This is a Japanese and Vietnamese restaurant. We were here for sushi specials. We got many low cost roll to enjoy and beer. We order the spicy tuna, eel, spicy yellow tail and Tampa roll. These rolls is good to have. We got to enjoy it. I also got the domestic beer and a combination pho. The pho is just average in comparison to the sushi. Our appetizer is takoyaki. Those are good with a piece of octopus. Service is good. Place are good ambience. read more

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Sushi here is always on point! The ramen would be a skip for me next time. Noodles were mushy and broth wasn't that great. Stick to the sushi and it always delivers! I love how it's never busy and service is great. No need to make a reservation. Plenty of parking outside. read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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More so a *3.5. We randomly discovered this ramen /pho/ and sushi restaurant on a Saturday evening, just before the dinner rush. We were seated promptly, which was a nice start. At first glance, the restaurant seemed quite small--only about seven tables visible on the sushi side. However, midway through our meal, we realized there was a whole other section we hadn't seen, which felt more open and spacious. I do wish we had been seated there, especially with a toddler, rather than being tucked so close to other booths. Service began on a good note with quick order-taking. Interestingly, the server didn't write anything down and opted to memorize our order. Unfortunately, this led to a mix-up with the ramen and our appetizer being forgotten. On the upside, drink refills were fast. However, the food took an unusually long time to arrive, and our toddler's meal came out last--after the adult entrées--which made the wait more challenging. The restaurant was fairly quiet overall, with just a couple of muted TVs playing in the background. While that might be ideal for some, it made our hungry toddler's impatience more noticeable and the wait a bit uncomfortable. As for the food, we tried both the spicy and regular tonkatsu ramen. The broth was flavorful and the meat tender and well-seasoned. That said, the portions were on the smaller side--less noodles and only four pieces of meat--leaving both of us still hungry afterward. My daughter's short rib with rice was decent, but by the time it arrived, she had already eaten some of my ramen and was mostly full. I also wish they offered a children's menu; we had to pay full price for a meal she barely touched, which most family-friendly restaurants usually avoid. Overall, while I appreciated the taste and quality of the ramen, the wait time, portion size, and service hiccups made the dining experience feel underwhelming for the price. I might return to try their sushi as takeout, but I'd hope for a smoother, more organized experience next time. read more

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Sunday drive to a Christmas farm activity. Afterwards we wanted to see what's restaurant is close by because we were hungry but we wanted a restaurant with a high rated review and Saikyo Kitchen was on top of the list. We were greeted from behind the sushi bar and told to have a set and someone will be with us. We didn't know what to order because I was excited that they serve Vietnamese and Japanese food but nervous at the same time . We just ordered something small. I had the squid salad and a Vietnamese sandwich. Delicious! The price is good.. the food is good... the service is fast. We will definitely be returning. read more

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We were there for their happy hour menu. We ordered 5 sushi rolls. I liked eel roll and Mexican roll most. The other 3 spicy fish roll tasted a bit too vinegary. We got takoyaki balls with octopus pieces at the bottom. They were decent. The domestic beer was good price in happy hour. We had a bowl of deluxe pho from regular menu. The pro got good broth, meat ball, beef slices etc. It wasn't fantastic yet was decent. Service was good. The interior and furniture felt kind of old. It was an OK experience. For the convenience of all the essential Vietnamese and Japanese food under one roof, this place is still worth visit. read more

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Wow! We are so excited that we found this spot. It's not often that a restaurant does sushi, ramen and pho to my liking. Their tonkotsu is legit. The pork belly was tender. The egg had a great flavor. We ordered yellow tail carpaccio and the Tokyo roll for appetizers. So good. Can't wait to go back and try the pho. read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Tonkotsu Spicy - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Hidden ramen gem in Tampa Ya'll stop gatekeeping this lowkey, chill, secret ramen spot in Tampa. Their tasty Spicy Miso Ramen has some of the tastiest broth, thick cuts of pork belly, and perfectly jammy egg. I just have to share with you. Locally owned and operated by young, innovative talent. Don't underestimate Tampa Bay local culinary prowess. Don't sleep on their Nagoya style Debasaki Wings, Takoyaki, Sushi, and Crab Rangoons either. The chillest lowkey spot and great service, I can see why everyone is gatekeeping this place. read more

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Wow this is a hidden gem. Wanted to find something nearby and I was amazed. The food is fresh and awesome. Sushi was on point. And we are picky since we are from Hawaii. The tuna was fresh. Everything was great. Can't believe this place isn't busy. read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Spicy tuna volcano, volcano, tuna and salmon sashimi. - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

I walked in today (Sunday) not extremely busy but noticeably short staffed and the waitress after 10minutes of waiting informed me only 3p rolls working; I decided to stay and figure out if the 4.6 stars were true. After I seated myself and another 30minutes I got to order the pho Doc biet/ deluxe; the meat came medium rare not my favorite for sure specially on a noodle, not hot enough for me, and presentation not there I'm being generous to give it 3 out of 10. I asked for the check immediately since I know it might take another 30minutes or so. the price was okay not expensive for the portion. I personally won't return. read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Cold noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Fried rice was dry and bland with tiny little chicken cubes. The vegetables used tasted as though they were from frozen veggie bags versus fresh. read more

3.5 Stars. Since this place is close to work, I decided to scope it out on a weekend to see if it needed to be added into my lunch rotation. Plenty of parking in the strip mall out front, and the restaurant is larger inside than it appears on the outside. I was one of two tables in the place at noon, but my entree took a surprisingly long time to come out. I thought their prices were high for lunch if one wanted sushi (which I did); next time I'll just have ramen or a bahn mi. I ordered the chirashi - basically slices of sashimi over sushi rice. It was served with a really good soup, and a salad beforehand. The chirashi was excellent, even if the pieces of fish were smaller than I am used to. All the fish tasted extremely fresh, and the presentation was beautiful. I loved that they added roe to the rice, instead of just serving it over plain rice. While the food was good, the restaurant was too warm, and service was a bit slow-I think I'll try takeout if I return. read more

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Fresh, delicious food. Always comes out perfect and timely. I've been ordering from this place for the last four years, and it's been such a great add-on to the Neighbourhood. read more

Fresh and tasty. Service was excellent and the inside is nice. We ordered the yellowtail jalapeño roll and the miso soup.

The Shrimp Tempura roll was great, unfortunately the spicy tuna roll missed the mark and had an off putting fish taste to the tuna.

Service is wonderful... the young lady who waited on me was perfect, very attentive. It is in small strip mall next to G Peppers Sports grill and tavern. They had the main portion of the restaurant closed off... probably not expecting a rush or anything, for Japanese / Vietnamese cuisine on a Sunday night. So I sat in the sushi bar area... kind of reminded me of a old diner for some reason. I ordered Escolar Sashimi as an appetizer. It was presented nicely, and was very fresh and delicious! I thought the pieces were a good bit smaller than my usual sashimi place, but the price was very reasonable... so not counting that as a bad thing. I ordered the Bun Thit Nuong (Grilled Pork on Vermicelli) as my main course. Decent serving of pork, and very tasty. Nicely grilled. The bowl had a lot of iceberg lettuce (all crunch and no nutrition or flavor). The bowl had a very small amount of basil diced up in the lettuce... that was rather disappointing, normally the abundant addition of fresh herbs really brighten this dish up. There was a adequate amount of rice vermicelli and bean sprouts. There were only like maybe three or four peanuts too... something else I found lacking. Odd thing... the Pickled Carrots and Radish that are normally served with many Vietnamese dishes, were salty... like they were salt brined, instead of the sweet/sour flavor I usually expect. Not sure if they forgot the sugar, or just added too much salt... but not really pleasant. I was considering the Creme Brulee they offer for dessert, and asked the waitress if they make it in house... and she said no. I asked if it was a frozen version that they thaw and torch, and she was very honest it... and said yes. So I passed on it. I am sure it would have been ok... just chose not to. I forgot to ask about the other offerings. I will probably go back, to try the Ramen... which I see many good reviews. We will see! read more

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Heading home from Ybor City and saw this place. I had seen it before but never stopped. Since I needed dinner and never turn down ramen I thought I would give it a try. It was 5:30pm and the place was not crowded. There was music in the background but not loud or obnoxious. It was such that I thought it was Japanese music but could not be sure. I ordered the Spicy Miso Ramen, Spicy Tuna Roll, and the Tampa Roll. The sushi was to hedge my bet on the ramen in case it was not up to par. I placed a to go order because I needed to get home and do some work around the house. I'm going to pause here while I wait for my order. Well I got home and had the sushi first. The spicy tuna was excellent just the right amount of kick without losing the taste of the tuna. The Tampa Roll was okay not great. I was glad I tried it. Now the ramen was not as spicy as I would have liked it and the amount of meat was small for the price. It was good just not great. There is a small shop up the street from me that is better. With that being said I will go back but they only rate a 3.75 stars. read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Menu 1st Page - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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This is the BEST Pho Spot in town. ANGEL the manager is SPECTACULAR at what he does Great service, Great Energy, Great attitude. The inside of this place is also very low lit so very chill place to come eat, windows are also tinted so nice and dark with lights on the inside. read more

First test of a restaurant for me is the water they serve. Tells me a lot of how they view quality. The sever delicious filtered water and the server even filled my Stanley on my way out! Second time here, I found this place and came in and wanted to bring my husband back to try. He came in on his own and we laughed the third time we came together cus we both wanted to bring each other here! Place is delicious! Fresh and friendly service! Lots of to go orders so the dining room has a quiet atmosphere and open feel. All kinds of Japanese sodas beer and sake. The fish is so fresh and the sushi chef is so friendly he remembers you after one visit. We ordered the salmon carpaccio, tuna tataki, squid salad, chicken bahn mi, sexy man sushi roll, the spicy miso ramen with pork belly... everything surpassed any other place. Highly recommend! read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Takoyaki crispy chicken thigh with a delicious Smokey sweet spicy sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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Saikyo Kitchen's Vietnamese food hits the spot! I got the beef shortrib rice plate and my boyfriend got the Bo Bun Hue. We ended up switching dishes and I was inhaling that soup broth. So flavourful. Service was very friendly and I vibed with the background music and cozy atmosphere. We also split takoyaki for apps. Creamy inside and crunchy hot outside. Perfection. read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Takoyaki in the back, beef short rib plate in the front - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Quiet, little place in Odessa with Ramen, Pho, sushi and more. Nice neighborhood option, not much ambiance, but food was strong. Spicy miso was actually too spicy for my taste but waiter was nice enough to bring me extra pork broth to dilute it. Overall a nice dining experience. read more

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I'd seen this place while driving my cat to the vet, and really wanted to try it out, so we did last night The eatery wasn't terribly busy with sit down patrons, maybe 6-8 tables full of customers and a lot of to-go orders, so clearly, they've got a good thing We were sat near a little girl who was alone on her iPad at the back of the place and placed our drink order for tea. We got a flower tea and a green tea, both were good. We perused their menu and ordered a couple of different sushi rolls, including the shrimp tempura, the Kentucky roll and a bagel roll, as well as some sashimi and a pork dish served with rice. There was a bit of wait, but that was fine. The food, when it arrived was delicious! The sushi was fresh and tasty, and I really liked the fried scallions on top of the shrimp tempura roll. So good! The pork dish too, was more flavorful here than at other places, with their seasonings were scrumptious. So.with all that, why not 5 stars? We were sat next to a little girl with an iPad, this would normally NOT be an issue. We understand that sometimes you have to bring your kids to work. Sometimes it can't be helped. That being said, the child had the worst case.of ipad ADHD and kept moving thru their selections, the volume kept increasing until that was the only thing you heard in the eatery. Other customers were looking over in that direction as well. It could have been helped by earphones. I know that I'll grab a few brand new pairs from dollar tree in the future, so I can help the situation, but it really led to people being uncomfortable. We will come back, the food was amazing but if sat next to a lone child, I'll ask to move. read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Sushi - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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The food and menu is excellent. It has such a wide variety of food, it is hard to find pho and sushi at the same spot. The pho was delicious, as well as the banh mi. I would definitely return just for the pho alone. However, I think they didn't have enough employees working. Even though it wasn't crowded, you could tell they were busy. Our server always came and went very quickly. Rushing to put our food down and walk away, never asking how it is or if we need anything. Gave us our check very early, likely to prevent us from ordering anything else. We were the only ones sitting on the entire half of the restaurant, so it seemed odd, like we were being rushed out. We also weren't able to order certain items because they were too busy. I'd definitely like to try it again, hopefully it was just an off day. read more

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3.5 stars I'd say. This place is not terrible. Food is good & we found the service was adequate. Most items we tried were OK but the fried rice was exceptional. It's hard to get good fried rice in Tampa so will definitely return for this alone. They have a nice Asian beer selection too, served in chilled glass. Restaurant seemed clean & food prepared to order. The parking is a little bit of a pain the way it's designed although there were plenty of spots available. Basically, coming in through the main entrance on Gunn puts you facing the wrong direction on either side so you're better off turning on the side road just after the plaza & coming in through there. read more

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Sushi was so disappointing! The specialty rolls are $14+ and the size and amount of fish as an $8 roll anywhere else. The Tokyo roll had the thinnest fish on top and was nothing special. The Black Dragon's shrimp tempura tasted like it came from the Fair. The yellowtail carpaccio was tasty but again, soooo thin. Literally they had one server for the entire restaurant, a long wait for the food, and the wine & saki selection was also disappointing. Much better sushi just about everywhere. read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Yellowtail carpaccio. Tasty but the fish is very thin so the portion is small - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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Friendly service, cute and quaint atmosphere. The t. Ramen was good comfort food that I was craving.

In the local area running some errands and decided to satisfy our growling stomachs. Glad we found this local place for Tonkotsu Ramen. We ordered the following appetizers: California Rolls, Gyoza, Fresh rolls (We chose 2 shrimp and one pork), and Miso soup. Dinner we had: Tonkotsu Ramen and Bun Dak Biet Deluxe. We ordered water and one hot tea for drinks. The Sushi (California roll) was made fresh and tasted good, not extraordinary and the portion was small. We are used to a larger roll. The Gyoza was okay, seemed like it was reheated or from frozen, definitely we've had better. Miso soup was tasty. Now the true disappointment was the Fresh rolls (total 3: 1-Pork, 2- Shrimp), all of them came with an overwhelming amount of shredded lettuce and the protein 2 small shrimp in the shrimp roll and 2 small slivers of pork. The peanut sauce was good, except they added a spicy red pepper sauce to one side (and we are not spicy eating people). Would have been great to know, as we would have requested no spicy sauce in our peanut sauce. The fresh rolls as mentioned were overwhelmingly shredded lettuce with just a tiny bit of protein added. No carrot slices, cucumber, bean sprouts, etc. added as in usual Summer rolls. We were very disappointed with these and recommend you skip them unless you like lettuce rolls, (personally I'd not order this again as it's shredded lettuce with two shrimp and a tiny bit of pork, Overall SKIP THIS! The Bun Dak Biet Deluxe (I requested extra fish sauce and did not get extra), was okay (nothing to exclaim about), but drier than I like. The shrimp were tasty, only 2 average size blackened shrimp were added which was ridiculous. It left me wanting more of the delicious shrimp. Pork was dry, and I did not find normal additions to this dish like cucumbers, Daikon, peanuts. Eggrolls added were good, but again I would have preferred more shrimp and fish sauce. The fish sauce that was provided tasted average, for my taste it was missing more rice vinegar sauce and fish sauce to add a kick of tastiness (it was bland). Now the highlight of the meal was the Tonkotsu Ramen, Wow! This dish was actually one of the best Ramen I've had and will keep us coming back for this dish! The broth is incredible and portion size was perfect, compliments to the chef on this one! As for service: the young server was polite, but inexperienced. He had trouble taking our order, but we did not mind restating our order. The hot tea I wanted was a tea bag in a coffee cup and I was only offered yellow sugar substitute (which I can't use), and I had to return the tea. I was charged and had to request it to be removed, which I should not have had to. Let me know they only have yellow sugar substitute before and I would not have ordered it. Also disappointed they don't serve authentic tea. Overall we will be back for the amazing Ramen, but will skip the rest we ordered. We will try some of the other Ramen. The restaurant was clean, and appeared to have a big take-out business as we observed many people coming to pick up take-out. Even though there were only a few people sitting to eat it was loud. read more

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A really charming little sushi/viet place! I was really impressed by the size of the menu here, Saikyo has pretty much all my favorite Japanese and Vietnamese foods. I ended up ordering their Chirashi which comes with Miso soup and a salad. The salad dressing was great, usually it's always a very hit or miss at all the Japanese places I visit, but this one was nice and refreshing, not too sweet either. The miso soup also really hit the spot, as the day I came was super cold and rainy. The Chirashi was super generous with the fish, and I appreciated the more unique selection with slices of octopus and escolar. Everything was deliciously tender and fresh. Inside the restaurant, it's really cozy with warm, moody lighting. Staff was friendly and super quick to bring food out. Definitely check this place out if you love Asian food and are in the Citrus Park area! read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Chirashi - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

great sushi/pho/ramen hole in the wall restaurant in odessa florida. service and food was excellent! read more

This place is new - been open approximately 3.5 weeks. They are still in process of getting their liquor license. This place is so cute! Located right next door to Bru in a small strip plaza off Gunn Hwy. Family owned and a Japanese Vietnamese fusion restaurant offering anything from sushi, ramen, pho and rice dishes. They have plenty of seating and even a larger room for accommodating larger parties. Staff is extremely friendly and welcoming, very attentive. I ordered the Tampa and Mexican rolls with a side of spicy Mayo. Hubs ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen and daughter ordered the chicken fried rice. All dishes were delicious! Loved the broth and fresh flavor of hubs ramen! We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place! read more

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Just mediocre is how I would describe my visit. We ordered 2 appetizers which came after 2 out of 3 entrees. The sushi was the slowest to arrive which took about 30 minutes after ordering (and the restaurant wasn't even that busy at 5:30). Initially I was going to order a Vietnamese noodle dish but they ran out all these ingredients for it so I got the spicy ramen. Don't recommend the ramen here. It's mushy without any chewiness. My husband got some pho but he said it wasn't very flavorful and my daughter got sushi which was very basic. The wait staff is nice but not experienced. read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Spicy Miso Ramen (mushy ramen underneath) - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Well, it doesn't happen often these days but Saikyo Kitchen is a new stop worth chirping about. All our food was exceptional and we will definitely be back probably, later tonight ;) Go there now! read more

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incredible experience each time we go and everyone is so so nice!! Food is amazing and always out so fast!

Vietnamese food and sushi spot. Good little local spot for keystone. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Tried a little of everything. Prices were decent and it's definitely a family spot. They just got their beer and Saki license so that is a plus! read more

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Spicy Miso broth is really good! Came in on a Saturday evening at 8pm & enjoyed dinner. Definitely would recommend for a date night or family outing. Overall highly satisfied because was clean - good service & food taste good. Next time I'm going try their short ribs or desserts. read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Sushi - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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This was my first time to this restaurant located in at the The Village Shoppe on Gunn Hwy in Odessa, FL. The menu has items I've never seen on other Asian menus at other restaurants. They have several specialty items which seems they created. There was a woman sitting at a nearby table hand rolling fresh egg rolls. I saw so many choices I wanted to try out. Hey, it's what I do when I visit for the first time! Except this place had sooo many, I just have to "eeany-meany" my choices and then come back another time to try something new. They offer Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean style foods. What I loved was there were Japanese sushi rolls that didn't have rice around it or in it. Some were wrapped in cucumber. Nice! I have to watch and minimize the rice intake. Too much carb not good for me. What was not on the menu at this time are the desserts. Oh my! My husband could see the dessert case and mentioned it. I wasn't planning to have dessert, but after our server told me the selections....well, I decided on the Japanese Cheesecake and the Blueberry Mouse. They were both very good, light and airy and not overly sweet. Just the way I like it. The cheesecake seemed to have more of a sponge cake texture and yet it was cheesecake. It was delicious. The food presentation was exceptional and everything on the plate was edible. I even ate the mixed greens off the Lollipop and Summer plates. The lemony liquid (vinaigrette) on the plate made a perfect "dressing" for the greens. Also there is a sign in front that they are applying for a alcoholic license, so I guess beer and wine will soon be added to their selections too. See the photos and plan to stop by this restaurant the next time you are seeking Asian food. I know I'll be back...sooner than later! read more

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Ok so they took over the old KC Cafe so was cautious about what to expect. Well they did a nice job setting up the place and I was pleasantly surprised. The old lunch counter is now where they make the sushi. The side that was always being toted as the expansion area is a dining area for Saikyo Kitchen. They were busy for a Wednesday which is a good sign that they have good food. So we ordered several rolls, cooked for me and raw for the rest of the table. Mexican and Tampa rolls were delish. I don't remember what my wife ordered but I think it was raw tuna or salmon. She also loved the rolls and gave it 2 thumbs up which translates to 5 stars. The prices are on par with other higher quality sushi restaurants in the area. Now for the cons... they were a little short staffed but it really did not impact the service too much. We were there to spend time with friends so no issue. read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Decent size menu, new place. - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Saikyo Kitchen has been open for 2 months (at the time of this review). Located at a smaller shopping plaza nestled next to a neighborhood micro brewery and other stores. The menu includes Sushi, Ramen, Pho, Bahn Mi, and other appetizers that seem Japanese influenced. The interior is clean, tastefully decorated and has plenty of seating; including sushi bar, booths, high top window side bar tables, and tables. Saikyo seems to cater to a wide variety of customer taste buds. I went on a Thursday for dinner and they seem very quiet with two myself and another party of customers. K-Pop background music was constant but low in volume without overwhelming the auditory senses. The service staff was courteous but not very helpful nor did they show a sense of pride of their food. I tried two sushi rolls from their special sushi roll selections. The Centipede Roll - spicy tuna, cucumber, topped with seared tuna, avocado, sesame oil, sriracha was attractive to look at unfortunately didn't taste the freshest to me. The second Tokyo Roll - tuna, salmon, avocado, cucumber, topped with salmon and tuna, was also presented well but lacked that umami for rolls like these to differentiate it from other generic tasting rolls. The chicken fried rice (with addition of kimchi by request) is made with chicken cooked with egg, peas, carrots and onion. This dish came out luke warm and lacked the freshly prepared taste. In all this dish lacked any wow factor. This is an OK neighborhood restaurant for sushi and other Japanese dishes in a pinch. Although it seemed odd to see Bahn Mi and few other menu items, to me, doesn't seem to fit the overall cuisine style Saikyo is trying to go for. There is a better offering for the same type of cuisine (sushi and thai fusion cuisine) just a few miles south from this place. If you are curious check out my recent reviews and I'm sure you'll recognize the one. :-) I will return to try their Banh Mi / Ramen / Pho. I'll most certainly update my review if the quality and taste for those items rank higher than what I tried during this visit. read more

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My son and I came to try this place out and it was absolutely delicious. The place was very cute inside as well...we will be back! read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Meatball Pho, Pork Egg Rolls, Centipede roll, Chicken Bao sliders, Pork Banh Mi Sandwich...everything was delicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Went for a quick lunch and got the spicy miso Raman. It was delicious. It had a lot of flavor and was cooked perfectly. I also had the house salad. The dressing was a fresh ginger dressing. It was also very delicious. I highly recommend and will be visiting this place again soon. read more

Saikyo Kitchen - Spicy Miso Raman - Vietnamese Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Cozy place. Dark from the outside. Good service. We ordered the shrimp tempura which was delicious. We also had the beef pho and the ramen bowl. read more

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