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Pod

Asian Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$

University City, Philadelphia

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Pod

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Ranked #5 for sushi in Philadelphia
The Japanese food at Pod is a can't miss
"The sushi is always top-notch and the crab fried rice is a favorite!"(8 Tips)
"Get the fried rice of any kind and rock shrimp."(10 Tips)
"Try the crab spring rolls, oh soo good!!!"(4 Tips)
"The Yellow martini is fabulous!"(4 Tips)

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Kobe beef
all you can eat
stir fry
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gluten-free food
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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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 PodlesnykhMay 24, 2015
Fashionable, tasty, unusual! Great! Absolutely love this place!
Xixia WangFebruary 14, 2015
The large nigiri maki combo is perfect to share! That plus the seafood fried rice make a great meal.
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
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 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.
AnyaMarch 15, 2013
Ah-mazing everything. Crab spring rolls, Kobe beef & foie gras rice, lettuce wraps, super fresh sushi and great waiters.
Leanne AlyssaOctober 17, 2014
Vegan Steven roll is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Fried rice is really good here too!!
Nakia WhiteheadJune 7, 2016
You can't go wrong with the tempura rock shrimp, one of my favorites.
Ramiro DelgadoDecember 2, 2014
Calamari salad and spicy tuna roll in an amaizing atmosphere
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
Eric GlazerJanuary 27, 2013
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice maki is a MUST. Also, Vegan Stephen is best veggie maki I've ever had.
AmberNovember 3, 2016
The rock shrimp is where it's at
Lori RuffSeptember 25, 2014
Fun happy hour cocktails and you have to see the bathrooms!
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 HerringSeptember 11, 2013
Amazing place. Everything on the menu was incredible. Chilean Sea Bass was a big hit.
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 FungSeptember 7, 2015
Crab fried rice ! Short ribs ! Rainbow roll so so ! Tempura rock shrimp ok !
Jeff CurryJuly 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The Mango mochi is yummy! Strange but yummy!
Naimah AliAugust 18, 2011
Rose is the best bartender! I love the crab spring rolls, rock shrimp tempura and the spicy crunchy yellowtail.
KeithJuly 28, 2013
Sushi is bangin'... For dessert get the Fluffer Nutter Spring Rolls and the Mochi Ice Cream
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.
A7MAD .April 3, 2017
The place atmosphere is fantastic but the food not tasty as much as fat salmon restaurant, also, it is overpriced.
RosettaSeptember 4, 2014
Love the pepper Bloody Mary !! Sharing my birthday with the girls!!
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 EvansMay 19, 2016
The far east cocktail is a must have.
Randy OjukwuJuly 16, 2016
Sushi was absolutely amazing. Fresh and good
dizberiqMarch 19, 2013
Try the Seafood Fried Rice With Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Lobster And Egg - Fancy
dizberiqMarch 19, 2013
Try the Tempura Rock Shrimp with Grilled Pineapple and Candied Walnuts
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 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 HowlandJuly 28, 2016
Delicious chicken macadamia stir fry but expensive.
Patrick WardAugust 3, 2015
Good sushi. Go-to nice lunch spot near Penn
Ted MartinMarch 5, 2012
Edamame was delicious and more then enough to share. Rolls were tasty and light.
Chris LeeApril 4, 2015
The waiter Nick is the man, made the whole dinner a good time.
A. M. LEWISAugust 4, 2013
MUST treat yourself to the RED drink. It is a delight!
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.
LolaJune 25, 2012
Pod lobster is delicious! Samurai Jack is strong and delicious.
HalalfoodcriticJanuary 10, 2014
Try any of the mock tails made in house!

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