Who is Zama?

After 20 years, Chef Hiroyuki "Zama" Tanaka's dream has come true. Hiroyuki Tanaka, a deeply knowledgeable and passionate chef, is Philadelphia's most revered sushi chef. He opened the restaurant just steps from the historic Rittenhouse Square. Zama is an authentic Japanese restaurant that incorporates modern cooking techniques with the freshest ingredients. Zama presents innovative and visually stunning sushi alongside exquisitely prepared traditional Japanese dishes with a diverse selection of cocktails, Japanese microbrews and wine.

Zama is open for lunch and dinner during Monday through Friday and opens for just dinner on Saturday and Sunday.