Philadelphia | The Restaurant My Boyfriend Took Me To

HIROKI 🎏 One of the few Omakase restaurants in Philadelphia, HIROKI has a spacious dining area. From the decor to the staff and clientele, it exudes an American-style Japanese dining vibe. 🌟 Zensai | Assorted Appetizers Truffle-infused onsen egg, monkfish liver, and Japanese snow crab with fried tofu salad. 🌟 Sashimi Japanese red snapper, yellowtail, and fried Japanese snow crab. 🌟 Fish | Grilled Dishes Grilled Spanish mackerel with lime zest. 🌟 Beef | Stew Wagyu beef braised in red wine. The texture was tender, but this preparation somewhat masked the natural aroma and rich flavor of the Wagyu beef, which I didn’t particularly enjoy. 🌟 Sushi 🔹 From Japan: Flounder, rockfish, mackerel, black seabass, yellowtail amberjack, eel, and scallop. 🔹 From Spain: Bluefin tuna akami (lean) and toro (fatty). 🔹 Hokkaido sea urchin with Wagyu ribeye and Ossetra caviar. The best dishes were the scallop, toro, and the final three-piece sushi platter. Overall, the seasoning was a bit on the lighter side. The Omakase features a higher proportion of white-fleshed fish in the sashimi and sushi, which isn’t my preference as I lean more towards red-fleshed fish. Compared to Sakana, this restaurant offers a more diverse menu. However, in terms of ingredient texture and uniqueness, I still prefer Sakana. The ambiance of HIROKI is excellent, and the portions for the full Omakase are quite substantial, making it suitable for those with big appetites who worry about not being satisfied with an Omakase meal. #omakase #PhiladelphiaFood #AmbianceRestaurant #JapaneseCuisine #PhiladelphiaLife #PhiladelphiaDining #FineDining