QU JAPAN BISTRO & BAR

Nice quiet place to eat, really good food & drinks. Nice size bar, very clean bathroom. I went on a Saturday evening with a party of 4 & it was no wait.

We went for happy hour on Saturday 1pm-3pm $6.50 for all the food on the happy hour menu and $8 cocktails. The lotus blossom drink was so good it’s a lychee martini. But will sell out fast . The sushi was big and fresh! The wings was so good and crispy. Cute vibe . Solo date friendly. Small place . Good customer service. Good for date or girls day out

We went to this spot for lunch. We ordered their chicken teriyaki bento box and the chicken fried upon both of which were lacking flavour overall. We also ordered their lunch specials 3 rolls for $18: spicy crunch salmon, California roll, salmon avocado roll, eel avocado roll, yellowtail scallion roll and Alaska roll. I liked that their rolls were packed with rice around. My favourite was the spicy salmon! Overall we might come back for their happy hour which is $6.50 per food item.

I went there for a happy hour on Saturday but the food was not fresh enough. I have tried the eel avocado and California rolls, which were average at best. However, the seaweed salad was a highlight—it was delicious and served in a generous portion. I even took half of it home, and when I ate it the next day, it tasted just as good. The service was a strong point; the waitstaff were friendly and efficient. I also liked the overall vibe of the place, which was beautiful, relaxed and enjoyable.

The hostess in the front desk was so educated and cooperative. I regret I did not get her name. I was full of luggage and other traveling equipment, and she could not have been more cooperative. Jeanine then was the most gracious server whose recommendations were on point. I was not planning on getting "Salmon Dream" but it was one of the most delicious and intriguing Japanese dishes I've ever tried. This dinner was quite memorable and very well priced during Happy Hour. There were no gimmicks. Rather, quality galore.

Weekend happy hour yes please! Great sushi spot in Center City. The happy hour menu has most of your classic sushi roll and appetizer choices. The veggie gyoza was delicious. We also ordered the meet me in the summer roll which was refreshingly good. The mango added a nice sweetness that I wasn't sure if I would like, but it was good.

Came for happy hour and absolutely loved it. Happy there's happy hour even on Saturdays! There's a full food menu with apps, sushi, entrees and even dessert. Along with alcoholic stuff. Got a yellowtail scallion and salmon avocado and they were packed with fish for $6!! They did not skimp. The table next to us got fried rice and chicken wings and they were big portions too. Flavors were great for all the fish. Cute and cozy interior.

For happy hour- Food was fresh, well cooked, and felt authentic. atmosphere was great! Service could be faster if the staffing is more and each person was friendly :) I recommend this place for fun happy hours and to vegetarians! You can’t go wrong w HOT sake w happy hour to begin your night

QU Japan Bistro & Bar 是一家让人回味无穷的日式小酒馆，体验感满分！ 环境氛围非常棒，带着现代感的日式风格，灯光柔和、空间雅致，既适合朋友聚餐，也非常适合约会或一个人放松小酌。背景音乐舒服不吵，整个用餐体验非常放松。 菜品方面真的是惊喜连连！我点了他们的 Omakase 套餐，每一道寿司都新鲜细致，刀工讲究，味道清爽又层次丰富。特别是 Toro 和 Uni 的搭配，鲜到想落泪。热菜部分也很出色，照烧黑鳕鱼和松露炒饭都让人惊艳。 鸡尾酒也值得一提，调酒风味日系融合得很巧妙，Yuzu Gin Tonic 清爽解腻，简直是完美搭配。 服务方面也是无可挑剔，服务员非常专业又细心，对菜品了解很透，推荐也很到位。 整体体验就是"精致但不拘谨"，有温度、有态度，是那种吃完马上想再来的地方。强烈推荐！

Decent spot here for happy hour sushi. We arrived only a few mins before happy hour ended, and the staff graciously gave us the happy hour menu/prices. We ate very well, ordering 10 different menu items in total among 3 people and 3 cocktails for less than $100. I'd call that a win! The sushi is pretty good. I didn't personally care for the crunchy tuna rolls but this was more personal preference. All the other rolls I ordered were fantastic. Everything was very fresh and the rice was seasoned well. The maki rolls are slightly on the small side, but they were also $6.50 or so, so no complaints. The cocktails were eh. My girlfriend and I each tried a mojito and they seemed very low on alcohol and also no sugar. It was more like soda water and mint, to be honest. Price was reasonable but not that great. Should have tried the sangria... It would had been nice if the happy hour menu had some description to what the rolls are/have in them; we were surprised on a few. Overall a good spot for budget friendly sushi but maybe skip the cocktail or go with beer/wine.

Overall everything was pretty good and fresh ! My favorites were the lemongrass chicken soup and the crispy spicy. Side note: I've been here twice and had a better experience on a weekend (food tasted fresher) Sizzling roll (3/5): This wasn't my favorite, but that's because i don't like to combine sweet with sushi but if that's ur thing then you'll love this roll Salmon avocado (5/5): Classic, fresh Crispy spicy (5/5!!!): The crunch texture from the salty fried seaweed was deliciously paired with the creamy tuna on top Shrimp tempura (5/5): Classic! Spicy tuna (5/5!): Tuna tasted fresh and I really enjoyed it. I would get this instead of the crispy spicy if it's not happy hour! Lychee bellini (5/5): soooo delicious, love this twist on the classic lychee martinis that are served at sushi places I enjoy coming here during happy hour, i think it's a great bang for your buck! Will return!

Such a good deal to go for happy hour! It's $6.50 per food item on the happy hour menu and everything was delicious. The staff were super attentive and friendly. Service was incredibly quick. Location was very well decorated.

Don't sleep on Qu sushi - there are tons of sushi jawns all over Philly who can make a decent tempura shrimp spicy tuna speciality maki, but few actually have legit seafood including ikura, toro, and uni. I've eaten sushi all over the US and Canada and I'd easily put them in top 5 for the price point. After almost 2 years in Philly I was coming to believe real sushi wasn't a thing here but alas I found Qu. There's something lovely about discrete sushi restaurants in business districts that I love. Service is punctual and excellent - the first time I visited and they didn't have uni in house at that time (came in at last call, understandable), she advised I called ahead since it's not super popular. The toro I ordered far exceeded expeditions - lightly torched with a touch of what looks like ossetra caviar. It was omakase level sushi without omakase prices. For lunch, you can get a beautiful sashimi set with a bowl of rice and miso soup for 17 dollars which is a steal in this economy (a steak bowl at chipotle is like 12 bucks now lol). Definitely will be returning!

Stopped by Qu with a big group of friends while visiting Philly and they were able to accommodate our reservation for 9 people at 8pm on a Friday! The sushi rice here isn't seasoned which I was a bit disappointed about -- had to dip the nigiri in soy sauce to punch up the flavor of some of the pieces -- but the fish was super fresh and the fish to rice ratio in the rolls was excellent. Definitely a solid option for Japanese food in the Center City area.

Qu has the BEST sushi happy hour in center city. Everything on the menu is $6.5 and so worth it! The sushi rolls are always huge and stuffed with fresh fish & veggies. The rice layer is always thin. Super delicious! The veggie gyoza and jalapeño wings are also go-to apps. The gyoza is stuffed with veggies and has a nice crispy edge. The wings are also crispy and perfectly sauced. It's a modernly decorated restaurant. The service is always quick & they always make sure to check in one last time for orders before happy hour ends which I appreciate. Highly recommend coming here for sushi!!

Pretty solid spot for Happy Hour in Center City! Everything is six dollars 5-7pm, including HH-sized starters, maki rolls, drinks, and even desserts. My go-to maki rolls are Salmon Avocado, Tuna, White Tuna Avocado, and the Yellowtail Scallion. I also love to get the White Tuna Jalapeno starter and a glass of cold sake. For dessert, the fried cheesecake with ice cream is worth trying, though just a warning that it is quite heavy! I've also had the chance to come in for regular dinner service a couple times and their specialty rolls are fresh. They are usually consistent -- I was only served much smaller rolls for HH once, and there is one server there who is less friendly than the rest, but usually everything goes pretty smoothly.

My flight was cancelled on a Sunday night and I was rescheduled for another flight Monday night. I had a chance to wander around the city and found this place. It was 5 stars all around! My server was sweet and very attentive. She had a wonderful recommendations and honest insight to the food and how it is prepared. Spicy edamame was delicious and had this crunchy texture. The tuna flight came with a cup of miso soup, just the right size. And the tuna flight itself was beautifully prepared and tasted fresh. Dining room is peaceful tables are well spaced. The decor is cute with all sorts of flowers on the walls. It was so peaceful. A little pricier than I would normally spend but I decided to treat myself after a really long weekend and night. It was worth every penny and if I were local, I'd go back at least 2-3 times a month.

Ordered take out. All the rolls were really good. The sushi & sashimi combo was fresh and came with a side roll - the spicy tuna roll. This roll was THICC!!! Very yummy. The other stand out was the Meet me in Summer22 Roll. It was delicious and flavorful. The Real Deal Roll was also pretty good, I'd say 8/10. Toro tartar was different. It doesn't come with a lot of chips, so just be mindful of that. Overall, enjoyable experience and I'd recommend sushi from here!

Great hidden gem! I got takeout sushi from here and it was delicious. The rolls were unique and flavorful. My favorite roll was 'Meet me in Summer 22', it had this passionfruit sauce on it that was to die for. The sashimi was fresh and the wasabi was abundant. Would def recommend!

Hotter than Summer $17 roll was overpowered by the cucumber. Would skip this next time The Real Deal $25 was a crowd favorite. We've ordered this twice now and enjoyed it both times Toro Scallion was good. A simple clean roll. Would get again Money Bag - just taste like a dumpling. Nothing special. Would skip

QU is up there in my top 3 for sushi rolls in the city. Their rolls are the largest by far that I've ever gotten -- still 6 pieces which is pretty standard, but the pieces are fat! Fish is also some of the freshest I've tasted in Philly (their yellowtail is the best I've had in the city). Not usually one for a vegetarian roll, but their mix vegi continues to make the rotation. Have not dined in, but I very highly recommend this spot for takeout.

Maybe we had a couple of new folks: the service was kind and we got what we needed but it was a little chaotic. But no real complaints. Food was really good. The yellowtail was soooooo good. Also suggest the shumai--perfectly sweet and slippery (lol only word i can think to describe) in all the right ways. A great neighborhood place for a fun night of happy hour (really good happy hour). Maybe not the best date night place but I'd suggest it for a sushi craving for sure.

Great Sushi Happy Hour! Taste: 3.5/5, Value: 4/5, Service: 5/5, Ambience: 4/5 We were craving sushi so we went for their happy hour where everything is $6. They have a wide variety of options. We got the spicy crunchy salmon, spicy crunchy tuna, and tempura shrimp rolls. The spicy salmon/tuna roll had a good amount of fish with a good amount of spice and had 6 pieces per roll. The tempura shrimp roll had 5 pieces, but the pieces were slightly bigger. The seaweed was a little soft/chewy. Not the greatest quality sushi, but cheap for happy hour!

2stars for recent delivery service. Ordered in advance and the restaurant did not start working on the order until after the 20 minute additional window (requested 6:30, delivery was confirmed for 6:30-6:50, they didn't start working on it until after 6:50). This is my go to, favorite place to dine in in, so this is a sad disappointment

Happy Hour is alive and well at Qu Japan Bistro & Bar! I loved the $6 happy hour specials they had during the week. Unlike most restaurants, Qu had a pretty generous happy hour menu and lots of options to choose from. Service was very friendly and quick! Food came out pretty fast. The restaurant is dim, and soothing. Perfect for after work get togethers or dinner dates with friends/family/significant other.

I liked coming here for the happy hour. Happy hour is 5-7 which is a very reasonable hour. Everything on their happy hour menu was 6 dollars. They have cool deals like two dollar double shot and then 1 dollar for juice, beers on tap, and also tons of sushi options. I liked the variety. You will deff leave feeling happy. Sushi is pretty tasty they fill the inside of the roll with lots of filling. It's deff worth checking out! The service is perfect. It's fast and efficient and legit if you look up someone will make sure you're being helped. The staff is top notch. Vibes and ambiance is cool. It's very clean and the music is loud. Overall would return and worth a visit , especially for HH

Went for a quick lunch with a friend and didn't disappoint. A little bit tucked away off of 17th Street, so you may walk right past it. Not too noisy for being right downtown. Busy but still attentive service. The food was great and came out quickly. Enjoyed the fried rice lunch special and the 2 roll special. Can't beat it.

Great food and well priced! Very nice staff and nice lunch specials the downside is this horrible sleepy piano music I'm falling asleep! So if ur tired and need a nap come here

Yesterday was our first visit to Qu for happy hour, and we had a good experience between the food and the service. The service was friendly and attentive. We were also able to use a check-in coupon for a free spicy edamame which was nice! For happy hour, everything is $6 which is averages to a decent deal for everything. For example, I think $6 for a Sapporo isn't that great, but $6 for a 6 piece roll these days, is decent. Food wise - all of the rolls we got were good, and I also enjoyed the crispy veggie gyoza. For a party of 3 that ate generously with 1 round of drinks, our bill came to $90 pre-tip. The next time I have a hankering for sushi and happy hour, I'll be returning to Qu!

I was staying at a nearby hotel when I suddenly had a craving for sushi. Fortunately, I saw that Qu Japan Bistro & Bar was nearby and immediately headed over. Upon arriving, I was immediately seated at a table. Service was fast, with the waitress coming by within several minutes to take my order. I ended up ordering a few plates of sushi. All the sushi here is high quality! They pack a lot of fish into their sushi, and everything is well assembled and beautifully presented. Even something as simple as cucumber is presented as expertly sliced spaghetti. Moreover, prices are very reasonable, including on alcohol, especially during happy hours. Overall, the lightning fast service, excellent food, and decent prices makes this restaurant worth a visit. If I lived in Philadelphia, I would visit Qu Japan Bistro & Bar on a weekly basis!

Been ordering from here for takeout for years, but recently went in person for new years. The sushi is consistently on point and very delicious. I really could tell no difference between how it is presented and tastes at the restaurant itself vs how it is when delivered to my home. Our only "complaint" from the NYE visit was that our alcoholic drinks were a bit too strong for both our likings. But that's chalked up to personal preference. The food is def the best sushi rolls I've ever had in my nine years in the city.

I was really impressed by QU Japan. I loved the happy hour special pricing- six dollar any roll from 5-7 on weekdays. As you can see from my photo, they're awesome rolls! Very little rice and filler. Plenty of delicious fish. I was worried about the quality since the pricing was so good, but the fish was extremely high quality. Everything was delicious. The drink specials are great too. $6 for well drinks, sake, etc is a steal! It is quiet and intimate inside and our servers were quick and friendly. The quality of the sushi for the price is a huge draw. I'm definitely adding this place to the rotation--it should be anyone's go-to for sushi at a great value. Total hidden gem!

Came for the happy hour on a week day and it was not too crowded! The rolls were stuffed with fish and pretty fresh (good fish to rice ratio). We ordered about 7-8 items and the service was also really quick. Would definitely come back again!

The food was amazing. Their selection was awesome, it was hard to choose what to try.

Went for the happy hour on a Friday--no wait, got seated immediately, and left satisfied. Rolls were $6.50 and PACKED with fish and avacado! Service was quick, m atmosphere was vibey, and the restaurant was clean. Drinks were alright (ordered a margarita for $8 which wasn't the best but for the price can't complain). Would definitely recommend the sushi but skip the drinks.

they do not advertise correctly or legally. the website from TODAY showing happy hour is 1-5pm. there is one sign on the door saying it's now only until 3. the waitress was incredibly rude and said "we don't use our website" WHAT?? the menu and everything is updated !!! they just don't want to accurately advertise so they can deceive customers. food is Mid tier at best, not worth the shit service or quality

I love sushi and glad I found a new spot to try the sushi. I have always done a take out but the place looks good with indoor and outdoor seating. A very wide spread of sushi's and my all time fav is Meet Me in Summer22. It is a very refreshing roll and I can't get enough of it. I would like to go back and try the bento box choices.

Here to add that they increased the price for all food to $6.50 - making some rolls only 50 cents cheaper which seems a little silly to consider this a "happy hour"

Qu has a great happy hour menu with many options. We enjoyed our sushi rolls and tempura. They had run out of their sangria by the time that we arrived so if you are interested in that, try arriving on the earlier side. The service was attentive and quick. The restaurant can get a bit loud so I'd recommend this spot for groups of friends - not necessarily an intimate dinner. There is an outdoor patio area that may be a better option!

The sushi here is sushi-ing! Awesome happy hour deal at a quality sushi place in center city. I literally always find myself coming back here for affordable quality sushi and I am so happy I have found a reliable place for sushi in philly. In my opinion it's hard to find a place here that meets both my quality and price factors. Food: they have a wide selection of rolls, other appetizers, and entrees. Happy hour deals have a good variety of it all too. Quality: sushi rolls are not skimpy. They load them up!! Sushi tastes fresh and the sushi rice isn't soggy or hard. Price: I normally come for the happy hour deals - $6 for everything on the happy hour menu including the drinks. Service: quick and attentive !

They have A happy hour that is amazing. They have sushi and drink specials and a full menu full of discounted. Happy hour food. They have music playing and it has a nice cozy vibe. Happy hour starts at 5 PM and I would definitely give this place a try. It can get busy fast so make sure you're there early!

Came here for happy hour on a Wednesday and they had plenty of seating! I love that their HH doesn't end until 7p. Servers are nice & accommodating. If you want Sangria and High Noon- get here earlier! They only have a limited quantity, I think they said 15 available per day. Food was great... although U was expecting more stuffings inside the sushi. Nonetheless, for $6 its a lot of protein and less rice. Such a great steal! I recommend getting the shrimp & veggie tempura off the HH menu. Great portion and variety. It included fried shrimp, broccoli, sweet potato, taro, and another root vegetable. If you get the sake off the menu, they bring you a little shot glass and small vase of sake. Also- if you check into Yelp, you can redeem a free spicy edamame! Definitely recommend this place

I heard whispers it might be the best happy hour in the city so I was excited to check it out. First off awkward start getting helped to be seated. However after being seated the service was amazing and proactive. Happy hour is a great deal and the best part is how broad their happy hour menu is --- it's not just sushi rolls. Everything is $6 from meat to seaweed salad, etc. Definitely recommend for HH and hope to come back to try more -- ideally one of everything d:)

Still one of the best happy hour sushi spots in the city, time and time again. Have been here many many times over the past 1/2 year or more since my first with lots of different friends, and it's been great every time. So glad it's here providing us great sushi for a good price. Thanks

Food - Good quality sushi, everything tasted fresh. It wasn't the best sushi I had ever had but considering the price it was great. 7.5/10 Service - Amazing service, from filling our waters to receiving our food in a timely manner to cleaning up dishes we were done with, top to bottom incredible service 10/10. Environment - We sat outdoors which was nice and everything was clean -- unfortunately, there was a lot of buildings all around so the view wasn't great. They could improve this by placing small lights on the table.

My friends and I stopped here for dinner and had an absolute blast! We got a mix of ramen, sushi and rice meals and we all loved everything we had. I got an avocado salad with mango dressing as well as a zesty roll. Both were bursting with flavor and were so fresh! Staff was also very friendly, constantly checking in on us and didn't mind that there were so many of us. I would go back in a heartbeat and absolutely recommend going there.

I've been here multiple times for Happy Hour. I always enjoy their rolls, especially spicy crunch crab roll and spicy crunch salmon roll. I ordered the salmon dream this time and liked it a lot. Service is just so-so. They don't come to your table often. Especially when it's really busy, I've waited around for a while before I could order more or ask for the bill. But $6 for rolls is a good deal, so I mostly don't mind. I haven't tried their regular menu but it's pretty lengthy. I just stick to HH deals.

I'm not gonna lie, Philly was look very grim to me early on. I love sushi and the first sushi experience I had in Philly was absolutely horrible. I don't want to name any businesses but this place has sushi falking apart, slimy, unappealing etc. Long story short QU Japan sets a bar that I feel all sushi places in Philly should stick toward. The people here are so accommodating and so nice. Anything you need to better your experience they will do for you. If sitting outside is cold, they'll move you in and put you by a warm vent, if your water cup is low they WILL notice and keep It full, if you need more sauce they WILL know somehow lol and fix it. Aside from the great service, the food is truly their staple. Talk about quality. All the rolls we ordered were freaking delicious! The salmon on the salmon avocado is so rich and buttery. I don't know if I'm describing it correctly but I know that's how it felt when I was chowing down lol. They take their time making that stuff for you and it really shows. I reccomend you come here down happy hour so it isn't as pricey. During happy hour the rolls are around $6. Come here and see the greatness for yourself.

Food: 9/10 fresh sushi, the rice to fish ratio is great, they really load up all the fish!! Spicy edamame is soo buttery and good. Would stay away from ramen here as the sushi is much better. Atmosphere: 6/10 loud most dinner times, bathrooms are sometimes unclean Service: 6/10 sometimes rushed or a bit slow. Tips; happy hr M-F 5-7pm! Everything (apps, rolls, drinks) is $6 BUT NOT SPECIAL rolls just the regular ones. Been here more than five times and they never disappoint. Havent taken out yet but will try!

Is it possible to give this place 100 stars? 10/10 for the food. Everything was so fresh. 10/10 for the people. They were knowledgable and friendly. They were also attentive, which I appreciated. I had asked the waitress for the sweetest cocktail and she did not disappoint. I definitely recommend for empress float if you have a sweet tooth! 10/10 for the music! I mean - Can we talk about the music?! Covers of popular songs but just sweet enough for the lovely ambiance of the evening. The purple fries were to die for!!! I wasn't much of a fan of the scallop carpaccio but to each their own! I can't deny that it was fresh though. And lastly, Lover Platter. I 1000% recommend. The Yellowtail was AMAZING as well as the tune and salmon and fiery roll. I loved it here. Absolutely no complaints whatsoever. I've already recommended it to everyone. This place deserves to be bragged about.

- specialty rolls were unique and delicious - the servers really friendly and attentive - the dining area was tastefully decorated with plants accenting the light wood fixtures. there's only a small sushi bar to sit at, but plentiful tables/booths

DELICIOUS! So friendly. Very clean! Not cheap but I would definitely go back! Great location!

service was speedy and they were very attentive! food was also out very quickly. the happy hour menu is SO good everything is $6. we got two rolls, pork gyoza, and tonkotsu ramen (this was not on the happy hour i think it was ~$14). sushi was fresh and good (according to my friend i don't eat seafood) pork gyoza was very good, crispy, and piping hot ramen was good - not the best i've had but i appreciated its simplicity. i felt that the broth was lighter/less fatty than other ramen i've had and it didn't make me feel as weighed down/dehydrated after having it. the noodles weren't too soft and had good texture!

Wonderful service. Great ambiance. The nicest staff and the most delicious sushi. I especially enjoyed the Kissimmee roll

I went to Qu Japan for happy hour and they have a great happy hour that runs from 4-7pm. They have a lot of great food options which I feel like happy hours don't typically have. Their sushi rolls are all 6 dollars and drinks are 6 or 7 dollars and they have options like sake, beer, and hard liquor with the option to add soda for an extra dollar. The rolls are really good and they do not skimp out on the filling for the inside which I really appreciate. The other thing I like about this place is that there is hardly ever a wait unlike most other happy hours in center city. There is also an indoor and outdoor area so there is a good amount of seating. The service can be a bit slow sometimes because there aren't too many workers, but for the most part this place is great and it has become one of my go tos for happy hour in center city. Ps make sure to check in to Yelp for free edamame!

Came back for happy hour yesterday and this place is still one of my favorites. The menu is huge with so many great food and drink options! Indoor and outdoor seating available. It was packed yesterday so service was a bit slower than usual, but it was only because they were so busy. Ordered the sweet potato roll, spicy crunch shrimp roll, spicy crunch yellowtail roll, salmon skin q roll, spicy edamame, seaweed salad, shumai, vegetable spring rolls and salmon dream. Spicy crunch yellowtail roll, sweet potato roll and vegetable spring rolls were the winners from last night. Highly recommend this place!!

Came here for HH and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity. All the fish fresh, and they didn't skimp on it in the rolls. We tried a few more rolls than pictured, but ultimately liked the crunchy salmon and yellowtail scallion here, we ended up getting seconds of this. The Crunchy Spicy was very good too, we much preferred this over the regular spicy tuna roll. With how much fish they put into it, you seem to be getting relatively equal amounts in either option, even though the crunchy spicy is only 3 pieces. Tempura and spicy edamame came out piping hot, seasoned well, and the salmon dream and white tuna jalapeño were well worth it to me. Our servers were attentive, and it was more of a relaxed environment. Will def be back here soon