In search of a new favorite Japanese spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Japanese spots around Philadelphia, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
Philadelphia-area consumer spending at restaurants tends to climb the most in November and December, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management services and email automation for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Philadelphia-area restaurants last year rose by 28% in November over the month before, just shy of the top monthly increase of 31% in December.
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1. Morimoto
First is Old City's Morimoto, situated at 723 Chestnut St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,787 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar and Japanese spot has proven to be a local favorite.
2. Double Knot
Washington Square's Double Knot, located at 120 S. 13th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar and Japanese spot 4.5 stars out of 922 reviews.
3. Kai Japanese Cuisine
Kai Japanese Cuisine, a sushi bar and Japanese spot in Washington Square, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 124 Yelp reviews. Head over to 12 S. 10th St. to see for yourself.
4. Hikari Sushi
Over in Northern Liberties, check out Hikari Sushi, which has earned five stars out of 103 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar and Japanese spot at 1040 N. American St., Suite 701.
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