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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is a bit hard to find because its right off the highway. I got lost the first time around. However, I went there thrice. 3 times it was fantastic. If I can made my way here again, I would...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
excellent! what more to say.
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you like tuna you have to get the tuna rolls here, they are melt in your mouth creamy. it's one big piece instead of chopped up bits you get elsewhere. the soba noodles are great also. if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
really? I just don't think this place should have the average rating that it does. it's just not that good. -NEGATIVE points for location. raise your hand if you just can't wait to drive into camden...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I arrived with a date, a bottle of sake and built-up expectations (about the sushi, not the date). We walked in, and were soon seated by the hostess, who seemed a bit frazzled as the place was at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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I always believe the services is just as important as the food. Base on the reviews I was excited to go to Sagami. My g/f work in haddonfield and she get out of work at 5:00pm on Sat. I figure, it's a perfect...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the best sushi place you are going to find in South Jersey. The fish is always fresh with deep, rich colors and an atmosphere that brings an authentic Japanese vibe.If you love sushi, go...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an awesome Japanese place. I went with my Japanese friend's family, and they are regulars there. Apparently the same owner has had it for thirty years, and always saves them a table.The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place sort of average. But had the spicy tuna roll satisfied my palette, I would be more willing to go back. I am a sushi lover who HATES wasabi (I've never been a fan of horseradish.)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in the Philadelphia area. It's difficult to get to, but well worth it. Freshest fish in the area, bar none.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice. Once with my mom, and last night with my girlfriend. When I visited Sagami last night around 6:30 it was packed, but they had no trouble seating us without a reservation. We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! Very authentic. Good food! Very fresh. My only complaint is minor...the service took forever, but I must say that they were extremely busy and this was around the holidays. That...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Plagued once again with a craving for sushi, I decided it was time to check out Sagami. After hearing so many great things about the place, I'm not sure why it took me 2 years to go to a restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it is still byfar my most fav place for chirashi (yes i've been to tomoe TWICE EW and tons of other places in nyc) and overall good authentic cheap japanese meal! this is why... first off service!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
probably the best sushi in the philadelphia area but minus a point for EVERYONE knowing this (i mean EVERYONE...it is SO crowded and reservations mean nothing).
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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If you like decent Japanese food in Philadelphia area, this is the place to go. I would not even try anything else unless you go to Morimoto. They serve traditional Japanese food as opposed to fusion food. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A special place! Sagami is a magical little gem that has NEVER failed to please. From the moment I first had the fortune to dine at this restaurant over ten years ago, I realized it would be my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived in Philadelphia for 8 years and have only managed to make it to Sagami 5 times, but it never disappoints! My boyfriend and I went there tonight to celebrate our anniversary and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sagami is aite... Its pretty good for Philadelphia/New Jersey. The chirashi was pretty good with large slices of good quality fish but a little pricey. The only thing I didnt like about the place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty impressed. I went down to have dinner with two of my friends last weekend. After reading all the reviews we thought it would be worth an hour and a half trip down.The place was packed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sagami is one of those special places....you know what i mean--it's the go to for a first date, to take a business lunch/dinner, to make good impressions on people.i love the darkened dining, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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I am a Japanese guy who travels entire world, and found this sushi restaurant as one of the best "Chirashi sushi" in the US. Whenever I have a chance to travel to Philadelphia area, I stop to eat "Chirashi...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sagami is worth the drive across the bridge. If you don't mind the dark atmosphere and dated decor you will be find. It is by far the most fresh and most delicious sushi I have ever had. The menu...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty much the best sushi I've ever had. The spicy tuna handroll was amazing. As was the salmon. So fresh it just melts in my mouth like butter!The other things on the menu such as miso soup and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, had the 1) Kama (yellowtail jowels), 2) sashimi, 3) chirashi. Would have to say the kama was cooked fine, but there was too much salt on it. The sashimi was a mixed bag. The scallops were small...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious!fun place for Sushi & other tasty Japanese food.make a reservation!!!It's always crowded.The parking is tough.BYOB.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Food is always great, service is always great. Sagami gets crowded quickly, so reservations or going early would be recommended. My only complaint is they offer only one vegetarian entree- vegetable tempura. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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I have been there 3 times recently. Service was quick, food delicious and price reasonable.
openlist - user review - 07/20/2008
3.0 of 5 stars.
They have the best eel around! Sushi is very fresh. The atmosphere is dark and crowed.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I went the first time and were thoroughly unimpressed. We heard so many great things before, and so many after, that we went a second time to give it another shot.Turns out it was worse....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish that this place was not hyped up to me the way it was prior to me trying it for the first time a few years ago. If I had just sauntered in without knowing anything, I probably would have found...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this is the best Sushi place in our area. They undergo some road construction at the current time but it's definitely must try place.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the freshest least pretentious place you'll find sushi. Many times I've driven 25 miles from Northwest Philly, past hundreds of sushi places, to eat at Sagami. It's been consistent for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sagami may be the best place in the Philadelphia area for basic sushi. You won't find crazy designer rolls here, just straight up yellowtail maki and tuna nigiri. The sushi is always very fresh and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Watch who is making your sushi! If you would truly appreciate traditional sushi "NIGIRI" or Sashimi ( Sagami serves old fashioned Japanese, like you will find in Tokyo), I would insist to sit in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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We have been going to Sagami since I was a small child. It has experienced some changes as all restaurants that last a while do and I think the menu is less authentic and more Americanized than it used to be....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Excellent sushi for dining in, but you may go hungry if you want to carry out. Sagami has on repeat occasions refused customers take-out orders, claiming their chefs are too busy to take orders. It's really a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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This is one of the original Japanese restaurants in South Jersey. And it's still one of the best. The service is good and the atmosphere is nice. The menu is extensive and you won't be disappointed in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Sagami was the first place I ever ate sushi. I'm spoiled, because nothing else compares! Been going there for years, and will for years to come. Fresh fish, great service, comfortable atmosphere. I highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent. Don't listen to the haters. You will feel like a giant here--especially in a booth. But the servers were friendly and quick. I thought the sushi was phenomenal--and my fave is always...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm confused as to how my fellow yelpers have steered me so wrong after all of the faith I put into your opinions. If you want to have some chicken terriyaki, go here. If you want awesome sushi,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything the other reviewers have it on is spot on. The food is just fantastic, and even using that term i feel like i'm understating it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best sushi in Philly isn't in Philly.It's in a little hole in the wall in Collingswood, NJ (on the Camden border) ten minutes from the BF bridge.If you're looking for a trendy place or ambiance,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
incomparable to ANYTHING found in philadelphia or its outlying areas. I will gladly pay the big bill we rack up every time! their sushi is always fresh & made with awesome skill. sit at the counter...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being new to Philadelphia, I made my first trip over the bridge for Sagami and it was worth it. Good thing we made reservations because the place was packed on a Friday night! I appreciate the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"In Japan: acceptable" That's what he said. He is my friend Hiroshi from Japan, who lost about 20 pounds in two years in Philadelphia, because he found the food so bad. Not so Sagami. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi I ever found in NJ. Which isn't saying much. Worth the price.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OHHH MY GOD THE SUSHI THE SUSHI OHHH MY GOD!Unreal, I didn't ever think I'd be admitting this...but here I go...(deep breath) New Jersey is...in fact good for something. That's right...they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm one of the tall people (5'10") that Chris L. warns should watch their forehead upon walking into this restaurant, but thats the only thing you'd need to watch out for. Sagami is the best sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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My first experience at Sagami I ordered the fish bowl. My Dad ordered sushi. When I first tasted his plate I loved it!!! By the end of the night I had taken his array of a la carte. This experience was over 7...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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Truly Sagami has the best sushi in the Philadelphia area. Not only is it extremely fresh, the selection and variety are outstanding. Barring the location, right off the highway in Collingswood, once you step...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best japanese restaurant in South Jersey (and perhaps all of Jersey, but I haven't tried too many in North Jersey). The restaurant looks like a traditional japanese restaurant and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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This little place has excellent food and very friendly service. The menu is relatively short but everything I tried was excellent. I highly recomend the yellow tail and tempura. We did not bring any wine but...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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This is a bento box of a restaurant packed tight with some of the best sushi and Japanese cuisine around. If what you seek is serenity, however, you might want to keep on looking. Sagami is always a whirlwind...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2006
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I have been going to Sagami's for years and just love it. We don't get there much anymore because of the little one's, but plan to go back again real soon. Just wanted everyone to know how wonderful the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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My friends and I went to Sagami Japanese Restaurant for a friend's birthday and we all were exceptionally pleased with the entire dining experience. The food was fantastic and a Japanese friend who was there...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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I have tried many Japanese restaurants in South Jersey, and Sagami is still by far the best. I broug...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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If you are lamenting the fact that there is a lack of good Japanese restaurants in Philadelphia, and...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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Minutes away from Ben Franklin or Walt Whitman bridge on Rt 130 South lays a Japanese restaurant tha...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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Having visited Japan as the occupying force in 1945 and again laterafter its great rebuilding. The rice at SAGAMI is remeniscent of that eaten while climbing FUJI SAN. This restaurant provides atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2003
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While ambience is slightly better than mediocre, the service is just ok, and the prices aren't a steal... AND the fact I have to drive to NJ - I really love the sushi here! Very fresh, and reasonable portions....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2003
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Sagami is an original stand-out restaurant! Bustling at lunch and dinner the food is authentic (I've brought some experts) and phenomal in taste as well as presentation. The atmosphere is charming and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2003
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I hesitate to give this gem a good review b/c I prefer the crowds stay away from jersey's little secret...but since it was SO good, the restaurant deserves the plug. The excellent service and the feel of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2003
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they have great Japanese food and the perfect sushi bar. A great first date or romantic evening.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2002
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I no longer go to Sagami, although the sushi is one of the best, used to be #1 in the tristate. The reason I no longer frequent the restaurant has a lot to do with the service, in particular the owner. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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This is one of my favorite restaurants. The sushi is always beautiful and delicious! Addicting!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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Kid friendly, great food, BYOB, good service. I highly recommend Sagami.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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