Kansai Japanese Cuisine
1822 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
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Address :
1822 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA, 19130 - Phone (215) 568-0888
- Website https://kansaisushipa.com/
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Intimate
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Brett R.
As a newcomer to Philadelphia, I need to figure out how to get my hands on one of my favorite things: sushi! After having frequented a place further up Spring Garden for work, I decided to try Kansai since it was closer to home. I've yet to find a poor quality sushi restaurant in Philadelphia! Whenever I place my order, the staff is very cordial and extremely pleasant. The food is always ready when I pick it up, and it's fairly reasonably priced for what you get. I've had the California roll, Philadelphia roll and tuna avocado roll. Flavorful with good texture. Nicely done! Also generous with ginger and wasabi - silly, but it goes a long way when you don't run out and have enough wasabi to make you cry! Definitely worth a shot to try on Spring Garden - there are plenty of sushi spots in the area. This is another worth checking out.
(4)Nate L.
My gf and I are big fans of Sunday night Asian delivery. We decided to try out Kansai last night and I was pretty underwhelmed. Delivery took about 40 minutes - not a big deal and somewhat expected for a weekend night. I'll start with the sushi veggie roll. Very ok. I've had better. 4 pieces were relatively full of veggies while the two ends had almost nothing but rice. Not the end of the world as it was our appetizer. Moving onto the main course. The salad had very good ginger dressing. I ordered the teriyaki chicken with brown rice [$13.45] and my gf ordered chicken yaki udon [$10.95]. Both were large portions but I thought the price was a little steep especially for the teriyaki chicken. I felt that the chicken in both meals was overcooked. My teriyaki chicken barely had any dressing or flavor. I actually added soyaki dressing to mine from Trader Joe's. The udon noodles were tasty and had a little more flavor. Overall I was a little disappointed. Next time I would like to try the spicy tuna rolls. I probably won't order their entrées anymore.
(3)Alex D.
Nice little place. Food was good. The kansai roll was very good same as the Godzilla. Teriyaki steak was ok. Decent tempura. Service was quick and personal. Overall a good experience.
(4)John K.
Kansai is a local sushi restaurant that is literally half a block from our apartment. So it's pretty sad that it's taken so long to check it out. Either way, it's good to know if I want some decent nigiri or rolls, they're just a few steps away. First thing's first - Kansai is a Philly-friendly BYO! So the GF and I brought over a Junmai Nigori sake to start off our night right before seeing Aziz Ansari at Wells Fargo. This was a lusciously floral libation - easy drinking to be sure. So be warned, you'll find yourself knocking them back and stumble out the door. Salad Ginger dressing This came as part of the sushi regular appetizer and offered a fresh and crisp mix of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber with that ubiquitous, yet addictive ginger dressing. Spicy Tuna Tartare [$7.95] I appreciated that the tartare wasn't obliterated beyond belief and that there were distinct pieces of tuna interspersed throughout this chili and ponzu-spiced melange. Accents of tobiko were a nice textural pop to each bite. Pretty standard, but well executed. Vegetable Tempura [$7.50] The tempura were expertly fried - eggplant, sweet potatoes, broccoli, and squash were offered - each with a crisp, crunchy exterior that lent itself to tenderness within. Sushi Regular [$17.25] The regular sushi appetizer brought forth a classic quartet of nigiri including 2 each of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and striped bass. Decent - the sushi was fresh and the quality was on par with a non-omakase sushi experience. A California roll was included as well. Sweet Potato Roll [$3.95] Spicy Salmon Roll [$5.25] Yellowtail Scallion Roll [$4.95] The yellowtail scallion wasn't exactly revelatory, but I appreciated that the spicy salmon roll offered substantial pieces of salmon, instead of a pureed blend of spice and salmon leftovers. The sweet potato roll was also one of the better iterations I've had - huge chunks housed in a crisp shell. So if you're in the Fairmount area, you've certainly got a few options including the venerated Umai Umai and Doma Sushi. But if you're looking for a relaxed BYO environment with fresh, decent quality sushi, Kansai has got you covered. Better yet - while they take credit cards, cash is king and they offer discounts for those who bite.
(4)Dan D.
This BYOB is awesome. The customer service was fantastic. The sashimi roll was delicious, but a little difficult to eat (my fingers were not cooperating). All in all a good experience and I will try it again.
(4)Christine W.
This place is a cute little sushi joint that offers great dine in service as well as take out service. I have had the chicken teriyaki lunch box (great deal for the money), yaki udon, yaki soba, and the spicy girl roll. The spicy girl roll is seriously amazing -- just get it. The udon and soba are also delicious. Also, recommend the gyoza. Come to think of it, I've yet to have anything bad here. The place is always very clean and the people always so nice!
(5)Diana K.
Kansai has become my regular, neighborhood sushi place for a few reasons: 1. It is BYOB with no cork fee. 2. They have a huge variety of exciting rolls 3. The fish is FRESH and plentiful 4. The service is quick and they offer discounts daily, especially if you pay in cash. I have dined here approximately 8-10 times. My favorite rolls are the simple ones (like salmon avocado and spicy yellowtail) because they FILL them with fish. But really any of them are delicious. The flying fish roe and salmon roe are also always delicious. Unfortunately, Kansai is now closed on Mondays because I think business has been very slow for them. They even had to raise all of their prices a bit, but I still think it is worth the money. I hope that they are able to attract some new customers, because I want to see them around for a while. It's important to have a solid, sushi place you can count on, am I right?!
(4)Kelly P.
Super decent sushi, quick service. They're my go-to takeout spot for their quick delivery too. Lunch specials two or three rolls so cheap with miso soup or ginger salad. Check them out.
(4)Malarie P.
The lunch bento box was great while on jury duty. We've also ordered delivery a few times and it's been tasty!
(4)Nicole M.
This sushi is pretty good. They don't skimp at all, lots of fish and not too much rice. Always fresh. Good prices. Free delivery! Not the fastest, but you can't really complain if it's free. I wouldn't go here for a sit down dinner, but it is perfect for sushi take out
(5)Katie C.
Kansai is a hidden gem in Fairmount! Both dining in and take out are good. The restaurant is small, quiet and pleasant. I love their spicy tuna and spicy salmon tar tar....YUM! It is a nice place for a date and it is BYOB. You pay for the quality, which in my opinion is well worth it. Kansai will always be my go to as long as I'm in Fairmount.
(4)Nicolette B.
Kansai isn't the best sushi in Philly (or even Fairmount--hello, Doma) but it's delicious and affordable enough that I'm in here at least once a week for their lunch special. For $11 and change, pick out 3 rolls and a soup or salad. While the list to choose from is a bit abbreviated, almost every thing that I've had has been wonderful. The spicy salmon, spicy shrimp, and eel cucumber especially are favorites. I avoid the tuna/cucumber and tuna/avocado. When I've gotten them they haven't been the most flavorful. Note that they are closed on Mondays so try and keep your sushi cravings on a Tuesday-Sunday schedule.
(4)Tiffany T.
Today I ordered my first takeout order $11.07 including tax for their Salmon bento box (Salmon, broccoli, gyoza OR shumai, salad, miso soup, 6 pieces california roll and white rice) Salad and dressing was good Miso soup was really bland, wah! :( California roll, I've had better. This had more Cucumbers than anything, almost no imitation crab meat, double WAH Broccoli and veggies were super bland, small piece of salmon -- pretty good All in all, they do give you a lot of bang for your buck. But nothing I got today was delicious, so therefore I am sad. I will give them 1 more try next week with the 2 roll lunch special But right now, Kabuki still wins in my book.
(3)Olivia P.
Every time I go in here I'm very pleased with the results. They have awesome lunch deals my favorite is definitely the sushi lunch box- comes with soup and salad plus choice of white or brown rice with gyoza or shumai. I usually upgrade my sushi roll to a salmon avacoado for an up charge of $2. Overall I leave there with a full tummy and having spent less an $15.
(4)Andrew U.
Thank goodness I live near here. Great quality sushi on most days. A tad on the expensive side for some of the specialty rolls and not enough rice to hold some of them in place, but overall I'm a fan. Recommend the dragon, godzilla, and rainbow rolls.
(4)Brian T.
Wow, great sushi and they deliver! Wifey and I wanted sushi, but didn't want to walk in the cold to get it. I had been driving by Kansai for months since we moved to the area, but never got the opportunity to stop in. They have a well rounded menu of rolls, entrees, dinner boxes and appetizers. the prices are spot on with any other sushi place you'd go. We ordered the gyoza ($6), a Philly roll ($6), and two Godzilla rolls. ($11 each). The Godzilla roll was very good, it was filled with fresh tasting tuna, crab, avocado, deep fried, then covered in roe and spicy mayo. It came with 8 large pieces, very good rool. The Philly roll was done right, they didn't skimp on the fish which is nice. the gyoza were also good, albeit cold by the time they arrived. Next time, I may give one of tghe dinner boxes or an entree a try. Overall, solid spot for japanese/sushi in the area, and bonus they deliver!
(4)Samuel L.
I order takeout from here all the time and it has not disappointed yet. They are very quick at making the sushi, and the sushi itself is very delicious. The only problem is i am running out of new rolls to try. But its delicious.
(4)Shintaro K.
I prefer packaged sushi at Whole Foods.
(1)Angela H.
The sushi here is good, but not incredibly special. They serve all the standards rolls and a few exclusive ones. I got the spicy girl roll and sweet potato roll and my friend ordered the fashion roll. All were good, in generous portions, and really cheap for sushi in the city. Even as a novice, however, I noticed how poorly the rolls were rolled. The taste was good, but difficult to eat because of loose rolling. Our server was very kind. The decor is nice, modest and casual enough to suit a range of dining company/clothes.
(4)Laura S.
I found this place after a recommendation from my girlfriend and tried it out on GrubHub. I get the same order when I order from there, it's my favorite go-to. I know it will be delicious everytime! Their kani salad is my favorite!! The only frustrating thing is how long it takes to get delivered. More often than not it's at least an hour, although I do know that up front. This is my place to go to for delivery sushi!! Can't wait for more.
(4)Michelle S.
I live super close to this place and I have been very pleased with my lunch twice now! The sweet potato roll is so delicious, crispy and sweet, I love it. I have also tried the chicken teriyaki bowl, great value and a lot of food! You won't be disappointed.
(5)Matt L.
I've been ordering Kansai for years and their sushi is always fresh and delicious! My favorite place to order delivery sushi from and the people there are really friendly!
(5)Sarah K.
I'm giving it 4 stars because this is the most reasonable, decent sushi place that delivers to Temple University! I've never set foot in the actual restaurant, but delivery is always prompt, and they always follow my extra orders (cucumbers instead of crunch, handroll, etc.). I can tell that they try hard to get my order right. I ordered a special roll once and they called immediately after I placed my order to let me know that they were out of salmon but would be happy to substitute it for something else. Godzilla roll is a little too greasy/fatty feeling because of all the crunch, but they can hold it if you ask for it. Spicy roll combo is a great deal! The sushi quality here is pretty average imo (better than grocery store, but it ain't no JIRO!), but I am always satisfied after ordering from here. Recommendations: - yellowtail! salmon, tuna - godzilla - any of the special rolls, really depending on your preferences - spicy maki combo - lunch time combos - dinner boxes (stay away from the tonkatsu though, it's pretty skimpy and you can get a better deal somewhere else) - shumai Stay away from the the salmon skin (was really weird and not the right texture or taste).
(4)Devon L.
Had a good dinner here a few weeks ago on a Saturday night with another couple. The restaurant was pretty empty for prime time on a Saturday night. Love that it's a Byob. The place is pretty small and clean. Our waitress was nice and the rolls are pretty large which is good but they also fall apart a little bit. To be honest I cannot remember the specialty rolls that we ordered, but they were all good. I felt like our meal was very reasonably priced, and we all left feeling satisfied. Although it is not in a convenient location for us, I think we would definitely return in the future.
(4)Komal D.
Pretty good food, but terrible service. It takes forever to get food, or even a refill on your water. I went with a a few friends and ordered some rolls, which were decent. The Shrimp tempura - I unfortunately could still see the vein (actually the digestive tract) inside, and it completely ruined that entire roll. I wish they would just de-vein the shrimp! The Spicy crab roll was delicious. Probably the simplest roll, and one of my favorites. The white fish tempura - the better of the two tempura rolls we ordered. We ordered a few other rolls. They were presents nicely, but tasted okay. This place is definitely something you go to if you're in the area because its pretty cheap for sushi! But its not worth making a trip down to the Art Museum area for.
(3)Aimee G.
Cute little place, attentive service, and good sushi. Over all my boyfriend an I had a nice time and a good meal without feeling overwhelmed or pushed. I will be going back and will most definitely recommend them to others.
(5)Amina W.
Kensai is a tiny, humble spot that continues to warm my heart. They have really great sushi (I love me the Godzilla roll and the Halloween roll), really affordable prices, and are always willing to shift around their few tables to accommodate larger parties. They give you free edamame if you order (or take out) over $30 of food. Free.99 is my most favoritest prices of all. In short, this is a great place for a casual night out or a cozy night in. Keep it up, Kensai.
(5)Dian P.
Best Japanese in the neighborhood. Not quite authentic (there's hardly any in this area) but the food is very tasty and the price is decent. i usually get beef negimaki or chicken katsu bento box, it comes with miso soup, salad, california roll, gyoza and tempura. I can easily eat one order for two, sometimes three, meals.
(4)Larysa T.
I absolutely love this place!!! as soon as i found out about it it's the only place I go to. Never had a chance to say thank you. SO guys, THANKS! You are great! delivery is quick, prices are amazing, rolls and salads are always fresh and yummy! If you are looking for a nice quiet place to spend your night with couple of friends, definitely go there! It's BYOB also! even better for the pocket.
(5)Justin T.
Small little sushi place tucked near 19th street. Came here because it was the closest joint nearby. Food was excellent. We ordered chicken teriyaki and sushi/sashimi. Quality of food was excellent and the fish was fresh and cut well. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good sushi place.
(5)Tara R.
Great place for reasonably priced takeout sushi. I've never dined in here, so I can't speak on the atmosphere but delivery is always prompt and the fish is always fresh. My favorite is definitely the sweet potato roll, delicious!!!
(4)John R.
Best sushi in the neighborhood. Very inexpensive... Would pick this place over anything in the area.
(5)Lauren S.
With classy high priced sushi place like Umai and Doma near by I think Kansai is a hidden gem that most people over look. Its completely reasonably priced compared to its near by competition. The sushi is always fresh and displayed fabulously. They have great lunch specials and weekly specials as well. BYOB, you can't go wrong eating in or taking out at Kansai.
(5)Michelle P.
My husband and I were looking forward to a low key, sushi date night so decided we'd head to Kansai. We've eaten there once before and had delivery on several occasions and had pleasant experiences each time. The restaurant itself is small but well decorated, and on our last visit were really trying impress us by letting us sample new dishes on the menu. Expecting a nice evening, we arrived at Kansai around 6 and were the only customers in the restaurant. We were greeted somewhat promptly and had our choice of tables so selected the spot in the front by the window. Unfortunately a little flying bug also decided to join us and couldn't be swatted down. The hostess, who was also our waitress, and informed us of the special roll of the day. I was looking for a maki combo option that wasn't just tuna or just Cali rolls and wasn't spicy. I love spice but I wanted to avoid the excess calories of the mayo. I decided to ask if I could have the spicy combo rolls (tuna, yellowtail and salmon) but as the regular, non-spicy rolls. I've done this before at other sushi places and possibly even there for delivery. I honestly don't remember the exact restaurants but it's never been a big deal before. Our waitress came back and asked if I wanted the special roll and continued to show us where it was on the menu. Uh, thanks...you already told us the special. I asked if she'd be able to accommodate and she said they couldn't do that. I said I needed a few more minutes. She tried to ask my husband for his order at that point, however he also asked for a few more minutes on my behalf. At one point I think she pointed out the special roll of the day again. I honestly wasn't loving the other ala carte options, I really wanted a maki dinner combo. Out of principal I wasn't ordering the combo with just tuna or just Cali rooms...boring! So I decided to see if they could go light on the mayo spicy roll combo. Apparently they couldn't, which I didn't understand why they couldn't do that at first. My husband informed me that they were probably pre-made. The waitress told me I could order the rolls I wanted ala carte, but that would come without my choice of soup and salad and cost more than I wanted to spend. I couldn't believe how unaccommodating they were being to the only customers in the restaurant. Maybe I was being a bit stubborn, as I was asking for a menu modification, however based on having this theoretically small menu tweak honored in the past, I really didn't think it was a big deal on their end. Non-spicy rolls are cheaper on the ala carte menu anyways! I have trouble paying for something I'm not thrilled about to start with, so we ended up leaving. Sushi places are a dime a dozen in Philly and I'd rather go someplace with better customer service.
(1)hillary w.
Their food is good but their takeout takes FOREVER. They will make you wait an entire hour and a half for delivery on a Monday. Never again!
(1)Ernesto Hideyokidz C.
I love this place. The staff is super friendly, the food is brilliantly presented, and I think it's very fairly priced. It's a small place, just a little cozy, and pretty quiet. When it comes to sushi in this area of the city people generally love Doma, but I say skip the hype and come here. You'll be happy
(5)Chad W.
Just "meh" on my visit. The sushi comes out "pretty" but it's not backed up by as much substance. I ordered the sashimi platter (I thought) but received the sushi platter. I was tired, and not confident that I ordered correctly, so I went with it. I almost always order chirashi my first time at a place, but alas, they don't have it. This is the hallmark of a not-even-trying-to-be-authentic sushi place. The rice-to-fish ratio was correct, but only because the rice portion was very small, like size of a quarter small. The tane was pretty meager. Everything had good flavor, and as Amanda said, "100% acceptable." I think they're focused mainly on their "fancy" rolls, which judging by the pics are good. If you're more of the "rolls are yummy!" type (and there's nothing wrong with that) then you'll like it here. Lastly, I was here at 8pm on a Monday evening, and it was dead. As in, I'm the only person in here dead. Looks like a decent takeout joint. Will I be back? Probably not, but mainly because I'm looking for something a bit more authentic, and less roll-centric.
(3)Amanda G.
This sushi was 100% acceptable. I started with the Philly roll. They make theirs with cucumber instead of avocado, and even though I prefer the avocado, it was a good roll. I was a little sad that it only came with 6 pieces insted of 8 (which is what I'm used to getting), but for just under $5.00, you can't go wrong. I also got the Spicy Girl roll, which was basically spicy salmon and avocado tempura that came with spicy sauce, eel sauce & chunks of peanut on top. The roll was definitely good, but it fell apart so, so, SO easily. I had to eat it with my hands and it was still making a mess. A friend of mine got the spicy tuna roll, and it was made just the way I like my spicy tuna. The fish was mashed up and mixed with the spicy sauce (versus it being sliced and the sauce put on top), and it also had what I believe were Japanese breadcrumbs in it. I really like when places stick the breadcrumbs in with the spicy tuna because it gives it a nice crunch. Anyway, when all was said and done, I wasn't disappointed. It took a while for our food to come out, which surprised me because there were only 2 other tables in the restaurant at the time, but I didn't mind that much. The overall look and feel of the place is really nice - it's clean and well-maintained. This is definitely an option when getting some quick sushi!
(3)Anat S.
This is a review for a delivery I ordered on Grubhub. My partner and I got a lunch box special of tempura (included gyoza, califronia roll, rice, and miso), the spicy salmon roll, and the eel and avocado roll. The tempura was a little soggy and didn't have crunch you usually want, but it could be due to the delivery. The spicy salmon roll wasn't spicy at all, but the eel and avocado was delicious. The gyoza was really good. Great for a quick, satisfying meal.
(4)Mike L.
We've ordered from Kansai over 20 times. It has been our go-to sushi take-out place. Today .... WORM!!!!!!! That's right, a (expletive deleted) worm in our food. Only to be discovered while chewing! Please note a reviewer from 4 months ago also had the same complaint. Buyer beware. They lost a customer today. Still grossed out Philly!
(1)Lenny Z.
It was a-ight. Was my mind blown? No. Do I have any complaints? Not really. A-ight. I got the sushi dinner box. Not a bad deal. Not the cheapest deal in town either. I would have preferred more than 5 pieces of sushi. What I got was good, but pieces could have been a little bigger. The California Roll is what it is. I wish they had an spicy tuna roll alternative option, instead of wasting a roll on fake crab and vegetables. The soup was kind of eh. The salad was iceberg lettuce mostly. Nothing too special. Okay, okay. I know. It sounds like I'm saying it sucked. It didn't. Nothing above tasted bad. And, it gets better. The shumai was as good as it gets. Very tasty. The gyoza was pretty good too. The Tempura was also really good. Not the best, but certainly above average. But hey, it's probably hard to fudge up deep fried goodness. Just saying. My wife got the Chicken Katsu. Like most things, it was decent, enjoyable, but not the best. So, if you want something decent, something not super expense, but not cheap either, and your delivery options are likely to be slim, it's not a bad idea.
(3)Michelle C.
When I lived in West Philly, I became addicted to cheap delivery sushi. Like, seriously addicted. The cute hipstery delivery guys knew me and always brought me extra spicy sauce. It was heaven. Then I moved. I was away from Philly for a while and when I came back I craved a change of pace and moved to the Loft District/Callowhill, where everything is under construction and nothing makes sense. I feared I may never enjoy the joy of spontaneous sushi delivered to my doorstep again. Then I found Kansai. It's slightly more expensive than what I used to get in West Philly, but it's also much better. And, oh man, the specialty rolls. I demand everyone that eats here and likes spicy things try the following chef specials: Kansai Roll: If a rainbow roll and a spicy tuna roll had a crunchy baby, this would be it. Spicy Girl Roll: Spicy salmon meets dragon roll meets tempura sprinkled with--wait for it--peanut powder. Sounds weird, tastes awesome. Halloween Roll: It has FRIED PUMPKIN, just shut up and eat it. Hopefully one day I will actually eat in the restaurant itself because it looks lovely and I've heard wonderful things. Until then I can only comment on the food. They deliver far and wide and an order over $15 means free delivery. Treat yo'self. Just, keep it to less than once a week. I think I have a problem.
(5)Dan F.
I love this place. Please get sushi here, I want them to remain in business.
(5)Jacky L.
The restaurant itself is nothing to phone home about, but their food always blows me away. The beef and salmon teriyaki lunch boxes are exquisitely done, and the sashimi is generally fresh. Coming from the West coast where I am surrounded by seafood, and a seafood lover in general, Kansai is the seafood place for me in Philly. I've tried nearly every single Japanese restaurant in the city, and this is the one I come back to every time.
(5)Nicole W.
Oh man Oh man Oh man. Now it usually takes me a good 2+ weeks to even get a semblance of a review together for a place I've gone to. But this place is special. Now I came here today to celebrate my 90 days and to study. I was successful in one of the two. Since I had completed my 90 day probation and was officially hired at my first (over the table) job since graduation (CLAP FOR EM), I had decided that I was going to celebrate. And since I need to do some homework for my grad school classes (Oh she fancy), and can never do it while at work on my breaks, I figured going to a sit in lunch would be the perfect solution for the two. Well I was definitely able to celebrate but found myself unable to get past a paragraph of work since I was basically dying from the deliciousness of the food. Oh my sushi heaven. This place sure knows how to do it and do it well. No. Better than that. This place is 5 star superb. Okay, lets first start with what I got today. I went for the Tempura lunch box special for an extremely reasonable $9.95. It comes with a delicious miso soup, large and filling green salad (my only complaint is that there was a bit too much dressing, but I easily worked around that), and a bento full of duh.li .ciousness. The bento came with a california roll (which I ordered without avocado- gasp the horror!), gyoza which had this banging sauce, rice, and the tempura (2 shrimp and veggies). It was rolling-in-my-grave-if-i-was-dead delicious. The service was also fantastic and everyone is very friendly. I suggest getting extra gyoza sauce, because it was a perfect dip for the tempura and the rice. I couldn't finish it all and had to wrap it up, but I'm extremely happy to have an afternoon snack that is so good. I've also had the shrimp tempura maki ($6.75) here before and it is definitely the best tempura roll I've had in Philly. I can't really say much else other than this is going to be my go to lunch treat on payweek and that I will be bringing my friends here since its byob. So far so duh.li .cious!
(5)Chelsea S.
Ordered delivery from kansai today. Sushi was OK and delivery quick. The real problem was the seaweed salad. It seemed like it had gone bad. I took one bite and knew it wasn't right. It was my first time ordering here so maybe other items are better, but I was really disappointed and won't order again.
(2)Lauren J.
I haven't been to the actual restaurant but I've ordered take-out from here at least 4 times. My main choices are the sweet potato roll and the Salmon Avocado Roll. For the price, the size of the sushi was more than I expected and the salmon as well as the avocado tasted so fresh!! I felt like being fancy last week and got the Godzilla Roll and it was literally out of this world! Even writing about it makes me want it again, if they were open right now I'd definitely order right now! This is definitely my go-to place from now on, whether I'm ordering online or dining in because its also BYO! When ordering online, I order through Grub Hub and when I place my order they ask for my phone number. After the order is processed, a couple minutes later you'll receive a text message of the estimated arrival time, and though sometimes it estimates and hour, they're always within the time frame, if not earlier! They definitely fulfill all of my sushi needs and more!
(5)Dennis M.
As a stand alone sushi place it's not the most amazing selection, but as a sushi place that delivers its not half bad. Anything is better than leaving your house!
(4)Elizabeth D.
We decided to order sushi on Saturday and found Sakura closed for some unexplained reason. We ordered from Kansai since it was close and still delivered and the prices seemed inexpensive. Delivery was quick and everything was packaged nicely - lots of napkins, utensils, and soy sauce. However, the food itself was...bland for lack of a better word. The miso soup was totally tasteless - tiny shreds of seaweed. The sushi was fresh, but for something marked spicy there was no spice. We were not huge fans of Kansai - go with Sakura if you're looking for local delivery.
(2)Beth R.
They are small inside, with about 8 tables for dining in so I called ahead to make a reservation for 8:30 on a Friday night. We were seated closer to 9 and ordered some dumplings to start, and a variety of rolls. The dumplings came out 40 minutes later. The rest of the rolls arrived just before 10:00. It's a byo so we had wine while we waited, but god were we hungry by the time the food arrived. That aside, the rolls were great, and presentation was extra creative. The freshness was especially evident in my sashimi. I wish they had not used so many oranges in the presentation though because my rolls kind of tasted like orange. I'd go again, but it's not my first choice in the neighborhood. That's not really their fault, as there is an abundance of quality BYO sushi in the area between Doma, Umai, Sakura, Dasiwa and Kansai. IMO, Doma and Umai are more or a destination on a weekend, good date spots where the atmosphere is stepped up a notch. Sakura and Kansai are more casual and a little cheaper. Dasiwa is good sushi if you can wrap your head around the fact that it's also a coffee shop sometimes. Total bill was very reasonable for 3 people. We had 7 rolls, sashimi, and dumplings and it was around $65+ tip.
(3)Kevin S.
So I was heading over to Dasiwa for some Sushi, when they came out and told me they do not serve food on Sundays between (who knows when)... I was frustrated and in need of Sushi. Where to go. Kansai, just cause it was close and I couldn't think of another place. Happy to announce, now I don't need to know another place. Great Sushi, good service and decent prices. My single stop in the future.
(5)Sam E.
I only ordered the spicy girl roll as a take out but I will definitely be back for the same roll. Must get the $10 Spicy Girl roll if spicy salmon, avocado deep-fired with spicy sauce, eel sauce and peanut powder sound appetizing to you. Take out note: I was pleasantly surprised that my order included chop sticks, napkins, soy sauce, ginger and wasabi. 5 stars (you would be surprised how many restaurants don't include these basic necessities in take out orders. The devils in the details!) Only caveat: the location was difficult to find since the restaurant is actually on 19th street and not spring street.
(5)C D.
The service was casual but very attentive (gave us a complimentary carafe of sake). The sushi was solid and cheap. I would recommend if you want a weekday sushi fix or casual weekend date.
(4)Hilary V.
The reality is that you should never order delivery - it took 2 and half hours for a 10 block delivery. Food arrived cold. # phone calls to the restaurant with different stories each time with a very rude hostess. regardless of how the food is - who wants to wait 2 1/2 hours when your're hungry?! Their solution - I order again and get 15% off that bill
(2)Yoeun P.
Random sushi spot with fresh quality fish/sashimi. Pleasantly surprised considering that good fish is much harder to come by in a lot of sushi places.
(4)Evan S.
FAVORITE SUSHI PLACE IN PHILLY. They deliver and have a decent minimum price requirement, The godzilla roll is fabulous and I will be going there very often. My friend doesnt eat sushi but she came along and ordered the lunch bento box which is only 10 bucks and she loved it. Recommending to everyone
(5)Dana L.
I love this place. The rolls are generously sized and delicious. It's very reasonably priced and the service has been consistently great. A great way to manage my sushi addiction!
(4)Allyson T.
I've eaten here about three or four times, but I've ordered from this restaurant from Grubhub all of the time. It is super fast delivery and cheap sushi (without the cheap taste.) I love their New Island Spicy roll and Fried Ika- the ika comes with small diced onions and is slightly sweet and peppery. Their deserts are not too shabby either. All of their other sushi is standard fair (tuna, salmon avocado, etc.) Their Bento boxes are quite large for the dinner option- I ate two meals from the one box, though if you order this in the store, the portions are a bit smaller. This is my "To-Go" delivery place when I am busy and I want sushi fast.
(3)Tough C.
Excellent sushi again on second time here BUT!!!!! waitress took multiple phone calls (probably for takeout as the place was empty ) and delayed putting our order in. Then she and the sushi chefs started yelling to each other across the restaurant above our heads! It was NOT a pleasant meal despite the good sushi. If you want this food, which I won't do again, do takeout.
(2)Trev S.
(Grubhub delivery) Never spicy enough, but tastes fresh regardless of delivery. Very reasonable pricing. Their hand rolls are great, especially the yellowtail.
(4)Laura G.
Um...what? Smallest sushi rolls I've ever seen. Ever. I can't believe I just spend $25+ for three sushi rolls and I'm still hungry. Good thing I had them delivered or I might have gone broke trying to fill my stomach. Though I will say the Godzilla roll that everyone seems to recommend was good but it was like 1/2 the size of most "specialty rolls." So disappointing for dinner. An expensive appetizer at best. Now what should I eat...?!?!
(1)Jenny H.
I ordered for delivery via Grubhub only because there was a special during finals week. (I ordered the dragon roll and the spider roll.) I was really craving some sushi and figured I'd try some place other than my typical and seeing as how this place had 4 stars, I chose this over Mizu. When my order arrived, I immediately tore into my sushi. The first thing I noticed was that the ginger slices were really old and dry. It didn't even look pink anymore! It was also extremely warm. As I ate the sushi, it was okay. Not bad, not great. The dragon roll tasted like any other. As for the spider roll, there was so much lettuce in there that I tasted more lettuce than soft shell crab. Again, not bad not great. My biggest concern, however, is the fact that I found a dead fly or some other bug with wings on my end piece of my spider roll!! Wings and everything! At first I thought it might have just been a sesame seed that had snuck itself onto that one piece, but I took a second look and kind of flipped it over, and there it was..arms crossed and wings stuck to the rice. It was absolutely disgusting. This was my very last piece of sushi that I had left, and it was a horrible way to end my meal. I'm so glad that I saw it when I did. Sanitation is a top priority for the food I put in my system. Never again.
(1)Rachel M.
I am eating as I write this. I only order delivery from Kansai, which is way better than Mizu or Nara, and I have had the shrimp tempura roll, godzilla roll, spider roll and spicy tuna roll. The rolls are sloppy. The gozilla roll started to come a part as I ate it. The one cool this about Kansai is their desert. I ordered their mochi ice cream and the fried cheesecake. The ice cream was interesting in a good way, the fried cheesecake was not. It was mushy and warm. Ick
(3)Kristi A.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE x 100000000000 Since writing my last review, I have been back to this place at least ten times. It is FANTASTIC! Everything I raved about prior to this still is in place, but the service is much quicker! These rolls are the best I've had in Philly. Godzilla roll... yes please. The spicy crab roll is the best roll I have ever eaten (in my life!). It is so simple yet so flavorful. Top it off with your wasabi and bang- full on orgasmic explosions. I get it every time. The presentation is better than some of the more expensive places in the area.. ::cough, cough.. Umai:: If going on the weekend, make a reservation. You're in a big city, and it's a small place. SAKI RECOMMENDATION: Apple flavored saki carried by the liquor store on 20th and Fairmount is to die for! Your server will warm it up for you, no corking fee. Be sure to hit that place up beforehand no matter what. The waitress who is normally there is simply darling; attentive and considerate. Tip her well, she is there all day, 6 days a week.
(5)Sarah F.
We just ordered delivery and it came in about 40 minutes, and was good quality. My only complaint is that I'm used to the Center City sushi places that have the 3 roll specials all day long, not just at lunch.
(4)Jen S.
On a Sunday evening I ordered delivery at 5pm, it took 50+ min. I live 2 blocks away. I will not be returning to this location for take out sushi! I ordered the tempura appetizer and there was such a small portion. The sakura roll was very tasty. But that will not make up for the 50 min wait for 2 items.
(2)Jose S.
This is a very welcome addition to the Spring Garden St. area. The fish for the sushi and the sashimi is always fresh and tastes pretty good. The service is good, but sometimes takes a little while. But when it does arrive, the presentation is interesting and the taste is great. It's BYO and takes all sorts of credit cards. It's a small space, but has never been crowded. I've been there for lunch on a weekday and dinner on a weekend and have never had trouble being seated. There are also seats at the sushi bar. I recommend going for lunch as their lunch sushi specials are a steal. The place is cheaper than Doma or Umai Umai, and I prefer it over those two.
(4)Jonny P.
What a great restaurant. it very inexpensive and the food was terrific. I just moved here from d.c. and was worried that we wouldn't find a good sushi joint. The fish tasted fresh and the rice was great. The service was perfect and the girls where really nice. I love this BYOB and no corking fee... The decorations make the atmosphere perfect. In short, this is a great place with great food and great people. go here! p.s. in case you're wondering, my girl and I shared sushi and rolls. then we got a fried banana with green tea. it was a good cap to dinner :)
(5)Caroline C.
I'll have to go back to provide a more meaningful review, but I went and checked out Kansai on Saturday and found it to be on the up and up. A dark space - it's below street level - with nice flooring and a step up from run of the mill furniture. When I went for lunch I was the only customer and service was great. They have a no-frills lunch menu that includes a 2- or 3- roll meal with soup or salad. And Bento boxes, which come with soup and salad. Their tea was quite good after the cold walk. I went with the sushi bento box, which included the option of either shumai or gyoza, one set of california rolls, and four pieces of fish. And extra rice. Everything was good. Not mind blowingly amazing, but not sketchy either. I also asked if they had ikura, since the menu didn't include a full list of their offerings. They did, and I enjoyed the presentation that included a sliced lemon. I don't know for how much longer, but right now the place is offering 20% off your check for their grand opening. Here's a link to photos: mealsihaveeaten.blogspot…
(3)Marius G.
About average- the beef in the Yaki Udon could have used more seasoning as it was a bit bland. Also the decor and music could use some more inspiration. Having the TV on also doesn't make for a nice dining experience. Although this was when the place first opened so I'll give it another shot once they've worked out the kinks.
(2)Crockett H.
I love these guys! Lunch special with 3 rolls and miso soup has become my standard solution for a sushi craving. The spicy rolls are excellent. As is the miso soup. Highly recommended.
(5)Michael W.
There are only two "go-to" low-to-moderately priced sushi places in the neighborhood - Kansai and Sakura. Umai and Doma are wonderful, if a bit overrated, but their quality and ambiance are far superior. That said, the quality of the product is better at Sakura than it is here. Don't get me wrong, Kansai is a great little spot to get takeout, too (both are better than most I've had elsewhere in the city). The problem I've always had is that their sushi just doesn't seem as fresh or full of substance as it should. The big but, if you will, is that Kansai is a much better place AT which to eat. It's much bigger, it's well decorated, and you can bring a group here, no problem. I probably wouldn't take a date, unless you both know that it may be a little empty, which I've found tends to make things a bit awkward. The takeaway, if "a-ok" is a three-star review, I'm happy to throw my a-ok recommendation behind this place.
(3)Lauren M.
I can't say that I have ever disappointed in a meal from this lovely place! The people are so sweet, and the quality of the food is not compromised when you call in for delivery. I always go for the classic california toll, but anything with crab is also super tasty. I ordered the sakura toll which hit the spot! Overall, food and locations are great :)
(4)Tommy L.
I love this place! The bento boxes are the best! I've eaten here 3 times in the last week!!!
(5)Louis P.
Love this place. Nice big size rolls at a very good price. The sashimi is always very fresh too. When I call for pick up and they say 15 minutes, it's always ready. Dining in is just as good...BYOB! Much more casual everyday option than Umai in Farimount.
(5)James B.
Nice little neighborhood sushi spot. The ingredients are consistently fresh, never have to wait for a table, and reasonable prices.
(4)Joe E.
This is my fiance's and my favorite sushi restaurant. We have dined in the restaurant 4 times and had excellent service and food all 4 times. We also have ordered for delivery. The delivery was prompt and the food was, again, delicious. Despite being a such great restaurant, there never seems to be many people in there. So if you're in doubt about your next sushi experience, definitely go to Kansai, and get the Spicy Girl Roll.
(5)Rob R.
3.5 stars. The sushi was very good, and the presentation was awesome, and the prices were cheap considering other nearby options. The decor was just okay, about on par with nearby Sakura but a little larger, not quite as nice as Doma or Umai Umai. My biggest issue was the service - which maybe we caught them understaffed or perhaps they will improve since its new. Our meal took way too long to come out, 30 mins or so for an appetizer? It probably didn't help that we had already been waiting to sit for a while (even though we had a reservation). Hopefully they improve on this and if so i'd say I would come back.
(3)Kathy K.
Not awful, however, I don't think I will be a returning customer. I ordered the three roll lunch special and the "tod" specialty roll for take out. Here is a breakdown of why I can only give kansai three stars. The three roll special was mediocre. Three standard maki rolls, cut into six pieces each. Pretty standard deal. The quantity of fish to rice left me feeling cheated. Not as bad as Vic sushi bar in center city (which fills every roll with an insane amount of cucumber), however, no where near as good as Momiji which in my opinion serves up the best three roll combo in the city. Kansai's problems, 1) Bad avocado, two of my rolls contained it and I couldn't even finish my meal. First of all there was way too much of it and secondly it tasted way too ripe. The texture was total mush and it made the unagi and ebi taste of nothing but old guacamole. (and it takes a seriously bad piece of fruit to overwhelm eel sauce). 2) The spicy tuna was bland. This has been a problem at almost every mid range sushi bar I've visited in philly. With the exception of Izumi on east Passyunk (the best is my opinion) and momiji which at least has some flavor. This spicy tuna had nothing going for it. No flavor, not the freshest taste or texture and to make matters worse it was served with a crunchy filling component. I've had spicy tuna crunch rolls which are delicious when eaten immediately. I made the mistake of ordering this take out and ended up with greasy mush in my roll. If they stated that the 'crunch" was included on the menu I would have avoided it as a take out option. 3) My specialty roll was a "hot mess". Literally the tempura needed to cool before it was rolled because I ended up with a sad, messy, warm roll where all the other components where pre
(3)Emily G.
I probably go here once a week. It's very good sushi. I'm sure there's better sushi out there, but for the price (lunch specials around $8) you can't beat it in this neighborhood. I love the Udon noodle soup, the fancy sushi rolls, the atmosphere, and that it's BYOB. A solid choice.
(4)Denise T.
I love this place. The sushi is always excellent and fresh. I am trying not to eat as much rice these days, so I ordered the sashimi appetizer. I was surprised that it came with 8 decent sized pieces and that it was normal fish, instead of random things like crab stick or octopus. The lunch special is also a great deal for someone in the mood for a quick sushi bite that comes with soup or salad. Easy to access as well. It is near the 33 and 43 bus routes.
(4)Casey C.
The sushi is all right, but it's really pretty pricey. Most of the sushi places I've been to in the suburbs are far more reasonably priced than Kansai (they have half-price menus) and their sushi is way better. Honestly, I only order from Kansai because as a student I don't really have time to make food and when I've got a sushi craving, I can order delivery.
(3)Jasmin T.
The spicy girl roll is the best. The restaurants atmosphere is very nice. The service is great. This sushi place is a gem.
(5)Keith S.
My wife and I had the sushi platter for two for dinner the other night. Good quality, fresh fish and overall delicious. Service was good and the atmosphere is nice.
(4)Mike C.
3,5 stars, Decent neighborhood joint. Nice little place that is classy enough to bring a bottle and enjoy a good sushi dinner. Not nearly to the level of nearby Umai Umai, but then again, it's not trying to be, and often that's a good thing.
(4)Pablo V.
The sushi was just ok. the miso soup was fine! they forgot one roll! the rice was a bit too soggy. Overall i think it was too expensive for the quality. i dont think ill be ordering again...
(2)D K.
I've ordered delivery from them a few times now and they've been solidy in the 4+ star range. The prices are decent and everything I've gotten has been fresh and has been delivered really quickly. I'll be trying them again -- maybe I'll even get there.
(4)ann c.
I have been four times and it has been great....fresh, great display and very reasonably priced. Great addition to the neighborhood.
(5)Michael R.
I have been to Kansai twice since its opening and on both occasions have left very satisfied. I am not very adventurous when it comes to sushi (on my trips there I have ordered shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, and the sweet potato rolls) but each one was delicious and reasonably priced.
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