50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Havertown

“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.“

“Excellent food and service“

“The staff was friendly and service was good but the place was so empty the atmosphere was kind of awkward. The Yellowtail Jalapeno and Shrimp Shumai were delicious. I also got the seafood ramen and while it wasn't bad it wasnt good. The vegetable broth was the best part, the mushroom, crabmeat and scallops were good, the fish cake looked cool but had no flavor and the Shrimp were awful. They were clearly thawed frozen shrimp and they were hard and just gross. I would not order this again but I would try a different ramen on the menu.“

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

“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.“

“This was our first time eating here. We never would have guessed such a lovely find would be in this random strip mall! The fish was DELICIOUS. (We both had made-to-order poke bowls.) And the staff was friendly and attentive. Definitely will be coming here again!“

“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!“

“The place us clean and fun. Great service. Food is delicious. I really enjoyed my milk tea because it’s not super sweet. Will definitely be back. You can bring your own beer/wine too!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“Great service and excellent food!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Entering their establishment, I immediately felt welcomed by the cozy ambiance and charming decor. Everything looked so good on the menu that it took me some time to decide. Never was I rushed. We ordered several things and portions were gigantic with lovely presentation. The chicken katsu was a bit dry but everything else was great. We were surprised by the complimentary sashimi garnish on one of our choices, and were also presented with a small beautiful wooden box with chopsticks. I have dined at so many Japanese restaurants in several states, this a first time one has ever done something that thoughtful. What a wonderful place! Thank you so much ♡“

“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.“

“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!“

“Probably our favorite Manayunk area Chinese & Japanese for take out or dine in. Good appetizer and sushi selection, as well as a wide selection of specialty dishes. Favorites include the flounder with honey walnut and shrimp shumai, As someone with food allergies also enjoy just getting the egg fried rice as a nice simple side or next-day leftover.

Parking: For us it’s convenient to walk. The most convenient parking places are paid, but you can go up into the neighborhood and find street parking if you’re lucky.“

“Honestly, this might just be one of my all-time favorite sushi spots. The Kanpachi Crudo and Crispy Tuna are absolutely outstanding. There’s also a fantastic selection of non-sushi options from the kitchen, perfect for anyone in your group who isn’t a sushi fan. The restaurant is clean, beautifully presented, kid-friendly, and, above all, serves truly exceptional food!“

“Got lunch to go. Food was affordable and ready on time after I ordered online. The inside was small but cute but there was kind of a weird smell (not just normal sushi/fish, maybe the cleaner they used?) so I was glad my food was takeout. It's near where I was staying and would def order there again.“

“This place is a gem. Fast and friendly service, the best ginger dressing on a house salad I have ever tasted. The freshest fish you will find on the main line. The rice was served at the perfect temperature. The owners and staff are the nicest people you will ever meet. If I could only eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, this would be the one.“

“Amazing food and the best staff“

“Highly recommend if you go to the Plymouth meeting mall. This place has been here for at least 20 years and is one of the last eatery still standing. I used to go when I was in my teens, now when I take my daughter to the mall to play I have to get some. Always the chicken teriyaki with extra chicken and sauce. So happy they are still open and food tastes exactly how I remember.“

“Great tasty eclectic Japanese food“

“FRESH sushi poke bowls and ramen dishes on a limited menu are fabulous. The quality of the sushi is exceptional, as are the portions. The service is wonderful and accommodating. Located in Whole Foods on the perimeter between the exterior walls and check-out registers, this is a wonderful option and addition to an already top notch source of quality food!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-Free Ponzu Sauce available“

“Sheri is the best! Her and Dennis are always welcoming towards our groups. We go a lot and they have both become household names at this point! We have sent other large parties there for birthdays/other events. Would 10/10 recommend!“

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

“We love Yuki! They have outstanding food, from appetizers to a large selection of Sushi. We've never had a bad meal or bad service here. We have been ordering delivery once a week since the quarantine (min order of $25 to qualify). They are offering credit card payment over the phone, and the delivery man safely passed off our order from a distance while wearing gloves. Support local businesses like Yuki Sushi right now if you're able to!“

“I got to see my favorite chef cook infront of me and my battle buddies from Drill and eat food that has been cooked infront of us. Everyone else in the table was satisfied for their plates. Also I am a die hard fan with Japan's culture. Hope to come back and eat these delicious plates next time after I see another AMC movie. "Sugoi!"“

“The service was top notch and the atmosphere was pleasant. I had the Manhattan Roll, it was a new one for me and it was great. My main entree was the General Tao's Chilean Sea Bass and that did not disappoint. We will definitely be going back and hopefully sooner.rather than later.“

“The wait staff is super friendly. The food is delicious. The Korean Stews are our favorites!“

“Best sushi in all of Philly! I eat here every time I come to visit my sister!“

“Cute little place and the food could be in a fancy restaurant👍 Well presented and everything was delicious! The staff was kind and efficient. Excellent experience here“

“I really enjoyed the sushi at this restaurant. Even though we visited late at night, the food was impressively fresh and delicious. I ordered the eel avocado, dragon roll, and shrimp tempura roll, and each one was absolutely tasty.

The service was excellent as well—the waiter and waitress were both incredibly nice and respectful. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I’d definitely recommend it!“

“We ordered delivery the beauty Alaskan roll and the torch roll. I love sushi but try not to eat much white rice so I was excited to see they had a black rice substitute option. I’ve never seen that at a sushi place before. It was a healthier substitute and still yummy and helped my sushi craving. I’ll definitely be ordering from here again.“

“I had poke for gluten free meal and my wife had chicken noodle. Both meals were great. There were plenty of tables nearby. We will certainly come back to this place when we pass through the PHL airport.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free“

“Best ramen I had ever had“

“We were in town for my daughter’s wedding and they made the entire dining experience amazing. It was a true pleasure to meet and chat with Margaret. They definitely went above and beyond for our big family to allow us to have a delicious meal and an wonderful dining experience“

“First impressions, trying to park was a bit confusing I still don't know if parking where I did is right. there is a small area around the restaurant that seems like it could be parking but no lines or guidance out front. Also this place is really small looking on the outside. As soon as I walked in it felt really awkward.i almost walked back out because everyone was just staring at me. Finally after what seemed like forever the sushi chef greeted me. When I was seated the waitress took my order and served me promptly. The miso soup was delicious. The edamame tasted fresh. The prices are a bit more than what I'm use to. I also had the sushi and sashimi lunch combo. The fish tasted very fresh and cleaned very well. Which explains the price. I would come back. Give it a try.

Parking: Unsure of the actual parking situation. Nothing is marked it was weird for me parking in front of the restaurant“

“I ordered the Hibachi Red Snapper Dinner (highly reccomend for lunch) for delivery; no soup or salad was sent. The app doesn't care.

Just noticed in the Uber App, they removed that the dinner includes soup & salad. So, maybe it's a new thing. Maybe, because I odered the same meal for others, that did not want soup or salad, they assumed nobody would want it? For +$28 - $58 delivery of 1-2 platters, I want everything I would get if I was dining-in; maybe that's just me.“