If you have a hankering for top-flight Japanese cuisine in Philadelphia, stop into Doma and have your tastebuds tantalized with exceptional sushi and more. With a vibrant, modern design, Doma captures the trendy style of Tokyo while remaining respectful of the country’s food traditions. The menu is extensive, featuring not only sushi but other Japanese dishes and even some Korean fusion concepts. The fish is sourced fresh and cut to perfection by the well-trained sushi chefs, and regulars rave about the awesome rolls. Some favorites include the pachinko roll, made with shrimp tempura, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in a rainbow of thinly-sliced fish, as well as the Korean-style bibimbap roll with seasoned vegetables, kochujang paste, and sesame oil. The triple spicy double tuna roll also wins raves from heat-obsessed diners. Hot entrees include a delectable Scottish salmon teriyaki and Korean kalbi short ribs, both of which are sure to satisfy. Doma's prices are very reasonable as well.

Doma
1822 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 564-1114
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Morimoto features a modern décor, attentive service, and stellar cuisine fashioned by Chef Morimoto, who learned the art of sushi while training under some of Japan’s most esteemed sushi masters. Let the chef guide your meal with a multi-course Omakase tasting menu with beverage pairings. Or order off the menu and treat yourself to an array of dishes like Monkfish Nabe Hot Pot with ankimo, baby leeks, lemon & chili, Black Cod with miso mustard, Duck Madras with duck breast & confit fried rice or Morimoto Tempura with roasted red pepper and daikon soy sauce. One of the top restaurants in Philadelphia, Morimoto is open Mondays through Sundays from 11:30 a.m. until 2 a.m.

Morimoto
723 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 413-9070
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This charming little bistro has won a sizable fan following among Philadelphians for its incredible food and spectacular service. Bibou isn’t large and tables are at a premium, so make sure to make a reservation. You won’t get seated without one. Once you’ve arrived, pretty much everything on the menu is worth your attention. The offerings change seasonally, but some of the best include the exceptional bergamot-infused foie gras crème brulee, which is a house specialty, as well as the astounding pork rillettes with pickled sunchokes. If the bone marrow is on offer, you absolutely need to order it. For entrees, the duck confit is a French specialty executed to perfection, and while the braised pig’s foot may sound gross, it’s filled with foie gras and French lentils and it's delectable. Bibou is BYOB and cash only, and people bring some truly spectacular wines to pair with this food.

Bibou
1009 S. 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 965-8290
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