I am absolutely shocked that this restaurant does not have a Michelin star because it surpasses the experience 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. read more

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Came here for a birthday celebration and's did the vegetarian tasting menu! We got 12 courses and they were well paced, delicious, great service, and left well satiated! Parking is tight so plan early or uber/lyft in! Definitely worth the experience - enjoy!! read more

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I've been to uchi twice with some skepticism my first time I went. I definitely thought it would be a major overhyped influencer spot, which it is and it isn't. Both times I went for the happy hour 9 course tasting. They always seem to give you an extra course on the house which I really appreciated. The food is above average although I definitely have had better sushi. The flavors are innovative and good although sometimes I feels a bit gimmicky. For 120 for 2 people I think it is worth the price especially for a special event due to their nice ambiance and good service. Can't speak to their regular menu because I haven't had. read more

Been here 4 times, once for regular dinner service and 3x for happy hour. Their sushi is truly some of my favorite in the city, so fresh and the paired flavors for nigiri are both inventive and delicious. Most times I go, the staff throw in some free items that complement my order selections. The happy hour omakase is great value if you'd like to try a smattering of their dishes, but ordering à la carte during happy hour honestly gets you to around the same price (plus you can pick the items you're interested in). The omakase we had during happy hour was 4 raw fish courses, the rest were cooked items. I love that happy hour is available throughout the entire restaurant (vs. just at the bar). Do not skip dessert! Their fried milk ice cream and peach ice cream sandwich are amazing and not too heavy. read more

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This place is awesome. They were so gluten aware and gluten friendly. They really did it well. Being the only gluten free person in my family, I can't always eat everything that they eat. But Uchi had so many options and clearly labeled, they made it really easy. We ordered their crispy rice, which was crunchy little bites of rice topped with just the right amount of everything -- gone in about two seconds flat. My daughter had been telling me how good it was but I couldn't eat it elsewhere. So glad we had it. We also got the hama chili-- silky yellowtail in a bright, citrusy ponzu with bits of orange and a little spice. The zero sen was a family favorite, more yellowtail with a sweet sauce drizzled on the plate. Jordan our waitress was awesome -- very knowledgeable about gluten and helped us make some very good calls, including the crunchy salmon and crunchy tuna, the GF versions. Both were creamy, crunchy, spicy, everything you want in a roll. We rounded things out with negihama, sake maki and an avocado maki for good measure. Every single bite was delicious. The quality of the fish here was excellent. The food came relatively quickly even though the restaurant was packed. With four of us at the table, there wasn't a single miss. Would definitely go back if we are ever in town again. We give this 4 thumbs up. That's 4 for 4. read more

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Philadelphia, PA (Center City) - founded by James Beard-award winning chef Tyson Cole in Austin in 2003, contemporary Japanese restaurant Uchi has since expanded to cities across the U.S., and this Philadelphia location opened in November 2025 near Rittenhouse Square. The concept brings together traditional Japanese technique with creative western influences and modern compositions. We came here post-show at Kimmel Center, steered by one of my dining companions who's a big fan of Uchi and has been to their locations in Miami, Houston, Denver and LA. The menu's almost a little overwhelming for the uninitiated, but not necessarily in a bad way as everything's interesting, though might induce paralysis in the indecisive. I could've easily ordered one of every item, but we settled on some small plates and tastings to share, nigiri and sashimi, and a couple of makimono (rolls). My friend is something of a foodie and is familiar with the menu, so I trusted him to take the lead. We ordered copiously but the dim lighting hindered my ability to take good photos, so my gallery includes a representative sample of our meal that didn't come out blurry. The fish is expectedly fresh and well-prepared: clean tasting, and delicate on the palate. Familiar varieties are offered alongside more exotic ones like medai and masu toro. The flavor, temperature, and texture of the sushi rice are also perfect. A few dishes land in the "good but unremarkable" territory and not every one is a standout, but most are well-executed, including American fan favorites like crispy rice and shrimp karaage (baby rock shrimp coated in a finely light batter). The seaweed salad was a touch over-salted but has a pleasant and unexpected citrusy brightness. My friend ordered a bottle of Soto sake for the table. I don't remember the exact label but it was deliciously fragrant and floral, and very smooth and refined. The hospitality was absolutely phenomenal, with big props to our super cool waitress Emily, who, even though she's sort of new, was a total pro, rad and funny, with a personality that's off the charts. The staff were all amazing and gracious, and even though it was getting late into the evening, we were not made to feel rushed. read more

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Absolute perfection. We had an incredible dinner at Uchi - I'm not sure what was in the space before, but it's gorgeous inside now. Love all the different seating! Service was fantastic - we did not try it this time, but love that they can essentially make your own tasting menu based on budget, likes and appetite! The menu is expansive and it was so hard to narrow down just a few things! I also greatly appreciated the mocktail NA options as I was not drinking. Cannot wait to go back! read more

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Uchi was one of the best meals I've had in a while. The service was fantastic. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel well taken care of without hovering. Our server offered fantastic suggestions. The restaurant is beautiful and has a great atmosphere. The food was incredible from start to finish, but the salmon completely stole the show. It literally melted in my mouth and was one of the best bites I've had in a long time. I would absolutely recommend Uchi and look forward to going back. It is definitely worth the hype. read more

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This was our first visit to Uchi, and the space is so gorgeous and inviting inside. Service was great, and each food runner explained each dish as they brought them out. The happy hour omakase is $120 to be shared between two people, but you can also easily order à la carte off the menu All of the nigiri tasted fresh, fish like butter. The taste of each one and it's accompaniments did not seem too distinguishing however, but to be fair I'm writing this review over a month later and memory may not serve me The pork belly was delicious, beautiful presentation as well. I found the wagyu dumpling to be a little greasy, but outside of that enjoyed the omakase and look forward to coming back with my husband for happy hour. I eat vegan at home, and I was looking forward to the vegan ice cream the server had mentioned was a new recipe they were trying. I didn't love being a guinea pig, especially bc it didn't hit home for me. It was so sour, and I usually love acid - but it was overwhelmingly just sour without much else to contrast in my opinion. I would recommend reservations, and also avoid driving in this area if you can - traffic can be horrendous and expect to park in a garage unless you get very lucky with street parking! read more

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Stopped in and sat at the sushi bar itself for a few small light bites. The setting is dark, moody, and lively. The place was full, most booths and tables taken right after open so reservations seem a good idea as they're still fairly new to Philly. Lychee martini was very light and balanced nicely, very well mixed. Ordered a variety of nigiri and sashimi pieces of different fish: the freshness was apparent. Each piece cut precisely. The sushi rice was also just perfect, very noticeably better when compared to other places. Also had a basic spicy salmon roll which was great as well, just delightful. A bit pricy versus other Japanese cuisine in the immediate area but the quality is definitely up there. They do have a happy hour menu, worth trying a few things or for a tasty dinner with friends. Thanks read more

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The happy hour omakase is awesome! 9 courses for 2 people coming to $60 pp is a p sweet deal. Top 3 for me were the hama chili, the bluefin nigiri which had this delicious citrus shaving on it, and the gyudon which had the most tender and buttery waygu. The grilled snap peas also took me for a surprise - they were charred and tossed in this great salty medley. I'd probably skip the walu walu and the jasmine cream dessert if i were ordering a la carte. Got to sit outside as well which just added to the experience! read more

My friends and I came here for happy hour one evening. The space and atmosphere is so beautiful here! The staff was very nice and explained each dish when it came out. My friend and I did the happy hour omakase for two (9 courses) for $120 while our one friend ordered items a la carte. From the happy hour menu I got a lychee martini of course. The martini was well balanced with lychee and the right amount of sweetness. We got various items that were on the happy hour menu like the hama chili (one of our favorites! The citrus notes from the orange really brought out the freshness from the yellowtail), pork belly dish, wagyu dumpling (good flavors but a bit heavy/greasy), salmon and ocean trout sushi, etc. Many dishes were made to split but it was plenty of food for us to get full. At the end we got a vegan sundae which was this very tart ice cream (almost sorbet) with raspberry on top. That was one dish I did not care for but everything else was very flavorful and fresh. There were a few communication issue where we weren't sure a dish was for the omakase or my friend's a la carte but other than that it was great experience over all! I appreciated them taking my nut allergy seriously and made sure I knew what dishes had nuts. read more

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One of the prettiest and well curated dining spaces in Center City. Absolutely stunning! We were a party of 3 and the $120 omakase is only offered per pair. I ended up doing the à la carte happy hour, while my two friends shared the omakase. It ended up working out because the omakase has two waygu dishes and one pork dish which is out of my dietary lifestyle. I ended up spending $60 myself and felt like it was enough food. Service was super kind and food came out it a timely manner. The staff explained each dish well as they brought it out and noted if there were nuts in anything as my one friend is allergic to nuts. We also ordered something by accident and it was taken off the bill. I ordered the following for savory, of which the fish was so buttery and soft. SAKE TOM KHA, WALU WALU, KURODAI NIGIRI 2PC, SAKE TEMAKI I ordered the COCONUT TAPIOCA which I would not recommend at all. The coconut foam was off putting and the lychee sorbet didn't have much lychee flavor. The blueberries, tapioca and crunchy quinoa didn't come well together. I'd prefer something with more sweetness and for dessert. read more

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the interior is gorgeous, dim lights and spaicious, so perfect for a date night. i went to hh with friends & i liked uchi!! we got the happy hour omakase and everything was overall delicious, all the staff were so nice! my favorite items from the omakase was the dessert, it was like a caramelized banana bread pairing perfectly with the ice cream. I also really enjoyed the hama chili, so fresh and melted in your mouth. one thing is that the portions are quite small, the crispy rice was like $7 per crispy rice and it wasn't my favorite crispy rice in the city. hh items were small as well, i believe we got 2 crudos and there were like 4 pieces of fish in each plate. hh omakase is $120 for 2 which is not bad but i think there are places that may be a better bang for your buck & more filling as well if you are looking for omakases in the city. but i would come back for their normal dinner items since i did overall enjoy the food! read more

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When you start out with a shout out to Emily. She had been the waitress on my client. Had a big executive meeting a few weeks ago a recommendation by CEO. They have dinner here for my next business meeting. Emily was phenomenal for someone who just started 9 months ago started at Uchi. She was so good the CFO of my client suggested she chose the menu. We had great selection of Sake, Sushi and a variety that included an amazing dessert. The experience was amazing. Her talent and upbeat personality was professional and made the dinner a delight for all guest. We will be back. Emily wherever you go you will go far. I've been to 49 countries and this by far was among the best of any restaurant and compares with many Michelin star restaurants. read more

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Pricey but expected from such delicate and delicious foods. Melt in your mouth goodness with calculated attention to ingredients used. We loved our experience here. Waiter Majohn was awesome and very informative about the menu. Highly compassionate about his job and the company he works for. Place is clean and elegant with soft music in the background and deep contrasting colors to fill up the room. Wood definitely come back. We enjoyed it. read more

Disappointing experience. Asked if I could have a lychee martini, less sweet. Was informed pre batched. I asked if they could make it - no. Food was mediocre. Vegetable tempura had heavy breading and greasy. Spicy tuna roll was not spicy, chicken karage was OK, high odor of fish sauce. Crispy rice tuna - extremely crispy over fried. Sake in a wine glass? Fish portions sliced paper thin. Would not return. read more

Very much enjoyed our pre-Kimmel dinner at Uchi. Service was great--we'd included a note that we had to be walking out the door by a certain time and they confirmed with us and we made it with time to spare without feeling rushed. The space is lovely, particularly the sushi bar, which is set back in moodier colors than the main dining space. In the order that the dishes came out, we noshed on: - Bluefin Otoro (extra fatty tuna), which if you're a tuna lover, you just can't find fault with! Next time I might ask that it come at the end of the meal just so I could look forward to it the entire time. - Zero Sen (yellowtail, avocado, shallot, cilantro), which was so tasty, though the shallot overpowered the yellowtail. - Karaage (chicken thigh, sweet chili, seasonal pickle), perhaps my favorite karaage I've ever had, though not the crispiest, the flavor was spot on. - Softshell Crab (pickled cucumber, cilantro, avocado, soy aioli), a seriously good roll. - Hokkaido Uni (japanese sea urchin), always lovely. - Unagi (freshwater eel) - Crispy Rice (spicy tuna, tobanjan, chive), which was wonderful. I could eat crispy rice every day and be happy! The jalapeño had a lovely kick. Will definitely return! read more

Uchi Philadelphia - L to R clockwise: Bluefin Otoro, Karaage, Zero Sen, Hokkaido Uni , Softshell Crab, Crispy Rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Got the omakase and it's very different from the omakases we are used to! It is more like a tasting menu than the usual couple of apps then nigiri pieces. This one is spread out with pork and steak mixed in with nigiri. Not many nigiri pieces if that's what you are there for! I personally enjoyed this change! But if you like more nigiri they have a customizable omakase so I'd try that! They apparently help customize with what you like and price range you like too! Would definitely come back to try the customizable omakase! Also ordered hot rocks wagyu! Please get it! You cook it on a hot rock yourself and the experience is not only fun but delicious read more

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So this is my third time at this location and I don't know it didn't give me the same great vibe I had when I came back in December. I still think their vegetarian/vegan menu can be improved to be up to par with their other locations like Houston and Austin. Jordan was super attentive. The hosts were also super attentive. read more

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beautiful and modern japanese restaurant with a reasonable happy hour omakase! came by with my friend & our boyfriends to check out their hh omakase. it was $120/2 people, which is reasonably priced for an omakase though the portions were small and not very seafood forward. we ended up ordering a couple of additions off of the hh menu and the regular menu, which were also quite pricey for the portion size. out of the bites we had, my favorite bite was the hama chili which was fresh and bite. i was very disappointed by the crispy rice which was not crispy !! and also small and priced per piece. overall, it was solid experience but nothing to write home about. i think the best thing about uchi is how gorgeous the restaurant is. the dim lighting and the sleek design makes it a great place for an elevated meal. we were seated at a booth, which was tight for four people, but there were also two bars and outdoor seating. it was quite busy on a friday evening. service was great, our food came out fast, and all of the waiters were very sweet. i think the happy hour omakase is worth checking out, but i don't necessarily feel like i need to come back anytime soon. read more

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love love love! came here before for HH special omakase for $65 and came back for its à la carte menu. the omakase was a variety of their hit dishes so it was good to try and know what to order for next time. my second time here , i got the menu below. 3.5/5: kaarage, juicy and perfectly crispy, taste like kaarage but nothing crazy special 5/5: hama chili, love the combo of yellowtail and mandarin slices, such a refreshing pairing 10/5: akami te, fav dish of the night!! somehow watermelon and freshness of the tuna works wonders, highly recommend 4/5: sea bream nigiri, fresh , can't go wrong with any notifies or sashimis here 3.5/5 crispy rice: good crispy rice, but nothing too crazy special for drinks, we got the classic highball and manhattan, and a shot of sake overfills into a japanese box! i haven't seen a place in philly pour it similarly to japan yet so this was cool ~ service was friendly and ambiance could get a bit loud depending on time and crowd, and very dark in here. will come back to try the rest of their crudo dishes!! read more

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I came here with some friends who came in town and we got their omakase experience. There are different types of omakase (one you can tailor to preference and cost) but we did the regular 10 course omakase that was about ~$180/pp. The food tasted amazing but most their dishes had the similar lemon/citrus taste. The fish was 100% the freshest, and I assume that's what they use to cut the fishiness out, but it worked out in the end. The banana dessert cake was the star of the show, but the sushi was better than I also expected it to be. The only thing I did not enjoy was the first dish. It was a sort of... lemonade in a mini cup and was said it was a yuzu drink. But tasted like super sweet lemonade. For an omakase, this just threw me off and I didn't really anticipate something like that. But nonetheless... Definitely worth a try just to try :) I'm huge on sushi and omakase and our server was super sweet. The whole vibes of the place was noisy and had a lot of convos going on. So it's not a super intimate place, but a place to gather with friends to catch up! read more

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One of the hottest and newest Japanese spots in Rittenhouse Square. We did a walk-in at 5pm and I was so happy that they were able to seat us with no wait time. I loved the vibe as soon as I walked in, so chic and gorgeous. And the lighting set the mood. We ordered 12 dishes from their HH menu. It's innovative Japanese food with creative and unique flavors and techniques. Kind of like Jap-Tapas. Lol. Portions are small. Chances are, it won't fill you up but it's a great place for delicious bites. I'm not a sauce person, but man, each one hit and I couldn't get enough of it. As each item was presented, it was like the dishes were talking to me...take a pic of me, I am so pretty. I was snapping away. Lol. Here is what we ordered from the HH menu... - Hama Chili - Sake Tom Kha - Avocado Nigiri - Nasu Nigiri - Kurodai Nigiri - Sake Nigiri - Beef Tsukune - Pork Belly - Walu Walu - Sake Temaki - Veggie Temaki - Coconut Tapioca with lychee sorbet Huge shout out to our amazing and awesome waitress, Emily. She was super attentive and friendly. The pacing was perfect with minimal wait. When a couple of our items took a bit of time, Emily kept coming by to let us know. The entire staff made us feel chillax. HH (from 4-6pm) is mad busy so it's best to make reservations. I plan to come back for their nine course tasting HH $120 Omakase for two. read more

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We went to Uchi on New Year's Eve for dinner. We got really lucky and found street parking right outside! The interior seemed very elevated and had a upscale lounge vibe to it. Our server Patrick was very knowledgeable and was very attentive. During New Year's they had a special Omakase menu (items not on the menu) that was $375 for two people. They also had their regular somakase (takes items from the regular menu) and vegetarian tasting menu. We opted to go à la carte because we wanted to choose our food. We ordered: -Uchi Salad (5/5): Very unique presentation of the salad wrapped in bundles with everything being edible. I especially liked the dressing. - Braised Short Rib (5/5): the short rib was so juicy and tender, and just the right amount of sauce and cauliflower. Perfect! -Sake Toro Nigiri (4/5): Love a fatty nigiri, but wish the soy sauce was stronger. Would also be nice to have some wasabi and ginger. -Kanpachi Sashimi (4/5): great presentation and flavor, but same comment as above wish there was stronger soy sauce and wasabi and ginger. I ordered sushi rice as a side and the temperature and flavor of that was perfect, though. -Zero Sen (5/5): (6 rolls) I wasn't sure how I felt about the cilantro, but it appeared very nicely with the role. I liked how unique it was while still having that Japanese influence. -Spicy Crunchy Tuna (4/5): (8 rolls) The crunchiness really came through on this role. However, the mayonnaise didn't really add anything. -Karaage (4/5): While the flavor was delicious and the interior was juicy, we expected a crispy exterior. It was less crispy and more of a marinade. -Kinoko Nabe (5/5): this was probably one of our favorite dishes! My husband usually doesn't like mushrooms, but he couldn't stop eating this dish. The flavors are very light, but they meshed well with each other and had the perfect amount of tentsuyu. There was an ample amount of mushrooms and was very flavorful. -Warm Banana Cake (5/5): we love a moist cake and what better cake than banana! The accompanying white coffee, ice cream paired deliciously and we could not stop eating it! Overall, we had a great time here with amazing food. Would love to come back and try the other items on the menu. read more

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Celebrated my partners bday here and it was so special. We sat by the sushi bar and were throughly entertained watching all the chefs making our food. We got the $120 HAPPY HOUR OMAKASE for 2. Yes you heard that correctly!!!! They change the omakase menu everyday. Fave dishes: - White fish with jalapeño on a jalapeño puree - Blue fin tuna hand roll with crispy cereal - Unique dessert with pineapple, cilantro shaved ice, jasmine cream, and honey crumble read more

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Everything was perfect at Uchi. The decor of the restaurant is very well done and the overall vibe is chill. Our waitress was extremely personable and knowledeable and did an excellent job guiding us through the menu, which was important given that it's very choose your own adventure. Along with the a la carte options, Uchi offers an omakase and somakase. The omakase is a set, 10-course menu while with the somakase, you give the server clues about what you're in the mood for and the kitchen decides what to give you. Note that for the somakase, you can request to have specific menu items of your choice included and you can provide a budget so that what's chosen for you fits how much you want to want to pay. For both the omakase and the somakase, the default price is variable depending on market prices. Our omakase was about $125/person and our waitress said it typically doesn't get above the mid to low $200's/person. Food wise, everything was great! The standouts were the blufin nigiri (both the medium fatty and extra fatty), the hirame sashimi, and the zero sen (yellow tail) sushi--the zero sen mainly because of the sauce. I also enjoyed the scallops for their uniqeness. Great addition to the Philly food scene! read more

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Let me start off by saying I've been to the West Hollywood location last year and I absolutely loved it. Since Uchi has opened in Philly, I have been here 3 times already! Each time is better than the last. So I'll break it down: Service: Amazing. The staff is very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. They're very kind and are able to have great humor. Ambiance: Its giving French/modern steakhouse vibes. Uchi is always so well designed and decorated. Food: Most of the things on the menu are so worth it. Im going to highlight what I enjoyed below. 1. Nigiri/Sashimi - all of the nigiri/sashimi pieces that I've had are so good. They all have a slight additional ingredient that just makes it different than other Japanese/sushi restaurants. I haven't had one that I did not like yet. I highly recommend any of the bluefin tunas. Other highlights: nasu, unagi, 2. Makimono - these are your sushi rolls, Zero Sen & Softshell Crab are amazing. Other highlights: 3. Kinoko Usuzukuri - thinly sliced mushroom that reminds me a lot like a thin layer of lasagna. The sauce and shallots on top were surprisingly SO GOOD. 4. Karaage - the chicken one was great if you like a nice fried chicken during your meal. 5. Hama Chili - great burst of flavors in your mouth. 6. Drinks - lychee martini is my favorite drink here! Things I Would Pass On: 1. Braised Short Ribs - while they were well flavored and cooked well. It was just small tiny cubes of meat. A bit underwhelming in my opinion. 2. Shrimp Karaage - these reminded me of popcorn shrimp with a buffalo sauce on it. HAPPY HOUR: The happy hour menu here is so extensive - there are so many options to pick from! Happy hour is available throughout the restaurant from 4PM- 6PM. Be sure to make reservations so you don't miss out! Also, for HH, the nigiri orders come in 2! read more

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Came back again with a friend this time because everything was so great last week. Our server Kerri was very attentive and my friend noticed how on top of everything all of the staff were. We did not have one bad dish, everything was AMAZING! My favorite will always be the fried milk dessert and I'm planning to go back again next week with my sister! Their happy hour menu is STELLAR! read more

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Here's my take from our adventure to the new @uchirestaurants Philly that just opened on Monday! I have been awaiting this location to open since I first had Uchi in Denver a few years ago. It's been a staple on my visits out West. Anyway, I managed to grab us a table to celebrate my sister's birthday Every single dish was WONDERFUL!! I love Uchi because of their attention to detail, the fun flavor profiles into the traditional Japanese cuisine, and consistent service standards. We ordered the happy hour Signature Tasting for two, plus added on the gyudon, nasu nigiri, butternut squash nigiri, bluefin otoro (not pictured), pork belly, karaage chicken (not pictured). Included in the tasting was hama chili, savage blonde oyster, sake nigiri, akami temaki, sake tom kha, broccoli rabe, kurodai, braised short rib, and the panna cotta dessert. The wagyu hot rock (video) was also included compliments of our wait staff for Vic's birthday! Every single bite was delicious. The only drawback we had was the karaage chicken and the manager was very open to the feedback (the fryer was probably too hot as it was a little under cooked for the chicken but overcooked on the breading) and removed it from the menu. The food was stellar. The drinks were lovely. The atmosphere is second to none. It's also such a large space, totally good for groups or larger party sizes. I wish nothing but good fortune to Uchi and the Philly team. I will for sure be back for happy hour, maybe once a month. It's that good. And well worth the price* point!! * We did the happy hour omakasse for $120 and added on from there. Overall - well worth the value between ingredients/portion size/presentation. read more

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Hands down the best sushi spot in Philly. I am so excited for Uchi to join our dining scene! The service was top tier and the fish was so incredibly fresh. We did the somakase, and Michelle did such an amazing job of curating the perfect omakase menu for us based off of our preferences. The seared scallops are to die for, so definitely give that a try. bonus: they have happy hour! read more

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We had a party of 8 tasting menu and gave our server a budget and it was so perfect! He did all the thinking! We had like 10 different menu items! All good. The per person rate included our drinks and dessert too! Each course was different and they were very conscientious of food preferences and GF. read more

I have been meaning to check out this restaurant and so glad I stopped by for their happy hour omakase! It is such a great deal with quality dishes!! Each dish was presented beautifully and the flavors were unique! The fish tasted fresh and every meat dish was delicious as well. Loved each dish that we had. Shout out to Angela at the chef counter for making my experience here so memorable! read more

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Uchi absolutely lived up to the hype!! The food was incredible, especially during happy hour. Every dish that came out was fresh, beautifully prepared, and packed with flavor. The food felt free flowing in the best way, with one delicious plate after another arriving at just the right time. The drinks were just as impressive, creative, balanced, and full of flavor. What really elevated the experience was the service. Our server checked in on us multiple times without ever being intrusive and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. Happy hour at Uchi is def a must do in philly read more

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Bartenders are awesome. Great knowledge of their wonderful sake list and food menu. The vibe is perfect for a date or friends' night out. The rolls are delicious. The edamame is one of the best I've been. There's a delicious citrus rub on it. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Came here for dinner. Opted for their omakase which is about 170sh a person. 10 courses. The good: The fish tasted phenomenal. Particularly enjoyed the tuna courses (3 types of tuna all great) and the yellowtail. Very melt in your mouth. The not as good: I didn't think the steak offerings were as good. There was a wagyu and another dry aged steak. I didn't think the sushi toppings completed the fish best, the chillies and what not on some of the fish. The dessert was meh: We had a banana based one and some kind of ice cream with hardened chocolate and crumbles. Was okay. Overall I thought their high end fish offerings were perfect, really enjoyed their old fashioned but I wouldn't recommend their other courses and their dessert. I thought the meal was also on the lighter size portion wise of omakases I tried. read more

My table did the happy hour omakase which was a great value. I think one thing I would flag is that it was not sushi heavy and the nigiri included was definitely very small. I would've loved a more sushi/fish focused omakase, even though dishes like the pork belly and cabbage were definitely standouts. It was all very tasty. Service was lacking and it was hard to pin down our waiter. Several different wait staff brought our dishes so it was high touch but there wasn't really any attentiveness or checking in. The cocktails were delicious though the menu could use some work and some unique cocktails. It was manly basic cocktails with fun names. I would definitely return and hope to try more of the regular menu and get another lychee martini. read more

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Excellent sushi! My brother and I enjoyed a late night Omegas at Uichi. The food was excellent! We were served an assortment of Asian fusion dishes. The flavors were bolder than traditional sushi. The fish was fresh and delicious. The service was excellent. The atmosphere is loud and festive. read more

Uchi Philadelphia - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wow. Uchi is always incredible, but Philly has some special hits. The Gyudon is a beef/rice bowl that tastes like a cheesesteak! You have to try it. I also recommend the Hama chili, namahotate, walu walu, edamame, hot rock, and the fried milk. To get the full experience, sit at the sushi counter during happy hour. read more

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