We came here as a surprise for my fiancé's birthday, and the entire experience was phenomenal! It…read morewas hands down the best birthday dinner we've ever had. We had so much fun, and every course was incredible and truly memorable. A special shoutout to Jo and Mario for being such amazing hosts and making the evening unforgettable! The restaurant is also BYOB, and there's a wine store just a block away, so you can easily stop there before your reservation. Definitely arrive on time! I would not recommend missing a single course! We absolutely love this place and cannot recommend it enough. If you're thinking about trying omakase, this is your spot. We can't wait to come back! Cheers!

Clean, intimate, fresh, very good value omakase…read more I did leave a little hungry but that may just be the nature of small plates

Great spot for a variety of Japanese cuisine even if you're not sushi focused. The decor was very…read morenice and not too noisy. Service was on point and we felt adequately attended to. Started with cocktails and sake. Great and reasonably priced. Tried the grilled octopus - wasabi with seaweed app. Really good. And the charcoal skewers - the pork collar and the ribs. Both were good but I recommend the pork collar. We got both the maki roll combo and the nigiri combo. Really good assortment. All were good meat and not too much added rice. Ended with the passion fruit - mango cake dessert. Not too sweet or tart. Good combo. Great way to end the dinner. I recommend. Will dine here again.

We didn't opt for the Omakase at Kisshou house, but I am happy to report that the a la carte way of…read moreeating here was delicious as well! We hung out at the bar with Sam, who was a very sweet bartender and person to represent the restaurant. He helped my partner treat herself to a safe flight while making me a passionfruit mocktail that fit my taste palette perfectly. On our tasting menu, we tried the mushrooms, roaster cauliflower, lamb chops, eel roll and nigiri, both types of toro, as well as a few other bites. Everything was delicious. It's great to find another spot to try some asian cuisine in the city where you can walk in and know that the staff is a warm bunch to hang out with.

I ventured for one final time and I was just as happy and satisfied with this meal as I was the…read morefirst time I went. The ambience was beautiful, intimate and great for our sushi counter seating. The service was impeccable and helpful but not intrusive. We loved having this establishment as a part of the originally Philly Omakase scene for the past 7 years and sad to see it go. Hopefully, they'll transform into the next beautiful local in Japan.

What an amazing experience. One of the finer dining experiences I've ever had. I had the omakase w/…read moresake option. There were 19 courses + 7 sakes, and I loved everything. I even really liked the jelly fish, which had a very interesting texture and not something I think I would ordinarily enjoy, but it was terrific. The sort of hard, chewy texture was very satisfying. The star of the show was actually in the second course. I was served an egg yolk that hit like no other. I could eat an entire meal of that. The sushi portion of the evening was incredible. The chef rolling the sushi was in the zone. It was really funny to see all the other staff get out of his way and let him work. One thing I particularly loved about Hiroki was the seating. The chairs were wide and you were given ample space to move and feel comfortable. They don't pack you in like other places might feel compelled to do. Loved the Japanese toilets in the bathrooms lol. The bathrooms were very dark, however. I understand they're setting the ambiance, but it was difficult to see anything. Also, at this price point, I'm not entirely sure this experience is worth it. It was certainly a great dining experience, and I have no complaints about the food, the service, or frankly anything - but it is far too expensive. Would I do this again? Absolutely not. Not at the price point. Am I glad I did it? I am 100% glad I did it.

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.

What a fantastic and memorable dinner! We came as a group for omakase and loved it - the Toro,…read moreunagi eel, salmon tomato, scallops uni, and toromaki were all particularly memorable for me. I loved the dessert - ice cream in a light and extra crispy wafer made to look like a flower! I also had a fruit sake flight - the peach and mango were fine but I was surprised the lychee one tasted like medicine. I was full, but not uncomfortably so. Service was attentive and we had a great time!

Another 5-star visit! The Sunshine Pineapple cocktail (whiskey, pineapple, lemon, with that perfect…read morefoamy top) was insanely good. For food, the Caramel Salmon Mango roll is an absolute must-try. Sitting at the sushi bar is definitely the way to go--the chef hands the rolls right over the counter as soon as they're made. Super fresh, amazing service, and four visits in, it's still one of our favorite spots. Probably Tip: the whole menu (with a few exceptions) are 20% off on Sundays - including cocktails!

I am absolutely shocked that this restaurant does not have a Michelin star because it surpasses the…read moreexperience and food quality of half of the michelin level restaurants I have been to. Every time I come here I am truly blown away by the entire experience, from the friendly hostesses, to the exceptional service, and of course some of the best food I have ever eaten. Onto the food! You simply cannot go wrong, and I think I'm not a huge salmon person but the Sake Tom Kha changed that for me as it's one of my go to orders. The salmon is so buttery and mild and it pairs perfectly with the other components on the dish. My favorite fish is yellowtail, and the Hama Chili does not miss a beat between the buttery yummy fish and the combination of the oranges really does make this dish super unique. Some nigiris I want to highlight include the scallop nigiri (the yuzu kosho enhances the fish in a way that changed my life), the kinoko nigiri (changed my whole perspective on mushrooms), the madai (the lemon zest is just perfect), and the akami. I also love the Kinoko Nabe for hot tastings as they somehow create the perfect crisp for the rice and the egg yolk makes the dish so creamy. It is a flavor and texture combination for the books. Even the vegetable options are outstanding, including the snap peas, the cabbage, and the pumpkin tempura so for vegetarians there are a lot of delicious options that are at the same level as some of the sushi and meat options. I learned that I liked a lot of vegetables through this menu. I highly recommend their happy hour omakase as the menu usually features some of their most popular items. The menu does rotate so you can come back and try new courses with the experience. I usually love doing that plus some a la carte options and that makes for a pretty filling meal. I have also done the takeout box and the quality is preserved (nothing was even remotely fishy, I was shocked) so it makes for a fun at home dining experience. I truly think this restaurant is worth every penny though as the quality, service, and unique flair on the dishes are all unmatched.

I came here for happy hour and unfortunately had two uncomfortable interactions with staff…read more One staff member stood directly in front of me and stared angrily at me for an extended period. I was uncomfortable enough to call the manager because I was concerned about the behavior. The manager removed the employee from my service thankfully. I also had an issue ordering recently from the happy hour menu. Although the staff member took my order, I had to convince them that what I ordered was actually for me because my other guest had not arrived yet. I was told I couldn't order for the table until everyone was physically present. I've never encountered this type of happy hour restriction before, and if it's a policy, I think it should be clearly stated on the menu rather than enforced at the table. I sometimes come here alone because it's in my neighborhood and I like one of the drinks. The food is 2/5 in my opinion, and I generally only order small bites with my drinks because the flavors have been inconsistent. More importantly, these interactions left me feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome, particularly as a person of color. I can't speak to the staff's intentions, but I do think management should look at how policies are communicated and enforced and whether staff training needs to be addressed. I didn't enjoy being alone with the staff here and left feeling unwelcome rather than valued as a customer.

Very small and cute restaurant. We got playfully chided by the owner for not making a reservation,…read morebut not to worry, the perfect table had just freed up for the two of us. We hadn't been planning to eat there (and so we were unprepared for the BYOB), but the owner took good care of us. I ended up getting the sampler of premium nigiri and it was the tenderest, most flavorful fish I had had in a long time. I savored each piece. In particular, 3 of the pieces were fish in the same family, so it was a delight to eat them in sequence and note the differences in flavor and texture. The 10 pieces were all exquisite, and while the accompanying crunchy scallop roll didn't meet that same exceptional level, it was a necessary addition to turn the order into a full meal. My husband got a special roll, the samurai roll, which prominently featured pepper tuna. I don't know if I had the chance to ask him whether he liked it before he finished it all. But second, he got the South Pacific Roll, which was a very well balanced mix of eel, snow crab and pineapple. Eel usually gets paired with creamy avocado, but here the sweetness and acidity of the pineapple really brought out a new side to the eel. That alone would have impressed me, but I was already on a completely different level from the premium nigiri I had ordered. Definitely an experience worth revisiting.

Been here like 10+ times…read more Lots of good cooked sushi options as well as vegan options Nancy the owner and Danny will take care of you

A fun, special occasion dinner for sushi enthusiasts to check out…read more 4/5 - food This is not your traditional omakase! You walk in to the izakaya first and get directed by the host to sit at the bar if there's space. Mocktails were one dimensional and a bit over powering. We tried the spiced green tea and five leaf clover - too strong on the rosemary and soba flavors. On to the focus of the night, the fish! Execution was impressive and we wanted to let the quality of the fish speak for itself. Instead, unique additions like ricotta, red miso, Brie cheese, or buttermilk masked the flavors. Piling on luxury items like caviar and uni made the price absolutely worth it; however, it did come across as trying to wow than show the ingredients. The courses were very love or hate (75% it was a love tho!) It made it less consistent but a fun and creative way to try omakase! 4/5 - ambiance Aesthetically, the omakase room is nerdy and unique with the chefs personal memorabilia. Seating is not all created equal with some seats directly in front of the action with other seating further off. It was a small space with relaxing Japanese lo-fi music; it did feel like we had to whisper to speak given how silent our group was. 6/5 - service Truly the staff was top notch and incredibly attentive. Plates were removed promptly, drink orders taken quickly and your water was never empty. The chef sent us home with extra goodies like a signed menu and cookies for dessert. We got an email following the dinner thanking us for coming. It's easy to see how they've built a following with a charismatic and friendly experience.

I am definitely late on writing my reviews, but I surely do not want to miss reviewing this…read morelocation. I reserved this restaurant last month for my husband and my birthdays. I love the speakeasy omakase area with unique cultural interior designs and decorations. The chef was extremely friendly and nice with a side of humor too. This is our 3rd omakase. The meal is fairly nice and relaxing. The fish quality was great. Taste wise, both my husband and I feel that it's not the best. Maybe it was the choice of fish on the menu. We feel like the fish is good quality of the common fish type, not the unique fish we had tried. Overall the experience was great.