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$75  + Tip/Tax
Wed, 7/22
5:15 PM & 7:45 PM
Rittenhouse Square

Dancerobot

Day 1: 5-Course Inventive Izakaya Tasting Series

Opened a year ago this September right near Rittenhouse Square, this exceptional Japanese eatery and bar that draws inspiration from izakayas, kissatens, konbinis, and yoshoku cuisine hopped right onto Bon Appétit's List of "9 Must-Visit Restaurants to Try" and Eater’s List of “Best New Restaurants in Philly.” Chef/Owners Jesse Ito and Justin Bacharach, who have helmed the program at the popular Royal Sushi and Izakaya, are delighting diners with inventive dishes like nasu dengaku (broiled eggplant with sweet miso glaze), wafu spaghetti & meatballs, katsu curry, tonteki (grilled Iberico pork secreto with soy apricot glaze and miso brown butter sauce), and saba shioyaki (grilled Norwegian mackerel with ginger and daikon), all served up in a one-of-a-kind ambiance of vibey neon lights and vintage Japanese movie posters. “You can have a fantastic meal at Dancerobot,” reports Infatuation. “A lineup of Japanese comfort food unlike anything else in the city…authentically Philly in its coolest incarnation.” Wow! We can’t wait. Join us, won’t you, for this very special evening!

About the Host:

Justin Bacharach

Co-Chef/Owner

A Bucks County native, Chef Justin Bacharach has been cooking in Philly for more than 15 years, with his longest tenures being at Cheu Noodle Bar and Bing Bing Dim Sum. After also honing his craft at Royal, he and Co-Chef/Owner Ito found a shared work ethic and desire to grow, leading to Dancerobot.

The Lineup

All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Peanut Free. For a list of restrictions/allergies Chef is accommodating, click here.

  1. Nori Cheese Tamagoyaki with Caviar

    sweet & savory japanese style steamed omelette, dashi, mozzarella cheese, nori, golden osetra caviar, salad greens

  2. Kanpachi

    dashi, vinegar sauce, pickled thai chili, crispy fresh panko breadcrumbs, shiso, vibrant chive oil

  3. Kare Pan

    curry donut, braised beef cheek, panko, aonori

  4. Tonteki

    grilled iberico pork secreto, soy & apricot glaze, apple, miso, brown butter puree, snowy cabbage, garlic chip

  5. Matcha Cream Puff

    choux pastry, matcha cream, pistachio paste, macerated seasonal strawberry, matcha powder

Dancerobot

1710 Sansom St

Philadelphia, PA 19103

More Event Info

Dietary Restrictions Accommodation Policy:

Due to the large-format nature of this event, all accommodation requests must be Added To Your Profile, or Emailed To Us no later than 72 hours before the event. Requests submitted after this date will not be accommodated. Additionally, Dancerobot will only be accommodating certain dietary restrictions/food allergies, and they are unable to make menu adjustments based on distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles.

See below for guidance on whether or not they will be accommodating your restriction. Or, if your restriction is not represented below, Contact Us prior to booking tickets for guidance.

  • Vegetarians: There is Roe/Caviar in Course 1, White Fish, Fish Sauce (Fish Ingredients Only) and Bonito Flakes in Course 2, Beef and Oyster Sauce in Course 3 and Pork in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Pescatarians: There is Beef in Course 3 and Pork in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Gluten: There is Gluten in Course 1, Course 2, Course 3, Course 4, Course 5. Substitutions will not be provided.

  • Dairy:
    • Butter: Butter is in Course 3, Course 4, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided
    • Milk/Cream: Milk/Cream is in Course 3, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided
    • Cheese: Cow's Milk Cheese is in Course 1. Substitutions will be provided

  • Shellfish: There is Oyster Sauce in Course 3. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Fish: There is Roe/Caviar in Course 1, White Fish, Fish Sauce (Fish Ingredients Only) and Bonito Flakes in Course 2. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Eggs: There are Eggs in Course 1, Course 3, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Peanuts: This menu is peanut-free.

  • Tree Nuts: There is Pistachio in Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Alliums: There is Onion in Course 2 and Garlic (Cooked) in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Mushrooms: There is White Button, Shiitake and Porcini in Course 3. Substitutions will be provided.

  • Soy: There is Soy Sauce (with Gluten) in Course 1, Soy Sauce (with Gluten) in Course 2, Soy Sauce (with Gluten) in Course 3 and Soy Sauce (with Gluten) and Miso in Course 4. Substitutions will not be provided.

Handicap Accessibility:

This restaurant is handicap accessible. If applicable however, Contact Us with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.

Have Additional Questions?

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