For decent sushi on South Street, Shiso does the trick - Review - Philadelphia - The Infatuation
"Shiso Noodles is quintessential South Street. The dining room has some nice touches, like a glass entryway and a u-shaped sushi bar where you can watch the chefs torch miso cod, but there are also groups in the corner going shot-for-sake-shot before heading to Philadelphia Eddie's for an ankle tattoo. It’s an energetic, easy place where the chance of getting overwhelmed by the enormous menu is high. Skip the indecision—and the signature dishes—and opt for the starters and sushi. The juicy pork buns, wakame seaweed salad, spicy tuna crackers, and hand rolls are all good enough if you're in the area and after sushi. Food Rundown Wakame Seaweed Salad Shiso's seaweed salad has a sesame oil drizzle, which imparts a nutty element to the otherwise salty-sweet dish. It's a good thing to snack on before moving onto the heavier items. photo credit: Alison Kessler Pork Buns There's a nice sear on the meat, and the sansho mayo gives a creamy, citrusy kick. This is the best meaty starter here. photo credit: Alison Kessler Chicken Wings Even with the spicy yangnyeom sauce, these wings are bland. Skip 'em and order the spicy tuna crackers instead. photo credit: Alison Kessler Spicy Tuna Crackers A little unwieldy to eat, but the combination of crispy rice and silky, spicy tuna is delicious all the same. photo credit: Alison Kessler Ribeye Sukiyaki The ribeye is fatty and unpleasant to chew, and the dashi broth is underseasoned. If you want noodles, go for the tonkotsu ramen instead. photo credit: Alison Kessler" - Alison B. Kessler
