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Crazy Sushi

1837 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • (215) 988-0398
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  • Lowie T.

    Love byo's and this little addition to the neighborhood is exactly the right combo- great sushi + byob. The decor is similar to Fat Salmon, whom I love- trendy, back lit, with seating all along the wall to accommodate a large group, or just two. The service was quick and friendly. And if there was a rating for presentation, these guys get 5 stars! I expected some sashimi a la cart, arranged nicely on a plate, but what came out was a martini glass with my salmon & hamachi on a bed of ice, with a beautiful pink flower. next to it was a mushroom shaped carving from what i guess is some kind of root. and at the base of the plate where my mackerel sat was some food art from spicy mayo sauce. I know some may think this is gimmicky...(and maybe is is??) but the sashimi was fresh & tasty. and anyone who puts that much effort & care into presentation shows they care a lot about food.

    (4)

  • Eileen W.

    I went to Crazy Sushi with a Groupon deal of $20 for $40 worth of food. I love the food here. My favorite thing is the caetus roll. It is a sushi roll with a fried pancake on the outside and some fish filling. It is seriously not for you if you are on a carb free diet. But you gotta live a little! The service here is okay. Its pretty much like a normal Asian restaurant where they just want your order and that's it. At least its quick. The presentation of the food is always amazing. They put these crazy LED lights and ornaments on the plates for some serious bedazzling. Its also BYOB!

    (4)

  • Julie C.

    The staff is friendly, the fish is always fresh, the rolls are creative, and the presentation is gorgeous.

    (4)

  • Roopa S.

    Was so impressed by Crazy Sushi when I came here for dinner last night. From the outside, the place looks absolutely atrocious. I wasn't sure if I had booked the right place or if this place was going through renovation. But as soon as we entered the room, we were absolutely blown away. Cool lighting and a chic interior made this a sophisticated and classy evening to remember. The menu is fantastic and there are tons of options. Pricing is slightly more expensive than an average sushi shop. The awesome thing about this place is their plating. WOW-- their presentation is on point. So on point. I ordered the pumpkin roll and the mango/avocado roll, and the 16 pieces came out on a beautiful platter. My friend ordered a couple of seafood based rolls and her presentation was absolutely stunning as well. I've never before eaten 16 pieces of sushi all at once, but this place made it so easy. Everything tasted perfect, and the service was great throughout the night as well. This place is how I want to roll when I am in the mood for sushi. It is safe to say that I am crazy obsessed. P.S. I do not eat seafood, and that is why I have ordered the pumpkin and avocado/mango sushi rolls. I have pretty low standards for sushi because I only eat the vegetarian rolls, but I still think this place is fabulous for you all to check out!

    (4)

  • Katie L.

    It was pouring rain, and we didn't feel like walking too far to our favorite BYO, so we decided to give Crazy Sushi a try. The warm reviews on Yelp were definitely not far off base. We started with a seaweed salad, which was a pretty good size and very tasty. The huge menu caught us off guard, so we got a little bit out of control with our ordering... Eel avocado roll - hard to mess this one up Spicy salmon roll - this was particularly tasty KK Roll - the special sauce was a bit too sweet Cancer Roll - full of all kinds of crazy things, it was pretty interesting Sweet Potato Roll - crunchy and classic The presentation was elaborate (see others' photos - ours was too huge to get a shot of) but perhaps a bit over the top. All that being said, we will definitely be back to Crazy Sushi and will definitely try their delivery in the future.

    (3)

  • Shelby A.

    I really enjoy Crazy Sushi and it has become one of our regular/go-to spots in the rotation for take out! They also are good for dine in, they are a BYO, and food presentation is usually very pretty. Always fresh and a great ratio of rice to fish/veggies/whatever else is inside the rolls. I appreciate that, because some places can be a bit rice heavy. I really like their Spicy Scallop Roll and of course I always have to get either spicy salmon or spicy tuna! We also really like the eel avocado roll. The fried banana roll is good too! We get this every so often and enjoy it almost like a dessert! We also always get one of their special rolls on top of our usual order, trying something different every time. Some of our favorites have been: Banzai Tree Roll, One Night Stand Roll, Bloomingdale Roll, Angel Roll, and the Aries Roll. Their Sex in the City appetizer is also a great option if you are really hungry and it is big enough to share. They are very consistent with the good quality of food. If you do take out/delivery or dine-in, you are in for a good meal each time!

    (4)

  • Feebee A.

    Well, hello there Crazy Sushi. thank you for fulfilling your duty as a sushi restaurant and offering me delicious, fresh and affordable meals. As I explore Philadelphia and use yelp for guidance, I have been let down quite a few times. Crazy sushi however was an extremely awesome surprise. Sushi is one of those things that if you do wrong, there's no fixing and it leaves reminders like "you sure you want have sushi again, it was so gross last time". For lunch they offer a ton of specials! From bento boxes to roll specials. You can get two rolls with a soup or salad for 8 bucks or you can get three rolls with soup or salad for 12 bucks. Do yourself the favor and get three rolls. The sushi is always extremely fresh!!! The staff is beyond nice and welcoming. I wish they can open a location next to me in jersey. But in the meantime I'll continue to enjoy my lunch here. Thank you, crazy sushi- I appreciate that you did not ruin sushi for me.

    (5)

  • Michelle C.

    Very solid sushi available for delivery via Eat24! Crazy Sushi popped up as an option when I wanted a lunch delivery last week, so I decided to give them a try over my usual sushi delivery spot. Their lunch specials are legit (three rolls plus soup or salad for $12!) and I was very pleased to see the brown rice option for $1 more. My order arrived within the promised window (a very reasonable 30-45 minutes) and I was very happy with the quality of the food. The fish tasted fresh and the spicy roll wasn't drowning in sauce. Also, the rice wasn't too heavy-handed, which I was happy about. I repeated my lunch order today with the same great results. Crazy Sushi, you've got a new regular!

    (4)

  • Farha A.

    So I haven't actually been here, just ordered from here so my review is based solely on the delivery service and quality of the food - that being said it was AMAZING. I've ordered the Aries sushi roll twice now (spicy salmon + a bunch of other noms) and it is one of the best rolls I've ever had. Perfect combination of flavors, crunch, and spice. I'm a sushi fanatic which means I've tried A LOT and I love how unique yet delicious this still is. They also have the standard rolls like spicy tuna and such and having tried this it, also amazing. Next time I actually decide to leave the warmth embrace of my bed for sushi I can't wait to go to this place and check it out for myself! But in the meantime, the food is A+ (just ordered some and I'm writing this review and salivating as I wait for it).

    (5)

  • Briana W.

    The sushi here is tasty and always fresh. I order the 2 roll lunch special for $9 (used to be $8) probably once a week. Call ahead if you want to order lunch because they get super crowded because the sushi is sooo good! Would definitely recommend.

    (5)

  • Jenny K.

    This is a great place for a girls night out or a big birthday dinner. BYOB so thats always a plus. i came here with about 11 girls and we all got about 2 rolls and ended up each paying 22 including tip which is amazing. The presentation of the sushi here is always beautifullllll. Each one is different and the sushi is always freshly made. I'm a huge fan of the yakitori and sashimi salad here, very fresh and delicious. I have no complaints except that they need to BLAST THE AC, it gets so hot so fast.

    (4)

  • Josh P.

    Went here for a quick lunch with a friend. I liked the environment and the service was friendly and attentive. They even refilled my water glass without asking...the little things. The sushi itself was very good. It seemed fresh and there was a good portion. I enjoyed the 3 roll special which came with miso soup. Miso soup is great, and they did a good job. Ambience and atmosphere was good, but not great. That being said, I will definitely be returning!

    (4)

  • Bill M.

    Grabbing a 3 roll sushi special at a spot like Vic is one of my all time favorite Rittenhouse Square lunch pastimes. But Crazy sushi might have just took it to a whole new level with their crazy good lunch special that's not to be missed. Because $8 gets you 2 of their cut sushi roll w/ a salad or soup, and $12 gets you the same deal with 3 rolls. Usually the 3 roll specials only have maybe 10-12 options to choose from, but hand roll menu takes it up another level with plenty of vegetarian, fish, and spicy options to choose from. so you can go basic with spicy tuna, California roll, and an eel roll. Or you can go different with pumpkin roll, salmon skin, crabmeat apple, spicy scallop, or avocado mango. While I could have definitely done better than my spicy salmon, spicy scallop, and spicy shrimp variation (sometimes spice is on the mind!), I definitely got some quality rolls at a good price. Even though I ordered takeout, I was promptly offered a seat and given a glass of water while I waited. upon which I was able to make note of the cush interiorand fact that they did BYOB. So while I definitely plan revisit for lunch, I also plan on bringing a bottle and couple guests for a sit down try of some of their interesting appetizers and sushi bar offerings.

    (4)

  • Jack J.

    Interesting experience here. Came here on a Saturday night around 7, and was seated right away for a table for 2. Not much later did this place get PACKED. I'm guessing this is a Chinese owned Japanese restaurant because all the waitresses were speaking Chinese. They had a variety of rolls; they had the standard rolls and some house special ones. We picked out four rolls to share and they were all pretty fresh. Note: spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls taste almost identical and we couldn't figure which was which... The smoked salmon roll was rich in flavor and the eel avocado roll had some sauce on it. Overall, a filling but light meal. I was accidentally charged a different table's check for $70 when our's was $30. It took the waitress a while but she came back and gave me $70 in cash and made a joke about how I used the restaurant as an ATM... haha..

    (4)

  • Mike K.

    Great sushi spot. Friendly staff, decent prices, delicious food. Went on a Sunday afternoon and it was a quiet and calm environment (not many customers at the time). For apps me and my girlfriend split some edamame, as well as the Sushi Pizza appetizer. The edamame was a large portion that could easily be shared and the Sushi Pizza was actually incredible - I was pleasantly surprised. We then tried a few of their specialty rolls - France Roll & Angel Roll - both very delicious. The presentation of the dishes here are top-notch. I will absolutely be stopping by here any time I come through the area with a craving for sushi.

    (5)

  • Samuel N.

    I was hesitant to try this place from the get-go because I'm somewhat of a sushi purist. I just like solid fresh fish good sushi rice and maybe some well roasted seaweed to be happy, and MAYBE a well fried shrimp tempura too. Hearing a name like CRAZY SUSHI, I kinda figured I was in for an eccentric experience. And boy was my gut right! Walking in it feels like your average trying to be hip sushi place, however hearing the waiters speak mainland chinese, I knew the authenticity ended right about there. We ordered our rolls (my friends going with their crazy special rolls) I opted for the sushi combo. After that, the show started. I've never seen such over the top presentation of sushi. Which is ironic because the main idea of sushi is simplicity and balance...THERE WAS NONE OF THAT ON THE PLATE. I was a little frustrated too because there were more inedible presentation elements than edible pieces on my plate. I had an ice sculpture, a wooden boat, 3 LED ice cubes and something that resembled Easter basket straw on the plate with my 12 small pieces of sushi. Service was also sparse and quick, as this place seems to aim to turn over tables ASAP. I can only assume the prices are so high because of the CC location, but you definitely don't get what you pay for. If you're looking for CRAZY presentation, and CRAZY expensive and CRAZY small portions at CRAZY high prices. You've got it all here in a one stop shop.

    (2)

  • Vanessa T.

    On a saturday early evening, I stopped in for dinner with my friends along with 2 bottles of wine. The number of sushi restaurants in Philadelphia seem to be endless so this was my first time here. We were immediately seated since we came around 4pm. This is a fairly small sushi restaurant with tables along the walls and a sushi bar. The inside is pretty dim as seem to be a theme in most sushi restaurants. We started with the Kani salad and rock shrimp as our appetizer. The rock shrimp was lightly batter with tempura with a normal sized shrimp good enough. We ordered four rolls (2 specialty rolls and 2 regular rolls). One of the specialty roll was the france which is basically shrimp tempura roll to some extent. The other roll I forgot the name but it was spicy salmon with shrimp wrapped on the outside (I enjoyed it). The other 2 regular rolls were spicy tuna and some other I can't recall. Overall, I pretty much came here for the BYOB part and hoped that the sushi is good enough to eat. Gladly, it satisfied my requirements but really nothing to brag about here.

    (3)

  • Ashley O.

    This is my favorite sushi place in Philadelphia. The staff is overly friendly and helpful, and the sushi is amazing. I ordered a speciality roll and an appetizer for $20. It's byo also so it's very affordable. Love this place! Check it out!

    (5)

  • Hiya R.

    Always the most innovative rolls, a must try for sushi fanatics. My favorite part is their unlimited creativity.

    (5)

  • Jae Hoon L.

    Yes, "Crazy" how chic-looking it is inside, compared to the run-down exterior! I've worked in Rittenhouse area for several years but never knew Crazy Sushi even existed. So, I'd give 4 stars for the interior design. However, here is why I gave 3 stars. Fried Soft Shell Crabs: The breading was way too thick (it was definitely NOT Tempura breading...) and greasy so the crab ended up soggy. I didn't even taste the crabs. Sushi and Sashimi: It was "A-OK". Pretty fresh fish, but, again, the flavor was lacking and rice was mushy. The plate presentation was stunning, but that made the lackluster flavor even more disappointing. Service: Attentive. What you would normally expect from a $$-rated restaurant. Overall rating: For a quick bite of OK sushi, it is alright. Would I go there again? Not so much. For similar price (or a few bucks more), I can easily find much better quality sushi in Rittenhouse Square or Fairmount.

    (3)

  • Eunni C.

    My sushi place hunt hasn't finished yet. We tried bonsai roll, one night stand roll, volcano roll and sashimi platter. They did put a lot of effort decorating the dishes. We were very hungry so rather getting dishes as soon as we can lol Even though I appreciated their beautiful decoration, sushi wasn't that impressive. I did enjoy one night stand roll but bonsai roll had too much cucumber. I like thin slice of cucumber just round once or twice otherwise I can't really taste any sashimi because cucumber has pretty strong scent itself. I felt like I had big chunk of cucumber after all..the quality of sashimi was ok but nothing extra ordinary. And the bill ended up not that cheap. I think I could find this quality food with less price.

    (3)

  • Ron H.

    Fishy tasting roles served on overly complicated plates. The individual pieces were cut with what looked like a rough knife giving the fish crooked edges and unclean cuts. Their unique rolls and combinations are too complex and the ingredients aren't exactly "fresh". The dining room is a super loud room with tables in front of a wall-long bench and chairs on the opposite site, almost too tight for comfort. The service is fast, but the food is horrible. Both my date and myself left with stomach pains and then spent the night in the bathroom. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!!!

    (1)

  • Jackie D.

    Place was a bit sketchy from the cheesy ambiance, but the sushi made me understand why people talk about this place. The fish tasted fresh, and the sauces were flavorful and light. My kinda sushi. BYOB makes for a cheap, delish meal, AND the presentation was over and above! Like a sushi paradise on a plate. Literally.

    (4)

  • Abby D.

    This place is amazing! The fish is so fresh and their rolls aren't full of rice like most places. AND they have my favorite thing, hamachi kama! So good!!

    (4)

  • Rebecca P.

    Well, I've found my go to sushi delivery place in Center City. I placed an order via GrubHub and I received a call to come to the lobby 13 MINUTES LATER** **caveat: I live three blocks away - but still: this is incredible! I ordered an Eel Avocado Roll and the Ebi Tempura Roll (shrimp tempura, cucumber, caviar and mayonnaise). Both were good (standard sushi takeout fare - nothing wild here). The delivery man was affable and efficient. I have no complaints.

    (4)

  • Peter N.

    I really really like this place. Went last night for the first time and found the experience to be great. Sushi: the fish was very fresh. One of the freshest I've had. The rolls are very creative. They really know which ingredients work with each other. I had the One Night Stand roll, which is a riceless roll. Instead of wrapping the roll in rice, it's wrapped in fresh salmon! Genius! And then the inside was spicy salmon. Loved the concept. Byob - self explanatory that this is awesome. I actually brought sake and they were more than happy to heat it up! Ambience: doesn't get too loud, but the place does get crowded. And this was a Wednesday. Price: Kickass for downtown prices. $7 for regular rolls, around $14 for specialty rolls. But the lunch special is 3 rolls for $12. That's a phenomenal deal for the area. I went during dinner time, so I will definitely try the special next time for lunch. Presentation: not something I usually call out, but it is noteworthy here. The display of sushi is creative and a very nice touch! Service was decent. My water kept getting refilled without me asking. Looking to come back real soon!

    (5)

  • Brian N.

    Delicious food with great presentation! I had their Spicy Dancing Kani Roll and their Ocean King roll. I highly recommend any sushi lover to come and have a bite at this restaurant!

    (5)

  • Grace L.

    Came here for lunch with a friend on a snowy weekday , so the restaurant wasn't very crowded. The service was superb, as the lady at the door and our two waiters were very attentive and made conversation with us. We were in time for the lunch special, which meant $4 normal rolls; my friend and I both got two rolls each, and I ordered a specialty roll for $12 on top of that. For a place that is known for its decorations, I was disappointed that saving money on lunch specials meant no fancy plate decorations. I've been here for dinner before, and you definitely pay for the sushi plate to be pretty! All three of my rolls were subpar, and was especially not impressed with my specialty roll. This place has a nice atmosphere and is BYOB though, so is a nice place to relax and catch up with friends; if you're searching for good sushi, other places would be your better bet.

    (2)

  • Yona G.

    Amazing sushi! It tasted fresh and yummy! We brought our own wine and ordered a few appetizers to share but when it came to sushi we did not want to share! That's because it was delicious! Will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Alisa A.

    They have great sushi and the presentations are one of a kind! I love taking people here and seeing their reactions when their food comes out. The displays and presentation are amazing.

    (5)

  • Robert S.

    Crazy Sushi is a really cool and trendy spot that serves some really "crazy" sushi. Aside from their great tasting sushi, their presentations are really awesome. Just check the pictures that other Yelpers have posted and you will see just how beautiful their plates come out. I came here with some friends and I ordered the spicy tuna roll and the Ichiban roll. Whenever I get sushi no matter where it is I typically will order a spicy salmon or tuna roll and I was very pleased with Crazy Sushi's version. The Ichiban roll was one of their house specials and had a really cool presentation. Oh yeah, it was real good, too. Getting sushi with your friends and family is supposed to be a unique and fun experience and I definitely think that Crazy Sushi is doing it right. They also have great service. Our empty plates were cleared from our table (which some might not like) as soon as we were finished with them and our glasses of water were constantly being filled to the top. I hope to come back here soon.

    (5)

  • Lilly T.

    Came on a weekend trip to Philly to visit my best friend. Stopped by here after visiting the museum nearby and craving sushi! We ordered shrimp tempura, veggie tempura, and some sushi rolls that I don't remember the names for. The tempura was okay, crispy and fresh by oily compared to NYC standards. I didn't like the salad that accompanied it because the finger dressing was too thick and chunky and desperately needed to be watered down and added with mayo. The sushi rice was well seasoned and fresh. The fish was questionable and atmosphere was unimpressive. It was Chinese owned and run, which I find to be a bore when it comes to authenticity, but our waiter was super kind and made small talk with us and made us laugh and smile. It was a pleasant experience overall with decent portions, but definitely not somewhere I'd come again while in Philly.

    (3)

  • Nhat N.

    The food was decent and the presentation was amazing, you can tell they put a lot of effort into it. The best salmon I've had in a while. However I had a problem with the ambiance of the restaurant. There was no music yet the restaurant was very noisy. I almost felt like I was at a bar. Not typically what you expect from a sushi restaurant. It's good for large groups but not intimate date nights.

    (3)

  • Nicolas N.

    Summary: I am fortunate to have relatives who own sushi restaurants and my brother is a very skilled sushi chef. Sushi (and fish sauce) runs through my veins. I always make an effort to sample different sushi across the country. For sushi, there is no escape from quality. Unfortunately, the only quality from this place is the service, which cannot make up for poor, low grade sushi. One star for the service and another for location. Food: Poor quality sushi. To all sushi lovers out there (e.g., those who appreciates fresh cuts of fish and doesn't over soy sauce their fish), please try better restaurants elsewhere. I really wanted to like this place, considering the reviews, but I am skeptical now, since this place used lots of imitation crab and very thin cuts of fish - to save on cost. When you start seeing fish or seafood that has been mulched into tiny pieces or turned into goo, it cannot be called sushi. I also got sick here. :-( Location and Ambiance: Location is great, but the ambiance is okay. There is a staleness about the place that is seems more fresh than their sushi, sadly. Service: Great, attentive service.

    (2)

  • Fam B.

    Really cute, small place with good service. They were very attentive and overall really nice. One of the waiters over-filled my water and spilled a bit on my leg, but she was very apologetic (she seemed a little nervous so she might be new?). My friend and I had the One Night Stand Roll, Banzai Tree Roll, Spicy Dancing Kani Roll, and a Sweet Potato Roll. They all tasted great! The Kani Roll was the right amount of creaminess with spice! The Banzai Tree Roll tasted incredibly fresh. I was worried that the amount of cucumber would take away from the flavor of the sushi, but it didn't. Because it was finely cut, it was soft yet still crispy--it was delicious! By far, the best roll we had that night was the One Night Stand Roll! It was spicy and delicious. In addition to the taste, the presentation of the sushi is phenomenal. They go the extra mile to make it look artistically beautiful. I'm definitely going back for more.

    (4)

  • Flyn D.

    Plain, bland, not good sushi restaurant. 3-4 younger Chinese boys were the sushi chefs. None of the staff was friendly or concerned about my experience. I had a dragon roll which was mushy, a spider roll which wasn't soft shell crab, and a spicy tuna roll that had a bunch of sesame seeds rolled into the rice. Normally at a sushi restaurant I would order nigiri only but the fish in the hoshizaki refrigerator at the sushi bar looked unappetizing and not properly stored. Will not come here again. Stay away.

    (2)

  • Shay B.

    My first time trying the place out and the food was really good!!! Everything was really fresh and the plate set up complimented the delicious food.

    (4)

  • Elle D.

    This is a fun place to grab sushi. The dinners are "crazy" with my friend receiving her sashimi platter with an ice sculpture and its own purple light, topped off with a tiny pink paper umbrella. The fish was fresh and the service was attentive. I'd come back here, but I'd also grab take out!

    (4)

  • Jessie H.

    I got the spicy salmon salad and spicy salmon roll...big salmon fan as you can tell. Came here on a friday night, it was packed but we got seated pretty quickly. The spicy salmon salad was okay, it was like minced salmon into a big circle. I was expecting like salmon sashimi ...not sure why. The spicy salmon roll was the same. It didn't come with actual salmon sashimi, it was like minced salmon. I really like sashimi so I was a bit disappointed. I would come back to try something else because it's BYOB. Gotta love BYOB places, I brought wine and soju.

    (3)

  • Majlinda K.

    Stay away from the Ginza Roll! You have been warned. I wanted to try a new sushi variation so I went with the Ginza Roll and the crab meat and apple roll. The Ginza roll is basically grilled salmon with onion, masago, and mayo. I love all the ingredients but once you put them together you are setting yourself up for failure. I almost threw up after tasting it. To my surprise, the crab meant and apple roll were actually pretty tasty and I recommend it. The service in this place was just border line ok. They get incredibly busy at lunch so obviously they service wont be as quick. Decent place if you go super early and avoif the ginza roll.

    (2)

  • Christina V.

    Met a buddy here for lunch because I was trying to be a good Lenten Catholic and 86 all meat from my menu this past Friday. I guess everyone had this idea because Crazy Sushi was bumpin'. Took about 10 minutes to get a table - and the wait was even longer for the 8 groups waiting behind us. Service seemed a little frantic but looked like everything was under control. We were seated and given the crazy lunch rush- our service was as good as it could have been given the circumstances. Food was fantastic. By buddy and I shared the 3 roll lunch special and got two specialty rolls. We split a spicy tuna, Alaskan, and eel cream cheese roll from the lunch special. For the special rolls we got the Peacock and the Fire roll. Both were amazing. The Peacock Roll ($13.00) is shrimp tempura, spicy tuna wrapped with mango outside. I was really in the mood for mango because i think it gives the rolls a nice fresh flavor and this one hit the spot. There is also a sweet coconut mango sauce on top which was the perfect accompaniment. The Fire Roll ($12.00) was crabmeat, cucumber, mayo wrapped spicy tuna outside. A bit of sriracha on top was the perfect bit of fire. All the fish was fresh and flavors were great. I especially love the disco plating the chefs put together. Who doesn't want a 4 color, light up, blinky neon cube on a plate with an orchid? It's crazzzzzzzzy sushi!

    (4)

  • Eric F.

    Great presentation. . Decent sushi ... the price is responsible and the atmosphere is very new aged Its a small place so I would not bring large groups here. Overall its a solid place and worth a try

    (4)

  • Tahira R.

    Crazy Sushi was great. The staff is very welcoming and attentive. The food was on point, from taste to appearance. The restaurant is clean and well kept. We got the tofu tempura, philly roll and avacado roll. The tempura was reallllly oily so Id stay away from it. But the rolls were really nicely cut and the plates were decorated so beautifully. The prices were decent for good sushi and pretty plates. The atmosphere was a little off for my personal taste - too quiet but still a great setting nonetheless. It's super tiny though, so big groups- stay away.

    (4)

  • Victoria R.

    I think I paid more for the ornamentation and decoration of my food than my actual food. My food came with flowers and a huge plastic tree figurine. The sushi rolls were large too but looked small compared to the fancy props. I'm used to paying over $50 for 2 people to eat sushi but usually that involves more than 2 freaking rolls! Won't come back.

    (2)

  • Vivian T.

    Service was exceptional. We sat at the sushi bar and watched all the rolls get made. The sushi chefs were friendly and greeted us. We sat at the sushi bar b/c we didn't make a reservation and the restaurant was jam packed. We had 3 rolls each and mine were: French Roll ($13), avocado and cucumber roll ($5) and spicy cooked scallop roll ($7). So good and tasty! My total tab was $31 (after tip and tax) and I'm so stuffed! TIP - BYOB and MAKE A RESERVATION.

    (5)

  • Sabrina W.

    One item is enough to make me write this review: Salmon Pizza! Get it! Pictures & a more thorough review to come when I return - which shall be soon.

    (4)

  • Ainsley A.

    It says it all in the name. The appetizers are eclectic, the rolls are unique, and the presentation is CRAZY. Everything presented is like a work of art, and they take their time into crafting each dish. I had the KK roll, unbelievable. No soy sauce or wasabi required. It was beautifully presented with a hibiscus flower- I didn't even want to eat it, that is how pretty it was. The atmosphere is nice and relaxing. The staff is welcoming (a little overbearing), but the stonework on the walls and dark tones makes for a perfect dinner spot.

    (5)

  • Lindsay M.

    From the street this place looks like an adult video store. Once inside it's surprisingly nice. Service was quick, but the server seemed to question us on every order, especially an appetizer that needed to be cooked. "It takes forever." "How long is forever?" "Ten minutes." "I think we can handle that." I also ordered dumplings for an appetizer, which I never received, and I'm guessing the waiter didn't jot it down because it was something else that needed to be cooked. Otherwise the sushi was great. Loved the tornado roll and red snapper roll. Was surprised by the little wooden doll fences and glowing lights on the plate, but it did not interfere with my enjoyment. I guess maybe the plate art is what got them the "Crazy Sushi" name....?

    (4)

  • Rebecca H.

    My friend and I tried Crazy Sushi last night for the first time. The place was easy to find and conveniently located. We both took the train in and didn't have to walk far from Suburban. The decor is very nice, and the restaurant is actually fairly large. We decided to try the vegetable tempura, which was tasty. It wasn't greasy, which is a common complaint that I have about tempura- so this was a great surprise! The ONE bad thing is that the appetizer (tempura) came out about 5 minutes before the main meal, which is always awkward. I won't hold it against them though, because the sushi was great. The presentation was beautiful! There were the cutest little plastic trees on the plates! I had the white tuna roll (fine, nothing out of the ordinary, but it's just a plain roll), and the magic salmon roll. It was seriously the best sushi roll I have ever had in my life. I absolutely loved it. My friend had the spicy tuna roll, which she really liked, and the spider roll, which she loved! I will DEFINITELY go back- I loved it! The price was fine as well. Oh, and it's BYOB.

    (5)

  • Divya P.

    Had a hankering for sushi on my way home for work so stopped here for takeout. Ordered the negi hamachi (yellowtail and scallion) and spicy salmon roll and they did not disappoint! The seaweed salad was a bit pricey ($6) and nothing special compared to other places where you can get it for $3-4. Overall I was pleased with the speed of the service (waited less than ten minutes) and the quality of the maki rolls. The ambiance in the restaurant is nice and I'd love to come back and eat in - seems like it's BYO and they have a lunch special.

    (4)

  • Abhishek Y.

    This is one of those places that I really want to love. I've lived down the block for a few weeks now, but visited Crazy Sushi even when I was living up in UC. To start off, the food is good. The rolls are priced fairly, and the veggie gyoza compares to the best of the same that I've had in Cali (full disclosure: I think Cali has the best Japanese food in the country). The plates are beautifully decorated, and I think the decor inside the place, bar the color changing effects, are absolutely beautiful (I'm a fan of contemporary design). In particular, the sweet potato roll and the cucumber+avocado roll are my favorites, although I'm looking forward to trying the mango one soon too. In any case, I really want to like the place, but the constant finding of hairs (not ours) in the food during our two visits and the subsequent 'not-caring' of the wait staff has been somewhat disappointing. Further, the lack of attention to detail - not bringing over new soy sauce containers when the other one is empty, not refilling water, etc. is disappointing as well, and in all, costs Crazy Sushi 2 stars. With that being said, the food is still good, but if they just wore hair nets or whatnot and kept things more hygienic, and improved service a tad bit, that would definitely go a long way!

    (3)

  • Patrick S.

    I have ordered their lunch special numerous times. It's a really great price - $7 or $8 for two rolls and a salad or soup. I typically get the standard Japanese salad with ginger dressing and then some sort of white fish roll and a tuna roll. The rolls are well sized for a cheap lunch menu option. The ones I've order have rice on the inside and outside of the seaweed - not sure what that's called, but it helps fill me up on a relatively light meal. The only downside, they get super busy. They open at 11:45 and I find if I don't call and place my pickup order right then, I have trouble getting through. I have been put on hold for fifteen minutes only to then be hung up on. I've also called them multiple times over the course of thirty minutes, only to get a busy signal each and every time. It's worth it if you get through, but I stop trying now if it doesn't happen on the first shot.

    (4)

  • Jacqueline O.

    BYOB. This place is a blast. I always drink a bottle of wine to myself and sometimes even bring a 6 pack for after. When I come here I only have intentions of having a great time. The sushi is literally crazy. Blinking lights. Mini trees stuck to your plate with wasabi. They know what's up! I would suggest making a reservation because it is small and can fill up quickly. I give it four stars because the people literally try to push you out the door. They know people are drinking and they try to get you in and out as soon as they can. It can be frustrating so I just wait a little to order and wait between apps and rolls. All in all great place. Just don't forget the booze

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    Good food but pretty over priced in my opinion. Otherwise it's a pretty good spot to have dinner.

    (4)

  • Katie B.

    Staff was fantastic- we were seated in under 10 minutes without a reservation on a Saturday night at 8 pm. They immediately opened our bottles of wine, went through the menu, and were absolutely hysterical and entertaining. The sushi platters were beautifully done and delicious. I recommend the France and Sakura rolls. They let us finish our wine after the plates had been cleared, instead of hustling us out, which was nice. Only drawbacks were that one of us didn't get the miso soup he'd ordered, and it seems to be a haven for large groups of underage, overdressed, screaming girls. Everyone was having a great time, but a few parties were definitely over the top, which kind of took away from the ambience.

    (3)

  • Abby B.

    Decided to go out on a limb and order sushi from a new place. When it comes to sushi, I tend to be a creature of habit, so this branching out stuff takes some serious guts on my part. Being that they have, like 50 rolls to choose from (seriously), I had a difficult time making a decision. They have everything from my go-to rolls (Philly, shrimp tempura) to some crazier concoctions (pumpkin, crabmeat apple). My husband and I found the quality of the sushi to be above that of most of our usual take-out places, although it is a bit pricier. I'll definitely return and make sure that I come hungry!

    (4)

  • Cindy L.

    found this on yelp so i wasnt sure what to expect. It surpassed my expectations. the house salad came with delicious ginger dressing and kani. the sushi was fresh and beautiful. we had a bamboo garden theme delivered to the table. the salmon bento box came with lots of food and very good. the only issue was the floors were a little slippery so be careful.

    (5)

  • Jezelle R.

    $8 for 2 different types of rolls and a salad? YES PLEASE! I got take out so I can't really comment on the service but when I was waiting for my food the hostess was very kind. The restaurant was very clean which is always a good sign since you are about to eat raw fishies. Inside is modern looking, plenty of spots to sit but I can see how it could get crowded on a Friday night. The rolls were good. Not as much rice nicely rolled on the outside as I would have liked BUT, nonetheless it was yummy. The spicy tuna rolls were really tasty and of course California rolls were good as well. Great price for good food!

    (4)

  • Mike H.

    The sushi was just ok. Nothing tastes fresh have definitely had better sushi for the same price. Service was also horrible. They brought us another couples check before we got our meal. Was just ok

    (2)

  • Samuel L.

    Good service, lots of different rolls, and the presentation of the sushi rolls were really well done. They had a good assortment of tempura roles and non tempura rolls. The decor also was really nice and clean. Like all sushi it can get expensive, but why pay for something cheap.

    (5)

  • Jennifer R.

    This place had some seriously bangin sushi and quite the wacky presentation style. The way they dress up their plates (and so uniquely for each) is a great touch to really set them apart from the other sushi places. It was very fresh too and gotta love a good byo. Only giving it 4 stars because the service was pretty sucky but I'd definitely go back anyway. They had a ton of affordable specialty ones I gotta go back for.

    (4)

  • Ovsanna M.

    Great place for a small function! Super fresh and quality food. Very friendly staff and available on short notice. But the best thing I like about it is BYOB. Definitely a YES!

    (5)

  • N S.

    I'm crazy for Crazy Sushi! Sorry, I had to. They have a great lunch deal, where you get "Any 2 Rolls and Soup or Salad" for $8. The any 2 rolls doesn't include the special rolls, but there are still plenty to choose from. I've tried most of them - not mind blowing, but they always use fresh ingredients, and they're consistently good! Added bonus: Pretty fast delivery. I was on crutches for a while and got delivery 1-2x a week during that time. I only work a block or so away, but it would often only be 30 min from the time I place my order to delivery. Definitely worth checking out if you work or live nearby.

    (4)

  • Aria S.

    Great center city location Fun sushi with with cool decor and designs (aka totally Instragram-able) Good prices (8 pieces for $5-7) It's not my to-go place though because I still think the quality and prices of Tsuki at 3 rolls for $12 is unbeatable, but this place is definitely better for a group or date because of the trendy atmosphere. If you're into sushi, and want a nice place to go with the gals or the boyf, it has my recommendation! OH and BYOB

    (4)

  • Srujana Y.

    My husband and I saw this really good Groupon deal for Crazy sushi and decided to try it. Disclaimer: I am a vegetarian so I only tried vegetarian rolls, which is not really "sushi" :) We got a salad, veggie tempura, avocado mango, sweet potato, and mushroom rolls. Since it is a BYOB, we took a nice red wine to go with all this. Nice ambience and friendly staff. Overall a good experience!

    (4)

  • Timothy D.

    No BYOB corkage fee. Host opened right away. Rolls were so tasty. I need more. Recommend the Pink Panther and Oceanus Should've gotten dumplings, couple next to us wouldn't stop moaning while eating them. ( Smelled amazing ). Mini ice sculptor small bamboo fence with a little umbrella. Fair price for what it was. I'm going back.

    (5)

  • Katelyn I.

    I absolutely love this place! I tend to come in or order their 3 roll lunch special for delivery. Three rolls with soup or salad for $12? You can't beat it!! They're also BYOB if you're coming for dinner, or having a fun lunch :)

    (5)

  • Jo L.

    Brought my mom & brother here after my brother's white coat ceremony because he likes sushi and my mom doesn't go out to try new places often. We arrived at 12:45 on a Saturday which is 15 minutes before they open but they let us in anyways. Summary: + Odessa = must get + M16, Fried oyster, Shark rolls all recommend + Vampire Bowl is also a must get + Pretty plate decorations + Atmosphere is nice + Great service We started off with 2 appetizers and 4 special rolls: VAMPIRE BOWL & ROCK SHRIMP, ODESSA, M16, FRIED OYSTER ROLL, SHARK ROLL The Vampire Bowl was yummy! I really liked the little crunch from the outside. The Rock Shrimp was pretty good but I mostly ordered it because I like the sauce they put on top. My mom & brother wanted to try the -. I took a bit and we all thought it wasn't really anything special. The rolls were delicious though! They also came in a nicely decorated plate with a light!! Our favorite was the Odessa. The fish was good, the sauce wasn't over powering and you barely tasted the rice. We liked it so much we had another order. The M16 and Fried Oyster Rolls were also really good. The Shark came with 4 different color/types of fish eggs on top which was pleasant. All the rolls this visit were deliciousu and was not overpowered by sauce or rice. You really got to taste the fish. Great service, yummy food, beautifully decorated plates and guava candy on the way out. I'll be back very soon!

    (5)

  • Jay L.

    I think it is hard to categorize sushi into more than two categories. It is either fresh and good, or it's not. With that being said, crazy sushi has sushi that is fresh and pretty good. We enjoyed every roll that we ordered. What made it stand out was it's extremely friendly service and how the sushi is plated. We were seated at the bar. Orders came quickly. Our glasses were always refilled and we were checked on frequently enough. The manager check on us as well and apologized for the busyness affected the meal (we did not notice any effect) The sushi is tasty and it also is plated with care. The regular rolls have orchids as decoration, while the special rolls all seemed to have a plastic ornament and a led light. We admired ours and all the plates being made in front of us at the bar. Definitely a solid choice for sushi in the city.

    (5)

  • Cassie M.

    I just got a grubhub delivery and the sushi is inedible. I ordered the lunch special three rolls with brown rice. The brown rice was mush and the raw fish was warm and wet. I tried a couple pieces and all had a weird plastic taste. I threw the rest out. Ive ordered the exact thing before and it was great. So disappointed that i wasted $15.

    (1)

  • Missy E.

    Delicious! Never had sushi without rice and what a great option loved it and the presentation was original. Not just pieces of sushi on a plate. Ambiance was a little loud I couldn't hear my daughter talk very well but not that big of a deal unless your on a date

    (5)

  • Karen F.

    I had a better experience here with the tuna "Pizza" (On an egg-roll wrapper??) but you must ask for sauces on the side - they drown it in THREE sauces - Eel sauce, Kewpie Mayo and Wasabi Mayo. I also had an "East" roll made with cooked shrimp (safe), frozen tamago (figures) and cuke. Tasted good, actually. Yikes! Better than my last visit here.

    (3)

  • Susanna L.

    First thing I'm going to say is that this place is at the heart of the city and very easy to find. The decor was modern and pretty spacey. I was seated near the door, so the wind was constantly coming in, but I only realized until it got a little busier throughout the night. Anyways, I had the appetizer Chicken negimaki. And for the actual sushi I had the spicy tuna roll and two specials one night stand and the peacock roll. When our food arrived, our sushi was served with a gorgeous presentation. Mind you I've been to quite a few sushi places before and this was by far the most creative. The peacock roll was delicious. It was served with some sweet yogurty sauce on top with mango and spicy tuna. The one night stand has no rice, but it was delicious!!! It was a little hard to pick up though, but noone is gonna look at you, so just eat away :) Nothing special about the spicy tuna roll. The chicken negimaki was not good though, I didn't like it. Overall great place to grab sushi, its pretty affordable for the city. Although delicious, I have to say that the fish is not as fresh as other places I've gone to, but the presentation and the creativeness of the rolls is a huge plus. I will come here again to try more things!

    (4)

  • Chany I.

    Came in sometime last month, and just now writing a review. Came in for one and was immediately seated which was great. Ordered the Salmon-don and negihamachi roll, but both were just all wrong or weird. When I ordered my food, I had to repeatedly state I wanted the SALMON-DON, and the Negihamachi roll. NEGI. HAMACHI. I guess the waitress didn't understand me even though I said what it was called by, on the menu? When my food came out, I got a spring roll (I think the Harumaki). I just stared at it like, what the heck is this? I wanted a yellowtail and scallion roll. This isn't sushi... When I tried to wave down the waitress, I felt like no one saw me cause I was sitting by the hostess table and was all by myself. As I waited, I figured that the waitress wouldn't come by unless I finished my appetizers, so I just succumbed to eating the roll anyway and just living in pain with the mistake. I was hungry, so what. One bad thing, it's okay, I'll live with it. Whatever... Brush it off. Next thing, I got my salad which came with the entree. That was alright, but wasn't at all filling for me, so I just didn't finish it. When the salmon-don finally came out, after I was done everything, it just looked terrible. It was nicely presented at least, but the fish was all slimy. I tried it, and yup, totally slimy. I wanted out of there, but I couldn't NOT eat the fish. So I ate most of it. Terrible. I just doused it in soy sauce and wasabi. I didn't want to cause a fuss. The rice was also seasoned badly. It just didn't taste good at all, so I left it. The waitress then gave me the check without asking and I immediately just paid without saying a word. I tipped the usual 20% cause at least she did her job, you know, and I'm just a person who wanted a quick dinner by myself... Maybe I'll stick to the kitchen foods if I ever come back. And with a friend, who might drag me there cause of HER good experiences against my first. I'm just guessing it wasn't anyone's day that day. At least they're BYOB.

    (3)

  • Jason R.

    Crazy Sushi=Crazy Good! I ordered the New York Roll which contained lobster, salmon tempura, and avocado wrapped with soy seaweed. I was indifferent with the sauces of multi-colors on top, especially after dipping each piece into my wasabi soy sauce. This is a great roll for those who prefer cooked sushi. I also had a spicy crunchy crab roll. Again, cooked. The texture was fantastic. The crab did not smell fishy which was pleasant. I've had spicy rolls from other places that contain only a hint of heat. This spicy roll was indeed spicy. Exceptional heat as I found myself saying, "Wow this is hot! I'm not sure if I can finish this?" I kept going back and eating until the rolls were finished. Guess the heat was pleasant enough towards my pallet to devour it. The green tea paired well and was smooth, not obnoxious, yet flavorful. I will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • A R.

    This is the only sushi place I will go to in Center City Philly for it's excellent taste of food for a very affordable price. I always go for the lunch specials where you get 2 rolls for $8 or 3 rolls for $12. You can choose from any roll so it's not just the basic California roll but also includes the special hand-made rolls. I like how it comes with soup/salad which is packed to go pretty nice. It gets very busy during noon so wait time for food to-go is about 15 mins, but you can call ahead. Seating area is dark and cozy and I have eaten there by myself before. Turnover for seating is pretty quick and I never had to wait long despite how busy the place looks.

    (5)

  • Clara G.

    I am a fan of Crazy. I've eaten here twice and ordered from here twice. The fish is alwasy fresh. I've never had a bad experience so far. The service is good. The delivery is fast (but the rolls are sometimes shifted around- to be expected). The inside is a nice, chill atmosphere and I like the inside of Crazy better than many of the other sushi places around town. The menu is HUGE. All of the rolls I've had thus far were good, excpet I didn't like the banzai tree roll because the cucumber on the outside made it watery and it's hard to pick up with chopsticks, stuff falls out of the roll since it's slippery. Sakura and KK roll were both good. The house sauce is flavorful. Thumbs up, I'm looking forward to trying more.

    (4)

  • Sam C.

    Crazy good sushi! Food was fresh, prepared well, presentation was great and taste on point. Service was okay.

    (4)

  • Meredith B.

    Ok hello. I've noticed you've been coming for awhile now. Now that you are actually here I'm excited to check you out. Walk in and its a long thin room with tables on each side. Nicely decorated with changing colored lights. Wait service is prompt and attentive. We ordered the lunch special (two or three rolls) with either soup or salad. I was feeling hungry so I ended up ordering the two roll special with soup and then adding on the MANGO KANI SALAD. Why in caps might you ask... because I love kani salad and this one with the addition of mango was excellent. As you may read in the other reviews... all dishes come to the table with a beautiful and possibly crazy presentation. The sushi rolls I ordered were pretty basic (but thats what I was feeling that day). I'll update my review once I go back and check out their other specialty rolls. Get the MANGO KANI SALAD!

    (4)

  • Erin M.

    I have eaten in once here and have gotten delivery. Delivery has been prompt and yummy. But, I definitely perfer eating there. Their presentations are amazing! Mini umbrellas are always awsome. Service was great, I don't think my water was more than three sips in before it was refreshed. I am kinda lame when it comes to sushi -so I can't comment on anything too "crazy". My favorite is Cali roll and sweet.potato roll. Both of them are excellent. I also like how they don't put too much rice on the roll. I want to taste the insides more!

    (4)

  • Jay W.

    Excellent sushi. I usually stay away from the elaborate "special" rolls that are popular at every sushi place these days because in my experience they all tend to taste the same. This is absolutely not true at Crazy Sushi. I started with the Kani Su. I didn't know that kani is just a crab stick, so I was a little disappointed when the plate came out, but I shouldn't have been. The vinegar dressing used on this simple appetizer was delicious and made what looked like a few items thrown on a plate taste very good. However, I don't think I would order it again, instead I would order the Tako Su (same thing but with octopus instead of crab). I also ordered the red snapper roll, the salmon skin roll, and the angel roll. The two simpler rolls were very good and I would order them again. The angel roll,one of the special rolls with peppered tuna, salmon and eel, was terrific and the highlight of my meal. I love when sushi places marinate the fish like the Kani Su appitizer or the peppered tuna on the angel roll. Tried a couple of other special rolls, the only one that I can remember was The Caetus Roll: Lobster, spicy crab, mango, ebi tempura wrapped with a pancake and honey mustard sauce. This is a very heavy roll, but tasted great... good for sharing. The rainbow caviar roll was surprising. I did not expect there to be that much caviar on the dish. The caviar was slathered on the top of the rolls, at least a quarter inch thick. I went with an absolutely HUMONGOUS group. I would absolutely advise against this, they can't really handle large groups. The servers seemed like the were overwhelmed with the high volume (our bill ended up being almost $600). I have been going back and forth between 4 and 5 stars... I think they earned it dealing with the number of people that were late for our reservation. Prices are about average for sushi in Philly. BYOB

    (5)

  • Komal D.

    Amazing sushi, service and staff!! My boyfriend and I went here because we had a groupon. We ordered a soup, at least 5 rolls, and a dessert, and the bill was only $50 (without the groupon). We walked in and were seated right away. The sushi presentation was phenomenal, I've never seen something like that in the city. Every roll we had was delicious, i honestly couldn't pick a favorite. I would have kept eating if I didn't get so full. The staff was attentive and our water was always full. The only downside was dessert. We ordered a tempura banana dessert. It's was so so sooo bland. We ended up just eating the green tea ice cream (delicious) that came on the side. I will definitely be back. They had unique, absolutely delicious rolls, I can't wait to be back.

    (5)

  • Herbie H.

    ---UPDATED REVIEW 02/27/2014--- I've been back to Crazy Sushi probably a dozen or so times in the past 12+ months and have had a fantastic experience each and every time. The staff is always so friendly, welcoming, accommodating, and provide all-around ex

    (5)

  • Lina S.

    I've ordered from here a few times and eaten here once. Really don't get the hype. I'd rather have better quality sushi not served in a martini glass. The pad Thai was possibly the worst I've ever had. It had a weird spicy sauce that just wasn't good. I don't know... It wasn't like, foul, but I didn't leave the meal feeling happy. I will say delivery was quick and my food arrived very hot. I feel like I would maybe give them another chance... but not unless I really had to.

    (3)

  • Justine R.

    The sushi was not that bad, I just had better. We had the spicy salmon roll which was decent, crunchy on the inside. The m16 roll was nothing like I thought it'd be, they put a mountain of fish eggs on the top and that's not my favorite thing, I've never seen that so over done. Just a heads up.. It's bring your own beverage they do not sell alcohol. It was a small, busy spot and it was so loud. I had to talk at a very high level. Lots of college students there. Enjoy!

    (3)

  • Quang L.

    The sushi and soups were delicious and presentation was quite superb. I highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Melissa P.

    This place gets a solid 3 stars (3.5 for the free yelp checkin edamame and groupon) and gets added in to the sushi rotation. PROS -Reasonably priced (bill came to 40ish for 2 hungry sushi overeaters). -Interesting rolls- The waitress recommended the Bloomingdales roll-pink, with spicy tuna, salmon, kani, shrimp, and yellowtail, topped with longan (it's like lychee). -Really nice presentation- seriously, flowers, and giant leaves all up in there. CONS -Service-um...where's my plate? We had to flag down the waiter when it got busy, but when they weren't busy there was serious hovering happening. you brought me the wrong check (we didn't notice) and asked us to fix it as we were literally on our way out? -Mixed Tempura was pretty small (although only $7) and wayyy too much tempura on the shrimp. I'm not even sure there was a shrimp in there. - Is Nicki Minaj appropriate dinner music? Unclear. - I felt like I was on a date with the people next to us when it got crowded. Which was awkward, because they were on a date, I'd say first or second judging by the conversation and polite laughter. Definitely a steal with the groupon, and might even go again without!

    (3)

  • Nicky K.

    I went to Crazy Sushi for dinner last night for the second time. This is a great place to go to if you are looking for some good and creative sushi in Philadelphia. The restaurant is BYOB which is a plus. My boyfriend and I ordered the gyoza to start and four special rolls - Crunch Kani Roll, Ichiban Roll, M16 Roll and France Roll. The France Roll is my favorite roll at Crazy Sushi. All the rolls were presented together very nicely on one large plate with a few decorations. I highly recommend making reservations for dinner on the weekends as it is usually packed.

    (4)

  • Joan H.

    Had the $16 sushi/sashimi lunch set, which was a lot of food, and includes soup or salad. The food was good, and included a "crazy" ornament on the plate that more aptly belongs in a fish tank. Nothing to complain about, but also nothing terribly exciting. Not a bad spot for lunch, and not crowded at all at 1pm.

    (3)

  • Tiffany T.

    Armed with a groupon in hand , my boyfriend and I decided to give this place a go. We arrived at 5pm to a beautifully decorated interior, but we were the only guests in the house. My first thought was that -- this place is beautiful. Very similar to the interior of Fat Salmon, with that blue-ish glow vibe. The place slowly started to fill up as we dined there though :) Overall, our meal was good but not great. The prices were very similar to Fat Salmon -- but I must admit that the quality and taste were not up to par with my favorite FS. Service was great, the presentation was decent; but the taste just wasn't mind-blowing. I wish them the best of luck though! Although this isn't my favorite sushi spot -- I'd give it a go. Great prices, and maybe they had an off night with me

    (3)

  • Draper L.

    Wow - what a major letdown. I was on business in Philly and decided to try this place based on Yelp reviews. Either I caught them on a really bad day, or Philadelphia is not the place to get sushi. The 'Volcano Bowl' sounded promising - tuna tartare in a bowl of avocado. I've had tuna tartare at many different places, and this was by far the worst. Tartare is supposed to be chunky and juicy from the flavors of soy, lime juice, ginger, etc. What I received was reddish pink paste with zero flavor. That was my appetizer, and I knew at that point I had made a mistake coming here instead of trying a burger at Village Whiskey. But I had 2 signature rolls coming so hoped the meal could be salvaged. Nope - the Paris roll was just OK at best, and my 2nd roll (forget the name) wrapped in cucumber was barely edible. Next time I'm in town I'll stick to cheesesteaks.

    (1)

  • Shaniika C.

    This place was great. A bit pricey in my opinion but I don't live in the city so it could be fine. The sushi was awesome and the service was on point and quick. Nice atmosphere for hanging out with friends. I had a quick dinner with my daughter before she headed back to the college campus. She loved it.

    (4)

  • Tina F.

    This is one of the best BYOB Sushi place ever. Me and bf live around the area and never spotted this. But one day we went to CVS which is right across, and saw "Crazy Sushi" sign. We didn't think it was going to be anything sophisticated, but boy were we wrong. They decorated the sushi in such a cute and elegant way. All the sashimi were nicely cut in good proportion and they were so FRESH! The sushi were fresh as well What I didn't like was that it was very nosy, it is expected bc it's BYOB so expect to see drunk people. I do recommend making RESERVATION it gets pretty packed. I would say this is the best Sushi spot in town and for it being BYOB is a plus :)

    (4)

  • Katrina C.

    I came back a second time with a groupon and this time we ordered special rolls. I will say that the special rolls were all very good. Service was great. I also came a second time for lunch and got a 3 roll special again, but this time it was better with more fish in the roll. Not my favorite, but I won't write it off entirely. BYOB.

    (3)

  • Nazee Z.

    This place is great! It's a BYO, which is also wonderful cause it saves a bit, and the food isn't too pricey! I went a little bit ago, so I can't quite remember what I got, but all the sushi rolls were fantastic! The presentation was gorgeous (one of our rolls was served in a martini glass with a ice cube that light up different colors) and also the sushi was very fresh. Just the perfect amount of rice (not too loaded so you got a good amount of fish), and the sauces were fantastic. Our waitress was very attention, but not crowding over us. She always made sure that my water glass would be filled before it reached 1/4 of the way empty, which is a mark as a seriously good waitress in my book. She looked pretty busy too, so I was very impressed by her great service. All in all, go for it! Good food, good service, and you'll feel like you're in an underwater sushi Atlantis the way they decorate it!

    (5)

  • Lea T.

    Came here for dinner with a Groupon voucher and I have to be honest... I was turned off from eating sushi for at least a few months... . On a Thursday night this BYO was packed with couples out on dates. Tables are closer together so it got very loud very quickly. There wasn't a wait to be seated and it seemed like a smart choice since their was a liquor store nearby. The prices aren't really cheap, but I had a voucher so I didn't mind. We ordered 3 rolls and the sushi was served in a timely manner. The plating was creative as they used shaved vegetables shaped into flowers and used cocktail umbrellas and a martini glass on our plate. The sushi was just not what I expected. It seemed to be unusually warm and the eel had an extremely fishy taste to it. One roll was entirely drenched in sauce which made me wonder if the off flavor was coming from the sushi or the sauce. When I walked to the back of the restaurant to use the restrooms I checked out the sushi chefs behind the bar. The area where they were assembling the sushi seemed extremely dirty and unorganized. The restaurant was busy, but it still seemed unsanitary that the food preparation area was kept this way. A toaster oven also appeared to be cooking something, not sure if it was sushi or what... Overall I wasn't happy with my experience. Rittenhouse seems to have many other affordable and clean sushi restaurants nearby. Personally I would go to Vic's Sushi if I was in the area, but Raw, Zento, and Fat Salmon are also great options with very comparable pricing and better décor.

    (1)

  • Jen H.

    Crazy sushi is a solid spot for a quick and inexpensive sushi lunch. You can get two rolls ($8) or three rolls ($12) and a soup or salad for lunch, which is a great deal considering the quality of the ingredients. I was feeling a clean lunch when I went, so I ordered the sashimi lunch special with miso soup and a seaweed salad. My meal was quite satisfying! The fish (salmon, tuna, and whitefish) was very fresh. The only strange part about the experience was the presentation. There was a glowing rock and a strange plastic tree on my plate. It did spark some conversation and laughter at least!

    (4)

  • Christine L.

    I lived around the corner for about a year and waited for Crazy Sushi to put up an actual storefront sign instead of a random poster for at least a couple months (at least it seemed like). I finally walked in, a year later, expecting it to be not so great. I was wrong. This place is like if you wanted to go to Vic's but wanted it to be more of a date / lounge-y kind of place. Seats are nice; ambiance is good. It's a very energetic place and the tables are fairly close together; don't come expecting a heart-to-heart. The sushi was great, lots of selections and lots of imaginative rolls. Presentation is great and really elevates the meal. Philadelphia hasn't been a place where I've been able to get great sushi, but these rolls are pretty good and the plates look extra special. I was waiting for a friend in the front, and all the waitstaff came to check on me at some point, asking if I was alright. I found that was pretty attentive and thoughtful. Crazy Sushi is, contrary to the name, fairly low-key: all in all, a pretty good spot to for a casual night out.

    (4)

  • Rosie S.

    I'm rarely in the mood for sushi, but when I am I go here. The sweet potato rolls are surprisingly amazing and that's the only thing I ever get.

    (4)

  • Nola C.

    Sometimes fresh, sometimes not. The first time I went here it was really delicious and I even took sashimi out. The second time I went more recently, with a friend (after I had told her how good it was) as soon as we walked in a smell hit you. It was fishy and musky. I was embarrassed as I do not remember a smell the previous time I had gone. We ordered sashimi that was less than fresh, the roles were good but had panko flakes (which I personally don't care for) but I couldn't get over the smell. It'll be a while before I try there again.

    (3)

  • Alina L.

    When we got there around 6pm on Monday, there was almost no one in the restaurant. The food was so fast, and great services! We got "one night stand " and "cancer" rolls. Both were delicious and came with cool decorations on the plate (wish we could take it home ;(

    (5)

  • Adrian S.

    My favorite sushi to order in in Philly. Delicious and arrives quickly if you order in. Menu is super easy to navigate and everything is always fresh and hot, or cold when it comes. I'm a fan of sashimi and am never disappointed. The only reason it's not a five star review is because I've never eaten at the restaurant and delivery is never as good as eating in.

    (4)

  • Dustin C.

    My g/f and I went here when experiencing a craving. Nonetheless we were more than satisfied! We ordered a philly roll, tokyo roll, spicy tuna roll, and split a dish of chicken pad thai. Everything was fresh and the staff was accommodating. I think my bill was maybe $35.00. Great place.

    (4)

  • Gautam T.

    Crazy Sushi is Crazy good and Crazy delicious. If you haven't picked up on this theme of this review the word Crazy will be used quite a bit. My girlfriend thought so highly of this place she proclaimed it one of the best sushi places in the city... She is normally crazy but she may be onto something with her assessment. The amount of Special rolls on their menu is ridiculous and the apps selection is also pretty big. I remember getting the rock shrimp app, a weird salad sashimi which was surprisingly refreshing and tasty. As for the sushi Awesome we had 3-4 different special rolls which were all very good (Fresh Fish, Fresh rice, unique ingredients and great presentation) all perquisites for good sushi were met. The Craziest thing about this place.. BYOB... Hell yeah when a restaurant is delicious and its BYOB its like having your cake and eating it too.

    (5)

  • Lindsay H.

    Crazy sushi sure is crazy! The way your food comes out is a never ending guessing game. Will it be in the shape and decorated like a dragon? may be What about glowing and looking like a volcano? Entirely possible. It certainly keeps the ding experience interesting AND visually appealing. Visually appealing aside, the sushi is delicious and the service is good! I've been twice. Once, we were the only ones in the place and the second time, it was packed. Both times were equally delicious/fresh and the service was good. The menu seems endless so I doubt I'll ever get a chance to try any more than 20% of the menu but so far, I love the salmon pizza and odessa roll. Oh and BYOB, can't top that!

    (4)

  • Dave B.

    My girlfriend, brother, and I came here looking to try a new sushi place in the city. We have tried Fat Salmon and Doma, both of which we absolutely loved. One of our close friends said that Crazy Sushi was her own personal favorite in the city so we definitely had to give it a shot. The Verdict is: We absolutely loved it and it matches up against any sushi place in Philadelphia. While all the rolls were excellent, the Bagel Roll was the one that really rocked my world. The service is great and the atmosphere is trendy, albeit a little loud. It's also BYO so bring some good wine or beer along.

    (5)

  • Sarah S.

    They fit us in with no reservation which was awesome and very lucky considering they were very busy. ITS A BYO- don't forget your booze and make the rookie mistake like we did. Our server was amazing and had a great sense of humor. After we ordered half the menu to accommodate our group of four the boys ran off to pick up our Sapporo. Recommend by our waiter we started with the salmon pizza which was amazing, I highly recommend. Followed by the one night stand(also recommend) and fire roll. One night stand had a different taste and texture then I've ever eaten which made me enjoy it even more the fire roll was good but average in my opinion. Round 3 was the Royal Cruise 3 that came with miso soup. Miso soup was average but didn't disappoint. The Royal cruise was enough for 5 people with a healthy assortment of sushi for the whole group. Overall this Resturant had excellent service, fresh sushi, and overall great atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Lindsay D.

    Definitely my favorite sushi spot in the city (although, I admittedly haven't tried ALL of them). Although, again admittedly, I stopped trying to find a better one once I discovered Crazy Sushi. Two reasons I just keep coming back: the sushi is fresh and delicious and the staff is very welcoming and friendly. Our favorite specialty rolls are the Magic Salmon, the Peacock, and the Pink Panther, but the menu is so large that we still have many more to try. The regular rolls, sushi, and sashimi are generously sized and fresh as well. While we usually end up going for dinner, the lunch special is a great deal, with lots of food for the money. The sushi is outstanding, and honestly, finding a staff that recognizes you and treats you well is very valuable to me. The quality of the food and the quality of the atmosphere keeps us coming back (generally about once a week or so). This place is a real gem!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth S.

    Love this place. Price is perfect, waitstaff is super attentive/friendly, the sushi is inventive and fresh, it's BYOB, I've never waited more than around 5 minutes for food, and the presentation is always a conversation piece. What more could you want? I'll take Crazy Sushi over Zama any day.

    (5)

  • Libby P.

    Crazy Sushi is a great spot for an affordable yet tasty lunch in the Rittenhouse area. I've come to realize that my two favorite lunch spots have such limited seating that it's nearly impossible for me to ever grab a seat there, so when I feel like catching up with friends or coworkers over a bite, this is where we go. The sushi is not the best I've ever had (you get what you pay for, after all), but it's certainly not the worst, either. The rolls are really a good size for the lunch special price, and I always leave full. However, service is really hit or miss. The last time I was here, it took 15 minutes for my soup to come out--and it was brought to the wrong table. However, I've had experiences here where my entire meal, from being seated to walking out the door, has taken just a half hour, and it's not like I was there when the doors opened... The employees frequently appear to be frazzled; for their sake, I wish the owners would just hire a host to seat people and handle take-out orders. I enjoy having lunch here, but will continue exploring other sushi restaurants for dinner.

    (3)

  • David C.

    Nice atmosphere. Very good sushi rolls at reasonable prices. Service was very attentive without being annoying. Definitely a place I'd recommend. I'll be back!

    (5)

  • Debbie A.

    I came here with a groupon and my fiance split the large boat of sushi. It had a dragon roll, spicy tuna roll, and 20 pieces of fresh sushi (nigiri). The sushi was incredibly fresh and tasty. They offer unique rolls on the menu and everything from the decor to the food to the service was great. Definitely one of the best sushi restaurants in Rittenhouse!

    (5)

  • Cynthia X.

    What is the pink sauce?! Feeling lazy, I went and ordered take out. The ordering process was smooth, and they quickly brought out my food. There were also a few other people ordering take out. I ordered the Ichiban roll - salmon, masago and unagi wrapped in crunchy. I didn't really know what "crunchy" was, but I decided to take my chances anyways. As I expected, they were tempura flakes, but different to those I'm used to, these were really small / smushed flakes and seemed like it was quite old. The salmon, eel and masago themselves were fresh from what I can taste. The salmon was fatty, but still had the silver lining on it (which I kind of dislike, but since it was hidden in the roll, I wasn't too bothered). Now, what really almost made me want to gag is... the pink sauce. What is the pink sauce?! It was a bright-ish pink color and had the consistency of mayonnaise. So, think pink colored liquid soap. That's what it looked like. The adventurous side of me decided to taste it - pretty much a sweet mayonnaise sauce. But, I just couldn't get over the color and the artificial-ness of it all, and pushed the sauce, along with most of the "crunchy" to the side. While I like traditional sushi, I also love American sushi creations drenches in house special sauces, but crazy sushi's pink sauce was a bit more than I could handle. My search for sushi creations continues.

    (2)

  • Mary G.

    Very yummy and super fresh sushi. Super quiet and comfy. Absolutely loved the food. So delicious. The staff was so friendly and sweet

    (4)

  • Ilana R.

    Delicious, friendly and knowledgeable fun young staff, very creative rolls and great prices. Go back at least a few times a month since first discovering this place when summer ended. It has even taken me away from other locations that I have frequented in the area with delicious rolls and fresh fish too

    (5)

  • Tracy W.

    I decided to try something new and ended up wishing I had just gone to Fat Salmon. The spicy tuna roll and the white tuna tempura roll were good. It pretty much ended there. The seaweed roll had more "crunchy" then seaweed salad, which made it dry and flavorless. The tornado roll, which says sesame dressing in the description, was actually covered in mayonnaise. The presentation on the devil roll was lovely and it would have been really good, had it not been for the thick, sweet, pink sauce that it was floating on. Blech. And the final straw, the tuna pizza. The tuna was so poorly cut; it retained all of it's white sinew making it impossible to separate the pieces. This was a deal breaker for me.

    (2)

  • Michelle R.

    Would have given four stars based on quality alone, as the sushi was quite good. I ordered the three roll lunch special for $12. The waiter with the glasses who took my order and refilled my water was very nice and attentive. However, the waiter who brought out my food was rather rude. There was not any soy sauce offered to me, and I felt rushed the entire time. The second I finished my food (barely put down my chopsticks) he rushed over, grabbed my plate, and also grabbed my napkin, which pissed me off since I did not even have a chance to wipe my face. I found that rather rude... at least ask if I am finished first! Of course, the check was brought out as soon as my plate was whisked away. So I left a nice note on the back of my receipt commending the waiter with glasses on his service, and expressing my displeasure with the other waiter. If you can fix this problem, I would be happy to give you four stars. Thanks

    (3)

  • Nicole F.

    My friend and I were looking for a sushi treat on a Sunday afternoon. My first pick was Doma, but they weren't going to be open for another 4 hours or so. Then I found "Crazy Sushi" on Yelp. We joked about the name at first because I likened it to something like "Sushi O-Rama." But an average 4-star rating after 171 reviews on Yelp is nothing to sneeze at. And now after eating there, I can say that one would be crazy not to give Crazy Sushi a try. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the lift for people who can't walk up the few stairs. While I didn't need it, I thought that was a plus for people with disabilities. We appeared to be the first guests to arrive after opening. Soon after, the place began filling up with people dining in and those wanting take out. That was a good sign. We were addressed right away and we placed our orders, which included the spider roll, France roll and sweet potato roll. I started with the France roll. That roll was so delicious that all conversation stopped. It was totally about the food and chewing the food and enjoying the flavors. A party in my mouth to say the least. The sweet potato roll was another amazing treat. Not as hearty or as large as the France, but it definitely held its own in the flavor department. The spider roll was also delicious, but when compared to Doma's spider roll, Doma gets the nod because it's heartier, larger and more flavorful. Service was par. But in addition to our server, a woman who manned the front desk stopped by periodically to check on us and even share a couple of laughs. The decor is very nice, especially considering the restaurant that was there before. Crazy Sushi is a BYOB, so go and take a nice bottle of wine along with you. Cheers.

    (4)

  • Shauna G.

    Ooh la la! The most beautiful sushi in the world! When it is being delivered to your table, it's almost as exciting as when you get a complimentary cake for your birthday. If they put a candle in it, I'd probably spontaneously combust out of anticipation. Nice atmosphere. Easy to get in to. BYO. Decent prices. I'd definitely come back. It's a shame it doesn't get busier though.

    (4)

  • Ashley S.

    Had a really great dinner here! First of all, from the unimpressive front of the building, I didn't expect this place to be classy at all. The inside was surprisingly nice--it had stone walls with nice lighting and comfortable booths and chairs. They are getting 5 stars for the food, service, and ambiance. Our waitress was very friendly, cleared plates quickly, and didn't give us any attitude when we gave her our Groupon (I hate when servers do that!). The food was excellent! Everything tasted very fresh, and the salmon and avocado, eel, and spicy tuna were all great. We also ordered the New York roll which had salmon, lobster, and avocado in it. So good! The $40 for the groupon went a long way, and on top of the free edamame we got for checking in on Yelp, I basically had to waddle home. My boyfriend and I really liked this place and will definitely be back! FYI: It's BYO, and there's a Wine and Spirits shop only a block away, so if you forget to come prepared, no big deal.

    (5)

  • Jesy C.

    If I could give 0 stars I would. I had one of the worst meals of my life from Crazy Sushi. We got delivery to my office which is a few blocks away. I got a teriyaki salmon bento box which came with a California roll, salmon, veggie tempura, a salad and soup. It sounded delicious but it was inedible. The salmon was covered in a thick brown tasteless goo. I LITERALLY peeled the sauce off of the salmon. It was served on a bed of wilted, brown mung beans. The salad was hot and they didn't give me any salad dressing. The veggie tempura was not cooked. I mean at all. The batter was sticky and weird and the veggies inside (potatoes...for real) were completely raw. My coworker for the teriyaki chicken, fried rice (a $2 upcharge for egg in your rice) and a salad. She couldn't even eat it. Save your money and go somewhere else...anywhere else.

    (1)

  • Paul C.

    Presentation was nice...taste was mediocre...servers had no clue which roll was what...makes you wonder....

    (3)

  • Ron-Shanita M.

    I just fell in LOVE with this place! I took my mom here for her bday to celebrate our love of sushi through a Groupon I bought. From the moment we walked in we were impressed. They offered to charge my mom's cell while we dined and after noticing her struggle with trying to use the chopsticks (she pretty much hopeless lol) the waitress made a beginners pair so that she could enjoy her without having to resort to using a fork and ruining the experience. Now my mom and I often try a new sushi restaurant every month to find our new favorites and never once has any waitress offered to help my mom with her chopsticks (trust me this is a big deal, she was very grateful). Then when the food was brought out the presentation was breath taking! Even the simplest of sushi rolls was arranged as if we ha spent a fortune on it. Absolutely beautiful and absolutely delicious! We ate past the point of satisfaction bc everything was so good we didn't want to stop! All together we ordered numbers 5,12,19, and 26 from House Specialty Roll menu. If u r a sushi fanatic like I am, this place is a must try!

    (5)

  • Therese M.

    Came here for dinner last night. Crazy Sushi had been on my radar since it opened. When I saw there was a Groupon, I knew it'd be the perfect opportunity to check out the city's newest byob sushi spot. $40 worth of food goes a long way here. My sister and I ordered miso soups, the mixed tempura appetizer, 3 of the standard maki rolls, and 1 specialty roll. I wanted something with shrimp tempura in it and ultimately decided on the Aries roll (spicy salmon, shrimp tempura, and avocado). The salmon could've used more spice to it, but the roll was tasty and held together well even though it didn't come w/rice. I wasn't used to having sushi without the rice, but liked that it left more room for everything else. Our servers were super friendly and were on point checking on us and clearing empty plates/beer bottles. I'd come back to try more of their specialty rolls. They also offer kitchen entrees for non-sushi eaters.

    (4)

  • Christine B.

    I really want to like Crazy Sushi, especially because so many people are giving them good reviews, but I went back last weekend to use a groupon and I still wasn't impressed. We ordered a couple specialty rolls and a basic roll. It just seemed like the rolls were all filler and very little fish. My friend commented on this as well. It's a cool place and the presentation is really nice, but I'd rather have a basic presentation and better sushi.

    (2)

  • Matt P.

    BYOB sushi is almost always great. I couldn't tell you how good the food was because I was drunk by the time it came. -Matt

    (4)

  • Kelly M.

    Dear Crazy Sushi, I love you. I've never loved a sushi place before but my dear you are it. From your diverse selection to your spectacular plating, you are wonderful. Accommodating to large parties but still great for a quick lunch with a friend. No one will ever compare to Crazy Sushi. No hold on, let me instagram my dinner because it looks almost too good to eat.

    (5)

  • Luba P.

    The food was OK, but I think it might have been an off day for them. We were there for about an hour and my friend never got her food! Instead of being nice or sorry about it and adjusting the bill....they just put it in a to go box. OK? what's the point of going out to eat then? So my other friend and I finished our food and left extremely confused and turned off. Also, after clarifying my order a few times...it was still wrong. I got the salmon bento box (and the sushi and rice I didn't want was still there, but whatever). It was soaked in teriyaki sauce as most places do it. Overall this place is really cute and nice, the food is average but the service leaves A LOT to be desired. There were a few tables next to us that had to call over the waiter after 15 min of sitting there with no one approaching them. There are ways to treat customers when the place is busy...and this was not it.

    (2)

  • Nicole H.

    Stopped into the new sushi place while waiting to meet a friend for drinks. I sat at the bar and ordered only a spicy tuna roll - at $7 it isn't cheap but isn't crazy expensive either (see how I did that?). I checked in and saw I got free edamame - yay! - which was delicious. I love when it's warm and fresh, which it totally was. And free, which of course I love. The spicy tuna roll was very good. While I don't love as much crunch as they added, the fish was fresh and portion size was huge. Plus the chefs made me a DELICIOUS tuna platter while I was waiting, on the house. It was completely unnecessary but so kind. And did I say delicious!? I'll definitely be back and bring some vino with me. Only complaint is that the prices are a bit high, but I plan to try their very affordable lunch option and will write back then. Solid 4.5 stars for now, which is very high for a sushi afficionado like myself.

    (4)

  • Cristina L.

    Don't be fooled by the name and neon sign. Inside, this place is an entirely different world. Sure there are more neon lights, but they are subtle, and actually add to a sort of "hip" ambiance. Besides, you probably won't go here for that five-star restaurant experience, but rather for some legitimately great sushi at decent prices... and because you can bring your own booze. A Groupon deal brought my boyriend and I here. We think we'll be back next time we're looking for a BYO sushi place, and definitely if we can score another Groupon. Truly, this place is not quite four stars, but not three stars either. The service was meh. The server was not very attentive, and they aren't very organized with their reservations. I decided to bump up this review to the four stars because we went nuts over the food, and because the woman who I assume to be the owner was very, very nice.

    (4)

  • Jennifer M.

    I've been here for a few times, and I'm in love with this place. The menu is quite impressive, and it will seriously take more than a few minutes to read through the choices. (The huge star in the middle of the menu can be quite distracting!). If you need a good sushi lunch place, then get the lunch special. They have an awesome deal at 3 rolls for $12, which includes either soup or salad. Guess how many choices of rolls you get to choose from? 43!!! Lots of choices to choose from, and I really digged the Pepper Tuna roll and the Alaskan roll. I had the crabmeat apple roll, but didn't care much for it. More reasons to love this place: Service is fast and friendly, and they have LOW-sodium soy sauce. My challenge is to try different rolls/dishes each time I go there, except the California roll. :)

    (4)

  • Antonella P.

    I went to Crazy Sushi for lunch with a friend and I ordered the spicy salmon hand roll and the salmon sushi special (yes, I'm a salmon fanatic when it comes to shushi). The presentation of the food was amazing, so much that I had to take a picture. The sushi was not the best I've ever had, but it was good enough to come back.

    (4)

  • Tiffany L.

    I was kinda skeptical about coming into this place, bc the outside makes the restaurant look closed/empty...but don't be fooled! The interior is nice and it's a sit down restaurant (I was expecting a take out place based off of the exterior). I got sushi (spicy tuna and white tuna) and the mixed tempura udon - both were pretty good! I don't like the silly weird fake tree decorations they put on the sushi platters, I feel like that's super unsanitary and just odd. Some other people literally had fake mini bonsai trees on their sushi plates, which really cheapened the look (at least to me). Good sushi should speak for itself - no need to add weird plastic trees next to it. Anyway, the tempura udon was good, tasted great and the udon was not over cooked.

    (3)

  • Dori T.

    Was exploring center city, heard a slight grumble in my tummy, decided it was time to nosh! Decided to go to the nearest restaurant, lucky me my stomach pointed me to Crazy Sushi! It was dead empty at 6pm, got a little nervous put in my order then a steady steam of customers started pouring in. Phew! Was getting worried I might have walked into a dud... A dud this place is not!!! Very attentive service, really sweet staff. Ordered the spider roll (my fav), cancer roll and 2 pieces of mouthwatering delectable uni sushi (oh my gosh still drooling just thinking about this!). Gorgeous presentation, totally caught me off guard just beautiful. Uni was so fresh and delicious just perfect, was tempted to order some more.... Highly recommended! Wish I had a sushi place like this where I live.

    (5)

  • Jericho T.

    Their presentation is amazing, however the taste is...eh. What I ate: Royal Cruise for 2 I came here with my best friend for a stress reliever and I had a groupon for 1/2 off. We ordered the Royal Cruise for 2 and it came with a dragon roll, spicy tuna roll, 10 pieces of sashimi, 10 pieces of nigiri (Yellowtail, Tuna, Salmon, Red Snapper). The presentation was AMAZING. Every dish has some kind of eye appeal as it can come with light up cubes, bonzai plants or flowers. It's a good place if you want to make all your instagram friends jealous. Other than their presentation, I guess the taste of their sushi is OK. I'm really picky with my sushi so I wasn't really impressed when tasting it. The flaw with their amazing presentations is that your food can take a while to get to your table. The place is BYOB so feel free to bring all the alcohol you want! The staff is nice too, even if some of them have thick accents, haha.

    (3)

  • Ceasar B.

    Very bland sushi and therefore way overpriced. Presentation was awful-- though creative it clearly lacked skill. Decor has a trendy style, but is executed poorly and feels cheap. I was embarrassed to walk in. Service was unintentionally poor, as our waitress made conversation to us in broken English and (due to the poor table layout) other waiters interrupted our conversation to ask to refill water.

    (2)

  • Lia B.

    Hey y'all lets get crazy! I was here yesterday as a first timer because i had a sushi addicted friend from hoboken visiting me. it's always hard to bring an out of town visitor into a space you've never yourself been - we walked into a super clean, trendy looking, mod space and I immediately got nervous - the place was like empty! But it was a Sunday on a holiday weekend so it makes sense considering center city as a whole was pretty quiet. my nerves were calmed as soon as the food came out - and i was quickly impressed with my first bite! first off - the yelp check in gets you free edamamme. hello! what a great deal. the edamamme was fresh and salty and cooked perfectly. great way to start off a great lunch. the staff was very fast and very helpful always refilling our drinks and bringing the food out fast. the presentation was GREAT. my rolls came out with a lil umbrella and my friends rolls came out on a platter with a very cute decorative sauce. we were both HIGHLY IMPRESSED. the veg roll choices were overwhelming. obviously, as a vegan, i didnt have any of the fish rolls - but my friend said they tasted fresh and she enjoyed it a lot. overall i would say this is a five star place. we didnt order any of the specials or utilize any of the combos available but i would say the menu offers a full range from very affordable to very opulent.

    (5)

  • Alexandra M.

    Good food, though I felt like the portions were smaller than I was expecting for the price. I'm surprised that other Yelper's rated this two dollar signs. I also wish they'd had gluten free soy sauce. Other than that, there is really nothing to complain about and I still was able to enjoy my meal.

    (3)

  • Beth R.

    Philly has lots of sushi options, but this one wins points for being BYOB, offering a very large menu, and delivering creative presentation. Aside from a long list of special rolls, they even have some pizazz on the regular roll menu, in form of red snapper and other deviations from the usual tuna or salmon choice. Both times I ate here, I was able to make a reservation same day, which was convenient.

    (4)

  • Najah M.

    I love this place, service is fast and I find myself there every-time I'm in center city. During lunch time they have a great lunch special, they aren't the biggest rolls I have seen but they sure are delicious. From the outside it's blends in with the rest of the buildings but it so nice on the inside. My interaction with the staff has always been pleasant and I do love the little candy in the front next to the register. My order always consist of the sandwich roll and the cooked spicy scallop roll ( I have tried other but those two are my favorite). The lunch special come with either 2 rolls of 3 rolls with your choice of salad or soup. If you are looking for a nice place to eat for cheap this would be it

    (5)

  • Victoria C.

    The quality of the sushi itself is okay, but what really made Crazy Sushi stand out for me was the presentation. I had ordered three rolls and they were arranged neatly on a large platter with a fake bonzai tree! Seaweed salad was good, much better for the price than at Fuji Mountain. A nice BYO location that isn't too far from Penn's campus.

    (3)

  • Zoe P.

    It took forever for Crazy Sushi to finally opened (I swear they had a sign announcing their restaurant for at least half a year), and it took us nearly as long to finally decide to try them out. We're usually really good at checking out new sushi joints, especially if they're in our neighborhood, but we were disappointed when we saw that, unlike several other sushi places nearby, they don't offer a maki roll special for dinner, JUST for lunch during the week, and the individual roll prices are on the high side. But I really wanted to try them out, so we stopped by on a Sunday to pick up a few rolls: spicy tuna, spicy salmon, and yellowtail scallion. The exterior makes it feel like they're not open because of the dark interior and blinds that are mostly drawn. The immediate entrance is severely lacking, but up the stairs they've redone the space nicely in a typical sushi bar manner - dark, dark, dark. The hostess was very polite, and came back with our sushi order almost immediately after giving it to the chefs. The regular rolls may be more expensive, but at least they give you 8 pieces for each, so I felt a little better about spending a bit more - especially after tasting each one. The fish was pretty fresh (from what I could tell based off of the yellowtail), and my fiancé was quite pleased that the spicy rolls were actually SPICY, and I have to agree - usually I don't find spicy rolls spicy whatsoever, but these had that nice kick. He also thought that the sushi rice was quite good. We'll see if we ever get around to trying their special rolls - they're also pricier on average than other places - but if they don't extend the roll specials to be available all day, I think we'll stick to Machi as our neighborhood quick sushi fix.

    (3)

  • Dana B.

    Came with a friend who had been here before and wanted to take me out to celebrate a successful first day at my new job, and Crazy Sushi was the perfect place! Great service, great ambiance, and more importantly, great sushi! We got a few rolls to share between the two of us (all vegetarian rolls- fried banana, pumpkin, and sweet potato) and I got a bagel roll (salmon and cream cheese, lightly fried on the outside) for myself. The way they plate and present their sushi is the most elaborate and creative I've ever seen anywhere! Looking forward to my next visit!

    (5)

  • Minh C.

    Crazy sushi was crazy good! Service: 3/5 So starting out the night we were immediately seated for a table for 3. Our waiter was pretty kind and friendly. Appetizers came out we ordered came out fairly quickly. However the issue was when the rolls were ordered, for sweet potato roll and spicy salmon roll, it took 15 mins after the everyone else was already served and they're response... They forgot Food: 5/5 Started the meal with the gyoza, edamame, and miso soup. I ordered the uni, ichiban roll, and spicy scallop roll. Everything was delicious. I loved the crunchiness in the ichiban roll and the spicy scallop roll were made with cooked scallops which were different from what I'm used to but still a delight. The uni was very well cleaned and prepped, but the cucumber made it difficult to fit in one bite. Atmosphere: 4/5 The tables are pretty close together and the restaurant gets pretty packed. It was a modern style restaurant. I would love to go back here simply because the food was so great. However the service far from it.

    (4)

  • Anita S.

    We went here because of a Groupon we had purchased, and I'm glad we did because it's a bit pricier than what we're used to spending on sushi. The presentation was stunning, with some sort of lights and glasses and all kinds of decor, I felt like I was eating my sushi out of an art piece of some sort. The rolls themselves were all just okay, I wasn't blown away by the flavor of any of them. Seaweed salad was fine, nothing to write home about.

    (3)

  • Ashley L.

    I've both dined in and taken out from Crazy Sushi a few times now and have always had a positive experience. Cool/trendy ambiance with a sweet and attentive waitstaff. Their menu offers so many great rolls and entrees it's hard to choose! My favorite roll so far has been the New York- lobster, salmon tempura and avocado; what more could you ask for?! And I love the sushi chef's attention to detail and presentation with all of the dishes (as you can probably see from the Yelp photos). The lunch specials are a great deal for the quality and quantity of the dishes, but you won't break the bank over dinner either. Before you dine, grab a bottle at the Wine & Spirits down the street (BYOB!) and don't forget to check-in for free edamame!

    (4)

  • Ian H.

    Ambiance: The slowly changing LED lights add a very vibrant touch to the atmosphere. Though the restaurant is small, it still feels cozy. The napkins (seriously) add a nice touch as well. Food: This is where Crazy Sushi truly shines. Each dish is almost a piece of art unto itself. The sushi is artfully laid out on the plate with the sauce plated to resemble everything from a flower to leaves rustling in the wind. Outside of the presentation, the food itself was quite delicious as well. I had the Boston roll along with the Eel roll. Each comes with eight pieces. I just wish the Eel roll had more eel in it... Service: Quite nice. The waiter was prompt and friendly, always coming back to double check on us. The service was quick too, the food came out together (which was impressive considering there was about 8 of us). Drinks: Hey its BYOB :D. Go buy some wine and enjoy! Overall its a pretty nice place, great for a date and something I would definitely check out!

    (5)

  • Jen L.

    Reasonably priced and above-average sushi that arrives on ridiculously elaborate plate presentations. The fish won't dazzle you, but the blinking visuals accompanying the fish might. Some of the decorations may have come from an aquarium store, but kudos to the sushi chefs for being resourceful. BYOB. A place to come to if Vic's is full and you want a little more elbow room to sit with a group of friends.

    (3)

  • Kerri B.

    I love crazy sushi the foods great the prices are great and it's close by my job it's not your usual sushi place.. They have all kinds of, for lack of a better word, "CRAZY" sushi!! One of my faves is the fried banana roll and spicy kani, both delicious rolls that I absolutely love!!! If you're in center city near 19th and Chestnut you should give it a try!!

    (5)

  • Marley B.

    Great spot for lunch. The sushi is amazing, staff is super helpful and attentive, the place isn't crowded, and if you are lucky, they will have this weirdly cool music playing that is almost like current hip hop transformed into soothing elevator music. Don't forget to check in for the free offers!

    (5)

  • Valentina L.

    The mark of this place is their sushi presentation. They look very fancy almost like a show. The food was delicious as well. Order sushi don't order other noodles which are not their specialities. I love Salmon pizza. very very good. The place is small, and Friday night was kinda noisy.

    (4)

  • Allison B.

    This place is totally decent. I've been here once for dine-in and once for take-out. No complaints. What you really need to know is this: Crazy Sushi is currently offering a "two rolls for $6/three rolls for $8" opening special. Crazy sushi, crazy cheap. When I dined in on the first day they were in business, this special was not offered. Don't know when it will end, either. Get it while you can.

    (3)

  • Amy A.

    This place is highly worth your money, given the cost, quality, and overall atmosphere of the place. I would say that they have designed the rest to be comparable to top restaurants in Philly. It also gets plus points for being an awesome BYO! I went for dinner and left impeccably stuffed with a bill including tip of less than $60. The things that I thought were exceptionally delicious was their Tuna Tartare, Salmon Sashimi, and Pink Panther roll. Get the Pink Panther roll - it is so delicious.

    (4)

  • Roy H.

    Fresh food, great fish, generous portion (ordered the Royal Cruise for two - it was delicious, fresh and a lot!). Definitely a good sushi place!

    (4)

  • Ashley S.

    I decided to give this place a try since I had bought a groupon for it. My date and I showed up at 5:30pm on Friday and we were 1 of 3 tables. While the place never filled up, there were a lot of people picking up to go orders while we were there. The service was excellent. Our drink glasses were never empty and our plates were cleared quickly. Everyone who worked there was really friendly. The food was presented beautifully. My date and I each got a dinner bento box which included our choice of soup or salad, choice of an entree, steamed rice, vegetable tempura, california roll, and shrimp dumplings. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted great, with the exception of the California roll which was meh. We also go two specialty rolls (the KK and the One Night Stand) which were fresh and delicious. I gave only 4 stars because the specialty rolls we got were heavily doused in sauce and because the server brought the check out without asking if we wanted dessert. We did want dessert, but since we weren't offered, we decided to get ice cream elsewhere afterwards. Regardless, we'll definitely be back again.

    (4)

  • Cherry H.

    Great taste for sushi and sashimi, first-class service. The interior design is cozy, good place to hang out or catch up with friends.

    (5)

  • Ali B.

    Pleasant waitstaff. Great presentation. Average prices. Same quality fish as the other spots. BYOB like plenty of other sushi spots in Philly. Would go again if in the area around dinner-time but would not specifically search them out in advance.

    (3)

  • Lynn G.

    It was my first time going to crazy sushi for a friends birthday. I ordered the Sakura roll and the bagel roll. The first time the sushi was delivered, I found a long blonde hair in my bagel roll (fried), and when I proceed to pull it out, flipped the roll itself. After I informed the waiter, They then brought me another roll which they remade. It was pretty good. But when I received the receipt, they proceeded to charge me for the both the rolls even though I had to send it back the first time for an sanitation issue. After I asked about it, the waiter told me he could take off one roll but not the other and took off the price of the less expensive roll instead of the roll that had the hair. To me, that screams horrible customer service.

    (2)

  • Roderick R.

    I started out with the Gyoza. And it was very good. Them I moved on to the Philly Roll. The quality was very good. It was fresh and well presented. It could have been rolled a bit tighter/ but that's being nit-picky really. The Salmon Fried Rice was great as well. I will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Louis D.

    Had the take out. And all the rolls we got were awesome... can't wait to go back. The salmon roll and spider were very good

    (5)

  • Steve V.

    I love this place! The KK roll is by far my favorite, but I haven't had a dish I haven't liked. Very great service, attentive and friendly. They are a BYOB so keep that in mind if going for dinner. The atmosphere is great too, very intimate and they play popular rap songs re-done with classical instruments. It's funny once you pick up on it.

    (5)

  • Kelly P.

    I was eager to try this place. Great sushi and attentive service. I was impressed by their presentation of plates and as others have said, the decor is nice. I had a groupon but even without one I'd suggest this spot again in the future.

    (4)

  • Michelle B.

    So far digging my waiter he gonna get his tip!! Nori soup was very tasty.. new York roll is good..I enjoyed it!! I would eat here again

    (5)

  • Ali O.

    I freakin love this place. the presentation and quality of the food are top notch. they have also been great in terms of service. i think i have been here 10 times.

    (5)

  • Lauren M.

    We came here for a birthday dinner. It's quite small so I recommend making reservations. It doesn't look fabulous from outside but their sushi is quite fabulous, indeed! I believe it has now taken over my number one spot as "the best sushi I've had recently." I say recently, because it's up there with my top faves of all time. But of all of the sushi that we've had recently, this is definitely at the top of my list! They have a lot of yummy specialty rolls. The place seemed clean. They are BYOB which is always a plus! They are pretty reasonably priced. And the service was relatively fast considering we had a large party. The hostess/possible manager? was very on edge and a little rude at first but she calmed down with time. We will definitely be returning here for another sushi date and recommend anyone else trying it out!

    (4)

  • Rachel C.

    Great new sushi spot in town! I come here for lunch with co-workers almost once a week for their awesome lunch special--such a good price for sushi that is much better quality than other places nearby. The sushi is consistently fresh and delicious and they have yummy rolls to choose from. It's BYOB which could make for a fun dinner with friends on the weekend. I had to deduct one star though, because more often than not, we end up waiting a while for the food or the check, and sometimes one person's sushi will come out a good 10 minutes before someone else's. The wait staff are all super nice and polite, but need to work on the timing of food and checking on tables!

    (4)

  • M B.

    Crazy sushi has really good sushi but there is a considerable difference in the size of the rolls when you dine in compared to take out. I have gone for the 3 roll lunch special many times and recently ordered take out. The rolls were miniature and I was still very hungry after eating 3 of them. I was pretty disappointed and will never order take out from them again.

    (4)

  • Jake D.

    Sushi is one of my favorite kinds of foods and I have it at least 1-3 times a week for dinner. Thought I would give this place a try since I hadn't yet. The sushi was alright, average. Then I was up with diarrhea until four in the morning. My stomach has never bothered me from sushi before and it was all I had eaten since breakfast so it was definitely the sushi. I would not recommend this place.

    (1)

  • Michael B.

    I was very hesitant to try this place out initially, as Sushi can be tricky. I stumbled upon a lunch special which always helps in my lunch decisions and all I can say is WOW!!! Here is my suggestion, "copy and paste" names of the different sushi combinations into Google as there are many to choose from, find 3 that you like, order during lunch special, and repeat.

    (5)

  • Steph G.

    This is my go-to sushi place when I'm in Philly. The sushi is solid, it's good value, and the delivery service is usually good (and quick). I've never eaten at the restaurant (only ordered pickup and delivery) but it seems like a cute enough place and it's conveniently located near Rittenhouse Sq.

    (4)

  • Elle B.

    Crazy sushi is fantastic. It's a BYOB (and there is a liquor store less than 1 block away). But, that's not the only thing that make it fantastic. The sushi is awesome and it is very reasonably priced, especially for Rittenhouse Square area. All of the specialty rolls I have tried have been excellent. Also, they are presented in a super creative way, more so then I have seen anywhere else- this makes the whole experience more fun. My favorite is the Bloomingdale, and it's not just because of the name. Last time I was there I tried the shrimp dumplings, they were out of this world...they are a must on the menu. The first time I went was on a Friday night and it was very crowded, although they sat me within 10 minutes without a reservation. It was definitely a college aged crowd, and it was pretty rowdy. The 2nd time I was at Crazy Sushi was during the week and it was much more low key. At any rate I have had nothing but good experiences at Crazy Sushi, and look forward to going back.

    (4)

  • Sarah K.

    The rating I give is not for the food, but for the service and management of the establishment. I found a Groupon for Crazy Sushi (20$ for 40$ worth of food) and decided to go with a friend. I noticed it was BYO so we picked up a bottle of wine, which made us a little late for our 8:30 PM reservation. Fortunately, we were still seated relatively quickly, although our being seated was very awkward. The hostess led us to a half cleaned table and made us wait as we watched them clear it up. She also left the menus on the sushi bar which was a few feet away from our table, so when we were finally seated, we had to go grab the menus ourselves. The restaurant was pretty full, as almost every single table was seated. So perhaps service was backed up for this reason? Anyway, it was a while before anyone came by to offer us water, at which point we asked for our wine to be uncorked. They came back soon after, with our uncorked wine (sans ice bucket...) and 2 glasses of water, one of which they spilled ALL over me. My shirt, from my stomach area, down to my knees was drenched. The waiter seemed horrified, apologized, but then started tending to the water on the floor while I sat in shock, just sitting in a puddle of tap water. No help was offered to dry me off. I was not a happy camper at all. If I had not had a Groupon, I would have left immediately. I had a change of clothes in the car, which we parked just in front (lucky parking!), so it was fine. I'm not really that mad that they spilled water on me, because it gets worse. When I got back from my change of clothes, my seat was haphazardly dried and some napkins were left on the table. We sat, and resumed examining the menu. We asked for an ice bucket, which came pretty late. Another waitress came by soon after to apologize for the mishap, and offered us a discount. She then URGED us to order another special roll (which I was originally reluctant to do, because we had already ordered so much), and then assured us that the discount would cut down the price enough that our Groupon would be enough to cover the entire bill. I think perhaps that the services' lack of English skills may have contributed to this miscommunication, because at the end of our meal, they gave us a complimentary red bean mochi ice cream and they called THAT our 'discount'. When we received the bill, there was no actual discount. I was FURIOUS. We had ordered an extra special roll because the waitress had assured us that it would be taken care of with the discount, but found that there was no actual discount. We called a waiter to straighten out the issue, but the only excuse I got was that the machine wouldn't allow more than one discount per bill, and Groupon is apparently a discount. I'm still outraged at this. I had told them from the very beginning that I had a Groupon, yet they still assured me that they would have a discount, and then PUSHED us to order an extra roll. Even with that whole situation aside, the service is still pretty lacking. It was pretty slow and hard to communicate with. We weren't given a single waiter (instead the waiters chaotically came by without reason or rhyme to check on us), yet this restaurant seems high class enough to have a systematic waiting system. The reason I didn't rate this place 1 star is the food. The 'normal' rolls were fresh, delicious. The hamachi-scallion roll was delightful and the scallion came through perfectly. There was a little too much crunch and grease for me in the cooked scallop roll, but it was still delicious. I highly recommend the Odessa roll, which is salmon wrapped around unagi, tuna, and masago. I didn't get too much of the masago, and perhaps there was a little too much eel sauce on top, but it was heavenly. The other special we ordered (that we were CONNED into ordering in my opinion) was the Long Island roll, which is eel tempura, spicy salmon wrapped with white tuna. That is the exact description of the roll on the menu, yet when it came out, it was covered in this overly sweet, sweet and sour chicken reminiscent sauce. It ruined the roll in my opinion, and had I known that the roll came in this sauce, I would not have ordered it. I would stay away from the Long Island if you actually like the taste of sushi. ------- Sorry for the wall of text! IN SHORT: If the service and management here gets a HUGE make over, this would definitely be one of my regular BYO's in the city. As is, I am hesitant to return. Perhaps I will get take out for the Odessa roll, about which I wil have dreams forever. Come here for good food and terrible service.

    (2)

  • Zerina G.

    I had the dinner portion of my sister's bachelorette party held here because my coworker told me how modern and cute it was inside and how amazing the presentation was. He didn't lie! The presentation of the dishes were phenomenal. So different from the many sushi places I have been to in the city. I was going to hold the bachelorette dinner at Zama but that place is expensive. I wanted to bring the girls to a place where you didn't have to break the bank. Pricing is great for what you get. Food was good, presentation was better. Service is another story. Do not come here with a big group. They're can't handle it. We had a party of 12. And all coming from different places so we didn't arrive at the same time. The waiters constantly kept asking where the other guests were 10 minutes into sitting down, saying they would separate the tables if they didn't show up soon. I made reservations for Crazy Sushi a month or so in advance. I understand they need to make room for the other patrons but I also cannot control my guests from getting to the restaurant in time. (Traffic, train delay, etc) I very politely told them I would try to contact the girls of their whereabouts. But the waiters' constant stares at our table and the nagging made me feel very uncomfortable and embarrassed in front of the girls at the party. I tried to enjoy myself and the wine we brought since this place is a BYOB, but I was relieved when we left.

    (2)

  • Johnny G.

    I get sushi for lunch here sometimes. The sushi is not bad, just make sure they include your miso soup if you order the 2 or 3 roll special. They tend to forget.

    (3)

  • Shelly N.

    We found this place on Yelp after our first option nearby was out of half their menu. Upon first glance of their special rolls menu, I knew we had picked well. We got three rolls for 2 people and that was perfectly portioned--the Spicy Dancing Kani Roll, Sakura Roll, and a basic Philly Roll. The specialty rolls were slightly bigger than the regular Philly Roll (as expected). I highly recommend both specialty rolls and next time would opt for all specialty rolls since their menu had many more delicious options. Ambience was casual but nice...it was apparently the date-night spot for the two tables of first (or second daters) we were seated between. When I'm in Philly, this is definitely on my short-list of affordable eats, and I'd happily return.

    (4)

  • Sarah F.

    I've been wanting to try Crazy Sushi for awhile, because why wouldn't I want my sushi glowing neon?! Anyway, when I saw a groupon deal, I snagged it in an instant. I expected the place to be tiny and crazy looking. It was actually a little classier than anticipated. Not CLASSY, just more classy than in my head. So much so, that I ran up the street to grab wine. Why I didn't automatically bring wine is beyond me. We ordered a few different rolls and the tuna pizza. The tuna pizza was the clear winner of the meal. Actually, now I want it, as I write this. Everything else was just okay. Typical inexpensive sushi. What about the crazy, you ask? The food was presented interestingly and beautifully. And yes, it was glowing. However, our table was pretty small and I kept dropping the crazy on the floor. Luckily not the sushi itself, just the crazy part. Towards the end of the meal, I was frustrated and saying, "Crazy, just get off my plate. I'm trying to eat." I went for the crazy, but I'm returning for the tuna pizza.

    (3)

  • Scott S.

    Stopped in for dinner using a Groupon. Wasn't that impressed. Sushi was soaked in "sauce"...idk exactly what it was, but it looked like italian dressing and really just turned me off. Spicy Tuna roll was mediocre. Atmosphere wasn't my favorite...music in the background made it feel like I was in a massage parlor, not a restaurant. With so many sushi locations around, I won't be back.

    (2)

  • Gwendolyn P.

    This place is great especially for groups. The sushi is well-priced, well-portioned and tasty. The main draw here is the elaborate presentation of the sushi. It really is "crazy" and charming. Everything that comes from the sushi bar is a work of art and each platter is different. It offers a sense of whimsy. Definitely pics of food that are instagram worthy and it's rare to hear me say that. I also love the lighting which morphs from blue to green to purple. I am still not even sure what color the ceiling is really painted. My hesitation to give this five stars is that it is not Japanese run therefore lacks a certain authenticity and the staff could be a bit more polished. Also the tables are very close together to the point that if you go as a couple you will kind of feel like you are dining with the couple directly next to you. It's a very small narrow restaurant so for sure make a reservation and even then you may have to wait. The staff is big on flipping the tables so don't plan on settling into a long and meaningful discussion there. You can head to Continental down the street after for that.

    (4)

  • Patty M.

    I have found my sushi spot!!!!! =) This place is delicious! I tried the salmon pizza, one night stand and fire kiss roll- they were all delicious. The salmon pizza was so different than anything I've ever tasted, it's on a scallion pancake and they add spicy mayo. you have to try it! It's BYO so we brought a bottle of red wine to compliment the sushi. Ohh and the rolls are fairly price dat anywhere from $9-$13 each. Will be going back very soon!

    (5)

  • Mungyi C.

    The worst sushi I have ever had. Huge pieces and weird rolls. Tried Bloomingdales role and the other roll that they recommend. Can't be any worse. There's potatoes or something with the roll. Weirdest event had. Strongly not recommend. Don't know how they got such a high review.

    (1)

  • Pauline S.

    I had a groupon of $20 for $40 worth of sushi so I came here and ended up ordering $80 worth of food. There weren't many people here so it was a bit quiet despite the low music. The staff was attentive, always refilling my tea, and the sushi came out individually, each accompanied with lovely sauce artwork or cool lights. I got: Vegetable tempura Sakura roll (spicy salmon with shrimp and avocado outside with house special sauce) Banzai tree roll (tuna, salmon, white fish, avocado and caviar, wrapped with cucumber on the outside. with house special sauce) Odessa Roll (tuna, eel, masago, crunchy and spicy mayo rolled in salmon) & Ocean King Roll (lobster, cucumber, crunchy, wasabi, mayo and masago) Special of the day - First Kiss roll (shrimp tempura, avocado, tuna, spicy salmon?) Fried green tea ice cream Green tea ice cream They were all great, although over time I realized I don't prefer colder sushi, so the Banzai tree roll was the least favorite of them all. The green ice cream was good, but was not enough. I would have preferred 2 scoops instead of one. The fried part was not like typical tempura ice cream, it was literally like fried bread. Here as well, the proportion of ice cream to bread should have been higher.

    (4)

  • Phiny S.

    We really enjoyed this place. We went because we had a groupon for the place and we are so glad we did. We got the 2 person meal and it was amazing. Their presentation is a bit "crazy", but in a cute way. The servers were very polite, the food was really good, and it's BYO. Overall great experience!

    (4)

  • Sam H.

    The sushi here is 7/10, but it's not very expensive and there are a lot of options. Also the presentation is very cool.

    (4)

  • J K.

    Went here for a birthday dinner. Ordered the sashmi platter and three of their fancy rolls. sashmi was excellent. I will say to avoid their special rolls with the "house special sauce." Tastes like a sweet relish. Otherwise the atmosphere is great and trendy. Staff is friendly.

    (4)

  • Jeremy Y.

    I've only been here twice but it's quickly becoming my favorite sushi in the city. Fish is very fresh, rice is above average, presentation is top notch, and the speed of service is very quick. They have great lunch specials too. Keep a lookout, they do groupons every now and then.

    (4)

  • A X.

    Great quality of sushi!!, not fancy but the food is amazing, a must if you are close to Rittenhouse area

    (5)

  • Alex B.

    Oh my god. It's just perfect. On top of the wackadoodle light up aquarium prop presentation that's worth coming for on its own, it's just damn good sushi. I've tried a lot of other sushi places in the area but was converted to Crazy by someone's many instagram photos of their Crazy meals and now I see why. Everything is delicious and really well priced considering how very yummy it is + BYOB {praise hands emoji}. I am never not in the mood for Crazy Sushi.

    (5)

  • Shannon P.

    Our party of 8 (with reservation) was seated as soon as we arrived and waited on immediately even though all of us haven't arrived. Drinks were opened (it's BYOB), glasses set out and waters all ready to go. So already I was feeling good about Crazy Sushi. I ordered the some kind of crazy tree roll which was salmon, white fish, and tuna wrapped in cucumber. In my opinion, this would have been easier to eat if the roll was more vertical vs horizontal. Since it was sliced so thin, it was hard to use my chopsticks to grasp the sushi. Taste was a bit salad-y but it was very fresh, and the presentation was beautiful. My other roll was an Alaskan salmon roll which was on point. Boo ordered the France roll which features shrimp tempura - highly recommended for those who despise raw fish...and those who don't. I was obsessed with it. The craziest part about Crazy Sushi? How crazy the plates look coming out. There were bird drawings, shrubbery, jellyfish lights, cucumber islands, and tiki umbrellas accompanying our food making for obnoxious oooooing, ahhhing, and photo taking. Bonus - if you check in on yelp you get a free edamame!

    (4)

  • Caren J.

    The food was good but it is very tight and narrow in there during lunch. Obviously the lunch service is very busy, but it is also a lot slower. I would try Mandarin palace during lunch instead.

    (3)

  • Kim S.

    Bad customer service- nothing noted on their website that their lunch special is no longer offered on the weekends yet refused to honor it, even when ordered it in the past. We called but they didn't care to resolve the problem. If I'm going to dish out a lot of money on sushi I rather do it at Doma or Zama, not some run-of-the-mill typical sushi joint. I like their sushi but for their astronomical prices and bad loyalty to their customers I will not return and don't recommend anyone doing the same.

    (2)

  • Ung U.

    The restaurant looks nice. We order two sushi rolls and one tuna tartare. tuna tartare was ok but the other rolls were really...bad .the taste are just not right! They gave a discount coupon for us but not sure we want to go back again

    (2)

  • Jordan D.

    I decided to come to Crazy Sushi for my birthday with my friends. I came because of the positive reviews, I love sushi, the awesome Yelp deal, and the BYOB of course! The inside is very trendy and as a college student it's nice to get out of the regular pizza places and actually feel like you are in a city. I made a reservation and they sat us immediately. It took awhile for them to approach us about what we wanted, but I assume because we were so enthralled by the menu we kept having out noses in it. I do wish they checked up on us earlier though. Once the food came out everything was delicious and it was a great amount of food for the price! I take one star away because it took them a long time to take our order and it took an extra fifteen minutes to give us the check and then our change. I would go back again, but I definitely would not go if I have time-sensitive plans afterwards.

    (4)

  • K. B.

    Fairly new place on the Rittenhouse Square area. There are tons of small sushi places all over this city, most of which are alright. Honestly, we tried this place because of one menu item, the tuna pizza. This item had become a favorite after trying it at Morimoto, and this is a very respectable version, for half the Morimoto price. Other food items included various sushi rolls, the best of which was the spider roll (soft shell crab). Mmmmmmm. Definitely a repeat visit location, next time I'll remember its a byob.

    (4)

  • Noheli T.

    Crazy Sushi is by far my new favorite sushi restaurant in the Rittenhouse area! The rave reviews from other members were spot on! I went last night and received a free edamame with my yelp check in. As our main course we ordered the Odessa Roll, The AK 47 (daily special) and the Kk Roll. All of the rolls were delicious and the presentation was excellent! The overall decor the restaurant is very modern and not as dull as it may seem from the outside. The service was just ok but I'm looking past any flaws in that because the sushi was just too good! I will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Cici H.

    well，i was so upset when I came here with my friend! My friend had a grupon , that was why I would be there! We ordered sashimi for two, but two of those fish is not fresh and service was rude. I will not come back never ever! For sushi, I like mandarin palace better, their chef is so creative and artist!

    (1)

  • lem t.

    We had dinner here about 10 days ago when I visited my sister in philly. I was very impressed with the food, presentation, decor and service. We had A LOT of food; tempura udon, dragon roll, tempura shrimp roll, salmon sashimi, this sashimi trio, popcorn shrimp, etc. Everything was so fresh and tasty. My favorite was the popcorn shrimp. Soooooo delicious!! If only there's a restaurant like this in New York. Great value for the money!

    (5)

  • Olesya P.

    Great place to go! Food was very tasty, service was good, and the inside of the place is very pleasant. It does not look great from the outside, but inside just great. Service is very quick. I had to wait about 10 minutes or even less. Place is good for couples and for groups. The place is not cheap but not expensive either. I went with my boyfriend to have lunch on Sunday, we were full, satisfied, and it cost us like 32 $ without drinks and desserts. If you are in Central City, you should go there!

    (5)

  • Laura N.

    I was referred to Crazy Sushi by a coworker of mine for their lunch specials. 2 rolls with miso soup or salad for $8 or 3 rolls with again soup or salad for $12. My first visit to Crazy Sushi was actually during the dinner hours and I was quite impressed. The place is relatively small but intimate, modern and very nice. The sushi is fresh, filling and delicious and to top it off the prices are more than affordable for quality sushi. On two of the four times I have been there in the past month, they have provided us a coupon for a certain dollar amount off our next visit in with our check.

    (5)

  • Jason K.

    I went here for lunch the other day with a buddy of mine off my recomondation via yelp of course....lol. Anyways, it looked like it was gonna be a good find. We pull up and it just so happens theres a parking lot about a 100 feet from the place. So that was convenient. We got there right at 11:30am the time they were supposed to open...There was no sign of life inside and there was 2 Asian dudes sitting at the front door waiting to get in as well. So, I took a wild guess and asked them if they worked there, and they said YES....Lucky guess I suppose....I asked where the people were with the key and they said 5 mins away in a cab....Um okay, so 15 mins later a carload of chefs and waiters arrive and we go in....I was a little pissed, but figured no biggie, lets give this spot a try bc I saw all the great reviews and pictures on yelp. Well I'm glad I DID!!!! We get inside and the place was very clean and pretty cool looking....Our waiter was very attentive especially I think bc he was 1 of the dudes outside waiting with us, lol...However, they have a GREAT menu with a lot of options...I had some eel sushi which was very good and my buddy had some assortment platter thing...Now, the best thing though was the "One night stand roll" I ordered!!!!! IT WAS FREAKING SLAMMING!!!!!!!!!! It had salmon and tuna wrapped around spicy, crunchy crab!!!!! NO RICE!!!!!! Banging!!!!! All the food was well worth all the BS I went through up till this point. Also, the presentation of the food when it comes out is awesome too, make sure you have ur camera!!!! I'd definitely go back, but I'd just give them a little more time to get to work next time. When we left it was around 12:30pm and the place was slammed too, so that's a good sign....

    (4)

  • BJ W.

    I've been here a few times. The service is great and the inside is very nice. Never a problem getting seated. I've never seen this place busy and I doubt they'll be open for much longer. The sushi is just too inconsistent. The rolls are usually mediocre, but sometimes good and sometimes bad. However, there lunch special is worth coming for when its good. If you want mediocre sushi on a budget, then this is your place. They are all over groupon and you get a 20% off coupon with your order.

    (3)

  • Charles K.

    Let me start with the bad. The name and the sign need to go. Lucky for them they can kill two birds with one stone there. Ok, that's it for the bad. The food is very good, staff is great, decor is lovely (except for that sign, which is done in a font I haven't seen since I bought a custom iron on lettered t-shirt in 1976). While the food is wonderful, it is further enhanced by gorgeous presentation. The chefs seem to randomly create outstanding platescapes (I'd better trademark that before Sandra Lee starts using it). They smoke, they light up, they look like vacation pictures sometimes, you just never know. It really adds to the whole experience. This place is a gem in the area, and I think if they ever change that sign, it will be tough getting a table.

    (4)

  • Jess D.

    Very quick service! My boyfriend and I sat down at 6:45 on a Saturday night and were out by 7:15. The staff was very friendly and attentive and the sushi was good. The only down side is that the tables are VERY close together and you can hear everything the table next to you is saying.

    (4)

  • Kaynaz M.

    I've been here 3 times. Twice for the fantastic lunch special and once for dinner with a groupon. Their sushi is fresh tasting and good quality. You also have the choice of brown rice if you're lookin to make your sushi healthier. I love coming during lunch because they have this deal where you get 3 sushi rolls, soup or salad all for 12 dollars! I've tried the philly roll, crunchy tuna, avocado, sweet potato, pumpkin, and crab and apple roll. I liked all of them, minus the crap and apple which was just okay. Another plus is that this place is Byob!

    (5)

  • Jenell S.

    From the outside appearance and name, you might be a little skeptical at first of Crazy Sushi, but definitely don't let that stop you from trying it! I went for the third time this past weekend and have yet to be anything but extremely pleased. The expansive menu include a ton of creative appetizers and specialty rolls. The service is quick and the wait staff is attentive and very polite. Of all of the menu items I've had, two really stand out and make me want to come back again and again. 1. Tuna pizza - slices of raw tuna atop a crispy and flavorful fried scallion pancake with a spicy mayo drizzled on top. This combines my favorite flavors of a spicy tuna roll and ups the ante with a bit of crispy fried goodness. 2. Bloomingdale roll - I've had this every time I've gone and have yet to find a roll like it elsewhere. Spicy every-fish-possible topped with a tiny bit of sweetness that makes this roll highly addictive. 3. Bagel roll - reminiscent of a philly roll but then each individual piece is lightly fried turning a typical sushi roll into something special. I love the added crunch from the frying and how the cream cheese melts a bit cutting down on its typical cold/chewy texture I'm not usually a fan of paired with raw fish. I've also had a handful other rolls, the rock shrimp appetizer and the house salad. I've been impressed by all of them, except the Ichiban roll which had a drop of a thick pink sauce on top of each piece that tasted way too much like fake sugary strawberry. I ended up taking the sauce off of the roll and then really enjoyed it. I think next time I go back I will order more traditional/clean rolls that don't contain too much creaminess to balance out some of the specialty rolls. Being a BYO with a ton of interesting options, Crazy Sushi is a winner in my book.

    (4)

  • Meredith G.

    A friend of mine showed me pictures of the amazing presentation that Crazy Sushi is known for, so I told A to keep a lookout for any groupons from them. Low and behold, one popped up and we bought it. We made a reservation for a Saturday night at 8pm and we were seated right away despite arriving 15 minutes early. I ordered the #12 (Sakura $12) and #30 (Peacock $13) special rolls. The house sauce on the Sakura roll was delicious. Tangy, sweet and a hint of spice. I love rolls where you don't need to use the soy sauce and these were two of those rolls. The presentation was spectacular (think: bowl of glowing light and colorful sushi). The Peacock roll had deliciously sweet mango and a sweet sauce. It was almost like a dessert roll with just the right amount of crunch. Definitely one of the better special rolls I've ever had. I loved the atmosphere with the ever-changing lights, but if you don't like sitting fairly close to other couples or parties, then this is not the place for you. Something I didn't mind, though. I would definitely return.

    (4)

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    (4)

  • Diana K.

    Above-average BYOB sushi place for Philly. Things that were better than expected: menus, decor, overall ambiance. Not so great things: some of the special rolls only have 5 pieces, while the regular rolls have 8 pieces. So you are better off getting the regular rolls even though it might be tempting to try some of the more interesting ones. Just beware, they come in varying sizes, so you may want to ask about how many pieces are included in each!

    (4)

  • Sara B.

    We really enjoyed the sushi it was very tasty and all the people super friendly!! The fish was fresh and The presentation was awesome really imaginative. The only thing is that the makis were a little bit bigger than normal so it was difficult to eat. One recommendation is that they don't serve alcohol but they let you bring yours. Go and try it!!

    (4)

  • DM D.

    This review is for delivery only. I ordered through seamless which is an unnecessary third party, they had used my work number but didn't bother to ring my buzzer I live in a huge building which it's possible to buzz me when you're downstairs...but after calling crazy sushi (they only said were closed,) then a rude seamless customer service associate I called crazy sushi again and they sent their driver back. Since it was mostly my fault not double checking the number (although in a huge city the delivery guy should know how to utilize an intercom system,) I gave the delivery guy an extra $10 tip on top of the 2.50 I put in the original order. So all that malarkey left me slightly annoyed the sushi was ok...I ordered the boston roll, spicy tuna, and California roll. Had a little of each they were like 3 stars. However, I got the fried cheesecake which in itself is worth 4 stars!!! I would recommend this place just for that. So good.

    (3)

  • Sal W.

    Did takeout and had the $12 3 roll special with shrimp, scallops and salmon. Overall, I was impressed. I have had some 3 roll specials at some other places and usually the rolls are miniscule. Not that these are gargantuan or anything, but they were acceptable with a good fish to rice ratio. My least favorite was the scallop roll as it didn't have a lot of scallop in it and the crispy crunchy stuff they put in it was a lot (stuff makes me queasy). The shrimp roll had a good sauce inside. All three rolls were rice on the outside, 8 pieces, with sesame seeds sprinkled on top. Overall taste was comparable to most other sushi places I have been to. Food Quality/Taste = 4 Stars Portion Size Given Price = 3

    (4)

  • John J.

    Takes a great deal from me for any reviews over 3. They are very wheel chair accessible which I thought was great. Fish was average at best and the hot tea was not drinkable. It'll get the job done and the facility appears pretty clean.

    (3)

  • Greg B.

    This place has the best sushi hands down!! Very nice environment. They could have used another server because service was a little slow. Maybe they were just shorthanded so i'm still giving 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Jillian Y.

    Found it on Yelp (because you do NOT eat sushi in a new city without reading anything), and have to agree: this is solidly four stars. The sushi is slightly overpriced (compared to the West Coast anyway) but fresher than I expected, and the presentation is really superb.

    (4)

  • Julia R.

    Between the good food and the great service, I have to give this place 5 stars. I had dinner there tonight by myself while visiting Philly for the weekend, and sat at the sushi bar. The men making the sushi were extremely friendly and sweet, and sent over a free little appetizer right after I sat down. I ordered a salad and the rice-less Odessa roll (eel, tuna, masago and crunch wrapped in salmon), which was fantastic. It had all of the best elements of a roll and sashimi together in one. The presentation was, indeed, beautiful just like all of the other reviews say. Every person who worked there was attentive, and...I'll use the same word again...sweet! So glad that I spent my evening having dinner there. I will definitely come back next time I'm in Philadelphia.

    (5)

  • R M.

    Hubby, baby, and I had dinner here while we spent the night in Philly. We loved it! I had shrimp teriyaki and shrimp shumai. Hubby had several sushi dishes, one of which looked horrifyingly like a bunch of thumbs arranged in a circle, but which he said tasted good nevertheless. The waitstaff were INCREDIBLY kind and helpful with our demanding baby who is in that "I would like to throw this object on the floor repeatedly because it's fun to watch you get exasperated" phase. They even filled up her sippy cup with water. I loved the food and the people. Couldn't ask for more!

    (5)

  • Stephanie R.

    Decided to meet a friend for a late lunch. Wanted sushi, and wanted to try a new place, so we decided to go to Crazy Sushi. I've walked past it dozens of times since it opened, and it has a very unassuming exterior, but is pretty cool inside. Glowing baseboard lights give it a fun atmosphere for a random little sushi place in Rittenhouse. They have a lunch special of $8 for 2 rolls, or $12 for 3 rolls. The special includes miso soup or ginger salad. Both of us got the 3 roll special, and I got the miso soup. The miso soup was fine - I've never had it before, so I don't really have anything to compare it to, and it definitely didn't turn me on to being a miso soup fan. I ordered the spicy tuna, Philadelphia, and the crab and apple rolls. I enjoyed the Philadelphia roll and the crab and apple roll. Was not a huge fan of the spicy tuna roll - didn't taste as fresh as I would have liked - a little too fishy and didn't have much of a spicy kick to it. When we paid our bill we got a coupon for a few bucks off our next visit. Perfectly fine for a quick sushi lunch. Not in a hurry to go back, but probably will.

    (3)

  • Adeline G.

    Good food in a very loud space with slightly pushy staff and a crowd that is entirely - ENTIRELY - young, tacky, and wearing impractical footwear. Those in their 30s and older should probably go elsewhere.

    (3)

  • David C.

    Frankly, this place was pretty mediocre -- But to be fair, it's the first and only sushi place I've been to in Philly. I hope the next one and the others are better.

    (2)

  • Jill W.

    Had lunch here today. It was OK for lunch. The sushi was fresh and good. Not spectacular. The service was prompt. I had the cold tofu for an appetizer, and I highly recommend staying away. I thought it might be quality tofu as they were offering it cold on its own, but it was more like grocery store quality. Not yummy.

    (3)

  • Rachel F.

    I went here for lunch. There was a good amount of people here for a late lunch. Service was good, no complaints. Food...meh. The presentation was nice, but overall I've had much better. I thought it was very fresh and the spicy tuna roll was good. It's actually a crunchy spicy tuna roll. The only disappointment was the yellow tail. It was really small. For $7, I'd expect to have two nice sized pieces and not two tiny pieces that together would equal one. I'll go again, maybe for dinner it's a little better.

    (3)

  • Rachael P.

    I went here with a friend who had a Groupon. The sushi was horrible, full of filler breadcrums and very skimpy on fish. They took a lot of time and care to decorate the plate with fresh orchids and I wish that they would have invested this extra money into giving us more fish in our rolls.

    (2)

  • Cara S.

    Went last week for a lunch date. We ordered 6 different types of roles and two appetizers. Everything was great! The sushi was fresh and the presentation was surprising. We will defiantly be back!

    (4)

  • Angie L.

    Paradise Roll and Sweet Potato..... Try them! Really good stuff!!

    (5)

  • Alex C.

    Went her yesterday night: definitely blown away by my meal. Me and my fiancé both ordered sushi here and were pleasantly surprised with our experience. I ordered the Devil and Bloomingdale rolls while she got something like the Spicy Dancing Kani and KK rolls? Both of hers were awesome and while both of mine were good themselves, the Bloomingdale was easillllyyyyy my favorite. The best part of the experience is the presentation as well. They deck out the plates with all sorts of LED lights, sauces, leafs and cool stuff. Would recommend this place to anyone Side note: they have 43 specialty rolls to choose from...43!!!

    (5)

  • Will M.

    Amazing lunch specials and good sushi.

    (4)

  • Nupur D.

    Amazing food, great presentation, great service. BEYOND impressed for a new restaurant!!

    (5)

  • Joyce T.

    Nothing special. Service was fast like they want to kick us out.

    (3)

  • Ann B.

    Very disappointing. Have ordered here before and had been happy, my last order (simple sushi rolls) was awful. Eel wasn't fresh and the spicy tuna was mostly crunchy and no scallions at all. To top it off, the delivery boy claimed to have "no change" and forced me to pay way more than needed! I will not be ordering from here again!

    (1)

  • Divya R.

    Great sushi, fast service, and BYO - love this place! Went there on a Friday night with a group of 6, and the hostess directed use to the nearest liquor store to pick up wine. The sushi is really good and the presentation is cute too, will definitely be back. Don't forget the spicy mayo :o)

    (4)

  • Erin D.

    I ordered from here with a friend and was appalled. The teriyaki chicken i ordered was close to inedible. The chicken was slimy and completely unappetizing. While my friend liked the udon noodles, the beef that came with it had questionable origins. I will never order from here again. There are plenty of other good places to order from.

    (1)

  • Andrew L.

    Stopped in for lunch. Bought the Yelp deal anticipating needing it/NYC prices. That being said, prices were reasonable and didn't need it. Our waitress was happy to let us order some food to-go so we could take advantage of the deal. Roll sizes were on the smaller end of the scale, but perhaps this was because it was lunch. There was only 1 other table and the service was good. Clean and trendy atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Shehzadi K.

    Crazy Sushi has become my FAVORITE sushi spot. Every roll is delicious. I usually don't get an entree but when I do, it's yummy! But the rolls I really enjoy are the Peacock and the New York. So. Freaking. Good. I really love the rolls with soy seaweed too. The plate presentation is so pretty! The staff is so friendly and polite! The restaurant is very clean and decor is nice as well. Give Crazy Sushi a chance, you will love it!

    (5)

  • Brian C.

    Looking for a good new sushi place we went last night to check out Crazy Sushi. Right on 19th and Chestnut, it's a good location and a great looking interior. We started with some gyoza and vegetable tempura, both were great starters (and well priced). Then for the mains we got tuna avocado, shrimp tempura, and the New York roll from the specials menu. All three were DELICIOUS. The New York roll was absolutely fantastic, great texture and all of the fish tasted very fresh. Not only were they great tasting, but the presentation was awesome. The sushi chefs drew pictures with the sauces on our plates (including a crane and a some japanese characters) and the plate was garnished with flowers and a glowing cube. As nice a presentation (or nicer) then you'd get anywhere in the city. Desert was the fried tempura banana with ice cream which was also excellent. Great service, amazing food, cool atmosphere, and very well priced. We will be back to Crazy Sushi for sure!

    (5)

  • Linda M.

    GOOD NEWS: The service was wonderful, the place is very attractive, the prices are reasonable. BAD NEWS: The sushi and cooked food is very mediocre-not bad, but certainly not great. The sashimi was presented beautifully, but the fish sliced thick and of Mall quality. The teriyaki chicken my husband had was not bad, but had little flavor. Had a Groupon, so it was worthwhile, but would not rush back.

    (3)

  • Euphemia M.

    Unassuming outside, modern inside with consistently impressive dinner spreads. The rolls live up to the restaurant's name - I have never seen such creative and artistic displays (our four rolls were highlighted with a gorgeous butterfly drawn from various sauces on the plate and a glowing martini glass). The rolls are uniformly delicious - as would be expected from the generous dollops of house special sauce and spicy mayo. Recommend the bloomingdale, anything with eel/salmon. For a lighter fare - go with Banzai Tree roll or odessa roll (riceless). The variety on their menu will blow your mind. Great for a date or outing - a nice twist on the traditional predictable sushi.

    (5)

  • Megan T.

    I must say I am extremely picky and annoying to eat with so, here is my review: I had the best time here. Very relaxing and trendy spot! The appetizers were excellent- we got fried stuff like rock shrimp, tempura etc. I got a fresh avocado salad. Then I asked the server to wait a bit to bring out our sushi because I was trying to time our comedy show. They never rushed us at all always accommodating and brought us anything we needed within seconds. Great service is essential to the whole experience. Sushi was excellent, excellent, excellent! We got the Bloomingdale, New York, and spicy kani... I can't even tell you which one was my favorite. The presentation alone made me "wow" several times. All in all, great food and they made me feel special. BYOB, they take reservations, and groupon deal...just go here!

    (5)

  • Janine A.

    My mother in law and I were just out walking around the neighborhood when we stumbled along this hidden gem. Once we got inside we were greeted and seated immediately,we couldn't help but notice how GORGEOUS this place is. It is so modern and feels like your in a NYC upscale club/restaurant. We ordered and it didn't take long for the delicious food to roll out. We will for sure be back because we are big sushi lovers!

    (5)

  • Regina S.

    I'm a regular here after trying a few others in the Rittenhouse area. The rolls here are delicious! I've only tried one that I didn't like. The price is pretty good, especially if you get their lunch time special. The staff is great and friendly. I recommend this place to friends often, and they love it!! And most of them come back on their own.

    (4)

  • Carol K.

    Pretty sure we just found our new local go-to place for Japanese food now that Numa is closed. Came here out of curiosity after nabbing a Groupon. The sushi was great quality, service was prompt and friendly, prices were VERY reasonable, and the variety of rolls on the menu is dizzying. We got ... a lot of food. Something like 6 rolls, additional sushi a la carte and soup -- and the bill (before groupon) was only $60. You cannot beat that. (That it's a BYOB helps.) We'll definitely be back. Likely often.

    (4)

  • Dev K.

    Absolutely amazing sushi, great service, BYO, and a great Groupon to boot. Great date place, you won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Pamela L.

    Nothing but good things to say about this place! Quick service, large selection of house and specialty rolls (get the fire roll!), the plate decorations are AWESOME, and prices are reasonable. Would definitely recommend- added bonus that it's BYOB as well!

    (5)

  • Tia I.

    Had a Groupon for $40 worth of food for $20 and the check-in gets you free edamame. You cant go wrong here! We walked out very happy and the spicy tuna roll was the best we've ever tried. A great hidden gem, I would definitely suggest trying it out. Plus it's BYOB- two thumbs up.

    (5)

  • Lydia R.

    Yes, this place was great. When we first walked in , we were a bit apprehensive since it was 6 pm and we were the only ones in the restaurant. Oh man, were we in for a treat! Not only was the sushi really tasty, but the presentation was excellent! Smoking martini glass and a beautiful fish drawn on the plate in sauces. Nice. The only weird part was that since we were the only folks in the place, all of the staff were looking at us the entire time, little creepy but since the food was awesome we overlooked it. Definitely will come here again - bringing friends for the fancy presentation

    (5)

  • Emily J.

    Worst service I've ever experienced, which is saying something.

    (1)

  • Lee Ann R.

    I love this place. When we asked the owner why it was called Crazy Sushi she animatedly described how crazy busy the restaurant gets and how crazy the clientele are. It was hilarious. After trying my meal I immediately asked my fiance why the place wasn't packed and decided that I had to tell the world about this place. It is spotless clean and has a very nice ambience. They have a good music selection and their food is amazing. It's BYOB. I enjoyed the spicy tuna roll and the one night stand roll. It was more than enough food although i had been eyeing the spicy miso soup with mussels and my fiance eyed the seaweed salad. The menu has an excellent selection and it's relatively inexpensive for sushi (most certainly the most inexpensive sushi place within a few blocks. My meal with a specialty plate cost $21 for 14 pcs of sushi. not great, but certainly not the worst and the quality beats all. The fish was so fresh and had a pleasant not fishy aroma. The staff was extremely friendly, every waiter filled my water glass within seconds of me finishing it (literally 7 times). The salmon and tuna in the one night stand melted in my mouth and that spicy crab is amazing. I can't wait to go back there is so much more I want to try. I'm getting the soup and salad next time. Please visit this place you will not regret it. True 5 stars all across the board.

    (5)

  • Alicia Y.

    I ate at Crazy Sushi last night because I had a groupon, and I plan on coming back a lot in the future! The decor and atmosphere of the restaurant was great and I loved that it was BYOB. Our service was top notch and everyone made sure we had what we needed. The sushi was fresh and delicious and the presentation blew me away!

    (5)

  • Kim B.

    Nothing special; we went for the deal. Okay for cheap-ish sushi.

    (3)

  • Tamara K.

    A coworker recommended this place. I picked up a lunch special around 12:00PM. It wasn't crowded but then again its New Years week and people are still on vacation. The woman working the cashier was taking phone orders though. The decor is modern with lights that slowly fade in different colors. I ordered the 2 roll lunch special for $9 ($1 extra for brown rice). It came with miso soup which was very very good. I usually order the salad instead of miso soup bc I don't like miso soup. But they made a mistake and gave me the soup, but it was a pleasant mistake luckily. I ordered a Philadelphia roll which was very good and a spicy tuna roll which I loved. It had a little crunch to it. Brown rice was a nice change...there were lil black seeds in it. For me, the most important part of eating sushi is the wasabi...if it isn't hot enough to make my nose hairs curl then I'm not loving it! My nose hairs were definitely curlin'. I noticed there is a trend in Center City to serve more pieces in a roll than 6 and to make each piece smaller. That is not the case here...thank heavens! 6 pieces come in a roll and each piece was the average size. I'm definitely coming back! I can't wait to try their specialty rolls. Best sushi place that I tried so far in Center City!

    (5)

  • Claire Z.

    Yaki Udon Is Awesome!

    (4)

  • A R.

    We came here with a Groupon for $40. Waitstaff did not give us any attitude about using a groupon. They were very attentive --almost too attentive. The restaurant was pretty empty, so most of the waitstaff stood around our table basically watching us eat, refilling glasses and whisking away plates as soon as they emptied. Interior is interesting. There are changing colored uplighting on the walls that were nice to look at, if a little distracting. The music seemed to be Asian-inspired covers of pop music (I'm pretty sure I heard some strange erhu cover of Nelly). The food is decent. Not for sushi purists --fish isn't fantastic, but they do have a large number of special rolls, if you are into spicy fish/mayo type concoctions. We enjoyed the Odessa roll the most; the special rolls were a little hit or miss for us. Presentation of the food was fantastic. Overall, I think it would be a decent lunch date. I don't know if I would come here for dinner without a Groupon, but for lunch I think it could be worth it. They are also wheelchair accessible (have a lift in the front of the store, for those who can't navigate the steps).

    (3)

  • Alex M.

    Great fresh sushi, great service, very friendly staff, byob.

    (5)

  • DLynn L.

    It literally took this place 25 minutes to get my pretty basic to-go order together (I ordered tuna advoca, eel avocado, and pepper tuna) and it would have been longer had I not applied pressure. Then when I got to work I found that I was give a warm noodle dish (udon maybe). Not even sure how you confuse a warm noodle dish with basic sushi. I was so aggravated by the time I got to eat the food I actually ordered it was impossible to enjoy it. And to add insult to injury, they don't even give you a littel dish to mix your soy with wasabi. Epic fail all the way around. With so many quality sushi places within a block or two of this place this should be your LAST choice.

    (1)

  • Gordon T.

    What an amazing sushi experience! Great atmosphere, excellent service and very creative sushi! Really enjoyed the Bloomingdale Roll and Hawaiian Island appetizer. The fish was extremely fresh and perfectly chilled which melts in your mouth. The best part is how the susuhi/sashimi is displayed. A must try restaurant!!!.

    (4)

  • Javier G.

    The place is very clean and the ambiance is excellent. The food was outstanding and the price was amazing. I also took advantage of the Yelp deal for free endame which were ok. They were good but was looking for them to be a little more salty.

    (5)

  • Danielle D.

    Great service, amazing presentation.

    (5)

  • Jodi G.

    Just opened and the staff were extremely nice and attentive. They have15% discount right now on your entire order. The sushi was extremely good, not fishy at all; and they have a very diverse and creative menu. I'm actually shocked by the other 2 reviews. The presentation was amazing as well. The sushi chefs clearly care about what they're putting out.

    (5)

  • shuo z.

    severe allergic reaction suffered here!!! DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES. i triple checked with the waitress about gluten allergies. she still said the spicy tuna was safe. i took one bite, and it was riddled with tempura flakes. now i'm suffering from an intense allergy attack. it's straight up negligence.

    (1)

  • Patrick H.

    A really nice place to grab some great sushi. We went on a Friday night, and the service was friendly and quick. The chicken katsu was delicious, and the sushi was good too. Definitely try the mochi ice cream if you are in the mood for dessert!

    (5)

  • Steve S.

    Sushi is amazing. The hot food is average. Overall definitely a top-5 spot in center city. Very cool atmosphere inside. Good for groups or a date

    (4)

  • s b.

    Horrible sauce poured over everything! Straight-from-the-botte ITALIAN DRESSING was generously poured all over my spicy salmon roll. So awful! Plus the Uni was not fresh. Plus I got it delivered (fairly quickly) so there was no way to send it back. Please for your own good go somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Leslie O.

    Just went here for lunch and waited 45 minutes before leaving without ever getting my sushi. Very disappointing. Aint nobody got time for that.

    (1)

  • Faezeh F.

    This place was okay. Nothing special..the food was average, the service alright and the decor was pretty good...

    (3)

  • Jill A.

    Friends and I went to Crazy Sushi this past weekend and our meal was wonderful. I had the Spicy Dancing Kani Roll and the Sakura Roll. Both were amazing and beautifully plated. The reason I am writing a review however is because of the experience i had today after looking at the dinner charge on my debit card. It showed almost $30 more than my meal and tip were actually for. I went to the restaurant today but they were not even able to locate my receipt in the system. I left my name and number with them and they told me to come back tomorrow after they had more time to look. They just called me back (same day) and figured out the issue. Not only are they refunding me my money, but they also offered me a free lunch on them tomorrow. In my mind, the sign of a great restaurant is one that makes an effort to get you back even after they made a mistake. I will definitely be coming back, thank you, Crazy Sushi!

    (5)

  • Jessica S.

    Friday night VERY LOUD n sushi takes longer than normal but was excellent. This is a BYOB joint

    (3)

  • Nicholas D.

    Just when I thought Mt. Fuji was my favorite center city sushi spot. Visited this place last night with a friend using a $20 for $40 groupon. Sorry I didn't buy more. We didn't have a reservation, but we were seated within minutes and the staff was polite and attentive. dining area was well lit, music was at a comfortable level, and tables, floors and bathrooms were clean and organized. Nice amount of space between tables, too. For $40 we ordered the vampire bowl (avocado salad with tuna, crunch and masago) for an appetizer, four rolls (sweet potato, pumpkin, apple and crab, and the caetus {special roll}, and two sodas. The portions were generous and the presentation was great. I didn't know this was a byob spot. All in all a great dining experience. I'll definitely come back.

    (4)

  • Lee S.

    Very good specialty rolls. Good food.

    (4)

  • A K.

    good sushi, but the other menu items leave much to be desired. the non-sushi foods are edible and offer nice presentation, but over-priced for what you get quality-wise. i love this place for the 2 or 3 roll lunch special.

    (4)

  • K G.

    The food was great and the service was great. The interior is nice. I think the only thing that could be improved is the 90s music that is playing in the background. It makes the mood of the restaurant a little tacky.

    (5)

  • Dennis T.

    Had dinner on a Saturday night at 5:30. The place was a little empty but by time we left every table was taken. The service was great and the creative sushi was the best we ever had anywhere. We had 6 different rolls and they kept getting better also liked the BYOB.Will be going back again.

    (5)

  • Elle L.

    This place is awesome! We've been here twice with groupons and it is so delicious. The environment is nice for dates or parties, and the waiters/waitresses are super attentive. We've had the spider roll (HUGE and yummy), veggie udon, chicken teriyaki, rainbow roll, and many other rolls, and everything has always been fresh and well portioned. Their sushi is usually very artfully plated, which is nice. We wish they would put up another groupon because we would buy at least 4! Yum.

    (5)

  • Emily C.

    The fish is very fresh, the rolls are well made and beautifully presented, and the service very friendly. I have been here twice over several months and the food has been amazing both times.

    (5)

  • S K.

    Fantastic Sushi. Very reasonably priced. Second only to Fat Salmon. Try the fried banana roll!

    (4)

  • Lynn M.

    Awesome selection, amazing taste and super accommodating staff! Highly recommend. Oh and it's a BYO!! Can't beat it.

    (4)

  • Jenn S.

    got a take out from here. a decent sushi place. maybe slightly above average compared to some other sushi places around this area. would go back for quick take outs/ when i'm in teh mood for some affordable sushi.

    (4)

  • Erin R.

    This restaurant has been open for about a month. Excellent atmosphere and excellent service. BYOB. The sushi is pretty good, probably 3 stars. The seaweed salad was good, but very small portion for the $6 price tag. Huge menu, lots of specialty rolls, noodle dishes (pad thai, etc). Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and would definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Karen E.

    I love this place. I live a few blocks away from Crazy Sushi, so it is a frequent favorite for a quick dinner for my husband and I. We went last night for dinner and ordered miso soup, seaweed salad, a white tuna roll, the M-16 roll and the Magic Salmon Roll. The soup was quite good and the seaweed salad was ok. The rolls, however, were incredible! First, they are presented so beautifully! The M-16 roll and the white tuna roll were on the same platter, and the sushi chef had artistically drawn a beautiful bird on the plate in eel sauce- it was almost too pretty to eat! The Magic Salmon roll was presented on a banana leaf with an exotic flower next to it. once we decided to eat the rolls, we were in heaven! They were fresh and flavorful and just delicious. They have a Groupon out today- make sure to get it!! We will be back soon!!

    (4)

  • Trish M.

    I really liked this place. A group of us went a couple weeks ago on a Saturday night and no one was there. However, the service was great and the rolls were even better. The atmosphere is pretty chic too which you wouldnt expect from looking at it on the street. The presentation of the rolls was pretty cool too, stuff I hadnt seen before. Definately going back!

    (4)

  • Charles R.

    My 4th time there. Great menu covering both cooked & raw. Something to please everyone.

    (5)

  • Roopa S.

    Was so impressed by Crazy Sushi when I came here for dinner last night. From the outside, the place looks absolutely atrocious. I wasn't sure if I had booked the right place or if this place was going through renovation. But as soon as we entered the room, we were absolutely blown away. Cool lighting and a chic interior made this a sophisticated and classy evening to remember. The menu is fantastic and there are tons of options. Pricing is slightly more expensive than an average sushi shop. The awesome thing about this place is their plating. WOW-- their presentation is on point. So on point. I ordered the pumpkin roll and the mango/avocado roll, and the 16 pieces came out on a beautiful platter. My friend ordered a couple of seafood based rolls and her presentation was absolutely stunning as well. I've never before eaten 16 pieces of sushi all at once, but this place made it so easy. Everything tasted perfect, and the service was great throughout the night as well. This place is how I want to roll when I am in the mood for sushi. It is safe to say that I am crazy obsessed. P.S. I do not eat seafood, and that is why I have ordered the pumpkin and avocado/mango sushi rolls. I have pretty low standards for sushi because I only eat the vegetarian rolls, but I still think this place is fabulous for you all to check out!

    (4)

  • Katie L.

    It was pouring rain, and we didn't feel like walking too far to our favorite BYO, so we decided to give Crazy Sushi a try. The warm reviews on Yelp were definitely not far off base. We started with a seaweed salad, which was a pretty good size and very tasty. The huge menu caught us off guard, so we got a little bit out of control with our ordering... Eel avocado roll - hard to mess this one up Spicy salmon roll - this was particularly tasty KK Roll - the special sauce was a bit too sweet Cancer Roll - full of all kinds of crazy things, it was pretty interesting Sweet Potato Roll - crunchy and classic The presentation was elaborate (see others' photos - ours was too huge to get a shot of) but perhaps a bit over the top. All that being said, we will definitely be back to Crazy Sushi and will definitely try their delivery in the future.

    (3)

  • Shelby A.

    I really enjoy Crazy Sushi and it has become one of our regular/go-to spots in the rotation for take out! They also are good for dine in, they are a BYO, and food presentation is usually very pretty. Always fresh and a great ratio of rice to fish/veggies/whatever else is inside the rolls. I appreciate that, because some places can be a bit rice heavy. I really like their Spicy Scallop Roll and of course I always have to get either spicy salmon or spicy tuna! We also really like the eel avocado roll. The fried banana roll is good too! We get this every so often and enjoy it almost like a dessert! We also always get one of their special rolls on top of our usual order, trying something different every time. Some of our favorites have been: Banzai Tree Roll, One Night Stand Roll, Bloomingdale Roll, Angel Roll, and the Aries Roll. Their Sex in the City appetizer is also a great option if you are really hungry and it is big enough to share. They are very consistent with the good quality of food. If you do take out/delivery or dine-in, you are in for a good meal each time!

    (4)

  • Feebee A.

    Well, hello there Crazy Sushi. thank you for fulfilling your duty as a sushi restaurant and offering me delicious, fresh and affordable meals. As I explore Philadelphia and use yelp for guidance, I have been let down quite a few times. Crazy sushi however was an extremely awesome surprise. Sushi is one of those things that if you do wrong, there's no fixing and it leaves reminders like "you sure you want have sushi again, it was so gross last time". For lunch they offer a ton of specials! From bento boxes to roll specials. You can get two rolls with a soup or salad for 8 bucks or you can get three rolls with soup or salad for 12 bucks. Do yourself the favor and get three rolls. The sushi is always extremely fresh!!! The staff is beyond nice and welcoming. I wish they can open a location next to me in jersey. But in the meantime I'll continue to enjoy my lunch here. Thank you, crazy sushi- I appreciate that you did not ruin sushi for me.

    (5)

  • Michelle C.

    Very solid sushi available for delivery via Eat24! Crazy Sushi popped up as an option when I wanted a lunch delivery last week, so I decided to give them a try over my usual sushi delivery spot. Their lunch specials are legit (three rolls plus soup or salad for $12!) and I was very pleased to see the brown rice option for $1 more. My order arrived within the promised window (a very reasonable 30-45 minutes) and I was very happy with the quality of the food. The fish tasted fresh and the spicy roll wasn't drowning in sauce. Also, the rice wasn't too heavy-handed, which I was happy about. I repeated my lunch order today with the same great results. Crazy Sushi, you've got a new regular!

    (4)

  • Farha A.

    So I haven't actually been here, just ordered from here so my review is based solely on the delivery service and quality of the food - that being said it was AMAZING. I've ordered the Aries sushi roll twice now (spicy salmon + a bunch of other noms) and it is one of the best rolls I've ever had. Perfect combination of flavors, crunch, and spice. I'm a sushi fanatic which means I've tried A LOT and I love how unique yet delicious this still is. They also have the standard rolls like spicy tuna and such and having tried this it, also amazing. Next time I actually decide to leave the warmth embrace of my bed for sushi I can't wait to go to this place and check it out for myself! But in the meantime, the food is A+ (just ordered some and I'm writing this review and salivating as I wait for it).

    (5)

  • Briana W.

    The sushi here is tasty and always fresh. I order the 2 roll lunch special for $9 (used to be $8) probably once a week. Call ahead if you want to order lunch because they get super crowded because the sushi is sooo good! Would definitely recommend.

    (5)

  • Jenny K.

    This is a great place for a girls night out or a big birthday dinner. BYOB so thats always a plus. i came here with about 11 girls and we all got about 2 rolls and ended up each paying 22 including tip which is amazing. The presentation of the sushi here is always beautifullllll. Each one is different and the sushi is always freshly made. I'm a huge fan of the yakitori and sashimi salad here, very fresh and delicious. I have no complaints except that they need to BLAST THE AC, it gets so hot so fast.

    (4)

  • Adeline G.

    Good food in a very loud space with slightly pushy staff and a crowd that is entirely - ENTIRELY - young, tacky, and wearing impractical footwear. Those in their 30s and older should probably go elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Josh P.

    Went here for a quick lunch with a friend. I liked the environment and the service was friendly and attentive. They even refilled my water glass without asking...the little things. The sushi itself was very good. It seemed fresh and there was a good portion. I enjoyed the 3 roll special which came with miso soup. Miso soup is great, and they did a good job. Ambience and atmosphere was good, but not great. That being said, I will definitely be returning!

    (4)

  • Bill M.

    Grabbing a 3 roll sushi special at a spot like Vic is one of my all time favorite Rittenhouse Square lunch pastimes. But Crazy sushi might have just took it to a whole new level with their crazy good lunch special that's not to be missed. Because $8 gets you 2 of their cut sushi roll w/ a salad or soup, and $12 gets you the same deal with 3 rolls. Usually the 3 roll specials only have maybe 10-12 options to choose from, but hand roll menu takes it up another level with plenty of vegetarian, fish, and spicy options to choose from. so you can go basic with spicy tuna, California roll, and an eel roll. Or you can go different with pumpkin roll, salmon skin, crabmeat apple, spicy scallop, or avocado mango. While I could have definitely done better than my spicy salmon, spicy scallop, and spicy shrimp variation (sometimes spice is on the mind!), I definitely got some quality rolls at a good price. Even though I ordered takeout, I was promptly offered a seat and given a glass of water while I waited. upon which I was able to make note of the cush interiorand fact that they did BYOB. So while I definitely plan revisit for lunch, I also plan on bringing a bottle and couple guests for a sit down try of some of their interesting appetizers and sushi bar offerings.

    (4)

  • Jack J.

    Interesting experience here. Came here on a Saturday night around 7, and was seated right away for a table for 2. Not much later did this place get PACKED. I'm guessing this is a Chinese owned Japanese restaurant because all the waitresses were speaking Chinese. They had a variety of rolls; they had the standard rolls and some house special ones. We picked out four rolls to share and they were all pretty fresh. Note: spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls taste almost identical and we couldn't figure which was which... The smoked salmon roll was rich in flavor and the eel avocado roll had some sauce on it. Overall, a filling but light meal. I was accidentally charged a different table's check for $70 when our's was $30. It took the waitress a while but she came back and gave me $70 in cash and made a joke about how I used the restaurant as an ATM... haha..

    (4)

  • Samuel N.

    I was hesitant to try this place from the get-go because I'm somewhat of a sushi purist. I just like solid fresh fish good sushi rice and maybe some well roasted seaweed to be happy, and MAYBE a well fried shrimp tempura too. Hearing a name like CRAZY SUSHI, I kinda figured I was in for an eccentric experience. And boy was my gut right! Walking in it feels like your average trying to be hip sushi place, however hearing the waiters speak mainland chinese, I knew the authenticity ended right about there. We ordered our rolls (my friends going with their crazy special rolls) I opted for the sushi combo. After that, the show started. I've never seen such over the top presentation of sushi. Which is ironic because the main idea of sushi is simplicity and balance...THERE WAS NONE OF THAT ON THE PLATE. I was a little frustrated too because there were more inedible presentation elements than edible pieces on my plate. I had an ice sculpture, a wooden boat, 3 LED ice cubes and something that resembled Easter basket straw on the plate with my 12 small pieces of sushi. Service was also sparse and quick, as this place seems to aim to turn over tables ASAP. I can only assume the prices are so high because of the CC location, but you definitely don't get what you pay for. If you're looking for CRAZY presentation, and CRAZY expensive and CRAZY small portions at CRAZY high prices. You've got it all here in a one stop shop.

    (2)

  • Vanessa T.

    On a saturday early evening, I stopped in for dinner with my friends along with 2 bottles of wine. The number of sushi restaurants in Philadelphia seem to be endless so this was my first time here. We were immediately seated since we came around 4pm. This is a fairly small sushi restaurant with tables along the walls and a sushi bar. The inside is pretty dim as seem to be a theme in most sushi restaurants. We started with the Kani salad and rock shrimp as our appetizer. The rock shrimp was lightly batter with tempura with a normal sized shrimp good enough. We ordered four rolls (2 specialty rolls and 2 regular rolls). One of the specialty roll was the france which is basically shrimp tempura roll to some extent. The other roll I forgot the name but it was spicy salmon with shrimp wrapped on the outside (I enjoyed it). The other 2 regular rolls were spicy tuna and some other I can't recall. Overall, I pretty much came here for the BYOB part and hoped that the sushi is good enough to eat. Gladly, it satisfied my requirements but really nothing to brag about here.

    (3)

  • Ashley O.

    This is my favorite sushi place in Philadelphia. The staff is overly friendly and helpful, and the sushi is amazing. I ordered a speciality roll and an appetizer for $20. It's byo also so it's very affordable. Love this place! Check it out!

    (5)

  • Hiya R.

    Always the most innovative rolls, a must try for sushi fanatics. My favorite part is their unlimited creativity.

    (5)

  • Mike K.

    Great sushi spot. Friendly staff, decent prices, delicious food. Went on a Sunday afternoon and it was a quiet and calm environment (not many customers at the time). For apps me and my girlfriend split some edamame, as well as the Sushi Pizza appetizer. The edamame was a large portion that could easily be shared and the Sushi Pizza was actually incredible - I was pleasantly surprised. We then tried a few of their specialty rolls - France Roll & Angel Roll - both very delicious. The presentation of the dishes here are top-notch. I will absolutely be stopping by here any time I come through the area with a craving for sushi.

    (5)

  • Jae Hoon L.

    Yes, "Crazy" how chic-looking it is inside, compared to the run-down exterior! I've worked in Rittenhouse area for several years but never knew Crazy Sushi even existed. So, I'd give 4 stars for the interior design. However, here is why I gave 3 stars. Fried Soft Shell Crabs: The breading was way too thick (it was definitely NOT Tempura breading...) and greasy so the crab ended up soggy. I didn't even taste the crabs. Sushi and Sashimi: It was "A-OK". Pretty fresh fish, but, again, the flavor was lacking and rice was mushy. The plate presentation was stunning, but that made the lackluster flavor even more disappointing. Service: Attentive. What you would normally expect from a $$-rated restaurant. Overall rating: For a quick bite of OK sushi, it is alright. Would I go there again? Not so much. For similar price (or a few bucks more), I can easily find much better quality sushi in Rittenhouse Square or Fairmount.

    (3)

  • Eunni C.

    My sushi place hunt hasn't finished yet. We tried bonsai roll, one night stand roll, volcano roll and sashimi platter. They did put a lot of effort decorating the dishes. We were very hungry so rather getting dishes as soon as we can lol Even though I appreciated their beautiful decoration, sushi wasn't that impressive. I did enjoy one night stand roll but bonsai roll had too much cucumber. I like thin slice of cucumber just round once or twice otherwise I can't really taste any sashimi because cucumber has pretty strong scent itself. I felt like I had big chunk of cucumber after all..the quality of sashimi was ok but nothing extra ordinary. And the bill ended up not that cheap. I think I could find this quality food with less price.

    (3)

  • Ron H.

    Fishy tasting roles served on overly complicated plates. The individual pieces were cut with what looked like a rough knife giving the fish crooked edges and unclean cuts. Their unique rolls and combinations are too complex and the ingredients aren't exactly "fresh". The dining room is a super loud room with tables in front of a wall-long bench and chairs on the opposite site, almost too tight for comfort. The service is fast, but the food is horrible. Both my date and myself left with stomach pains and then spent the night in the bathroom. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!!!

    (1)

  • Jackie D.

    Place was a bit sketchy from the cheesy ambiance, but the sushi made me understand why people talk about this place. The fish tasted fresh, and the sauces were flavorful and light. My kinda sushi. BYOB makes for a cheap, delish meal, AND the presentation was over and above! Like a sushi paradise on a plate. Literally.

    (4)

  • Peter N.

    I really really like this place. Went last night for the first time and found the experience to be great. Sushi: the fish was very fresh. One of the freshest I've had. The rolls are very creative. They really know which ingredients work with each other. I had the One Night Stand roll, which is a riceless roll. Instead of wrapping the roll in rice, it's wrapped in fresh salmon! Genius! And then the inside was spicy salmon. Loved the concept. Byob - self explanatory that this is awesome. I actually brought sake and they were more than happy to heat it up! Ambience: doesn't get too loud, but the place does get crowded. And this was a Wednesday. Price: Kickass for downtown prices. $7 for regular rolls, around $14 for specialty rolls. But the lunch special is 3 rolls for $12. That's a phenomenal deal for the area. I went during dinner time, so I will definitely try the special next time for lunch. Presentation: not something I usually call out, but it is noteworthy here. The display of sushi is creative and a very nice touch! Service was decent. My water kept getting refilled without me asking. Looking to come back real soon!

    (5)

  • Brian N.

    Delicious food with great presentation! I had their Spicy Dancing Kani Roll and their Ocean King roll. I highly recommend any sushi lover to come and have a bite at this restaurant!

    (5)

  • Grace L.

    Came here for lunch with a friend on a snowy weekday , so the restaurant wasn't very crowded. The service was superb, as the lady at the door and our two waiters were very attentive and made conversation with us. We were in time for the lunch special, which meant $4 normal rolls; my friend and I both got two rolls each, and I ordered a specialty roll for $12 on top of that. For a place that is known for its decorations, I was disappointed that saving money on lunch specials meant no fancy plate decorations. I've been here for dinner before, and you definitely pay for the sushi plate to be pretty! All three of my rolls were subpar, and was especially not impressed with my specialty roll. This place has a nice atmosphere and is BYOB though, so is a nice place to relax and catch up with friends; if you're searching for good sushi, other places would be your better bet.

    (2)

  • Yona G.

    Amazing sushi! It tasted fresh and yummy! We brought our own wine and ordered a few appetizers to share but when it came to sushi we did not want to share! That's because it was delicious! Will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Abby D.

    This place is amazing! The fish is so fresh and their rolls aren't full of rice like most places. AND they have my favorite thing, hamachi kama! So good!!

    (4)

  • Rebecca P.

    Well, I've found my go to sushi delivery place in Center City. I placed an order via GrubHub and I received a call to come to the lobby 13 MINUTES LATER** **caveat: I live three blocks away - but still: this is incredible! I ordered an Eel Avocado Roll and the Ebi Tempura Roll (shrimp tempura, cucumber, caviar and mayonnaise). Both were good (standard sushi takeout fare - nothing wild here). The delivery man was affable and efficient. I have no complaints.

    (4)

  • Robert S.

    Crazy Sushi is a really cool and trendy spot that serves some really "crazy" sushi. Aside from their great tasting sushi, their presentations are really awesome. Just check the pictures that other Yelpers have posted and you will see just how beautiful their plates come out. I came here with some friends and I ordered the spicy tuna roll and the Ichiban roll. Whenever I get sushi no matter where it is I typically will order a spicy salmon or tuna roll and I was very pleased with Crazy Sushi's version. The Ichiban roll was one of their house specials and had a really cool presentation. Oh yeah, it was real good, too. Getting sushi with your friends and family is supposed to be a unique and fun experience and I definitely think that Crazy Sushi is doing it right. They also have great service. Our empty plates were cleared from our table (which some might not like) as soon as we were finished with them and our glasses of water were constantly being filled to the top. I hope to come back here soon.

    (5)

  • Lilly T.

    Came on a weekend trip to Philly to visit my best friend. Stopped by here after visiting the museum nearby and craving sushi! We ordered shrimp tempura, veggie tempura, and some sushi rolls that I don't remember the names for. The tempura was okay, crispy and fresh by oily compared to NYC standards. I didn't like the salad that accompanied it because the finger dressing was too thick and chunky and desperately needed to be watered down and added with mayo. The sushi rice was well seasoned and fresh. The fish was questionable and atmosphere was unimpressive. It was Chinese owned and run, which I find to be a bore when it comes to authenticity, but our waiter was super kind and made small talk with us and made us laugh and smile. It was a pleasant experience overall with decent portions, but definitely not somewhere I'd come again while in Philly.

    (3)

  • Nhat N.

    The food was decent and the presentation was amazing, you can tell they put a lot of effort into it. The best salmon I've had in a while. However I had a problem with the ambiance of the restaurant. There was no music yet the restaurant was very noisy. I almost felt like I was at a bar. Not typically what you expect from a sushi restaurant. It's good for large groups but not intimate date nights.

    (3)

  • Nicolas N.

    Summary: I am fortunate to have relatives who own sushi restaurants and my brother is a very skilled sushi chef. Sushi (and fish sauce) runs through my veins. I always make an effort to sample different sushi across the country. For sushi, there is no escape from quality. Unfortunately, the only quality from this place is the service, which cannot make up for poor, low grade sushi. One star for the service and another for location. Food: Poor quality sushi. To all sushi lovers out there (e.g., those who appreciates fresh cuts of fish and doesn't over soy sauce their fish), please try better restaurants elsewhere. I really wanted to like this place, considering the reviews, but I am skeptical now, since this place used lots of imitation crab and very thin cuts of fish - to save on cost. When you start seeing fish or seafood that has been mulched into tiny pieces or turned into goo, it cannot be called sushi. I also got sick here. :-( Location and Ambiance: Location is great, but the ambiance is okay. There is a staleness about the place that is seems more fresh than their sushi, sadly. Service: Great, attentive service.

    (2)

  • Alisa A.

    They have great sushi and the presentations are one of a kind! I love taking people here and seeing their reactions when their food comes out. The displays and presentation are amazing.

    (5)

  • Fam B.

    Really cute, small place with good service. They were very attentive and overall really nice. One of the waiters over-filled my water and spilled a bit on my leg, but she was very apologetic (she seemed a little nervous so she might be new?). My friend and I had the One Night Stand Roll, Banzai Tree Roll, Spicy Dancing Kani Roll, and a Sweet Potato Roll. They all tasted great! The Kani Roll was the right amount of creaminess with spice! The Banzai Tree Roll tasted incredibly fresh. I was worried that the amount of cucumber would take away from the flavor of the sushi, but it didn't. Because it was finely cut, it was soft yet still crispy--it was delicious! By far, the best roll we had that night was the One Night Stand Roll! It was spicy and delicious. In addition to the taste, the presentation of the sushi is phenomenal. They go the extra mile to make it look artistically beautiful. I'm definitely going back for more.

    (4)

  • Flyn D.

    Plain, bland, not good sushi restaurant. 3-4 younger Chinese boys were the sushi chefs. None of the staff was friendly or concerned about my experience. I had a dragon roll which was mushy, a spider roll which wasn't soft shell crab, and a spicy tuna roll that had a bunch of sesame seeds rolled into the rice. Normally at a sushi restaurant I would order nigiri only but the fish in the hoshizaki refrigerator at the sushi bar looked unappetizing and not properly stored. Will not come here again. Stay away.

    (2)

  • Shay B.

    My first time trying the place out and the food was really good!!! Everything was really fresh and the plate set up complimented the delicious food.

    (4)

  • Elle D.

    This is a fun place to grab sushi. The dinners are "crazy" with my friend receiving her sashimi platter with an ice sculpture and its own purple light, topped off with a tiny pink paper umbrella. The fish was fresh and the service was attentive. I'd come back here, but I'd also grab take out!

    (4)

  • Jessie H.

    I got the spicy salmon salad and spicy salmon roll...big salmon fan as you can tell. Came here on a friday night, it was packed but we got seated pretty quickly. The spicy salmon salad was okay, it was like minced salmon into a big circle. I was expecting like salmon sashimi ...not sure why. The spicy salmon roll was the same. It didn't come with actual salmon sashimi, it was like minced salmon. I really like sashimi so I was a bit disappointed. I would come back to try something else because it's BYOB. Gotta love BYOB places, I brought wine and soju.

    (3)

  • Christina V.

    Met a buddy here for lunch because I was trying to be a good Lenten Catholic and 86 all meat from my menu this past Friday. I guess everyone had this idea because Crazy Sushi was bumpin'. Took about 10 minutes to get a table - and the wait was even longer for the 8 groups waiting behind us. Service seemed a little frantic but looked like everything was under control. We were seated and given the crazy lunch rush- our service was as good as it could have been given the circumstances. Food was fantastic. By buddy and I shared the 3 roll lunch special and got two specialty rolls. We split a spicy tuna, Alaskan, and eel cream cheese roll from the lunch special. For the special rolls we got the Peacock and the Fire roll. Both were amazing. The Peacock Roll ($13.00) is shrimp tempura, spicy tuna wrapped with mango outside. I was really in the mood for mango because i think it gives the rolls a nice fresh flavor and this one hit the spot. There is also a sweet coconut mango sauce on top which was the perfect accompaniment. The Fire Roll ($12.00) was crabmeat, cucumber, mayo wrapped spicy tuna outside. A bit of sriracha on top was the perfect bit of fire. All the fish was fresh and flavors were great. I especially love the disco plating the chefs put together. Who doesn't want a 4 color, light up, blinky neon cube on a plate with an orchid? It's crazzzzzzzzy sushi!

    (4)

  • Eric F.

    Great presentation. . Decent sushi ... the price is responsible and the atmosphere is very new aged Its a small place so I would not bring large groups here. Overall its a solid place and worth a try

    (4)

  • Tahira R.

    Crazy Sushi was great. The staff is very welcoming and attentive. The food was on point, from taste to appearance. The restaurant is clean and well kept. We got the tofu tempura, philly roll and avacado roll. The tempura was reallllly oily so Id stay away from it. But the rolls were really nicely cut and the plates were decorated so beautifully. The prices were decent for good sushi and pretty plates. The atmosphere was a little off for my personal taste - too quiet but still a great setting nonetheless. It's super tiny though, so big groups- stay away.

    (4)

  • Victoria R.

    I think I paid more for the ornamentation and decoration of my food than my actual food. My food came with flowers and a huge plastic tree figurine. The sushi rolls were large too but looked small compared to the fancy props. I'm used to paying over $50 for 2 people to eat sushi but usually that involves more than 2 freaking rolls! Won't come back.

    (2)

  • Vivian T.

    Service was exceptional. We sat at the sushi bar and watched all the rolls get made. The sushi chefs were friendly and greeted us. We sat at the sushi bar b/c we didn't make a reservation and the restaurant was jam packed. We had 3 rolls each and mine were: French Roll ($13), avocado and cucumber roll ($5) and spicy cooked scallop roll ($7). So good and tasty! My total tab was $31 (after tip and tax) and I'm so stuffed! TIP - BYOB and MAKE A RESERVATION.

    (5)

  • Majlinda K.

    Stay away from the Ginza Roll! You have been warned. I wanted to try a new sushi variation so I went with the Ginza Roll and the crab meat and apple roll. The Ginza roll is basically grilled salmon with onion, masago, and mayo. I love all the ingredients but once you put them together you are setting yourself up for failure. I almost threw up after tasting it. To my surprise, the crab meant and apple roll were actually pretty tasty and I recommend it. The service in this place was just border line ok. They get incredibly busy at lunch so obviously they service wont be as quick. Decent place if you go super early and avoif the ginza roll.

    (2)

  • Sabrina W.

    One item is enough to make me write this review: Salmon Pizza! Get it! Pictures & a more thorough review to come when I return - which shall be soon.

    (4)

  • Ainsley A.

    It says it all in the name. The appetizers are eclectic, the rolls are unique, and the presentation is CRAZY. Everything presented is like a work of art, and they take their time into crafting each dish. I had the KK roll, unbelievable. No soy sauce or wasabi required. It was beautifully presented with a hibiscus flower- I didn't even want to eat it, that is how pretty it was. The atmosphere is nice and relaxing. The staff is welcoming (a little overbearing), but the stonework on the walls and dark tones makes for a perfect dinner spot.

    (5)

  • Lindsay M.

    From the street this place looks like an adult video store. Once inside it's surprisingly nice. Service was quick, but the server seemed to question us on every order, especially an appetizer that needed to be cooked. "It takes forever." "How long is forever?" "Ten minutes." "I think we can handle that." I also ordered dumplings for an appetizer, which I never received, and I'm guessing the waiter didn't jot it down because it was something else that needed to be cooked. Otherwise the sushi was great. Loved the tornado roll and red snapper roll. Was surprised by the little wooden doll fences and glowing lights on the plate, but it did not interfere with my enjoyment. I guess maybe the plate art is what got them the "Crazy Sushi" name....?

    (4)

  • Rebecca H.

    My friend and I tried Crazy Sushi last night for the first time. The place was easy to find and conveniently located. We both took the train in and didn't have to walk far from Suburban. The decor is very nice, and the restaurant is actually fairly large. We decided to try the vegetable tempura, which was tasty. It wasn't greasy, which is a common complaint that I have about tempura- so this was a great surprise! The ONE bad thing is that the appetizer (tempura) came out about 5 minutes before the main meal, which is always awkward. I won't hold it against them though, because the sushi was great. The presentation was beautiful! There were the cutest little plastic trees on the plates! I had the white tuna roll (fine, nothing out of the ordinary, but it's just a plain roll), and the magic salmon roll. It was seriously the best sushi roll I have ever had in my life. I absolutely loved it. My friend had the spicy tuna roll, which she really liked, and the spider roll, which she loved! I will DEFINITELY go back- I loved it! The price was fine as well. Oh, and it's BYOB.

    (5)

  • Divya P.

    Had a hankering for sushi on my way home for work so stopped here for takeout. Ordered the negi hamachi (yellowtail and scallion) and spicy salmon roll and they did not disappoint! The seaweed salad was a bit pricey ($6) and nothing special compared to other places where you can get it for $3-4. Overall I was pleased with the speed of the service (waited less than ten minutes) and the quality of the maki rolls. The ambiance in the restaurant is nice and I'd love to come back and eat in - seems like it's BYO and they have a lunch special.

    (4)

  • Abhishek Y.

    This is one of those places that I really want to love. I've lived down the block for a few weeks now, but visited Crazy Sushi even when I was living up in UC. To start off, the food is good. The rolls are priced fairly, and the veggie gyoza compares to the best of the same that I've had in Cali (full disclosure: I think Cali has the best Japanese food in the country). The plates are beautifully decorated, and I think the decor inside the place, bar the color changing effects, are absolutely beautiful (I'm a fan of contemporary design). In particular, the sweet potato roll and the cucumber+avocado roll are my favorites, although I'm looking forward to trying the mango one soon too. In any case, I really want to like the place, but the constant finding of hairs (not ours) in the food during our two visits and the subsequent 'not-caring' of the wait staff has been somewhat disappointing. Further, the lack of attention to detail - not bringing over new soy sauce containers when the other one is empty, not refilling water, etc. is disappointing as well, and in all, costs Crazy Sushi 2 stars. With that being said, the food is still good, but if they just wore hair nets or whatnot and kept things more hygienic, and improved service a tad bit, that would definitely go a long way!

    (3)

  • Patrick S.

    I have ordered their lunch special numerous times. It's a really great price - $7 or $8 for two rolls and a salad or soup. I typically get the standard Japanese salad with ginger dressing and then some sort of white fish roll and a tuna roll. The rolls are well sized for a cheap lunch menu option. The ones I've order have rice on the inside and outside of the seaweed - not sure what that's called, but it helps fill me up on a relatively light meal. The only downside, they get super busy. They open at 11:45 and I find if I don't call and place my pickup order right then, I have trouble getting through. I have been put on hold for fifteen minutes only to then be hung up on. I've also called them multiple times over the course of thirty minutes, only to get a busy signal each and every time. It's worth it if you get through, but I stop trying now if it doesn't happen on the first shot.

    (4)

  • Jacqueline O.

    BYOB. This place is a blast. I always drink a bottle of wine to myself and sometimes even bring a 6 pack for after. When I come here I only have intentions of having a great time. The sushi is literally crazy. Blinking lights. Mini trees stuck to your plate with wasabi. They know what's up! I would suggest making a reservation because it is small and can fill up quickly. I give it four stars because the people literally try to push you out the door. They know people are drinking and they try to get you in and out as soon as they can. It can be frustrating so I just wait a little to order and wait between apps and rolls. All in all great place. Just don't forget the booze

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    Good food but pretty over priced in my opinion. Otherwise it's a pretty good spot to have dinner.

    (4)

  • Katie B.

    Staff was fantastic- we were seated in under 10 minutes without a reservation on a Saturday night at 8 pm. They immediately opened our bottles of wine, went through the menu, and were absolutely hysterical and entertaining. The sushi platters were beautifully done and delicious. I recommend the France and Sakura rolls. They let us finish our wine after the plates had been cleared, instead of hustling us out, which was nice. Only drawbacks were that one of us didn't get the miso soup he'd ordered, and it seems to be a haven for large groups of underage, overdressed, screaming girls. Everyone was having a great time, but a few parties were definitely over the top, which kind of took away from the ambience.

    (3)

  • Abby B.

    Decided to go out on a limb and order sushi from a new place. When it comes to sushi, I tend to be a creature of habit, so this branching out stuff takes some serious guts on my part. Being that they have, like 50 rolls to choose from (seriously), I had a difficult time making a decision. They have everything from my go-to rolls (Philly, shrimp tempura) to some crazier concoctions (pumpkin, crabmeat apple). My husband and I found the quality of the sushi to be above that of most of our usual take-out places, although it is a bit pricier. I'll definitely return and make sure that I come hungry!

    (4)

  • Cindy L.

    found this on yelp so i wasnt sure what to expect. It surpassed my expectations. the house salad came with delicious ginger dressing and kani. the sushi was fresh and beautiful. we had a bamboo garden theme delivered to the table. the salmon bento box came with lots of food and very good. the only issue was the floors were a little slippery so be careful.

    (5)

  • Jezelle R.

    $8 for 2 different types of rolls and a salad? YES PLEASE! I got take out so I can't really comment on the service but when I was waiting for my food the hostess was very kind. The restaurant was very clean which is always a good sign since you are about to eat raw fishies. Inside is modern looking, plenty of spots to sit but I can see how it could get crowded on a Friday night. The rolls were good. Not as much rice nicely rolled on the outside as I would have liked BUT, nonetheless it was yummy. The spicy tuna rolls were really tasty and of course California rolls were good as well. Great price for good food!

    (4)

  • Mike H.

    The sushi was just ok. Nothing tastes fresh have definitely had better sushi for the same price. Service was also horrible. They brought us another couples check before we got our meal. Was just ok

    (2)

  • Samuel L.

    Good service, lots of different rolls, and the presentation of the sushi rolls were really well done. They had a good assortment of tempura roles and non tempura rolls. The decor also was really nice and clean. Like all sushi it can get expensive, but why pay for something cheap.

    (5)

  • Jennifer R.

    This place had some seriously bangin sushi and quite the wacky presentation style. The way they dress up their plates (and so uniquely for each) is a great touch to really set them apart from the other sushi places. It was very fresh too and gotta love a good byo. Only giving it 4 stars because the service was pretty sucky but I'd definitely go back anyway. They had a ton of affordable specialty ones I gotta go back for.

    (4)

  • Ovsanna M.

    Great place for a small function! Super fresh and quality food. Very friendly staff and available on short notice. But the best thing I like about it is BYOB. Definitely a YES!

    (5)

  • N S.

    I'm crazy for Crazy Sushi! Sorry, I had to. They have a great lunch deal, where you get "Any 2 Rolls and Soup or Salad" for $8. The any 2 rolls doesn't include the special rolls, but there are still plenty to choose from. I've tried most of them - not mind blowing, but they always use fresh ingredients, and they're consistently good! Added bonus: Pretty fast delivery. I was on crutches for a while and got delivery 1-2x a week during that time. I only work a block or so away, but it would often only be 30 min from the time I place my order to delivery. Definitely worth checking out if you work or live nearby.

    (4)

  • Aria S.

    Great center city location Fun sushi with with cool decor and designs (aka totally Instragram-able) Good prices (8 pieces for $5-7) It's not my to-go place though because I still think the quality and prices of Tsuki at 3 rolls for $12 is unbeatable, but this place is definitely better for a group or date because of the trendy atmosphere. If you're into sushi, and want a nice place to go with the gals or the boyf, it has my recommendation! OH and BYOB

    (4)

  • Srujana Y.

    My husband and I saw this really good Groupon deal for Crazy sushi and decided to try it. Disclaimer: I am a vegetarian so I only tried vegetarian rolls, which is not really "sushi" :) We got a salad, veggie tempura, avocado mango, sweet potato, and mushroom rolls. Since it is a BYOB, we took a nice red wine to go with all this. Nice ambience and friendly staff. Overall a good experience!

    (4)

  • Timothy D.

    No BYOB corkage fee. Host opened right away. Rolls were so tasty. I need more. Recommend the Pink Panther and Oceanus Should've gotten dumplings, couple next to us wouldn't stop moaning while eating them. ( Smelled amazing ). Mini ice sculptor small bamboo fence with a little umbrella. Fair price for what it was. I'm going back.

    (5)

  • Katelyn I.

    I absolutely love this place! I tend to come in or order their 3 roll lunch special for delivery. Three rolls with soup or salad for $12? You can't beat it!! They're also BYOB if you're coming for dinner, or having a fun lunch :)

    (5)

  • Jo L.

    Brought my mom & brother here after my brother's white coat ceremony because he likes sushi and my mom doesn't go out to try new places often. We arrived at 12:45 on a Saturday which is 15 minutes before they open but they let us in anyways. Summary: + Odessa = must get + M16, Fried oyster, Shark rolls all recommend + Vampire Bowl is also a must get + Pretty plate decorations + Atmosphere is nice + Great service We started off with 2 appetizers and 4 special rolls: VAMPIRE BOWL & ROCK SHRIMP, ODESSA, M16, FRIED OYSTER ROLL, SHARK ROLL The Vampire Bowl was yummy! I really liked the little crunch from the outside. The Rock Shrimp was pretty good but I mostly ordered it because I like the sauce they put on top. My mom & brother wanted to try the -. I took a bit and we all thought it wasn't really anything special. The rolls were delicious though! They also came in a nicely decorated plate with a light!! Our favorite was the Odessa. The fish was good, the sauce wasn't over powering and you barely tasted the rice. We liked it so much we had another order. The M16 and Fried Oyster Rolls were also really good. The Shark came with 4 different color/types of fish eggs on top which was pleasant. All the rolls this visit were deliciousu and was not overpowered by sauce or rice. You really got to taste the fish. Great service, yummy food, beautifully decorated plates and guava candy on the way out. I'll be back very soon!

    (5)

  • Jay L.

    I think it is hard to categorize sushi into more than two categories. It is either fresh and good, or it's not. With that being said, crazy sushi has sushi that is fresh and pretty good. We enjoyed every roll that we ordered. What made it stand out was it's extremely friendly service and how the sushi is plated. We were seated at the bar. Orders came quickly. Our glasses were always refilled and we were checked on frequently enough. The manager check on us as well and apologized for the busyness affected the meal (we did not notice any effect) The sushi is tasty and it also is plated with care. The regular rolls have orchids as decoration, while the special rolls all seemed to have a plastic ornament and a led light. We admired ours and all the plates being made in front of us at the bar. Definitely a solid choice for sushi in the city.

    (5)

  • Cassie M.

    I just got a grubhub delivery and the sushi is inedible. I ordered the lunch special three rolls with brown rice. The brown rice was mush and the raw fish was warm and wet. I tried a couple pieces and all had a weird plastic taste. I threw the rest out. Ive ordered the exact thing before and it was great. So disappointed that i wasted $15.

    (1)

  • Missy E.

    Delicious! Never had sushi without rice and what a great option loved it and the presentation was original. Not just pieces of sushi on a plate. Ambiance was a little loud I couldn't hear my daughter talk very well but not that big of a deal unless your on a date

    (5)

  • Karen F.

    I had a better experience here with the tuna "Pizza" (On an egg-roll wrapper??) but you must ask for sauces on the side - they drown it in THREE sauces - Eel sauce, Kewpie Mayo and Wasabi Mayo. I also had an "East" roll made with cooked shrimp (safe), frozen tamago (figures) and cuke. Tasted good, actually. Yikes! Better than my last visit here.

    (3)

  • Susanna L.

    First thing I'm going to say is that this place is at the heart of the city and very easy to find. The decor was modern and pretty spacey. I was seated near the door, so the wind was constantly coming in, but I only realized until it got a little busier throughout the night. Anyways, I had the appetizer Chicken negimaki. And for the actual sushi I had the spicy tuna roll and two specials one night stand and the peacock roll. When our food arrived, our sushi was served with a gorgeous presentation. Mind you I've been to quite a few sushi places before and this was by far the most creative. The peacock roll was delicious. It was served with some sweet yogurty sauce on top with mango and spicy tuna. The one night stand has no rice, but it was delicious!!! It was a little hard to pick up though, but noone is gonna look at you, so just eat away :) Nothing special about the spicy tuna roll. The chicken negimaki was not good though, I didn't like it. Overall great place to grab sushi, its pretty affordable for the city. Although delicious, I have to say that the fish is not as fresh as other places I've gone to, but the presentation and the creativeness of the rolls is a huge plus. I will come here again to try more things!

    (4)

  • Chany I.

    Came in sometime last month, and just now writing a review. Came in for one and was immediately seated which was great. Ordered the Salmon-don and negihamachi roll, but both were just all wrong or weird. When I ordered my food, I had to repeatedly state I wanted the SALMON-DON, and the Negihamachi roll. NEGI. HAMACHI. I guess the waitress didn't understand me even though I said what it was called by, on the menu? When my food came out, I got a spring roll (I think the Harumaki). I just stared at it like, what the heck is this? I wanted a yellowtail and scallion roll. This isn't sushi... When I tried to wave down the waitress, I felt like no one saw me cause I was sitting by the hostess table and was all by myself. As I waited, I figured that the waitress wouldn't come by unless I finished my appetizers, so I just succumbed to eating the roll anyway and just living in pain with the mistake. I was hungry, so what. One bad thing, it's okay, I'll live with it. Whatever... Brush it off. Next thing, I got my salad which came with the entree. That was alright, but wasn't at all filling for me, so I just didn't finish it. When the salmon-don finally came out, after I was done everything, it just looked terrible. It was nicely presented at least, but the fish was all slimy. I tried it, and yup, totally slimy. I wanted out of there, but I couldn't NOT eat the fish. So I ate most of it. Terrible. I just doused it in soy sauce and wasabi. I didn't want to cause a fuss. The rice was also seasoned badly. It just didn't taste good at all, so I left it. The waitress then gave me the check without asking and I immediately just paid without saying a word. I tipped the usual 20% cause at least she did her job, you know, and I'm just a person who wanted a quick dinner by myself... Maybe I'll stick to the kitchen foods if I ever come back. And with a friend, who might drag me there cause of HER good experiences against my first. I'm just guessing it wasn't anyone's day that day. At least they're BYOB.

    (3)

  • Jason R.

    Crazy Sushi=Crazy Good! I ordered the New York Roll which contained lobster, salmon tempura, and avocado wrapped with soy seaweed. I was indifferent with the sauces of multi-colors on top, especially after dipping each piece into my wasabi soy sauce. This is a great roll for those who prefer cooked sushi. I also had a spicy crunchy crab roll. Again, cooked. The texture was fantastic. The crab did not smell fishy which was pleasant. I've had spicy rolls from other places that contain only a hint of heat. This spicy roll was indeed spicy. Exceptional heat as I found myself saying, "Wow this is hot! I'm not sure if I can finish this?" I kept going back and eating until the rolls were finished. Guess the heat was pleasant enough towards my pallet to devour it. The green tea paired well and was smooth, not obnoxious, yet flavorful. I will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • A R.

    This is the only sushi place I will go to in Center City Philly for it's excellent taste of food for a very affordable price. I always go for the lunch specials where you get 2 rolls for $8 or 3 rolls for $12. You can choose from any roll so it's not just the basic California roll but also includes the special hand-made rolls. I like how it comes with soup/salad which is packed to go pretty nice. It gets very busy during noon so wait time for food to-go is about 15 mins, but you can call ahead. Seating area is dark and cozy and I have eaten there by myself before. Turnover for seating is pretty quick and I never had to wait long despite how busy the place looks.

    (5)

  • Clara G.

    I am a fan of Crazy. I've eaten here twice and ordered from here twice. The fish is alwasy fresh. I've never had a bad experience so far. The service is good. The delivery is fast (but the rolls are sometimes shifted around- to be expected). The inside is a nice, chill atmosphere and I like the inside of Crazy better than many of the other sushi places around town. The menu is HUGE. All of the rolls I've had thus far were good, excpet I didn't like the banzai tree roll because the cucumber on the outside made it watery and it's hard to pick up with chopsticks, stuff falls out of the roll since it's slippery. Sakura and KK roll were both good. The house sauce is flavorful. Thumbs up, I'm looking forward to trying more.

    (4)

  • Sam C.

    Crazy good sushi! Food was fresh, prepared well, presentation was great and taste on point. Service was okay.

    (4)

  • Meredith B.

    Ok hello. I've noticed you've been coming for awhile now. Now that you are actually here I'm excited to check you out. Walk in and its a long thin room with tables on each side. Nicely decorated with changing colored lights. Wait service is prompt and attentive. We ordered the lunch special (two or three rolls) with either soup or salad. I was feeling hungry so I ended up ordering the two roll special with soup and then adding on the MANGO KANI SALAD. Why in caps might you ask... because I love kani salad and this one with the addition of mango was excellent. As you may read in the other reviews... all dishes come to the table with a beautiful and possibly crazy presentation. The sushi rolls I ordered were pretty basic (but thats what I was feeling that day). I'll update my review once I go back and check out their other specialty rolls. Get the MANGO KANI SALAD!

    (4)

  • Erin M.

    I have eaten in once here and have gotten delivery. Delivery has been prompt and yummy. But, I definitely perfer eating there. Their presentations are amazing! Mini umbrellas are always awsome. Service was great, I don't think my water was more than three sips in before it was refreshed. I am kinda lame when it comes to sushi -so I can't comment on anything too "crazy". My favorite is Cali roll and sweet.potato roll. Both of them are excellent. I also like how they don't put too much rice on the roll. I want to taste the insides more!

    (4)

  • Jay W.

    Excellent sushi. I usually stay away from the elaborate "special" rolls that are popular at every sushi place these days because in my experience they all tend to taste the same. This is absolutely not true at Crazy Sushi. I started with the Kani Su. I didn't know that kani is just a crab stick, so I was a little disappointed when the plate came out, but I shouldn't have been. The vinegar dressing used on this simple appetizer was delicious and made what looked like a few items thrown on a plate taste very good. However, I don't think I would order it again, instead I would order the Tako Su (same thing but with octopus instead of crab). I also ordered the red snapper roll, the salmon skin roll, and the angel roll. The two simpler rolls were very good and I would order them again. The angel roll,one of the special rolls with peppered tuna, salmon and eel, was terrific and the highlight of my meal. I love when sushi places marinate the fish like the Kani Su appitizer or the peppered tuna on the angel roll. Tried a couple of other special rolls, the only one that I can remember was The Caetus Roll: Lobster, spicy crab, mango, ebi tempura wrapped with a pancake and honey mustard sauce. This is a very heavy roll, but tasted great... good for sharing. The rainbow caviar roll was surprising. I did not expect there to be that much caviar on the dish. The caviar was slathered on the top of the rolls, at least a quarter inch thick. I went with an absolutely HUMONGOUS group. I would absolutely advise against this, they can't really handle large groups. The servers seemed like the were overwhelmed with the high volume (our bill ended up being almost $600). I have been going back and forth between 4 and 5 stars... I think they earned it dealing with the number of people that were late for our reservation. Prices are about average for sushi in Philly. BYOB

    (5)

  • Komal D.

    Amazing sushi, service and staff!! My boyfriend and I went here because we had a groupon. We ordered a soup, at least 5 rolls, and a dessert, and the bill was only $50 (without the groupon). We walked in and were seated right away. The sushi presentation was phenomenal, I've never seen something like that in the city. Every roll we had was delicious, i honestly couldn't pick a favorite. I would have kept eating if I didn't get so full. The staff was attentive and our water was always full. The only downside was dessert. We ordered a tempura banana dessert. It's was so so sooo bland. We ended up just eating the green tea ice cream (delicious) that came on the side. I will definitely be back. They had unique, absolutely delicious rolls, I can't wait to be back.

    (5)

  • Herbie H.

    ---UPDATED REVIEW 02/27/2014--- I've been back to Crazy Sushi probably a dozen or so times in the past 12+ months and have had a fantastic experience each and every time. The staff is always so friendly, welcoming, accommodating, and provide all-around ex

    (5)

  • Lina S.

    I've ordered from here a few times and eaten here once. Really don't get the hype. I'd rather have better quality sushi not served in a martini glass. The pad Thai was possibly the worst I've ever had. It had a weird spicy sauce that just wasn't good. I don't know... It wasn't like, foul, but I didn't leave the meal feeling happy. I will say delivery was quick and my food arrived very hot. I feel like I would maybe give them another chance... but not unless I really had to.

    (3)

  • Justine R.

    The sushi was not that bad, I just had better. We had the spicy salmon roll which was decent, crunchy on the inside. The m16 roll was nothing like I thought it'd be, they put a mountain of fish eggs on the top and that's not my favorite thing, I've never seen that so over done. Just a heads up.. It's bring your own beverage they do not sell alcohol. It was a small, busy spot and it was so loud. I had to talk at a very high level. Lots of college students there. Enjoy!

    (3)

  • Quang L.

    The sushi and soups were delicious and presentation was quite superb. I highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Melissa P.

    This place gets a solid 3 stars (3.5 for the free yelp checkin edamame and groupon) and gets added in to the sushi rotation. PROS -Reasonably priced (bill came to 40ish for 2 hungry sushi overeaters). -Interesting rolls- The waitress recommended the Bloomingdales roll-pink, with spicy tuna, salmon, kani, shrimp, and yellowtail, topped with longan (it's like lychee). -Really nice presentation- seriously, flowers, and giant leaves all up in there. CONS -Service-um...where's my plate? We had to flag down the waiter when it got busy, but when they weren't busy there was serious hovering happening. you brought me the wrong check (we didn't notice) and asked us to fix it as we were literally on our way out? -Mixed Tempura was pretty small (although only $7) and wayyy too much tempura on the shrimp. I'm not even sure there was a shrimp in there. - Is Nicki Minaj appropriate dinner music? Unclear. - I felt like I was on a date with the people next to us when it got crowded. Which was awkward, because they were on a date, I'd say first or second judging by the conversation and polite laughter. Definitely a steal with the groupon, and might even go again without!

    (3)

  • Nicky K.

    I went to Crazy Sushi for dinner last night for the second time. This is a great place to go to if you are looking for some good and creative sushi in Philadelphia. The restaurant is BYOB which is a plus. My boyfriend and I ordered the gyoza to start and four special rolls - Crunch Kani Roll, Ichiban Roll, M16 Roll and France Roll. The France Roll is my favorite roll at Crazy Sushi. All the rolls were presented together very nicely on one large plate with a few decorations. I highly recommend making reservations for dinner on the weekends as it is usually packed.

    (4)

  • Joan H.

    Had the $16 sushi/sashimi lunch set, which was a lot of food, and includes soup or salad. The food was good, and included a "crazy" ornament on the plate that more aptly belongs in a fish tank. Nothing to complain about, but also nothing terribly exciting. Not a bad spot for lunch, and not crowded at all at 1pm.

    (3)

  • Tiffany T.

    Armed with a groupon in hand , my boyfriend and I decided to give this place a go. We arrived at 5pm to a beautifully decorated interior, but we were the only guests in the house. My first thought was that -- this place is beautiful. Very similar to the interior of Fat Salmon, with that blue-ish glow vibe. The place slowly started to fill up as we dined there though :) Overall, our meal was good but not great. The prices were very similar to Fat Salmon -- but I must admit that the quality and taste were not up to par with my favorite FS. Service was great, the presentation was decent; but the taste just wasn't mind-blowing. I wish them the best of luck though! Although this isn't my favorite sushi spot -- I'd give it a go. Great prices, and maybe they had an off night with me

    (3)

  • Draper L.

    Wow - what a major letdown. I was on business in Philly and decided to try this place based on Yelp reviews. Either I caught them on a really bad day, or Philadelphia is not the place to get sushi. The 'Volcano Bowl' sounded promising - tuna tartare in a bowl of avocado. I've had tuna tartare at many different places, and this was by far the worst. Tartare is supposed to be chunky and juicy from the flavors of soy, lime juice, ginger, etc. What I received was reddish pink paste with zero flavor. That was my appetizer, and I knew at that point I had made a mistake coming here instead of trying a burger at Village Whiskey. But I had 2 signature rolls coming so hoped the meal could be salvaged. Nope - the Paris roll was just OK at best, and my 2nd roll (forget the name) wrapped in cucumber was barely edible. Next time I'm in town I'll stick to cheesesteaks.

    (1)

  • Shaniika C.

    This place was great. A bit pricey in my opinion but I don't live in the city so it could be fine. The sushi was awesome and the service was on point and quick. Nice atmosphere for hanging out with friends. I had a quick dinner with my daughter before she headed back to the college campus. She loved it.

    (4)

  • Tina F.

    This is one of the best BYOB Sushi place ever. Me and bf live around the area and never spotted this. But one day we went to CVS which is right across, and saw "Crazy Sushi" sign. We didn't think it was going to be anything sophisticated, but boy were we wrong. They decorated the sushi in such a cute and elegant way. All the sashimi were nicely cut in good proportion and they were so FRESH! The sushi were fresh as well What I didn't like was that it was very nosy, it is expected bc it's BYOB so expect to see drunk people. I do recommend making RESERVATION it gets pretty packed. I would say this is the best Sushi spot in town and for it being BYOB is a plus :)

    (4)

  • Katrina C.

    I came back a second time with a groupon and this time we ordered special rolls. I will say that the special rolls were all very good. Service was great. I also came a second time for lunch and got a 3 roll special again, but this time it was better with more fish in the roll. Not my favorite, but I won't write it off entirely. BYOB.

    (3)

  • Nazee Z.

    This place is great! It's a BYO, which is also wonderful cause it saves a bit, and the food isn't too pricey! I went a little bit ago, so I can't quite remember what I got, but all the sushi rolls were fantastic! The presentation was gorgeous (one of our rolls was served in a martini glass with a ice cube that light up different colors) and also the sushi was very fresh. Just the perfect amount of rice (not too loaded so you got a good amount of fish), and the sauces were fantastic. Our waitress was very attention, but not crowding over us. She always made sure that my water glass would be filled before it reached 1/4 of the way empty, which is a mark as a seriously good waitress in my book. She looked pretty busy too, so I was very impressed by her great service. All in all, go for it! Good food, good service, and you'll feel like you're in an underwater sushi Atlantis the way they decorate it!

    (5)

  • Lea T.

    Came here for dinner with a Groupon voucher and I have to be honest... I was turned off from eating sushi for at least a few months... . On a Thursday night this BYO was packed with couples out on dates. Tables are closer together so it got very loud very quickly. There wasn't a wait to be seated and it seemed like a smart choice since their was a liquor store nearby. The prices aren't really cheap, but I had a voucher so I didn't mind. We ordered 3 rolls and the sushi was served in a timely manner. The plating was creative as they used shaved vegetables shaped into flowers and used cocktail umbrellas and a martini glass on our plate. The sushi was just not what I expected. It seemed to be unusually warm and the eel had an extremely fishy taste to it. One roll was entirely drenched in sauce which made me wonder if the off flavor was coming from the sushi or the sauce. When I walked to the back of the restaurant to use the restrooms I checked out the sushi chefs behind the bar. The area where they were assembling the sushi seemed extremely dirty and unorganized. The restaurant was busy, but it still seemed unsanitary that the food preparation area was kept this way. A toaster oven also appeared to be cooking something, not sure if it was sushi or what... Overall I wasn't happy with my experience. Rittenhouse seems to have many other affordable and clean sushi restaurants nearby. Personally I would go to Vic's Sushi if I was in the area, but Raw, Zento, and Fat Salmon are also great options with very comparable pricing and better décor.

    (1)

  • Jen H.

    Crazy sushi is a solid spot for a quick and inexpensive sushi lunch. You can get two rolls ($8) or three rolls ($12) and a soup or salad for lunch, which is a great deal considering the quality of the ingredients. I was feeling a clean lunch when I went, so I ordered the sashimi lunch special with miso soup and a seaweed salad. My meal was quite satisfying! The fish (salmon, tuna, and whitefish) was very fresh. The only strange part about the experience was the presentation. There was a glowing rock and a strange plastic tree on my plate. It did spark some conversation and laughter at least!

    (4)

  • Erin R.

    This restaurant has been open for about a month. Excellent atmosphere and excellent service. BYOB. The sushi is pretty good, probably 3 stars. The seaweed salad was good, but very small portion for the $6 price tag. Huge menu, lots of specialty rolls, noodle dishes (pad thai, etc). Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and would definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Karen E.

    I love this place. I live a few blocks away from Crazy Sushi, so it is a frequent favorite for a quick dinner for my husband and I. We went last night for dinner and ordered miso soup, seaweed salad, a white tuna roll, the M-16 roll and the Magic Salmon Roll. The soup was quite good and the seaweed salad was ok. The rolls, however, were incredible! First, they are presented so beautifully! The M-16 roll and the white tuna roll were on the same platter, and the sushi chef had artistically drawn a beautiful bird on the plate in eel sauce- it was almost too pretty to eat! The Magic Salmon roll was presented on a banana leaf with an exotic flower next to it. once we decided to eat the rolls, we were in heaven! They were fresh and flavorful and just delicious. They have a Groupon out today- make sure to get it!! We will be back soon!!

    (4)

  • Trish M.

    I really liked this place. A group of us went a couple weeks ago on a Saturday night and no one was there. However, the service was great and the rolls were even better. The atmosphere is pretty chic too which you wouldnt expect from looking at it on the street. The presentation of the rolls was pretty cool too, stuff I hadnt seen before. Definately going back!

    (4)

  • Charles R.

    My 4th time there. Great menu covering both cooked & raw. Something to please everyone.

    (5)

  • Kaynaz M.

    I've been here 3 times. Twice for the fantastic lunch special and once for dinner with a groupon. Their sushi is fresh tasting and good quality. You also have the choice of brown rice if you're lookin to make your sushi healthier. I love coming during lunch because they have this deal where you get 3 sushi rolls, soup or salad all for 12 dollars! I've tried the philly roll, crunchy tuna, avocado, sweet potato, pumpkin, and crab and apple roll. I liked all of them, minus the crap and apple which was just okay. Another plus is that this place is Byob!

    (5)

  • Sara B.

    We really enjoyed the sushi it was very tasty and all the people super friendly!! The fish was fresh and The presentation was awesome really imaginative. The only thing is that the makis were a little bit bigger than normal so it was difficult to eat. One recommendation is that they don't serve alcohol but they let you bring yours. Go and try it!!

    (4)

  • Zoe P.

    It took forever for Crazy Sushi to finally opened (I swear they had a sign announcing their restaurant for at least half a year), and it took us nearly as long to finally decide to try them out. We're usually really good at checking out new sushi joints, especially if they're in our neighborhood, but we were disappointed when we saw that, unlike several other sushi places nearby, they don't offer a maki roll special for dinner, JUST for lunch during the week, and the individual roll prices are on the high side. But I really wanted to try them out, so we stopped by on a Sunday to pick up a few rolls: spicy tuna, spicy salmon, and yellowtail scallion. The exterior makes it feel like they're not open because of the dark interior and blinds that are mostly drawn. The immediate entrance is severely lacking, but up the stairs they've redone the space nicely in a typical sushi bar manner - dark, dark, dark. The hostess was very polite, and came back with our sushi order almost immediately after giving it to the chefs. The regular rolls may be more expensive, but at least they give you 8 pieces for each, so I felt a little better about spending a bit more - especially after tasting each one. The fish was pretty fresh (from what I could tell based off of the yellowtail), and my fiancé was quite pleased that the spicy rolls were actually SPICY, and I have to agree - usually I don't find spicy rolls spicy whatsoever, but these had that nice kick. He also thought that the sushi rice was quite good. We'll see if we ever get around to trying their special rolls - they're also pricier on average than other places - but if they don't extend the roll specials to be available all day, I think we'll stick to Machi as our neighborhood quick sushi fix.

    (3)

  • Dana B.

    Came with a friend who had been here before and wanted to take me out to celebrate a successful first day at my new job, and Crazy Sushi was the perfect place! Great service, great ambiance, and more importantly, great sushi! We got a few rolls to share between the two of us (all vegetarian rolls- fried banana, pumpkin, and sweet potato) and I got a bagel roll (salmon and cream cheese, lightly fried on the outside) for myself. The way they plate and present their sushi is the most elaborate and creative I've ever seen anywhere! Looking forward to my next visit!

    (5)

  • Minh C.

    Crazy sushi was crazy good! Service: 3/5 So starting out the night we were immediately seated for a table for 3. Our waiter was pretty kind and friendly. Appetizers came out we ordered came out fairly quickly. However the issue was when the rolls were ordered, for sweet potato roll and spicy salmon roll, it took 15 mins after the everyone else was already served and they're response... They forgot Food: 5/5 Started the meal with the gyoza, edamame, and miso soup. I ordered the uni, ichiban roll, and spicy scallop roll. Everything was delicious. I loved the crunchiness in the ichiban roll and the spicy scallop roll were made with cooked scallops which were different from what I'm used to but still a delight. The uni was very well cleaned and prepped, but the cucumber made it difficult to fit in one bite. Atmosphere: 4/5 The tables are pretty close together and the restaurant gets pretty packed. It was a modern style restaurant. I would love to go back here simply because the food was so great. However the service far from it.

    (4)

  • Ashley L.

    I've both dined in and taken out from Crazy Sushi a few times now and have always had a positive experience. Cool/trendy ambiance with a sweet and attentive waitstaff. Their menu offers so many great rolls and entrees it's hard to choose! My favorite roll so far has been the New York- lobster, salmon tempura and avocado; what more could you ask for?! And I love the sushi chef's attention to detail and presentation with all of the dishes (as you can probably see from the Yelp photos). The lunch specials are a great deal for the quality and quantity of the dishes, but you won't break the bank over dinner either. Before you dine, grab a bottle at the Wine & Spirits down the street (BYOB!) and don't forget to check-in for free edamame!

    (4)

  • Ian H.

    Ambiance: The slowly changing LED lights add a very vibrant touch to the atmosphere. Though the restaurant is small, it still feels cozy. The napkins (seriously) add a nice touch as well. Food: This is where Crazy Sushi truly shines. Each dish is almost a piece of art unto itself. The sushi is artfully laid out on the plate with the sauce plated to resemble everything from a flower to leaves rustling in the wind. Outside of the presentation, the food itself was quite delicious as well. I had the Boston roll along with the Eel roll. Each comes with eight pieces. I just wish the Eel roll had more eel in it... Service: Quite nice. The waiter was prompt and friendly, always coming back to double check on us. The service was quick too, the food came out together (which was impressive considering there was about 8 of us). Drinks: Hey its BYOB :D. Go buy some wine and enjoy! Overall its a pretty nice place, great for a date and something I would definitely check out!

    (5)

  • Jen L.

    Reasonably priced and above-average sushi that arrives on ridiculously elaborate plate presentations. The fish won't dazzle you, but the blinking visuals accompanying the fish might. Some of the decorations may have come from an aquarium store, but kudos to the sushi chefs for being resourceful. BYOB. A place to come to if Vic's is full and you want a little more elbow room to sit with a group of friends.

    (3)

  • Kerri B.

    I love crazy sushi the foods great the prices are great and it's close by my job it's not your usual sushi place.. They have all kinds of, for lack of a better word, "CRAZY" sushi!! One of my faves is the fried banana roll and spicy kani, both delicious rolls that I absolutely love!!! If you're in center city near 19th and Chestnut you should give it a try!!

    (5)

  • Marley B.

    Great spot for lunch. The sushi is amazing, staff is super helpful and attentive, the place isn't crowded, and if you are lucky, they will have this weirdly cool music playing that is almost like current hip hop transformed into soothing elevator music. Don't forget to check in for the free offers!

    (5)

  • Valentina L.

    The mark of this place is their sushi presentation. They look very fancy almost like a show. The food was delicious as well. Order sushi don't order other noodles which are not their specialities. I love Salmon pizza. very very good. The place is small, and Friday night was kinda noisy.

    (4)

  • Allison B.

    This place is totally decent. I've been here once for dine-in and once for take-out. No complaints. What you really need to know is this: Crazy Sushi is currently offering a "two rolls for $6/three rolls for $8" opening special. Crazy sushi, crazy cheap. When I dined in on the first day they were in business, this special was not offered. Don't know when it will end, either. Get it while you can.

    (3)

  • Amy A.

    This place is highly worth your money, given the cost, quality, and overall atmosphere of the place. I would say that they have designed the rest to be comparable to top restaurants in Philly. It also gets plus points for being an awesome BYO! I went for dinner and left impeccably stuffed with a bill including tip of less than $60. The things that I thought were exceptionally delicious was their Tuna Tartare, Salmon Sashimi, and Pink Panther roll. Get the Pink Panther roll - it is so delicious.

    (4)

  • Roy H.

    Fresh food, great fish, generous portion (ordered the Royal Cruise for two - it was delicious, fresh and a lot!). Definitely a good sushi place!

    (4)

  • Ashley S.

    I decided to give this place a try since I had bought a groupon for it. My date and I showed up at 5:30pm on Friday and we were 1 of 3 tables. While the place never filled up, there were a lot of people picking up to go orders while we were there. The service was excellent. Our drink glasses were never empty and our plates were cleared quickly. Everyone who worked there was really friendly. The food was presented beautifully. My date and I each got a dinner bento box which included our choice of soup or salad, choice of an entree, steamed rice, vegetable tempura, california roll, and shrimp dumplings. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted great, with the exception of the California roll which was meh. We also go two specialty rolls (the KK and the One Night Stand) which were fresh and delicious. I gave only 4 stars because the specialty rolls we got were heavily doused in sauce and because the server brought the check out without asking if we wanted dessert. We did want dessert, but since we weren't offered, we decided to get ice cream elsewhere afterwards. Regardless, we'll definitely be back again.

    (4)

  • Cherry H.

    Great taste for sushi and sashimi, first-class service. The interior design is cozy, good place to hang out or catch up with friends.

    (5)

  • Ali B.

    Pleasant waitstaff. Great presentation. Average prices. Same quality fish as the other spots. BYOB like plenty of other sushi spots in Philly. Would go again if in the area around dinner-time but would not specifically search them out in advance.

    (3)

  • Sarah K.

    The rating I give is not for the food, but for the service and management of the establishment. I found a Groupon for Crazy Sushi (20$ for 40$ worth of food) and decided to go with a friend. I noticed it was BYO so we picked up a bottle of wine, which made us a little late for our 8:30 PM reservation. Fortunately, we were still seated relatively quickly, although our being seated was very awkward. The hostess led us to a half cleaned table and made us wait as we watched them clear it up. She also left the menus on the sushi bar which was a few feet away from our table, so when we were finally seated, we had to go grab the menus ourselves. The restaurant was pretty full, as almost every single table was seated. So perhaps service was backed up for this reason? Anyway, it was a while before anyone came by to offer us water, at which point we asked for our wine to be uncorked. They came back soon after, with our uncorked wine (sans ice bucket...) and 2 glasses of water, one of which they spilled ALL over me. My shirt, from my stomach area, down to my knees was drenched. The waiter seemed horrified, apologized, but then started tending to the water on the floor while I sat in shock, just sitting in a puddle of tap water. No help was offered to dry me off. I was not a happy camper at all. If I had not had a Groupon, I would have left immediately. I had a change of clothes in the car, which we parked just in front (lucky parking!), so it was fine. I'm not really that mad that they spilled water on me, because it gets worse. When I got back from my change of clothes, my seat was haphazardly dried and some napkins were left on the table. We sat, and resumed examining the menu. We asked for an ice bucket, which came pretty late. Another waitress came by soon after to apologize for the mishap, and offered us a discount. She then URGED us to order another special roll (which I was originally reluctant to do, because we had already ordered so much), and then assured us that the discount would cut down the price enough that our Groupon would be enough to cover the entire bill. I think perhaps that the services' lack of English skills may have contributed to this miscommunication, because at the end of our meal, they gave us a complimentary red bean mochi ice cream and they called THAT our 'discount'. When we received the bill, there was no actual discount. I was FURIOUS. We had ordered an extra special roll because the waitress had assured us that it would be taken care of with the discount, but found that there was no actual discount. We called a waiter to straighten out the issue, but the only excuse I got was that the machine wouldn't allow more than one discount per bill, and Groupon is apparently a discount. I'm still outraged at this. I had told them from the very beginning that I had a Groupon, yet they still assured me that they would have a discount, and then PUSHED us to order an extra roll. Even with that whole situation aside, the service is still pretty lacking. It was pretty slow and hard to communicate with. We weren't given a single waiter (instead the waiters chaotically came by without reason or rhyme to check on us), yet this restaurant seems high class enough to have a systematic waiting system. The reason I didn't rate this place 1 star is the food. The 'normal' rolls were fresh, delicious. The hamachi-scallion roll was delightful and the scallion came through perfectly. There was a little too much crunch and grease for me in the cooked scallop roll, but it was still delicious. I highly recommend the Odessa roll, which is salmon wrapped around unagi, tuna, and masago. I didn't get too much of the masago, and perhaps there was a little too much eel sauce on top, but it was heavenly. The other special we ordered (that we were CONNED into ordering in my opinion) was the Long Island roll, which is eel tempura, spicy salmon wrapped with white tuna. That is the exact description of the roll on the menu, yet when it came out, it was covered in this overly sweet, sweet and sour chicken reminiscent sauce. It ruined the roll in my opinion, and had I known that the roll came in this sauce, I would not have ordered it. I would stay away from the Long Island if you actually like the taste of sushi. ------- Sorry for the wall of text! IN SHORT: If the service and management here gets a HUGE make over, this would definitely be one of my regular BYO's in the city. As is, I am hesitant to return. Perhaps I will get take out for the Odessa roll, about which I wil have dreams forever. Come here for good food and terrible service.

    (2)

  • Jenell S.

    From the outside appearance and name, you might be a little skeptical at first of Crazy Sushi, but definitely don't let that stop you from trying it! I went for the third time this past weekend and have yet to be anything but extremely pleased. The expansive menu include a ton of creative appetizers and specialty rolls. The service is quick and the wait staff is attentive and very polite. Of all of the menu items I've had, two really stand out and make me want to come back again and again. 1. Tuna pizza - slices of raw tuna atop a crispy and flavorful fried scallion pancake with a spicy mayo drizzled on top. This combines my favorite flavors of a spicy tuna roll and ups the ante with a bit of crispy fried goodness. 2. Bloomingdale roll - I've had this every time I've gone and have yet to find a roll like it elsewhere. Spicy every-fish-possible topped with a tiny bit of sweetness that makes this roll highly addictive. 3. Bagel roll - reminiscent of a philly roll but then each individual piece is lightly fried turning a typical sushi roll into something special. I love the added crunch from the frying and how the cream cheese melts a bit cutting down on its typical cold/chewy texture I'm not usually a fan of paired with raw fish. I've also had a handful other rolls, the rock shrimp appetizer and the house salad. I've been impressed by all of them, except the Ichiban roll which had a drop of a thick pink sauce on top of each piece that tasted way too much like fake sugary strawberry. I ended up taking the sauce off of the roll and then really enjoyed it. I think next time I go back I will order more traditional/clean rolls that don't contain too much creaminess to balance out some of the specialty rolls. Being a BYO with a ton of interesting options, Crazy Sushi is a winner in my book.

    (4)

  • Meredith G.

    A friend of mine showed me pictures of the amazing presentation that Crazy Sushi is known for, so I told A to keep a lookout for any groupons from them. Low and behold, one popped up and we bought it. We made a reservation for a Saturday night at 8pm and we were seated right away despite arriving 15 minutes early. I ordered the #12 (Sakura $12) and #30 (Peacock $13) special rolls. The house sauce on the Sakura roll was delicious. Tangy, sweet and a hint of spice. I love rolls where you don't need to use the soy sauce and these were two of those rolls. The presentation was spectacular (think: bowl of glowing light and colorful sushi). The Peacock roll had deliciously sweet mango and a sweet sauce. It was almost like a dessert roll with just the right amount of crunch. Definitely one of the better special rolls I've ever had. I loved the atmosphere with the ever-changing lights, but if you don't like sitting fairly close to other couples or parties, then this is not the place for you. Something I didn't mind, though. I would definitely return.

    (4)

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  • Diana K.

    Above-average BYOB sushi place for Philly. Things that were better than expected: menus, decor, overall ambiance. Not so great things: some of the special rolls only have 5 pieces, while the regular rolls have 8 pieces. So you are better off getting the regular rolls even though it might be tempting to try some of the more interesting ones. Just beware, they come in varying sizes, so you may want to ask about how many pieces are included in each!

    (4)

  • DM D.

    This review is for delivery only. I ordered through seamless which is an unnecessary third party, they had used my work number but didn't bother to ring my buzzer I live in a huge building which it's possible to buzz me when you're downstairs...but after calling crazy sushi (they only said were closed,) then a rude seamless customer service associate I called crazy sushi again and they sent their driver back. Since it was mostly my fault not double checking the number (although in a huge city the delivery guy should know how to utilize an intercom system,) I gave the delivery guy an extra $10 tip on top of the 2.50 I put in the original order. So all that malarkey left me slightly annoyed the sushi was ok...I ordered the boston roll, spicy tuna, and California roll. Had a little of each they were like 3 stars. However, I got the fried cheesecake which in itself is worth 4 stars!!! I would recommend this place just for that. So good.

    (3)

  • Sal W.

    Did takeout and had the $12 3 roll special with shrimp, scallops and salmon. Overall, I was impressed. I have had some 3 roll specials at some other places and usually the rolls are miniscule. Not that these are gargantuan or anything, but they were acceptable with a good fish to rice ratio. My least favorite was the scallop roll as it didn't have a lot of scallop in it and the crispy crunchy stuff they put in it was a lot (stuff makes me queasy). The shrimp roll had a good sauce inside. All three rolls were rice on the outside, 8 pieces, with sesame seeds sprinkled on top. Overall taste was comparable to most other sushi places I have been to. Food Quality/Taste = 4 Stars Portion Size Given Price = 3

    (4)

  • John J.

    Takes a great deal from me for any reviews over 3. They are very wheel chair accessible which I thought was great. Fish was average at best and the hot tea was not drinkable. It'll get the job done and the facility appears pretty clean.

    (3)

  • Greg B.

    This place has the best sushi hands down!! Very nice environment. They could have used another server because service was a little slow. Maybe they were just shorthanded so i'm still giving 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Jillian Y.

    Found it on Yelp (because you do NOT eat sushi in a new city without reading anything), and have to agree: this is solidly four stars. The sushi is slightly overpriced (compared to the West Coast anyway) but fresher than I expected, and the presentation is really superb.

    (4)

  • Julia R.

    Between the good food and the great service, I have to give this place 5 stars. I had dinner there tonight by myself while visiting Philly for the weekend, and sat at the sushi bar. The men making the sushi were extremely friendly and sweet, and sent over a free little appetizer right after I sat down. I ordered a salad and the rice-less Odessa roll (eel, tuna, masago and crunch wrapped in salmon), which was fantastic. It had all of the best elements of a roll and sashimi together in one. The presentation was, indeed, beautiful just like all of the other reviews say. Every person who worked there was attentive, and...I'll use the same word again...sweet! So glad that I spent my evening having dinner there. I will definitely come back next time I'm in Philadelphia.

    (5)

  • R M.

    Hubby, baby, and I had dinner here while we spent the night in Philly. We loved it! I had shrimp teriyaki and shrimp shumai. Hubby had several sushi dishes, one of which looked horrifyingly like a bunch of thumbs arranged in a circle, but which he said tasted good nevertheless. The waitstaff were INCREDIBLY kind and helpful with our demanding baby who is in that "I would like to throw this object on the floor repeatedly because it's fun to watch you get exasperated" phase. They even filled up her sippy cup with water. I loved the food and the people. Couldn't ask for more!

    (5)

  • Stephanie R.

    Decided to meet a friend for a late lunch. Wanted sushi, and wanted to try a new place, so we decided to go to Crazy Sushi. I've walked past it dozens of times since it opened, and it has a very unassuming exterior, but is pretty cool inside. Glowing baseboard lights give it a fun atmosphere for a random little sushi place in Rittenhouse. They have a lunch special of $8 for 2 rolls, or $12 for 3 rolls. The special includes miso soup or ginger salad. Both of us got the 3 roll special, and I got the miso soup. The miso soup was fine - I've never had it before, so I don't really have anything to compare it to, and it definitely didn't turn me on to being a miso soup fan. I ordered the spicy tuna, Philadelphia, and the crab and apple rolls. I enjoyed the Philadelphia roll and the crab and apple roll. Was not a huge fan of the spicy tuna roll - didn't taste as fresh as I would have liked - a little too fishy and didn't have much of a spicy kick to it. When we paid our bill we got a coupon for a few bucks off our next visit. Perfectly fine for a quick sushi lunch. Not in a hurry to go back, but probably will.

    (3)

  • Lowie T.

    Love byo's and this little addition to the neighborhood is exactly the right combo- great sushi + byob. The decor is similar to Fat Salmon, whom I love- trendy, back lit, with seating all along the wall to accommodate a large group, or just two. The service was quick and friendly. And if there was a rating for presentation, these guys get 5 stars! I expected some sashimi a la cart, arranged nicely on a plate, but what came out was a martini glass with my salmon & hamachi on a bed of ice, with a beautiful pink flower. next to it was a mushroom shaped carving from what i guess is some kind of root. and at the base of the plate where my mackerel sat was some food art from spicy mayo sauce. I know some may think this is gimmicky...(and maybe is is??) but the sashimi was fresh & tasty. and anyone who puts that much effort & care into presentation shows they care a lot about food.

    (4)

  • Eileen W.

    I went to Crazy Sushi with a Groupon deal of $20 for $40 worth of food. I love the food here. My favorite thing is the caetus roll. It is a sushi roll with a fried pancake on the outside and some fish filling. It is seriously not for you if you are on a carb free diet. But you gotta live a little! The service here is okay. Its pretty much like a normal Asian restaurant where they just want your order and that's it. At least its quick. The presentation of the food is always amazing. They put these crazy LED lights and ornaments on the plates for some serious bedazzling. Its also BYOB!

    (4)

  • Julie C.

    The staff is friendly, the fish is always fresh, the rolls are creative, and the presentation is gorgeous.

    (4)

  • David C.

    Frankly, this place was pretty mediocre -- But to be fair, it's the first and only sushi place I've been to in Philly. I hope the next one and the others are better.

    (2)

  • Jill W.

    Had lunch here today. It was OK for lunch. The sushi was fresh and good. Not spectacular. The service was prompt. I had the cold tofu for an appetizer, and I highly recommend staying away. I thought it might be quality tofu as they were offering it cold on its own, but it was more like grocery store quality. Not yummy.

    (3)

  • Rachel F.

    I went here for lunch. There was a good amount of people here for a late lunch. Service was good, no complaints. Food...meh. The presentation was nice, but overall I've had much better. I thought it was very fresh and the spicy tuna roll was good. It's actually a crunchy spicy tuna roll. The only disappointment was the yellow tail. It was really small. For $7, I'd expect to have two nice sized pieces and not two tiny pieces that together would equal one. I'll go again, maybe for dinner it's a little better.

    (3)

  • Rachael P.

    I went here with a friend who had a Groupon. The sushi was horrible, full of filler breadcrums and very skimpy on fish. They took a lot of time and care to decorate the plate with fresh orchids and I wish that they would have invested this extra money into giving us more fish in our rolls.

    (2)

  • Cara S.

    Went last week for a lunch date. We ordered 6 different types of roles and two appetizers. Everything was great! The sushi was fresh and the presentation was surprising. We will defiantly be back!

    (4)

  • Angie L.

    Paradise Roll and Sweet Potato..... Try them! Really good stuff!!

    (5)

  • Alex C.

    Went her yesterday night: definitely blown away by my meal. Me and my fiancé both ordered sushi here and were pleasantly surprised with our experience. I ordered the Devil and Bloomingdale rolls while she got something like the Spicy Dancing Kani and KK rolls? Both of hers were awesome and while both of mine were good themselves, the Bloomingdale was easillllyyyyy my favorite. The best part of the experience is the presentation as well. They deck out the plates with all sorts of LED lights, sauces, leafs and cool stuff. Would recommend this place to anyone Side note: they have 43 specialty rolls to choose from...43!!!

    (5)

  • Will M.

    Amazing lunch specials and good sushi.

    (4)

  • Nupur D.

    Amazing food, great presentation, great service. BEYOND impressed for a new restaurant!!

    (5)

  • Joyce T.

    Nothing special. Service was fast like they want to kick us out.

    (3)

  • Ann B.

    Very disappointing. Have ordered here before and had been happy, my last order (simple sushi rolls) was awful. Eel wasn't fresh and the spicy tuna was mostly crunchy and no scallions at all. To top it off, the delivery boy claimed to have "no change" and forced me to pay way more than needed! I will not be ordering from here again!

    (1)

  • Divya R.

    Great sushi, fast service, and BYO - love this place! Went there on a Friday night with a group of 6, and the hostess directed use to the nearest liquor store to pick up wine. The sushi is really good and the presentation is cute too, will definitely be back. Don't forget the spicy mayo :o)

    (4)

  • Erin D.

    I ordered from here with a friend and was appalled. The teriyaki chicken i ordered was close to inedible. The chicken was slimy and completely unappetizing. While my friend liked the udon noodles, the beef that came with it had questionable origins. I will never order from here again. There are plenty of other good places to order from.

    (1)

  • Andrew L.

    Stopped in for lunch. Bought the Yelp deal anticipating needing it/NYC prices. That being said, prices were reasonable and didn't need it. Our waitress was happy to let us order some food to-go so we could take advantage of the deal. Roll sizes were on the smaller end of the scale, but perhaps this was because it was lunch. There was only 1 other table and the service was good. Clean and trendy atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Shehzadi K.

    Crazy Sushi has become my FAVORITE sushi spot. Every roll is delicious. I usually don't get an entree but when I do, it's yummy! But the rolls I really enjoy are the Peacock and the New York. So. Freaking. Good. I really love the rolls with soy seaweed too. The plate presentation is so pretty! The staff is so friendly and polite! The restaurant is very clean and decor is nice as well. Give Crazy Sushi a chance, you will love it!

    (5)

  • Brian C.

    Looking for a good new sushi place we went last night to check out Crazy Sushi. Right on 19th and Chestnut, it's a good location and a great looking interior. We started with some gyoza and vegetable tempura, both were great starters (and well priced). Then for the mains we got tuna avocado, shrimp tempura, and the New York roll from the specials menu. All three were DELICIOUS. The New York roll was absolutely fantastic, great texture and all of the fish tasted very fresh. Not only were they great tasting, but the presentation was awesome. The sushi chefs drew pictures with the sauces on our plates (including a crane and a some japanese characters) and the plate was garnished with flowers and a glowing cube. As nice a presentation (or nicer) then you'd get anywhere in the city. Desert was the fried tempura banana with ice cream which was also excellent. Great service, amazing food, cool atmosphere, and very well priced. We will be back to Crazy Sushi for sure!

    (5)

  • Linda M.

    GOOD NEWS: The service was wonderful, the place is very attractive, the prices are reasonable. BAD NEWS: The sushi and cooked food is very mediocre-not bad, but certainly not great. The sashimi was presented beautifully, but the fish sliced thick and of Mall quality. The teriyaki chicken my husband had was not bad, but had little flavor. Had a Groupon, so it was worthwhile, but would not rush back.

    (3)

  • Euphemia M.

    Unassuming outside, modern inside with consistently impressive dinner spreads. The rolls live up to the restaurant's name - I have never seen such creative and artistic displays (our four rolls were highlighted with a gorgeous butterfly drawn from various sauces on the plate and a glowing martini glass). The rolls are uniformly delicious - as would be expected from the generous dollops of house special sauce and spicy mayo. Recommend the bloomingdale, anything with eel/salmon. For a lighter fare - go with Banzai Tree roll or odessa roll (riceless). The variety on their menu will blow your mind. Great for a date or outing - a nice twist on the traditional predictable sushi.

    (5)

  • Megan T.

    I must say I am extremely picky and annoying to eat with so, here is my review: I had the best time here. Very relaxing and trendy spot! The appetizers were excellent- we got fried stuff like rock shrimp, tempura etc. I got a fresh avocado salad. Then I asked the server to wait a bit to bring out our sushi because I was trying to time our comedy show. They never rushed us at all always accommodating and brought us anything we needed within seconds. Great service is essential to the whole experience. Sushi was excellent, excellent, excellent! We got the Bloomingdale, New York, and spicy kani... I can't even tell you which one was my favorite. The presentation alone made me "wow" several times. All in all, great food and they made me feel special. BYOB, they take reservations, and groupon deal...just go here!

    (5)

  • Janine A.

    My mother in law and I were just out walking around the neighborhood when we stumbled along this hidden gem. Once we got inside we were greeted and seated immediately,we couldn't help but notice how GORGEOUS this place is. It is so modern and feels like your in a NYC upscale club/restaurant. We ordered and it didn't take long for the delicious food to roll out. We will for sure be back because we are big sushi lovers!

    (5)

  • Regina S.

    I'm a regular here after trying a few others in the Rittenhouse area. The rolls here are delicious! I've only tried one that I didn't like. The price is pretty good, especially if you get their lunch time special. The staff is great and friendly. I recommend this place to friends often, and they love it!! And most of them come back on their own.

    (4)

  • Carol K.

    Pretty sure we just found our new local go-to place for Japanese food now that Numa is closed. Came here out of curiosity after nabbing a Groupon. The sushi was great quality, service was prompt and friendly, prices were VERY reasonable, and the variety of rolls on the menu is dizzying. We got ... a lot of food. Something like 6 rolls, additional sushi a la carte and soup -- and the bill (before groupon) was only $60. You cannot beat that. (That it's a BYOB helps.) We'll definitely be back. Likely often.

    (4)

  • Dev K.

    Absolutely amazing sushi, great service, BYO, and a great Groupon to boot. Great date place, you won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Pamela L.

    Nothing but good things to say about this place! Quick service, large selection of house and specialty rolls (get the fire roll!), the plate decorations are AWESOME, and prices are reasonable. Would definitely recommend- added bonus that it's BYOB as well!

    (5)

  • Tia I.

    Had a Groupon for $40 worth of food for $20 and the check-in gets you free edamame. You cant go wrong here! We walked out very happy and the spicy tuna roll was the best we've ever tried. A great hidden gem, I would definitely suggest trying it out. Plus it's BYOB- two thumbs up.

    (5)

  • Lee Ann R.

    I love this place. When we asked the owner why it was called Crazy Sushi she animatedly described how crazy busy the restaurant gets and how crazy the clientele are. It was hilarious. After trying my meal I immediately asked my fiance why the place wasn't packed and decided that I had to tell the world about this place. It is spotless clean and has a very nice ambience. They have a good music selection and their food is amazing. It's BYOB. I enjoyed the spicy tuna roll and the one night stand roll. It was more than enough food although i had been eyeing the spicy miso soup with mussels and my fiance eyed the seaweed salad. The menu has an excellent selection and it's relatively inexpensive for sushi (most certainly the most inexpensive sushi place within a few blocks. My meal with a specialty plate cost $21 for 14 pcs of sushi. not great, but certainly not the worst and the quality beats all. The fish was so fresh and had a pleasant not fishy aroma. The staff was extremely friendly, every waiter filled my water glass within seconds of me finishing it (literally 7 times). The salmon and tuna in the one night stand melted in my mouth and that spicy crab is amazing. I can't wait to go back there is so much more I want to try. I'm getting the soup and salad next time. Please visit this place you will not regret it. True 5 stars all across the board.

    (5)

  • Alicia Y.

    I ate at Crazy Sushi last night because I had a groupon, and I plan on coming back a lot in the future! The decor and atmosphere of the restaurant was great and I loved that it was BYOB. Our service was top notch and everyone made sure we had what we needed. The sushi was fresh and delicious and the presentation blew me away!

    (5)

  • Kim B.

    Nothing special; we went for the deal. Okay for cheap-ish sushi.

    (3)

  • Gordon T.

    What an amazing sushi experience! Great atmosphere, excellent service and very creative sushi! Really enjoyed the Bloomingdale Roll and Hawaiian Island appetizer. The fish was extremely fresh and perfectly chilled which melts in your mouth. The best part is how the susuhi/sashimi is displayed. A must try restaurant!!!.

    (4)

  • Tamara K.

    A coworker recommended this place. I picked up a lunch special around 12:00PM. It wasn't crowded but then again its New Years week and people are still on vacation. The woman working the cashier was taking phone orders though. The decor is modern with lights that slowly fade in different colors. I ordered the 2 roll lunch special for $9 ($1 extra for brown rice). It came with miso soup which was very very good. I usually order the salad instead of miso soup bc I don't like miso soup. But they made a mistake and gave me the soup, but it was a pleasant mistake luckily. I ordered a Philadelphia roll which was very good and a spicy tuna roll which I loved. It had a little crunch to it. Brown rice was a nice change...there were lil black seeds in it. For me, the most important part of eating sushi is the wasabi...if it isn't hot enough to make my nose hairs curl then I'm not loving it! My nose hairs were definitely curlin'. I noticed there is a trend in Center City to serve more pieces in a roll than 6 and to make each piece smaller. That is not the case here...thank heavens! 6 pieces come in a roll and each piece was the average size. I'm definitely coming back! I can't wait to try their specialty rolls. Best sushi place that I tried so far in Center City!

    (5)

  • Claire Z.

    Yaki Udon Is Awesome!

    (4)

  • A R.

    We came here with a Groupon for $40. Waitstaff did not give us any attitude about using a groupon. They were very attentive --almost too attentive. The restaurant was pretty empty, so most of the waitstaff stood around our table basically watching us eat, refilling glasses and whisking away plates as soon as they emptied. Interior is interesting. There are changing colored uplighting on the walls that were nice to look at, if a little distracting. The music seemed to be Asian-inspired covers of pop music (I'm pretty sure I heard some strange erhu cover of Nelly). The food is decent. Not for sushi purists --fish isn't fantastic, but they do have a large number of special rolls, if you are into spicy fish/mayo type concoctions. We enjoyed the Odessa roll the most; the special rolls were a little hit or miss for us. Presentation of the food was fantastic. Overall, I think it would be a decent lunch date. I don't know if I would come here for dinner without a Groupon, but for lunch I think it could be worth it. They are also wheelchair accessible (have a lift in the front of the store, for those who can't navigate the steps).

    (3)

  • Alex M.

    Great fresh sushi, great service, very friendly staff, byob.

    (5)

  • DLynn L.

    It literally took this place 25 minutes to get my pretty basic to-go order together (I ordered tuna advoca, eel avocado, and pepper tuna) and it would have been longer had I not applied pressure. Then when I got to work I found that I was give a warm noodle dish (udon maybe). Not even sure how you confuse a warm noodle dish with basic sushi. I was so aggravated by the time I got to eat the food I actually ordered it was impossible to enjoy it. And to add insult to injury, they don't even give you a littel dish to mix your soy with wasabi. Epic fail all the way around. With so many quality sushi places within a block or two of this place this should be your LAST choice.

    (1)

  • Javier G.

    The place is very clean and the ambiance is excellent. The food was outstanding and the price was amazing. I also took advantage of the Yelp deal for free endame which were ok. They were good but was looking for them to be a little more salty.

    (5)

  • Danielle D.

    Great service, amazing presentation.

    (5)

  • Jodi G.

    Just opened and the staff were extremely nice and attentive. They have15% discount right now on your entire order. The sushi was extremely good, not fishy at all; and they have a very diverse and creative menu. I'm actually shocked by the other 2 reviews. The presentation was amazing as well. The sushi chefs clearly care about what they're putting out.

    (5)

  • Lydia R.

    Yes, this place was great. When we first walked in , we were a bit apprehensive since it was 6 pm and we were the only ones in the restaurant. Oh man, were we in for a treat! Not only was the sushi really tasty, but the presentation was excellent! Smoking martini glass and a beautiful fish drawn on the plate in sauces. Nice. The only weird part was that since we were the only folks in the place, all of the staff were looking at us the entire time, little creepy but since the food was awesome we overlooked it. Definitely will come here again - bringing friends for the fancy presentation

    (5)

  • Emily J.

    Worst service I've ever experienced, which is saying something.

    (1)

  • Lynn G.

    It was my first time going to crazy sushi for a friends birthday. I ordered the Sakura roll and the bagel roll. The first time the sushi was delivered, I found a long blonde hair in my bagel roll (fried), and when I proceed to pull it out, flipped the roll itself. After I informed the waiter, They then brought me another roll which they remade. It was pretty good. But when I received the receipt, they proceeded to charge me for the both the rolls even though I had to send it back the first time for an sanitation issue. After I asked about it, the waiter told me he could take off one roll but not the other and took off the price of the less expensive roll instead of the roll that had the hair. To me, that screams horrible customer service.

    (2)

  • Roderick R.

    I started out with the Gyoza. And it was very good. Them I moved on to the Philly Roll. The quality was very good. It was fresh and well presented. It could have been rolled a bit tighter/ but that's being nit-picky really. The Salmon Fried Rice was great as well. I will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Louis D.

    Had the take out. And all the rolls we got were awesome... can't wait to go back. The salmon roll and spider were very good

    (5)

  • Steve V.

    I love this place! The KK roll is by far my favorite, but I haven't had a dish I haven't liked. Very great service, attentive and friendly. They are a BYOB so keep that in mind if going for dinner. The atmosphere is great too, very intimate and they play popular rap songs re-done with classical instruments. It's funny once you pick up on it.

    (5)

  • Kelly P.

    I was eager to try this place. Great sushi and attentive service. I was impressed by their presentation of plates and as others have said, the decor is nice. I had a groupon but even without one I'd suggest this spot again in the future.

    (4)

  • Michelle B.

    So far digging my waiter he gonna get his tip!! Nori soup was very tasty.. new York roll is good..I enjoyed it!! I would eat here again

    (5)

  • Lauren M.

    We came here for a birthday dinner. It's quite small so I recommend making reservations. It doesn't look fabulous from outside but their sushi is quite fabulous, indeed! I believe it has now taken over my number one spot as "the best sushi I've had recently." I say recently, because it's up there with my top faves of all time. But of all of the sushi that we've had recently, this is definitely at the top of my list! They have a lot of yummy specialty rolls. The place seemed clean. They are BYOB which is always a plus! They are pretty reasonably priced. And the service was relatively fast considering we had a large party. The hostess/possible manager? was very on edge and a little rude at first but she calmed down with time. We will definitely be returning here for another sushi date and recommend anyone else trying it out!

    (4)

  • Rachel C.

    Great new sushi spot in town! I come here for lunch with co-workers almost once a week for their awesome lunch special--such a good price for sushi that is much better quality than other places nearby. The sushi is consistently fresh and delicious and they have yummy rolls to choose from. It's BYOB which could make for a fun dinner with friends on the weekend. I had to deduct one star though, because more often than not, we end up waiting a while for the food or the check, and sometimes one person's sushi will come out a good 10 minutes before someone else's. The wait staff are all super nice and polite, but need to work on the timing of food and checking on tables!

    (4)

  • M B.

    Crazy sushi has really good sushi but there is a considerable difference in the size of the rolls when you dine in compared to take out. I have gone for the 3 roll lunch special many times and recently ordered take out. The rolls were miniature and I was still very hungry after eating 3 of them. I was pretty disappointed and will never order take out from them again.

    (4)

  • Jake D.

    Sushi is one of my favorite kinds of foods and I have it at least 1-3 times a week for dinner. Thought I would give this place a try since I hadn't yet. The sushi was alright, average. Then I was up with diarrhea until four in the morning. My stomach has never bothered me from sushi before and it was all I had eaten since breakfast so it was definitely the sushi. I would not recommend this place.

    (1)

  • Michael B.

    I was very hesitant to try this place out initially, as Sushi can be tricky. I stumbled upon a lunch special which always helps in my lunch decisions and all I can say is WOW!!! Here is my suggestion, "copy and paste" names of the different sushi combinations into Google as there are many to choose from, find 3 that you like, order during lunch special, and repeat.

    (5)

  • Steph G.

    This is my go-to sushi place when I'm in Philly. The sushi is solid, it's good value, and the delivery service is usually good (and quick). I've never eaten at the restaurant (only ordered pickup and delivery) but it seems like a cute enough place and it's conveniently located near Rittenhouse Sq.

    (4)

  • Elle B.

    Crazy sushi is fantastic. It's a BYOB (and there is a liquor store less than 1 block away). But, that's not the only thing that make it fantastic. The sushi is awesome and it is very reasonably priced, especially for Rittenhouse Square area. All of the specialty rolls I have tried have been excellent. Also, they are presented in a super creative way, more so then I have seen anywhere else- this makes the whole experience more fun. My favorite is the Bloomingdale, and it's not just because of the name. Last time I was there I tried the shrimp dumplings, they were out of this world...they are a must on the menu. The first time I went was on a Friday night and it was very crowded, although they sat me within 10 minutes without a reservation. It was definitely a college aged crowd, and it was pretty rowdy. The 2nd time I was at Crazy Sushi was during the week and it was much more low key. At any rate I have had nothing but good experiences at Crazy Sushi, and look forward to going back.

    (4)

  • Zerina G.

    I had the dinner portion of my sister's bachelorette party held here because my coworker told me how modern and cute it was inside and how amazing the presentation was. He didn't lie! The presentation of the dishes were phenomenal. So different from the many sushi places I have been to in the city. I was going to hold the bachelorette dinner at Zama but that place is expensive. I wanted to bring the girls to a place where you didn't have to break the bank. Pricing is great for what you get. Food was good, presentation was better. Service is another story. Do not come here with a big group. They're can't handle it. We had a party of 12. And all coming from different places so we didn't arrive at the same time. The waiters constantly kept asking where the other guests were 10 minutes into sitting down, saying they would separate the tables if they didn't show up soon. I made reservations for Crazy Sushi a month or so in advance. I understand they need to make room for the other patrons but I also cannot control my guests from getting to the restaurant in time. (Traffic, train delay, etc) I very politely told them I would try to contact the girls of their whereabouts. But the waiters' constant stares at our table and the nagging made me feel very uncomfortable and embarrassed in front of the girls at the party. I tried to enjoy myself and the wine we brought since this place is a BYOB, but I was relieved when we left.

    (2)

  • Johnny G.

    I get sushi for lunch here sometimes. The sushi is not bad, just make sure they include your miso soup if you order the 2 or 3 roll special. They tend to forget.

    (3)

  • Shelly N.

    We found this place on Yelp after our first option nearby was out of half their menu. Upon first glance of their special rolls menu, I knew we had picked well. We got three rolls for 2 people and that was perfectly portioned--the Spicy Dancing Kani Roll, Sakura Roll, and a basic Philly Roll. The specialty rolls were slightly bigger than the regular Philly Roll (as expected). I highly recommend both specialty rolls and next time would opt for all specialty rolls since their menu had many more delicious options. Ambience was casual but nice...it was apparently the date-night spot for the two tables of first (or second daters) we were seated between. When I'm in Philly, this is definitely on my short-list of affordable eats, and I'd happily return.

    (4)

  • Ali O.

    I freakin love this place. the presentation and quality of the food are top notch. they have also been great in terms of service. i think i have been here 10 times.

    (5)

  • Patty M.

    I have found my sushi spot!!!!! =) This place is delicious! I tried the salmon pizza, one night stand and fire kiss roll- they were all delicious. The salmon pizza was so different than anything I've ever tasted, it's on a scallion pancake and they add spicy mayo. you have to try it! It's BYO so we brought a bottle of red wine to compliment the sushi. Ohh and the rolls are fairly price dat anywhere from $9-$13 each. Will be going back very soon!

    (5)

  • Sarah F.

    I've been wanting to try Crazy Sushi for awhile, because why wouldn't I want my sushi glowing neon?! Anyway, when I saw a groupon deal, I snagged it in an instant. I expected the place to be tiny and crazy looking. It was actually a little classier than anticipated. Not CLASSY, just more classy than in my head. So much so, that I ran up the street to grab wine. Why I didn't automatically bring wine is beyond me. We ordered a few different rolls and the tuna pizza. The tuna pizza was the clear winner of the meal. Actually, now I want it, as I write this. Everything else was just okay. Typical inexpensive sushi. What about the crazy, you ask? The food was presented interestingly and beautifully. And yes, it was glowing. However, our table was pretty small and I kept dropping the crazy on the floor. Luckily not the sushi itself, just the crazy part. Towards the end of the meal, I was frustrated and saying, "Crazy, just get off my plate. I'm trying to eat." I went for the crazy, but I'm returning for the tuna pizza.

    (3)

  • Scott S.

    Stopped in for dinner using a Groupon. Wasn't that impressed. Sushi was soaked in "sauce"...idk exactly what it was, but it looked like italian dressing and really just turned me off. Spicy Tuna roll was mediocre. Atmosphere wasn't my favorite...music in the background made it feel like I was in a massage parlor, not a restaurant. With so many sushi locations around, I won't be back.

    (2)

  • Gwendolyn P.

    This place is great especially for groups. The sushi is well-priced, well-portioned and tasty. The main draw here is the elaborate presentation of the sushi. It really is "crazy" and charming. Everything that comes from the sushi bar is a work of art and each platter is different. It offers a sense of whimsy. Definitely pics of food that are instagram worthy and it's rare to hear me say that. I also love the lighting which morphs from blue to green to purple. I am still not even sure what color the ceiling is really painted. My hesitation to give this five stars is that it is not Japanese run therefore lacks a certain authenticity and the staff could be a bit more polished. Also the tables are very close together to the point that if you go as a couple you will kind of feel like you are dining with the couple directly next to you. It's a very small narrow restaurant so for sure make a reservation and even then you may have to wait. The staff is big on flipping the tables so don't plan on settling into a long and meaningful discussion there. You can head to Continental down the street after for that.

    (4)

  • Alex B.

    Oh my god. It's just perfect. On top of the wackadoodle light up aquarium prop presentation that's worth coming for on its own, it's just damn good sushi. I've tried a lot of other sushi places in the area but was converted to Crazy by someone's many instagram photos of their Crazy meals and now I see why. Everything is delicious and really well priced considering how very yummy it is + BYOB {praise hands emoji}. I am never not in the mood for Crazy Sushi.

    (5)

  • Pauline S.

    I had a groupon of $20 for $40 worth of sushi so I came here and ended up ordering $80 worth of food. There weren't many people here so it was a bit quiet despite the low music. The staff was attentive, always refilling my tea, and the sushi came out individually, each accompanied with lovely sauce artwork or cool lights. I got: Vegetable tempura Sakura roll (spicy salmon with shrimp and avocado outside with house special sauce) Banzai tree roll (tuna, salmon, white fish, avocado and caviar, wrapped with cucumber on the outside. with house special sauce) Odessa Roll (tuna, eel, masago, crunchy and spicy mayo rolled in salmon) & Ocean King Roll (lobster, cucumber, crunchy, wasabi, mayo and masago) Special of the day - First Kiss roll (shrimp tempura, avocado, tuna, spicy salmon?) Fried green tea ice cream Green tea ice cream They were all great, although over time I realized I don't prefer colder sushi, so the Banzai tree roll was the least favorite of them all. The green ice cream was good, but was not enough. I would have preferred 2 scoops instead of one. The fried part was not like typical tempura ice cream, it was literally like fried bread. Here as well, the proportion of ice cream to bread should have been higher.

    (4)

  • Phiny S.

    We really enjoyed this place. We went because we had a groupon for the place and we are so glad we did. We got the 2 person meal and it was amazing. Their presentation is a bit "crazy", but in a cute way. The servers were very polite, the food was really good, and it's BYO. Overall great experience!

    (4)

  • Sam H.

    The sushi here is 7/10, but it's not very expensive and there are a lot of options. Also the presentation is very cool.

    (4)

  • J K.

    Went here for a birthday dinner. Ordered the sashmi platter and three of their fancy rolls. sashmi was excellent. I will say to avoid their special rolls with the "house special sauce." Tastes like a sweet relish. Otherwise the atmosphere is great and trendy. Staff is friendly.

    (4)

  • Jeremy Y.

    I've only been here twice but it's quickly becoming my favorite sushi in the city. Fish is very fresh, rice is above average, presentation is top notch, and the speed of service is very quick. They have great lunch specials too. Keep a lookout, they do groupons every now and then.

    (4)

  • Mungyi C.

    The worst sushi I have ever had. Huge pieces and weird rolls. Tried Bloomingdales role and the other roll that they recommend. Can't be any worse. There's potatoes or something with the roll. Weirdest event had. Strongly not recommend. Don't know how they got such a high review.

    (1)

  • A X.

    Great quality of sushi!!, not fancy but the food is amazing, a must if you are close to Rittenhouse area

    (5)

  • Shannon P.

    Our party of 8 (with reservation) was seated as soon as we arrived and waited on immediately even though all of us haven't arrived. Drinks were opened (it's BYOB), glasses set out and waters all ready to go. So already I was feeling good about Crazy Sushi. I ordered the some kind of crazy tree roll which was salmon, white fish, and tuna wrapped in cucumber. In my opinion, this would have been easier to eat if the roll was more vertical vs horizontal. Since it was sliced so thin, it was hard to use my chopsticks to grasp the sushi. Taste was a bit salad-y but it was very fresh, and the presentation was beautiful. My other roll was an Alaskan salmon roll which was on point. Boo ordered the France roll which features shrimp tempura - highly recommended for those who despise raw fish...and those who don't. I was obsessed with it. The craziest part about Crazy Sushi? How crazy the plates look coming out. There were bird drawings, shrubbery, jellyfish lights, cucumber islands, and tiki umbrellas accompanying our food making for obnoxious oooooing, ahhhing, and photo taking. Bonus - if you check in on yelp you get a free edamame!

    (4)

  • Caren J.

    The food was good but it is very tight and narrow in there during lunch. Obviously the lunch service is very busy, but it is also a lot slower. I would try Mandarin palace during lunch instead.

    (3)

  • Kim S.

    Bad customer service- nothing noted on their website that their lunch special is no longer offered on the weekends yet refused to honor it, even when ordered it in the past. We called but they didn't care to resolve the problem. If I'm going to dish out a lot of money on sushi I rather do it at Doma or Zama, not some run-of-the-mill typical sushi joint. I like their sushi but for their astronomical prices and bad loyalty to their customers I will not return and don't recommend anyone doing the same.

    (2)

  • Ung U.

    The restaurant looks nice. We order two sushi rolls and one tuna tartare. tuna tartare was ok but the other rolls were really...bad .the taste are just not right! They gave a discount coupon for us but not sure we want to go back again

    (2)

  • Jordan D.

    I decided to come to Crazy Sushi for my birthday with my friends. I came because of the positive reviews, I love sushi, the awesome Yelp deal, and the BYOB of course! The inside is very trendy and as a college student it's nice to get out of the regular pizza places and actually feel like you are in a city. I made a reservation and they sat us immediately. It took awhile for them to approach us about what we wanted, but I assume because we were so enthralled by the menu we kept having out noses in it. I do wish they checked up on us earlier though. Once the food came out everything was delicious and it was a great amount of food for the price! I take one star away because it took them a long time to take our order and it took an extra fifteen minutes to give us the check and then our change. I would go back again, but I definitely would not go if I have time-sensitive plans afterwards.

    (4)

  • K. B.

    Fairly new place on the Rittenhouse Square area. There are tons of small sushi places all over this city, most of which are alright. Honestly, we tried this place because of one menu item, the tuna pizza. This item had become a favorite after trying it at Morimoto, and this is a very respectable version, for half the Morimoto price. Other food items included various sushi rolls, the best of which was the spider roll (soft shell crab). Mmmmmmm. Definitely a repeat visit location, next time I'll remember its a byob.

    (4)

  • Noheli T.

    Crazy Sushi is by far my new favorite sushi restaurant in the Rittenhouse area! The rave reviews from other members were spot on! I went last night and received a free edamame with my yelp check in. As our main course we ordered the Odessa Roll, The AK 47 (daily special) and the Kk Roll. All of the rolls were delicious and the presentation was excellent! The overall decor the restaurant is very modern and not as dull as it may seem from the outside. The service was just ok but I'm looking past any flaws in that because the sushi was just too good! I will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Cici H.

    well，i was so upset when I came here with my friend! My friend had a grupon , that was why I would be there! We ordered sashimi for two, but two of those fish is not fresh and service was rude. I will not come back never ever! For sushi, I like mandarin palace better, their chef is so creative and artist!

    (1)

  • lem t.

    We had dinner here about 10 days ago when I visited my sister in philly. I was very impressed with the food, presentation, decor and service. We had A LOT of food; tempura udon, dragon roll, tempura shrimp roll, salmon sashimi, this sashimi trio, popcorn shrimp, etc. Everything was so fresh and tasty. My favorite was the popcorn shrimp. Soooooo delicious!! If only there's a restaurant like this in New York. Great value for the money!

    (5)

  • Olesya P.

    Great place to go! Food was very tasty, service was good, and the inside of the place is very pleasant. It does not look great from the outside, but inside just great. Service is very quick. I had to wait about 10 minutes or even less. Place is good for couples and for groups. The place is not cheap but not expensive either. I went with my boyfriend to have lunch on Sunday, we were full, satisfied, and it cost us like 32 $ without drinks and desserts. If you are in Central City, you should go there!

    (5)

  • Laura N.

    I was referred to Crazy Sushi by a coworker of mine for their lunch specials. 2 rolls with miso soup or salad for $8 or 3 rolls with again soup or salad for $12. My first visit to Crazy Sushi was actually during the dinner hours and I was quite impressed. The place is relatively small but intimate, modern and very nice. The sushi is fresh, filling and delicious and to top it off the prices are more than affordable for quality sushi. On two of the four times I have been there in the past month, they have provided us a coupon for a certain dollar amount off our next visit in with our check.

    (5)

  • Jason K.

    I went here for lunch the other day with a buddy of mine off my recomondation via yelp of course....lol. Anyways, it looked like it was gonna be a good find. We pull up and it just so happens theres a parking lot about a 100 feet from the place. So that was convenient. We got there right at 11:30am the time they were supposed to open...There was no sign of life inside and there was 2 Asian dudes sitting at the front door waiting to get in as well. So, I took a wild guess and asked them if they worked there, and they said YES....Lucky guess I suppose....I asked where the people were with the key and they said 5 mins away in a cab....Um okay, so 15 mins later a carload of chefs and waiters arrive and we go in....I was a little pissed, but figured no biggie, lets give this spot a try bc I saw all the great reviews and pictures on yelp. Well I'm glad I DID!!!! We get inside and the place was very clean and pretty cool looking....Our waiter was very attentive especially I think bc he was 1 of the dudes outside waiting with us, lol...However, they have a GREAT menu with a lot of options...I had some eel sushi which was very good and my buddy had some assortment platter thing...Now, the best thing though was the "One night stand roll" I ordered!!!!! IT WAS FREAKING SLAMMING!!!!!!!!!! It had salmon and tuna wrapped around spicy, crunchy crab!!!!! NO RICE!!!!!! Banging!!!!! All the food was well worth all the BS I went through up till this point. Also, the presentation of the food when it comes out is awesome too, make sure you have ur camera!!!! I'd definitely go back, but I'd just give them a little more time to get to work next time. When we left it was around 12:30pm and the place was slammed too, so that's a good sign....

    (4)

  • BJ W.

    I've been here a few times. The service is great and the inside is very nice. Never a problem getting seated. I've never seen this place busy and I doubt they'll be open for much longer. The sushi is just too inconsistent. The rolls are usually mediocre, but sometimes good and sometimes bad. However, there lunch special is worth coming for when its good. If you want mediocre sushi on a budget, then this is your place. They are all over groupon and you get a 20% off coupon with your order.

    (3)

  • Charles K.

    Let me start with the bad. The name and the sign need to go. Lucky for them they can kill two birds with one stone there. Ok, that's it for the bad. The food is very good, staff is great, decor is lovely (except for that sign, which is done in a font I haven't seen since I bought a custom iron on lettered t-shirt in 1976). While the food is wonderful, it is further enhanced by gorgeous presentation. The chefs seem to randomly create outstanding platescapes (I'd better trademark that before Sandra Lee starts using it). They smoke, they light up, they look like vacation pictures sometimes, you just never know. It really adds to the whole experience. This place is a gem in the area, and I think if they ever change that sign, it will be tough getting a table.

    (4)

  • Jess D.

    Very quick service! My boyfriend and I sat down at 6:45 on a Saturday night and were out by 7:15. The staff was very friendly and attentive and the sushi was good. The only down side is that the tables are VERY close together and you can hear everything the table next to you is saying.

    (4)

  • shuo z.

    severe allergic reaction suffered here!!! DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES. i triple checked with the waitress about gluten allergies. she still said the spicy tuna was safe. i took one bite, and it was riddled with tempura flakes. now i'm suffering from an intense allergy attack. it's straight up negligence.

    (1)

  • Patrick H.

    A really nice place to grab some great sushi. We went on a Friday night, and the service was friendly and quick. The chicken katsu was delicious, and the sushi was good too. Definitely try the mochi ice cream if you are in the mood for dessert!

    (5)

  • Steve S.

    Sushi is amazing. The hot food is average. Overall definitely a top-5 spot in center city. Very cool atmosphere inside. Good for groups or a date

    (4)

  • s b.

    Horrible sauce poured over everything! Straight-from-the-botte ITALIAN DRESSING was generously poured all over my spicy salmon roll. So awful! Plus the Uni was not fresh. Plus I got it delivered (fairly quickly) so there was no way to send it back. Please for your own good go somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Leslie O.

    Just went here for lunch and waited 45 minutes before leaving without ever getting my sushi. Very disappointing. Aint nobody got time for that.

    (1)

  • Faezeh F.

    This place was okay. Nothing special..the food was average, the service alright and the decor was pretty good...

    (3)

  • Jill A.

    Friends and I went to Crazy Sushi this past weekend and our meal was wonderful. I had the Spicy Dancing Kani Roll and the Sakura Roll. Both were amazing and beautifully plated. The reason I am writing a review however is because of the experience i had today after looking at the dinner charge on my debit card. It showed almost $30 more than my meal and tip were actually for. I went to the restaurant today but they were not even able to locate my receipt in the system. I left my name and number with them and they told me to come back tomorrow after they had more time to look. They just called me back (same day) and figured out the issue. Not only are they refunding me my money, but they also offered me a free lunch on them tomorrow. In my mind, the sign of a great restaurant is one that makes an effort to get you back even after they made a mistake. I will definitely be coming back, thank you, Crazy Sushi!

    (5)

  • Jessica S.

    Friday night VERY LOUD n sushi takes longer than normal but was excellent. This is a BYOB joint

    (3)

  • Christine L.

    I lived around the corner for about a year and waited for Crazy Sushi to put up an actual storefront sign instead of a random poster for at least a couple months (at least it seemed like). I finally walked in, a year later, expecting it to be not so great. I was wrong. This place is like if you wanted to go to Vic's but wanted it to be more of a date / lounge-y kind of place. Seats are nice; ambiance is good. It's a very energetic place and the tables are fairly close together; don't come expecting a heart-to-heart. The sushi was great, lots of selections and lots of imaginative rolls. Presentation is great and really elevates the meal. Philadelphia hasn't been a place where I've been able to get great sushi, but these rolls are pretty good and the plates look extra special. I was waiting for a friend in the front, and all the waitstaff came to check on me at some point, asking if I was alright. I found that was pretty attentive and thoughtful. Crazy Sushi is, contrary to the name, fairly low-key: all in all, a pretty good spot to for a casual night out.

    (4)

  • Rosie S.

    I'm rarely in the mood for sushi, but when I am I go here. The sweet potato rolls are surprisingly amazing and that's the only thing I ever get.

    (4)

  • Nola C.

    Sometimes fresh, sometimes not. The first time I went here it was really delicious and I even took sashimi out. The second time I went more recently, with a friend (after I had told her how good it was) as soon as we walked in a smell hit you. It was fishy and musky. I was embarrassed as I do not remember a smell the previous time I had gone. We ordered sashimi that was less than fresh, the roles were good but had panko flakes (which I personally don't care for) but I couldn't get over the smell. It'll be a while before I try there again.

    (3)

  • Alina L.

    When we got there around 6pm on Monday, there was almost no one in the restaurant. The food was so fast, and great services! We got "one night stand " and "cancer" rolls. Both were delicious and came with cool decorations on the plate (wish we could take it home ;(

    (5)

  • Adrian S.

    My favorite sushi to order in in Philly. Delicious and arrives quickly if you order in. Menu is super easy to navigate and everything is always fresh and hot, or cold when it comes. I'm a fan of sashimi and am never disappointed. The only reason it's not a five star review is because I've never eaten at the restaurant and delivery is never as good as eating in.

    (4)

  • Dustin C.

    My g/f and I went here when experiencing a craving. Nonetheless we were more than satisfied! We ordered a philly roll, tokyo roll, spicy tuna roll, and split a dish of chicken pad thai. Everything was fresh and the staff was accommodating. I think my bill was maybe $35.00. Great place.

    (4)

  • Gautam T.

    Crazy Sushi is Crazy good and Crazy delicious. If you haven't picked up on this theme of this review the word Crazy will be used quite a bit. My girlfriend thought so highly of this place she proclaimed it one of the best sushi places in the city... She is normally crazy but she may be onto something with her assessment. The amount of Special rolls on their menu is ridiculous and the apps selection is also pretty big. I remember getting the rock shrimp app, a weird salad sashimi which was surprisingly refreshing and tasty. As for the sushi Awesome we had 3-4 different special rolls which were all very good (Fresh Fish, Fresh rice, unique ingredients and great presentation) all perquisites for good sushi were met. The Craziest thing about this place.. BYOB... Hell yeah when a restaurant is delicious and its BYOB its like having your cake and eating it too.

    (5)

  • Lindsay H.

    Crazy sushi sure is crazy! The way your food comes out is a never ending guessing game. Will it be in the shape and decorated like a dragon? may be What about glowing and looking like a volcano? Entirely possible. It certainly keeps the ding experience interesting AND visually appealing. Visually appealing aside, the sushi is delicious and the service is good! I've been twice. Once, we were the only ones in the place and the second time, it was packed. Both times were equally delicious/fresh and the service was good. The menu seems endless so I doubt I'll ever get a chance to try any more than 20% of the menu but so far, I love the salmon pizza and odessa roll. Oh and BYOB, can't top that!

    (4)

  • Dave B.

    My girlfriend, brother, and I came here looking to try a new sushi place in the city. We have tried Fat Salmon and Doma, both of which we absolutely loved. One of our close friends said that Crazy Sushi was her own personal favorite in the city so we definitely had to give it a shot. The Verdict is: We absolutely loved it and it matches up against any sushi place in Philadelphia. While all the rolls were excellent, the Bagel Roll was the one that really rocked my world. The service is great and the atmosphere is trendy, albeit a little loud. It's also BYO so bring some good wine or beer along.

    (5)

  • Sarah S.

    They fit us in with no reservation which was awesome and very lucky considering they were very busy. ITS A BYO- don't forget your booze and make the rookie mistake like we did. Our server was amazing and had a great sense of humor. After we ordered half the menu to accommodate our group of four the boys ran off to pick up our Sapporo. Recommend by our waiter we started with the salmon pizza which was amazing, I highly recommend. Followed by the one night stand(also recommend) and fire roll. One night stand had a different taste and texture then I've ever eaten which made me enjoy it even more the fire roll was good but average in my opinion. Round 3 was the Royal Cruise 3 that came with miso soup. Miso soup was average but didn't disappoint. The Royal cruise was enough for 5 people with a healthy assortment of sushi for the whole group. Overall this Resturant had excellent service, fresh sushi, and overall great atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Lindsay D.

    Definitely my favorite sushi spot in the city (although, I admittedly haven't tried ALL of them). Although, again admittedly, I stopped trying to find a better one once I discovered Crazy Sushi. Two reasons I just keep coming back: the sushi is fresh and delicious and the staff is very welcoming and friendly. Our favorite specialty rolls are the Magic Salmon, the Peacock, and the Pink Panther, but the menu is so large that we still have many more to try. The regular rolls, sushi, and sashimi are generously sized and fresh as well. While we usually end up going for dinner, the lunch special is a great deal, with lots of food for the money. The sushi is outstanding, and honestly, finding a staff that recognizes you and treats you well is very valuable to me. The quality of the food and the quality of the atmosphere keeps us coming back (generally about once a week or so). This place is a real gem!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth S.

    Love this place. Price is perfect, waitstaff is super attentive/friendly, the sushi is inventive and fresh, it's BYOB, I've never waited more than around 5 minutes for food, and the presentation is always a conversation piece. What more could you want? I'll take Crazy Sushi over Zama any day.

    (5)

  • Libby P.

    Crazy Sushi is a great spot for an affordable yet tasty lunch in the Rittenhouse area. I've come to realize that my two favorite lunch spots have such limited seating that it's nearly impossible for me to ever grab a seat there, so when I feel like catching up with friends or coworkers over a bite, this is where we go. The sushi is not the best I've ever had (you get what you pay for, after all), but it's certainly not the worst, either. The rolls are really a good size for the lunch special price, and I always leave full. However, service is really hit or miss. The last time I was here, it took 15 minutes for my soup to come out--and it was brought to the wrong table. However, I've had experiences here where my entire meal, from being seated to walking out the door, has taken just a half hour, and it's not like I was there when the doors opened... The employees frequently appear to be frazzled; for their sake, I wish the owners would just hire a host to seat people and handle take-out orders. I enjoy having lunch here, but will continue exploring other sushi restaurants for dinner.

    (3)

  • David C.

    Nice atmosphere. Very good sushi rolls at reasonable prices. Service was very attentive without being annoying. Definitely a place I'd recommend. I'll be back!

    (5)

  • Debbie A.

    I came here with a groupon and my fiance split the large boat of sushi. It had a dragon roll, spicy tuna roll, and 20 pieces of fresh sushi (nigiri). The sushi was incredibly fresh and tasty. They offer unique rolls on the menu and everything from the decor to the food to the service was great. Definitely one of the best sushi restaurants in Rittenhouse!

    (5)

  • Cynthia X.

    What is the pink sauce?! Feeling lazy, I went and ordered take out. The ordering process was smooth, and they quickly brought out my food. There were also a few other people ordering take out. I ordered the Ichiban roll - salmon, masago and unagi wrapped in crunchy. I didn't really know what "crunchy" was, but I decided to take my chances anyways. As I expected, they were tempura flakes, but different to those I'm used to, these were really small / smushed flakes and seemed like it was quite old. The salmon, eel and masago themselves were fresh from what I can taste. The salmon was fatty, but still had the silver lining on it (which I kind of dislike, but since it was hidden in the roll, I wasn't too bothered). Now, what really almost made me want to gag is... the pink sauce. What is the pink sauce?! It was a bright-ish pink color and had the consistency of mayonnaise. So, think pink colored liquid soap. That's what it looked like. The adventurous side of me decided to taste it - pretty much a sweet mayonnaise sauce. But, I just couldn't get over the color and the artificial-ness of it all, and pushed the sauce, along with most of the "crunchy" to the side. While I like traditional sushi, I also love American sushi creations drenches in house special sauces, but crazy sushi's pink sauce was a bit more than I could handle. My search for sushi creations continues.

    (2)

  • Mary G.

    Very yummy and super fresh sushi. Super quiet and comfy. Absolutely loved the food. So delicious. The staff was so friendly and sweet

    (4)

  • Ilana R.

    Delicious, friendly and knowledgeable fun young staff, very creative rolls and great prices. Go back at least a few times a month since first discovering this place when summer ended. It has even taken me away from other locations that I have frequented in the area with delicious rolls and fresh fish too

    (5)

  • Tracy W.

    I decided to try something new and ended up wishing I had just gone to Fat Salmon. The spicy tuna roll and the white tuna tempura roll were good. It pretty much ended there. The seaweed roll had more "crunchy" then seaweed salad, which made it dry and flavorless. The tornado roll, which says sesame dressing in the description, was actually covered in mayonnaise. The presentation on the devil roll was lovely and it would have been really good, had it not been for the thick, sweet, pink sauce that it was floating on. Blech. And the final straw, the tuna pizza. The tuna was so poorly cut; it retained all of it's white sinew making it impossible to separate the pieces. This was a deal breaker for me.

    (2)

  • Anita S.

    We went here because of a Groupon we had purchased, and I'm glad we did because it's a bit pricier than what we're used to spending on sushi. The presentation was stunning, with some sort of lights and glasses and all kinds of decor, I felt like I was eating my sushi out of an art piece of some sort. The rolls themselves were all just okay, I wasn't blown away by the flavor of any of them. Seaweed salad was fine, nothing to write home about.

    (3)

  • Michelle R.

    Would have given four stars based on quality alone, as the sushi was quite good. I ordered the three roll lunch special for $12. The waiter with the glasses who took my order and refilled my water was very nice and attentive. However, the waiter who brought out my food was rather rude. There was not any soy sauce offered to me, and I felt rushed the entire time. The second I finished my food (barely put down my chopsticks) he rushed over, grabbed my plate, and also grabbed my napkin, which pissed me off since I did not even have a chance to wipe my face. I found that rather rude... at least ask if I am finished first! Of course, the check was brought out as soon as my plate was whisked away. So I left a nice note on the back of my receipt commending the waiter with glasses on his service, and expressing my displeasure with the other waiter. If you can fix this problem, I would be happy to give you four stars. Thanks

    (3)

  • Nicole F.

    My friend and I were looking for a sushi treat on a Sunday afternoon. My first pick was Doma, but they weren't going to be open for another 4 hours or so. Then I found "Crazy Sushi" on Yelp. We joked about the name at first because I likened it to something like "Sushi O-Rama." But an average 4-star rating after 171 reviews on Yelp is nothing to sneeze at. And now after eating there, I can say that one would be crazy not to give Crazy Sushi a try. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the lift for people who can't walk up the few stairs. While I didn't need it, I thought that was a plus for people with disabilities. We appeared to be the first guests to arrive after opening. Soon after, the place began filling up with people dining in and those wanting take out. That was a good sign. We were addressed right away and we placed our orders, which included the spider roll, France roll and sweet potato roll. I started with the France roll. That roll was so delicious that all conversation stopped. It was totally about the food and chewing the food and enjoying the flavors. A party in my mouth to say the least. The sweet potato roll was another amazing treat. Not as hearty or as large as the France, but it definitely held its own in the flavor department. The spider roll was also delicious, but when compared to Doma's spider roll, Doma gets the nod because it's heartier, larger and more flavorful. Service was par. But in addition to our server, a woman who manned the front desk stopped by periodically to check on us and even share a couple of laughs. The decor is very nice, especially considering the restaurant that was there before. Crazy Sushi is a BYOB, so go and take a nice bottle of wine along with you. Cheers.

    (4)

  • Shauna G.

    Ooh la la! The most beautiful sushi in the world! When it is being delivered to your table, it's almost as exciting as when you get a complimentary cake for your birthday. If they put a candle in it, I'd probably spontaneously combust out of anticipation. Nice atmosphere. Easy to get in to. BYO. Decent prices. I'd definitely come back. It's a shame it doesn't get busier though.

    (4)

  • Ashley S.

    Had a really great dinner here! First of all, from the unimpressive front of the building, I didn't expect this place to be classy at all. The inside was surprisingly nice--it had stone walls with nice lighting and comfortable booths and chairs. They are getting 5 stars for the food, service, and ambiance. Our waitress was very friendly, cleared plates quickly, and didn't give us any attitude when we gave her our Groupon (I hate when servers do that!). The food was excellent! Everything tasted very fresh, and the salmon and avocado, eel, and spicy tuna were all great. We also ordered the New York roll which had salmon, lobster, and avocado in it. So good! The $40 for the groupon went a long way, and on top of the free edamame we got for checking in on Yelp, I basically had to waddle home. My boyfriend and I really liked this place and will definitely be back! FYI: It's BYO, and there's a Wine and Spirits shop only a block away, so if you forget to come prepared, no big deal.

    (5)

  • Jesy C.

    If I could give 0 stars I would. I had one of the worst meals of my life from Crazy Sushi. We got delivery to my office which is a few blocks away. I got a teriyaki salmon bento box which came with a California roll, salmon, veggie tempura, a salad and soup. It sounded delicious but it was inedible. The salmon was covered in a thick brown tasteless goo. I LITERALLY peeled the sauce off of the salmon. It was served on a bed of wilted, brown mung beans. The salad was hot and they didn't give me any salad dressing. The veggie tempura was not cooked. I mean at all. The batter was sticky and weird and the veggies inside (potatoes...for real) were completely raw. My coworker for the teriyaki chicken, fried rice (a $2 upcharge for egg in your rice) and a salad. She couldn't even eat it. Save your money and go somewhere else...anywhere else.

    (1)

  • Paul C.

    Presentation was nice...taste was mediocre...servers had no clue which roll was what...makes you wonder....

    (3)

  • Ron-Shanita M.

    I just fell in LOVE with this place! I took my mom here for her bday to celebrate our love of sushi through a Groupon I bought. From the moment we walked in we were impressed. They offered to charge my mom's cell while we dined and after noticing her struggle with trying to use the chopsticks (she pretty much hopeless lol) the waitress made a beginners pair so that she could enjoy her without having to resort to using a fork and ruining the experience. Now my mom and I often try a new sushi restaurant every month to find our new favorites and never once has any waitress offered to help my mom with her chopsticks (trust me this is a big deal, she was very grateful). Then when the food was brought out the presentation was breath taking! Even the simplest of sushi rolls was arranged as if we ha spent a fortune on it. Absolutely beautiful and absolutely delicious! We ate past the point of satisfaction bc everything was so good we didn't want to stop! All together we ordered numbers 5,12,19, and 26 from House Specialty Roll menu. If u r a sushi fanatic like I am, this place is a must try!

    (5)

  • Therese M.

    Came here for dinner last night. Crazy Sushi had been on my radar since it opened. When I saw there was a Groupon, I knew it'd be the perfect opportunity to check out the city's newest byob sushi spot. $40 worth of food goes a long way here. My sister and I ordered miso soups, the mixed tempura appetizer, 3 of the standard maki rolls, and 1 specialty roll. I wanted something with shrimp tempura in it and ultimately decided on the Aries roll (spicy salmon, shrimp tempura, and avocado). The salmon could've used more spice to it, but the roll was tasty and held together well even though it didn't come w/rice. I wasn't used to having sushi without the rice, but liked that it left more room for everything else. Our servers were super friendly and were on point checking on us and clearing empty plates/beer bottles. I'd come back to try more of their specialty rolls. They also offer kitchen entrees for non-sushi eaters.

    (4)

  • Christine B.

    I really want to like Crazy Sushi, especially because so many people are giving them good reviews, but I went back last weekend to use a groupon and I still wasn't impressed. We ordered a couple specialty rolls and a basic roll. It just seemed like the rolls were all filler and very little fish. My friend commented on this as well. It's a cool place and the presentation is really nice, but I'd rather have a basic presentation and better sushi.

    (2)

  • Matt P.

    BYOB sushi is almost always great. I couldn't tell you how good the food was because I was drunk by the time it came. -Matt

    (4)

  • Kelly M.

    Dear Crazy Sushi, I love you. I've never loved a sushi place before but my dear you are it. From your diverse selection to your spectacular plating, you are wonderful. Accommodating to large parties but still great for a quick lunch with a friend. No one will ever compare to Crazy Sushi. No hold on, let me instagram my dinner because it looks almost too good to eat.

    (5)

  • Luba P.

    The food was OK, but I think it might have been an off day for them. We were there for about an hour and my friend never got her food! Instead of being nice or sorry about it and adjusting the bill....they just put it in a to go box. OK? what's the point of going out to eat then? So my other friend and I finished our food and left extremely confused and turned off. Also, after clarifying my order a few times...it was still wrong. I got the salmon bento box (and the sushi and rice I didn't want was still there, but whatever). It was soaked in teriyaki sauce as most places do it. Overall this place is really cute and nice, the food is average but the service leaves A LOT to be desired. There were a few tables next to us that had to call over the waiter after 15 min of sitting there with no one approaching them. There are ways to treat customers when the place is busy...and this was not it.

    (2)

  • Nicole H.

    Stopped into the new sushi place while waiting to meet a friend for drinks. I sat at the bar and ordered only a spicy tuna roll - at $7 it isn't cheap but isn't crazy expensive either (see how I did that?). I checked in and saw I got free edamame - yay! - which was delicious. I love when it's warm and fresh, which it totally was. And free, which of course I love. The spicy tuna roll was very good. While I don't love as much crunch as they added, the fish was fresh and portion size was huge. Plus the chefs made me a DELICIOUS tuna platter while I was waiting, on the house. It was completely unnecessary but so kind. And did I say delicious!? I'll definitely be back and bring some vino with me. Only complaint is that the prices are a bit high, but I plan to try their very affordable lunch option and will write back then. Solid 4.5 stars for now, which is very high for a sushi afficionado like myself.

    (4)

  • Cristina L.

    Don't be fooled by the name and neon sign. Inside, this place is an entirely different world. Sure there are more neon lights, but they are subtle, and actually add to a sort of "hip" ambiance. Besides, you probably won't go here for that five-star restaurant experience, but rather for some legitimately great sushi at decent prices... and because you can bring your own booze. A Groupon deal brought my boyriend and I here. We think we'll be back next time we're looking for a BYO sushi place, and definitely if we can score another Groupon. Truly, this place is not quite four stars, but not three stars either. The service was meh. The server was not very attentive, and they aren't very organized with their reservations. I decided to bump up this review to the four stars because we went nuts over the food, and because the woman who I assume to be the owner was very, very nice.

    (4)

  • Jennifer M.

    I've been here for a few times, and I'm in love with this place. The menu is quite impressive, and it will seriously take more than a few minutes to read through the choices. (The huge star in the middle of the menu can be quite distracting!). If you need a good sushi lunch place, then get the lunch special. They have an awesome deal at 3 rolls for $12, which includes either soup or salad. Guess how many choices of rolls you get to choose from? 43!!! Lots of choices to choose from, and I really digged the Pepper Tuna roll and the Alaskan roll. I had the crabmeat apple roll, but didn't care much for it. More reasons to love this place: Service is fast and friendly, and they have LOW-sodium soy sauce. My challenge is to try different rolls/dishes each time I go there, except the California roll. :)

    (4)

  • Antonella P.

    I went to Crazy Sushi for lunch with a friend and I ordered the spicy salmon hand roll and the salmon sushi special (yes, I'm a salmon fanatic when it comes to shushi). The presentation of the food was amazing, so much that I had to take a picture. The sushi was not the best I've ever had, but it was good enough to come back.

    (4)

  • Tiffany L.

    I was kinda skeptical about coming into this place, bc the outside makes the restaurant look closed/empty...but don't be fooled! The interior is nice and it's a sit down restaurant (I was expecting a take out place based off of the exterior). I got sushi (spicy tuna and white tuna) and the mixed tempura udon - both were pretty good! I don't like the silly weird fake tree decorations they put on the sushi platters, I feel like that's super unsanitary and just odd. Some other people literally had fake mini bonsai trees on their sushi plates, which really cheapened the look (at least to me). Good sushi should speak for itself - no need to add weird plastic trees next to it. Anyway, the tempura udon was good, tasted great and the udon was not over cooked.

    (3)

  • Dori T.

    Was exploring center city, heard a slight grumble in my tummy, decided it was time to nosh! Decided to go to the nearest restaurant, lucky me my stomach pointed me to Crazy Sushi! It was dead empty at 6pm, got a little nervous put in my order then a steady steam of customers started pouring in. Phew! Was getting worried I might have walked into a dud... A dud this place is not!!! Very attentive service, really sweet staff. Ordered the spider roll (my fav), cancer roll and 2 pieces of mouthwatering delectable uni sushi (oh my gosh still drooling just thinking about this!). Gorgeous presentation, totally caught me off guard just beautiful. Uni was so fresh and delicious just perfect, was tempted to order some more.... Highly recommended! Wish I had a sushi place like this where I live.

    (5)

  • Jericho T.

    Their presentation is amazing, however the taste is...eh. What I ate: Royal Cruise for 2 I came here with my best friend for a stress reliever and I had a groupon for 1/2 off. We ordered the Royal Cruise for 2 and it came with a dragon roll, spicy tuna roll, 10 pieces of sashimi, 10 pieces of nigiri (Yellowtail, Tuna, Salmon, Red Snapper). The presentation was AMAZING. Every dish has some kind of eye appeal as it can come with light up cubes, bonzai plants or flowers. It's a good place if you want to make all your instagram friends jealous. Other than their presentation, I guess the taste of their sushi is OK. I'm really picky with my sushi so I wasn't really impressed when tasting it. The flaw with their amazing presentations is that your food can take a while to get to your table. The place is BYOB so feel free to bring all the alcohol you want! The staff is nice too, even if some of them have thick accents, haha.

    (3)

  • Ceasar B.

    Very bland sushi and therefore way overpriced. Presentation was awful-- though creative it clearly lacked skill. Decor has a trendy style, but is executed poorly and feels cheap. I was embarrassed to walk in. Service was unintentionally poor, as our waitress made conversation to us in broken English and (due to the poor table layout) other waiters interrupted our conversation to ask to refill water.

    (2)

  • Lia B.

    Hey y'all lets get crazy! I was here yesterday as a first timer because i had a sushi addicted friend from hoboken visiting me. it's always hard to bring an out of town visitor into a space you've never yourself been - we walked into a super clean, trendy looking, mod space and I immediately got nervous - the place was like empty! But it was a Sunday on a holiday weekend so it makes sense considering center city as a whole was pretty quiet. my nerves were calmed as soon as the food came out - and i was quickly impressed with my first bite! first off - the yelp check in gets you free edamamme. hello! what a great deal. the edamamme was fresh and salty and cooked perfectly. great way to start off a great lunch. the staff was very fast and very helpful always refilling our drinks and bringing the food out fast. the presentation was GREAT. my rolls came out with a lil umbrella and my friends rolls came out on a platter with a very cute decorative sauce. we were both HIGHLY IMPRESSED. the veg roll choices were overwhelming. obviously, as a vegan, i didnt have any of the fish rolls - but my friend said they tasted fresh and she enjoyed it a lot. overall i would say this is a five star place. we didnt order any of the specials or utilize any of the combos available but i would say the menu offers a full range from very affordable to very opulent.

    (5)

  • Alexandra M.

    Good food, though I felt like the portions were smaller than I was expecting for the price. I'm surprised that other Yelper's rated this two dollar signs. I also wish they'd had gluten free soy sauce. Other than that, there is really nothing to complain about and I still was able to enjoy my meal.

    (3)

  • Beth R.

    Philly has lots of sushi options, but this one wins points for being BYOB, offering a very large menu, and delivering creative presentation. Aside from a long list of special rolls, they even have some pizazz on the regular roll menu, in form of red snapper and other deviations from the usual tuna or salmon choice. Both times I ate here, I was able to make a reservation same day, which was convenient.

    (4)

  • Najah M.

    I love this place, service is fast and I find myself there every-time I'm in center city. During lunch time they have a great lunch special, they aren't the biggest rolls I have seen but they sure are delicious. From the outside it's blends in with the rest of the buildings but it so nice on the inside. My interaction with the staff has always been pleasant and I do love the little candy in the front next to the register. My order always consist of the sandwich roll and the cooked spicy scallop roll ( I have tried other but those two are my favorite). The lunch special come with either 2 rolls of 3 rolls with your choice of salad or soup. If you are looking for a nice place to eat for cheap this would be it

    (5)

  • Victoria C.

    The quality of the sushi itself is okay, but what really made Crazy Sushi stand out for me was the presentation. I had ordered three rolls and they were arranged neatly on a large platter with a fake bonzai tree! Seaweed salad was good, much better for the price than at Fuji Mountain. A nice BYO location that isn't too far from Penn's campus.

    (3)

  • Nicholas D.

    Just when I thought Mt. Fuji was my favorite center city sushi spot. Visited this place last night with a friend using a $20 for $40 groupon. Sorry I didn't buy more. We didn't have a reservation, but we were seated within minutes and the staff was polite and attentive. dining area was well lit, music was at a comfortable level, and tables, floors and bathrooms were clean and organized. Nice amount of space between tables, too. For $40 we ordered the vampire bowl (avocado salad with tuna, crunch and masago) for an appetizer, four rolls (sweet potato, pumpkin, apple and crab, and the caetus {special roll}, and two sodas. The portions were generous and the presentation was great. I didn't know this was a byob spot. All in all a great dining experience. I'll definitely come back.

    (4)

  • Lee S.

    Very good specialty rolls. Good food.

    (4)

  • A K.

    good sushi, but the other menu items leave much to be desired. the non-sushi foods are edible and offer nice presentation, but over-priced for what you get quality-wise. i love this place for the 2 or 3 roll lunch special.

    (4)

  • K G.

    The food was great and the service was great. The interior is nice. I think the only thing that could be improved is the 90s music that is playing in the background. It makes the mood of the restaurant a little tacky.

    (5)

  • Dennis T.

    Had dinner on a Saturday night at 5:30. The place was a little empty but by time we left every table was taken. The service was great and the creative sushi was the best we ever had anywhere. We had 6 different rolls and they kept getting better also liked the BYOB.Will be going back again.

    (5)

  • Elle L.

    This place is awesome! We've been here twice with groupons and it is so delicious. The environment is nice for dates or parties, and the waiters/waitresses are super attentive. We've had the spider roll (HUGE and yummy), veggie udon, chicken teriyaki, rainbow roll, and many other rolls, and everything has always been fresh and well portioned. Their sushi is usually very artfully plated, which is nice. We wish they would put up another groupon because we would buy at least 4! Yum.

    (5)

  • Emily C.

    The fish is very fresh, the rolls are well made and beautifully presented, and the service very friendly. I have been here twice over several months and the food has been amazing both times.

    (5)

  • S K.

    Fantastic Sushi. Very reasonably priced. Second only to Fat Salmon. Try the fried banana roll!

    (4)

  • Lynn M.

    Awesome selection, amazing taste and super accommodating staff! Highly recommend. Oh and it's a BYO!! Can't beat it.

    (4)

  • Jenn S.

    got a take out from here. a decent sushi place. maybe slightly above average compared to some other sushi places around this area. would go back for quick take outs/ when i'm in teh mood for some affordable sushi.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:30 am - 10
  • Mon : 11:30 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : Yes
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Trendy
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Dogs Allowed : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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