2 editor picks in Philadelphia.
2 japanese sushi places in Philadelphia we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Philadelphia | Japanese Sushi across every city.
Philadelphia's best sushi hides behind an unassuming Queen Village storefront. Royal Sushi & Izakaya on South 2nd Street runs an intimate omakase counter at the back of a busy izakaya. The dual format, casual Japanese pub up front and a tasting counter behind, makes it the city's most serious sushi address.
Royal Sushi & Izakaya in Philadelphia is the eight-seat Queen Village omakase counter behind the front-room izakaya, ranked among North America's 50 Best.
OrderThe omakase counter at the back; the crispy pork gyoza if you sit at the izakaya bar in front.
TipThe omakase books out 30 days at midnight on Resy. The izakaya front room takes walk-ups most weeknights.
Royal Sushi omakase in Philadelphia is Jesse Ito's eight-seat Queen Village sushi counter behind the front izakaya, on North America's 50 Best 2025.
OrderThe full 18-course omakase; trust the counter on the order, do not request swaps.
TipResy opens at midnight 30 days out. Saturday seatings book in the first 60 seconds.
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