Based on 331 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1204 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: (215) 278-7671
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Hours
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 3–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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12–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12–10 PM |
| Friday | 12–10 PM |
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Reviews
Helen Park
I have coming to Dawa from SJ for several years. Fish is always so fresh and portion is very generous. Omakasa is my favorite! When you do book Omakasa make sure you come hungry! It is 22 course meal!
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Gilbert Arcilla Jr.
I will admit this is a restaurant that wouldn’t really get me excited seeing it from the outside.
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Isabella Pelle
Now that I’ve been here, I am consistently dissapointed with other sushi restaurants. Chef Joseph puts a lot of thought into everything he serves, and you can tell. I’m always excited to hear what they just got in that day. I always order the ‘chef sushi special’ and it’s WORTH IT. Every piece of nigiri is balanced and delicious. Before coming here, I’d only order salmon. Now, I appreciate a variety of fish because it’s been offered to me fresh and perfectly pairs with wasabi, perilla, or sometimes nothing at all depending on what’s appropriate. Also the only place i have found in PA tjat offers Hokkaido uni that actually tastes freash. I have never once been dissapointed here!
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Eric Pan
Although the building entrance is kinda weird, the lady is extremely nice and took care of our table super well, she also recommend the best thing on the menu.
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m d
Hidden in plain sight, do NOT miss this neighborhood gem. Quiet with great service and high quality food. Fabulous flavors with generous portions. Use the Girard entrance right next to the EL.
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Snow Vongsakulvong
I’ve tried every single omakase spot in Philly and this is hands down the best place (for omakase/ regular sushi and ramen) . No frills spot for omakase and regular sushi dinner.
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Daci Annabel
Service was okay. There was only one person servicing the tables. The eggs were not very good. I would have enjoyed an entire corn instead of a slab. Pork belly bun was okay. Very pricey for the quality of food. Tea was good!
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Peter Han
I tried the Omakase at Dawa and let me tell you it was an incredible dining experience! Every bite had something new to offer. After speaking with the Owner/Chef Joe I found out that he gets his fish shipped in from Japan. The Uni (sea urchin), Otoro, and live scallop were definitely my favorite. Five stars! Thank you Chef Joe!
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Deana Levy
This is the best sushi spot in Philadelphia by far…and trust me, I have been to all of the “best” sushi places in town. The owner (Joe) get’s the absolute best quality fish that you can get. Aside from the sushi, the ramen is super good along with many of the other dishes.
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Brittany Jay Langford
Honestly, the ramen tasted like chicken oodles and noodles. It was basic. I’ve had waayyy better ramen. I also had a sushi roll and that was great and flavorful! I also order the duck bao buns and they were really sweet. Not wat I was expecting at all. I really didn’t like it so I ask the server to return it. She argued with me for about 3 minutes. I assured her that I wasn’t trying to be rude but that I just did not care for the bao buns. Finally, she sucked her teeth and snatched the plate out of my hand and left furiously. So yeah, the service sucks. Honestly folks, don’t waste your time here. You’ll find better ramen and greater service elsewhere. Trust me on this one.
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