Uchi Philadelphia, in Rittenhouse, serves modern sushi from chef Tyson Cole's team with private dining and walk-in-friendly SevenRooms booking.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Reservations
- SevenRooms
- Booking
- SevenRooms
- Category
- Private room
- Cuisine
- Modern sushi
- Price
- Upscale
- Recognition
- James Beard
Uchi Philadelphia occupies a Rittenhouse address on Sansom Street, the first Northeast outpost of the Austin-based Uchi group founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole. The restaurant extends Cole's non-traditional approach to Japanese cuisine north, pairing sushi technique with ingredients and plating that go beyond classic nigiri-only service.
Day-to-day, the kitchen is led by Head Sushi Chef Josephine Fry and Chef de Cuisine Ford Sonnenberg. The menu includes Uchi staples such as the Hama Chili (yellowtail, ponzu, Thai chili, orange supreme) alongside dishes created specifically for the Philadelphia location, including Kinoko Nabe and Sake Tom Kha. The team has also presented one-off collaborative tasting menus with Cole, Fry and Sonnenberg for special occasions, including a multi-course anniversary dinner.
Reservations run through SevenRooms, and walk-ins are accepted for regular dining. Parties of eleven or more and private dining requests go through a dedicated SevenRooms group-booking link, and a private room is available for events such as corporate gatherings and birthdays. There is no lunch service; the restaurant opens at 4 p.m. daily, closing at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Pricing sits in the upscale range, and patio seating, when offered, is weather dependent.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Uchi Philadelphia?
- Reservations are handled through SevenRooms, and walk-ins are also welcome for regular dining.
- Is there a private dining option?
- Yes, the restaurant has a private room suited to corporate events, birthdays, and similar gatherings, bookable for groups of eleven or more via a dedicated SevenRooms link.
- Does Uchi Philadelphia serve lunch?
- No, there is no lunch service; the restaurant opens daily at 4 p.m.
- Who is the chef behind Uchi Philadelphia?
- The restaurant was founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole, with the Philadelphia kitchen led by Head Sushi Chef Josephine Fry and Chef de Cuisine Ford Sonnenberg.
- What kind of food does Uchi Philadelphia serve?
- It offers modern, non-traditional Japanese sushi dishes such as Hama Chili, Kinoko Nabe, and Sake Tom Kha, priced in the upscale tier.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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