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Photo courtesy of Kissho House Omakase
Upstairs at this Rittenhouse newcomer, you’ll find solid Japanese fare: sushi, charcoal-grilled meat, fish, and vegetables, pan-fried dumplings, and cocktails. Head downstairs, though, and you’re in for Philly’s newest omakase experience. Having honed his craft at Royal Izakaya and Hiroki, chef Jeff Chen is slicing, saucing, and torching 17-19 courses of nigiri, plus small plates, at an eight-seat sushi bar, with much of the fish being flown in from Japanese markets. Kissho, which means “lucky omen,” offers its omakase at $150 a head — reasonable considering you’ll often find wagyu, truffle, and caviar on the menu. It’s also one of our favorite Philly restaurants in 2025.