37 Best Japanese Restaurants near Riverview

“Great food, great people ! been coming here for about three years and have yet to find a sushi roll from their extensive menu that i don’t like. theres everything from simple to extravagant rolls at an affordable price. i recommend this hidden gem to anyone having a sushi craving without having to leave town“

“Incredible sushi! I will be back multiple times!“

“Stopped here for lunch with my sister and niece. Service was friendly and quick. They have a lunch menu and their hibachi lunch is $13.95- include chicken (my choice), vegetables, soup or salad, and fried rice. For was good and it felt like a dinner sized portion. There was enough to have another full meal. My sister got the poke bowl which as also $13.95 and said it was delicious. Very generous with the tuna and salmon.

Great spot in Fishhawk and great lunch menu (they also had a maki lunch option for sushi rolls) 👍🏼“

“Found this hidden gem on the way to a friend's place! We ordered a Mexican roll, General Tso chicken, and the Korean bulgogi beef. All of the dishes were delicious and I was absolutely blown away with how the bulgogi came SIZZLING to our table! Our server was fast and brought us everything we wanted in a timely manner. If you're looking for some yummy Asian cuisine and you're in the area, this is the place to go!“

“I’ve been eating here for years and they’re so good! The sushi and hibachi are delicious and their ramen is so filling! Highly recommended!“

“best sushi , great people my favorite sushi spot . you will not go wrong coming here.“

“It’s always a great time at Sakura. Food is always amazing and the staff is incredible. We love spending every special occasion here with family and friends.“

“We ordered delivery for the first time tonight. It was delicious! Came very fast and nice and hot. We will definitely order again.“

“I can’t believe it’s been over 3 years since Noble Rice opened and this was our very first visit! It absolutely blew us away. The service was impeccable. Hostess Angel greeted us warmly, and our server Allison A. was simply outstanding ~ easily one of the best experiences we’ve had anywhere in Tampa. We started with drinks, and every single one was perfect. The Lychee Martini was smooth and floral, the Espresso Martini had just the right kick, and the Haku ~ their version of a Moscow Mule ~ was phenomenal. My husband is a self-proclaimed Moscow Mule connoisseur, and he gave it high praise. The food? Next-level. The Tuna Carpaccio was the star of the show ~ literally melted in our mouths. We also loved the Classic Poké, Tempura Poké Rolls, and the Tekka Roll ~ all fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented with different types of soy causes for each. The only item that didn’t quite hit the mark for us was the Hanabi Maki ~ still very fresh, just not our personal favorite. I’m sure many others enjoy it! What really stood out was the service ~ something that has unfortunately been on the decline across Tampa in recent years. But at Noble Rice, everyone went above and beyond. Allison didn’t just take our order, she asked thoughtful questions about our taste preferences, made drink and dessert recommendations (the Panna Cotta dessert was heavenly), and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Our only wish? Larger portions ~ because everything was so good, we didn’t want it to end. An amazing 18th anniversary dinner!! We’ll absolutely be back. Thank you, Noble Rice, for making it so special.“

“Everything is so good!!!! We simply adore Sushi Ushi! They are the best in town!!“

“Koya is an experience not to be missed. The food is a fencing match of flavor and creativity. I would compare the passion that Chef Eric and his team bring to the culinary space to that of Steve Irwin and the way his eyes would light up while talking about wildlife conservation. The minute you walk into the guest dining area, you are wrapped in the warmth of welcoming intimacy as the team greats you by name and gently guides you to your carefully selected seat. Through basic observation, you can tell the Chef purposely designed the space to make the guests the focus of the evening. This is clearly shown in how the illumination in the room is focus on the guest seats in comparison to the rest of the space. The contrast of the natural wood counters against the shadowy background provides an understated grace and refined simplicity without the pretentious nature occasionally found in fine dining. The music is modern, melodic, and upbeat. It aptly fills the room without being overbearing so that conversation can be had at soft levels. The cleanliness of the restaurant is crisp from front entry to rear restroom. With that being said, the food is the star of the show. Simply put, it is an eye opening and daring journey. Chef Eric takes you through his mind as he lays his very thoughts on the plate in front of you. Each course is assembled with intent and purpose. The dishes expose the guests to gastronomical revelations that will leave you wanting more and forcing you to ask questions like; "What kind of madman created this and how/where do I get more of it?" Chef Eric has a story to tell, and each dish is an enthralling chapter of a book you never want to end. There is a sense of tradition and innovation that accentuates the culinary bravery that is Chef Eric and his team of exceptionally talented and personable chefs. My single, solitary negative is that I can never eat enough.“

“I have not been to the new location yet but will visit very soon. I have been coming to ichiban since i was 12-13 years old and i just rolled over to 38.it is the ONLY sushi spot i will go. The sushi is always amazing caroline makes dining inviting and enjoyable the atmosphere is always pleasant.“

“Every Thursday my family and I like to drive around town and try new places.

This week was Kiwami Ramen Sushi.
FYI, they Open at 5pm for dinner

I had the Curry Ramen and Alaskan Roll.
Curry came with fried chicken would have been best with grilled chicken. But overall at 8 out of 10. Alaskan Roll was nothing special regular ingredients in it. Salmon, cream cheese and cucumber i believe, 8 out of 10.

Wife had the sweet potato Roll which was amazing and some there sushi Roll I can't remember. All in all it was pretty good. Will go back and try different items.“

“this is the best I've found in Tampa. they will make things special for you. its always fresh and delicious, and the staff is very sweet and friendly. mhmnh“

“This is my favorite sushi place!! Reasonable prices too!! Love this place!!“

“Great food as always! Everything was delicious! 😋“

“Chicken Teriyaki bowl was delicious! Best miso soup in Tampa, also the spicy edamame was the best I’ve ever had! Will definitely be coming back:) they also sell Japanese cheesecake and I can’t wait to try it! Service was exceptional, Melissa helped us at the counter and we can’t want to visit again!“

“Very fresh and great service. Highly recommended.“

“the best tonkatsu ramen. As always, one of the best japanese food place I've been. I ordered take out as well. Great customer service.“

“This place is stupid good. I don't even know the name of what I ordered, it was one of the first things on there. Got it with grilled chicken and the layered pancakes. Make sure you get extra sauce on the side. Get a green tea. I've never been, but it felt like I popped into someplace in Tokyo and had some local food. You order everything by yourself on the screen as soon as you walk in, then they call your name when it's ready. Seating for about eight groups of people or so. Go there immediately.“

“Atmosphere is a mall, so no fault to their own but it's never going to be great except on Christmas days. Good though, that was exceptional. This is a fantastic spot for post workout meal, and they have a sick deal for teriyaki meals on Tuesdays. Service is as best as it can be I think. It was slow but only because they had an insane line of people. Outside of that, which good on them, the food is great. Will be back again.“

“.Don't judge my sushi with no rice. Eating low carbs. Me and Tabatha Valentin recommend this place it's tasty!! Our total was only $38 and that's w drinks and appetizer and a side salad for me. food and service was Great 👍“

“This is one of my favorite sushi spots. The food is great and comes out relatively quickly, sometimes there is a bit of a wait depending on what day you go but that is usual. Their all you can eat option is the best in my opinion. They have a variety of other options if you do not enjoy sushi as well. -JL“

“I finally was able to make it to Kosen for a special birthday dinner at the omakase counter. Hands down the best Japanese food I’ve had so far. Being within downtown Tampa makes it so easy to get to the restaurant and it’s in a great location.

The service throughout the 2 hour experience was incredible. Everyone was so knowledgeable and attentive. The wagyu was one of the first dishes and it was hard for anything to beat that, the meat was so tender I didn’t even know it was in my mouth. The flavor of the duck breast was out of this world, I wish I had more bites of both.

The nigiri experience was amazing, all the bites were great and the fresh wasabi and everything being made to order was a joy to watch. The akami tuna was the best and the quality of fish was pristine.

The brown butter ice cream with apple and parsnip was my favorite dish and ended the meal perfectly. This experience was definitely worth the price of admission and something you should try at least once. Thank you chef!“

“I would absolutely highly recommend this place. I've had this cafe saved in my Google maps for 2 years and finally I was able to try it and it was amazing,( I love 2 hours away), My fuwa fuwa pancakes were made delicately, the Taiyaki stuffed with perfection, and at the end my son told the lady he was going to pop and she said I'll make you pop and gave my son what seemed like fresh in-house made ice cream, I would 100% recommend this place to anybody, especially if you love authentic Japanese food, and they have sculptures that you can paint“

“Delicious food , nice atmosphere, decent price fast accurate service“

“This is my FAVORITE restaurant in Tampa hands down. If I could give it 1000 stars I would. The fish is fresh from Japan, the deals are amazing, it’s just a one of a kind stellar place. Usually places like these might lack in service but nope, i’ve always had amazing service so matter how busy they are. Amazing 100/10, I’ll never stop returning . Slay the house“

“Great and quick service. The sushi was super fresh and delicious. The salmon tore apart like butter. it was amazing. we had fresh homemade crab rangoons and they were amazing as well. it's a tiny place up on Nebraska Ave and well worth a visit!“

“First time ordering from this restaurants and it was great. Great menu, great tasting food, generous portions. Ordered for delivery and it was fast and efficient. This will be my number one restaurant for Chinese and Japanese food.“

“Yabu and Alissa were fantastic. Great time with family. Food was excellent. Loved the whole experience. Will definitely ask for Yabu again!“

“Phenomenal sushi paired with exceptional service. Every roll was incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared. The 911 Roll, Sexy Roll, and Tuna Lover Roll were crowd favorites. Highly recommend for anyone craving top-quality sushi. Thanks for being open on Christmas Eve.“

“The food and service are both fantastic!“

“We had an enjoyable night out at Samurai Blue. We started with the Blue Crab Rangoon, and it was very tasty. I ordered the sushi dinner, and it came with a nice variety of Nigiri. My wife ordered a few rolls and enjoyed them as well. The presentation was creative. The Caterpillar Roll comes with two eyes. The service was excellent and the vibe was relaxing.“

“The miso soup had alot of flavor, the ginger salad was good. The spicy tuna was the best I have ever had at 55 years.old I have eaten at many sushi spots, Japan and Italy also, so I no what tastes great. The chicken and noodles dish was very good. The spicy tuna was so yummy I took 2 orders home for snack and dinner. My new spot.“

“We welcome sushi bowls by Kazoku to new Tampa. The food is phenomenal and I can’t get enough of it. The staff here are very professional. Sitting down getting ready to eat my crunchy Tuna Sushi. I Definitely recommend this place.“

“My first time there and the food and service were awesome! Everyone said hello with a smile and our waiter was very efficient and quick. Until I ate here there was only one oriental type restaurant I would eat at but this has changed my mind. We had the Black Dragon Roll, Hurricane Roll, Gyoza and the Crab Rangoon. It was Heaven! Love this restaurant and I will be back again!“