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- Royal Sushi and Izakaya
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Royal Sushi and Izakaya
Scoring a seat for the omakase remains annoyingly difficult, if not virtually impossible — unless you know a regular willing to gift their reservation, or get supremely lucky on Resy. A major consolation is that the izakaya, whose inventive cocktails and a la carte menu are for walk-ins only, remains a singular destination in its own right. There are superb sushi rolls and the stunning Royal chirashi box, while izakaya chef Justin Bacharach’s kitchen also makes Philly’s best cooked Japanese food, from irresistible clams in miso broth to a comforting Jidori egg and chicken omelet over dashi-splashed rice.
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