Kisso Sushi

Very disappointing. We arrived ten minutes late for our reservation and no table was ready for us. We stood at the front door I acknowledged for five minutes before a waitress who doubled as a hostess asked us how many. When we told her of our reservation, she looked at the clock to passively remind us that we were late. She only had seats at the sushi bar which was sufficient. We ordered a sushi and sashimi platter for 2 ($ 29), which was comprised of the smallest sashimi pieces I’ve seen in this city. We also ordered two roles that while adequate were short on fish and heavy on rice. No salad comes with the meals (as many other places offer). The waitress, when she was around, was friendly. We did sit for 25 minutes after ordering before our food came. Total bill: $ 55. I won’t return here.

The sushi at kisso can’t be beat! I have been eating here since it opened and everything has always been delicious.
My favorite things are the baby octopus, the striper app, and the mix + match. I can not live my life as happy person without mix + match.
I did an omakase last week and it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had!

I decided to pay a visit to Kisso, seeing I have walked and driven by this place plenty of times. Kisso is small, but they utilize their space very well, with a great looking bar set up. This is a BYOB location so bring in that Sake, wine or what have you and get ready to enjoy!
For my lunch I went with their grilled octopus, and well we know the saying is when in «Rome», or in this case «Kisso». I went with their Kisso sushi roll delight, and yes this was delightful, actually this is a must order when visiting.
Grilled Octopus~ The vinaigrette that comes with this is a miso, with a light hit of garlic to it, which is pretty much on point. The octopus was perfectly grilled, lightly grilled, to be exact which made it all the more reason to order it. Not too chewy, it had that just right texture to it. For the octopus fanatics out there, we all know that «just right» meaning.
Kisso Sushi Roll Delight~ (That I couldn’t finish) Like I have mentioned before I will destroy Sushi like it’s nobody’s business, I mean total annihilation. Today was the day I had to bring it home, well it never made it home. I did end up finishing it before the on-​ramp to 76. 15 pieces of perfection was served to me, with a kick ass homemade wasabi that had me in tears. That’s how good it was. They were, which I need to mention I substituted the California for 3 more pieces of Yellow tail. The line up was Unagi Maki, Alaskan, Tuna with avocado, and Yellow tail. ERRMAAGERD, this had me nodding my head like I was doing a «Pimp to Pimp» recognition.
I am mad at myself for not taking a picture of this, normally I am a picture type of person, I realized after I destroyed this. Not to worry Unilocal fans I plan on going back again. The service was good even though I was sitting at the bar, but I did enjoy watching these guys go at it, creating amazing dishes. The prices are a little on the high end, but what do you expect for the quality you’ll be enjoying. If not then go see if the A Plus, 7-​Eleven or a Wawa has sushi for you. You can pretty much roll the dice on that one.
I’ll be back, Nando approved!

Ecellent all around. The food was amazing and the service deserves an A+! We felt very well taken care of and the quality of the food was great. The dishes were put together with a lot of care and great eye of detail. It was perfect.

Good sushi, pleasant staff, excellent wasabi. Why the 3 stars?
Turnaround time is a bit slow. Presentation of the sushi lacked a ‘wow’ factor however the fish made up for it because they were fresh. Rice was on point as it did not break off easily when dipped in soy sauce. Cost of the sushi and nigiri played a roll as well (pun intended). It was a bit pricey in my opinion.
Overall, this is a nice small sushi restaurant to hang out with friends but if you’re looking for fast service or something fulfilling to eat, prepare to order more sushi and wait or look elsewhere.

Just found my favorite sushi restaurant in Philly. It’s always comforting to walk in and hear Japanese spoken. We went in a party of 5, one of them my Japanese girlfriend from London. We ordered a variety of sushi, sashimi, and specials. Everything was spectacularly good and fresh.
Our server was Japanese and I think she might of been the owner? She was blunt in telling us that she couldn’t recommend any tofu dish at the restaurant. In any case, everything was great. On top of it all, it’s a BYOB so we were able to bring the wonderful bottle of sake that I brought back from Japan!

I love this place! Best sushi in Philadelphia so far. I love the fact that is BYOB. Highly recommended!

Ordered the ONE lunch item. The miso soup was sour, tasted off. A quarter of my salad greens were brown and the portion of sushi was the tiniest little thing I’ve ever seen. Definitely not work the $ 20 I spent.

Been going here since they opened. Friendly staff and excellent affordable Sushi.

I really do not get all of the 5 star ratings. The place is small and the interior looks really worn. Don’t even look down at the carpet as you will probably just turn around and walk out. Not a snob or anything but when you’re eating raw fish I expect the establishment to be clean from the front door all the way through the kitchen. As for the food really nothing to write home about. Just your average sushi.

This place is a gem!
I have celiac disease so it is often difficult to find Japanese and or sushi places that are aware of gluten issues.
Kisso has friendly staff that are always willing to answer questions. They use rice vinegar in their sushi rolls which is great for those who are gluten free.
They do take their time in preparing the sushi so if you are in a rush this may not be the place for you, but their food is worth the wait. It is absolutely delicious and it always tastes fresh.
I highly recommend the spicy salmon, scallop and tuna. The alaskan maki is also incredibly delicious.

Negative. Will not be going back. Pieces are itty bitty and not worth the monies. Can’t even give you a miso soup with a combo. Or get spicy mayo right. And it took forever given there was an entire 0 other ppl eating sushi besides us. However, quality of fish was decent.

This is the best sushi place hands down in philly. I’m not into crazy big rolls, I prefer sashimi. Their sashimi is always fresh and well executed. Plus it’s BYO

This place is like going to a loving family members home for dinner! Everyone is so kind and caring. I allowed them to choose for me and everything I had was wonderful! Fresh and presented like a work of art! The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable and the patrons who visit regularly are warm and friendly! I dream about how great the food was until I can get to Philly again!

My boyfriend and I LOVE this place! He lives two blocks down from it and I’m so glad it’s convenient to get here because we come here anytime we’re craving sushi… which is often! We even came three weeks in a row because we just needed to have their red snapper appetizer! Yes, the décor is lacking and outdated. But it’s a nice little hole in the wall. If you’re looking for a cool atmosphere, try POD or Morimoto (also awesome, but you’ll get half the meal for double the price). I have become quite the sushi snob over the years and can easily tell fresh fish and quality and they have AMAZING product and do it with a creative style! TRY THE RED SNAPPER CARPACCIO! You won’t regret it!
Getting a reservation anywhere in philly even two weeks in advance for Valentine’s Day is a pain so we gave up and just decided, spur of the moment, to come here for our first Valentine’s Day. We were sat right away and are almost always able to choose where we get to sit. This place deserves recognition so don’t be surprised if you see this review on another review site! I love this place!

The best sushi anywhere– fresh, beautifully presented. Alex is a genius!

This is one of the best sushi restaurants in Philly! This is a small/​intimate place with a laid back feel. Our waitress was very attentive and was willing to answer questions. I got an avocado salad as a starter, and it was delicious. The dressing on it was very tangy, and avocados are a super food to me. The Philly Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll were both amazing. You can taste the freshness of the fish as soon as you take a bite. I would enjoy coming back here for sushi anytime.

Awesome Authentic Sushi & Coolest Owner: The menu does not reflect what they are capable of… So, tell Alex (owner) or Andy (Sushi Chef) what you like & they’ll make you love them! The best rolls I’ve had here are specials or NOT on the menu!?! Sushi is fresh, simple and delightful!
Honorable Mention: Red Snapper Appetizer, Spicy Tuna Wrap, Punto Maki Special, Alex Maki, Kisso Maki, SST Maki, Mix & Match, Love Maguro, Sushi Salads
I wish they weren’t closed in the late afternoon and the décor could use some updating HOWEVER; the sushi, staff and prices are excellent! + they are BYOB! IF you are into enormous rolls, slathered in heavy sauces with pastes or slaws of fish you can’t recognize this place ISN’T for you!

I was slightly apprehensive bringing my mom here, since there were not many recent Unilocal reviews, and my mom is a very picky eater, but I am SO glad we came.
We split the dragon maki (crab stick with romaine and cucumber, topped with unagi) and yaki salmon. Both were delicious. The unagi and salmon were cooked to perfection– literally melt in your mouth good. Everything was prepared the way things should be. using fresh ingredients with light, yet flavorful seasoning. And when I say everything, I mean everything. Even the ginger was amazing.
The service was really good too. The waiters were very attentive and friendly.
Sufficed to say, my mom was happy. Will definitely come back to try more of their rolls.
All in all, friendly, inviting atmosphere with fresh, quality Japanese food. Would highly recommend.

Slightly off the beaten track, going to Kisso definitely shows you are in the know and appreciate not simply good sushi, but good food and artistry.
Spare inside, this restaurant is all about what comes on the plate, and in this there’s no disappointment.
On my 4^th visit here over as many years I was introduced to the Half and Half Roll. Talk about something new! Great citrus tanginess on one side paired by spiciness on the other, I really recommend this roll.
The chef’s preparation shines through in the various nigiri which show evidence of different marinades and aging. Presentation matches taste: wonderful!
One of the best sushi houses in the 215. Go.