Yuhiro Omakase Sushi — Restaurant in Philadelphia

If this is your first omakase experience, you’ll love it but if this is not, you’ll truly be disappointed! And for those first omakase people, this is NOT an accurate representation of omakase.

Food: pretty good, for the price of $78, it was pretty quality stuff. I personally like my pieces torched and did not mind that most of the pieces were torched.

Atmosphere & service: omakase is supposed to be a fine dining experience and quite frankly I felt like I was in a sushi buffet restaurant. I was a couple of minutes late and they called me, so it’s understandable in the beginning of my course I was served very quickly with 2 courses. We got there at 9:37 (reservation time 9:30, my bad) and was out the door and pissed at 10:30 sharp. They served us the course extremely quick and seemed like they didn’t want to be there and just wanted to get the last reservation over with. We booked the 90 minutes experience but got a fast forwarded 60 minutes. The fish was precut before we got there and not refrigerated throughout the duration of our dinner. The chef was very nice and when he realized I can speak Chinese, started to announce the pieces in Chinese, which would be fine with me but my partner is a white dude who can’t understand Chinese. The waiter was chatting up a storm with the couple next to us with lots of laughters and sharing stores about the store and Philly life it was very rowdy. I’m used to more of a quiet experience where the waiters were engaging but not overly chatty about personal life. It was just unbearable to a point I had to whisper to my partner so that I could be heard. Understandable that this is a Japanese restaurant, I didn’t expect the whole experience to start with English, mid way switch to Mandarin and then eventually straight up speaking Fujianese. That’s a whole other level of omakase I’ve ever experienced. Also, the EDM music was NOT particularly classy considering how it was blasting the whole time. I left a 18% tip but thinking back, I should’ve left 0% for the experience I was experiencing.

I think this said waiter should be spoken to about his level of professionalism because no waiter in an omakase restaurant should be acting like someone that works for Applebees bartender. This is supposed to be an elevated sushi experience not a place for you to share your personal life. As for the couple next to us, I’m guessing it’s also their first time having omakase because the girl spent more time talking to the loud waiter than to her own partner.

All in all, if you want your first omakase experience as a beginner foodie, try it for sure! However, if you’ve been around the block, I highly suggest you go somewhere this Applebees bartender...

I recently tried Yuhiro Omakase and to say that it was disappointing would be an understatement. The reviews all gave me a high expectation but my experience was nothing like these review. Now I typically do NOT write reviews because I believe they are just an absolute waste of time. However, I have to share my experience.

Upon entering Yuhiro Omakase, I immediately notice the lack of decoration besides the one big center piece of painting, as well as the sushi bar. Not going to lie, I don't usually care about decorations but man I felt like I was in the hospital. The sushi bar concept, I have seen it at so many omakase. I think if it was decorated well enough, it would have been unique. The music also was just blasting.

Now typically omakases, I would see the price range between $90 and above but at Yuhiro it was $68. I do love me a affordable omakase but after the experience, I guess I can say you get what you pay for, if not less. I would say there was a good seafood to rice portion. However, the rice was just not good, it was hard, undercook, it was just inedible to me honestly. Tasted like a leftover rice stuffed in the fridge. The seafood WAS. NOT. FRESH. it tastes peppery, tasted like an oyster gone mildly bad. I also did notice the fish piece sitting out on the board, I don't know how long that have been there but I guess long enough to disfigure the taste and color of the rolls. I was also served 11 rolls instead of the 12 they advertised and when I had ask for my last roll, the chef just told me they gave it to us and left our side of the bar.

After our experience at Yuhiro, a couple hours later, my daughter and husband had an awful stomach ache.

Now, I am an avid sushi lover. I have been to New York City omakases, I have been to Japan with my family to try sushi, I have been to all you can eat sushi restaurants, had take out sushi bento boxes, anything else, you name it, I have probably tried at least once. This week I came to Philly to try an omakase every night, splurge a little, treat my family. Yuhiro is what we started with and I wish we had started with another restaurant to start the trip on a high note. My experience was nothing like the tiktoks that were made at this restaurant, don't get fool by social media.

edit/respond to the comment from the owner: my reservation was under my husband's name it is not impossible to make an mistake or to serve a customer . own up to your own mistake. I am calling your pieces "rolls" not saying you are serving rolls. Will not be coming back to this place ever again especially with the mild hostility in the response of the owner's comment. Would rate this omakase a zero if I had...

We recently had the pleasure of dining at Yuhiro, an affordable omakase spot in Fishtown, Pennsylvania, and I must say it was an exceptional culinary experience. From start to finish, this hidden gem showcased a remarkable blend of exquisite ingredients and a captivating array of flavors.

The omakase menu surprised us with its affordability while maintaining a commitment to top-tier ingredients. Each dish was a work of art, showcasing the chef's creativity and expertise. The fresh, high-quality seafood and produce used were a testament to their dedication to providing a top-notch dining experience.

What truly set this omakase apart was the harmonious fusion of flavors. The chef expertly balanced traditional Japanese elements with innovative twists, resulting in an unforgettable gastronomic journey. From the salmon with tomato to the perfectly torched fish, every bite was a revelation of taste and texture.

The omakase's intimate setting and the chef's personalized attention to each course added an extra layer of charm to the experience. It felt like a culinary adventure tailored just for us, making the evening all the more memorable.

In summary, this affordable Philadelphian omakase is a culinary treasure, offering an extraordinary combination of high-quality ingredients and creative flavors. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or new to omakase, this spot is a must-visit for an unforgettable dining experience that won't...