Pod

Pod is a University City institution, much like the bushes at 40th and Spruce that students wake up in on Sundays. It's been around since the early aughts, and still has the same once-cool color-changing booths and sushi conveyor belt. The menu is devoted to Japanese dishes—mostly sushi and robata plates. You’ll find standard options like crispy pork gyoza, spicy tuna crispy rice, and chicken teriyaki mains large enough to split with the table if you're on a date. It's also a solid choice if you're nearby with a group—or you’re simply celebrating finding your favorite sunglasses among the shrubs after a wild night.