38 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.“

“If you don't know about this place, you are truly missing out.They are the most authentic tasting Chinese food in the area.Hands down, you can't go wrong, fantastic staff.The place is clean, generous portions.Great job guys.“

“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.“

“Went for a Sunday dinner and were seated immediately! Ordered the garlic edamame, and an assortment of sushi rolls. We had the Pink Lady Roll, Sexy Girl Roll, Xmas Tree roll along with a few other traditional rolls. Everything was perfect and delicious!“

“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!!“

“We stumbled upon this place just googling new foods to try, we were immediately greeted and everyone was super sweet and welcoming, and the food was mouthwatering, I haven’t had ramen in years, and the taste brought me back to the first time I had ramen.“

“Excellent place, delicious food. This is my first time trying the beef bowl here. It was amazing. And the rice ball—I don’t remember its name—but it was great too. I’ll be back to try the other dishes they have. Five stars, no doubt.“

“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.“

“My friend and I saw this place on Instagram and wanted to try these fluffy magical pancakes. They didn’t disappoint! We had crème brûlée and mango fruity pancakes. Customer service was terrific, and food was delicious and beautifully presented. Cool and chill vibe, definitely recommend.“

“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“

“We recently visited and tried the omakase and had an amazing experience! The chef and staff were fantastic- friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish beautifully prepared and full of flavor. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and will definitely be back. Highly recommend!“

“.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 👍“

“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“

“Came for Friendsgiving. I put on the reservation what we were coming in for. Our table had a cute Happy Friendsgiving. The service was amazing. We ordered the cocktail tree which was amazing. Highly recommend it along with the bao buns and volcano rolls“

“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!“

“Amazing flavor, and quality rolls ! Eclectic options will not find anywhere else. Definitely be back !!!“

“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!“

“I’m a sushi lover and have had plenty in my life. This place takes first place, by far…..best sushi I’ve ever had, nicest owner -dedicated to his work, business, and customers. This sushi will literally make you put down your phone and just enjoy “the moment” of indulging in this delicious cuisine. Go get some!“

“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 food and service are both fantastic!“

“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!“