Came in at 7:30pm on a Wednesday and were seated right away. The restaurant was busy but there were open tables. There was no mention at the time we were seated that the kitchen was having problems and it was going to be a wait. Our order was taken right away. Our water glasses were refilled a few times but no mention the kitchen was really backed up. After an hour and 45 min of being seated the waiter apologized and said the kitchen was having problems but it would be another 10 min. After waiting 2 hours we still didn't have our food so we walked out. Had it not been for the conversation and such a nice night out we would not have waited that long for our food (basic rolls, literally nothing fancy or any substitutions). I get things happen but the lack of communication and the fact we were even seated in the first place was a misstep on the restaurant. read more

Was in Philadelphia for a conference and this place was recommended by a colleague's friend. I was really excited to eat here, but it didn't really hit the mark sadly. The place is cute and small, and the service was fine albeit not as friendly as I would hope, but the food was just meh. And this may be on me for not researching enough, but I wish I knew it was BYOB because with sushi you gotta have some sake and a beer. read more

Kinme - a plate of sushi rolls on a table - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I met a couple of friends at Kinme for a quick lunch and a chance to catch up. We arrived just after opening so the place was quiet with just one other table of diners. We went with their $10 onigiri or roll lunch which included two selections and a choice of a starter - salad, miso soup, shumai, vegetable spring roll, or edamame. Service was very efficient and our starters came to the table just minutes after we ordered. Everything was so fresh. I had the spicy tuna and eel avocado rolls. My friends ordered one roll and one onigiri each. We all really enjoyed this simple but very satisfying lunch at a really good price in a very cutely designed spot. read more

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Nice experience and looking forward to going back! Food comments - I ordered the scallop roll (4.5), the shrimp, peanut and avocado roll (4) and the Aladdin (5+). The Shrimp roll and Aladdin were unique to me, and the Aladdin was outstanding. It hit every note - bright, crunchy, juicy, savory - and I highly recommend it. Other notes - They bagged the soy sauce for protection when traveling, which I appreciated. My order was ready right on time. I thought the prices were fair. Though the rolls were light on rice in my opinion, the quality made up for it. I'm mostly excited to go back, because they had enticing special roll options and lots of appetizers to try. Kinme's menu and quality food makes me excited to go back. Support this place! read more

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This was a wonderful restaurant week experience. Make sure you get at least 0.5 extra roll of sushi/person to be pleasantly full (golden rule of sushi restaurants). BYOB Must get: crispy tuna rice, Aladdin, chicken katsu, dream bomba (peanut butter gelato with caramel) Meh: Rainbow, rock shrimp, school of rock, scorpion, sashimi amuse, Missed out: omakase, pork bun This was a very reasonably priced restaurant week steal, with an app, sushi roll, rice, and dessert for $35. My biggest surprise was how tender and crispy the tuna rice and chicken katsu was. I must admit that I've not had chicken katsu for years, but Kinme's hit that sweet spot, like a terrific chicken-n-rice dish in NYC at 2am good. The hot oil with cilantro for Aladdin was also terrific and carried that extra zing that made me rethink sushi on a completely different level. Granted, I couldn't taste the yellowtail at all with all the trimmings, but it was still delicious. The staff was also very friendly and helpful even though we had two kids in our party. This is the place to go! read more

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This was my first time at Kinme, for restaurant week. I went around 5:30 so it wasn't very busy and I was seated right away. The weather was nice so I decided to sit outside. I ordered tuna crispy rice, a cowboy roll, chicken katsu, and tiramisu! It was all pretty good. Not the best sushi I've had but I would definitely come back to try some other menu options. read more

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Great food and great service. They really put a lot of effort in each role. They really just do a great job! read more

Kinme - Crispy Crispy Tuna Rice - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Kinme is a hidden treasure of a Japanese sushi restaurant. I ordered two rolls: The "Legally Blonde" roll with Hamachi, jalapeno, scallion, seared blue fin toro, chives, and passion fruit ponzu. It's a burst of freshness and tangy sweetness. The spicy salmon roll with avocado is a classic favorite that hits the spot every time. With its brunch-y and welcoming vibe, Kinme is the perfect spot for a fantastic sushi experience. read more

Kinme - Legally Blonde and Spicy Salmon - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Vibes: intimate, quiet, casual yet slightly upscale with candles Tasting notes: -Shichimi wings: four almost fall-off-the-bone-tender wingettes/flats coated with a light, salty sauce and a bit of heat -School of rock: crunchy shrimp with just enough mayo sitting on top of each piece; the salmon to mango ratio was perfect, and the ingredients tasted very fresh -Incredible hulk: a beautiful mosaic of fish in the roll with a barely noticeable sauce; cucumber is refreshing and thinly cut; struggled to pick up each piece (but that's just probably poor chopstick skills on my part) Thoughts: -These three dishes were barely filling for two people -Didn't realize it was BYOB, so will definitely be bringing a big bottle of wine next time! -Love the quality of the fish and the fact that each roll was carefully and artfully created -Interested in the lunch sets, and wish that they had similar combos available for dinner too! -Staff is very kind and attentive read more

Kinme - School of Rock ($14) - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I'm so glad to find this place. I came here twice for lunch. Both times I'm very satisfied with my food. I ordered the lunch special. I had the salad, Spicy salmon Onigiri, Yellowtail rolls and Chirasi sushi. The portion of salad that comes with the lunch special is generous with delicious ginger dressing. The Yellowtail rolls and the Chirasi sushi are fresh (unlike other Japanese joints). The best is their Onigiri rice. It's a bit expensive than regular Onigiri rice, but it's worth it. The salmon fillings are generous and flavorful! I surely will come again if I visit Philadelphia. read more

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The rolls here are super unique (they use not so typical sushi ingredients like balsamic, pear, etc). Wasn't super busy when we went in; they had nice service. I got the Annie Roll which felt like their take on a spicy tuna (really good)! read more

Kinme - Annie Roll, School of Rock Roll - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Chill, byob sushi spot when you're in the mood for something a bit more elevated -- fresh fish, unique rolls and starters. Note: pricier than your average local sushi spots. Highlights: - crispy tuna rice: "from the bar" starter, rice is crispy on outside but chewy on inside, topped with spicy tuna, comes with 4 pieces - South Pacific roll: the salmon and creamy rock shrimp with soy bean wrapper worked well together, plus ours had crab meat on top. Light, meaty, delish - Toro scallion roll: we asked them to make this, toro just melts in your mouth Less enthused: - shichumi wings: wings were skinny and sauce on side was ok, wasn't what we were expecting - chirashi: fish was fresh and good variety but rice seemed lacking and quite small in portion Def would check out if you are a local. read more

I called the restaurant while I was eating to tell them how good the rolls were.. if that doesn't say it all. Fiddler and Mamma Mia were the specialty rolls we got. The fish so fresh and very respectable size and perfectly sauced. the flavors of fiddler were awesome. The philly roll is always a favorite for me with the smoked salmon and this didn't disappoint. The cream cheese soft and salmon super tasty. I got high before eating so that probably played a part but none the less it was amazing. Atmosphere: pickup Service: great! read more

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Came here with a friend for lunch. They have some nice outdoor seating, but it was too windy so we got takeout. We got the South Pacific and Fiddler. Both look aesthetically beautiful and they taste just as good. The South Pacific topped has multiple components that blended together nicely. The crunch from the tempura helps bring the whole sushi together. Sadly, I feel like the BBQ eel was overwhelmed by all the other components and become loss in the melody of flavor, but nonetheless it was delicious. The Fiddler was just as good. It's great for those that doesn't like raw sushi. You get that nice crisp with the cooked white fish transitioning into flavorful and creamy heaven. The shishito pepper is a nice addition to bring the flavors together. All in all this was a great place for me to try and definitely will be back for more. Well worth the money. read more

Kinme - Fiddler - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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QUARANTINE REVIEW! Love love LOVE this place! We ordered as a celebration for getting into grad school. And I'm so sad I hadn't found this place earlier. It's a creative sushi place with a collection of flavors that are unusual for sushi, BUT work fabulously!!! The School of Rock Shrimp rolls were by far my favorite! In close second were the mushroom Gyoza, which my toddler devoured!!! Of the classic rolls, all were great pieces of fish but the eel was my personal favorite!!! Overall a wonder experience. I never mind spending money on good food!!! read more

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Great sushi, the creation rolls are very unique but still so tasty. Its one of my favorite "innovative" sushi restaurants in Philly. The rolls themselves are a bit small imo for what you pay, but if you like small bites of heaven this is the perfect sushi place for you! I've added some photos of the sushi rolls we got, my personal favorites were the Aladdin roll and the School of Rock, but all the creation rolls are delicious! read more

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1st visit (in-person): I dined in-person with my boyfriend for Valentine's day this year and we both enjoyed the chef's choice sashimi set. For the special occasion, the fresh quality of fish matched the portion size and pricing. I can't remember exactly, but it was about 18 pieces for ~$30-35. We sampled other apps, including the beef tataki and an uni/scallop special. The staff members were courteous, personable, and attentive. Overall, the experience was delightful and memorable. 2nd visit (delivery - see pic): We were excited to have Kinme again to commemorate another special occasion tonight, boyfriend's bday. We really went in and ordered a lot of food. The freshness and quality of the sashimi was consistent, but we were surprised by the small portion size. The chef's choice sashimi was downgraded to about 10 pcs for $23. The size of each piece of sashimi seemed smaller than we remembered as well. The brussel sprouts and beef tataki were tasty. The salmon skin salad had great flavors, but the crispy salmon skin did not hold well for delivery. We also tried the five spice pork baos, which were rich and tasty. For our budget, this will maintain a special occasion treat! read more

Kinme - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I went here on a Friday night with friends and got a table outside since it was nice weather (late summer). Our waiter was super nice and funny and helped shoo away a homeless man that was bothering us on the street. The food here is is really good. We ordered the Crispy Tuna Rice appetizer which was yummy, and an array of special rolls to share. All of the creation rolls we ordered were tasty and unique. We had the School of Rock, Rock of Aged, Incredible Hulk, Mamma Mia, and Aladdin. I like the many different options of special rolls they have here and how its not really basic things that you usually see at sushi restaurants. A huge plus is that this restaurant is BYOB with very nice wine glasses :) I will be back! read more

Kinme - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

BYOB sushi spot - accessible without reservations and reasonably priced! For starters, we had the creamy rock shrimp, which was very good (fried shrimp with a spicy mayo sauce), tastes pretty similar to that of other japanese restaurants. The mushroom gyoza was more unique in my opinion...the filling was pretty dry, but tasted pretty great with the truffle puree. We tried a few of their "creation rolls" (specialty sushi rolls), which are about 6-8 pieces each, and $13-15 each. Our favorites were the Annie (spicy tuna and asian pear) and Kinky boots (eel, avocado, pineapple, with a crunchy tuna ball on top!). All quite tasty and the fish was fresh. Overall, a great spot for sushi that won't break your wallet read more

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came here for a girls night with some BYOB wine and sushi! super cute restaurant and very attentive servers. made a reservation through opentable and was seated right away. we started with some shishito peppers, vegetable dumplings and edamame beans. shishito peppers were very plentiful and vegetable dumplings were cooked well! we got 5 rolls to split, philly roll, school of rock, incredible hulk, fiddler and another roll i don't remember BUT all of them were amazing! such beautiful presentation, great flavors and fresh fish. my personal favorite was the school of rock roll. i'll definitely come back here, loved the rolls and the fact it was BYOB! read more

Kinme - so many beautiful rolls - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place is a little pricey, but they have great sushi! I loved the wide variety of sushi options - it was overwhelming! All the sushi is named after famous Broadway shows, so it made the experience extra fun! It's BYOB, which I like. The server was very attentive and the food came out pretty quickly. I think the only thing that would hold me back from returning again soon was the price, but I know now that I will have a great food experience. I would definitely like to return. read more

Kinme - School of Rock - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A must for restaurant week! This was my first time at this place and I had a fantastic experience! I ordered the salmon sundae dish for first course which was nice and light. The second course was a sushi roll with crab, eel, pineapple and shrimp tempura! Wow, it was the best roll I ever had! The final course was Green tea ice cream with chocolate chips inside little pastries. While I wasn't a big fan of the ice cream, I loved the pastries! The workers were so friendly and the food didn't take too long to come out. I feel like this is an underrated place and definitely one to check out! read more

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Tucked away in the middle of the 1100 block of Locust is a little Japanese restaurant called Kinme. Specializing in outrageously delicious specialty rolls, this little gem shines with all of the other things on their menu as well. Try the mushroom dumplings- delectable sacks filled with delicious finely chopped mushrooms, and lightly pan fried, served with a delicate dipping sauce. Or go for their stir fry Tofu, using the softest, most delicious Japanese tofu, gently pan fried to a crisp, served with rice and vegetables. I also like their lunch bento boxes that offer soup or salad, fried gyoza, and a main dish for $13, an outrageous bargain that is hard to finish! But truly, everything here is made with love. The owner's husband is the sushi chef, so the whole family is invested in your dining experience to be exceptional. Treat yourself to an over the top phenomenal lunch or dinner, and go to Kinme asap! We have been going since they opened, about 6 years ago and have always, always loved our meal. Thanks to the attentive staff as well who are always kind and helpful to answer questions you may have. Kinme is a hidden gem and a real find! read more

Came here for restaurant week. We went in a group of 3, so obviously we shared some dishes. Appetizers: The crispy tuna rice, mushroom gyoza, carpaccio were all delicious, but nothing special. That doesn't mean I didn't love them...I did. If anything blew my mind it was the brussel sprouts. I was not expecting that depth of flavor. There was a nice sear on the sprouts. A nice mixture of veggies. It was just so shocking. The grilled avocado was definitely the most disappointing. Main: Sushi. It wasn't the best sushi I've had, but still high up there. Any sushi that stays together when you turn it over to dip the fish side in soy sauce is pretty well made. The fish was sliced beautifully and separated nicely when it pressed between my tongue and palate. (I know right?) Dessert: Fried wontons were still warm. The oozing chocolate and the crunchy texture were amazing. Then pair that with some creamy matcha ice cream. Yum! The mango sorbet was also very good and a generous size (blessing to a student). Service: One of the waiters (I believe Brian) was an absolute delight. He was adorable and funny. He showed us how to scoop some of the sorbet without the rind moving on us. He cracked jokes throughout the meal. Most of all, very attentive. (He made this place get the 5th star.) read more

Kinme - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kinme is average sushi at an expensive price. It's slim choices for sushi in the city on Monday so I ended up at Kinme for takeout. I ordered miso soup, seaweed salad, spicy tuna crunch, yellowtail scallion, shrimp tempura, Mamma Mia, and 10-piece sashimi. The simple tuna crunchy was the ok but it ends there. The Mamma Mia roll was absolutely terrible full of fake crab meat that was mushy and falling apart. Not planning on a return visit. read more

Kinme - Spicy Tuna Roll, Yellowtail Scallion, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Mamma Mia Roll, 10-piece Sashimi, Seaweed Salad - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very small restaurant with awesome sushi. We had an off night in that it was Restaurant Week on a Friday so the service was not good. Very rarely saw the servers and it took 15 minutes to get seated even with a reservation. Another 15 minutes to get orders placed. Overall, the food was amazing. The quality of fish that they use is so different compared to other spots in Philly, and many of the items on the menu are handmade. The Crispy Tuna Rice is bangin'. read more

(to the tune of "Copacabana" by Barry Manilow) They call it Kinme, a spot for sushi, With yellowtail or salmon roe, I really can't say no. You want onigiri? Maybe sashimi... Well, you really can't go wrong, so let me sing my sushi song A Mamma Mia roll, it's speaking to my soul It's tasty sushi, BYOB, Who could ask for more? Down at Kinme... a spot for sushi, You could get a bowl, or nigiri Down at Kinme... a spot for sushi, Crispy gyoza - I just can't say no, sir, Yes, it's Kinme... I am in love. I came with a gaggle of girls, an abundance of bottles, and nothing but time. We were very lucky to show up on a weeknight to a nearly empty restaurant (partially due to snow, I think, and maybe due to people not realizing how great this spot is). The fish tasted fresh, the specialty rolls were creative, and the staff was attentive. My ONLY complaint is that the bathroom was tiny, and I believe fit for only one person (which could get dodgy during a busier night). read more

Kinme - Sashimi platter - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I had been to Kinme a number of times prior to COVID and always loved their food, quaint atmosphere and service. However, I came to write this review as they have been a stand out restaurant during the pandemic. I order sushi from them nearly once per week and it is always extremely fresh, fast for delivery, and delicious. Even under extreme times, their quality has maintained its excellence. I've never had any issues with any order ever. This place is great for classic rolls or special rolls (the one with the cilantro and yellow tail is my favorite!) I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious sushi! PS I actually ate here for my first sushi after 9 months while I was staying around the corner at Pennsylvania hospital after having a baby. As a sushi lover, I looked forward to sushi dinner for months and this was my first choice! read more

we were the only customer that day after Christmas so we were a bit hesitant to go in. But the sushi and sashimi turned out to be really fresh and great. The crispy fry rice sushi is a surprise take, and sea urchin pieces are flavorful. It's a bit pricey. read more

BYOB place. The staff were extremely friendly here. Fish quality is not bad here. Atmosphere at night is dim and intimate. Definitely a solid go to place for sushi. read more

My colleague of mine invited me to dinner here at Kinme. I don't normally eat Sushi but this eatery was a complete delight, which I need after a extremely busy day. I ordered the Incredible Hulk that consisted of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, avocado, cucumber wrap, and chili ponzu. I highly recommend it! Also, we all ate Brussel Sprouts, Tuna Salad, and Sashimi/sushi platter, which was divine. To top it all off, we ordered two bottles of Suki and some tea. Simply Amazing. I HIGHLY recommend Kinme, it will turn your frown upside down! read more

Kinme - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Almost don't want to review this wonderful place because I'm selfish and want it to be available for reservations - my apologies, lol. The sushi is delightful, apps are great and service is amazing. I've gone about 5 times already - very affordable and love the BYOB option. Lovely and intimate - perfect for date night or a girls' or boys' (‍?) night out. read more

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We don't go anywhere else for sushi now. Since coming here, we've been completely won over by Kinme. We tend to get the sashimi platter. It comes comes with a nice assortment of fish, which is just so incredibly fresh and tasty. In fact, it's better than a number of the places we tried in Japan. The other food has been great too. Plus, the service is charming. Our waitress remembers our order from previous visits and also which seat we normally sit. Love Kinme read more

Kinme - Sashimi platter - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I absolutely loved my experience at Kinme! The food was so delicious and fresh! What also sets them apart is their colorful presentation and their fresh flavors. The staff was attentive, and made the experience even more special. I highly recommend checking our Kinme read more

Kinme - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Quiet, dimly lit, slightly upscale environment with blue tones. Kinme is a BYOB restaurant. I really enjoyed their creation rolls. The amount of intricate detail put into their food is visibly noticeable and makes for interesting flavor combinations. Everything was super colorful and picture perfect. My friends and I ordered their South Pacific, mamma Mia, and phantom roll. Our favorite is their South Pacific roll which has eel, pineapple, and crab amongst other ingredients. The other two were delicious as well. Service was great. Someone continually made rounds to refill water and check in on me and my friends, but not too frequently that it interrupted conversation. Would definitely recommend. read more

Kinme - Top: South Pacific roll, Middle: Mamma Mia roll, Bottom: Phantom roll - Japanese Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Kinme is a new BYOB sushi restaurant with intimate vibes in a sleek, yet small space. It's a great spot for a dinner with friends or a date. The menu is simply Japanese, focusing on the high-quality ingredients and letting them shine. I've been here twice, and both times I've had a pretty good experience. The first time there was a bit of a wait, even with our reservation, but they were new, and there was a lingering group that no one could control. For the most part, the food is ON POINT. My favorite menu item is the SPICY TUNA on CRISPY RICE. I've ordered (and devoured) it both times I was here, and it would be my first order next time I'm back. The crispy rice blocks are crisp on the outside, with a chewy interior, lending it's way to the perfectly smooth and spicy dollop of spicy tuna. A textural and flavorful explosion of decadence! Tuna lovers, the tuna carpaccio dish with the egg is also something good to order. The raw ahi is sliced thin, served in an herbed oil and a quail yolk on top. The DUMPLINGS are good, but not something I'd come back for. I had both the pork and mushroom ones and I preferred the mushroom. If you're looking to add something green, I'd recommend the charred SHISHITO PEPPERS. All of their sushi rolls are fresh, with some unique flavor combinations for those daring to be different. The WINGS are a no from me though, dawg. They lacked a crispy exterior, and had too much fat around the bones. I would definitely go back to Kinme, with my sights set on the crispy rice and their many sushi rolls, but I'd definitely stay away form the wings. Make sure to bring a bottle or two to enjoy the night! read more

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This is a brand new opening place but it's sooo good and the Sashimi is really fresh. I love this place will definitely be back. For Sashimi it's $28(9slections, 2 pieces for each) but it's also your choice to get ALL salmon if you ask. read more

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Delicious sushi. Best rolls I've had in Philly. Creative and fresh. Excellent service. Very attentive and welcoming. Can't wait to return!

I believe the chef or owner is formally of Umai Umai, and we liked Kinme even more!! Our new favorite sushi spot in Philly. Everything is delicious, had a little taste of everything--salmon watercress tiradito, gyoza (mushroom and pork), shichimi wings, spicy tuna crispy rice, hamachi plum crudo, and a variety of sashimi and maki (we were full lol). Everything was SO GOOD. The mushroom gyoza and spicy tuna crispy rice were favorites of mine (with the salmon tiradito definitely close behind...delicious). The vibe is really nice in there and the place is fairly small, without it feeling crowded. It's also BYOB so grab a bottle (or two ) of wine and try this place. You definitely won't regret it!! read more

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Charged over thirty dollars for two standard 6 piece rolls and a seaweed salad. Food was mediocre. Will not be returning.