Pod

Pod

Asian Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
University City, Philadelphia
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    Reinhold Residential
    "The sushi is always top-notch and the crab fried rice is a favorite!"(8 Tips)
    Halalfoodcritic
    "Get the fried rice of any kind and rock shrimp."(10 Tips)
    Christalyn C.
    "Try the crab spring rolls, oh soo good!!!"(4 Tips)
    Jivey
    "The Yellow martini is fabulous!"(4 Tips)
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  • Joe C.heart icon on user image
    Joe CSeptember 7, 2016
    Pod was probably my first "upscale" restaurant when I was a teen. It's fun and has great sushi rolls but can get loud. If you want something more casual than Morimoto or RAW, pod is a fun joint
  • Kristin M.
    Kristin MFebruary 25, 2012
    Try the sake mojito! All of the sushi was incredible...especially the roll with yellowtail and jalepeno! Pick up a sushi sampler from the conveyor belt inside, and bring a group to sit in ur own pod.
  • Beth
    BethJuly 21, 2013
    The rockin' spicy tuna roll was amazing. Our group of 9 had the large pod private room & we enjoyed choosing the different color ambiance lighting to spice up the fun. Danielle was a lovely waitress!
  • j s.heart icon on user image
    j spinFebruary 6, 2020
    Got a bento box for a work lunch & split the edamame, crispy rice spicy tuna & chicken w Bibb lettuce wraps. Everything was decent, nothing stood out as amazing
  • Jenna L.
    Jenna LancasterOctober 27, 2016
    Upscale sushi venue that lives up to its reputation. Go with a group and get to sit in one of the "pods". Large and accommodating menu.
  • Carol Ann S.heart icon on user image
    Carol Ann SchwartzFebruary 1, 2014
    We had a round table in the back room - great for conversation. I asked for a spicey tuna roll - not exactly on the menu - didn't want the crab on top - excellent!
  • Reinhold Residential
    Reinhold ResidentialSeptember 27, 2012
    Futuristic space-age ambiance meets modern Asian cuisine in this unique Stephen Starr restaurant. The sushi is always top-notch and the crab fried rice is a favorite!
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupMarch 28, 2010
    One of the very best places to eat in Philly. Reserve your table beforehand and try to get seated in one of the Pods, where you can change the lighting and be separated from the rest of the crowd.
  • Bullfrog & Baum
    Bullfrog & BaumJanuary 24, 2011
    Pod has such fresh delicious sushi! Their own sushi rolls are awesome especially Umi No Samurai nori wrapped cucumber and avocado roll topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, tempura shrimp and eel.
  • Bre B.heart icon on user image
    Bre BonnerAugust 1, 2015
    They recently started a happy hour from 5 to 7pm Monday thru Friday. Certain appetizers are 1/2 off and so are the cocktails, wine and beer selections.
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    RCJune 12, 2015
    When it opened, it was the best Japanese in town. Now it is over-priced for the same things you can get elsewhere for cheaper. You won't have a bad meal overall.
  • Sherri W.heart icon on user image
    Sherri WayneMarch 17, 2015
    Seafood fried rice is delicious. I also enjoyed the rising sun cocktail. Its a sweet drink served in a martini glass.
  • Ekaterina P.heart icon on user image
    Fashionable, tasty, unusual! Great! Absolutely love this place!
  • Xixia W.heart icon on user image
    Xixia WangFebruary 14, 2015
    The large nigiri maki combo is perfect to share! That plus the seafood fried rice make a great meal.
  • Philadelphia Magazine
    Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 14, 2010
    The University City sushi restaurant offers a $25 all-you-can-eat sushi deal on Tuesday nights after 9 p.m. Reservations (and gluttony pants) are highly recommended. Read more
  • Anya
    AnyaMarch 15, 2013
    Ah-mazing everything. Crab spring rolls, Kobe beef & foie gras rice, lettuce wraps, super fresh sushi and great waiters.
  • Philly.com
    Philly.comAugust 3, 2014
    Creative fusion fare works hard with good service to make this cold, techno-gizmo-laden restaurant more than a flash-in-the-Pod. Read more
  • Kit R.
    Kit RojasApril 9, 2015
    Come here for the atmosphere, typical of Starr restaurants. Food is quality, but not outstanding by any means and will cost you. Primarily good for special occasions.
  • Leanne A.heart icon on user image
    Leanne AlyssaOctober 17, 2014
    Vegan Steven roll is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Fried rice is really good here too!!
  • Ramiro D.heart icon on user image
    Ramiro DelgadoDecember 2, 2014
    Calamari salad and spicy tuna roll in an amaizing atmosphere
  • Nakia W.heart icon on user image
    Nakia WhiteheadJune 7, 2016
    You can't go wrong with the tempura rock shrimp, one of my favorites.
  • Eric G.
    Eric GlazerJanuary 27, 2013
    Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice maki is a MUST. Also, Vegan Stephen is best veggie maki I've ever had.
  • Do Hee J.
    Do Hee JeongJanuary 25, 2014
    Been here for the first time to have a quick take out. I understand it was a busy night. But having to wait more than 45 minutes for three rolls of sushi is absurd esp with apathetic service
  • Amber
    AmberNovember 3, 2016
    The rock shrimp is where it's at
  • Lori R.heart icon on user image
    Lori RuffSeptember 25, 2014
    Fun happy hour cocktails and you have to see the bathrooms!
  • Ross F.
    Ross FiglinJuly 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Pod lobster sushi is ridiculous. Greatest sushi I have ever ever had usually I order two or three orders of it at one sitting! Dooooooo it!
  • Bryan H.
    Bryan HerringSeptember 11, 2013
    Amazing place. Everything on the menu was incredible. Chilean Sea Bass was a big hit.
  • Alison T.
    Alison TSeptember 17, 2011
    Start with the Kobe beef Dim Sum, it's cooked on a river rock at your table. Great place to start a girls night out!
  • Henry F.
    Henry FungSeptember 7, 2015
    Crab fried rice ! Short ribs ! Rainbow roll so so ! Tempura rock shrimp ok !
  • Jeff C.
    Jeff CurryJuly 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The Mango mochi is yummy! Strange but yummy!
  • Naimah A.
    Naimah AliAugust 18, 2011
    Rose is the best bartender! I love the crab spring rolls, rock shrimp tempura and the spicy crunchy yellowtail.
  • Keithheart icon on user image
    KeithJuly 28, 2013
    Sushi is bangin'... For dessert get the Fluffer Nutter Spring Rolls and the Mochi Ice Cream
  • Darius A.
    Darius AtmarNovember 16, 2011
    Order the Brandon Roll, it's not on the menu but is Pod's best roll. Tuna, mango, and avocado in a tempura-fried roll.
  • Rosetta
    RosettaSeptember 4, 2014
    Love the pepper Bloody Mary !! Sharing my birthday with the girls!!
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    A7MAD .April 3, 2017
    The place atmosphere is fantastic but the food not tasty as much as fat salmon restaurant, also, it is overpriced.
  • STARR Restaurants
    STARR RestaurantsJune 9, 2011
    Pod's Asian futuristic space serves sushi on a high-tech conveyor belt and cooks their delicious Kobe beef tableside.
  • Gabriel E.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel EvansMay 19, 2016
    The far east cocktail is a must have.
  • dizberiq
    dizberiqMarch 19, 2013
    Try the Seafood Fried Rice With Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Lobster And Egg - Fancy
  • dizberiq
    dizberiqMarch 19, 2013
    Try the Tempura Rock Shrimp with Grilled Pineapple and Candied Walnuts
  • Randy O.heart icon on user image
    Randy OjukwuJuly 16, 2016
    Sushi was absolutely amazing. Fresh and good
  • Stephen Y.
    Stephen YaegerJune 21, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    "ALL YOU CAN EAT" SUSHI Tuesdays from 7pm-10pm $25 per person & $8 carafes of sake!!! Be sure to make a reservation.
  • Michael L.heart icon on user image
    Michael LeisJuly 14, 2017
    Sushi was good but a bit overpriced. Sake selection is fantastic but be careful they don't try to rope you into paying for a way expensive bottle instead of caraffe
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HowlandJuly 28, 2016
    Delicious chicken macadamia stir fry but expensive.
  • Patrick W.heart icon on user image
    Patrick WardAugust 3, 2015
    Good sushi. Go-to nice lunch spot near Penn
  • Ted M.
    Ted MartinMarch 5, 2012
    Edamame was delicious and more then enough to share. Rolls were tasty and light.
  • Chris L.
    Chris LeeApril 4, 2015
    The waiter Nick is the man, made the whole dinner a good time.
  • A. M. L.heart icon on user image
    A. M. LEWISAugust 4, 2013
    MUST treat yourself to the RED drink. It is a delight!
  • Jason C.
    Jason ChanApril 23, 2010
    Get a Samurai Jack: Jack Daniels, raspberry, honey & mint..deliciousness! Also try the Yellow martini: passionfruit vodka, yuzu, and grapefruit bitters.
  • Halalfoodcriticheart icon on user image
    HalalfoodcriticJanuary 10, 2014
    Try any of the mock tails made in house!
  • Lola
    LolaJune 25, 2012
    Pod lobster is delicious! Samurai Jack is strong and delicious.
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