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Whether you come for date night, a solo meal for a few rolls, or want to apologize with sake flights to everyone you honked at on your way to this Japanese Old City spot, Tuna Bar's dining room is spacious enough for any of those situations. It’s a relaxing place where they keep the sliding doors open on sunny days, which makes it a great spot for people- and cherry blossom tree-watching.
With small plates like wasabi fried rice, tuna flatbread, wonton soup, and a handful of raw bar selections like oysters and shrimp cocktail, you could make a satisfying meal out even before you get to the sushi rolls. But make room for maki—they're the best thing they have on the menu. If you can’t decide between the rolls, we suggest the Old City, Liberty, or one of their regular house options like the yellowtail and chives. The Old City comes filled with spicy tuna and asparagus, but it’s the creamy rock shrimp that sets it apart. Although the shrimp is crunchy, the rolls remain light while the oniony cream sauce they’re coated in adds a little savoriness to the seafood duo.
The drink menu is full of champagne that’s mostly French, a few sparkling rosès, California reds, and more sake options than questions being thrown around during a game of Guess Who. When you stop by for Happy Hour, they have deals like $2 oysters, $5 California rolls, $7 karaage, and discount rotating wine and bubbly. And with the entire menu ranging from $6 rolls to a $70 chef combination tuna plate, there’s something for nights when you’re in a celebratory mood or when you’re not looking to spend too much.
Food Rundown
Wasabi Fried Rice
Brussels Sprouts
The Rittenhouse Roll
Hurts Roll