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NOW OPEN: Jay's Favorite Sushi Bar

POSTED: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 6:03 PM

Filed Under: Menu Time | Openings

Photo | Drew Lazor

Was kicking around Sansom last night when we noticed that Sakana Sushi CafÃ© (1526 Sansom St.), which opened last summer and lately had been going though something slightly strange, is now called Jay's Favorite Sushi Bar. Jay is chef/owner Jay Zou, who comes to Center City from Johnny Chang's at Broad and Shunk. (Since it's his restaurant, it best be his favorite, right?)

Manager Hubert Zheng describes Jay's as a "New York-style" sushi bar; the specialty roll list is huge, with more than 20 options. Check the cheeky names: "Oh My Goodness" is chopped lobster and shrimp deep-fried and served with spicy tuna; "Don't Ask Me Again" features four fish rolled up with avocado, spicy sauce and masago.

Menu after the jump. Hours: Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., 1-10 p.m.

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poncho

Posted 2010-03-04 13:36:17

A sushi place that is open on Sunday?? Sweeeeeet! I can't wait to check it out!

Mint400

Posted 2010-03-09 10:38:10

BYOB?

Drew Lazor

Posted 2010-03-09 10:46:28

Mint400: Yes, they are BYOB.

Foobooz » Quick Bites

Posted 2010-03-09 12:05:36

[...] 20 types of specialty rolls highlight the menu at the latest Sansom Street sushi spot, Jay’s Favorite Sushi Bar. [Meal Ticket] [...]

SushiTail

Posted 2010-03-12 03:33:29

What is BYOB???

Mike

Posted 2010-06-27 12:38:39

I will like momiji sushi in s 5th st

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