Vic Sushi Bar

Tiny place but the food is amazing and they are really quick to get you everything. Very expedient!

Man, do I miss Vic’s. This is a special place — super small and definitely not great for groups, but a gem in the city. My favorites here are the tuna dumplings and the tiger roll, and my regular go-​to is the alaskan roll.
I used to work at a small sushi joint in a grocery store, and usually, if it’s cheap sushi, you get what you pay for. But at Vic’s, you cannot beat the 3 rolls for $ 10.95. I’ve also been to expensive sushi restaurants, and while they definitely have a different level of quality, I am just as satisfied at Vic’s, and my stomach gets full while my wallet stays happy.

Came here for a date with my girlfriend and I have to say that I am a fan. The price wasn’t bad and the food was pretty good. The two od us opted for one of their party platters because we can both eat alot lmfao. The only downside to this place was the room to sit. This place is definitely a better place to bring food home from then to eat there. All and all really good sushi for the price and I would absolutely come here again probably to get take out though.

Good solid sushi bar that’s small in size but big on taste and flavors. The three sushi chefs behind the counter appear to be always doing something as people quickly move in and out of the place. There are people who swear by Vic and it’s easy to see why. The fish is always fresh because this a really popular place. I’d dare say that getting your tuna or salmon here rivals the tuna or salmon you can get at any of the big-​name sushi restaurants I won’t name. Some of my faves here are the scallop sushi, anything with white tuna, anything with yellowtail, and the Ocean Brother. I did try the Princess roll (the highest priced item on their menu) once, but it wasn’t my favorite. Try the Rainbow roll instead.

The sushi here is amazing! 5 star food, 3 star prices. They have some good deals if you’re not picky about what you’re getting, but if you want the «specialty» type rolls it can add up quick! Definitely somewhere I will continue to go if I’m up for paying a little more.
Two must try items: Tuna dumplings and Sansom roll. If I could give the Tuna Dumplings 10 stars, I would. The tuna is really fresh, and the avocado salad on the inside is to die for. The Sansom roll is a shrimp tempura base roll with every kind of fish on top and some tasty sauces added. I’m craving these two things just writing this.
I would recommend going with take out from here since space to sit is definitely not guaranteed. I went to get take out for a later dinner, and there were a few seats open, but I would imagine it is hard to find a spot during normal dining times.

Wow! First off, the food was fantastic! I ordered 4 rolls total: the Alaskan roll, Spicy Salmon roll, Crazy Roll, and a White Dragon roll. On top of that, my guest and I also had a miso soup. The miso soups were okay, but with a touch of soy sauce, it made it much better. But on to the good stuff. The sushi came out quickly and was presented nicely as well. The regular rolls come with 8 pieces for a cheap price too! I’ll take 8 pieces over 6 pieces any day! The special rolls were outstanding. Try the CRAZY ROLL. The crab mix on the roll was so tasty.
I docked 1 star solely due to space issues. There is literally no where to sit besides at the sushi bar. No tables, nothing. So, odds are you are going to have to wait unless you get lucky.
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves sushi, and for a cheap price!

You cannot go wrong with this place when you’re craving sushi. or not! The ambience is very intimate, and it’s a wonderful experience to sit at the bar while your rolls are prepared by deft hands.
They have a 3 basic roll deal that can’t be beat. We’ve tried different specialty rolls each time and liked them all.
Wouldn’t recommend the miso soup though, the broth is flavorless, and it could definitely use some more nori and tofu.
Don’t forget to bring your wine along since this is a BYO!

I really like this place because it’s extremely unassuming! The restaurant is a tad small and I believe that the majority of their orders are take-​out lunch, but if you’re looking for a cozy place for lunch, I would recommend coming here-​early!
They have a 3 roll special ($ 10.95) that is not only for lunch, but can be ordered at any time of the day, which is unique from other sushi joints. Their ingredients are fresh and delicious!
My only complaint is the use of disposable dining ware. Call me a hippie, but I appreciate when businesses are conscientious of their carbon footprint. But to fair, I’m not sure if they have the dishing capacity in their tiny little spot! Anyways, with a try! Give it a go!

Two words– delicious sushi! The fish is fresh and there is a lot of fish in the specialty rolls! Another steal– the party platters! Lots and lots of fish, simple rolls, but a great bargain.
Per recommendation of all other Unilocalers out there– ordered the tuna dumplings which were as great as described. ordered for the rest of the party and hey were quite happy with that choice.
Warning– seating inside is very, very limited– single 4 or 5 person table and some bar seating. Take out is a great option. Will allow you to drink your wine while you wait for a seat :)
Delivery/​take out is a good option to keep in mind for the future

Vic Sushi Bar is the perfect hole in the wall no fuss sushi restaurant. There’s barely seating for 6 people, most people do take out. BYOB is always a plus. Most of the customers know the staff by name. The sushi is super fresh. When I go out to sushi, I always prefer an authentic divey place as opposed to an upscale Americanized sushi fusion place and this is definitely my go-​to. I went twice in the first week!
TIP: Get the tuna dumplings!

Three rolls for $ 11. That is all.
Okay but really, you seriously cannot pass up a place that sells three rolls for $ 11. Granted there are a few other places that sell these special deals, but Vic delivers A+ quality and quantity for the prices they offer.
The restaurant is very small, offering mostly only bar seating and one table that seats around four to six people. It’s definitely more of a take-​out/​grab-​n-​go type of place. If you’re considering dining in, it is a BYO!
Their three roll specials is probably one of the best in the area. A lot of rolls to choose from that fits that special, and sushi chefs don’t skimp out on the quantity. My favorites include the spicy salmon and the spicy tuna amongst these rolls. Their special rolls are also great — definitely filling and their menu will have something for everyone.
This isn’t a fancy sushi restaurant so don’t expect the freshest fish. But for what you’re paying and for the amount you’re getting, Vic is a great place to come to.
Note: tuna dumplings are apparently a must-​try here. I came here with my boyfriend, and the people sitting next to us made us promise that we order that next time we come in! Looks yummy!

Disappointed by my last visit to Vic Sushi, which was definitely not as good.
The maki rolls were not well-​formed. Special rolls were smaller. There was very little eel in the Yellow Dragon roll. The Black Dragon had a bit more eel, but the roll was malformed, perhaps because it wasn’t filled properly (almost like it had been rolled with too much empty space inside, and then collapsed).
Service was not good. It was difficult to get the attention of the staff the whole time we were there.
There were also problems with payment. First, it was difficult to get her to give me the itemized receipt. When I finally got it, there was a mistake on it – they had overcharged. I can’t say whether it was a genuine mistake, but when you overcharge customers and make it difficult for them to see the discrepancy, that’s definitely a service problem (at least).

Jared J and I had some time to kill before going to a comedy show and decided to have a platter. When we got there, the place was packed (all seven seats), but magically some space opened up and we got a couple of things.
He got the three roll special ($ 11) and ordered three rolls of his choice. I got the tuna and salmon combo ($ 18), which came with miso soup, nigiri, and a roll each of salmon and tuna. About four minutes later, Jared and I were chewing down on some fresh sushi.
They know what they’re doing here – the entire operation is very spartan and old-​school, but the rolls are great and it’s an intimate space. Perfect location for a lightning speed stop if you are hungry and have some time to kill.

YUM! Just finished take out from Vic Sushi. I’ve had the opportunity to dine in and take out and I recommend skipping dining in if you have the opportunity. The space is really tight with seating for 10 at most and you can’t really see them making the sushi the way it’s setup. Seating is first come, first serve, with a relatively quick turnaround of guests. The space is clean and they are pretty friendly with how busy they can get between take out and dining in (some times a little overwhelming to witness). The take out option is just as good quality and you can eat your (soon to be) favorite sushi roll in the comfort of your own home, free of judgment when you end up covered in sauce because you can’t handle chopsticks (this may or may not have just happened to me).
If you are here for the first time you HAVE to get the tuna dumplings. Promise me. I tell everyone I can about them. I make people go to dinner here with me just for them. I some times dream about them (OK, an exaggeration but you get the point). They are on the pricey side, but if you’re eating with someone, it’s worth splitting the cost (2 about the size of my palm to an order for $ 10). They make the dumpling «skin» (is there an actual term for this that I am unaware of?) out of sushi grade tuna and fill it with the most delicious of avocado salads. Then they drizzle it with Sriracha mayo and eel sauce (salty and tangy) to top it all off.
My favorite roll is the Sansom roll. It’s a seemingly standard tempura shrimp roll on the inside, but on the outside it’s topped with salmon, tuna, masago, scallions, and avocado and then drizzled with Sriracha mayo and eel sauce (I see you’re picking up on a theme here). I’ve also tried the Holiday roll, which is a nice alternative if you don’t like the typical seaweed roll. But I usually order the same roll every time I go here — it’s that good.
If you’re craving sushi, I suggest this place! It’s my favorite sushi place in Philly and any time anyone asks for a sushi recommendation I tell them to go here!

I’ve never actually dined in at Vic but it is my go to for take out sushi! The 3 roll special for $ 12 comes with 24 pieces and is both filling and delicious. Last time I asked for fluke and avocado instead of the salmon for the alaska roll, and they were more than happy to accommodate.
Two must try items on their menu: 1) the tuna dumplings (they can be pricey but worth trying at least once!) and 2) the sansom special roll.

I AM IN LOVE!!! Every single part of my experience here was wonderful, from the ambiance to the food to the entire establishment.
Firstly, Vic’s is a hole-​in-​the wall sushi joint with only 8 – 10 seats. I came here around 2 PM with a friend and brought a bottle of wine. We sat down, hassle-​free, at the (only) table, picked up a menu from the bar, and started searching for what sounded good. Meanwhile, we were sipping our wine and water, slowly working at the entire bottle.
We ended up picking 3 specialty rolls and an order of tuna dumplings. The tuna dumplings came out quickly, and it was my first time having them but I’d heard so many great things – my expectations were not disappointed. Yes, it’s very pricey ($ 5 per dumpling!), but the delicious combination of tempura flakes, avocado, and tuna wrapping is completely worth it.
Our sushi order came out quickly, set in beautiful formation. I especially liked the spicy combo roll, as it had the most ratio of fish in the roll. The other two (Sansom Roll and Lucky Roll) were also delicious, but I think I was craving pure fish rather than avocado after those tuna dumplings!
Overall, a perfect experience. Bring a date or a friend (just one!), a bottle of wine, and prepared to be transported to Japan.

SUSHI: overall taste is pretty good, I would recommend the 3 roll special (24 pieces total for $ 10.95). However, the sushi is small pieces. Compared to other places, the sushi quality is pretty good though
TUNA DUMPLINGS: not worth the hype. It’s pretty small and I can easily make it at home lol. (Thin piece of sashimi with a mixture of avocado and tempura flakes on the inside)
SERVICE: had better… While we were eating, one of the sushi chefs were pounding the tuna to prep the dumplings. It was really loud and gave me a headache — couldn’t they have done it in the back instead of right in front of you? Lol I do give them credit for making the sushi efficiently though lol
*note: it’s really small and squished in here

All good ol’ uncle Vic.
So I decided to host a sushi party and I hit up Vic Sushi Bar for a large order. Something along the lines of spicy salmon, spicy tuna, Alaska roll, California roll, futomaki, yellowtail role, and eel role with a couple of sides of seaweed salad.
Kudos for them to getting the order together. However big the order, the sushi crafts were lack luster. Many rolls fell apart when my guests were eating them. Also, many roles that we had were misshaped, contained ingredients which they are not supposed to be made of, and utterly smashed in to go containers. Yes the sushi was tasty, no it was not supreme.
Finally, they forgot to give me any chopsticks. We made due, yet that was still a fatal error of the sushi bar.
PROTIP: They do not accept american express.

I hate to be such a sushi stickler, but yet again I’m failing to understand why sushi restaurants serving overpriced, low quality fish can get such high ratings.
Tuna dumplings
A tuna dumpling is essentially a flattened piece of tuna stuffed with a premixed avocado filling. My problem with this appetizer is when you flatten tuna, a usually firm fish, you end up with a mushy product. The avocado is very soft, leading to a dish that is mushy on mushy. This is not a good deal at $ 5/​dumpling.
White dragon roll
This is a basic roll topped with white tuna and drizzled with thick soy sauce. Having worked at a sushi restaurant before, I can assure you that dragon rolls should be topped with eel sauce. The white tuna did not have a firm bite nor the usual oily feel. The temperature was uneven — room temperature fish topping, but cold roll underneath.
I am being really picky in my review because I left hungry despite paying $ 17 after tax and tip for lunch. For this price, I would expect Vic to deliver on either quantity or quality. I will not be coming back and I definitely would not recommend Vic to anyone.

Vic’s sushi is great for ordering out if you don’t want to wait for seating (very limited, about 12 – 15 ppl). Overall fairly quick service (15 min to prep 2 specialty rolls and 3 roll special for take out in my case).
I recommend the 3 roll special to get the bang for your buck as you get to choose any 3 off the rolls & hand rolls list (*these rolls are smaller than the specialty rolls). I personally got the Alaskan, spicy salmon, and spicy tuna roll being a salmon and tuna lover.
For specialty rolls, I highly recommend the Sansom roll — it will not disappoint! It’s popping with a fusion of sweet, savory, and refreshing all in one bite! I also recommend the Best Friends roll for all you salmon lovers like me with a fair slice of salmon on each piece as well as more inside the roll itself.
Overall, if you and your friend are really hungry and craving sushi, I recommend getting two specialty rolls and the 3 roll special to fill up 2 people.
Price is ok when comparing to other nearby sushi places in my opinion, otherwise great place to get fresh and fairly quick sushi!

Etwas überraschend findet man auf der Sansom Street in Philly richtig Kultur nette Restaurants, ein Comedy Theater, richtig unamerikanisch :)
Dann kommt man zu diesem Sushi Laden. Eigentlich ist es ein Lieferservice, hat aber Platz für so 4 Leute an der Bar und einen kleinen Tisch für 4, an den wir uns zu fünft gekuschelt haben.
Das Sushi is sensationell. Frisch, lecker. Preislich super. Halt nur klein die Bude, aber es lohnt sich da vor Ort zu essen.
Warum dann nur 3 Sterne? Naja, wir sind in Pennsylvaniaes gibt kein Bier in der Bude, kein Sake, nix mit Allohol. Und es ist halt klein. wie gesagt