Tokio Global

Formally known as Maru Global.
There is just, nothing like this in Philly. yeah you have the Yakitori Boy but they serve frozen food heated up. (boo) Whereas here, everything is made fresh with good ingredients, including those awesome pancake balls.
I love it here because the food is authentic, delicious, light, and filling. The owners are very hospitable and offer great recommendations; also the menu is very diverse and experimental DONE RIGHT.
This is my new favorite spot in Philly and I highly recommend this to all.

Good snack foods make good neighbors. That’s what I always say.
My Maru Global takoyaki-​makin’ new-​found-​again-​friendos are even closer to my homestead now… I’m telling you, this makes me very happy. Watching them octopus balls get griddled up in their special pan as really good jazz plays in this cozy little spot; that makes me happy too.
Sizzlin takoyaki covered in dancing bonito flakes & a drizzle of spicy mayo, YAAAY!
A hearty homey bowl of Japanese curry rice with big chunks of kabocha, YAAAY!
Yakisoba, Hell Yeah YAAAY!
That was three cheers for artisinal street foods. More wit the homemade Japanese food specialties for me. Yessssssssssssss.
(I just did the thing where I punch the sky).

Tokio Global is the newer version of Maru Global. From what I can tell, the only thing that’s changed is their location. The food is still fantastic and authentic (as far as this white girl from SC can tell!).
Let’s start with the yakisoba, which keeps me coming back again and again. I get chicken in mine and it’s always cooked to order and deliciously seasoned. The ramen noodles are perfectly fried and there’s plenty of crunchy veggies, too. They also offer beef and tofu for most of their dishes.
The forbidden rice, a combination of quinoa, millet, veggies, and I got beef which was thinly sliced and perfect, was fried, too. Not health food, but I didn’t care. I went to town on that rice! (I also noticed that they sell a cold version of it in their cooler.)
We went to the new location for dinner and spent at least $ 10 less than we would have at any other place, especially considering the portions and the quality. Like their old place, they are a low-​key, serve yourself (i.e., if there’s something you want or need, just get it or ask for it) no-​frills place and whatever they’re lacking in waitressing, the owners make up for with their personality and spunk.
They now offer some Japanese beers, too, and will also allow you to buy beers at Head House Café and bring them over if you like.
Special Note: They will also be serving brunch and offering sake, bloody Mary’s and mimosas. Definitely worth checking out, but don’t come with a bunch of people, cause seating is limited.