Yong Kim, whose Bluefin sushi restaurants in East Norriton and Bala Cynwyd routinely appear on many aficionados’ best-of lists, has been eager to open in Center City.
Soon, he may get his wish. Kim confirmed to me the rumor that he is in negotiations for a stand inside Reading Terminal Market, which has been sushi-less since Tokyo Sushi Bar closed in May 2014. The exact location is the former 12th Street Cantina, which buttoned up in November after 36 years.