Maki-University city — Restaurant in Philadelphia

Did not expect much out of this place because 1) It’s very small and essentially set up like a fast food joint, and 2) It’s on the Penn campus, so I figured they might not feel the need to provide high quality sushi, thinking college students won’t know the difference. Happy to report the sushi is excellent, among the freshest I’ve had (I’m an adult and have had a lot of sushi!) and the staff is very accommodating with any changes you want to make. Also, you’re greeted with a smile, which I appreciate.

One complaint I have is that they don’t offer low sodium soy sauce. This doesn’t make sense to me, as low sodium soy sauce costs no more than the regular version, tastes excellent, and is important for those who don’t want an excessive amount of salt in their diet.

Another issue I faced on one occasion is having my table crowded by a bunch of high school students in a summer program at Penn who were not considerate of others around them. Most of them were there for Gong Cha (bubble tea), which shares the space. Not much the staff could do, but this is something to keep in mind if you want to sit and enjoy your meal in a calm, relaxed...

I love the atmosphere of the boba place and sushi place, the staff are kind and food is ready quickly. These are the best sushi rolls I’ve had in my life and I’m not joking, everything tastes so fresh and flavorful, university city and yellow stallion are my favorite. During my brief time in Philly I came here almost every day and it was consistently so good, the whole menu looks great and the...

This staff is amazing. I ordered a poke bowl off of Doordash and they never assigned a dasher. Closing time hit and the staff called me and asked for my address to deliver the bowl themselves. They went above and beyond and made my night. The bowl was amazing but the experience with the staff was even better. Thank...