Philadelphia's BYOB culture creates unique sushi experiences—bring your own sake and wine to excellent omakase counters. From Center City to the burbs, Philly has solid options across the metro.
High-End Omakase ($100+)
Royal Izakaya
Philly's most acclaimed Japanese. Creative omakase worth the splurge.
Zama
Upscale sushi with omakase options. Elegant Rittenhouse setting.
Morimoto
Iron Chef's original restaurant. Still excellent after all these years.
Mid-Range Excellence ($40-$80)
Vic Sushi Bar
Neighborhood omakase in a cozy setting. BYOB makes it great value.
Izumi
Solid sushi near Independence Hall. Great for tourists and locals.
Terakawa
Known for ramen but the sushi bar is underrated. Fresh fish.
Affordable Gems (Under $40)
Hikaru
Neighborhood BYOB with excellent quality-to-price ratio.
Pod
Fun, futuristic decor. Great for groups near Penn campus.
Oishii
NoLibs local favorite with fresh fish and happy hour deals.