Shiso Noodle and Sushi Bar

I generally enjoyed the meal. Service was good. Didn’t have a busy restaurant vibe. Maybe picked a bad time. The bun and the udon stood out to me. Might give it another try

The food was incredible! We sat at the sushi bar, the chefs were very nice. May be our new favorite sushi spot. You must get the chef’s special roll, and the ramen! LOTS of fish in the sushi!!

Holy smokes. First experience at Shiso was incredible, do people know about this place yet? The Mazeman with Ribeye and umami bomb was phenomenal and the Kaarage chicken was low-key my favorite thing, my kid and I devoured it. They were kind enough to put the spicy sauce on the side. The highlight (not pictured) was the Black Cod ramen. The fish had a surprisingly buttery Seabass texture, perfect flake, light and flavorful. Amazing.

I recently dined at Shiso Noodle and Sushi Bar in South Philly and it was an unforgettable experience. The atmosphere was comfy and cozy, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed meal. The service was excellent, with attentive staff ensuring we had everything we needed. The sushi was amazing, crafted with precision and care. We also tried the freshly made ramen and udon, which were out of this world. Every dish we ordered became an instant favorite. Sitting at the sushi bar allowed us to enjoy the full experience. Watching the chefs meticulously craft each piece of sushi was a highlight of the evening. I highly recommend Shiso for anyone looking to enjoy top-notch Japanese cuisine in a warm and inviting setting.

Literally writing this as I’m sitting at the bar because everything was so good. First time here and they did not disappoint. We did the chef’s choice 18 piece sushi plus a Black Cod noodle dish to share. Oh and we had the tuna cheek appetizer. The food was all incredible and the service was just as amazing. You could watch every employee here and see their focus on perfecting whatever they were doing. We can’t wait to come back, likely later this week.

Highly recommend. We went for Valentines dinner which was extremely busy but the service was still good. The food was excellent. We sat at the bar and watched them prepare our food.

Hands down one the top sushi spots in philly and very glad I found this place. Went on a Saturday night and the place wasn't packed (not sure why because DAMN GOOD SUSHI)!!! Ordered a variety of dishes and there wasn't a single thing I didn't like. We got a seat at the bar too which I highly recommend if you like to see what's going on in the kitchen. The chef made sure to ask if we liked our dishes as well. Very friendly atmosphere and highly recommend visiting for a bite to eat.

Craft noodle was pretty good. Personally I liked the mazemen better than the ramen because of the texture of the noodle. Appetizers tasted good too however it took a long time for the first bite to be served.

The food was a bit pricey but absolutely delicious. Definitely will be a new date spot for me and my partner. We especially enjoyed sitting at the bar and chatting with the chef.

Was looking forward to try the sushi & noodle spot on South street, but was a bit disappointed... I saw the chirashi bowl pictures which had some nice cuts, and with $52 price tag it was fair, however what I got for the 15-piece wasn't quite worth it... The fish was pretty fresh, wasabi seems not from the tube/fake, which is a plus, and there was 2 pieces of scallops and 1 small sweet shrimp. But otherwise just the common tuna, salmon, yellowtail, snapper, a few ikura and even 2 kani The chu-toro (medium fatty belly) supposed to melt in mouth, but it had strings of tough tissues that were not chewable, reduced the overall buttery texture. Moreover their sushi rice was mushy and too warm- caused the sweet shrimp edge heated up and semi-cooked... The server and chef were pretty nice and offered a $5 discount due to the rice issue, but even so the bowl wasn't worth the price. Most of their small size dishes were raw fish (which I already had), maki/rolls (which would have the sushi rice issue), so I left semi hungry:( Should have ordered noodles in the first place, which seems to be freshly made and thick cut, may give it a try next time.

Food was ok, but at least 2x the cost of most Japanese places in the city, and basically the same quality. The space is nice but we definitely won't be back at that price point. Service was fine.

Arriving early on a Friday evening, we almost missed the door, which looks like the entrance to a nightclub. We entered into a beautiful space that mixes industrial, modern, and traditional styles. Particularly enjoyed the open kitchen, which is surrounded by bar seating--we noted many who came in after seem to be neighborhood regulars taking up their spots by the bar. We chose a small plate to share and a specialty maki roll. The Pork Buns (2 pieces, lettuce, cucumber, namasu, spicy sansho mayo, bun bbq sauce) were some of the best I've had--great flavor, texture, and a good size. The Downtown Roll (salmon of crunch spicy tuna roll, smelt roe, shiso) was also delicious. We each got a bowl of ramen, both of which came with the thinner, straighter ramen noodles. While I tend to prefer the wavy egg-ramen noodles, these were perfectly prepared. I went with the traditional Pork Tonkotsu Ramen (super tender toroniku kakuni (craised pork jowl), Hakata style 30 hours rich and smooth tonkotsu broth, shoyu nitamago egg, menma, cabbage, negi, and chef's pork umami bomb), which benefited greatly from part of my fellow-diner's spice bomb. That said, the pork was some of the best I've had! The egg was unmarinated, but was the correct texture. My fellow diner tried the Ribeye Gyukotsu Ramen (thin slices of ribeye in our original umami gyukotsu (beef bone and marrow) broth onsen tomago, shoyu daikon, moyashi, negi, shiso, beef umami bomb), which had a wonderful flavor, though I preferred the pork in mine over the ribeye. Definitely look forward to returning to try more dishes, including the server-recommended Spicy Tuna Crackers (crispy sushi rice crackers, jalapeno, namasu with spicy mayo) and the Ribeye Sukiyaki Udon (thin slices of ribeye, onsen tomago, naruto, shoyu daikon, negi, nori, beni shoga, panko flakes, and shrimp katuo powder).

Chef's chirashi was a treat! And the miso black cod is as tasty as the reviews describe. Service in here was fast but a bit too attentive at times-- maybe that's the counter experience or just the fact that it's a newly-opened spot? Regardless, we loved getting to watch our food being made. The lighting is low, the music is cool, and I'm really pleased with how high quality the food tasted. Will definitely have to return to try more things off the menu (the noodles!!). Note: this is NOT a BYO establishment, despite what some articles say online. They have a liquor license and a full bar.

Shiso might be our favorite new restaurant! Staff were so attentive and nice, especially our server, I don't remember her name but she was our server 4/5, very genuine and recommended great dishes, I can't remember her name but she loves German Riesling! We got few sushi making and tamaki, and we had oysters to start, everything was amazing! I look forward to coming back!

Noodle was ready, but chef forget to prepare the noodle soup. So we have to wait for the noodles soup to be ready, it took so long, then the noodles were soggy. Also, the noodle soup was no flavor.

I had an amazing night here at Shiso. We sat at the sushi bar right in front of Chef Yonten to see his work and have a great conversation with him. I had the Pork Toroniku Tonkotsu Ramen, Negi Toro U-Temaki, and a taste of the Monkfish Liver appetizer. My group ordered some other things and they all enjoyed their food as well. Usually I'm skeptical trying ramen outside of my favorites, but I was pleasantly surprised with my tonkotsu ramen. I was happy with the portion as there were plenty of noodles and tender pork jowl. The broth had the perfect richness and depth. I forgot to order a spicy bomb for my ramen, but the ramen was perfect as is. Something different about this ramen was the onsen egg it came with, which is nice for a change compared to your typical marinated soft boiled egg. The quality of everything especially the fish was so fresh. The monkfish liver was so clean-tasting that you would probably never guess you were eating liver. The restaurant has a modernly intimate vibe in addition to the open kitchen and sushi bar. They're currently working on their liquor license so I can't wait to see what cocktails they may offer. Chef Yonten is not only very skilled but knowledgeable in his work as he was educating us on what was being served and where everything was from. The attention to detail and service topped off the amazing food. Thank you and Chef Yonten and Peter!

Really nice ambiance! We need more restaurants with an upscale vibe on South street. The Wasabi cocktail (Tokyo Fire) was the highlight of our dinner - too bad it was coming off the next day from the menu per the server. The Lychee cocktail (Lychee luxury drop) was okay, have had better. The Kyuri roll was OK and so was the Ribeye Gyukotsu Ramen - flavor was underwhelming while the black pepper was quite overwhelming. I see a lot of great reviews so maybe it just doesn't fit my personal taste.

Finally! Top notch sushi and noodles on south street!! Can't wait to come back and try the ramen because the sushi was some of the freshest and most flavorful that I have had in a while. The space is very cool as well! That scallop roll was incredible. Rooting for this spot!

New noodle and sushi restaurant in town and I had to try it out! The crafted fresh ramen is what got my attention, yum! There were 4 of us and we all got the ramen - it did not disappoint! Love how the ramen was so al dente and broth was so tasty. We saw that there was monkfish liver on the menu and that was a must try. It's not often we get to eat monkfish liver. If you're into something different, get it! There was uni on top too ~ We got a couple of appetizers since everything looked so delicious. We liked how the menu was simple and easy to read. Prices were reasonable too. The service was great! Once you walk into the restaurant, everyone welcomes you. The server was super friendly and answered all our questions. The interior and ambiance was very modern. I like how it's spacious and the bar area is an awesome piece to the restaurant. Will go back again to try the sushi and sit at the bar area.

Good food, friendly service... not BYOB anymore Brought a chilled bottle of wine thinking they didn't have a liquor license yet.... $35 corkage fee was too steep for my liking, so decided to save the bottle for another occasion. We started with the crab/eel maki special.... It was average. The ribeye ramen, however, was fantastic with rich broth and chewy noodles. The u temakis were fresh, but had better (NYC's Nami Nori is a must try).

Great new noodle & sushi bar on South Street in the old Serpico space. Open show kitchen & bar leads to a fun experience. Service was excellent. We started with the Miso Black Cod which was seasoned just right. We then went in for the Ramen. I had the Yasai Ramen which is vegan with delicious roasted & toasted tofu, so good. DD had the Ribeye Gyukotsu Ramen, broth was very rich with complex flavors. Noodles are made on site. Huge portions! I will definitely be back.

This is my new MOST FAVORITE sushi place in Philadelphia by far. My boyfriend and I randomly found Shiso here on Yelp and almost didn't go in because from the outside- it didn't look like much. But WOW- we are SO happy we did. This is in what used to be Serpico- on South just west of 6th Street. Brick building you can't see in the windows but the restaurant is BEAUTIFUL. Modern, open kitchen with a wrap-around sushi bar, tables, booths, and a bar. Very upscale. Very good vibe. If there's one thing to know about Shiso- there sushi might be the freshest we've had in Philadelphia. We ordered a bunch of sushi - Toro (Tuna), Sake (Salmon), Hotate (Scallop), Hamachi (Yellowtail) and some rolls. Each bite after the next was better and better. This sushi is SO FRESH. The rice is perfectly soft and well seasoned. The overall taste is was pure enjoyment. I wish I remembered our server's name but I don't- she was excellent. Offering all kinds of info about the menu and checking back in just enough time to address our needs. While there was only one other party there on a Thursday night- I wanted to make sure to write a review to ensure this place sticks around a LONG time- please go check it out and enjoy!!!

Service and food were great! Our server recommended the Miso Black Cod and it was Incredible!

Best sushi I've had since I've lived in Philly, and I'm going on 5 years! We sat at the sushi bar and got the 18 piece Chef's Choice. Every piece was delicious and fresh, from chef's hands directly onto our plates and into our mouths. We savored every beautiful, inventive bite. Definitely going back soon--this is our new fave sushi spot! Drinks and service were excellent as well, and considering the amazing quality, pretty reasonably priced! We went at about 5:30 pm on a Saturday so it was pretty chill. I imagine this place will be hopping at all hours soon!

Nice ambiance and decor! Music was a bit loud but it seemed hip and lively. The ribeye tataki was very soft with a nice sauce. It tasted a bit odd with the microgreens but overall still delicious. The miso cod was also a hit! The cod had a nice savory flavor and it was very almost pillowy in texture. The shrimp tempura udon had a deep rich broth (best part!). the noodles seemed fresh and had a nice bounce but the shrimp tempura did not stand out (shrimp was small and batter didn't have much of a taste) I would suggest the eel and spicy tuna roll over the scallop (although all three were good, the eel and spicy tuna were a bit more flavorful) Overall highly recommend!! Probably my favorite sushi spot.

What a splendid and delicious evening out. This elegant but casual place is great for a date, or small group gathering. (There was a 25th birthday party going on in one spacious corner but interfered with our conversation not at all.) My sister was on a rare visit here from Florida so we wanted someplace special where we could chat and catch up and share great food. Shiso was the perfect choice. In the space of former restaurant Serpico, Shiso Noodle is far more creative and elegant than the name would lead you to expect. Everything on the menu sounded appealing but we settled on sharing two small plates -- the crispy rice with tuna tartar atop drizzle of spicy mayo -- cravably good! and the Toro tuna roll -- which had a lot of tuna and a thin veneer of rice. So delicious. My sister ordered a pho dish which she loved. It was beautiful but, since I have a shellfish allergy which ruled out their pho broth, the waiter suggested I try a Ramen, which had a different broth. I ordered the Vegetarian Yasai Ramen. (Though I could also have had the pork or beef ones). It was amazingly delicious. They hand make their own noodles and the taste and texture is perfect. We also shared a 1/2 carafe of cold sake which was served in a beautiful, clever blue and clear glass vessel. We were definitely too full to order dessert but the three offerings looked interesting. The menu changes somewhat now and then but I can only add I'd like to try anything they make. Everything was crafted so carefully and you can always taste that level of care. It's the added special ingredient between good and great.

Delicious! Had family in town and we went here, and everyone's meals were delightful. I had two U-temaki, which were both fresh and delicious. My sister ordered ramen, which was flavorful and generously portioned. My boyfriend got the double fried chicken wings, and they were excellent, as were the shishito peppers (couple of hot ones in there!) and the edamame. We'll definitely be going back! The restaurant is unassuming on the outside, but elegant inside, and service was prompt and helpful.

Loved our experience at Shiso. We ate there earlier this summer and had their cold soba noodles and it was so good. Will be back

Beautiful restaurant and wonderful sashimi and sushi. Service was top notch and friendly. Fish was exceptional.

Great place in a location within walking distance from home. Great sushi, chef's choice was spot on, especially the otoro that we specified. Yummy and flavorful ramen. I look forward to going here often.

I was not aware until recently that Shiso Noodle & Sushi opened in the space that was once Serpico. South Street & 6th. We ordered avocado salad & spicy tuna crackers (4) both very good. Pictured are 3 additional rolls also very good. Service was great & friendly. It's basically the same ambiance when it was Serpico, nice, clean with an upscale vibe. Give it a try- great addition to the Queen Village.

We had an amazing dinner last night. What a gem and surprise on South street! We had the Pork Toroniku Tonkatsu and Mazeman ramen, Chirashi bowl and Hamachi Bontsu and Spicy crunchy tuna roll. What attention to details in terms of freshness and flavor combinations! Chirashi had one of the best, if not the best and the freshest ingredients in the city. Tonkatsu ramen is a must try - very complex umami flavors, al-dente noodles, and melt-in-your-mouth pork pieces... The chicken on the Mazeman ramen was SO good with juicy meat and amazing flavors from charred skin! A must try place!

Chicken ramen & vegetable ramen. Both were flavorful & delicious. Plan to return for sushi soon. Staff & owner were friendly & kind.

Amazing food - for apps we got the tuna rice cracker, miso cod, shrimp tempura (all excellent) but our favorite was the Ribeye Tataki. You must order that!!! The pork ramen also was delicious. Sorry I didn't take any pictures we ate it too fast!

Food was mostly excellent (we had sushi and noodles). Oddly the edamame was overcooked to the point of mushy. Service was really lacking - slow, server forgot about a dish that came 10 min after everyone else had finished eating. Nice decor.