This restaurant doesn't have a signage. You will see a Japanese red lantern hanging outside. Inside is very dim. Fortunately we were seated near the door so I could take advantage of extra light when the door was opened to take better pictures. Not many seats with tables but there are more seats by the bar. Our waitress was super sweet, attentive, and knowledgeable. Spicy pickles : highly recommended if you like spicy food. Fresh and crunchy cucumbers. Tuna guacamole: too salty for me. Ebi shiumai: interestingly it has strong coriander flavor. I'm not a fan of this dish. Gyoza: it's ok, nothing special. Japanese eggplant: I love it. Beautiful plating of sliced eggplant topped with sweet miso glaze that gives umami. It is served with pickled cauliflower. The culmination of the dinner is Wagyu steak. Lean meat, cooked medium rare, with shiro dashi glaze. The glaze has some sweetness that blends to give robust flavor to the steak. To end the dinner is beautiful matcha tiramisu served in a square wooden box with ornate topping. Sweet mascarpone with some pineapple to give nice fresh fruity taste. So yummy . If They don't take reservations. I recommend coming here early.

Super fresh food, I love all the dishes and sushi! They are the same as the ones I had in Japan. Highly recommended

We had the distinct pleasure to partake in Izakaya's masterpieces in early May and can still recall each course with clarity. It's worth the wait and the cost. The variety and freshness of ingredients prepared with painstaking care and efficiency was a joy to witness and we also appreciated the easy laid-back atmosphere fostered by chef Izakaya and his personable style. We just had to reserve for a return culinary experience before leaving. Highest recommendations.

Thoroughly enjoyed the omakase experience at Royal Izakaya. The sushi was expertly prepared by chef Ito with all top quality ingredients, and the service was top notch. Ultimately, however, I left about 70% full even after having ordered extras. It is what it is. Glad to have had the experience, and was very much worth the visit for the first time. If I return, I'd probably have a snack in advance.

Best sushi I've ever had? No. However, it was really solid and I would recommend it. Salmon avocado roll was fresh, well constructed. Tuna aka roll was good with a heaping amount of ikura on each piece. The sashimi was also enjoyable. Everything was pretty good, just not amazing. I think it is a bit over hyped. Service was friendly and prompt.

I heard that this was one of the must visit places in Philly and I wanted to try it out. The wait was 90 minutes for walk-ins on Saturday evening. I ordered the salmon and spicy tuna rolls, okonomiyaki, pork shoulder, seaweed salad and that filled up the two of us. The presentation of the food and service was great. There is only one bathroom so you need to wait in line to use it.

Heard so much hype regarding Royal so I was eager to try it out! My friends and I ordered the Royal Chirashi box for takeout (since we knew getting seated would be difficult). The presentation of this box was stunning! The sashimi, caviar, tamago, etc was strategically presented. A nice variety of colors and textures! This box also came with nori, rice, wasabi, and ginger. The sashimi was fresh and the ginger was also really good! Overall, good quality fish & a satisfying meal.

I've been to 3 omakase dinners, but the experience I had at Royal Sushi was by far the most memorable experience. Each sushi roll literally melted in my mouth and the flavors that dance around in your mouth is phenomenal. Jesse Ito is a pure genius! To add to it, the couple next to us (regular customers) had a similar experience as me and my boyfriend - a truly special night with an extra special menu. When you walk in, the ambiance is busy and bustling with laughter all over. The service was top notch as well. Jesse was just amazing and so personable and remembers the fine details of new and previous customers. A definite worthwhile experience!