Pod
Asian Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
University City, Philadelphia
This Asian restaurant is famous for their Japanese food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"The sushi is always top-notch and the crab fried rice is a favorite!"(8 Tips)"Get the fried rice of any kind and rock shrimp."(10 Tips)
"Try the crab spring rolls, oh soo good!!!"(4 Tips)
"The Yellow martini is fabulous!"(4 Tips)
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Joe CSeptember 7, 2016Pod was probably my first "upscale" restaurant when I was a teen. It's fun and has great sushi rolls but can get loud. If you want something more casual than Morimoto or RAW, pod is a fun joint
Kristin MFebruary 25, 2012Try the sake mojito! All of the sushi was incredible...especially the roll with yellowtail and jalepeno! Pick up a sushi sampler from the conveyor belt inside, and bring a group to sit in ur own pod.
BethJuly 21, 2013The rockin' spicy tuna roll was amazing. Our group of 9 had the large pod private room & we enjoyed choosing the different color ambiance lighting to spice up the fun. Danielle was a lovely waitress!
j spinFebruary 6, 2020Got a bento box for a work lunch & split the edamame, crispy rice spicy tuna & chicken w Bibb lettuce wraps. Everything was decent, nothing stood out as amazing
Jenna LancasterOctober 27, 2016Upscale sushi venue that lives up to its reputation. Go with a group and get to sit in one of the "pods". Large and accommodating menu.
Carol Ann SchwartzFebruary 1, 2014We had a round table in the back room - great for conversation. I asked for a spicey tuna roll - not exactly on the menu - didn't want the crab on top - excellent!- Reinhold ResidentialSeptember 27, 2012Futuristic space-age ambiance meets modern Asian cuisine in this unique Stephen Starr restaurant. The sushi is always top-notch and the crab fried rice is a favorite!
The Corcoran GroupMarch 28, 2010One of the very best places to eat in Philly. Reserve your table beforehand and try to get seated in one of the Pods, where you can change the lighting and be separated from the rest of the crowd.
Bre BonnerAugust 1, 2015They recently started a happy hour from 5 to 7pm Monday thru Friday. Certain appetizers are 1/2 off and so are the cocktails, wine and beer selections.
Bullfrog & BaumJanuary 24, 2011Pod has such fresh delicious sushi! Their own sushi rolls are awesome especially Umi No Samurai nori wrapped cucumber and avocado roll topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, tempura shrimp and eel.
RCJune 12, 2015When it opened, it was the best Japanese in town. Now it is over-priced for the same things you can get elsewhere for cheaper. You won't have a bad meal overall.
Sherri WayneMarch 17, 2015Seafood fried rice is delicious. I also enjoyed the rising sun cocktail. Its a sweet drink served in a martini glass.
Xixia WangFebruary 14, 2015The large nigiri maki combo is perfect to share! That plus the seafood fried rice make a great meal.
Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 14, 2010The University City sushi restaurant offers a $25 all-you-can-eat sushi deal on Tuesday nights after 9 p.m. Reservations (and gluttony pants) are highly recommended. Read more
Kit RojasApril 9, 2015Come here for the atmosphere, typical of Starr restaurants. Food is quality, but not outstanding by any means and will cost you. Primarily good for special occasions.
Philly.comAugust 3, 2014Creative fusion fare works hard with good service to make this cold, techno-gizmo-laden restaurant more than a flash-in-the-Pod. Read more
AnyaMarch 15, 2013Ah-mazing everything. Crab spring rolls, Kobe beef & foie gras rice, lettuce wraps, super fresh sushi and great waiters.
Leanne AlyssaOctober 17, 2014Vegan Steven roll is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Fried rice is really good here too!!
Do Hee JeongJanuary 25, 2014Been here for the first time to have a quick take out. I understand it was a busy night. But having to wait more than 45 minutes for three rolls of sushi is absurd esp with apathetic service
Eric GlazerJanuary 27, 2013Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice maki is a MUST. Also, Vegan Stephen is best veggie maki I've ever had.
Pod lobster sushi is ridiculous. Greatest sushi I have ever ever had usually I order two or three orders of it at one sitting! Dooooooo it!
Bryan HerringSeptember 11, 2013Amazing place. Everything on the menu was incredible. Chilean Sea Bass was a big hit.
Henry FungSeptember 7, 2015Crab fried rice ! Short ribs ! Rainbow roll so so ! Tempura rock shrimp ok !
Alison TSeptember 17, 2011Start with the Kobe beef Dim Sum, it's cooked on a river rock at your table. Great place to start a girls night out!
Naimah AliAugust 18, 2011Rose is the best bartender! I love the crab spring rolls, rock shrimp tempura and the spicy crunchy yellowtail.
KeithJuly 28, 2013Sushi is bangin'... For dessert get the Fluffer Nutter Spring Rolls and the Mochi Ice Cream
Darius AtmarNovember 16, 2011Order the Brandon Roll, it's not on the menu but is Pod's best roll. Tuna, mango, and avocado in a tempura-fried roll.
A7MAD .April 3, 2017The place atmosphere is fantastic but the food not tasty as much as fat salmon restaurant, also, it is overpriced.
STARR RestaurantsJune 9, 2011Pod's Asian futuristic space serves sushi on a high-tech conveyor belt and cooks their delicious Kobe beef tableside.
"ALL YOU CAN EAT" SUSHI Tuesdays from 7pm-10pm $25 per person & $8 carafes of sake!!! Be sure to make a reservation.
Michael LeisJuly 14, 2017Sushi was good but a bit overpriced. Sake selection is fantastic but be careful they don't try to rope you into paying for a way expensive bottle instead of caraffe
Ted MartinMarch 5, 2012Edamame was delicious and more then enough to share. Rolls were tasty and light.
Jason ChanApril 23, 2010Get a Samurai Jack: Jack Daniels, raspberry, honey & mint..deliciousness! Also try the Yellow martini: passionfruit vodka, yuzu, and grapefruit bitters.
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Stephen Starr’s ultra-modern oasis brings Pan-Asian fare & sushi. The sushi bar’s conveyer belt delivers nigiri and maki and the shareable family-style menu covers Japan, China, Vietnam, Korea and more. Serving dinner daily, and lunch and Happy Hour weekdays.
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–Midnight
- Sun
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(215) 387-1803
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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