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Neighborhood: Market East
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We came here for my first time at Sips, but decided to return after tasting the yummy spicy tuna roll and other Sips goodies.
I've bad experiences with swanky sushi places-- they're usually not as good as the decor they have. I had my reservations, but I was pleasantly surprised when the food came out. The o-toro was SOOOO good. Most places I've been to haven't had the best, where it's too fatty. This, however, was the perfect balance of tuna meat and fat. Mmm!
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It would have been helpful to know that white tuna (aka, butterfish) is known for causing digestion issues... especially since I ordered the white tiger roll, loaded with white tuna, about an hour before I had to pedal my company's wares for three hours at an exhibit hall cocktail party nearby.
That information would have been useful. Never again!
Last week's dinner/gastrointestinal lesson was my second time trying Raw. My first visit was at least two years ago, during the dreaded Restaurant Week. On that occasion, my friend and I had to send cocktails back twice and put up with a know-it-all server who insisted that eel could not be removed from (the top of) a specialty roll because "it would compromise the flavors of the roll." Although we did enjoy most of the dishes we ended up ordering that night, the experience as a whole fell flat and I did not return...
Until last week. I was in the area and had time to kill, so I pulled out my iPhone and utilized my yelp app to find a nearby sushi restaurant. Raw was very close, and since it had been so long since my last visit, I decided to give it another try. My server was great, and repeated the specials several times at my request because I couldn't decide. I usually stick with regular tuna or even yellowtail, but something on this evening told me to go balls to the wall and try something different. Enter the aforementioned white tiger roll. In fairness, I enjoyed the roll, although I still preferred the taste of regular tuna to the fattier consistency of white tuna.
The roll, a bowl of miso soup and a cosmo ended up costing a quick forty bucks, including tip. I wish I could point my finger and blame it on the ambiance, or the location or something... but I can not. I'm just not all that impressed and I think there is better sushi to be had, in swankier digs, around the city at the same price.
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This review is just for Center City Sips, and just for the tasty bits they include on their menu.
The drinks are the deal of the century. $2 bottles, $3 wine, $4 cocktails are some of my favorite in the Center City Sips - "Sake Tango" and "Pink Bubbly" (resembling a cosmo/champagne mash-up with frozen fruit. YUM.) Their $3 apts are ok for the price, but haven't exactly lulled me into staying for dinner.
We've gotten everything on their list for apts except the California rolls, and I'd say the Spicy tuna rolls and the chicken bites were the weak points, tasting a little pre-made, and lacking in any real interest or intrigue.
The Shrimp shumai and Pork dumplings, on the other hand, rocked my world. I know what people mean when they're talking about the attitude. This place is too cool for school, but the ambiance is great, and if you're there before 6, you're probably getting good real estate near the bar or in the court yard. PLUS, they have a court yard.
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I came here for Center City Sips. Drinks were ok, but the place was so packed, it took forever to get anything. I had the dumplings and a salmon roll. Nothing amazing especially for the price.
Ambiance wise it was nice, they have a courtyard area. Like another reviewer said, too cool for school.
Oh yeah, for the guys, the bathroom is a wall fountain. yeah, it's awesome. so awesome... you should go just for that... so awesome...
Perfect example of a restaurant failing miserably at trying to be overly trendy. We sat and ate in what looked like an alley in between two buildings. While the deep fried sushi roll was cool, it didn't taste all that great. Come to think of it, nothing tasted all that great. You wouldn't have known that by the bill though. That said, you definitely don't get what you pay for. New trend needed - food that tastes good. Fire the hippie minimalist decorator and hire a chef.
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Alright, so I vote for a half star button. What's with the only whole star business? I think its just another case of the man trying to keep us down. Well not me. Three and a half stars baby, thats my review and I'm sticking to it. Take that Yelp/the man.
So this place is kinda cool. The building is laid out like a shotgun apartment. Its narrow and sleek, stretching back from the foyer like an exaggerated hallway. The sushi bar invites diners to check out the fish as they pass on to either the remainder of the dining room or the outside saki bar. I like it. I have to say, its stylish, yet not over-blown and while the decor represents the price tag, neither elicits an audible guffaw from would be diners.
Sushi is a wonderful delight of tasty splendor, no denying it. But, in my experience, there are the places that make a killer, well constructed roll and then those that take the rice-fish combo outside of the box by creating a symphony of gastronomic ingenuity (go to Sushi Zen NYC, you'll see what I mean). Raw lands squarely in the former category and thats not a bad thing per se. As such, the key is all in the ingredients. The fish has got to be primo or its just going to let you down and Raw doesn't disappoint. While the dining is sold, this joint's highlight is the outdoor saki lounge.
Have a drink there during sips. Then have another. When you are well lubricated order some sushi and hang out for another round. Just ignore the D.J. spinning the latest blogosphere house-bangers at 300 decibels. I like house, but think of something better for a dinner/happy hour lounge - just a thought.
ps - If you have a sec check out the men's room. It wont disappoint.
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Fell in love with this place!
We sat outside in the courtyard and the atmosphere was great - felt kinda empty at first but thought it was nice to chill and enjoy the summer night in Philly. Gotta give two thumbs up to the DJ - he played a good mix of new hits and old schools and i felt like he was one of the best DJs I've listened to.
I ordered Pink Bubbly and Sake Fuscia (i think that was the name) and my friend ordered Fruit Sake and Ginger Blossom. The drinks can be pretty $pricey$ since it adds up quickly.
I ordered Sushi appetizer, Edamame, and Eel&Cucumber. Fresh and tasty- I would definitely go back. =)
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You absolutely must sit in their outside patio. The atmosphere is great. The sushi is beautifully presented and delish. The wasabi is grated fresh. The prices are middle of the line. The bathrooms are crazy weird! I go almost every time I'm in Philly.
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Omigosh, why did I never eat here before? Probably because it looks a bit snooty from the outside, and I'm not one for snoot. Well jimminy christmas trees, the food here is good. Like seriously good. And the fish was mad fresh, like melt in your mouth fresh, just how raw sushi should be. We had some of the special rolls and they were little mouthfuls of heaven. And the drinks are strong and good too. And yes, it is a nicer place, but not really snooty. They have an outdoor patio area, which I had no idea existed! The service was just fine too. All in all, an amazing meal. Only 4 stars cuz well, it is a bit pricey for this frugal frannie. But other than that, no complaints!
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Came here with a couple of my college friends on a weeknight. Seemed small from the outside, but decently spaced. But we were sitting near the kitchen so people were always walking by us. Sushi was yummy, and the drinks were good. Trendy and wallpaper was kind of cool. Mochi ice cream = delicious.
For bigger groups, I would recommend Haru instead.
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Friday and Saturday are amazing here - red, black, poshy ambience tempered with the friendly, casual wait staff is super fun. The sushi s fresh, lots of sauces, and consistently good. They opened up their courtyard so now you can eat outside on a nice night. They have amazing fruit-drenched house sake and a very nice sake and other cocktail menu. Their special rolls including the WHITE TIGER roll is seriously peerless ambrosia.
I would suggest this place for either a first date or something where you are trying to impress OR night with friends who like sushi. Its not good for kids or families unless you all like sushi and like to be loud like me and my fam.
However, I once ordered the spicy scallop roll and was expecting scallops with spicy sauce (similar to a spicy tuna roll), but I got a scallop roll sprinkled with red apparently spicy flakes. However, they did bring me a side of spicy sauce when I asked. I also will say it is pricey, but worth it on a Friday or Saturday out with friends.
And although this is one of my favorite restaurants that I am constantly recommending, I must admit that Mon thru Thursdays are a little...not fun. Less people and less of a crowd somehow detracts.
Also, Capogiro is right around the corner...
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Times change, and Raw has lost that fantastic glitz it had when it first opened. Yes, the samurai in the lavatory is still the coolest thing we've seen in a public bathroom, and the flat granite slab that serves as a co-ed sink is someday going to grace our home, but ambience isn't what we come for, we come for food.
The hot kitchen has suffered recently and that's been reflected in a menu that has dropped to a quarter the size it once was. The short lived tempura menu is no longer offered, a shame as the tempura was some of the best we'd tasted.
The Sake menu has also started to suffer due to supplier issues, with some of our favorite sake's no longer available. There are still some great offerings (try the black bottle) but it's always a disappointment when your old 'standards' go by the wayside.
Luckily, there's Chef Sam.
Chef Sam will be the only reason this place pulls through from the gutting of the hot menu. His skill with sushi is amazing and on this visit we tried his interpretation of Beef Negemaki, which was delicious. The bartender that evening, Chris (one of our favorites so tip him well) suggested it be served with a small portion of rice and I agree, it would be perfect with the delicious sauce.
Sam's sushi is always delicious. Check with him to see what he's brought in fresh the day you go. White Tiger is delicious though a tad spicy for me, but Sam is always happy to cut back on the spice when requested to.
If Sam's not there on the night you go, we suggest you come back another day.
We'll be trying this place every so often to see what happens as Sam takes the reigns of the hot kitchen and the place gets it's feet back.
The bell hasn't tolled for Raw yet, but the hunchback and his hammer have started climbing the steps.
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I went here with my friend for her birthday. Kick ass place. We had the boat of sushi. It was delicious.
The overall atmosphere was really cool...
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For me Raw definitely is a half star candidate, but I would vote for 2 1/2 not 3 1/2. It is definitely a scene during cocktail time - crowded and very noisy. Lots of people into being "seen" and in turn checking out others. The outdoor lounge area is definitely very cool and the defining feature, weather permitting. Place seemed to overloaded with young 20-something women in skimpy little dresses (Young single guys - might want to check it out!). The food: just OK. Sushi was certainly good, but there are many better places for sushi. I would rank Haru better on food, while also having a hipsterish nightlife vibe. But if you are looking for a sleek Center City nightlife scene to go with your Sushi you could do a lot worse than Raw.
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There was nothing wrong with my experience, just not great? The restaurant itself is very cool, caught myself staring a bit and I was with a very beautful woman so it must be ...I digress. Dinner was good, we got a bunch of rolls and sashimi, awesome mochi. Would I go back, yeah. Is it choice #1, no way.
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Four of us went and spent about $50 a person for a good amount of sushi and about 2 drinks each. I'm not well versed in sushi but I enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Extensive menu and drink list. Got to try Asahi Dark which I had never seen before. Not too bad. Most of the service including the hostess were very friendly. Our server was pretty attentive but we got a bit of a rushed vibe from her at times.
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Raw is hard for me. The seating area is kind of awkward. The service seems sort of impersonal. But the food is good in presentation and quality. It's not my favorite sushi place in Philly. It's not even my third favorite. But I find myself eating here at least every other month for lunch - the service is fast and I know what I'm getting. Not sure I'd go for dinner on purpose.
I typically get the bento box and an extra roll on the side (can't be a bull by eating like a field mouse). Big fan of the sweet potato in the vegetable tempura - and any time you wrap shrimp in bacon you are going to catch my attention.
Anyway - not my favorite - but its the kind of place you take clients to lunch... it's a descent meal and you know what you're getting. But if you're looking to get your sushi loving socks knocked off - I've got some other ideas for you.
PS - my nine year old loves this place - don't shy away from dragging kids. It's laid back and there is plenty of space between the booths.
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Excellent presentation. Daily specials usually include a few inventive rolls. Moody atmosphere (dark, ultra modern, sushi chefs somewhat hidden behind the bar). Impersonal wait staff (perhaps they are working on being ultra cool?).
Best part? The incredibly awkward bathroom downstairs. Women's on the left, men's on the right, and a shared sink area in between. Each and every time I am down there, someone thinks they've walked into the wrong restroom. It would be funny if it did not so clearly cause angst for the patrons.
At the end of the day, very overpriced - unless what you want to pay for is moody atmosphere.
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Very cool sushi/saki bar in downtown Philly. The sushi was very fresh and not outrageously priced. We went here on a Friday night and the hardest part was getting into the city from the 'burbs!
The atmosphere was definitely very cool and trendy; a more legit version of a trendy sushi place than we can find in the suburbs (not mentioning any names Kooma). We were there in the February but in the summer they apparently have a courtyard that you must sit in.
The food was great. The sushi tasted very fresh and it was very affordable for what I was expecting from the looks. Sapporo usually washes things down well also. I did not get a chance to try any of the Saki but the list looked very extensive so if you're a Saki-aficionado definitely try this place.
The other cool thing is the bathroom, it's sorta unisex. The sinks are unisex but the actual toilets are separate so it makes for some funny looks when you are washing your hands and a girl walks down thinking she is in the wrong place.
Good sushi all around. The space is pretty cool. The outdoor seating is actual outdoor seating! Some places put 1 crumby table in an alley and call it a patio but Raw's outdoor space is big yet chill (perhaps cuz we went at an off peak time). They serve hitachino beer which is a plus. Girls loved their bubbly cocktail. I'd go back.
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I am totally surprized people do not like the sushi here!! Being a obsessive fan of sushi.....I can basically live on sushi...ok ok back to the restaurant :) This place was by far the best sushi place in the country!! the sushi is out of this world....
I have been there twice, once with a bunch of friends...and then once with my bestfriend....okk soo lets talk about the place...going with a big group is good, cause you get a boot and thats great!! going with just one other person...make sure you are on a date..the second time I went with my friend..we were stuck in the middle of a bunch of two seater tables...and on either side of us were people on dates...I dont know what the others though....but while all the girls were trying to look cute and eat really danti..me and my friend were chowing down the sushi..it was that good!!!
I definately recommend it...its the best sushi place you can find in Philly! :)
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I came here for my birthday and.. the crowd.. Ugh..
I don't want to start pouring out the Hater-ade so early in my reviews.. but let's just say I can't stand a New Jersey accent-- it just makes me cringe. So, unfortunately I have to subtract 1 star for the hostess seating us right next to an obnoxious middle-aged women squawking over her new Blackberry while I attempt to have a nice conversation with my boyfriend.
As for the food, let's just say that it's forgettable. I remember more vividly the over processed hair of that middle-aged woman than I do the food I had that night. So I'm going to have to subtract an additional star for that fact.
But.. from what I DO remember, it was OK. Just OK. I've had better, but you definitely get what you're paying for. I strongly suggest you head over to Morimoto or even better, hop in your car and head to New York. =D
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Food...pretty pretty pretty good.
Service? Piss Poor. Horrid Host who tried to make us share a table with two other people we didn't even know. When all parties refused, he huffed off. We were about to leave, then the manager got us a table. We should have just left.
The waiter was decent but like the "Magic Man" (now you see him, now you don't) but this place is just trying too damn hard. Not everyone wants a NYC-Wannabe lounge to eat sushi in. Too bad, cause the food is fab.
Unfortunately, the rudness of the people working there was so off-putting, I doubt I will ever go back. Too bad for me I guess.
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So here we are - review #200 - and I am faced with the conundrum of dedicating it to an awesome dinner experience I had in Center City or a pathethic one.
100 people were asked "which would Barney choose?"
"Pathetic!"
"Survey says.....99"
I can't tell you how legit sushi is here in the states compared to its origin - but I know that when I first got into sushi, maki rolls were simple light and fresh - and if I was lucky, had a nice little kick.
but it seems like we have begun americanizing maki, because this is the second place in a row where they add so much shit to a roll that things just get busy. in this case, the rolls were topped with so much crap that if you were lucky enough to pick it up without it falling apart, there was no way it was all fitting in even my big fat Irish mouth.
and have you ever tried to eat a piece of maki in two bites - it doesn't work in general, and it's a downright disaster if it's a maki roll that somewhat resembles Tammy Faye Bakker.
and if you are going to make me work so hard, make it worth my while - but somehow this place managed to mix up so many textures and flavors and still elicit a 'Meh' after each bite.
But the good news is - the sushi doesn't make you gain weight....
because my two mediocre rolls cost me $38, and I threw up when I got that bill. That's what happens when you trust the 'specials' menu. It was special, alright.
I came here despite the less-than-stellar reviews from my fellow yelpers, but they all seemed to start with "we came here after drinking a lot of booze somewhere else..."
that might explain why they rated it higher than I would - lucky bastards.
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Not a big fan AT ALL. I made a reservation and when I arrived, my party and I were walked past about 3 open booths/tables and the host tried to sit us in the back with another couple, basically on their laps. Why would we need to sit Melrose Diner-style when there are a handful of open tables I have no idea. We opted to sit at the bar and while the service was efficient, I just felt like the bartender was trying to hard and commenting on everything we were saying - very strange. And she was gossiping with the other servers in front of us which was akward at best. The sushi was, in two letters - EH . . . nothing to write home about. Big enough to choke on which, when it comes to sushi is not a good thing. ;)
If you are in the mood for great sushi without the pretentious service, go to Shinju Sushi at 9th and Locust.
Don't ask me why I went to Philly to have raw food. Or why I went with a pregnant woman who couldn't eat any, but sat there with her california roll attempting to live vicariously through me and my $10 Oh-Toro, which was small and nowhere near giving me the Oh-face.
It's trendy, it's got the red lantern theme and suede booths. Not really my style though. Someone told me I ordered wrong, that I should go with the platters or combos, but out of our 6 orders, shouldn't something stand out?
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Not a bad location, the decoration was comfortable - tall cushioned lounge seating on one side, and wooden chairs on the other. Playing Nemo in the background, and an outdoor seating area.
Tried a variety of food, noticeable issue was that the appetizers were small. Gyoza (4) were tasty, and the spicy sashimi salad with the red hot sauce was amazing. The oshinko appetizer for $5 was expensive for only a few pieces of cut up oshinko, though.
Spider roll - not bad, although could be crispier (5 pieces). Wasabi Lobster roll was decent but tasted almost too much like mayo (5 pieces). The rainbow roll was standard (8 pieces).
The special roll of the night - a White Tiger roll - spicy white tuna topped with black tobiko, more white tuna, and eel sauce, was very tasty, and massive. I'll see if I can upload the picture later.
Overall, not bad, but expensive for the special sushi or appetizers - the regular rolls were great, though.
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I find Raw to be the ideal balance of cost and quality in a sushi bar.
All of their basic rolls are above average(the yellowtail, salmon, and tuna rolls are happy standards that I can always use to supplement the more over-the-top rolls that I get).
The Golden Tiger Roll is a veritable smorgasbord of various sushi flavors that will attack your taste buds(if you can fit a whole piece in your mouth). It is one of those specialty rolls that have like tunascallionspicysaucemasagoeelcucumberEVERYTHINGO HMYGOD that I like. I don't remember exactly what's in it but it is damn good.
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I went here for my birthday not too long ago. It was a superb meal, the best sushi I've had in Philly. I started with miso soup, nice and light. Then edamame and gyoza, both delicious.
Then I had the sushi raw deluxe platter, which is about 15 pieces of assorted sushi. All of it was very fresh and beautifully crafted. It was the first time I had eel and I loved it.
The waiter brought me some green tea ice cream and fried bananas for dessert. I had a massive quantity of food, all of it impressive. Nice interior as well.
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Sushi is okay, but nothing special. way overpriced for the quality.
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I came here with high expectations, since my boyfriend said "everyone" he knew thought it was the best sushi in town (even though I told him yelp only gave it 3.5 stars). In the future, I think I'll go with yelp reviews instead.
The atmosphere in Raw is very chic and trendy, with ambient lighting and music which complement the place. They have an outdoor patio which is very nice in the summertime. Indoors was also ok, even though our table was so close to the ones next to us, we could hear their entire conversations. If you want a booth, I suggest you ask for it when making reservations.
The appetizers and sushi were pretty good and tasted fresh. We had the spicy tuna tartare, which was yummy. We also ordered 3 rolls of sushi, including the special, the Drunken Tiger roll, which was really good. They also have an extensive, but pricey, sake list.
-1 because they are a bit overpriced, and because we had to wait soooo loooong for our food to come out.
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This place serves outstanding sushi. My only complaint is some of their sushi specials are HUGE (size of the sushi, not the serving)! Everything is priced moderately well. The drinks were OK, not really too strong. Overall it was a great restaurant and we really enjoyed ourselves!
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Food was decent (i've had WAY better), but the service was what ruined it all.
I dont know if they were just seriously understaffed or the staffing that they do have currently just sucks. Everything is a wait. We waited nearly 20 minutes before they even took our orders. And when they finally did take our orders it took forever to even get a plate of sushi! It's just sushi! It should not take that long. I would understand if the restaunt was packed, but that was not the case.
I wouldnt recommend anyone going here unless they enjoy nice decor and that's it. That's all they really have to offer. Would i return again? Probably not.
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I wasn't going to visit Raw because of the mixed reviews on here, but my good friend has been really wanting to go. Then I attended a party where Raw was serving sushi--it was delicious so I consented to a visit.
The atmosphere was pleasant, but we ate inside on one of the nicest nights of the year. The courtyard is a beautiful space, I hope I can eat there before the season ends. There was a DJ spinning some delightful music. The lighting and the interior was thoughtfully designed.
It seems that people had have issues with the service. I found the staff to be attentive but not overpowering. Everything was delivered to our table within a reasonable amount of time. Our server was friendly and well-informed.
The food was very good. The White Tiger special was sublime. The seaweed salad was impeccably prepared but served as a minuscule portion. My good friend loved his avocado salad. We will be back.
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Food was good. Service was good. I would have to say though, that there were FAR too many frat boy duoche bags here to ever feel welcoming. If you still look back on your days rushing some Greek frat and talking about the "good ol' years", then this is a great place for you.
We went for a birthday dinner with friends, and had a good time. The bar had some very tasty concoctions while we waited for a table.
We ended up sitting by the outdoor bar at a table with low couches. Very fun. It was a bit chilly, but the heat lamps were going so we were all comfortable.
Something went screwy with our order, and we ended up waiting a long time for our food; but the management was very helpful, and brought several rounds of sake & some appetizers for us gratis while we waited, which I thought was very well-done.
The crowd for dinner was very yuppyish (go figure), and I was annoyed by other guests being snotty to the wait staff. They were *very* busy when we were there.
The food was well above average, though I've had better for less $$$. I had the "red & white sashimi" platter. The yellowtail sashimi was especially good. They had lots of good menu choices. And their specials looked very yummy.
All-in-all, it was a good experience. Though if I go back, I think it will be for lunch, not dinner.
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Raw - the sushi & sake lunge from 12 & Sansom - opened a 2nd branch inside Boyd's Department store on the mezzanine level.
I just had lunch there today and for $13 it very well may be the only thing I can afford at Boyds!
Less of the snotty attitude, too. Much quiter and more refined.
I had a yellowtail bento box and the sushi and all of the elements (miso, salad, gyoza, and spicy tuna tartare) were all top-notch.
I'll be back soon!
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Sorry. I am getting less and less impressed each time I go. I have been thrice. The first time… Read more »
After a few hours of drinking at Yakitori Boy, my group decided it wasn't quite finished and teleported over to Raw for some sake. I don't remember seeing, tasting, or reading about the food, but here's a brief slideshow of what I do recall from my one-time impression: 1) groovy atmosphere; 2) nice selection of sake (I haven't seen better in Philly...); and 3) expensive (but I didn't care).
If I hadn't gone inebriated, I may have left the place a bit ticked. Unfortunately, at the time I was rather eager to spend any amount of money for some good sake. I guess I wouldn't consider going back unless I was really, really in the mood again...
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If I were Carrie Bradshaw circa 2001 I would go nuts over this place. Alas, I am Carrie E. and this is Philly 2008, not NYC, so I'm a little more subdued.
Great sushi, albeit a bit pricey, and an exceptional sake menu that just might be one of the best in the city. I echo the previous concerns about the plating; the dishes were just a bit too big for the tables and the whole sushi mojo was thrown off just a bit. And I wish they'd do away with the television in the dining room; it was majorly distracting. I was trying to concentrate on my husband but kept being lured away by George Clooney and Brad Pitt in "Oceans 11." Not cool.
Love the bathroom sinks, though. I'm sure there's a lot of shenanigans to be had in the bathrooms. Too bad this distracts from the quality of food being served to the beautiful people upstairs...
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It is not my new favorite sushi place.
I was excited to try it because I had heard so many good things, but it felt too sceney and a little contrived. The bartender was very attentive to the group of single women next to us; not so attentive to my wife and I.
The tables are jammed pretty close together so it felt more like a country buffet than an intimate dining experience...which brings me to something that really bothered me. The plating of the food was well done, but the size of the plates were out of proportion to the tables. Our neighbor's plates were almost on our table. I know that this criticism is pretty nitpicky, but the presentation of sushi and the detail of the food are just as important as the taste of the meal.
The food was good and the combo rolls presented interesting tastes.
I must add that their urinals are not for the pee-shy. I had the feeling that a sake-soaked salary man was going to step up next to me and sing some karaoke.
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