Midtown Lunch

Philly has numerous sushi spots with identical lunch specials, 3 rolls and a miso soup for around $11 (or 2 rolls for $8). It is a fine lunch; fast, pretty healthy, and salty. The problem is that the rolls they let you choose from are the boring ones. You know, the veggie ones, california rolls, or what I go for- the simple spicy tuna. Sometimes, though, you just to indulge in one of those fully loaded, crazy rolls that are served at dinner, but  at a lunch time price.

Chinamoto recently opened by Tashan on Broad Street two months ago. The space has a modern, trendy ambiance. There is a sushi bar, which is a big part of the menu, but Thai and Chinese plates are also available during lunch. And along with the 3 roll for $11 deal, are a few dinner menu style signature sushi rolls.  

 The heartier rolls are all $12 and come with miso soup. The same rolls on the dinner menu are $14 without soup. So its a tiny savings, but still something, right? The miso soup that came along was no fancier than any standard sushi place.

  The Sex on Beach comes with shrimp tempura and spicy tuna inside, plus white tuna and avocado on top. There were 8 big, satisfying  pieces. I was surprised to find that I was full after the soup and roll.

Chinamoto’s lunch  has some under $10 noodle plates that might be worth checking out. Though $12 for one roll is not a “deal” it was nice to treat myself to a fancy lunch time roll. I would recommend this spot to anyone looking for a more upscale Asian fusion or sushi lunch.

Chinamoto, 777 S Broad St, 215 875-9777