When the red lantern goes up, it means the doors are open. The restaurant has no sign.
There's a lively Izakaya in the front, a Japanese bar with a broad menu and a no-reservations, walk-ins welcome rule.
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In the back, there's an intimate eight-seat omakase where five nights a week, Chef Ito does two seatings, about two hours each, hand-crafting sushi and chatting with guests about what makes each piece so special.
Jesse is a seven-time James Beard award nominee, most recently up for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic.
He's Philadelphia's only finalist for this year's prestigious award.
The ceremony will be held on June 10 in Chicago.
Royal Izakaya | Instagram
No reservations, walk-ins welcome
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Royal Sushi Omakase | Instagram
8-seat sushi bar, reservations required
780 S 2nd Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19147
267-909-9002