The atmosphere was cool. The food was really good. I got the squid rice bowl and it was sooo good- if you’re thinking about getting it- do it. Chanko sauce was good. Babe got the hot curry with veg and beef. It was like a warm hug on a cold day. Just absolutely delicious, I had to get an extra side to go for later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chanko Sauce
Rebekah Lockwood
A colleague recommended this place to me. It exceeded expectations! I had the lemon pepper jumbo shrimp with rice and spicy Chanko sauce. Deeeelish! Lots of flavor and spice! Plenty of perfectly cooked shrimp! The weather was perfect today, and I enjoyed my lunch outside on their picnic tables. Everything was clean too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Capuano
Great food, great vibes, and great staff. definitely a must stop if you’re in the area and like japanese cuisine or retro diners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ariana Rivera
Always delicious comfort Japanese food, served quickly and in a super cute diner. The food is so good, highly recommend the grilled chicken or karaage rice bowls with Chanko sauce!!!!!! The sauce is a must
The food here is incredible. This is easily the best chicken katsu that I have had. You must get it with their spicy Chanko sauce. It is really spicy, but add so much flavor. The katsu is on a bed of jasmine rice, and they even give you excellent pickled veggies on the side to eat with it.
Additionally, this restaurant is known for okonomiyaki. Think of it like a pancake with vegetables and noodles and meat and eggs. You can’t go wrong with that.
Service is average as there is no interactions with anyone. You order your food at a kiosk at the front, sit down, wait for them to call your name, and take your order to your table. Additionally, they do not clean off any tables and you have to clean up your own table.
Atmosphere is really nice as it feels like a diner. Seating is limited and it does get very busy at peak meal times.
This is really worth the effort to get here.. the food is spectacular. The portions are Western. The place is really neat and they have a few high quality drinks too help chase down all that delicious panko and noodles
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Christine Smith
This may be my favorite restaurant. First, the atmosphere is relaxing. I went around 1 pm on a Saturday. There was a good amount of people and it was busy, but I wasn't concerned about seating.
Also, 100 stars for the fact they are playing Persona music the whole time.
I had the curry with chicken katsu with medium spice. This has been the curry I've been missing since going to Japan. It was filling and flavorful. I'm excited to come back and try more!
Wheelchair accessibility: I didn't see a ramp. There is outside seating on a grassy area and all the ordering is online.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delaena
We order take out from here around once per month. Every time the food is well prepared and well seasoned. The food never comes soggy or cold. This is a staple for our take out nights for sure.
5 of us had very different orders and we blinked. Food was done and amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiger Slaw, Noodles, Shrimp, Chanko Sauce, Chicken Katsu Rice Plate
Had the beef over rice dish with chanko sauce and fried egg. It was excellent. Very tasty and will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chanko Sauce, Sauce
Loved the environment.and the people who work and eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chanko Sauce
This place is amazing & nothing comes close in Tampa for this style of real Japanese cuisine. 🤤
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just loved this place! The food, the decor, the ordering system, and that it’s in an actual old
Diner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Karaage Chicken Bowl, Miyagi Okonomiyaki, Pickled, Chanko Sauce, Sauce, Chicken Katsu Rice Plate
The atmosphere was cool. The food was really good. I got the squid rice bowl and it was sooo good- if you’re thinking about getting it- do it. Chanko sauce was good. Babe got the hot curry with veg and beef. It was like a warm hug on a cold day. Just absolutely delicious, I had to get an extra side to go for later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chanko Sauce
A colleague recommended this place to me. It exceeded expectations! I had the lemon pepper jumbo shrimp with rice and spicy Chanko sauce. Deeeelish! Lots of flavor and spice! Plenty of perfectly cooked shrimp! The weather was perfect today, and I enjoyed my lunch outside on their picnic tables. Everything was clean too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great vibes, and great staff. definitely a must stop if you’re in the area and like japanese cuisine or retro diners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always delicious comfort Japanese food, served quickly and in a super cute diner. The food is so good, highly recommend the grilled chicken or karaage rice bowls with Chanko sauce!!!!!! The sauce is a must
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dietary restrictions: Supports gluten free.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
The food here is incredible. This is easily the best chicken katsu that I have had. You must get it with their spicy Chanko sauce. It is really spicy, but add so much flavor. The katsu is on a bed of jasmine rice, and they even give you excellent pickled veggies on the side to eat with it.
Additionally, this restaurant is known for okonomiyaki. Think of it like a pancake with vegetables and noodles and meat and eggs. You can’t go wrong with that.
Service is average as there is no interactions with anyone. You order your food at a kiosk at the front, sit down, wait for them to call your name, and take your order to your table. Additionally, they do not clean off any tables and you have to clean up your own table.
Atmosphere is really nice as it feels like a diner. Seating is limited and it does get very busy at peak meal times.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Miyagi Okonomiyaki, Chanko Sauce, Chicken Katsu Rice Plate
Consistently good food at a good price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
This is really worth the effort to get here.. the food is spectacular. The portions are Western. The place is really neat and they have a few high quality drinks too help chase down all that delicious panko and noodles
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
This may be my favorite restaurant. First, the atmosphere is relaxing. I went around 1 pm on a Saturday. There was a good amount of people and it was busy, but I wasn't concerned about seating.
Also, 100 stars for the fact they are playing Persona music the whole time.
I had the curry with chicken katsu with medium spice. This has been the curry I've been missing since going to Japan. It was filling and flavorful. I'm excited to come back and try more!
Wheelchair accessibility: I didn't see a ramp. There is outside seating on a grassy area and all the ordering is online.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We order take out from here around once per month. Every time the food is well prepared and well seasoned. The food never comes soggy or cold. This is a staple for our take out nights for sure.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Karaage Chicken Bowl, Pork Belly Bowl, Chanko Sauce, Chicken Katsu Rice Plate
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