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Master Sushi Chef from Raw Opens Kidari on South Street

Posted by Foobooz on April 22nd, 2013

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Chef Sam Yoon, who was the master sushi chef at Midtown Village’s Raw has gone out on his own and opened Kidari at 1824 South Street. The location was previously Pinky’s, Sunny Point and most recently, Umai Cafe. Through the power of a paint roller and a new sushi bar, the space has been transformed into a smart looking BYOB.

The menu features soups, small cooked and raw small plates, salads, maki, terayaki and specialty rolls.

Kidari Sushi Menu (PDF)

Kidari Sushi
1824 South Street
267-273-0426

Where We’re Eating: Yanako in Manayunk

Posted by Victor Fiorillo on February 18th, 2013

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If you still think Manayunk is a culinary wasteland, you’re wrong. Oh, there’s plenty of bad. But there’s also Clark Gilbert’s fine Italian destination Gemelli (which recently became Bisou), and Nongyao “Moon” Kraputhong’s always-reliable Chabaa Thai. And now Kraputhong has added Yanako, an elegant, tranquil Japanese BYO to the equation. The cooked food is fine, but the offerings from the sushi bar are truly excellent. The rolls tend to be complex, which is just the way we like them. And if the live uni and top-shelf o-toro tuna belly are available, you’d be a fool not to order them.

Yanako
4255 Main Street, Manayunk
267-297-8151
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Valentine Date Idea: Yakitori Boy for the Singing Couple

Posted by Foobooz on February 6th, 2013

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Blessed with a good set of pipes? Woo your loved one with song and sushi. Yakitori Boy’s prix fixe Valentine’s menu includes the pictured “Sweet Heart Sushi Rolls.” Then head upstairs to a karaoke room and serenade your significant other with the cheesiest love songs you can find. For someone, this is a perfect valentine. For more options, check out our Valentine’s day Guide.

2013 Valentine’s Day Guide [f8f8z]
Yakatori Boy [Official Site]

Rice-less Sushi at Zama

Posted by Foobooz on January 28th, 2013

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Be Well Philly checks out the rice-less sushi options at Zama. And even a sushi-averse diner enjoys the meal.

Zama’s Sushi Goes Rice-less (and we tried it) [Be Well Philly]

Numa Sushi Bar To Become Spike Mendelsohn’s Burger Spot?

Posted by Foobooz on January 21st, 2013

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Numa Sushi Bar had a sign posted that they were closing on Tuesday, January 15th. Oddly they were still operating on Wednesday but they did bail out on Restaurant Week. Michael Klein is speculating that the bi-level sushi bar that succeeded Moshi Moshi Sushi Bar might just be the location of Spike Mendelsohn’s Good Stuff Eatery.

In an interview with Eater, Mendelsohn said he had settled on a location ”on Walnut. Around that area. But it’s bad luck to give out the specific address.” Mendelsohn also said it would take a four-month build-out to open the burger joint.

If Good Stuff Eatery does indeed open on 18th Street, it will be the latest opening that makes that stretch one of the best lunch rows in Philadelphia with everything from ramen to vegan.

Pod Gives Its Menu an Update

Posted by Foobooz on December 19th, 2012

University City’s Pod gives itself an update, adding new cooked items and with the help of chef Makoto, chef and partner of Stephen Starr’s Makoto in Miami, a refresh on the sushi menu as well.

Each piece of sushi is now topped with a garnish to complement the texture and flavor of the fish. There are now also specialty nigiri rolls, including the “Vegan Stephen,” made with tempura zucchini, avocado, kanpyo squash, eggplant and roasted pepper.

More new menu items & a late-night happy hour »

Signs of Life for Royal Sushi & Izakaya

Posted by Foobooz on October 3rd, 2012

Royal Sushi & Izakaya has posted a job opening at Foobooz Jobs for a sushi sous chef. Construction has been ongoing at the long waited for Japanese pub and sushi spot on 2nd Street. A sushi sous chef position being posted is a sure sign, the opening is near.

Sushi Sous Chef [Foobooz Jobs]
Royal Sushi and Izakaya [Official Site]

Sushi Pop-Up at Franklin’s in East Falls

Posted by Foobooz on September 26th, 2012

On Thursday, September 27th, Makiman Sushi will be popping up in Franklin’s East Falls. The Makiman peeps are friendly with the owner of Franklin’s, often coming in for karaoke, and decided that a sushi night would be a fun thing to do.

Makiman which has locations in Medford, New Jersey, Northeast Philadelphia and on Spruce Street in Center City will be offering several of their favorite rolls including their Cap’N Crunch, Sixers roll and a several other new rolls. Gekkeikan Sake will be on hand with specials. Franklin’s will also be featuring their weekly karaoke starting at 9 p.m.

Franklin’s East Falls [Facebook]
Makiman Sushi [Official Site]

Noodle Bar Coming to Drexel’s Campus

Posted by Aubrey Nagle on August 28th, 2012

It looks like the Dragons are jumping on the noodle bandwagon. Drexel University is installing Market 16 & Noodle Bar at 34^th and Market in the first floor of the campus parking garage. The Noodle Bar will provide tea and sushi in addition to its titular dish.

Named after the parking garage’s number on the official campus map, Market 16 will provide fresh produce and “global flavors” to the area. The opening date is this fall despite construction looking very preliminary at the moment. Dragons like myself can cross their fingers for some student-oriented pricing a bit closer to home than Penn’s Fresh Grocer.

Market 16 & Noodle Bar [Drexel University]

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