I used to love coming here cause service was great but now I feel the service Quality has went down a lot

My hubby and I wanted a fun evening out of the house. We had Bubblefish once from UberEats and decided we wanted to try the place in-person. Positives: Service. Our server had a lovely personality and recommended dishes for us. Food: Very unique twist on a traditional sushi roll. Negatives: Slow. We ordered three rolls and it took 30 minutes to get them. The restaurant wasn't that crowded so am assuming they are doing an amazing take-out business Cold. We were seated closer to the door. As people came and went, the temperature became much colder. Tea. I am a temperature snob on my hot beverages. The way they served the tea, it was over a candle so it remained consistently scalding. There was no way to drink the tea unless you let it sit for 3-4 minutes. Some may love this, but it is not my cup of tea:-) With all the other restaurants in Chinatown, we will be visiting others! read more

The mango bubble tea is a must!! And all the sushi I've had there is beautiful and tasty. The inside of the restaurant is really nice too.

The sushi was decent, however, the severs are not nice. They tries to recommend something expensive, we got it, however, it is not worth it at all. read more

They've absolutely improved in the last year. They have an official website now! The fish was super fresh, the chirashi bowl was delicious and well worth it (12-13 pieces of sashimi), tuna princess roll was delicious and well done! I do agree with most people that their teas are sweeter than expected so I went with 50% sugar and it was perfect for me (side note: I don't like sweets too much, so it may depend on how much sugar you like). Definitely our new place close by for sushi! read more

This place was definitely one that was very hyped up. I came in with high expectations but the food was mediocre. I ordered two appetizers (the Taiwanese chicken and calamari) which both lacked flavor and the sushi was average. The staff was very friendly but the service was extremely slow. read more

I don't normally write reviews, but I couldn't ignore this one. I ordered the green tea lychee froth and it was really gross. The froth was clumpy, not smooth or creamy at all. My friend ordered the famous Very Mango and they were really stingy with the fresh cut mango toppings. Lastly, we ordered the cold grass jelly and the grass jelly was not smooth either, very clumpy. Went in with high hopes but came out not satisfied! Won't be a returning customer. Only reason why I give two stars instead of one is because at least the servers were friendly. read more

My family came here last week because it was a new restaurant and we wanted to try it out. The first thing we noticed upon walking in was it was not a family styled restaurant. The tables were small and round, barely fit the 5 of us. We ordered a couple appetizers and drinks but was disappointed with most of them. The milk teas we ordered were bitter as if they didn't add any sugar in them, we tried to order a ice like drink but the waiter said they were out of ice (ok??). The food was average, nothing special. The beef noodle was good compared to everything else. Our waiter kept rushing us and beside from that, wasn't really attentive. That being said, the restaurant does have a nice vibe and interior but the food was just ok. Also, it was cash only. read more

By far one of my favorite sushi places in the city. I always get the bubble fish roll and the rainbow roll. Their prices are very decent for the amount of food that you get. Their very mango milkshake is also really good read more

A relatively new player in the China town eatery scene. This place is very chill and civilized compared to the competitions. I have never had a bad meal here once. Their bubble tea comes hot and cold. I recommend foam tea if you're looking for something different, it adds a layer of saltiness to your drink, like eating caramel sea salt ice cream, very interesting. As far as food goes, you should try all their dishes. While most of the food here is available elsewhere, Bubble fish serve them with a style. I can't pin point wether it's their presentation or just an added ingredient but their food feels young and hip. The sushi are also recommended. I don't usually do sushi at a tea and dessert place but this place won me over. The servers are sweet and friendly, making you feel very comfortable here. Come with a friend or family, you will enjoy your time regardless. If there is any complaints, it would be sometimes the food takes a bit to come out, even on a slow day. Don't let this deter you from checking the restaurant out though, you will regret it! read more

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I got the bubblefish milk green tea. It was very milky and tasted almost perfume-y but nevertheless delicious read more

Bubblefish - Bubblefish Milk Green Tea - Taiwanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What a delightful surprise! This unassuming place gave us the best sushi we've had in Philly. (And we are very picky about sushi.) We ordered the platter for $40 and shocked to find that it was plenty of food for two people. Beautifully and tastefully presented. The sashimi was delicate, fresh, and really showed off each fish to the greatest effect. Next was a set of nigiri on properly prepared sushi rice. (That's hard to get in Philly--most places make it mushy or lumpy.) The platter ended with a "fun" roll, which was delicious in an indulgent way. At this point, we felt more comfortable drinking our tankards of delicious bubble tea! (I got the fermented rice variety, which was a great change from the usual. Like milk tea with a mild soju flavor.) Overall: Great value for money, cute surroundings, attentive service, and Japanese food that both impresses and satisfies! read more

Great sushi, and as a vegetarian I was particularly excited by the options. They actually had a veggie signature roll (yay!). I got the sea salt froth tea to drink, and it was very unique! I'd skip the edamame though, it was nothing too special. Service was good, but I didn't like that we were seated in the back area next to the kitchen door when there were still plenty of seats available in the main area. read more

We had takeout delivered by ubereats tonight. Delivery took about an hour no problem ordered well in advance. Ordered 8 different rolls from regular to specials. Sushi was fresh and very good. The only negative thing was the sauces were in little containers so we were not sure what went with what. Next time I will ask them to just poor the sauces over the sushi. And we will be ordering again. read more

This is probably my favorite sushi spot in Philly!! The service is fast and the server we had was very friendly. The miso soup here tastes very homemade, fresh and not to mention it's a pretty large portion for only $2! The sushi is also great. My boyfriend and I got the mango shrimp, yellowtail jalapeño, yellowtail scallion, TGI, salon roll, salmon avo, and tuna avo. So fresh and delicious. They also have bubble tea here which is convenient. The prices are decent for the quality that you get. Bubblefish is now my go-to sushi spot read more

I came here first during Sushi Smackdown (which was such a fun event--why can't I review that?) I liked it so much that I came back to this establishment once more--and that won't be my last time. I enjoy their creative sushi rolls (The Marilyn Monroll and the Bubblefish roll are favorites). They have a great tea selection which I really enjoy. read more

I have been here twice both times the food was good and the price was right 4 rolls 2 appetizers 2 specialty drinks 50 bucks take a girl. Get the yams. read more

Love their bubble honey milk green tea. Wish the owner would have taken credit card without a minimum tho. Now I have to go to mrwish or chattime when i dont carry cash. read more

I love bubblefish so much! They have many options whether it is sushi, bubble tea, and other combo options. The place also has a really good vibe and aesthetic which I love in a restaurant. I recommend this place if you are wandering through Chinatown and need to decide on a place to eat. read more

We were so excited when "A" brought this little diamond in the [extreme] rough to our attention. Our mouths watered all day at pictures of Instagram-Worthy drinks and beautifully plated sushi. Alas, we couldn't control ourselves and set out to Bubblefish. Unfortunately, it was not quite the experience that we anticipated. Bubble fish is either understaffed, under-experienced, or some combo of the two which left service to suffer. Judging by other reviews, we can assume that the service is much better when they're less busy. Chinatown is becoming an increasingly popular area for weekend nightlife, so if they wish to compete with the Dim Sum Garden's and Banana Leaf's of the world, they're going to have to get it together when things get a little busy. Lucky for them, their drinks, sushi, and young, hip atmosphere give Bubblefish a fighting chance. **note: CASH ONLY** Overall Ratings (1-5) Service 1 Ambiance 3 Specialty Rolls 5 Drinks 4 Onigiri 3 Taiwanese Salted Chicken 1 Experience 3 CONs 1) We didn't get water until at least 30 minutes after being seated despite multiple attempts. A manager (such a sweetheart) hinted to a shortage of glasses so at least it wasn't a result of poor customer service. 2) Our 'Taiwanese Salted Chicken' was a tad suspect... It seemed a bit dark. We weren't sure if it was supposed to be dark or the result of old oil. However, more alarming than the color was the texture of the chicken. The internal temperature was about 10 lucky seconds past salmonella paranoia-- a bit gamey to say the least. It reminded us of $5 General Tsos from the local Panda Express, minus the Tso Sauce. 3) The staff seemed a bit disorganized and may want to consider investing in an electronic reservation system so that each server knows exactly what tables are theirs to focus on. Openable is absurdly expensive but management should totally check out SeatMe by Yelp! 4) Our server (at least we think she was our server ... it wasn't very clear) came to our table TWICE within our brutally long, 2.5 hour dine-- once to take our orders and once to collect her tips. "J" was certainly not her biggest fan; although, to giver her the benefit of the doubt, she didn't seem all that experienced. Either that or she just sucked? 5) They don't have enough seating for groups of 5 or more, so things were a bit cramped. Our 5 person party was placed at a table that was definitely made for 3-- 4 if you're lucky. PROs 1) The sushi was pretty darn good-- our favorite being the Bubblefish Roll. The price and the portions were perfect for 5 greedy, broke college students. There wasn't too much rice, and they really loaded on the fresh fish! 2) The drinks were sooo yummy!! They measure up to the pictures in every way. 3) Our subpar service was not overlooked by one employee in particular. We think she may have been a manager or the owner. She gave us a sincerely warm apology without us having to bring anything to the staff's attention. read more

Phenomenal sushi!! We placed a to-go order through uber eats, service was a totally reasonable wait, driver was nice. I ordered the Bubblefish roll (12/10 the charred quality of the spicy salmon on top is CLUTCH, I ordered with a side of eel sauce which was a good move) and my bf got the TGI Fresh roll with a side of spicy mayo (10/10 he adores yellowtail so this roll blew him away- I enjoyed the piece I tried very much too). We each got seaweed salad which we both raved about (we love this app in general but we're both picky about it being FRESH- this did not disappoint). I also got the shrimp tempura app, which for only $6.99 was loaded down with not only amazing shrimp but a large assortment of veggies like broccoli eggplant sweet potato mushroom and green beans. Finally the boba was some of the best I've ever had!! The Dark Alliance is a very strong plum flavor, I added milk from my fridge since this was a to-go order and it was fantastic. The lychee jelly really sent it over the edge. My boyfriend ordered the mango one and I tried it and WOW. Absolutely unbeatable. Overall this experience was awesome! We will be back!!! read more

Some of the freshest sashimi I've had. Large cuts at very reasonable prices. Also had the TGI roll which was great. We'll be back!

Favorite sushi place in the city. Outstanding rolls. Very creative. Haven't tried any of the tea yet though.

The sushi is amazing. The sashimi literally melts in your mouth. Every piece of fish I had was perfect. I made myself sit after each bite because even the aftertaste is Just. That. Good. And the bubble tea was the best I've ever had, very light and the tapioca pearls were obviously fresh. They weren't soggy at all and were just the right amount of bubbles. Loved this place! Kind of expensive, but worth it for a great experience! Oh, and service was great too, very friendly. read more

Salmon rolls and spicy tuna, to die for! The place has a great vibe. Try the noodle soup too, yum! Volcano chicken isn't on par with the rest of this delicious meal though. Spicy garlic edamame is a must! They play a lot of Zaryan here, so come ready to boogie! read more

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The absolute most consistent sushi and all of Philadelphia. Fresh, relatively "high end" though it's still essentially "sushi mill"(generic) made well. They also have an incredible selection of teas of all types including Boba. The price is also excellent for the quality you get. As far as Philadelphia you might have to go to Morimoto to actually get better, but then again that's a whole other class. If you want great sushi go to bubble fish you'll leave happy, if you're not happy during your meal they really want to fix it. What could be better? read more

Very low quality sushi. Somehow everything tasted plastic despite trying many different fish, sushi, and rolls. Shame since service and ambience was great. read more

It was ok, but for the price it was pretty good. The waiter barely payed attention to us and we waited forever to ask us about our order. It's a very cozy place perfect for a date or just if you want to be somewhere intimate. I had the shrimp tempura just because it was my first time and it was satisfying but I've had better at other places. Their location is great and I can't wait to try other things in their menu. read more

Their Bubble Tea is amazing! Highly recommend. Perfect setting for a family lunch or dinner.

It's my favorite sushi restaurant because it's pretty cheap but also really delicious. I recommended to people if you're not sure where to go. read more

This place has quickly become my favorite sushi spot in philly. The sushi is always very good and the price is great. The sea salt froth teas are AMAZING. Try this place out! read more

NO WINE OR BEER. it's byob, was good food. My family loved it (13/16 year old girls) They had salmon roll and The Taiwanese minutes pork and noodles were delish. read more

Great experience at bubble fish! I love the sushi here, especially the bubble tea~~~there are various kinds of bubble teas, be sure to try it! read more

It is a great cozy place. It is my new go to restaurant when I want bubble tea or sushi-like food. I love the POKE!!!!! I did not know this existed until I went to this place. It is a perfect combination of ingredients for the sushi lovers. I ordered mine half salmon and half time for only 12 bucks !!!! I ordered the sushi hamburger which was amazing too. My favorite bubble tea is the very mango .... amazing read more

If you've ever been to Taiwan, you know it's all about the small eats (xiao chi 小吃). Bubblefish serves up fresh sushi, onigiri, and Taiwanese specialties like bubble tea, shaved ice, sea salt foam tea, yogurt drinks, and salt-baked chicken bites. As mentioned by the previous reviewer, the decor is sleek and modern. The space is airy and clean. The servers are friendly and quick. Bubblefish is must-try for foodies who haven't had a chance to try these reasonably priced and well-prepared Taiwanese specialties. read more

The service was a bit slow. I had to wait a while to be seated and then again to order. The food was exceptional. It was worth the wait and the walk over. read more

The atmosphere of this place is awesome, it's very nice. I ordered some sushi rolls which were good, pleasing. I also order a taro milkshake with boba.... wow I must say it's got to be one of the best boba shakes I've had. To fulfill my sushi and boba craving this place would be it. read more

Came to bubble fish with a friend to check out the hype. We started with very mango which is huge and fruity. It's made with real mango chunks and no ice to prevent the drinks from diluting down. Started the appetizers with ama ebi. The jumbo sweet shrimp is very fresh and juicy. I also tried their abalone appetizer which has an unbelievable texture paired well with the homemade Yuzu sauce. Being a long time sushi lover, it definitely live up to the hype. Hands down best sushi in Chinatown and great drinks. read more

I came here for dinner on a Sunday. Group of three, ordered 4 special rolls total. The food was great! Fresh, well executed, delicious! The service was absolutely terrible. Waited for about 1 hour for these rolls. Had to check in on order twice. On the second check they must have realized the lost the order because as i explained unreasonable delay then the agreed to some free edename as we waited. We were very hungry. Overall very dissapointed with the experience and the fact that i literally had to fight to get the order done and get some food on the table. Too much work for otherwise good sushi. I have had exceptional sushi. This was not exceptional. read more

Stopped here for lunch after an event at the convention center. They have 50+ kinds of tea and milk tea. I got the oolong milk tea at the recommendation of the waitress; that was delicious. We also had sweet potato sushi-A+, garlic edemame-A+, and teriyaki chicken bubblefish box also A+. Would definitely recommend for any occasion. Very nice decor as well. read more