Japanese
Rare Hitachino Plum Wheat on Tap This Weekend
For the first time ever, Hitachino Anbai Plum Wheat Ale will be available on tap in Philadelphia. Zama will be one of just a handful […]
New Menu Items at Nom Nom Ramen
Center City’s Nom Nom Ramen has recently expanded and rearranged its menu. New sides include spicy edamame, blistering shishito peppers and crispy shrimp wrapped in […]
CoZara Will Be an Izakaya
The Daily Pennsylvanian has the latest on the upcoming CoZara project from Hiroyuki “Zama” Tanaka. The bi-level space at 3200 Chestnut will be an izakaya, focusing on Japanese […]
Fresh Menu at POD
Stephen Starr’s modern Japanese restaurant, POD is keeping things fresh this summer by cooking up a brand-new menu, which features new lunch and dinner options, seasonal […]
Japanese Craft Beer Returns to Zama
Philadelphia was mainly spared the wrath of Hurricane Sandy last year but New York City wasn’t so lucky. One casualty was an importer of Japanese […]
Annotated Menu: Cheu Noodle Bar
Cheu Noodle Bar can begin selling alcohol today. Here’s what food you should order to go with that can of beer. View Cheu Noodle Bar […]
Kidari Sushi Yatai Offers Sushi Happy Hour
Kidari Sushi, which recently opened at 1824 South Street is offering a dine-in customers a menu of half-price sushi from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. nightly. […]
Master Sushi Chef from Raw Opens Kidari on South Street
Chef Sam Yoon, who was the master sushi chef at Midtown Village’s Raw has gone out on his own and opened Kidari at 1824 South […]
Where We’re Eating: Yanako in Manayunk
If you still think Manayunk is a culinary wasteland, you’re wrong. Oh, there’s plenty of bad. But there’s also Clark Gilbert’s fine Italian destination Gemelli […]
Royal Sushi & Izayaka Will be at Brewer’s Plate
Brewer’s Plate is one of our favorite events of the year. The fundraiser for Fair Food Philadelphia pairs local restaurants with local breweries in an […]
Numa Sushi Bar To Become Spike Mendelsohn’s Burger Spot?
Numa Sushi Bar had a sign posted that they were closing on Tuesday, January 15th. Oddly they were still operating on Wednesday but they did […]
Pod Gives Its Menu an Update
University City’s Pod gives itself an update, adding new cooked items and with the help of chef Makoto, chef and partner of Stephen Starr’s Makoto […]
Soft Shell Shrimp at Zama
Soft Shell Shrimp? Yep. You read right. For a limited time, Zama will be serving up a soft shell shrimp special. For $9, you’ll get […]
Three New Tasting Menus at Zama
Chef Hiroyuki “Zama” Tanaka is introducing new tasting menus to the regular menu. In addition to the $55 and $75 Chef’s Tasting menu there are […]
Hiro Ramen Opens Tomorrow on Chestnut Street
Hiro Ramen is opening tomorrow at 1102 Chestnut Street. The ramen spot will begin serving at 5 p.m. and follow up with regular lunch and […]