Sumo Sushi and Japanese Fusion

Sumo Sushi and Japanese Restaurant is a casual spot that specializes in both traditional Japanese cuisine and fusion-style sushi. Located in Village West on Tilghman Street, it's open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Saturday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. I was looking for a place to grab dinner before going to the movies, and since I hadn't had sushi in a while, I decided to give Sumo a try. Kicked things off with the crispy calamari, which was perfectly fried. It's a familiar favorite, served with a sweet chili sauce that complements it nicely. Next up were the Kani salad and seafood miso soup. While the soup was loaded with seafood, both dishes were fairly average and a bit bland. For the main eve

We came at lunch and got Sushi for 2. It was a big enough portion for the two of us. It offered a choice of miso soup or ginger salad before hand. The miso soup was good. The platter was ok, with some sushi being better than others. I felt the green and cream color sauce was a bit off putting because it looked like tooth paste. The assortment of sushi was nice. I liked their attention to refilling drinks and that the diet Pepsi came with lemons.

I had such a fantastic experience at Sumo Sushi in Allentown! From the moment the food arrived, I was impressed—the display and presentation were absolutely top-notch, almost too beautiful to eat. Every single dish tasted just as good as it looked—fresh, flavorful, and prepared with real care. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the service made the meal even better. I’m already looking forward to my next visit—this is definitely my new go-to spot for sushi in the Lehigh Valley!

Despite arriving for a very late dinner ( after 7pm), midweek, we were seated immediately. They were very busy and we were seated in the back room ( quieter, with less tables/ patrons). We all enjoyed our food: fresh ingredients, and portions were good size and wow- thr presentation of the food was fabulous. While, I ordered a spicy dish- I thought it was sweet vs spicy but I have a high tolerance for spicy foods ( usually eat Thai spicy).

Fast service, although the staff wasn’t overly friendly, just kind of neutral. That said, the food was excellent! Sushi was super fresh with a great variety to choose from. We sat outside, which was nice even in the strip mall setting. Love that it’s BYOB. We will definitely return!