Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 7533 reviews

What Kiel Connelly doesn't like about Zama:
The place is beautiful, and very large. The food was good. Moreover, they do a lot of take out business. I waited 1 hour and 15 min for my shashimi, my wife had to wait an additional 10 min for the special roll. I spoke to the manager about the need to match the number of people to the ability to be served. I was impressed with his response. “Don’t tell me how to run a restaurant”. He was arrogant and rude. Sleek hai... View all feedback. What R G likes about Zama:
First time at Zama and I would definitely go back. My husband and I did the chefs tasting menu. Price wise it’s totally worth it. Much less expensive than other tasting menus you’d find in the city. Dishes tasted great and were of decent size. We did order 2 other things on the menu so we were a good stuffed. Our waitress was nice and knowledgeable and plates came out at a good pace. Didn’t have to wait long between... View all feedback.

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Menu
3.6 ★ from 96 reviews
Mustafa
25.05.2020 - 17:00

Food portions small; bizarre tastes. Very comfortable seating but gets too loud. Prices were inflated.

Simone
15.08.2023 - 17:03

Food is just OK, not great, especially for the price I was paying. I got the $100 Omakase (Chef's tasting menu), and my wife got the $59 Chirashi and we were no...

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Estell
07.10.2021 - 08:54

Food was amazing, fish was super fresh probably the best sushi I’ve had in Philly. The only thing that comes close is morimoti . Only thing I didn’t like was th...

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Hunter
22.06.2020 - 02:01

For and service was great. Hostess was rude and condescending. Not a great first impression. Glad we stayed.

Filiberto
12.10.2018 - 08:34

The service was not as friendly as it usually is, but the food was great.

Zama offers a visually stunning dining experience with a varied menu of Japanese cuisine. While some reviewers found the food to be just average for the price, others raved about the quality and taste of the dishes. The service received mixed reviews, with some noting hit and miss experiences with the waitstaff. Despite some issues with service, many reviewers praised the attentive and professional waitresses. The restaurant's ambiance was widely appreciated, with one reviewer calling it the best sushi spot in the city. Overall, Zama seems to be a popular choice for those seeking a unique dining experience with a mix of positive and negative feedback from customers.

Opentable
4.9 ★ from 288 reviews
Luvcitylife
27.10.2024 - 04:36

The tasting menu was wonderful. Crafted and elegant. They do a good job of letting us know what was gluten free.

Jerseydiner
20.05.2024 - 23:48

Zama consistently impresses. The menu offers a fantastic selection, the food is outstanding, and the service is exceptionally friendly. The dishes are beautiful...

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Alejandraa
18.02.2024 - 09:50

Excellent service and delicious food! We ordered the Chef’s Selection of Nigiri, and we would definitely come back for it.

Virgie
18.02.2024 - 09:50

The food and service are excellent! The ambiance is very modern. The eel roll is absolutely amazing!

Darpan
20.05.2024 - 23:48

The service at this restaurant was extremely poor, as my friend found hair in their dish. We had to request the check two times and waited a long time for silve...

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Top-rated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Nella
10.04.2023 - 20:20

For the first time in Zama and I would definitely return. My husband and I tasted the chefs. It's worth it. Much more expensive than other tasting menus you wou...

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Luther
20.09.2021 - 23:09

The tasting menu was incredible. Small portions but over 7 courses it’s definitely filling enough. Best dining experience for Japanese food so far in Philly, be...

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Virginia
24.01.2020 - 01:23

Love every dish we ordered! All taste so special and delicious! Im surprised by each bite! So far the best Japanese food I’ve had that’s not or more

Araceli
24.05.2019 - 11:27

Hip pan-Asian restaurant and bar that serves delicious fresh fish, sushi, entrees and more.

Kendra
30.07.2020 - 22:51

AMAZING! I was searching for a great Japanese restaurant, and now I finally found it! I had the chef 7 courses menu with surf and turf, really worth it! My son...

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Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 537 reviews
Trent
19.09.2023 - 05:30

Stumbled upon Zama randomly exploring near our hotel and it did not disappoint. The spicy lump crab roll may have been the best sushi I’ve ever had. Appetizers...

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anonymous
19.09.2023 - 05:30

Food was great, but I felt like I was on a triple date with the couples sitting next to us.

Jamison
19.09.2023 - 05:30

Great sushi for a good price. Nice place right in the center of town. Tables were a bit too close together but minor peeve.

MeganP
19.09.2023 - 05:30

I visit her pretty regularly. Some favorites are the Red Dragon, Wasabi Lobster, and Truffle Eel Daikon. Everything is great! Ambiance is fab. I will always sta...

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Sheridan
19.09.2023 - 05:30

Very loud Friday night , servers were a bit overwhelmed. Order was a bit old

Google
4.3 ★ from 574 reviews
Paul
18.02.2024 - 09:50

The Cucumber Sake Martini was a refreshing and inventive mix of sake, vodka, and cucumber water. The cucumber water added a crisp, cooling element to the drink,...

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Brian
18.02.2024 - 09:50

Starting with the drinks, the cucumber saketini was refreshingly crisp, striking a wonderful balance between sweet and tart. Meanwhile, the penicillin cocktail...

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valerie
18.02.2024 - 09:50

Joe was fantastic as a server at Zama. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly helpful. We wish him all the best in Philadelphia!

MICHAEL
18.02.2024 - 09:50

Top notch, it's a gorgeous restaurant with phenomenal food great waitstaff. Couldn't have enjoyed myself more if I tried.

Andrew
18.02.2024 - 09:50

The food at Zama is superb. Our 3rd visit and definitely not our last.

Int Restaurants
3.8 ★ from 1057 reviews
R
21.07.2023 - 15:04

First time at Zama and I would definitely go back. My husband and I did the chefs tasting menu. Price wise it’s totally worth it. Much less expensive than other...

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Heng
21.07.2023 - 15:04

Pretty and delicious. Very busy and hard to get a table without reservation. A bit noisy and avoid if you need serious talks.

Damien
21.07.2023 - 15:04

It was fantastic! The food was delightful, and the servers and chefs were very friendly. I absolutely loved the desserts, especially the dark chocolate mousse.

Effat
21.07.2023 - 15:04

This is my second visit to Zama, and I can’t get enough of it. The sushi experience here is truly elevated. The staff is knowledgeable about the menu and offers...

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Mazen
21.07.2023 - 15:04

We opted for the Chef's tasting menu, which came with a detailed description of the dishes, and it was a delightful experience. Additionally, we ordered the esc...

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Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 108 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 608 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.0 ★ from 2634 reviews

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