I was there on a weekend at lunchtime, so unfortunately they did not have any lunch special available. I sat at the sushi bar and was immediately pleasantly greeted. I decided to go with 2 rolls for lunch; a basic yellowtail roll, and a spider roll, which comes with fried softshell crab. While I was waiting, the sushi chef provided me with a specialty piece of yellowtail that was amazing! My rolls came out quickly, and they were absolutely perfect. While less pieces than I'm used to, the yellowtail roll was packed with fish. And the soft shell crab was perfectly cooked, plus I love that they provided the deep fried legs, too. Everything I received was beautifully plated on slate dishes, which is always a nice touch. Yes, I do think its more expensive than other sushi places ($4 for a soda, come on?!) but it was really excellent sushi. If I'm ever in the area again (which, honestly, I hope not to be), I would definitely return. read more

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The sushi place is one of the top five in the Tampa Bay area. I normally visit this spot on the weekends, which is moderately crowded. There usually isn't a wait, would recommend calling in ahead just in case. I normally order the shrimp tempura appetizer. Although the full quality is pretty good, the batter can be a little bit greasy. The shrimp tempura roll is pretty good. We also order the Ramen, which is the highlight. Overall, I would say this place is really good and would highly recommend. We definitely will return in the near future. read more

Kanji Sushi & Ramen - appetizers Menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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This is one of our favorite sushi restaurants in town. Their matcha drink is excellent, and the sushi rolls are consistently fresh and delicious. It's our go-to spot whenever we're craving high-quality sushi. We previously enjoyed sitting with Aude, and recently we've found another favorite, April. Both are very knowledgeable about the menu and provide attentive, friendly service, which always makes our dining experience even more enjoyable. read more

Kanji Sushi & Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Very clean and cute restaurant. Food was DELICIOUS, the waiter was kind and attentive. Would love to come back read more

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Nice place for sushi in the Brandin area. This replaced the Genghis from back in the day. Good service and sushi was great! Will definitely come back! read more

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I wish Yelp had half stars bc this restaurant was solid 3.5/ 5 for me. It was not great but it wasn't bad. We ordered a ton to try and the food was either really good or not good at all. I'd go back only bc I know now what to order. The lamb, pork belly, ramen, rice bowls, and desserts are delicious. The chicken gizzards appetizer , chicken bun, sushi rolls, and soft shell crab app were not good. The service was great and super welcoming. Our waiter Joe was super cool. The restaurant is pretty and a cool concept. It didn't get a little loud so it's not an intimate type spot if that's what you're looking for. read more

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This place is a such a gem. I really loved the cozy decor and how clean it was. The tables are not too close so you have some elbow room from other guests. Ordered the sushi and it did not disappoint. The staff were friendly and attentive. read more

Kanji Sushi & Ramen - Godzilla roll, Fire Dragon Roll, and Volcano Roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brandon, Florida

A friend and I ended up here after a change in plans for the night and it was excellent. We ordered edamame, pork buns, and harumaki (spring rolls) to start. The pork buns were the highlight of the starters: pillowy soft bun filled with a slice of pork belly and presented like a taco. We also ordered the waygu, spider web and sexy rolls. All were fresh and delish but our fav was the sexy roll. We also really enjoyed the lychee martini! Service was quick, attentive, knowledgeable and funny! The entire restaurant is clean and the decor is well done. If I lived closer, this place would be in my regular rotation for sure! read more

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The best sushi and ramen in town! Definitely a must try! Plenty of seating and they can accommodate large groups with a little notice. Seats are comfortable, whether in a normal seat, bench, or booth. Service is always on point! The servers here are on point, and you can tell they enjoy what they do, and all get along. Food is amazing and always consistent from visit to visit. I personally recommend the spicy tongkatsu ramen, sweet heart rolls, sakana crisps, and yellowtail jalapeño. If you like old fashions, try their kanji Campfire! read more

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Decided to try out this spot a few nights ago and it so happy we did! I was craving sushi and my bf wanted ramen so it was a win win. The inside of this restaurant is super cute and classy and the service was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. We started with the yellowtail jalapeño sashimi dish, it was delicious. I ordered miso soup, sexy roll & Ikura and my bf ordered the spicy katsu ramen and the dragon roll (I think it was called) . I loved my roll and soup ! He loved his too. The ramen was good too, however I felt it was missing something. Will def be back to try more sushi. I wish they'd open a location in Wesley chapel , because the distance is kind of far. read more

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The BEST experience ever! This is my new sushi/Japanese spot! Everything was delicious. Penny our server was attentive and very sweet! She made our lunch that much better. The boa buns were delicious. The shrimp tempura appetizer is great. The presentation of the food was five star. I will be back and tell my friends! The restaurant is a little deceiving from the outside and I actually think that this place would do amazing like downtown Saint Pete or Tampa but the inside is beautiful. I love everything about it. It's very dark and intimate. read more

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I came for dinner with my fiancee after seeing the solid Yelp reviews for Kanji Sushi & Ramen, and I'm glad we checked it out, it was a great experience. They offer a $29 meal set that includes ramen, three sides, salad or soup, a pork bun, and dessert. It's a great deal if you're hungry and want to try a variety of items. The service was attentive, friendly, and welcoming. The restaurant has a great atmosphere, nicely decorated, and they clearly focus on presentation. For example, my fiancée's sushi dish came with a glowing cube for a fun touch. While it looked aesthetically pleasing, I'd suggest avoiding non-edible items on the plate just to be safe. Overall, I really enjoyed it and definitely plan to come back. read more

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What an absolute surprise we had today for a quick lunch. They just won best of the bay, and it is evident that this is an award that is well deserved. The decor is stunning, the food is divine and the service was solid. The tuna was almost toro, and cannot believe they serve that on their luncheon special. The salad dressing was wonderful, and the salad was fresh. Highly recommend. read more

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This was really good! The food tasted fresh and flavorful, and everything was prepared really well. The service was also excellent everyone was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience enjoyable. Definitely a place I would come back to and recommend to others! read more

Kanji Sushi & Ramen - Chicken Fried Rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brandon, Florida

At first I was about to rate this restaurant a 3 star but the owner gave me the best experience ever! I was waiting for 30+ minutes the manager gave me a free drink and walked me through the restaurant. I didn't know there was a car show I just wanted sushi lol I'll def be coming back here read more

Excellent all around: fresh, authentic recipes and cooking style. Waitress was very attentive and polite. Took my child there for his birthday. We all had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend this place! read more

The staff and food were amazing! It was my first time trying sushi and traditional ramen. They also very accommodating to my mushroom allergy. My absolute favorite was the dessert. read more

Kanji Sushi & Ramen - Strawberries & Cream - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brandon, Florida

We came here for one of my best friends birthday and we had the best time ever, she's been telling us about this place for sooo long and she was so right about it, starting with the ambiance and decor, this place in beautiful in the inside, it's very vibey, I started with a Moscow mule and it was very good, very well balanced, my boyfriend and I started with some sashimi, we did not know and when you ordered more than 6 pieces they give you like a whole beautiful presentation in a shell, it's just so nice. Moving on to our entrees I ordered some sushi and my boyfriend ordered pork ramen and we shared, it was all so good, but my favorite thing was the pork belly buns, they were so good, I'm coming back to get those again and at least two of those Moscow mules! Service was very good, our waitress was in top of everything and did such a great job. I am coming back for sure. Bathroom was very clean and nice, there was also plenty of parking, and that's always a good thing. read more

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I love the interior of kanji, very upscale and great service. I loved they keep the aesthetic all the way to the napkin on your table; now that's a brand. I've heard amazing things about their sushi from many different people so I had to check it out myself. The sushi was fresh and flavorful. I did find myself wanting more than the one roll I ordered and that's how I know it's good lol. The sesame seeds on as well on top gave it another elevated flavor profile I enjoyed. Now to what else I ordered, the signature Kanji Ramen and the Mojito mocktail. The ramen was good but it did not blow my socks off, I just think it needs a lil more flavor. The mocktail however was divine, though it is a treat purchase since it's 9 dollars or I would've gotten one Togo. Overall great first time experience, I would like to try Kanji again for sure to see what else they have to offer! read more

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Beautifully presented dishes with unique flavors. From sushi to mushroom and fish tofu yakitori, crispy manteiko fries, to iced matcha, everything we had was delicious! The staff were friendly and accommodating as well. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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There's a ton of good sushi in Brandon, but Kanji has been a consistent favorite in my rotation for a while now. The vibe here is just right--whether I'm posted up at the bar solo or hanging with friends, family, or whoever, it's always a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy some great food. Their happy hour deals are insane. It's so cheap I always end up ordering more than I need, which is never a problem because the leftovers are just as good the next day. The menu has some cool twists too. Obviously their sushi rolls are legit, but don't sleep on the oysters or curry chicken. I know it's a sushi place, but those two are always fire. Service is always on point, and shout out to April--she's the best. If you haven't been to Kanji yet, go fix that. read more

Kanji Sushi & Ramen - Fried Oysters - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brandon, Florida

It has a cute ambiance. Nothing over the top. Very clean. The ramen flavor was good however the sauce was thicker than what I am used to. The tempura had a lovely presentation Plum sake was slightly overpriced for what you received. Our server was nice but overall not very impressed but it did what needed to be done read more

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My favorite ramen spot in town!! 10/10 I come here atleast once a week and never get tired of the same thing! read more

Kanji Sushi & Ramen - Chicken ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Only tried two rolls so far but I've been looking at their menu for weeks and will definitely be going back I can't wait to dine in whenever I get a chance lol read more

Super happy I got to try this place! I got the Fuji Roll and a Philadelphia Roll + a Thai tea, while my partner got the Curry Chicken Teishoku. Overall, everything tasted super fresh, my favorites were the Mango Mango dessert that came with the Teishoku, the Thai tea, and the Fuji Roll. One thing that I was super impressed by was the presentation of everything, I loved all the attention to silverware and plating, and how pretty the interior of the restaurant was. If you're looking for a place for your next date night or party, this would be it! read more

Kanji Sushi & Ramen - Mango Mango - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Thank you Yelp for a great supper. In town on business and we had a heavy excellent lunch and were looking forward to something lighter. Jumped on Yelp and found Kanji with a 4.8 and had to see if it was actually that good. It is! The restaurant has plenty of parking and has a very clean vibrant vibe. Very nice interior. The food was excellent. The menu is a bit overwhelming but we finally made our decision. We opted to split a roll and to try a ramen bowl each. That might have been a bit overly optimistic but we gave it try almost finishing the ramen bowls. The roll was devoured. Andrew was our server and he was very knowledgeable but a bit over zealous on the service. We were definitely checked up on constantly but I reckon that is better than the other option. Great food and nice location. read more

Kanji Sushi & Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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excellent place, delicious food and very good service The ramen was delicious and the corn is amazing read more

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My fiance and I shared the Godzilla sushi roll and the Kanji ramen. I really enjoyed the ramen and all the side dishes that came with the Teishoku set meal. The Godzilla roll was tempura but there was a lot of batter and tasted more of the fried batter than of the roll. I think a lighter batter would be better. Overall we had good service and the food was tasty. read more

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I love this place!! The best time to come would be at lunch. They usually have a lunch menu where you can order ramen, and it comes with side dishes and dessert. The sushi is innovative. The sushi is often going above what sushi is to the public as well, and it resembles true Japanese sushi. The service is very kind and will explain the menu patiently. The decorations at this restaurant are very beautiful. I believe that if this restaurant was located closer to Tampa it would be a lot more popular. read more

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Might be the best sushi I have ever eaten. Definitely right up there with the top. Service was great, clean, smells nice and decorated elegant for its avenue. We were very pleased. read more

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This is a great sushi restaurant. They have incredible rolls. My server (Aude) was incredible, she gave great recommendations, and was very attentive and courteous. I highly recommend the Wagyu Roll. It's made with certified Japanese A5 Wagyu, and has great flavor. I moved to the bar, after my meal. The bartender (Kayleigh) was exceptional, and went the extra mile to make drinks I special requested. This restaurant is remarkable, and I highly recommend it. read more

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We decided last minute to go out for Valentine's Day dinner and I knew wouldn't be able to get into any of the hot spots in Tampa so I hopped on yelp to look for a new sushi spot to try. Happened upon Kanji and read some reviews and decided to give it a try. We got there pretty early in the evening and didn't have a wait for a table which was perfect. The ambiance is really nice, very tastefully decorated. We sat at a table in the middle and I really liked the seats being slightly padded. It was a nice surprise. We began with two mocktails / the Mango Lemons (really good) and Strawberry Lychee Yogurt (also good but mellow) and two appetizers. A shrimp/veggie tempura and sashimi. The sashimi was fresh and delicious, tempura was typical tempura. I ordered a spicy tuna hand roll, and their Valentines roll. My husband ordered Spiderweb, rainbow and a spicy tuna roll. Everything was delicious and came out with great timing. Service was excellent from the moment we entered until we left. We will def go back and want to take some fellow sushi loving friends! Some prices are a little higher than normal but the typical rolls are pretty average priced. I want to come back and try some ramen and a bun since I saw some great reviews for those items as well. read more

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We came here for my husband's birthday and it did not disappoint! The service was impeccable from start to finish. We had a very kind waiter. We actually will ask for him when we go back. The restaurant itself on the outside is underwhelming but the inside is very cool casual and comfortable. We happened to get there 30 minutes early (hour drive) and so we made it just in time to order happy hour items and yeah, we ordered a plethora of food! First, I got a peach soda mocktail that was incredible! They are $9 so a little pricey but I still drank 2! I have zero regrets! So delicious! Refreshing. Has mint. They have a few options for their mocktails as well. We ordered 4 trays of gyozas, 3 sets of bao buns, 1 tray of pork belly skewers, 7 sushi rolls, the specialty fries, and the chocolate mousse for dessert! Gyozas were very good. The fried chicken bao was our favorite over the pork bao. The pork belly skewers were great as well and we look forward to trying their other skewer options. My husband is the sushi guy and he enjoyed all but one. He didn't enjoy the Philadelphia roll. He did enjoy the California, dynamite, Mexican, & tiger roll. I am a little more choice with my sushi and I enjoyed the California roll as well. The chocolate mousse is very light and airy. You expect dark chocolate when you take your first bite but it's very subtle and refreshing. My son got the strawberries and cream and he enjoyed all of it! We were pleasantly surprised and impressed with the entirety of our dinner. We will be going back! read more

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Started off with the beef buns as an appetizer which were delicious. Then, I got the tonkotsu ramen which was also great; it came out nice and hot and was very flavorful. The presentation of the food was nice and I loved the decorations, especially the stars on the one part of the ceiling and the Kanji Sushi and Ramen sign. Our server was also very kind and attentive. I already can't wait to go again, I hope to try the sushi next time! read more

Amazing food service was great. Drinks were amazing love the atmosphere definitely recommend 10 out of 10I'm read more

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I just love eating at Kanji! Their sushi is super fresh and well presented. Their lunch specials, including the ramen lunch is a great deal (I can never eat all the food). The service is spectacular no matter who is serving you. Even though the outside reminds you of a chain restaurant, the minute you step inside you are transformed into a beautiful sushi/ramen establishment. It's the best, seriously they have won all sorts of awards! read more

Food was good but when I ordered the Beef Don I thought there would be an runny egg served with it but there wasn't. Not authentic but tasted alright. read more

I'm always on the hunt for a good ramen shop. This refurbished building lives up to the hype. It's laid out with a sushi bar and open table seating. I've not been there when it's packed but I can imagine that it could get a bit loud. The hot towel before you order is a nice touch. They also welcome you in Japanese. The staff is friendly and is always there to fulfill your needs. There's a good selection of Japanese favorites like ramen, sushi, and yakitori. There are a few things I think are missing. They serve gyudon but not oyakodon. I think there also should be some other authentic sushi rolls like kampyo. I did mention it to the manager who seemed receptive to the additions. I had my go to ramen which is the tonkatsu ramen. It had a nice broth and the presentation was excellent. This place should be on your list of places to try. read more

Kanji Sushi & Ramen - My version of the Kanji Mule. Instead of vodka, it's made with sake. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Ok service here was honestly some of the best I've had. The restaurant was nice with good decor, and stoneware. The food was fantastic had Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, hot green tea, and I devoured it... will come back if in the area. read more

Beautiful ambiance. Perfect for a date night. Every employee we encounter was very friendly. Our waitress was attentive and checked in frequently. She was patient and helpful when we asked questions about items on the menu. My husband and I opted for the Set Menu Teishoku. We each got ramen. The tonkotsu was delicious and my husband enjoyed shoyu. There were many sides that came with it including salad, different pickled veggies and a pork bun. There were many options to chose from. This set meal even included dessert. By the end of the meal we were beyond stuffed and almost opted to take our desserts home. They were light and creamy. The perfect way to end this amazing meal. Can't wait to return and try other dishes on their menu! read more

Kanji Sushi & Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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