Japanese sushi and izakaya · Queen Village, Philadelphia

Royal Sushi & Izakaya

Name: Royal Sushi & Izakaya
Address: Philadelphia, United States
Price range: $$

Royal Sushi & Izakaya: Japanese sushi and izakaya in Queen Village, Philadelphia. Critics: 85% liked it, from 9 reviews (2017 to 2025).

Bib Gourmand (2025)

Why go

Jesse Ito's sushi and izakaya on South 2nd Street.

What the critics say

Critics: 85% liked it, from 9 reviews (2017 to 2025). Written up by The World's 50 Best (North America's 50 Best Restaurants) 2025, MICHELIN Guide 2025, The Infatuation 2024.

The crowd: 4.7 of 5 on TripAdvisor (30 ratings), kept apart from the critics on purpose.

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The big-night tables of Philadelphia

Neighborhood: Queen Village
Price: $$
Website: royalizakaya.com

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