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Izakaya Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

Izakaya Fishtown

3.6 (213)
$30 and under
Izakaya
1832 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125-2416

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
Izakaya by Yanaga

Experience by yanaga for yourself!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Izakaya, Sushi, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (267) 310-3554
  • Website
    http://www.byyanaga.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Yanaga
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Events coordinator : (267) 310-3554
  • Location
    1832 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125-2416
  • Neighborhood
    Fishtown
  • Cross street
    Frankford Avenue x Berks St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • $45pp Pre Fixe Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Go ahead! Try a little bit of everything! Our Pre Fixe Menu allows you to do just that. Offered at $45 per person everyone picks 1 Small Plate - 1 Basic Roll - Choice Between a Donburi, Ramen, or a speciality roll - mochi for dessert. *Chirashi Bowl excluded from pre fix

Private dining

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Menu

Izakaya Fishtown's menu was last updated on 5/10/2022.

Small

  • Umami Cuke$4.00

    sesame soy

    • IBY Salad$9.00

      orange ginger dressing, heriloom tomato, fried shallots

      • Ika & Shishitos$9.00

        Lauren Bay calamari, togarashi, red pepper mustard

        • Oishi Shrimp Taco$9.00

          guacamole, sweet & spicy aioli, pickles

          • Karaage Chicken$8.00

            sriracha buffalo / spicy aioli

            • Duck Onigiri$9.00

              confit duck, tare, radicchio

              • Curry Short Rib Bao$10.00

                short rib, curry sauce, pickles

                • Pork Gyoza$8.00

                  berkshire pork, kimchi, red pepper mustard

                  • Mushroom Gyoza$8.00

                    wild mushroom, eggplant, sundried tomato, truffle vinaigrette

                    Sushi Maki

                    • Spicy Tuna$9.00

                      tuna, scallion, & spicy mayo

                      • Spicy Salmon$9.00

                        salmon, scallion, & spicy mayo

                        • Spicy Yellowtail$10.00

                          yellowtail, scallion, & spicy mayo

                          • Snow Crab$10.00

                            snow crab, tobiko mayo, & avocado

                            • Shrimp Tempura$9.00

                              spicy mayo & scallion

                              • Chilean Seabass$10.00

                                spicy mayo & scallion

                                • Toro Scallion$14.00

                                  bluefin tuna belly & scallion

                                  • Cucumer & Avocado$5.00

                                    cucumber & avocado

                                    • Salmon Skin$9.00

                                      salmon skin, salmon roe, cucumber, scallion

                                      Chirashi Sushi

                                      Add guacamole +$2. Fish over seasoned sushi rice

                                      • Tuna$13.00

                                        cucumber, chirashi sauce, nori

                                        • Salmon$13.00

                                          cucumber, chirashi sauce, nori

                                          • Shrimp Tempura & Snow Crab$15.00

                                            cucumber, chirashi sauce, nori

                                            Sashimi Bar

                                            • Tuna$13.00

                                              guacamole, tobanjang vinaigrette, radish

                                              • Hamachi$13.00

                                                peach, ponzu vinaigrette, chive oil

                                                • West Coast Oysters

                                                  ponzu, yuzu-kosho, chives

                                                  • Min Order of 3$3.00

                                                Ramen

                                                • Tantan Mazemen$15.00

                                                  soupless noodle / spicy meat sauce, soft boiled egg, peanuts

                                                  • Vegetable Tantan Mazeman$13.00

                                                    soupless noodle / spicy tofu, & mushroom sauce, peanuts

                                                    Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                    What 213 people are saying

                                                    Izakaya Fishtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                    3.6
                                                    3.6 based on recent ratings
                                                    • 3.7Food
                                                    • 4.0Service
                                                    • 3.5Ambience
                                                    • 3.5Value

                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • Philadelphia County

                                                      Romantic

                                                    • Philadelphia

                                                      Romantic

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Izakaya Fishtown offers "delicious food" with highlights like tonkotsu ramen and sushi. Despite the absence of a liquor license, guests appreciate the "great service" and "warm atmosphere" during celebrations. While some express concerns over staff attentiveness and menu availability, the "beautiful experience" and cuisine keep patrons returning.
                                                    213 Reviews

                                                    1. Lauren

                                                      Greater Boston1 review

                                                      3.0

                                                      Dined on June 21, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                      We ordered sushi sampler and some small plates. Over half of the menu was “not available” as written on the back of the menu QR code table sign. Strange to be out of so many items. Almost no one was dining when we went. Restaurant used to be packed with people and the bar didn’t used to be so empty and sad. Probably something to do with losing the liquor license. Food was good but again we couldn’t order a number of things we would have wanted.

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                                                    2. Don VIP

                                                      Philadelphia County7 reviews

                                                      3.0

                                                      Dined on May 22, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                      I ordered the sushi dinner which was to have 6 pieces nigiri. Typically, when I order this at other places, the pieces are a variety, so it was a little disappointing to get three pieces tuna and three pieces salmon. The ambience was ok. With the bar closed and empty it was a little stark in there. The sushi was good, but not good enough to make a trip back there.

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                                                    3. Philip

                                                      New York City1 review

                                                      3.0

                                                      Dined on May 16, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Service was very inconsistent and our waitress left before dessert was served. Went for my partner's birthday and will probably not be back. We were big fans originally, but it seems food quality and experience has gone downhill recently.

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                                                    4. Benjamin VIP

                                                      Utah7 reviews

                                                      1.0

                                                      Dined on May 9, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                      2. Food 2
                                                      3. Service 2
                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                      This place has gone downhill. Omakase closed. No liquor license. Sushi was mediocre. Such a shame.

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                                                    5. Sammy

                                                      Philadelphia County1 review

                                                      2.0

                                                      Dined on April 18, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      Decent, don’t expect to get any drinks though and be prepared to byob. They advertise a full bar and cocktail menu but doesn’t even exist anymore. Their lucky they are right across the street from a winery. Foods decent though.

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                                                    6. OpenTable Diner

                                                      New York City1 review

                                                      3.0

                                                      Dined on March 8, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Food is still so so good although they do not have a liquor license right now, so it was very disappointing! I was looking forward to their great cocktails - would’ve been nice to be notified prior

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                                                    7. Edelyn VIP

                                                      Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore32 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on March 6, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      It was great, food was so delicious and staff were so nice. Would definitely go back.

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                                                    8. Meredith

                                                      Philadelphia County3 reviews

                                                      2.0

                                                      Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                      2. Food 3
                                                      3. Service 2
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      This place has gone downhill every time I’ve been there. The food used to be amazing when they only had one ramen (chicken ramen) on the menu. They did that very well. And the duck onigiri which I miss so much. Now it’s overpriced and mid tasting sushi, with mediocre ramen and they’re always understaffed. One time they asked a table next to us to leave so they could turn it and the table replied that they had asked for their check 30 min ago. The last time we went we found out they lost their liquor license and are being sued for wage theft among other crimes. We won’t ever be back. I hope it closes and a better one opens as we don’t want this kind of place in fishtown.

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                                                    9. Taylor

                                                      Philadelphia County1 review

                                                      3.0

                                                      Dined on March 1, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Not selling alcohol- didn’t know this while booking reservation

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                                                    10. Jeri Deyo VIP

                                                      Philadelphia County19 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on February 7, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Celebrated a Birthday party of 9 and had a great time, great service, and great food. Thank you!

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Izakaya Fishtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (267) 310-3554.

                                                    Izakaya Fishtown is rated 3.6 stars by 213 OpenTable diners.

                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                    2 people
                                                    7:00 PM
                                                    Booked 1 time today
                                                    Experiences are available.
                                                    Google Map for Izakaya Fishtown

                                                    1832 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125-2416

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Cross street
                                                      Frankford Avenue x Berks St
                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                      Fishtown
                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                      Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                    • Price
                                                      $30 and under
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      Izakaya, Sushi, Japanese
                                                    • Dining style
                                                      Casual Dining
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Casual Dress
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      Street Parking
                                                    • Payment options
                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Executive chef
                                                      Kevin Yanaga
                                                    • Additional
                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                    • Website
                                                      http://www.byyanaga.com/
                                                    • Phone number
                                                      (267) 310-3554
                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                      We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
                                                    • Private party contact
                                                      Our Private Events coordinator : (267) 310-3554
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