Homey, relaxed Japanese restaurant specializing in sushi, along with tempura, ramen & sake. Based on 245 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
3691 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
Phone: (813) 932-1111
Hours
| Saturday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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12–2 PM, 5–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
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Reviews
Matt
I should have known something was up when the food came like 2 minutes after ordering. Seemed microwaved and not at ALL like the pictures (yanagawa bowl). Hands down worst “japanese” food I’ve had, not sure how it has a 4+ rating, very deceiving. Cousin ordered the Chicken curry, I recognized it was made from the Japanese curry mix you can buy at any convenience store (s&b curry mix, $3 at walmart)… I don’t mind the hole in the wall, run down atmosphere as long as the food’s good. Twas not.
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Robert Negron
I’ve passed by many times and did not stop because I did not like the location vibes I got. They seemed surprised I was there for lunch but they were open. When testing a sushi place I order the sashimi and look for any of my favorites. In luck, they make spider rolls, a favorite of mine. The salmon and white tuna were great and the tuna was good. The clam and shrimp don’t ever change from place to place. There was no yellow tail, one of my favorite sashimi’s. The sashimi selection could have been better. The spider roll had the classic flavor I look for, very good! The place itself looks cluttered, dingy and unorganized. It felt a bit claustrophobic. As you turn the corner it opens up a little. Massive menu of interesting and obscure items. I’m definitely going back to try a more diverse selection. It may take while. If great food persists, then it will go to 5 stars. Ramen is next.
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Prudhvi
Best Takoyaki and Japanese Curry in Tampa, the Ramen is outstanding and so is the sushi.
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Jim DPiazza
Obviously the staff wrote these reviews because this place is trashed. And you will get the worst customer service I have gotten in the last couple years. And the silverware is plastic. Who is giving this place good reviews? Everything in this place is sticky and dirty. The staff and their family I’m sure! My sashimi was chopped not even cut evenly it’s supposed to be a work of art. Asked five times for water and never got it. Do you want something else from the waitress? Forget about it. They are nowhere to be found here. It’s the dirtiest most confusing menu you will ever see in Tampa. I would love to see the health department in here and do an inspection.. a thorough inspection with thermometers and let’s see how clean it is back there because of it looks anything like the inside of the restaurant this place would be closed. Where are the restaurant authorities in Tampa? Come they are not going in here and picking this place apart? You’re going to make everyone sick!
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Provi Hernandez
My only favorite Japanese restaurant in all of Tampa. I dont understand why this place isnt packed. They have such good food and my order never takes too long. They have the best real Japanese home cooked food ever. I love everything they have. If you want real Japanese food, you need to come here. I hope this place never closes.
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Vincent Zuo
No frills, excellent food
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Jorge Alicea
One of the greatest place you can visit as a restaurant. The one thing I love ❤️ about panera is that they have great healthy food. Bring your entire family you will love the atmosphere ❤️ here. A place where you can feel comfortable and also you can do your work from school here.
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Aaron Smith
Do NOT eat sushi here. Maybe the ramen is ok, but the sushi is terrible. Popped in for lunch and got a combo, roll/nigiri. First off, if there’s dead bugs on the table, lord knows what back of house looks like. Got the sushi and the salmon has the dull faded look of fish that is either spoiled, or has sat too long in a freezer. Fortunately no bad smell. Had very little taste (indicative of cheaper fish or freezerburn.)
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User 903
I can’t speak for the place but I’m not even interested at this point,this people make the WORST sushi I ever had in my entire life, , can’t beleive there’re people who actually spend money here and like this garbage, I spend over $80 in a delivery order and throw it all away. …..GARBAGE!!!
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Yaser Eisa
Ordered chicken curry katsu, paid about $15 and got almost no chicken and the food didn’t taste that great.
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