Love everything they put in front of us Edamame was perfect Sahimi rocked Sushi was perfect Service was fast and attentive read more

Excellent date night spot! I only order the recommended dishes or the rotating specials by the chef. I'm always satisfied!

Excellent service, good food and decent prices. Also liked the ample outdoor seating tucked off the main sidewalk so it is peaceful for dining. Inside small but comfortable as well read more

We came for dinner and ordered the edamame, pork bao buns, salmon avocado roll, nolibs specialty roll, and the sushi&sashimi combo. Fish quality was very fresh/good. We were impressed with the amount of fish in each piece! Very meaty and a satisfying bite every time. There aren't too many tables inside and the space is small so the tables are pretty close together. I could probably extend my arm and tap the guy next to me if I wanted lol there is also a lot of seating outside (in a covered tent thing) but it's winter right now and no one was out there. This place is BYOB and I saw several tables arrive with wine. Definitely something I'll consider doing next time! Overall delicious sushi and cozy intimate space that is perfect for a date night read more

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We had a lovely meal here. It's a small space, but they seem to do more takeout than dine-in business. We shared edamame and seaweed salad. I really enjoyed their seaweed salad and would order again. The sushi was good, and the vegetable options were more interesting than just a cucumber roll. Prices were reasonable. It's so close to home that I'm sure I'll be back when the sushi craving hits. read more

Hikari Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Came at 6 PM on a weekday for an early dinner. We were the only people here when we arrived, but the place started to pick up by the time we left. I'm deducting a point for service. While the gentleman was very nice, I had to flag him down in order to get any service. Food: I had the chicken teriyaki dinner, which also came with a miso soup. The chicken teriyaki was delicious. My friend had the sushi combo and said the fish had a fresh taste. read more

Hikari Sushi - Chicken Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good Chirashi! A nice sampling of fish is included with the Chirashi. Each time I've had the Chirashi there are no less than 8-9 different selections on the plate. The Fatty Tuna that is included with the Chirashi is definitely the star and sooo melty. I sometimes request modifications to my order which they do honor. The seasoned rice is sometimes a hard and under seasoned for my taste but that hardly is the big story here. The Sushi and Sashimi deluxe is also quick filling. You really can't go wrong with either. Service is very efficent and personable. For a week night dinner I'm usually in and out quickly which is great. Outdoor seating is available and is lighted but not heated. One negative, Parking is darn near impossible nearby. You need to circle for a bit to find a spot. read more

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Best nigiri I've had, maybe ever! Unassuming, no pretense, family owned I think? Went on a Wednesday evening after my son's college graduation. It was perfect. Staff is so nice, excellent service... just go already. read more

Best sushi I have had in such a long time. The quality of the fish here was phenomenal. Uni from japan, King Salmon form New Zealand, and the most amazing Tuna selections presented in their tasting. The service was friendly and knowledgeable. Our server recommneded her favorite ... the crispy rice sushi special, which turned out to be a great choise. The sushi rice was crispy and had a whole nother level of flavor to an already delicious spicy tuna roll. Can't wait to return. read more

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It's obligatory that I tell you to order the crab wantons. They are handmade and, I shit you not, the BEST crab wontons I've had in my life. Do you know how many sub-par wontons I had to eat before finding these? Far too many. If I lived in Philly, I'd have them twice a month until I died and then serve them at my funeral. Atmosphere was cozy, warm and inviting. The waitstaff were friendly and made sure we were topped up on tea while waiting for food to arrive. Each part of our meal was delivered in a timely manner and we stuffed ourselves on sashimi, sushi rolls and c r a b w o n t o n s. Seriously, order them. Savor them. You'll thank me later. read more

Hikari Sushi - Crab Wonton, of course. Ate three before realizing I needed to share their glory. - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place was perfect for a date night with my partner! Not crowded at all (we went at 7 on Saturday night) and not too loud. Everything we got was truly amazing- we especially loved the crispy rice tuna roll- truly 10/10. Most places will give you 2-4 pieces of spicy tuna on crispy rice, but this was whole role for the same amount. The other rolls were also delicious. Service was fine. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Hikari Sushi - Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great service! Sushi excellent! Specials are always good. Miso soup my son and grandsons favorite. read more

Food was pretty good! Very fresh sushi. The service was quick and the servers were very nice! It's not the best sushi Philly has to offer, but not bad if you're in the area! read more

Hikari Sushi - Spicy Scallop Roll - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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super friendly little gem of a sushi spot. great spot that flies a little under the radar

I was craving some sushi in NoLibs and this was on the top of the list. I walked in on a Sunday evening with my partner and were seated promptly. Food:5/5 I really enjoyed all the dishes I ordered. The Bluefin Tuna Tester was amazing and very fresh. I was happily surprised by the amount of pieces. I ordered the Sushi & Sashimi combo which was great but, I need a side bowl of sushi rice to satisfy myself. I will get the Chirashi next time. My partner enjoyed their Sushi Combo but, my lactose intolerant limited my availability to have dessert here. Service + Ambiance: 4/5 The service was okay. We seated given menus and needed some time to review but, wanted to start with the bluefin sampler. After that order, our server didn't come back so, we had to stop the male owner to place the rest of the order. Instead of water in a cup, we were given Kirkland water bottles for drinking. Not a great view on a date. But, our food came promptly and we were happy. All in all, I would definitely go back. The owners are clearly knowledgeable of their craft and the service was good. However, the water bottle were alittle tacky and killed the mood. read more

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This place is delicious! I got several rolls for takeout and they were all tasty and fresh. I've been looking for a new sushi spot that could be my go-to and this just may be it. read more

I came here with a friend for a late night bite & we were not disappointed. It was a nice night, so we opted for outdoor dining. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We had the seaweed salad & rock shrimp tempura as starters. Both tasted very good. Then we had a dragon roll, spicy tina toll and a shrimp tempura roll. I wasn't a huge fan of the cream cheese on top of the roll, but that's just me. It still was delicious. The outdoor seating area has a canopy so you feel a little shielded, which made it kinda cozy. I wish I would have remembered to take more pictures. I would definitely return. read more

Hikari Sushi - Seaweed salad & Rock Shrimp Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food is fresh and it's BYOB which is always great! I've only done outside dinning and can't remember the inside to well, but it was rather no frills from what I recall. read more

Hikari Sushi - Sushi Combo - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I loved this menu! Service was phenomenal. The seating was slightly cramped but I was comfortable. Definitely a hidden gem, we'll be back! read more

Hikari Sushi - Fishtown Roll, Spicy Scallop Roll - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place offers authentic Japanese food. The staff and chief are very respectful, and they accommodated our food allergies. read more

Hikari Sushi - Bulgogi and Fishtown specialty sushis - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Honestly, I hardly give out fives but this place deserves it. I went here for dinner with my friend who was visiting from California. Both he and I are from pretty big cities with extensive omakase/high quality sushi experiences. Since it was kind of a special occasion, my friend and I splurged and got the blue fin tuna sampler (8 pieces of bluefin tuna for 44 dollars). Although it was a bit expensive compared to the other things on their menu, it was definitely worth it and the tuna was omakase quality. We also got two of their hand rolls, Alaska and spicy scallop which were also yummy. We also got the fishtown roll which had shrimp tempura in it that was also good. One thing I will say is that the rice was a little bit on the drier side which was a little disappointing, but everything else about this place is so great that it still deserves five stars! The place is family owned and the chef/owner even came up to us and asked us how our food was and he proceeded to go to every table and ask how everyone's food was. The service was really great, the food was great, and the prices were reasonable as well. Also this place is BYOB (there's also a fine wine and goods like a five minute walk from the restaurant if you want to pick up booze) which is definitely an added plus! read more

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Absolutely AMAZING! From beginning to end Hikari was flawless. The staff, the sushi, and the efficiency. We made an early dinner reservation, picked up some sake and headed for Hikari. When we arrived our table was already set, they brought us out some water, along with Sake cups which was a nice touch. Started with some apps: edamame, sea weed salad and a round of spicy yellowtail hand rolls. All delicious and made fresh. Everything came out very fast and with a beautiful presentation. One memorable aspect of any sushi experience is how beautiful it looks. Our eyes lit up as they placed roll after roll on the table in front of us. Some of my favorites were: Spicy Yellowtail Handroll NoLib specialty roll (must try!!) Dragon Roll Hikari Make sure you finish off with some desert, the Mochi ice cream was the perfect touch of sweet we needed. Little by little we ordered more sushi, and I think we did a total of 16 rolls for the three of us. The staff was impressed with us but we were more impressed with them. Not only were they quick, but they were all so friendly. In my opinion they understand the meaning of customer service and what it takes. There is a difference between a server and a GREAT server. They nailed it! Thank you Hakari and I will be seeing you again soon! read more

Hikari Sushi - Sushi Rolls - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I've been craving sushi so got takeout from my fave local sushi spot Hikari! We got 2 miso soups, salmon roll, spicy scallop, yellowtail crunch and the riverside roll. WOW! Everything was perfect and delicious. Packaged very well and the sushi rolls were still rolled beautifully. The riverside was my favorite! Can't wait to get takeout here again. read more

Hikari Sushi - Delicious and pretty - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Yes, the hype is real and exceeded my expectations! I'm a sushi snob (worked as a sushi waitress for years, have eaten sushi for longer) and I think I've found my go-to sushi spot in Fishtown! I stopped by with my boyfriend for dinner tonight and we were starving. It wasn't too crowded for a Sunday dinner and we were seated right away. The staff are all masked, gloved, and even gave bottled water for all customers. A+ for COVID safety! There were so many delicious rolls we wanted to try but decided to order the Fishtown roll, NoLib roll, spicy scallop roll, dragon roll, yellowtail nigiri and salmon nigiri. My favorite was the Fishtown and spicy scallop, and my boyfriend's favorite were the NoLib and dragon. The fish is very fresh and had a great rice:fish ratio (with a smidge of wasabi under the fish - they know what's up). They did not skimp out on any of the fishes in the rolls and had the perfect amount of rice. Really, there's not much else I can say but WOW! The kind chef came to our table to ask how everything went and service was amazing overall. If you are around the area, definitely check out this place because you will not be disappointed. read more

Hikari Sushi - Fishtown Roll (left), dragon roll (middle left), NoLib roll (middle right), spicy scallop roll (right) - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Came here for dinner. Tried the simi speciality roll, the tuna taster and rock shrimp app. Everything was tasty. The tuna tasted amazing, rice could have been a tad better but it's ok. The rock shrimp was a big portion, slightly on sweet side. The roll was delicious as well. Place is BYOB which great. Would definitely come back. read more

Hikari Sushi - Tuna taster - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Always a great experience. Food, staff....everything Been here many times and never had a bad experience, read more

Overall sushi was pretty good, was pleasantly surprised, cute date spot , will return. read more

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Overall, we had a good experience at Hikari. I wouldn't say it's a super-memorable sushi restaurant, but it's certainly a good one, with very friendly service and fresh fish. We went with some friends, so we were able to try quite a few things. Their appetizers were decent. Miso soup was your standard miso soup. The crab wontons were good. The lobster rangoons were pretty, but didn't quite justify the price when you tasted them. If you're feeling a fried wonton/rangoon dish, just go with the crab. They're very different dishes at Hikari, but the you can get your fix for about half of the cost if you go with the crab prep. As for the sushi, it's all quite good. I chose the sushi & sashimi platter, which was a chef's selection dish. It was delicious, but honestly, I usually expect something a little more unique when I get a chef's selection. The sea bass was good, but everything else was pretty standard. Granted, what I got was aligned with the cost, so I can't really complain, but it just didn't have any surprises or cuts that surprised me. It was fresh and tasty, but I honestly envied my friend who ordered the tuna selection, with tuna, chu-toro, and o-toro. It looked wonderful and he was raving about how fresh it was. If I went back, I'd just go with that dish if it was on the menu, or go a la carte from the sushi/sashimi menu. No real complaints, though. I simply wish the chef's selection would've had more of a unique stamp on it. Our table shared numerous rolls. I can only remember the naruto, shrimp tempura, and the "polar bear" roll, but they were all good. I'm not a huge fan of the fancy rolls, but the ones I tried were on par with what you'd expect from a lot of quality sushi bars. If that's your thing, you'll be happy ordering from the specialty roll menu. Ultimately, what really wins me over at Hikari is the service. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and they really seem to care about your meal. A staff like that makes a place really easy to support, and with no real disappointments, we'll definitely go back. I'll just skip the apps and choose my own "chef's selection" from their sushi/sashimi menu. read more

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By far one of the best sushi places in Philly. The fish is so fresh and the staff are amazing. They go above and beyond and are so sweet. They always have very interesting and delicious specials. The Hokkaido Uni and Chuu-Toro were to die for. I have a gluten allergy and they are very accommodating. We are very lucky to have a sushi place like this in the area. This is high quality stuff at a reasonable price. read more

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A definite tucked away gem! They accommodated a large group of 10 for a Sunday night surprise dinner. You get water bottles upon sitting and it's BYOB. The sushi menu is just big enough to provide variety without being overwhelming and for the quality of sushi, the prices are outstanding. I had the Baltimore Roll and it was hands down one of the better rolls I've had. Great spot for an intimate date night or girl's night out! read more

They have very exotic sushi rolls. Known as the best in Northern Liberties. Would give their specials a shot again. read more

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10/10 experience. My favorite was the lava roll (made with freshwater eel and scallop), but all rolls were so fresh and delicious! My seaweed salad portion was huge and even the wasabi tasted super authentic. I'll definitely be back here! read more

Hikari Sushi - 2 Spicy Scallop Roll, Lava Roll, Sprunchy Roll - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ordered delivery, was quick and easy. Reasonable price and the sushi was fresh and tasty.

Amazing Japanese food - fish was as fresh as could be, creative dishes, beautiful presentation, welcoming staff, top-tier experience. Chef/owner Matthew is extremely nice, knowledgeable of his craft and accommodating; he's willing to curate unique dishes for his guests, treated us like family. read more

They are pretty much family at this point. We love Mr. Sim and Mrs. Sim. They are so hospitable and sweet and their sushi is the freshest around. We used to love dining in and BYO pre-kid, but now we mostly do take out. I miss sitting outside under the lights with the neighboring restaurants. It feels like Europe until you walk over to 2nd street read more

Had a fun time coming for dinner! Since it's BYOB, we saved some cash and just grabbed a roll each and split the blueberry sauce rangoons, which was enough to keep my full for the night! My roll wasn't listed to be made with cucumber slices instead of seaweed, so that was interesting, but I didn't mind and it let them put a lot of fish inside without the roll collapsing! The other rolls were huge and piled high with toppings, and everyone was pretty content with our quick dinner! Small place with only one bathroom, so not great for huge groups or anything, but alright for small things and to get your sushi fix! read more

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Excellent sushi!!! Fresh and well prepared. A tad pricey but for sushi worth the extra cost. Specialty rolls are real good. Definite recommend and I'll be back read more

Hikari Sushi - Everything I ordered. Pork buns were bangin. Pork Gyoza also great. All very fresh. - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Love this place. Fav place to come for a causal night in the neighborhood. Service is always excellent and attentive. We love the crab rangoons and the rock shrimp for an appetizer. Rolls you can't really go wrong - fish is always great IMO. And for a good decent price. BYOB and recommend to make reservations as sometimes they get busy read more

Good sushi - fresh, consistent, timely on delivery. Not the most exciting or innovative arrangements or options, however, and service is brusque when dining in. Prices feel a tad high too. read more

My husband and I were just in the mood for sushi and this was one of the few places that was open on a Saturday afternoon around 3pm (others seemed to open at 5). Even though we came for sushi, the bulgogi looked really good, I couldnt resist and had to try it...and I wasn't disappointed. The meat was well seasoned and marinated, very juicy. A decent portion size and price. My husband tried some of the rolls including the Philly roll, crunch spicy tuna and sweet potato (I honestly wasn't adventurous enough to try a sweet potato roll) and he was impressed...also he's a pretty big, muscular guy and he was able to get a good meal out of those. Staff was attentive and prompt about everything, refilling water etc. and one of the chefs came out to ask my opinion on the bulgogi (he put me on that spot, hahaha). Also, it's BYOB...I would definitely come back, and actually have some of the rolls, and bring some sake or something next time. read more

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