Royal Izakaya’s $1,000 nigiri plate is basically art
Chef Jesse Ito usually turns down requests because the dish is so time intensive.
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Americans’ 6 worst sushi-eating habits, according to a star Philly chef
Don't put that pickled ginger on your fish!
This dude apparently ate 45 pieces of sushi in one sitting at Royal Izakaya
Chef and co-owner Jesse Ito's fish creations are fantastic, but it's gonna be hard to beat this record.
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