Royal Sushi & Izakaya

Japanese restaurant · Queen Village

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Jesse Ito’s intimate omakase (eight seats, two nightly seatings) anchors a lively walk-in izakaya. A perennial critical favorite and 2025 James Beard Best Chef finalist, it’s where Philly’s sushi standards are set.

https://royalizakaya.com/sushi
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780 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Get directions

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