It's so hard to find good sushi in Tampa Bay and this place exceeded my expectations! I drove all…read morethe way from downtown St Pete on a IG recommendation (that's how little good options you have in this area unfortunately) and I was not disappointed. The staff and owner were very friendly and personable and the food was even better! I ordered the gyoza (this is fried and the filling is an in-house recipe pork filling, might be different from your regular gyoza but still yummy and worth trying), and had the Nigiri Flight which was amazing! I'll let the picture speak for itself, but you need to come in and try it for yourself. The fish was fresh and each one was better than the other. I even loved the tamago (which they prepare in house) and I normally am not a fan of it. All the nigiri were well sized and super filling, I could have done without the dumplings and the salad, and still would have been more than satisfied. The place is also very well decorated and styled, I truly think they hit all the points with food, service, and ambience. You can tell the owner puts his heart and soul into this place and it shows in the food and your time there. It was a very pleasant experience and I am so happy to have found Isekai!

Fantastic lunch here on a recent visit to Tampa for business…read more As a Los Angeles resident who has spent 1/2 my time in Hawaii for work, I am an acclaimed sushi snob. I was excited by the great reviews on Yelp -- and was so happy that this place lived up to the hype! The fish was excellent -- fresh, well cut, super tasty. The toro was rich and delicious, the salmon and snapper fresh and pure, and as noted by others, the seasoned sushi rice with the accoutrements in the bowl (seaweed salad, thinly sliced pickled radish and carrot, and masago) made for an elevated lunch. I really appreciated the flexibility and options around my celiac disease (sushi can be tough because of the wheat in most soy sauce) -- including the kind note they attached saying the subbed some extra toro and masago for the Iburi which had been marinated in soy sauce. Lastly, I usually much prefer to eat-in for sushi (a sushi bar is my 2nd home), but really appreciate the details they put into the Uber Eats takeout package -- dressed it nice with shiso leaf and shaved radish AND have it all placed on little ice packs to keep the fish cold on their commute from the Chef's Knife to my belly. Great experience overall.

Had lunch with my DH at this new (to us) spot in Largo - we went for sushi but both ended up…read moregetting ramen. The service is super attentive, without being bothersome and the inside was clean and really cute with nice touches, like chop sticks tucked into the napkin fold. They have a great menu: sushi, noodles, ramen, hibachi - we had water, but they've got a substantial alcohol menu - including lots of saki choices. Will definitely be back to Kitsune to try some other menu offerings!

Kitsune Sushi House gets a solid 4 stars from our party of 8. Our reservation was right on time,…read morewhich already deserves applause these days, and our waitress was absolutely amazing the entire night. The food came out surprisingly fast for a larger group, and everything was fresh and really well done. The gyoza was outstanding -- honestly gave me flashbacks to Tokyo in the best possible way. If you've ever wandered around Japan hunting for late-night comfort food, you know exactly what I mean. The ramen was good, but definitely a little more "American remix" than traditional Tokyo or Okinawa style. A few extra toppings felt that were add because some one "didn't get enough for the cost". Also, the spicy ramen wasn't not spicy at all -- but still flavorful and enjoyable. The restaurant itself was spotless, and the decor was incredible. Great atmosphere without trying too hard. Overall, a really great experience, and we'll definitely be back.

Came here for Saturday evening dinner. We made reservation a few days in advance. Place was super…read morepacked and a little loud. Service was exceptional, actually ever helpful since the menu is huge and it's hard to know what to order, waiter was showing us pictures of the dishes. I did find the menu to be way too large and overwhelming. I would prefer to have it smaller. It took us awhile to figure out what to order. The vibe is very similar to the "meat market", pretty loud, old men on a gear with super young women drinking. We were seated far away in the corner and we were happy about that. They had non alcoholic cocktails, but server told us that they all super sweet and he recommended virgin mojito. Which was very good. We ordered miso cauliflower, which was great, and the portion was pretty decent. Crispy rice spicy tuna was amazing, we loved it. We also had salmon tartare and island maki sushi. Everything was exceptional. We got recommended to get a cheesecake and my husband loved it but I didn't like it at all. I was expecting more Asian style but it was super American overly sweet cheesecake. I don't like very sweet food, so it wasn't my thing. But they did have hot tea which was great to end the dinner with.

I really like this place. The ambiance, the vibes, the food, and the service. I've been wanting to…read moretry to place since they've opened, but never made it there until recently. Let's start with drinks -- perfectly crafted cocktails. I got to try everyone's drink around the table and I enjoyed each one. I ended up ordering a Grass Tiger myself and then a Lychee Martini. For food, we ordered enough to share with the table. We went with a Midori Roll, Lobster wagyu, Crispy Rice, Hamachi Sashimi, Toro Sashimi, Crab Noodle, Panang Beef Short Rib, and a Yellowtail Jalapeño. Everything we ordered was pretty damn delicious. The only thing I can pick on is that the crispy rice wasn't as crispy as it should have been and most likely sat at the cooks station for a while before making it to our table. The people at my table usually order this and said that this was a one off. Overall, this is a great place for dinner. I'd love to come try it out for lunch one day if provided. If not, I'll be back regardless.

The presentation of Sushi Yama Tampa has never disappointed me!…read more When you find a delicious sushi buffet in the US, it's almost certainly run by a Chinese owner.

Has become our new go to for sushi. The rolls and appetizers…read moreare good. The service is typically quick. The cowboy roll is my favorite. We wish they had more cooked options that weren't deep fried. Each time we've went there was atleast a 45 minute wait. Clean establishment, spacious, plenty of parking.

Izakaya Tori is easily a 5-star spot for sushi in Tampa…read more Everything tasted incredibly fresh, high quality, and thoughtfully prepared. The sushi was beautifully presented, and every roll we tried was packed with flavor without feeling overdone. You can really tell they care about the ingredients and overall experience here. The atmosphere is also a huge part of what makes this place special...cozy, modern, and perfect for either a casual dinner or a night out. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience feel welcoming from start to finish. Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots in Tampa right now, and I'll absolutely be coming back.

I ordered the scallop skewers, the steak skewer, mentaiko fries, sashimi platter, & the yummy roll…read morebut man the fish was so chewy and over cooked this easily became the "yucky roll" for me. The cocktails are pretty sweet and tasty, I enjoyed the yuzu cocktail a lot. I wouldn't come for their sushi, but for late night bites and tapas, I would definitely order. Parking is tough, it's very crowded in the restaurant. The sushi rice was not good whether it was on a roll or not, the sashimi is not as fresh. The tuna was tough. Was it worth 50 minutes probably not.. but it's good for an experience this was my 2nd time here, and I don't live in this area but my brother wanted to try this place. Our waiter was not as friendly. Everything felt kind of rushed because there was such a long wait. This place is kinda pricey overall. All the tables were close to eachother, but very nice decor.

Excellent food, drinks, and service. Cool atmosphere, too. Went last minute on a Friday evening,…read moreand less than 20 min wait for 5 people.

Came to Tori Bar for Happy Hour Friday night! Absolutely loved it! The place was very busy, so if…read moreyou plan to come for happy hour on a Friday or Saturday definitely come early. It runs 4-6 M-Sat. We got a seat at the bar thankfully and opted for their happy house lychee highball which was $10. I sucked it down it was so good! Placed an order for the spicy tuna hand roll, the fries, Chicken Thigh with Scallion and Japanese sausage skewers, and the chicken Karaage. The handroll came out within just a few minutes. The fish was so fresh and delicious. Later on we ordered the Tekka Don (raw) which was raw tuna over rice. The tuna was so fresh and delicious. Even my date, who doesn't like sushi, tried so and was impressed! Definitely give Tori bar a try for regular or late night happy hour, or really just any time for some delicious Asian inspired small plates and hand rolls.

The salt and pepper tofu appetizer was delicious, the best I've ever tasted. Lots of vegetables,…read moredelicious spice, and fried tofu with tator tot crisp. We had red and panang curry as our entree. Both were well spiced and delicious. Lots of vegan options. Service was excellent, fast and friendly. The vibe is cozy with pop music, a bar you can eat at, and tvs showing delicious food.

Amazing even for takeout…read more I'm going to rank the dishes in the order that I enjoyed them. 1. Crying Tiger. This is grilled marinated Ny sirloin strip served with Laotian sticky rice, pickled daikon and carrots. 10/10. The meat was so exceptionally tender, even reheated the next day. I loved the sticky rice. My youngest son loved it too, so it was a huge winner. 2. Crispy Volcano Chicken. I really enjoyed this as well. It has the outside that reminds me of orange chicken. 3. Green Papaya Salad. I'm a huge papaya salad fan and this one really hit the spot. I'm the only one in my family who eats it, but I feel healthy when I do and it's delicious. 4. Fried chicken wings - they were plump and the entire family enjoyed this. The two dishes that were good, but I'd skip next time are the chicken satay (this sat around in our fridge for a while) and the black dragon roll which was good, but I think their non sushi dishes really shine. It said the food would be ready in 30 minutes (we ordered online) and when we picked up about 30 minutes later it was ready. It's super easy to park since it's a large parking lot and run in and out. I will definitely be getting more takeout from here for my family.

Best customer service, our server was so nice. Very vibrant,…read moreDJ playing in the background, spacious. Gave me NYC vibes forsure. The food was amazing, I am still dreaming about the carbonara 10/10, Peking duck shareable for 4 people or more for $125, it's a great deal. Sushi options, you can make specialized drinks- I ordered a lychee margarita super yum. The maguro Carparcio is a must ordered appetizer as it has some caviar on top and a yummy cream. The flavors blended so well together. I wanted to eat more. Garlic prawns were delish, and shareable, the braised short rib udon was also tasty. The salmon crudo was 3/5, it could've used more flavor. End of the night they offered us free ice cream- tasted like coffee with other delish vanilla and crushed ube cookie. He said that make special flavors of the week or something. They do charge for waters.

We went to Ro after reading the great reviews. Made an early reservation so we could later go to…read moredowntown Tampa. Very nice modern dining room. First thing that caught my eye was the display of Peking Ducks by the kitchen. The hostess's were very friendly and attentive. We were quickly shown to our table. We ordered a Kirin beer and a coke. A tempura shrimp appetizer was so crisp and delicious - similar to a BangBang Shrimp. We couldn't resist the duck. They brought it out to showcase it then went back to preparing it. The kitchen cuts it into sections assuring each piece has that incredible crispy skin on it. The duck comes with thin pancakes, 3 dipping sauces and pickled vegetables to create tasty little bites. Also included was delicious fried rice. We polished off 2/3 of the duck. I wish the duck had spent more time roasting to render more of the fat layer under the skin. In some places it was 3/8 of an inch thick. We enjoyed our ice cream cup dessert.