Philly Food Diary 🍣｜Sea Urchin Lover's Second Visit to Sakana Omakase

Craving uni, so I went with a friend for our second visit to Sakana. We both left super satisfied—agreed this place has the best uni in Philly! The summer menu had some new items. Most impressive was the Oyster Uni Shot 🦪✨—a burst of fresh, sweet ocean flavors. Hokkaido oyster + uni + salmon roe, with a touch of yuzu soy sauce—refreshing, layered, and the perfect start. The appetizers kept getting better. I prefer white meat over red, so the third course—6-day-aged Medai (Red Snapper)—was my second favorite 🥈. Firm, subtly sweet, vacuum-aged traditionally, with just a hint of wasabi and salt to elevate the delicate texture. The sushi course was solid overall—nothing flashy, but each piece showcased fresh, clean flavors. Even Aji (horse mackerel), which I usually find fishy, was and mild here. Salmon with Foie Gras and Double Toro were as good as ever—the former rich and smooth, the latter melting with fatty richness. Portions are just right to fill you up. Light eaters can ask for less rice in the sushi; big eaters (like me 😋) can order extra pieces. Plus, having a Chinese owner has its perks—I love uni, and he kept adding more until I was happily satisfied 🤤. #Uni #Sushi #Omakase #FoodieAdventure #JapaneseCuisine #Sakana #Philly #NorthAmerica