50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Drexel Hill

“Was so relaxing food great, place clean, staff very courteous service with friendly…“

“The food was good. The fried rice could’ve been a little better but it was good and I would’ve preferred if they didn’t put the filet mignon in a sweet teriyaki sauce. Overall it was good and the meat was very tender. I ordered from Grubhub.“

“I was visiting from Scotland and we got a take out. I had mixed vegetables in garlic sauce. Honestly the BEST chinese meal I've had in 20 years. Now im home I tried to replicate it but nowhere near as good. If I lived near you I'd be eating your food every night.“

“Delicious food, attractive atmosphere.“

“An easy 5 stars! Every bite of our omakase dinner was delicious. Very fresh fish! Service was attentive and it was spectacular getting to watch the chef work his magic up close. The ambiance was pleasant. I also appreciated that they accommodated my husband and I as pescatarians.

Dietary restrictions: Accommodated pescatarian“

“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“

“I've only ever gotten take out here, but the ramen is always so good. I think the best I have had in the city so far. They package to go orders very well, which is great. The sushi boats are also very very good. I highly recommend if you're looking for a good ramen spot in the city.“

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

“Not only is the food absolutely delicious and the service is amazing, but the owner and workers are incredibly nice and community oriented. The food is always fresh and the restaurant is very clean. I have been a customs since they opened and it is a must try. Highly recommend!!!“

“Cute place. It's pretty small. I didn't dine in but it seems like an intimate dining spot. There's good variety on the menu. Lunch special seems great but did not get to try. Got the mixed assortment which comes with a California roll, tuna roll, and salmon roll for $21. It's good price for downtown Philly. Sushi lacked a bit of flavor tho, but prices not bad.“

“Location was terrible :( im not from the area so i was very lost and having trouble finding this place. You have to take the elevator down to the concourse at the subway. Other than that, Staff was super nice!! Pork bao buns were soo good. Overall this is a good place to stop in and have a quick ramen dish yum.“

“Very good“

“Stellar sushi restaurant in Chestnut Hill! My wife and I had a memorable dining experience at Sakura Ramen & Sushi Bar. The ambience is warm and inviting and the staff are friendly and attentive. The sushi is fresh and of the highest quality. Presentation is first rate.“

“Such an amazing experience. Definitely my new favorite sushi place in Philly and my husband and I eat a lot of sushi!! The prices are amazing for the quality and amount that you receive. We sat at the sushi bar and it felt
like our own personal dining space. The chef was top notch!“

“อร่อยทุกอย่างเลยค่ะ ชอบสลัดอร่อย บริการเร็ว พนักงานบริการดี อาหารอร่อย 🫶🏻🥓🥢🥙“

“My favorite sushi place in Philadelphia! Small, cozy, friendly service and DELICIOUS FOOD!!!

I’ve been ordering delivery and pick-ups for 4 years! However, I love to dine in! The place is intimate and welcoming due to the great atmosphere and friendly hosts!

The quality is incredibly consistent! I have never been disappointed with a single order!

The regular rolls are prepared with the same care as the special rolls! Even their miso soup is way beyond the normal miso soup experience!

You can bring your own alcoholic beverage or just enjoy their fresh tea, which they never let go empty (again, very attentive and friendly hosts!)

I highly suggest Kei Sushi if you are into Japanese cuisine and are looking for a classic and delicious experience!“

“Favorite sushi place in the area! The staff is always super friendly and attentive. The food is incredible — we always start with the spicy edamame and wagyu caviar nigiri. All of the sushi and entrees we've tried so far have been amazing. The pistachio gelato and cheesecake dessert is a must-try! It has a great atmosphere and a convenient location. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!“

“Great service and very delicious sushi.“

“We’re staying in an Airbnb a few blocks away so walked up (based on the positive reviews) and ordered mackerel, eel and salmon sushi, a California roll, edamame and the avocado salad. The fish was really fresh and tasted great. Portions seemed very fair for the price. Would definitely do it again if we’re ever back in this neighborhood visiting.“

“You’ ever show up to a restaurant 10 minutes before they close? You feel bad, But after a fundraising event where maybe the food wasn’t quite as good as it could’ve been, we were starving! We stopped by on our way back to our hotel, Moments before their closing time at 11 o’clock, we walk through the door and we’re welcome. Kindly ordered some delicious sushi., Exceeded our expectations. Very nice very good sushi!“

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

“Kids kidnapped us and we are excited to be here. Service excellent.“

“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!“

“We went for Valentine's Day since we were in town for the championship parade. We had a wonderful experience. Ambiance was great, food was delicious, and the prices were a good value. We look forward to going again when we're back in Philly.“

“I was in the area and saw they had pork katsudon (my favorite meal). It was delicious. This place primarily does takeout but they have two small tables for dining in. Staff checked on me a few times while I was eating and were very nice. I didn’t actually ask, but I am not sure they have a publicly accessible bathroom.“

“Came in Sunday evening and was quickly seated.
Great customer service- polite, prompt, and checked on us a few times during our meal.
We ordered golden miso ramen (one of the best we’ve had), chirashi bowl (fish was pretty fresh but I wish it had something unique), takoyaki (4/5), alaska roll, and rainbow roll.
BYOB
Happy to have this place in our neighborhood.“

“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 !!!“

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

“Four words: I love this place! I eat lunch here all the time. The food is delicious at a great value. The staff are always pleasant and friendly. Highly recommend the chicken teriyaki! ???

Vegetarian options: Veggie sushi rolls and other vegetable options.

Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian options as well.

Kid-friendliness: Seating in a food court.

Wheelchair accessibility: It’s under the Comcast building, attached to Suburban Station.“

“The variety of food and service at Poke It Up was very good. Honestly wish I'd tried it sooner! There are different varieties of poke bowls to select from or you can make your own. The fish was very fresh and came with a healthy portion of rice. The veggies and sauce complimented the meal and the serving size (for me) was quite large so easily came for two meals. Definitely recommend!“

“Never disappoints“

“Awesome sushi experience at this restaurant. One member of my party was gluten free, and the server went through the menu in detail to find out exactly what they could and could not eat. Where possible, they were flexible and offered excellent substitutions. Such excellent service. Highly recommend this restaurant!“

“I'm rarely compelled to write a Google Review (in fact, this might be my first) but Tampopo on 44th is such a treasured part of living in this neighborhood. The atmosphere is warm. The staff are attentive and kind. The food is delicious and high quality.“

“I have been a fan of their ramen for a while. I don't know if they had a change in management or just added more items. The new things, like the Takoyaki are really good and their other items have improved flavors. I highly recommend them.“

“Loved the special dish that I got. It was so flavorful. If you want your food spicy, you should go a bit higher as they are lighter on it -- which I understand. Next time I'll get thai spicy. The Thai tea is a must! Oh so good. Great staff and lovely atmosphere will go again!

Vegetarian options: Tofu“

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

“The ingredients are fresh, the plating is exquisite, and the buffet was recently opened especially the wagyu beef that melted in my mouth was amazing!“

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

“Perfect pairing of quantity and quality. I was so good! How can you go wrong with an amazing dinner for under $15?! I had the hibachi chicken and steak. Steak was cooked to order (med. well). Chicken and fried rice was really good as well.This place is on my way home from work. I will be back… often.“

“Great service and excellent food!“

“I haven't been there for a long time. The indoor environment is still good, but the music is very loud, so it is not a good place for chatting.“

“Shogun is the best Japanese restaurant around. The remodel is beautiful but I’ve been coming here since I was a teenager. They know my name just from my voice when I call. I cannot say enough good things about Shogun. Service, atmosphere, food, everything is top notch.“

“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!“

“We ordered takeout, so we can’t really speak to the atmosphere. I will agree with other reviewers- excellent selection of sushi rolls and sashimi. Really fresh, very tasty. Prices are very reasonable for the quantity and quality. I also ordered a hot dish which was very, very good- also tasted so fresh. I would definitely come back here and highly recommend this place!“

“I think this place can qualify as a hidden gem. Media is a nice little town with some great restaurants. But Tamaki sushi's food is consistently delicious. Their sushi is easily the best in Delco. Everything comes out fresh from their small kitchen. Even on a Saturday night it's never packed in there. I give Tamaki a secret 5 stars.“

“We came on a whim, and were blown away by the sushi. The miso butter cod and the eel signature rolls in particular were excellent, but everything we ordered was beautifully presented and tasted incredible. Will be back next time we’re in town.

Vegetarian options: The vegetarian portion of the menu is comparatively small, but the options look tasty“

“Excellent Ramen. Staff gets you taken care of quickly. Food comes out before you even have a moment to think (not a bad thing). Restaurant plays music that's not too loud but allows you to have a conversation and not be overhead by other tables. Cash only is annoying, so come prepared.“

“The crepes and teas were both delicious, and I would definitely go back for the food. The restaurant itself was a bit dingy. A roach did fall from the ceiling at one point near the table I was sitting at, but again the food was worth it. For all that I'll give it a Monty Mole Nice!“

“I visit Kansai at least once a week. The sushi is great and the staff is friendly. Prices are reasonable. Friends I take there always love the sushi.“

“On a whim we ate at Koto Sushi for the first time and I can't wait to go back. Prices are more than reasonable and the food is solidly tasty. (their tempura batter is so light and fluffy. nice and crisp!) The true highlight of this place is how kind the staff is. Our server was perfect- attentive and friendly. Chef J.J stopped by the table to introduced himself. Also extremely kind! I'm excited to make this a regular stop of mine.“