Recognizing Royal Sushi & Izakaya, a Philadelphia culinary gem specializing in fresh omakase, for being ranked 32nd on North America's 50 Best Restaurants list.

Recognizing Royal Sushi & Izakaya, a Philadelphia culinary gem specializing in fresh omakase, for being ranked 32 nd on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list. WHEREAS, The inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list was released, celebrating culinary excellence across Canada, the Caribbean, and the United States, showcasing the region’s diversity, creativity, and innovation in dining; and WHEREAS, A group of 300 chefs, restauranteurs, journalists, educators and experienced diners anonymously ranked the restaurants to highlight the most outstanding restaurants on the continent; and WHEREAS, The award ceremony took place on September 25, 2025, at Wynn Las Vegas, where the honorees were distinguished with red scarves and recognized for their remarkable contribution to the culinary arts; and WHEREAS, Chef Jessie Ito having grown up immersed in the traditions of Japanese cuisine at his parents’ renowned sushi restaurant, Fuji, partnered with his father to open their own establishment in Queen Village, bringing a legacy of craftsmanship and dedication to Philadelphia’s culinary scene; and WHEREAS, Royal Sushi & Izakaya offers a highly sought after omakase experience to only 16 guests per evening, with a remarkable waiting list of more than 600 patrons. The menu showcases exceptional ingredients such as dry aged tuna, blackthroat sea perch, Hokkaido uni, and firefly squid; and WHEREAS, Complementing the exquisite cuisine, the restaurant’s bar features an expansive selectio…