgomeryville will be selling the LLS Walk n’ Roll Sushi Roll with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) receiving 100% of the proceeds. The LLS Walk n’ Roll Sushi Roll is shrimp tempura, avocado, and masago, wrapped in a soy paper, and topped … Continue reading
Yakitori Boy (211 N. 11th Street in Chinatown) is the place to celebrate your love this Valentine’s Day. From Thursday, February 9 to Tuesday, February 14, Yakitori Boy is offering a special Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu; a romantic four course dinner for $40 per person. Start your meal with a steamy bowl of clear … Continue reading
On a quiet corner in Fairmount sits an unassuming restaurant. Driving by quickly on 22nd Street, you’d never know it was a sushi restaurant. Of course, calling Umai Umai a sushi restaurant is a bit over simplistic as appetizers and entrees are also available on the menu. But, as we happily discovered, distinctive sushi and designer … Continue reading
To celebrate the release of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child Parts I & II, Zama, 128 South 19th Street will debut Harry Potter Sushi for one weekend Friday, July 29 through Sunday, July 31. The four-sushi rolls have been created to represent the four houses of Hogwarts in the novel and will only be … Continue reading
