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Ogawa Sushi & Kappo

Edomae omakase / kaisekiTokyo Toyosu sourced23-course omakaseOld CityCounter diningSake pairing

Ogawa Sushi & Kappo is an Old City omakase experience led by master chef Minoru Ogawa, a second-generation Tokyo sushi chef whose family has operated a sushi restaurant in Tokyo's Nippori district for over 50 years. The 23-course menu sources fish monthly from Tokyo's Toyosu market.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Old City
Since
2023
Chef
Minoru Ogawa
Owner
Vy To
Ogawa Sushi & Kappo — authentic edomae omakase / kaiseki restaurant in Philadelphia, Old City
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About
Master chef Minoru Ogawa descends from one of Tokyo's most respected sushi families: his father and brother are recognized master chefs operating a Nippori district restaurant for over five decades. Ogawa himself travels to Japan monthly to source fish directly from Toyosu market, ensuring that every 23-course omakase at this Old City counter reflects the highest standards of Edomae tradition. The restaurant opened in late 2023 and quickly earned a 4.8 rating on OpenTable and outstanding reviews from dedicated omakase diners. The experience runs approximately two hours, at $200 per person for the full counter and $125 per person for a midweek two-person format. The Philadelphia Inquirer documented the restaurant's opening as a major addition to the city's Japanese fine dining landscape.
Neighborhood & visiting

Ogawa Sushi & Kappo sits in Old City, one of Philadelphia's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Second-generation Tokyo sushi master whose family has operated a Nippori restaurant for 50+ years
  • Fish sourced monthly from Tokyo's Toyosu market — Japan quality flown to Philadelphia's Old City
  • 23-course Edomae omakase at $200 per person — one of the most thorough Japanese dining experiences on the East Coast
  • 4.8 rating on OpenTable from dedicated omakase diners — among the highest-rated Japanese counters in Philadelphia

Business ownership is Vietnamese-American (Vy To, Victor Ng, Albert Zheng) but culinary identity and master chef are unambiguously Japanese.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Ogawa Sushi & Kappo

Is Ogawa Sushi & Kappo an authentic edomae omakase / kaiseki restaurant in Philadelphia?
Yes — Ogawa Sushi & Kappo is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for edomae omakase / kaiseki in Philadelphia: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
Where is Ogawa Sushi & Kappo located?
Ogawa Sushi & Kappo is located at 310 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Philadelphia, USA in the Old City neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Ogawa Sushi & Kappo?
Ogawa Sushi & Kappo accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Ogawa Sushi & Kappo?
Ogawa Sushi & Kappo sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for edomae omakase / kaiseki of this format in Philadelphia.
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