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    4.1 (41 reviews)
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    Pork soup dumplings
    Pamela S.

    Decent place for authentic Asian eats - especially since there is virtually nothing of the same cuisine in the area. The chicken dumplings could use more filler than just meat. The ratio of meat made it a bit hard and tough to eat. The fried soup dumplings were delicious - very juicy and flavorful! All in all, I am happy that there is a place in the Fishtown/Port Richmond area that serves dumplings, noodles, and boba!

    Gyoza Love Box
    Ping R.

    Really enjoyed the food here! Flavors were on point and everything served as it was made so PIPING hot! A lots of places are riding the bao and dumpling hype but Bao Button was filled with spices, saucy flavor, and nicely caramelized, unctuous flavor. Every bite was juicy without being too much. The gyoza sauce was also nicely sweet without being too salty or sticky. The spicy mayo had a slight sesame taste which was surprising and enjoyable! Interior was cutely decorated and tables were spaced out comfortably. Everything was clean but my boots audibly made sticky sounds? Possibly from whatever cleaner they use. Service was friendly, polite, and somewhat slow. I counted about three people working but they struggled to keep up with delivery/pickup and the few tables dining in. Fortunately, one of the TVs above the service counter displays "ready" and "in progress" orders. We were not in a rush and didn't mind the ample space between such rich dishes since it was all served super hot!

    Deirdre C.

    I've been here a feee times and the food has consistently been good. You order from a tablet then seat yourself and they bring the food to you. I'm so glad they decided to open a spot this close to me!

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    David M.

    Bao Button is a great option in port Richmond if you are looking for rice and noodle dishes. Conveniently located right near i95. This is a great to go option we our food to go and it help up well. The food was delicious and you got a generous portion of the dish. Prices are pretty reasonable as well. Definitely a spot I will be frequenting for dinner or lunch in the area.

    Morgan M.

    Bao Button was really yummy! We ordered takoyaki, spam musubi, gyoza, and pork bao. We ordered on the tablets at the front and had a seat. They also did table service but we didn't realize this until after we ordered on the tablets. I thought the takoyaki was pretty good and had a lot of octopus. My partner liked the spam musubi but thought there was a little bit too much sauce. The pork bao was really good and the inside was nice and sweet. The gyoza was our favorite. It had 3 of each flavor. The ginger soy was really great that we got with it. Overall it was pretty good but a little pricey. I thought the quality was really good so that makes sense but I wish it was more of like a formal, sit down restaurant. It was really casual.

    Zhen L.

    Hubby found Bao Button on Instagram and wants to try it out. Those IG photos looks very interesting. The dine in concept is definitely different than most. They have self ordering kiosk at the front whether you pay with cash or card. But if you decide to sit down and order, then that's card only because you have to order from scanning their QR code. One of the kitchen staff will then bring your order out to your table. And there is another staff taking plates too. We order Roast Pork Bao, Philly Cheesesteak Gyoza, Pork Bun, Spicy Miso Ramen, and Yaki Udon. Bao Button doesn't make orders as appetizers first then entrees. It is whatever done first, it would be served to the customers. We started with Roast Pork Bun, it is pink, similar to the Charsiu Bao at dim sum but slightly saltier. The Spicy Miso Ramen taste like a dressed up Shin Ramen in a bowl lol. Hubby says the Yaki Udon is okay, nothing special. And the cheesesteak gyoza were mediocre. It was flavorless even with the spicy mayo added. Pork Bun is good, definitely the highlight of our meal. Drinks were $4.50 each, our total was $75. I don't think our meal is worth $75. Make sure you go during Summer months. Or if you go in the winter months, you will need a coat to eat in.

    Build your own ramen with spicy miso broth, shrimp tempura, corn, ajitama egg, bamboo shoots, chili oil, and seaweed
    Jazzmine B.

    While visiting Philadelphia, I had my fill of sandwiches, so I wanted some Asian food. I saw this spot near where I was staying and stopped by for lunch on a weekday. If you're dining in, you just seat yourself, scan the QR code on the table, and order and pay on the website. You can order both food and boba drinks from the site. Luckily, the restaurant wasn't busy when we got in around 2pm. I made my own ramen with spicy miso broth, shrimp tempura, ajitama egg, bamboo, corn, chili oil, and seaweed. The broth and egg had good flavor, the shrimp tempura was nice and crispy, but my egg noodles were so gummy, I don't know what happened. My boyfriend made his own ramen with tonkatsu broth, and his noodles were the same. We were so sad. The philly cheesesteak dumplings had a nice crispy bottom, but the filling tasted like a cheeseburger, and my bf thought it tasted like a taco. The filling felt too soft, I don't know if they used ground beef. My bf also got a Thai tea with boba. Unfortunately, the tea felt very watery, and the boba was flavorless. The interior was clean and modern, but the food was disappointing.

    Kurt Y.

    This review pains me to write. I have been twice now. The first night I visited. We had a few in our party and we ordered a collection of things and we sat ourselves. The restaurant looked lightly busy. Not all the tables were full. We waited a good 30 minutes for the first dish to come out. The names on the board mean nothing. The dumplings were really good. The dumplings in spicy soy sauce were soooo good. The food took longer than an hour to fully come. We ended up cancelling part of our order. The location is alright. The inside is cute. The second time I came back because I refused to believe that Ninja Bao could let me down like this, the food was good yet again, but it took so long. There was one other table in the spot full. I had to remind the wait staff of the things I had ordered. The folks are really nice. They are really helpful. The inside is cute, but honestly all the positives get a little outweighed by the negatives. I will come here again. I will order again. I refuse to give up.

    Sends dry gyoza to you with zero soy sauce. Unedible food I spent $24 on and waited 40 minutes for. You have ONE JOB. How hard is it?

    Build your own Ramen
    Cathy S.

    Built your own Ramen. Amazing Tonkatsu broth!!! Noodles perfect & cabbage crunchy. Pork was tender & tasty. The staff was friendly.Highly recommend this little place.

    Ramen
    Brandon M.

    Great place and food! Right near my job, I go before and after work. Just recently got into loving ramen now!

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    Great service and excellent customer service staff amazing service and very helpful , amazing and delicious drinks , best I've had

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    7 hours ago

    Great scenery and amazing food i love the environment its in and the genuine energy from staff

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    3 days ago

    Amazing food, amazing staff! beautiful place to eat. 10/10 definitely recommend trying this place out!

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    The pork soup dumplings are my absolute favorite! The service is always fast and the food is super fresh

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    1 year ago

    Great food and ambiance. Decor really cool. Service was decent and food came out in timely fashion. Will certainly be back!

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    2 years ago

    The Bao Button brings a delightful, authentic touch to meals--easy, fresh, and full of flavor!

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    2 years ago

    Sooooo good! Had the soup dumping with hot oil and miso base, highly recommend! Also great service and atmosphere

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    Really great service and the food was delicious! Will definitely be back in the future!

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    The food was delicious and full of flavor. The service was wonderful. The ambiance was friendly

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    Nice environment, delicious dishes, and very delicious buns. Thank you for the delicious food in this restaurant

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    Almanac

    Almanac

    4.4
    (33 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Staff and my new friend made me feel like I was the only person in the room, paying attention to…read moredetails and my unspoken cues, making the evening magical and flawlessly easy to just sit back and enjoy every moment. Thank you. One for the 'princess secrets for Real Men'. Watch out for the article boys. This night nailed it even for a pro player;)-

    My husband and I went here as a little birthday celebration/fourth of July vacation treat…read more My husband's food ranking: Yuzu Miso Glazed Wings - Addictive Cucumber - Spicy Miso Mazeman Ramen - Ocean Trout Crudo My food ranking: Addictive Cucumber - Yuzu Miso Glazed Wings - Spicy Miso Mazeman Ramen - Ocean Trout Crudo We agreed that the Miso Ramen was easily the best bang for your buck and the Ocean Trout Crudo was the only thing we wouldn't order again; it wasn't horrible it just had waaaay too many almonds which took away from the fish itself. Unlike others, we felt the portions were not too small. Overall a very respectable dinner showing from Almanac. I kind of regret ordering a pre fixed cocktail because his Omakase was so on point to what he asked for and was delicious. I love rhubarb and Gin is my usual spirt of choice, so I didn't want to pass up the Hanamachi Rikki, but while I found the tart rhubarb refreshing, it fell flat when placed next to the Omakase. While I enjoyed the music choices, he did not and it was also INCREDIBLY dark/moody which isn't our preference, but makes sense for the intimate vibe they are clearly going for.

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    Terakawa Ramen

    Terakawa Ramen

    4.3
    (2.1k reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Been multiple times. Hands down our favorite ramen in the city…read more It's easier to get a seat for one or two at the bar. But if you go with a bigger group you can always sign onto the waitlist and walk around Chinatown until your table is ready. I like the spicy ramen with shredded pork. But all are really good. I usually get the takoyaki balls but their buns are good too. Service is usually pretty timely and you're in and out. Stomach full. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

    Been here twice while in Philly...first time was looking for a place to eat for dinner...and came…read moreacross this gem of place. There was luckily no line for both times we came but seated by the counter. Menus are online, so need to scan the barcode to read it on your phone. Plenty to choose from... Appetizers, main dishes and beverages. Drinks: had cold green tea and hot green tea Appetizers: fried gyoza and potato croquette which were good. Pork buns if you are hungry are filling and good. the chicken katsu don - definitely enough to share...rice with chicken and egg and sauce inside.. you can add additional spices and sauce to flavor as needed. Highly recommend the charsu don which we got the most recent tried - very flavorful with the sauce it comes with and we finished it up. Best dish I had the entire trip in Philly! Thank you!!! Friendly staff and service. Common restroom for customers. Will definitely come back we're back in town!

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    Ogawa Sushi & Kappo

    Ogawa Sushi & Kappo

    4.4
    (38 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    My first omakase experience at Ogawa was both memorable and flavorful. Located in the heart of Old…read moreCity, you're welcomed into an intimate 12-person counter with a small seating area in the front. While there isn't a formal coat check, there are designated racks where you can store clothing and belongings. The restaurant shares a space with Almanac, its upstairs cocktail bar. Despite being catered as a social atmosphere, I never felt that its presence (or playlist) disrupted my dining experience. There's service staff moving about the stairwell behind the Ogawa counter, but I felt you can still clearly hear and immerse yourself with the chefs during the meal. I visited with my partner for their Midweek Omakase Experience, which provides an abridged four set, 16-course meal perfect for a date night. This particularly stood out to me, since it's a $250-per couple offering that makes it more affordable and welcoming for veteran diners or first-time omakase enjoyers. The Food Breakdown: First Set (4.5/5) - The appetizer dishes were a great start to our meal. I thoroughly enjoyed the selections of cuts with the pickles on the second plate. The scallop was also seasoned incredibly well, and the brush of soy helped elevate each bite. Second Set (5/5) - Flavors from the chawanmushi helped warm the palette, especially with the chutoro of the bluefin tuna presented in this course. I felt that this set had the greater diversity of textures between bites, which made savoring it more worthwhile. Third Set (4/5) - Miso soup was a great start before we were served delicious otoro cuts of fish. The portion sizes were also excellent, and Chef Andy did a fantastic job describing each bite in full detail. My only note was that I felt the handroll sizes were very slightly inconsistent in their filling. Fourth Set (5/5) - All of the desserts were delicious and light, which made for an excellent closer to the meal. While traditionally omakase ends with a tamago-style dessert, we were also provided a vanilla ice cream and homemade chocolate to round out our experience. Chef Andy was welcoming, knowledgeable at every step of our meal, and demonstrated a clear passion in his preparation of each bite. It was a great and affordable experience for an omakase!

    We visited Ogawa Sushi in Philadelphia for their omakase, and it absolutely did not disappoint. I…read morebrought my boys along, and by the end of the night they said it rivaled what we had in Japan, which is about the highest compliment we can give. Chef Andy made the experience special. He was interactive, friendly, and clearly passionate about his craft. He personally introduced each of the 17 courses, explaining the ingredients, preparation, and flavors behind every piece. His attention to detail and enthusiasm added so much to the evening. Our server was also fantastic. She was warm, attentive, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the entire meal. One of my boy did not like the home made root beer and he just voiced that to me. Chef Andy call her over and they switched him to another drink, which was very nice. The combination of great service at the table and Chef Andy's guided presentation made the experience feel truly immersive. The omakase itself was phenomenal. The fish was incredibly fresh, the progression of courses was thoughtful, and every bite was memorable. It felt like a culinary journey from start to finish, with each course building perfectly on the last. Overall, this was an exceptional omakase experience and easily one of the best we've had in the States. Amazing food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

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    Must have Japanese beer and gin with omakase!

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    Morimoto

    Morimoto

    4.3
    (2.2k reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    We chose it because it's one of Chef Morimoto's restaurants, and as an Iron Chef fan, it was worth…read morechecking out. We were seated at the sushi bar, which ended up being one of the best parts of the night. We got to watch the sushi chefs prepare dishes up close and even chat with them a bit, which made the experience feel more personal and fun. I would recommend requesting this if you are a party of one or two. The restaurant itself has a very clean, sleek look, with mostly white decor. It feels modern and upscale without being cold. The space is large enough that it doesn't feel crowded, but still intimate enough for a nice dinner. Our server was fantastic and gave great recommendations for cocktails, sake, and dishes. I tried a sake flight and ended up not enjoying it, and he kindly brought me something else with no issue and didn't charge for the flight, which I really appreciated. The sushi was fresh, and every dish we had was seasoned perfectly. They have seasonal tasting menus if you are more adventurous. The dishes are beautifully plated. Overall, this was a great experience and I'd definitely recommend Morimoto for a higher-end dinner in Philly, especially if you're a fan of TV chefs or just want a memorable sushi experience.

    The food here was absolutely... acceptable. I had sushi and my husband had katsu and both were…read morecertainly in the upper 50th percentile of Japanese food we'd ever had. That being said, it was expensive for what it was. We came in a large group, some of them being particularly excited that they offered gluten free ramen. However, I don't think any of us expected to pay what we did. Philly is a city with SO many food options, so if I want good food at a cheaper price, I think I'd pass on Morimoto again. Side note. Very interesting lighting fixtures at the tables.

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    Umami Steak and Sushi Bar

    Umami Steak and Sushi Bar

    4.6
    (154 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    I came across this incredible restaurant while searching for the nearest sushi bar to the hospital…read morewhere my wife was a patient, and what a remarkable surprise it turned out to be. The first impression was not especially auspicious. The restaurant is tucked away in the basement beneath a building on Walnut Street in Philadelphia, and at first glance the menu prices gave me pause. But from the very first bite, every doubt completely disappeared. The sushi was absolutely extraordinary -- some of the best I have ever had anywhere. I ordered the 9-piece tasting menu with uni for $68, and every single piece of nigiri was exquisite. The fish practically melted in my mouth, with outstanding freshness, texture, and flavor. Each bite felt carefully crafted and perfectly balanced. The service was equally impressive. The staff was warm, cheerful, attentive, and made the entire experience feel welcoming and relaxed. I arrived toward the end of the evening, so the restaurant was pleasantly quiet, which made the meal even more enjoyable. This was truly a memorable dining experience. Every course was exceptional, and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates outstanding sushi. My only regret is that it is so far from where I live, because otherwise I would return again and again.

    I've been here multiple times. Great service. Workers are very friendly. Always give great recs,…read moreespecially sake recommendations. Their happy hour is 5-7pm and always a great deal - at the bar only. It's downstairs but doesn't feel like a basement. Ambiance is ok. But don't let that deter you. I took my wife and MIL today and we enjoyed the happy hour. I recommend you give it a try.

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    Taken while sitting at the sushi bar
    Negi Toro (plus uni) U-Temaki & Sweet Shrimp Hotate U-Temaki
    Negi Toro (plus uni) U-Temaki & Sweet Shrimp Hotate U-Temaki
    Spicy tuna, sansho salmon & hamachi butsu

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