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Pod
3636 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
+1 215 387 1803
site: Pod
#14 of 143 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

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Pod has a fun, futuristic decor (molded rubber, sculpted plastic, and video displays punctuated by a glass exterior curtain wall), generous portions, and a great selection of sushi. The young waitstaff is clad in what looks like Star Trek outfits, and the bathrooms resemble airplane loos. You can self-select the color of your "pod" (a curved semi-private seating area) from nine different pastels, depending on your mood. Another gimmick is the conveyor belt that carries sushi or small, delectable Japanese dishes like sesame-crusted scallops, miso-glazed sea bass, and crepes around an oval seating area with sit-down-light-up stools. (Dishes revolve unclaimed only 20 min. before they're whisked away.) Specialty drinks are $8. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

Main courses $16-$60 (for lobster; most others are in the $25 range); small plates $7-$14,M

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations recommended

Directions

Bus: 21

Area

Between 36th & 37th Streets

Parking

Valet

Hours

Mon-Thurs 11:30am-11pm; Fri 11:30am-midnight; Sat 4pm-midnight; Sun 4-10pm

Information by Frommers

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