Wednesday, June 18 is International Sushi Day and whether you’re an adventurous eater or stick to a few trusted favorites, plenty of area restaurants are serving up sushi specials and happy hour deals worth trying. Since the celebratory day falls on a Wednesday this year, sushi-forward Center City District SIPS participants will also be ready with a $7 cocktail or two.
Here are a few places around the city to grab your rolls.
Aki Nom Nom
Center City’s Aki Nom Nom checks all the boxes for a sushi day feast. They have an affordable happy hour with some standard roll options, plus they’re a Center City SIPS participant. Looking for more? Aki Nom Nom’s all-you-can-eat feasts are priced at $33.95 for sushi or $42.95 for sushi and sashimi.
1210 Walnut St., akinomnom.com
Double Knot
The contemporary sushi restaurant by Philly’s Schulson Collective also participates in SIPS. Head there for International Sushi Day and enjoy $8 rolls from 5 to 7 p.m. like Salmon Avocado Roll, Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber Roll and Spicy Tuna Roll. Pair them with one of the SIPS $7 cocktails or a $6 sake.
120 S. 13th St., doubleknotphilly.com
Javelin
The newly opened Javelin is offering guests their choice of a complimentary spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, or California roll in celebration of International Sushi Day (one comped maki roll per table) as a thank you for joining them.
1811 Fairmount Ave., javelinphilly.com
Kooma at King of Prussia Town Center
Kooma is offering 20% off any specialty rolls all day to celebrate International Sushi Day. Guests can also sip on $8 sake carafes served hot or cold. “New to sushi” guests can also try their cooked or veggie rolls; servers will be happy to offer suggestions and walk you through the experience.
201 Main St., Suite 100, King of Prussia, koomakop.com
Kuro
For those celebrating down the shore, Kuro’s Executive Sushi Chef Shingo Inoue has created a sushi menu featuring rare and flavorful fish flown in directly from Japan. Ordering the daily selections that can’t be found anywhere else on the East Coast is a great way to celebrate International Sushi Day.
1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey, (inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino), casino.hardrock.com
Morimoto
Though their sushi making classes are sold out, guests can still enjoy a special Rainbow Roll if they’re dining at Morimoto any time in June. The roll, in honor of Pride month, features big eye tuna, salmon, madai, kanikama, cucumber, avocado, and radish. A portion of proceeds from every Rainbow Roll sold will be donated to the Attic Youth Center, Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ youth center.
723 Chestnut St., morimotorestaurant.com
Newsroom Philly
Shhh…while this new restaurant with speakeasy vibes (it’s located behind a vintage 7UP sign) isn’t exactly a secret, you might want to keep their sushi menu under wraps so you can enjoy it all to yourself. The Japanese fusion menu by acclaimed Chef Nobu Hamazaki features signature rolls like the Cover Story Roll with black cod, crab, avocado, cucumber, and parmesan cheese, wrapped in soy paper, and the Newsroom Roll with wagyu, avocado, asparagus, cucumber, and finished with truffle salt. Additional specialty rolls and sushi standards make the latest Northern Liberties spot perfect for celebrating International Sushi Day this year.
1102 Germantown Ave., newsroomphilly.com
Yakitori Boy
Sushi-lovers can enjoy the karaoke lounge’s Wednesday deals to celebrate International Sushi Day. The $3 roll specials include California Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Sweet Potato Roll, Boston Roll, Spicy Crab Roll, Philly Roll, and Green Roll. Along with $2 select skewers and $5 Sapporo, you’ll definitely have a reason to keep singing.
211 N 11th St., yakitoriboy.com
Yanaga Kappo Izakaya
Chef Yanaga encourages guests to try the Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche, a summer forward sashimi dish that’s perfect for June’s sushi celebration. It features thinly sliced scallop, lemon zest, and chia seeds with buttermilk shikuwasa vinaigrette. The Wagyu Surf Roll, a house specialty, features American wagyu, shrimp tempura, crab salad, asparagus, soy paper, crispy gluten-free noodles, and black pepper truffle soy onion sauce. Yanaga Kappo Izakaya is also about to unveil a new summer menu for the Kappo portion of the restaurant with new lunch and dinner items plus a happy hour.
637 N 3rd St., ykisushi.com
