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.
3600 Sansom St (btw 36th & 37th) Philadelphia , PA 19104 United States
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard) |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Outdoor Seating | No |
Menus | Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour |
Drinks | Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails |
Pod 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
Try 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.
The 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 !
Got 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
Upscale 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.
We 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!
Futuristic 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!
One 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.
They 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 .
Pod 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 .
When 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.
Seafood fried rice is delicious. I also enjoyed the rising sun cocktail . Its a sweet drink served in a martini glass.
Fashionable , tasty, unusual! Great! Absolutely love this place!
The large nigiri maki combo is perfect to share! That plus the seafood fried rice make a great meal.
The 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
Creative fusion fare works hard with good service to make this cold, techno-gizmo-laden restaurant more than a flash-in-the-Pod. Read more
Come 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 .
Ah-mazing everything. Crab spring rolls , Kobe beef & foie gras rice , lettuce wraps , super fresh sushi and great waiters .
Vegan Steven roll is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Fried rice is really good here too!!
You can't go wrong with the tempura rock shrimp , one of my favorites.
Calamari salad and spicy tuna roll in an amaizing atmosphere
Been 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
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice maki is a MUST. Also, Vegan Stephen is best veggie maki I've ever had.
The rock shrimp is where it's at
Fun happy hour cocktails and you have to see the bathrooms !
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!
Amazing place. Everything on the menu was incredible. Chilean Sea Bass was a big hit.
Start with the Kobe beef Dim Sum , it's cooked on a river rock at your table. Great place to start a girls night out!
Crab fried rice ! Short ribs ! Rainbow roll so so ! Tempura rock shrimp ok !
The Mango mochi is yummy! Strange but yummy!
Rose is the best bartender ! I love the crab spring rolls , rock shrimp tempura and the spicy crunchy yellowtail .
Sushi is bangin'... For dessert get the Fluffer Nutter Spring Rolls and the Mochi Ice Cream
Order the Brandon Roll, it's not on the menu but is Pod's best roll. Tuna , mango , and avocado in a tempura-fried roll.
The place atmosphere is fantastic but the food not tasty as much as fat salmon restaurant , also, it is overpriced.
Love the pepper Bloody Mary !! Sharing my birthday with the girls!!
Pod's Asian futuristic space serves sushi on a high-tech conveyor belt and cooks their delicious Kobe beef tableside.
The far east cocktail is a must have.
Sushi was absolutely amazing. Fresh and good
Try the Seafood Fried Rice With Shrimp , Bay Scallops , Lobster And Egg - Fancy
Try the Tempura Rock Shrimp with Grilled Pineapple and Candied Walnuts
"ALL YOU CAN EAT " SUSHI Tuesdays from 7pm-10pm $25 per person & $8 carafes of sake !!! Be sure to make a reservation .
Sushi 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
Delicious chicken macadamia stir fry but expensive .
Good sushi . Go-to nice lunch spot near Penn
Edamame was delicious and more then enough to share. Rolls were tasty and light.
The waiter Nick is the man, made the whole dinner a good time.
MUST treat yourself to the RED drink. It is a delight!
Get a Samurai Jack: Jack Daniels, raspberry , honey & mint..deliciousness! Also try the Yellow martini : passionfruit vodka , yuzu , and grapefruit bitters .
Pod lobster is delicious! Samurai Jack is strong and delicious.
Try any of the mock tails made in house!
It is my best Asian restaurant experience ever. Try the spicy shrimp for appetizer, shrimp dumpling& spring rolls.for main course the duck, black pepper beef & sweet shrimp walnut. donuts is good. - Naif Mansour
Yaki soba/udon pan fried noodles and a 5-pack deep fried shrimp dumpling. My golden combo! Love it! - Wenting Hu
this place has slowly become one of my favorite places, esp. since i've been here about 3-4 times over the last 6 mos or so. my favorites are: kimchi fried rice, edamame dumplings and kobe beef satay - Aileen Tse
had a pint of Guinness, and a pepperoni pizza, great combo and very attentive service from our waitress. Recommended! - Carlos R