50 Best Japanese Restaurants in Tampa

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Aqui em casa nem arriscamos mais outros lugares. Sushi é Kingdom ! Preço justo , atendimento , cardápio variado , tranquilo para ir com crianças e o MELHOR CARPACCIO do mundo .“

“11/5 STARS, BEST SUSHI I'VE EVER EATEN! Best waiter ever TRAVIS, see him, you will be taken care of!!!. Look how amazing the food and atmosphere is!! It's All You Can Eat for $30, WOWOW! I'm posting the menu, look if you buy too things the all you can eat makes more sense. The boba tea and green tea pots taste heavenly!! The sushi is mouthwatering, portions are great! With all you can eat you can do this until you are stuffed. Look at the presentation?! It tastes better than it looks even. Menu is one of the most robust I've ever seen. I'm posting their small menu, but the in restaurant one is like a dozen pages. Its all delicious. The chefs are amazing and very nice. The wait staff is incredible. This is the second time I've gone and cannot speak highly enough. They should get awards for best sushi in the area, but really anywhere in the country. They had like 14 people in the restaurant working which is amazing considering Walmart has like 5 people working nowadays. Their staff was super attentive and food came out in like 5 minutes. I cannot speak highly enough, this is my forever go to place and so reasonable with how expensive everything is with inflation. Go here, seriously or wait, don't I' want all the foods. It will make you very happy, nice job Ajisai 3, you truly are the best of the best!!! #ajisaiayce ; *WAIT I forgot to mention something REALLY important... The All you can eat sushi that's $30, its FREEEEEEEEE on your birthday, bring your ID and I think I said, its free, like free like Free Willy free. Who does anything free nowadays?! He77 yea Ajisai, you truly are the best of the best, you take care of your customers like I have never seen and on top of the food is YUMMY to the maximum. Can I leave more reviews, can I get you an award for your complete satisfaction for customers? I'm posting to every site on the Internet, its the least I can do. If my ex-wife satisfied me half as much as this this, we would still be married. Can we start dating? I think you would take care of all my needs. The best way to a man's heart is through their stomach, well here is my heart cause my stomach is fulfilled.“

“great food great service we will return with an appetite“

“excelente servicio y la comida deliciosa“

“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.“

“Our waitress Tiffany was a huge help to decide what to order. It can get pretty overwhelming with all the different varieties of Sushi, Appetizers and Sake. We definitely appreciated her input.“

“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!“

“very friendly staff, food cooked to order, great food, and reasonable prices.“

“Good service and great food.“

“Super Friendly Staff , and Great food“

“This has been one of my favorite restaurants since I was a child, the service is incredible and I couldn't say better things about this lovely restaurant. the food is delicious, coming from a very picky eater. The restaurant always smells so good and the food always taste good when you order it. Such an incredible establishment and I'll will forever support sushi cafe.“

“A wonderful menu of Japanese fusion and classic dishes. Great sushi and sashimi!“

“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.“

“Never disappoints.🍱🍤🍣🍶🥟🍤🥢“

“great to have Japanese and Korean cuisine. Both are excellent.“

“Arrived at 9 pm.. fast service.. friendly and accommodating… delicious King”s roll and “ out of control roll “ washed down with Saki made for an excellent night!!;-)“

“Eating at Yokos is a must!! The quality of the food and the friendly service make for a lovely and authentic experience. Best sushi in Tampa!“

“five stars , great service“

“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.“

“A Nice Sushi Roll for Lunch.

Walking the mall with my mother and we decided to have a quick bite to eat before going to a movie, she wanted Asian so Sarku Japan was it.

She got some kind of chicken, but I went with a Tempura Shrimp Sushi Roll. Was affordable, came out pretty fast, and looked great.

Came with a side of fresh ginger and some very fresh wasabi, the sushi itself was excellent. No complaints. Light, satisfying, and a perfect choice for a quick meal before a much bigger one hours later.“

“Incredible place with 5 star food and The artwork on the walls is so inspiring and the artist Sabien was sharing his art in house today. What a special place!!!! We will be back repeatedly and are forever thankful for your event on July 7th Super hero’s exist in many different ways. Thank you for this!!!!“

“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.“

“Good food... the Chinese menu here is excellent. Have not tried the Japanese Menu yet.“

“Lobster sushi roll was really good. It made me forget I was drunk.“

“Everything was good i especially loved the rice🗣️‼️ our chef Tadashi was hilarious and next time I come back to Tampa with the family we’re definitely coming back and I WANT TADASHI🗣️‼️🔪👨🏽‍🍳🍽️💪🏽🔥😁🏝️#Tampa“

“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“

“Excellent food and service. Highly recommend this location.“

“Tốt quán ngon, đồ ăn phong phú đa dạng rất thích sẽ quay lại“

“Stopped in for lunch and I was dining alone but the server made me feel VERY welcome!! Got the 2 roll lunch special plus an additional roll and I took half of it home! Delicious. The salad dressing was great……all a beautiful presentation.“

“A wonderful menu of Japanese fusion and classic dishes. Great sushi and sashimi!“

“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“

“Our experience at Haiku on a Friday evening was excellent. I forget the hosts name, but he was a mid-aged gentlemen who was busting his butt doing a great job. Our server, Sloan, was prompt, courteous and friendly. Food was solid (wish I'd ordered something different) but absolutely no complaints, the group next to us looked like they had made much better choices. Looking forward to returning.“

“While taking a break from U of Tampa move in weekend, we were looking for a place to eat after some shopping. Kelp came up. It was a lot an hour before they closed. Staff was very friendly and kind. Our server answered all of our questions and made accommodations when we asked. Good was delicious. Such a great selection of unique rolls. They put their own touch into their menu.

We will definitely return.“

“This place is truly amazing, the staff is so friendly and helpful, the food here is absolutely delicious and they have so many options to choose from. The place is super clean and simple. The place is very peaceful and a great place to come and relax when needed.“

“Food was freaking great! One of the better poké spots I’ve found.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“My girlfriend and I have ordered from this hidden gem at least 20 times! 😂

Hands down some of the best seafood fried rice! My gf gets the house fried rice and it’s consistently good!

Also, they have this hot oil that is to die for! It’s authentic and has a proper kick to it!

5/5 isn’t enough! This is place is a hidden gem! Two meals with leftovers for under $30!“

“Our server was Jackson and he was a fantastic waiter. We’ve been here several times and every time it’s exceptional every time. The building is a beautiful historic building in Ybor. The food is always super high quality with unique selections. Cannot recommend this place enough“

“This restaurant is definitely my favorite sushi restaurant. Great sushi and great service extremely clean and nice atmosphere.“

“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.“

“Took my wife and my Son to eat there and they gave us the worst waiter possible after we got our food we must have seen him about once for a refill and nothing else up until when we were ready to leave. Other than that the food is outstanding you guys should give it a try and cross your fingers you don't get the way that we had“

“I don’t often say something was 5 star meaning perfect! Because let’s face it that’s hard and there is always something I think of that might fall in the category of “not for everyone”. Nope not here! They food was made to order I’m pretty sure all of it! And it’s all you can eat! (They will charge you if it’s excessive and wasteful which is fair)
$26.99 for very high quality sushi and fresh hibachi, dessert, soup, salad! Amazing!
We rolled in pretty late and they still happily served us!“