Kisso Sushi Bar
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1801
Phone: (215) 922-1770
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Race Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Kisso Sushi Bar – by Kent Steinriede
In Short
Warm rust-colored wood, delicate flower arrangements and tatami mats on the floor and walls set the tone for this beautiful restaurant where calm and orderliness reign. Old wood chairs surround each table and modern, metal stools line the sushi bar. You'll find traditional Japanese tavern food, from edamame (boiled soy beans) to sashimi to seaweed salad to broiled eel and classic sushi such as tekka maki (tuna roll). Wacky local inventions like the six-piece "hot dog" roll with broiled yellowtail, asparagus and scallions are a must. Non-sushi standouts include broiled salmon with ponzu, a soy-citrus-wasabi sauce.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe bottles on the walls are just a tease. Bring your own sake or alcohol of choice.
User Reviews for Kisso Sushi Bar
05/29/2008 Posted by DEguru
When my boyfriend and I first visited, I ordered my usual all-sashimi plate. It was okay, but nothing to write home about and we sort of forgot about the place. Then, one night when we couldn't think of a good place to go, we landed up back at Kisso. I ordered the chef's choice sushi platter... and WOW! Unusual sushi that was unbelievably fabulous. My boyfriend was trying to steal the rolls off my plate and we were having chopstick wars. Now we go there pretty regularly. Last night we were starving and ordered just about everything off the menu (except sashimi), and it was all wonderful. Broiled eel, miso soup the way my dad makes it (lots of miso paste - yum!), grilled octopus, sushi rolls with heaven knows what in them, and a piece of broiled yellowtail to die for. Also, the BYO aspect is very welcome at helping to cut the cost of the dinner. My boyfriend remarked that we had probably ordered about $200 worth of food, but the bill was just $80 when it came (and we ate a LOT). Fantastic. I'm ready to go back tonight.
Pros: Innovative sushi rolls, BYOB, never seen it busy.
Cons: Never seen it busy. They better not close.
02/20/2008 Posted by anamin
I came here with a friend after visiting some galleries for First Friday. Great idea! This is one of my 2 favorite sushi places. I love the SS T maki roll. The staff is friendly and it is BYOB, what else can someone ask for?
Pros: SST Maki roll
Cons: None
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