Zama
128 S 19th St, Philadelphia
(215) 568-1027
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Philly Cheese Steak Maki Roll
Kurobuta Pork Dumplings
Black Cod Saikyoyaki
Truffle Eel Daikon
Cheesesteak Roll
Sesame Salmon
Philly Style
Philadelphia
Wasabi Tuna
Kaiso Salad
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Overall quality of fish was good. The chef tasting menu rellied a bit more than I would have preferred on tempura foods as filler. The wasabi used was overpowering either by the amount or the type (western not real wasabi) drowned out the fragile taste of the fish when used. Normally would have been a 3 for me rather than a 4 but server was good and overall ambiance was ok so I rounded up a 3.5 to a 4.
Working in Center City provides its lunch challenges that Zama solves. And by challenge, I mean, the $20 lunch. Either you’re eating a quick bite from a food truck and have to take the lunch somewhere to eat it or you’re paying for a very overpriced lunch that might not be as filling. Or, you’re stuck with the fastest of fast food that may still be $20 once you check out but what are you really eating?
Zama is my hidden gem, go-to lunch that solves all...
Zama is my hidden gem, go-to lunch that solves all...
It had been a good while since I returned to this stalwart center city restaurant and everything was as good as I remembered. The lunch specials still are an amazing deal, with a well-made udon noodle soup, salad, the standard bowl of edamame, and a generous plate of sushi or nigiri.
The atmosphere, with lots of warm wood, is lovely, especially in the back of the restaurant. Small selection of sake, as well as a couple good local craft beers.
The atmosphere, with lots of warm wood, is lovely, especially in the back of the restaurant. Small selection of sake, as well as a couple good local craft beers.
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