Yanaga Kappo Izakaya

Great food overall! We ordered a little bit of everything and most of it really hit the spot. The chicken katsu curry was divine and the spicy tuna rice crispy was even better. The kaarage fried chicken was delicious and perfectly cooked. Yki fries were pretty addicting. The blistered shishito peppers were nice and simple. The only thing I wasn’t crazy about was the veggie sando. Service was great so it’s definitely worth a visit.

My third time back and Yanaga, and it didn't disappoint! I love the mini tasting they offer - such a great deal since I can't always spring for the full omakase. The sushi is fresh and delicious, the cocktails are creative and complex, and the happy hour deals are so worth it! I tried the wagyu hot dog for the first time and even though I came there for the raw fish, that was a standout menu item for me. The ambiance is laid back and fun, never pretentious. The waitresses and friendly and knowledgeable and never made me feel rushed. I already can't wait to be back!

Yanaga Kappo-Izakaya has a cool, kitschy vibe with anime, wall art, and neon decor. The sushi is creative (Northern Libs Trio) but also offers standard cut hand rolls as well. A good selection of drinks (sake juice box!) and mocktails. The soft serve green tea ice cream was a nice ending to our meal. Next time, we'll try the omakase. A unique choice for Japanese food if you're in Philly.

My boyfriend and I wanted to try something new in the Northern Liberty area as we frequent the area quite a bit, and decided to give Yanaga a try. After just one dine in experience, it's become one of our new favorite spots to eat, and it's definitely on the restaurant rotation for when we go out to eat! The place is very decked out with anime stickers, manga panels, and the like, while also playing different kinds of anime on the TVs they have on premise. I really recommend the spot, for just the food alone even if you don't like anime.

The vibes in here were incredible with cool lighting and anime on the TVs. Staff were all super nice and the food came out quickly. I came with a group of 4 and we ordered the chicken yakisoba, tuna tartare, eel roll, 1/2 chicken special (not pictured) maki special (not pictured) and YKI fries (not pictured). The maki special and eel roll were delicious, but the eel roll really didn’t have that much eel in it. The flavors in the chicken yakisoba were incredible — the dish was just a touch oily. Tuna tartare was nothing special and the 1/2 chicken special was too sour — it sort of tasted like Tabasco sauce. Overall the portions were a little small for the price. 3/4 of us left hungry. It might not be a great place to try family style tbh. I’d recommend the yakisoba and the rolls for individ