50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Ardmore

“Very good“

“My daughter said that she was looking to have sushi for lunch today, so we decided to give Herosame in Ardmore a try. Wow, this is one of the best sushi meals we've had in the Philly area and definitely on the Main Line. I called in our takeout order and the server who took our order was very friendly and polite as was the server who brought us our order while we waited in the vestibule. We ordered the Lunch Shrimp Teriyaki Bento Box and the Lunch Triple Roll Combo. Wow! I thought they had accidentally give us another person's order as the bags were quite heavy. Both lunch specials could easily be split over two meals or at least a meal and a leftovers snack. The Lunch Shrimp Teriyaki Bento Box included a small house salad, a pint of Miso Soup, 2 Shumai, a California Roll, 6 large Teriyaki Shrimp and a pint of steamed white rice. The salad was a crisp and refreshing spring mix with thinly shredded carrots and a halved grape tomato with a delicious dressing. The Miso soup was very rich and tasty. The Shumai were delicious with a nice crisp exterior, but soft, tender and enjoyable meat inside. The California Roll was huge and stuffed with super fresh crab stick and vegetables topped off with tobiko. The Teriyaki Shrimp were just a hair overcooked, but still delicious. The Three Roll Lunch Combo featured a choice of three rolls from a list of twenty different rolls so my daughter picked the Shrimp Avocado Roll, Tempura Roll and Philly Roll. All three rolls, just like my Bento Box's California Roll were huge with the Shrimp Tempura Rolls being gigantic. One piece of the tempura roll was at least twice the size of other sushi rolls I've had. Each roll was stuffed with the traditional meats and veggie fillings. Everything was so fresh and delicious! Herosame will definitely be on our family's list for future Japanese lunches and dinners!“

“Great service, red curry veggies with white rice and udon noodle soap with tempura was excellent!“

“Found this hidden gem online and gave it a shot. Me and my husband came last time and the food was great but the service was even better. Today we came again and again the service and food was great again. We had Evan as our server twice and was not disappointed. Would def come back here time and time again :)“

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“Delicious food, attractive atmosphere.“

“Awesome menu, great vibes and really tasty food. Must try this place.“

“We happened upon this gem purely by chance. We had an amazing meal from A-Z (!!!) The sushi is phenomenal; sit at the newly designed sushi bar in the back and enjoy unique daily catches that come in through the connections the owner has with local fishermen. The restaurant is also known for their aged steaks, and Kobe prime rib, which we will try next time. I had the miso black bass and it was one of the best flavors with fish I have ever had. The broth had such a delicate shiitake mushroom flavor, which I loved. I literally couldn’t have had enough of this delicate, delicious dish. I could have had two orders and eaten it all! I think this dish epitomizes what the word UMAMI means. I also had the sautéed mushroom extravaganza, a treat for every taste bud of incredible flavors melted with a delicate sauce. My husband had their unique collection of sushi and sashimi choices that were all enjoyed at their stunningly beautiful sushi bar, complete with two young, passionate chefs who love what they do, and treasure their personal designs of the fish and rolls. All the rolls are presented in this great wooden cradle design, which I thought was so unique and functional. The owner was all smiles and genuinely happy to have had us try his new restaurant. I recommend it highly for either an exceptional steak meal (all are btw, so reasonably priced so order them for sure), or the traditional sushi. You won’t be disappointed. This will be our weekly go-to restaurant and we are counting the days until we will return, which actually will be next Tuesday the 9th! Bravo to the whole team at Umami and thank you for your passion for Japanese food, and for doing it right from A-Z. We will see you soon! Debbie and Gene“

“Everything was so good. No fishy or stale flavors. Staff were very friendly and very informative on all the different types of sushi. Will be coming back. The A5 Wagu Uni hand roll was amazing!“

“Worth every penny IMO. If you're looking for an omakase experience that is both interactive/educational and a good mix of classic/inspired, this is the place for you. Kudos to Chef Andy for his hospitality and expertise! So nice to have an elevated experience without the supercilious elitist attitudes. Will be back!“

“Always love this place. I try to visit every time I’m in Philly.“

“Kei Sushi is our favorite neighborhood sushi spot. We proudly bring out-of-town friends and family here to show off the quality, yet unpretentious nature, of the Philly food scene. The fish is always super fresh yet the prices are fairly reasonable. My personal favorite is their chirashi bowl — and I love that they make it kosher-style (you know you’re in Philly when this is an option already offered on the menu 😅). Overall, Kei is consistently delicious, presentation is spot on, and the atmosphere is laid back.“

“My third time back and Yanaga, and it didn't disappoint! I love the mini tasting they offer - such a great deal since I can't always spring for the full omakase. The sushi is fresh and delicious, the cocktails are creative and complex, and the happy hour deals are so worth it! I tried the wagyu hot dog for the first time and even though I came there for the raw fish, that was a standout menu item for me.
The ambiance is laid back and fun, never pretentious. The waitresses and friendly and knowledgeable and never made me feel rushed.
I already can't wait to be back!“

“I had been eyeing on this mari mari restaurant awhile, finally had a time to try them out omg the inari was so good, the tonkotsu ramen was delicious but I maybe I’m alittle confused about small portions protein of the meat but the dishes was good and satisfying might go here with a friends next time ☺️“

“Outstanding sushi prepared very fresh with some creative rolls. Service was friendly, but pacing quite slow (there was a large birthday party at a nearby table the night we dined which may have affected service). Overall, a great dining experience.“

“WOW.

Such amazing food and service. Best shen jian bao in the city. Top notch buns with legit filling at good prices too. This place should be packed constantly - gotta walk through the maze of the station to get there but WORTH IT“

“Tuna Bar is one of my favorite restaurants! Especially love that cocktail with the gin wasabi & cucumber 🍸😍🍣“

“Toyosu offers attractive, delicious sushi, sashimi, and poke, with a focus on take-out customers—if you opt to eat at one of the few tables available, you will still receive and consume your food in plastic containers. However, you probably won’t mind because you’ll be too busy devouring crisply presented morsels of fish, prepared by aces with big-league experience.“

“Fiancé and I stopped by because our other meal plans fell through. He’s had ramen before I have not. For my first experience it was absolutely fantastic! Tiny out of the way place which was cozy, sushi and sashimi were excellent and fresh, spicy miso ramen was unbelievable!! Portions were large as well so come hungry!! The young man that served us was very courteous and friendly! We will definitely be back!!!“

“Love this BYOB spot in South Philly. Quality food, service and very reasonable cost. Although I’ve moved out of the area I regularly take the drive to patronize this spot even over the local and more “upscale” venues in my area. 5 Stars all around!“

“This is a lovely dining experience! Delicious fresh fish sushi & sashimi, ramen is exceptional--I especially love the mushroom broth ramen while my husband usually orders the pork broth one. All noodles homemade. Good beer selection, wonderful green tea. We bring friends from out of town here whenever we can. The service is also excellent.“

“"Kumanon 3 is awesome! food was very good & great service! Can't wait to be back"! Bubble Tea Mango Delicious“

“Great service and very delicious sushi.“

“Amazing restaurant with great sushi and some of the BEST RAMEN not just in the area, but in South East PA. I crave it at least 2-3 times a week and the sushi options are amazing and the fish is always top notch, fresh and cut perfectly. I love this place.“

“Great selections, best sushi I've ever had! Highly recommend.“

“The ambience was very lovely and the food was very delicious.“

“My sons and I had the best experience. It was our first time the food was outstanding. The service was incredible. We decided it's going to be our new go to place - we highly recommend sitting at the sushi bar if you're small group. Can't wait to go again!“

“My son and I just moved to the area about a month ago, and we stumbled upon FUKI — it’s quickly become our new favorite spot! My son loves ramen, and they always make it plain just the way he likes it. I usually get the salmon teriyaki, which is served beautifully seared with teriyaki sauce over onions and peppers, alongside rice — absolutely delicious. We’ve also tried the crab fried rice, and everything has been fresh, hot, and flavorful every time.

The service is quick, the staff are friendly, and the restaurant is extremely clean. We always enjoy our visits and truly wish them the best of luck. Highly recommend!“

“Another great little hidden gem so many in philadelphia, we had an awesome cold soba noodle salad and spicy marinated cucumbers on the side.The bowl was very big so we were able to share what a nice place.Great place to come and just relax and enjoy nice summer night. People were very nice“

“We had been wanting to try this place for a while and finally did. It's a cute little place, the service is very good, and the food is good, but the portions are very small for the most part. I ordered a miso soup, a seaweed salad, a tuna roll, a salmon roll, and a mochi ice cream and I still was not very full afterwards. You get just a little bit of seaweed salad for $5.95. The rolls are tiny. You get one small mochi cut in half for $2.50. I might order a set dinner next time or more likely go somewhere else where I can get more food for my money.“

“This restaurant, previously named MoguMogu, is now WADAYA with the same owner and same recipe. It is an absolute fun experience to eat here. The noodles are delicious. The drinks are unique. I highly recommend the Yuzu Cocktail (and for you to play the dice game). The service will make you feel at home. You will leave happy 🍜🍹.“

“I go out of my way to visit here when I’m in town. The previous time I was here I modified a signature bowl and they accommodated me. Food tastes fresh and the rice in the bowls is my favorite as it is hard to find a place that cooks sushi rice correctly.“

“We went here before a show at the Keswick. We arrived early enough We didn't need to wait to be seated. About an hour later that was not the case for people walking in around 630pm. We asked for one of each menus (normal and all you cam eat). We were tossed two normal menus and away the server went to retrieve our waters. My girlfriend ordered all you can eat, and I got General Tso. The main dish for her came out before her appetizers which was strange. Also, it came out separate from my meal. Both meal were very good! As for the food we loved it. Very big portions. Only complaints was my veggies surrounding my main course was not even warm. Would we go back, surely. The food was worth it. Last add in i only gave the atmosphere 2 stars as I was getting bucked like riding a bull the entire meal as the seats transfer every single movement from the couple on the other side.“

“Went to Uni Sushi Last Week, food comes out fast and the taste is perfectly good. My child also like to eat there.“

“It was clean the waitress was nice and the food was soooo good“

“My first time experience was lovely. I went to dine-in alone and was greeted quickly by the hostess and seated.

The service staff was hospitable and attentive. They checked in on me throughout my dine-in experience. I did not want for water and I drink a lot of it.

The food was delicious. I got the tuna avocado maki roll and the chicken katsu bento. I will absolutely dine here again in the future.“

“I’m from Taiwan, and finding sushi this perfect here was such a delight! The sushi was incredibly delicious and truly authentic. The environment was quiet and peaceful — my mom and I were tired from walking, and sitting down here to enjoy such tasty, reasonably priced food made us genuinely happy. If you come across this restaurant, you absolutely have to try it!“

“Great food , must have the tea cold tea .“

“Great place, been coming here religiously every week to get food for the whole shop, everything is delicious. Their fried rice is gold standard, better than any chinese place around. Their 3 for 16 rolls cant be beat in price nor quality. Atmosphere is always pleasant.“

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“Their Karoke Room was Amazing! Definitely booking for our next Private Event. My family are huge fans of Sushi and the selection at Samurai certainly didn't disappoint. I'm a fan of the Tuna Lover. I can't wait to return!“

“Excellent food at reasonable price, good service, cozy and so close to home!“

“We love Kabuto. We come all the way from Boyertown to eat here. Great service and reasonably priced. We always leave full.“

“Great service and excellent food!“

“Rolls are a good size and are very full, so you get your money’s worth. The sushi roll lunch deals are great and I 10/10 recommend! The spicy kani roll tasted slightly fishy (nothing too off putting), but the spicy tuna and shrimp tempura rolls are delicious.“

“Tokyo Sushi offers affordable and delicious items and is conveniently located in the Concourse of the Comcast Center. They have a wide range of Japanese food/drinks (many of which were prepackaged but still hot/appealing), as well as oatmilk matcha :) will definitely return!“

“the suchi was delicious I'm sorry I'm so hungry I didn't take a photo the light vegetable soup and ramen was very good I'm Mexican and my palate is quite demanding I liked the experience. I told my husband I recommend the Japanese pozole !! mexican joke !!!“

“The good here was amazing. The Beef Negimaki was hands down my favorite thing, I could have eaten 5 servings and left happy. Everything was cooked to perfection and the sushi was amazing. I was very surprised (in a good way) with the prices. We will be back again and again when were in KOP.“

“A staple in Philly sushi scene - consistent quality and flavors. Service always good. Good variety of your usual and a nice twist to some old favorites. Ordered the gyoza soup, tuna ceviche, a la carte sushi. Street parking good throughout on Sunday and is free.“

“Delivers for what it is. This is not a high end Japanese restaurant, but it doesn't try to be. As a result, we had really good food for a decent price. The Rock n Roll was tasty, as was the Shiroi Hama roll. No complaints. I can't say that I'd go again, but that's only because there are other food options, not because there was anything wrong here.“