“Best boba teas in all of Tampa Bay easily (low-key high-key). Fantastic food, the poke bowls are very fresh and great portions (bussin gas every time). Staff is always respectful and welcoming (big ups, mad respect). A true small-family business vibe (W rizzy is this bizzy).“
“Very good option for all-you-can eat and traditional sit-down. Truly great service from the whole staff. Sushi is good on the all-you-can-eat eat menu but a little limited as you would expect. Entrees are exceptional though. Noodle dishes were banging. It's nice to finally have a place like this closeby. No need to go to Tampa anymore. PS. Very clean and well maintained bathtooms. LOLVegetarian options: They should certainly adapt for vegetarian. Very kind and attentive staff.Parking: Big commercial lot. Publix basically next door.Kid-friendliness: Overall casual and relaxed vibe. Kids welcome.Wheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair accessible. Bathrooms are good size and private.“
“Excellent and perfectly cooked meals. They are always consistent with the portions and the flavor.I love that their fried rice does not have onions. Their yummy sauce is very good, always consistently made.We typically eat the same meal every time (hibachi chicken with fried rice/white rice). I wish I could say that one day we will try everything but we are very much creature of habit.The place is very clean and the employees are always happy.“
“Food was good but the service we received was excellent! Our waitress was really nice and took good care of us and the food came out really fast. I would definitely recommend this place. We got here kind of early for dinner and the place was nice and clean and quiet.“
“The food is great, specially the sashimi, they are alway fresh. The thai food is good too. I been here 3 times already and never been disappointed. Their lunch menu is different from weekend and week day FYI. We got potsticker, steam dumpling, 3 lunch dishes (those included miso and eggroll) and wonton soup. And try out their thaitea. For the area the prices are good.“
“We came here to celebrate 2 birthdays and it was just perfect. This was our first time and we were really impressed with Zai (our amazing waiter) and Andy (manager who makes amazing shots). There are no words to explain the excellent service we received from Zai. He made sure we were well taken care off and was always on top of things. The food was not too bad. As you can imagine it is an all you can eat restaurant therefore you cannot expect top of the line sushi and steak but they do offer such a wide variety that I am pretty sure you will find something extraordinary for your taste buds. The ambiance is so cute. Really like how they decorate the restaurant. It's is pretty nice looking. Overall we really enjoyed our time here and hope you will as well.“
“This place is TOP TIER! Me and my wife LOVE their food.We eat the Macaroni Salad like no tomorrow!This is a family owned business which I truly admire!The welcoming from their little kids show how great the business is!I would HIGHLY recommend this place. Especially when the prices are very affordable!“
“Angus: The Epitome of Exceptional Service at KobesIf you've ever had the pleasure of dining at a hibachi restaurant, you understand that the experience extends far beyond just the food. It's a performance, a culinary journey, and above all, an opportunity for exceptional service to elevate the evening. In the realm of such service, Angus reigns supreme at KobesFrom the moment we were seated at our table, Angus's humor and professionalism set the tone for what would be an unforgettable dining experience. His welcoming smile and genuine demeanor instantly put us at ease, making us feel like honored guests in his own home.What truly set Angus apart, however, was his attentiveness to every detail of our dining experience. He anticipated our needs before we even realized them ourselves, ensuring that our drinks were always replenished and our every request was met with a smile.But it was Angus's genuine passion for hospitality that left the most lasting impression. He didn't just serve food; he created memories. Angus's enthusiasm was infectious, enhancing our enjoyment of the meal tenfold.In a world where exceptional service is increasingly rare, Angus is a shining beacon of hospitality. His dedication to excellence, coupled with his warm demeanor and undeniable skill, make him a true asset to Kobes. If you're fortunate enough to dine at this establishment, do yourself a favor and request Angus as your server. Your taste buds will thank you, and your heart will be warmed by the experience of dining with a true master of his craft.“
“I took my mother out on her birthday on April 2nd to this place after a friend of mine suggested it, and my word, did it truly exceed our expectations.Let's start with the atmosphere first, it felt like you were walking straight into Japan, from a nice koi pond up front to its cultural themes all the way up to the tables themselves, the people there were also extremely friendly as well greeting you with open arms, it is a great mix of American and Japanese cuisines combined. You can tell this place truly respects its Japanese roots and we were all for it. The tables also gave you the opportunity to socialize and make new friends along the way which was a nice touch as it's not everyday you get to see such a layout like this.Let's move on to the waitress and the chef for the evening. Our waitress was Hailey and our chef was Steven. They were both excellent people to be around, Hailey's enthusiastic attitude really says a lot about offering great service as she really loves her job and she always brings a smile to people's faces. As for Chef Steven, he really blew us away with his cooking skills, he had a great sense of humor as he entertained us with hilarious food centric jokes as he was cooking our meals, you can tell he had a blast with his job from start to finish, that's how great of a chef he was, he and Hailey were by far the best parts of our experience.Now we move on to the food. We ordered the Kobe Combo and the Sumo Special, and boy were they scrumptious! Chef Steven's presentations of our meals didn't disappoint at all, they were very well cooked and perfected to the core to get that mouth-watering taste, all their food options are nice, but the Kobe Combo and the Sumo Special were by far the best options they had to offer.Finally, let's talk about what they do for birthdays. They put cute little chef hats on top of you as a nice gesture, after that, it follows with the waiters, chefs and even the restaurant owners playing drums and singing in both English and Japanese to spice things up, last but not least, they serve a wonderful little cupcake, if you want to celebrate your birthday at a Japanese restaurant, this is the place to go!In conclusion, I highly recommend this place from the bottom of my heart. We most definitely look forward to returning a second time pretty soon when we get the chance.“
“We had been wanting to try this. It's a cute, small homey place. Most tables were full but we didn't have to wait to be seated. Service was very nice and food was good. With the dinner boxes, you get a decent amount of food for the price. Sushi fish tasted fresh. I would definitely go “
“My partner and I have been here multiple times and have brought friends here as well. We always have fantastic food. The pho, ramen, sushi, you literally can't go wrong. I wanted to write this review about our server last night. My friend and I had dinner. Our server was working the whole front half of the restaurant by himself. Bussing tables, serving tables, checking out to go orders, making sushi, serving drinks, answering the phone. He was literally doing most of this stuff by himself. He was exceptionally kind and even though we had to wait a little (we didn't mind) it was great service. Unfortunately some people walked out because they felt it wasn't fast enough but at no point did I feel it was unreasonable. You could also see he genuinely felt horrible these people left. Our patience was rewarded with great service and great food. Always remember to have a little patience with people. You never know the full story. You may only see a small glimpse of the work that is being done.“
“We found this gem yesterday (1/12/24) while on lunch. And we're happy we did. The crab Rangoons (pictured) were crispy n delicious, and the sushi was super fresh. Pictured are the Godzilla roll (by itself) and the rainbow roll / California roll. Not pictured is the meso soup. It was so good I was too busy eating it :)And thank you for exceptional service.“
“I was a little skeptical as this restaurant isn't in the best part of town, but sometimes those places have the best food. And this is one of those places. It's nice on the inside so don't judge the book by it's cover. I had the hibachi style chicken w/fried rice and veggies. It was delicious and fresh. My friend had chicken and shrimp and said both were good. It was so much food I couldn't finish it all! Next time I plan to get it to go because I like to mix everything up and eat it that way, but the container was so full all you could do was eat lol. I recommend this place. Better than Panda for sure. Obviously not as good as Fuji, but for 1/3 the price of there and only $1-2 more than Panda, this place is definitely worth it.“
“First time trying them after seeing the great reviews and realizing I worked close. I got the chicken teriyaki w/ white rice and veggies there; and wow. it was so fresh and delicious! I work at the Camping World across the street. I'll definitely be coming in more often to grab lunch. Thanks for lunch ladies!“
“If I could give them a zero I would. My friend went there today and she was refused service because she has a skin disease called psoriasis. Shame on you all. You need to get educated the disease is not contagious I hope you and your ignorant staff learn some manners.“
“Please do not sleep on this place! Omg I had the Buta Kakuni and my taste buds exploded from the flavors off this pork belly dish! I am sad I didn’t come here when I first saw the existence of this restaurant. This flavor palace! The Smokey Dragon roll with its notes of lemon zest! Chef kiss to who ever came up with this menu. The environment here is very co-chill!!! I wanna stay here and try the whole menu!!“
“It's fast food and mainly takeout with a small sitting area to eat in.The food is good and fresh. The sushi chef made the sushi burrito in front of me. I'm getting that the next time I go there!Vegetarian options: Vegetarian Hibachi“
“So this was my first time trying Tasty Ramen and I wanted to start by saying, this is absolutely delicious and colorfully bursting with flavor. I got the Choy Ramen bowl and mane was it good. It was bigger than I expected for the price and It was overwhelmingly tasty and full of so much flavor. Very filling and satisfying; Even the spring rolls tasted good, not greasy like most other Ramen places I’ve been to and no microwave texture, just a nice crisp golden look and a texture to match just that. I initially saw a lady outside with a bowl and that’s what attracted me to this place randomly walking around the Crate shops.“
“Exceptional sushi, paired with impeccable service, defined my experience at this establishment. Although there was a slight oversight in the delivery of my appetizer, the staff promptly rectified the situation, ensuring I felt thoroughly accommodated. Their dedication to customer satisfaction elevated the dining experience, leaving a lasting impression of excellence.“
“Best restaurant in the Krates! Any time I spot by the Grove I cannot resist getting Ato. The food is always, fresh and fast. I love the kiosks for ordering and building my own bowl. Their signature creations are awesome as well. A must try and don’t skip the teriyaki mushrooms! They enhance every bite. ?“
“I had the Hibachi and my kids had the sushi with a side of Hibachi fried rice! It was great. The cook was fun and engaging. The waitress was very attentive to every little detail and ask. My mom was thoroughly impressed, which is hard to do. ?“
“Absolutely amazing! Poke Falls offers incredibly delicious poke bowls made your way. Ingredients are very fresh. This restaurant is super clean, organized, and inviting. They make the ordering process easy since they offer an order form for you to choose exactly what you want in your poke bowl. They also offer huge sushi rolls, too. Our service was fast and super-friendly. We enjoyed our meals here very much and we will be back again soon.Parking: Plaza parking“
“Title: Sushi Avenue: A 12-Year Culinary Love AffairFor 12 years, Sushi Avenue has been my sushi sanctuary. With its fresh fare, impeccable service, and wallet-friendly prices, this spot in Tampa never disappoints. Whether you're a sushi veteran or a newcomer, it's a must-visit destination.“
“I got the scallops entree with veggies and brown rice. It was made very well and had tons of flavor. The entree came with a “salad” that consisted of hard, yellow chunks of iceberg lettuce hearts. You shouldn’t disrespect your customers, like that. You could’ve left that part out because it screams cheap and mediocre. Elevate or just don’t serve it with your opinion of a salad. Thanks.“
“Wow what a great experience here! I get the craving for poke almost every day and have been to some of the best spots in Arizona as there everywhere, not very many here. This is the best tasting poke bowl I have ever had and the customer service was fantastic from Joe and Dennis. Decent service is very rare these days but theses guys went over and beyond with a big and friendly smile. Thanks to the owners for keeping Quality people!“
“We had another amazing omakase dinner at toki. Chef Chris always serves us with an amazing selection of sushi and is definitively my favorite sushi joint in Tampa.Notes for those interested:*~$75/person for omakase and reservations/call ahead is recommended*Thursday-Saturday are the suggested nights for omakase as Chefs receives seafood shipment in from Japan1. Tuna Appetizer2. Yellowtail w/ kelp3. Seared tuna w/tataki4. Octopus w/ miso5. Toro roll6. Scallop w/ lemon7. Seared salmon belly8. Sea Bream w/ yuzu zest9. Ameobi (eat the crispy ? head)10. Sea Eel“
“This place has never been a let down. The sushi deluxe and and sashimi deluxe hands down still my favorite! The quality and the taste are on point!Also Anna is always welcoming and has such a good energy, she makes the experience even better!“
“The Best Sushi-grill locations I have ever been to. Words cannot describe how fresh the food is. So delicious. You have a choice from a variety of different cooked or premium sushi rolls and amazing Hibachi meals. Everything on the menu is worthy. The service is magnificent. Very fast n friendly. We plan on returning again and again!“
“Traveling through Tampa. We liked everything overall. The waitress/hostess Lacey was absolutely wonderful! Crab ragoon wasn't crispy as we expected, but decent. Saturday special on sushi! Buy 1 get 1 half off. Fried rice- shrimp & veggie were delish. Minus the shrimp. Both rice & sushi shrimp was over cooked & rubbery. Honestly still enjoyed meals, would come back if we were traveling Tampa again. Lacey is 5 stars!“
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“Very fresh food with a wide variety of options. Price is very reasonable. Our server Sally was wonderful, she provided excellent service and recommended us many awesome dishes. We will be back soon!Vegetarian options: They can make vegetarian sushi and hibachi. Just inform your server like my sister did.Parking: Plenty of parking“
“It was pretty crazy. It surpassed what I expected...The fried shrimp tempora roll was really good and fancy looking... The fried burritos were really good. I had the Kickin Chicken fried with Cheetos. My friend had the Fry Me In The River. He said "it was basically just a sushi burrito bro that Shht was good" lol.The apps we got spicy couliflower and pork wantons they were good but considering everything else kind of light really. But if you want to spend some more money and get something they are good. Just not really necessary.The service was was fine. Order on the kiosk or online. They work slow making this food. You can watch them. They do a really good, clean and neat job though. There is small bar type seating all along the wall to wait or eat if you want. Friday night expect to wait 30 minutes... Wasn't a bad wait though.This place is definitely worth a try. I'll be back.Parking: In the strip mall plaza.“
“Great place to eat. I love the chicken and shrimp here they also give you sauce and chopsticks with it. Service is great they always pay attention to your orders the only thing that I didn’t like is that they don’t use gloves and they do touch your food while cooking it but the food is great and so is the service.“
“I have been coming here for 10 years. My husband and I drive one hour just to come here because it is the best sushi restaurant I've visited in my life. The food and the service are amazing. The crab rangoon roll is my favorite along with their own home made eel sauce. Even missed these flavors while tasting sushi in Japan, where eel souce was unheard of.“
“we love this place and order at least once every 2 weeks. but I beg of you, please STOP putting the cold sushi on top of hot items in the same bag. The hot food basically cooks the food above it and it makes the sushi warm and not the ideal temp. otherwise we love the hibachi and sushi choices. We really do enjoy the place!“
“DEF MY GO TO! Me and my friend are regulars there.Ever since they were on fowler before they relocated . They open late until 2am and the staff is so patient. They are always juggling the dine in customers, along with the to go orders from all the delivery apps as well as walk in customers and they get it all done despite the chaos of it all. The food is amazing, the udon noodles are a must. Godzilla roll is 1 of my favs. Salmon skin salad too. The have dinner options for the sushi rolls as well. The prices are very reasonable.“
“Friendly owner, real Thai food, nice area. Recommanded! อาหารอร่อยเจ้าของร้านน่ารัก ดูแลดีมากๆค่ะ ใครผ่านมาที่นี้แนะนำให้แวะทานข้าวกันนะจ๊ะ“
“I go there regularly for lunch. Their lunch special is great! It comes with a drink and is filling for under $10! It does take about 10 minutes to get your food as it is cooked to order. If you dine in, they bring it to your table on a real china. I can't speak for their dinner menu.“
“You really can’t beat the price for the lunch special, not to mention kids eat free in under 4! $13.95 all you can eat sushi and hibachi! Kids love the chicken nuggets and French fries and the fried rice. Only thing is the parking situation isn’t always ideal and when you get stuck parking super far away with multiple kids it’s difficult. Only downside is we’ve had the same server the past three times we’ve come and she wasn’t very pleasant the first time (figured that the 4 kids at our table can be a little much), the second time she charged us the wrong amount, this last time she never even offered us refills on our drinks. Not that she was bad or wouldn’t want her to serve us again but just something to keep an eye on is all. Outside of that love going here and usually enjoy the food.“
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“My best friend Matt and I ordered take out from here and it was the best Japanese food I ever ate in my life. Amazing customer service and amazing ppl work there. Thank you all for doing an amazing job I will always refer ppl to u when I'm asked about a good Japanese restaurant to go to.“
“I encountered efficient service and authentic Japanese cuisine at this restaurant run by a Japanese family. The omusubi with plum and seaweed salad was delightful—I truly savored it. Although the lady who took my order initially seemed rude, it may be due to her hearing problems. However, her husband kindly assisted me with my order. I'm already looking forward to returning to try either the kitsune udon or karaage curry.“
“I have had a few friends tell me good things about this place and I was equally impressed. This restaurant is very small and it's first come first serve as they do not take reservations. It has a nice contemporary japanese atmosphere. Our waitress, Emily, was lovely and extremely accommodating along with some excellent recommendations like the valentine roll.The sushi, folks, is some of the best I have had--and I eat sushi often and almost everywhere I travel. It's extremely fresh and they have some new bright ideas for rolls with contemporary presentations. Whatever you do, try the dragon balls -- a zany name for a delicious appetizer. Beer, wine as well as both hot and cold Saki are available. They also make some specialty drinks from Saki and wine. This is a do not miss if you are a sushi lover.“