Here are Philadelphia's top 4 Japanese spots

Here are Philadelphia's top 4 Japanese spotsMorimoto | Photo: Jenny V./Yelp
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Published on April 23, 2020

Looking for a delicious Japanese meal near you?

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 the best spots to achieve your dreams.

Consumers in the Philadelphia area usually spend more in the spring at restaurants than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses manage customer relationships. Daily spending at Philadelphia-area restaurants grew to $761,650 for the metro area in the spring of last year, 8% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Morimoto

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First on the list is Morimoto. Located at 723 Chestnut St. in Old City, the sushi bar and Japanese spot is the most popular Japanese restaurant in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,814 reviews on Yelp.

2. Double Knot

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Next up is Washington Square's Double Knot, situated at 120 S. 13th St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,001 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar, bar and Japanese spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Fat Salmon

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Old City's Fat Salmon, located at 719 Walnut St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar and Japanese spot four stars out of 1,026 reviews.

4. Koto Sushi

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Koto Sushi, a sushi bar and Japanese spot in Old City, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 257 Yelp reviews. Head over to 719 Sansom St. to see for yourself.


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