“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.“
“First time Visiting Kanji and won't be my last! The space is absolutely beautiful and comfortable! Everywhere I looked, I saw something new. The service was AMAZING! We were seated and greeted with these washcloths. Our server was SOOO sweet and really was helpful. One of my favorite foods are Buns and these pork buns were GREAT! The pork has such a nice flavor! Spring rolls were delicious and the side dishes were YUM! those gyozas were juicy and flavorful!!!! The ramen was pretty good as well- one of my favvvv things is udon and when I found out they had that add in, I was SHOOK!!! The only thing is, the broth wasn't my favorite! It was ok but I wish there was more depth in flavor. I've had many ramens in the past and this one is in middle ground, so it's ok, but not the best I've had. Dessert was BUSSIN!!!! Very yummy! I love that they offer those little meal bundles because I was able to get a little of everything for a great price! All in all, this is a great spot for lunch and/or dinner and I would def recommend! I'm excited to come back and try the skewers and sushi!“
“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.“
“Spectacular service and Awesome food. I wanna highlight Tanya, Georgie, Sally and Jada. I've been in this industry for a long time and I have to say they deliver a 5 star experience! if you wanna have a one of a kind hospitality and service you need to there!“
“5 stars! Everything deserves 5 stars. Super clean, super friendly, super fast service. Very large space.Food: so yummy!!!My faves: avocado salad, shumai (steamed shrimp dumpling), a hibachi (small portion of meat), and OMG SALMON tartar is like a salmon ceviche with mangoes. The green tea ice cream wow!Want to try next time: katsu and maybe squid salad. Also, rainbow or king Kai roll.Desserts: fried cheese cakeThe food is soooooo fresh and expertly seasoned. So yummy. High quality ingredients! You must come. The staff is also 5 stars“
“Great food, great service. Crowded but little to no wait time and fast service. Enough options to either eat health or to have a cheat meal. Will come back!Dietary restrictions: Have lactose free, vegetarian and low fat, low carb options as well“
“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.“
“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.“
“Always pleased with the service here! The staff is super friendly and the sushi is great, especially for the price. I can mostly only eat cooked sushi, and there are a lot of options for me. They can even torch the raw fish if you'd like. I usually get the lunch special which comes with 2 rolls and a miso soup or salad. For dinner, the Volcano Roll or Monster Roll is good too!“
“The food here was astonishingly good! Absolutely delightful. I especially want to thank the workers here today, Jack and Gabi, for their excellent service and hospitality. they PACK the small bowl, you are definitely getting your money's worth. The ambiance here is very aloha. I will come again!!! very...VERY soon.“
“Did the 20 course Omakase. The room is beautiful and spa like with the soft lighting and design. Extra details include offering pads to rest your phone on top of, bag hooks under counters, guests selecting their own chopsticks, hot towels, etc. While these are great, service is a bit choppy. I asked for a glass of champagne three times. It felt service overlooked our party of four while some others got extra attentiveness. It’s natural when they ordered more beverages but I didn’t feel like anyone came over to talk to us about any recommendations either. Twice, the chef had to wait for service to mark with new silverware while food waited to be served including ice cream melting. The menu consists of the usual items with some exciting ingredients but slightly underwhelming. Knowing Michelin stars are given out in the US a little more easily than other countries, my guess is Michelin will award them 1 star. If you’ve had omakase before, you may be disappointed but it’s not bad, it’s actually pretty solid. Definitely good for Tampa.“
“It's a very nice place, it's one of those places you wish was closer to home. I ordered the sweet green tea, the sushi fries, and the Coral Reef roll. All of it was great, I really wish I could try every roll over time but I'm not from the area at all.Would recommend for sushi enjoyers.“
“Hello this is my first time here. I really and thoroughly enjoyed my time at Water and Flour. The staff Brian, Brandon, Karissa, France took great care of me while I sat at the bar uncluding the other staff. They were all so nice and personable. I had the meatballs, sourdough flatbread and cesar salad were all great! Karissa and Brandon made awesome drinks as well. I will definitely be back!!!“
“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.“
“Definitely try the sushi rolls! We had the JD roll, monster roll, and dynamite roll. ALL fresh tasting with good quality ingredients. I'm usually picky about sushi as I get really good rolls in NYC. This would def compare to anything I get there.“
“Old Heights feels like going to your favorite grandma’s house (the one you actually like) and having a great meal. Everything on the menu is good, the rotating specials are great, and the staff makes you feel right at home. A small and intimate dining experience.“
“Randomly pulled into this sushi spot and am GLAD I did! The manager, Brooke, sat me immediately & Kyle, my waiter was very attentive. Had their 2 roll lunch special w/miso soup which hit the spot. The sake was enjoyable as well. Would certainly stop by again when in the area. It was exactly what I needed.“
“I come here all the time!! The new West Shore Roll is super good! It was extra crunchy! Besides having good music, the staff was very attentive and made sure I was okay! Sorry about asking for so much ginger :) love coming here!Vegetarian options: There’s a fresh roll and really good saladsKid-friendliness: Open to all!!“
“I had the Po Boy Roll at Sakana's and it was amazing! I loved how diverse their menu was and my meal was great! I topped it off with Tempura Ice Cream which was also delicious! Sakana's tucked away, but it's a classy gem of a place and I highly recommend it!“
“Amazing food, great service, and a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. I ordered online and picked up but the service was still so nice.Vegetarian options: They have some nice options for vegetarians. The avocado and sweet potato rolls are amazing!“
“Who knew this little gem existed in that strip mall off of Bloomingdale Avenue. The Godzilla Roll was out of this world amazing. I have never had a stuffed crab, but the Happy Krab was delicious. We also devoured the Out of control Roll and the Hawaiian Roll. Everything was exceptional and will most definitely be back.“
“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.“
“What a great place to have dinner. Food was good, services was attentive and respectful. Atmosphere could be improved with music to match the vibe. I started with some nachos and followed with 3 Suchi Rolls Volcano, Firecracker, and Paradise with hot Saki. The table was confortable but it was rather loud in the restaurant.some pictures from our video review from TikTok.“
“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.“
“First of all I like to say this establishment is just the best, this being a regular place me and my family frequent. The food is just amazing from the simple edamame to the signature rolls, it all meets the flavors anyone could be searching for.“
“Ploy Thai is a beautiful restaurant with attentive service and delicious food. The Crispy Duck Panang was the best we've had anywhere in Tampa Bay and the Pad Thai was delicious and a huge portion! Our waitress was so sweet and helpful. This is a great place for a casual dinner out with friends or a date night.“
“First time here. Loved the variety of sushi. We ordered quite a few rolls to try and they were fresh and delightful. Loved some of the specialty rolls. Great priced. Check their combos. We had leftovers cause we ordered too much. Great the next day.“
“A nice little sushi place that’s hidden in the depths of Downtown Tampa. This place isn’t in the best condition being under a parking garage, as the floors were dirty. However, there were some redeeming points about the decor; like the mural on the wall. The service was very friendly and was quick with our food.The food here is great! I enjoyed my Crab Rangoon here. The chicken curry had a great flavor to it, as well as the rice. My sushi tasted alright, but it wasn’t excellent as the curry. Overall, would come here if you’re willing to get some Japanese food in Downtown Tampa.“
Sushi • $
“I just ordered some food here from doordash. I ordered the chicken and beef bao buns and i also tried their chicken kebab. I have to say this is verryyyyy good, i had to jp here and leave a review lol. One of the best Bao buns in the area for sure!! I hope they come out with more bao bun recipes, even if they’re just seasonal. 100% recommend ☺️ “
“I love this place. Don’t let the petty comments turn you away from this place.Food is fresh and delicious.Sign up for their Poke Poke app and save $5 almost every time you go in.Alsooo Military/Cop/Fire discount is 20% off on top of that.It’s so good here and the service is always great. They try their best to move quickly and efficiently.“
“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“
“My daughter and I love sushi! We have been trying to find a good place in the Seffner area for our "Daddy-Daughter" dates. This place is a hidden gem! It is very affordable, the food is great, the environment and service are great, and for some reason there are rarely many other people there. It has become one of our favorite places to go. Highly recommend!“
“Probably the best ramen shop in Tampa. Heads-up there's no shichimi powder in the store. The home-made chili sauce is a must-try. Perfect spot for a Saturday or Sunday hangover-busting brunch. Nice place for a dinner date without denting your wallet.“
“This was our first time here, per recommendation. We wanted a sushi roll that was full of flavor with a bit of heat, the diablo delivered. We were recommended, chef’s choice, the Raising Sun roll. It was subtle enough to let the buttery flavors of the the fish shine. We were generously gifted with a cucumber and fish bite, and a round stuffed crisp treat. Which by the way were so good. The round stuffed treat was a burst of flavor. We also ordered the traditional sides. We will definitely come back and try other things off the menu. Everything was delicious and satisfying.“
“The food overall was mostly good to very good including the Tom Ka, chicken fried rice, Penang curry, chicken cashew, eggplant, and green papaya salad. The crunchy roll and the sexy man roll were also good.On the other hand, the tuna roll which we unfortunately ordered two servings was made with bad fish and we had to throw it out due to the rancid fish. Also, the portions of some of the dishes were laughingly small. 16oz of Tom ka container was only filled about 3/4. Some other dishes only filled 1/3 of the way.If I lived in the area I would have possibly tried to eat at the restaurant as the portions may be better there.“
“I had their margarita special.. Pretty good.. the grilled snapper with ?️, very good, not too fried, and vegetables were on point.I had to top it off with the Sticky Mango Rice... which hit the spot and a shame that I enjoyed all by myself!“
“This place is AMAZING. If anyone out there likes Yamato Japanese Hibachi as much as I do, their yakisoba tastes the EXACT same here, at a much cheaper price. Steak was cooked excellently, and came out very fast. Cashier was also very kind. Will go again.“
“I've been coming here for about a year and get a poke bowl from here at least a couple times a month. I've been to other poke bowl places in the area and it just doesn't compare to this place. This place is authentic, fresh, and so yummy!! Recently I've switched from rice to greens (gluten and grain free), and the poke bowls are still just as good. I've never had a problem with customer service either. On top of that, they're so quick!! The three times I've been to a different poke shop in Tampa the service was so slow. I felt like their employees were new and not knowledgeable about their work area. Not this place, same quick and nice service each and every time! Also, compared to other places, this place gives plenty of the filling and toppings, like the bowl actually gets filled which I really appreciate.“
“You have never had sushi until you come here . Maybe I shouldn’t hype this place up . I don’t want to be on a waiting list ! lol my daughter and I loved it !!Parking: I think they’ve outgrown this place . They need different location . Moving on up !!!“
“Well! Loved the FLORIDA ROLL! That is what I am looking for ‘salmon, avocado, tuna, and cream cheese’. Needed cucumber as well :) I also ordered rainbow sushi but it was not delicious, rice was hot and I think it was changing the taste of sushi. Oh! I also do not recommend the Miso soup. There was a small cube tofu in it, just one. And taste was weird, maybe because of the water of the soup, I don’t know. As overall, it was good. I went there at 9.30 pm. The foods’ taste can be fresher in early times“
“This place is one of the best sushi joints around. There’s always other southeast asian folks dining here so I assume it’s pretty authentic. Their eel is amazing. Their takoyaki is also very good. I highly recommend the dragon roll as well. The waitress is phenomenal she knows all her regulars and so do the chefs. Love this place.“
“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.“
Japanese Steakhouse • $$
“This restaurant is amazing!!…The food, the staff, the ambience!..all amazing!!…Went there last evening with family to celebrate my birthday and had an amazing dinner and an amazing time!!…Can’t say enough good things about our server Elissa and our chef Shawn!!…Elissa took incredible care of us from start to finish and never once did we have to ask for drink refills or anything!!…and Shawn is an awesome chef and not only cooked everything perfectly for us, but kept us smiling and laughing while cooking for us. I highly recommend Kobe for anyone wanting a great meal with great staff and a great ambience!!…Believe me when I say you won’t be disappointed and won’t leave hungry!!“
“Really nice classic salad bar. Chicken salad was on the sweeter side. Would love to see a spinach or arugula salad mix, and a healthier ranch dressing if possible (maybe thinned out greek yogurt base with the hidden valley spice mix?). Overall pleasant first time experience though“
“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!“
“Whether it’s the sushi or a bento box or donburi bowl it’s all really good and I enjoy eating there before or between classes. Van is a really cool dude and is very accommodating, definitely one of the nicest and chillest dudes I’ve ever met. Overall pretty good I’d recommend it for sure.“
“I came here on a Sunday evening at 8pm with a group of 5. We tried the king salmon crudo, wagyu gyoza, beef ishiyaki hot rock, chutoro truffle roll, sashimi platters, uni, yakimeshi - fried rice and a whole Peking duck. All things wagyu and fatty fish anything were amazing!! Just melts in your mouth. What a treat this dinner was true fine dining sushi experience but hard to get full without spending a lot of money! Pictures aren't the best because of the ambience and lighting but it was great experience with great service!“
“This place is great Lincoln and Damian helped me out and made my bowl with care and attention to detail the atmosphere is great and good vibes all around the food was great and it was the best poke I’ve had, if your in the area check this place “
“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.“