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Ajisai

4.2 (140 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Samantha E.

We visited Ajisai for a friend's birthday dinner on a Monday night. We were a party of 9 and they accompanied us well considering there is so much going on with ordering I stuck to ordering tartars, sushi and sushi rolls. The fish was good except the Escolar which I normally love but this seemed very different. They brought our food quickly and took plates quickly and took additional ordered quickly. The place operated well! The birthday friend got her meal for free and got to spin a wheel for a price It was pretty good for a buffet sushi restaurant.

The ayce menu is HUGE! So much to choose from and all of it was tasty and fresh.
Mythy T.

Great ayce sushi deal. The food was good and the servers attentive. Ate so much sushi and it was only $40. Can't beat that price for sushi any where.

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Christa S.

This was our first time visiting AJisai. The atmosphere was so interesting. Loved the screens on the walls projecting peaceful changing backgrounds. We went at 3:00pm on Saturday. So the restaurant wasn't crowded at all. We were informed that all weekends or holidays no matter what time you come in you get the dinner all you can eat pricing. There were so many sushi rolls to choose from. All sushi that we tried was fresh and tasty. The hibachi. Was amazing! The tempura shrimp was so yummy. They have so much to offer on the menu from ramen, teriyaki , lo mein, so many different appetizers to try. The time from when you requested an item and it was delivered was brief. I was surprised how fast the service was. The waitress was friendly, helpful and attentive. We enjoyed it and will be back.

Sarah S.

Haven't been here in about 3 months. It's always my go to when I have an all day thing at Moffitt. Starved by the end and look forward to the variety of the AYCE that works for my husband and I. We lucked out with the same wonderful waiter that gave us even more personalized service too. My husband had his usual sushi favorites the sashimi, Mt. Fuji rolls, eel rolls, Ajisai rolls, USF rolls all delicious. I had all cooked salmon, steak and shrimp hibachi and teriyaki. I double ordered because you only get a few shrimp or one piece of salmon so you need to be specific when ordering that or just double it like I did. My husband and I share the vegetables so it works for us. The place has a cool vibe you'll probably see lots of USF students working there and also filling the restaurant too. It was a late Tuesday night and the restaurant which is huge was half full at 8 pm with great turnover. We always try to order one new roll and this time it was the snow roll. It was shrimp, avocado, mango and cucumber ( no cream cheese). We were disappointed because the shrimp was mushy, no mango in it and just a gummy taste. Wound up telling our waiter and he wanted to get us a new one but we just felt we didn't want to give it another try. Everything else that night was delicious and tasted fresh. For dessert we only got chocolate ice cream which was really good. Sometimes I get the sesame balls for dessert too if you're wanting a suggestion to add to ice cream on the AYCE menu. All in all I was starved from almost 24hrs of fasting so the restaurant did not disappoint!!! It's not far from the hospital and makes a good stop before the long drive home too.

Kristine N.

The sushi here is very creative and unique! I do think the lunch portions lack fish and shrimp. I noticed that the menu has a lot of veggie and fruit additions, but the rolls don't necessarily have a lot of seafood. The service was spotty, but it wasn't necessarily a problem. I do enjoy the decor in this restaurant, and I still think that it is one of the best places to go if you want sushi on a budget!

Anya B.

Definitely the place to be for all you can eat sushi and hibachi. One of my favorite lunch spots.

USF Dream Roll and Yummy Roll
Macy M.

First experience for me in an all you can eat sushi restaurant. The speed of service is definitely there. No complaints about that at all! The food is phenomenal and well worth every penny and I loved the appetizers. All the food (except sushi rolls) comes in a tapas portion so it's not terrible and you can easily finish it. Strongly recommend not ordering more than you can consume because you do get charged for leaving tons of leftovers. Other than that... definitely a great place to dine if you're able to consume tons of sushi. I stopped at 2 rolls and some appetizers LOL.

Sushi taco inside- tempura shrimp, avocado and spicy mayo
Juanita S.

We tried this restaurant out last week and was pleasantly surprised to find there was an all you can eat option for lunch and dinner! Under AYCE are appetizers like crab Rangoon and seaweed salad along with many sushi rolls, hibachi AND RAMEN! Just make sure you only get what you truly can eat or you'll be charged extra. This restaurant resides in the old Shells building but when you step through the door, you'd never believe it! The service was impeccable- fast, friendly and very helpful as we navigated the menu. Can't wait to to come back to explore more! Pro Tip- come starving so you have room lol

Beautiful decor
Kara S.

Great menu for the price and excellent service! The place has great decor including a projector wall and amazing bar!

Ramen from AYCE. So satisfying.
Thanh-Van L.

Ajisai was a pleasant surprise. Went here for the first time with my family who are sushi snobs and they couldn't stop talking about it. Fast service, unlimited roe, fresh and fast rolls. Large variety on the AYCE menu. Prices about standard I think it's $30 or so for dinner and less for AYCE lunch. On top of the rolls, you can get RAMEN!!! Included in AYCE. And it's GOOD. The bowl is medium to small sized and after stuffing myself I was able to eat most of it. Mainly because it was soo good. The servers put in your order at the table so it comes asap versus waiting for them to return to POS station (love this new system). Our service was good and waitress was nice. The aesthetic is....unique. I'm not sure who the graphics on the wall are targeting but it's giving "sushi restaurant on international drive in orlando by Disney". Not saying it's good or bad. Take it how you want. Lots of tables and can accommodate large parties comfortably which is nice as well!

Jaslyn C.

Amazing sushi and hibachi options as well as choosing to do the all you can eat. I love how they bring out smaller portions at a time for the hibachi and you can just ask for meat and veggies if you don't want fried rice . Our waitress was friendly and happily went over the menu items with us since it was our first time . I'm looking forward to coming back to Tampa for this staple !

Chayla A.

The food was delicious and very generous on the portions. The ambiance in the restaurant was super luxurious. Will definitely be back, 10/10!!

Silvia R.

TLDR; Great atmosphere offering buffet & a la carte options. There is a lunch and dinner buffet, with dinner buffet also being offered during lunch & having more options. Fresh food, very attentive servers. Really recommend! I've only ever had the buffet option here. Lunch is about $22/person, dinner is around $32/person. The dinner menu has more sushi options & more options with raw salmon and more expensive slices of fish. They do offer the dinner menu even at lunch hours if you prefer !!! That being said, I opt for the lunch menu as I love the sushi offered. The food always comes out promptly, the servers are always kind and willing to put in more orders. Tastes fresh & always well made. Well proportioned and you're not getting excessive amounts of rice. Also on the buffet menu is hibachi, teriyaki, fried rice, ramen (dinner menu), and other appetizers (crab Rangoons mmmm). The atmosphere is really nice. Would recommend! I've been back many times!

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Tanto - crafted cocktail

Tanto

4.8(20 reviews)
6.6 mi

Went to dinner solo and called the restaurant ahead of time as the app wouldn't let be book a…read morereservation for 1. They were super accommodating and told me just to come in. The hostess was pleasant when arriving and presented herself with exceptional sleek style. Someone brought me a palate cleanser drink which was rhubarb and lemongrass water. It was smooth and refreshing. The server guided me through the cocktail menu which was an exploration all its very own. I choose the cocktail called Opposite Day- Japanese whiskey, sweet Sauvignon Blanc, salted wine and roasted beets- twist on a whiskey sour but flipped! Oysters were light and fresh and the juice in the shell was precision clean. It really pops the flavors of the oyster. Yellowtail jalapeño handroll- it is designed to be eaten similar to a taco. The yellowtail was superbly fresh, the jalapeno was a mild touch to accompany the dish and didn't try to be the star. and the homemade soy sauce didn't over power the fish. Duck leg finished with a Szechuan spice and finished a pear au jus. The duck fell off the bone and was bursting with a complex blend of elegant flavors. As you check is presented they served you the tea of the day which was Hibiscus citrus Japanese tea in the most sophisticated teapot sitting on Japanese bamboo, which was a nice touch in the meal Upbeat modern music vibe Helpful, friendly weight staff that explains every item in detail as you order it, and when it brought to the table.

Brought my husband to Tanto for his birthday and we were really excited to try it. We've been to…read morethe kaiseki experience at Kosen two years ago and been dying to try their cocktail bar concept. The entire dining area and booth is now Tanto and they have themed cocktail menus that changes seasonally. They have a small bites menu which includes handrolls! Service was good, attentive and we got a nice view of the bar where the bartenders were amazing! They were shaving down ice for the cocktails. Very cool. The seasonal menu has already changed, so I am not sure of the drinks we got lol both were fun and just okay.. mine came in a cone shape ceramic and very tart? The food was pretty good - some hits and misses. The caviar service was good but came with thin chips that break. I would recommend small pancakes. The sea bream hand rolls were good and the chirashi was very good. The karaage was good but the chive aioli was incredible. Overall cool concept but would love a bigger entree options on their menu. This would open up more patrons to visit who don't want to drop $500 for sushi

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Tanto - Bar area

Bar area

Tanto - Chirashi

Chirashi

Tanto - Crafted cocktail

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Sushi Masa - Volcano roll

Sushi Masa

4.2(73 reviews)
5.5 miTampa Palms

The place rocks, first off, all you can eat sushi will always be a hit in my eyes, especially when…read morethere's plenty of variety like Sushi Masa offers. And don't sleep on the teriyaki grilled meat/veggies. The service is great! Came by every so often to top off waters and get a new order in. Catalina was our server and did a fantastic job! The decor was lovely, music was at the perfect volume. Will definitely be coming back

My first time at this restaurant & if I lived closer I would definitely be making this a regular go…read moreto place. When I first arrived the parking lot was packed, & I was worried there may be a bit of a wait, especially since this was a spur of the moment stop so I didn't have a reservation. I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to get a seat immediately upon entering. My server was very friendly & went over the menu a bit with me since it was my first time here, & I decided on doing the AYCE dinner that way I could try a bit of everything. I got some hot green tea as well as a bottle of Peach Soju. I got a whole pot for the tea, & the soju was served in a small ice bucket, which I thought was cool because I love to keep mine chilled! I started off with a couple appetizers & some sashimi, the presentation was amazing & the freshness of the seafood delicious! My favorite was definitely the Blue Fin tuna, & apparently I wasn't the only fan because they had run out of almost all of it which was a little sad but just means I'll have to come again to try some more lol. The sushi rolls were fantastic & rolled perfectly, my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach because I wanted to order 1 of every roll but after my fourth roll I could feel myself getting full & sadly had to stop there. I did order some fried oreos for dessert which just hit different when they are done in tempura batter, I love it! The only thing food wise that I could critique is definitely the miso soup, while it looks really good, it was bland & just tasted like warm water & tofu. The restaurant itself is styled really well, I remember when this location used to be a Red Lobster but looking at it now there's no way you could tell. Even though the booths are pretty close together they were surprisingly quite, I could barely hear anyone that was around me, it felt like I was in a coffee shop instead of an actual restaurant.

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Sushi Masa - Nice booths and light fixtures

Nice booths and light fixtures

Sushi Masa - Fried Oreos

Fried Oreos

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Ichiban Sushi & Ramen - CHIRASHI

Ichiban Sushi & Ramen

3.8(275 reviews)
4.4 miSeminole Heights
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The food was amazing and the service was great. They were attentive and quick. The restaurant is…read morereally cute. We ordered a couple appetizers, couple of sushi rolls and one of us had a Ramen dish. Everyone enjoyed their meal, it was flavorful. I highly recommend! If it is busy you can always order your sushi and Ramen bowls to go.

We visited Ichiban Sushi & Ramen for lunch and ordered a mix of starters and sushi. The lunch…read morespecial included the volcano roll and the tempura shrimp roll. These were served together on a black plate. We also added the red dragon roll and the spider roll, which arrived on a white boat plate. We started the meal with edamame and chicken karaage. The presentation was clean, and the rolls provided a solid portion size for a lunch portion. The service was good and attentive throughout our visit. Our waitress was highly informative. She took the time to explain the lunch specials and offered her top menu picks to help us decide. She checked in on the table the right amount of times to ensure we had everything we needed without hovering. The dining room is small and cozy. The space features Japanese-inspired decor, mural walls, booth seating, and low lighting. This gives it more character than a standard strip-center restaurant. Parking is easy. There is an ample parking lot located on the side and behind the building.

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Ichiban Sushi & Ramen - Dinning area

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Sushi boat with nigiri and sashimi

Ichiban Sushi & Ramen - Sushi boat with assorted sushi

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Sushi boat with assorted sushi

U Poke Spot - California roll burrito

U Poke Spot

4.3(239 reviews)
2.1 miBusch Gardens
$$

Love this spot! It's delicious, fast and always on point. Not much to say. If you've had Poké and…read moreliked it, add this place to your list. Service is always great and fast.

I went into this location today and I was disappointed by the experience. I came here because I've…read moreheard that poke bowls were good and since this place was closest to me, I decided to give it a try. I walked in and the store was nearly empty, with only one customer ahead of me who was also a first-time customer just like me and was asking the guy questions about their sauces and etc. After a couple minutes of me waiting, another couple walked in behind me and that's when a woman came out of the kitchen to help with the line. Despite there barely being customers, the woman rushed through the interaction and was rushing me. When I wanted to ask questions (y'know to make sure I make a bowl that's actually edible), she had an attitude as if I was a bother. Any word I spoke was met with "what else. what else. what else." I was genuinely confused because obviously business is slow if they have to give a deal for a free can of soda if someone orders a bowl after 5pm. You need customers. Just from the way she handled me, it made me uncomfortable and no longer interested in trying out anything they had to offer. I ended up leaving without anything from there and went a little further down to "The Dough Show" for my lunch break and the service (and food) was excellent.

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U Poke Spot - Poke line

Poke line

U Poke Spot - Spicy Fish classic

Spicy Fish classic

U Poke Spot - Create Large Build Your Own Poke

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Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - Tampa - Ultimate tuna roll

Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - Tampa

3.8(458 reviews)
4.6 mi
$$

If you're looking for the American hibachi experience, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse is the way to go. I…read morewill jump around a bit with this review as I am returning to writing, but hope that it makes sense as you read it. The restaurant is located conveniently within the Grand Plaza of the Carrollwood area in northern Tampa. The parking spaces in the front does get crowded and full rather quick, however there are plenty of spaces in the back that isn't too far of a walk. The entrance/main door is actually off to the side under the hard structure roofing - you walk through a small section of the outdoor seating patio to get to it. It must be noted that this review and experience is based on the following factors: - The review is written strictly for the American hibachi experience. The restaurant does offer other a la carte options if you don't want the "showmanship" and flair with your dining experience. - A reservation was made through Open Table. I highly recommend making a reservation beforehand. This was purposeful and intentional due to the occasion, and I wanted to make sure we were locked in. I feel that this also made for a smoother seating process as the restaurant had to prepare the table and chef. All in all from arrival to getting seated, we waited no more than 10 minutes after our entire party was present. - There were 12 individuals in our party which also accounted for the prompt seating (I believe you are paired and tetris'd with other guests for smaller parties). 12 is the max that a table can host - anything more will require multiple tables. I want to emphasize at this point how Kobe Japanese Steakhouse is suited for large parties. Most, if not all, the individuals in our party have not had American hibachi for as long as we can remember. We also had children in our party. Taking this all into account, it turned out to be the perfect venue for any type celebratory events (business outings, birthdays, baby showers, etc.) I could not recommend this place enough if you want an "easy winner" to delight the group. Now let's talk about the food and the chef. The quality and taste definitely exceeded our expectations. The food was cooked perfectly and the meats were extremely tender and flavorful. While not the most animated of the chefs there, our particular chef was very attentive to our needs. He ensured that our meal was enjoyable and delicious. Pricing-wise, you're looking at an average cost of $30 to $40 per individual. Overall service was not bad - the most important part was that everyone was welcoming and friendly. Overall, I would highly recommend Kobe Japanese Steakhouse if you are the one planning for a large group!

Food was delicious as always. Our did Chef was definitely on his game. It happens to be my adult…read moreson's favorite restaurant. He goes there for every special occasion and sometimes just when he feels like it. We started going there decades ago and it just stuck with them. I'm not crazy about how I smell of the oil when I leave but the ambience inside the restaurant is nicely authentic!

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