EXPERIENCE: My…read morefriends and I made a last minute decision to come and grab dinner here. The placed was decked out in Japanese culture. It is a small restaurant so the atmosphere is very bustling -- I liked it though. Definitely expect a wait of at least 25-30 minutes, but once you sit down and order, your food comes out really fast! FOOD: Mentaiko Fries 10/10 -- Delicious! Definitely my #1 recommendation here. Krab Special Salad 6/10 -- You taste more mayo than anything. Shiso Rangoon (n/a) -- No rating because I didn't try any. Just keep in mind that the rangoon is wrapped in shiso leaves and it's tempura styled. It's not in the pictures since we ordered it later on. My friend liked it though. Takoyaki (n/a) -- I never tried it but my friend who loves takoyaki said it tasted really good. Katsu Curry 8/10 -- The rice to katsu ratio is upsetting because the curry sauce is soo good. BBQ Eel on Rice (n/a) -- My friends entree. She liked it enough to say she would get it again the next time she comes. Kimchi Cream Udon (n/a) -- Two of my friends ordered this entree. One enjoyed it and the other one couldn't finish it because she got sick of eating it. Said it tasted too "fatty", needs more seasoning (?). However both felt queasy on the ride home.

Izakaya Tori is easily a 5-star spot for sushi in Tampa…read more Everything tasted incredibly fresh, high quality, and thoughtfully prepared. The sushi was beautifully presented, and every roll we tried was packed with flavor without feeling overdone. You can really tell they care about the ingredients and overall experience here. The atmosphere is also a huge part of what makes this place special...cozy, modern, and perfect for either a casual dinner or a night out. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience feel welcoming from start to finish. Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots in Tampa right now, and I'll absolutely be coming back.

Literally my go to spot in Tampa. It stays open late which is always a win, and the vibe is super…read moreeasygoing and fun. I really love their handrolls--always fresh and made really well. The lychee drink is also a favorite, super refreshing and not too sweet. And the truffle rice is honestly so good, kind of addictive

Late night dinner after watching a concert. Nice bar full of young people from UT…read more Nice selection of sushi rolls and small plates Great service. No pics cause I ate first!

YESSSSSS SIRRRRR…read more Hear me loud and clear. Found this place just be driving. Cruising. One day rolled the dice and I'm glad I did. This place holds a special place in my heart. I'd come here alone on solo missions and this place makes it so easy to do so. Order at the counter with a kiosk. Pick up your food in a window and just enjoy. I've gotten almost everything on them menu and it just does not miss. The curry with pork belly is my favorite. Goes crazy. Big pot of curry. Give me a break. They are doing things special here. Brought the homies, everybody was happy. How could you not be, look at these photos. Psssh everybody else could learn a thing or two from Chanko. Celebrate birthdays, heartbreak and wins here. I will continue to do this. Chanko you are an anchor in my life.

Came here for lunch on a whim and it was fantastic! It was a bit crowded during lunch time and is a…read moresmaller space but we made it work! It's a self service station so you basically go up to the counter and order your food and pick it up when they call your name. It's a very modern Japanese diner type feel and I loved the decor in there. I was mostly ecstatic that they had my favorite Japanese street food, Okonomiyaki (savory pancake) as I cannot get it back home. They have other street food like beef bowls, katsu, katsu curry, etc and also drinks and sauces too. My husband and I had the following: Beef katsu curry - 8/10 - The beef was grilled well and we loved the smokey taste but it was just a tiny bit dry. The curry was legit!! We've been to Japan and had plenty of curry and the flavor was on point. It had a strong curry taste just how we like it and the potatoes and carrots were tender. I can't tell you how much we loved that curry! The meal came with rice and picked yellow radishes too. The radishes helped cut the heaviness of the curry with it's acidity. They give you a pretty huge portion as well too and we had plenty leftover to take home. Hiro classic okonomiyaki - 9/10 - It had a crepe base, yakisoba noodles, cabbage, leeks, bean sprouts, fried egg, furikake, seaweed flakes (aonoriko), tempura crisps, and house okonomi sauce, and Kewpie Japanese Mayo. I chose to have pork belly as my protein and when I tell you this was one of the most delicious things I've EVER eaten, I'm not lying! The portion size was huge and all the flavors were just WOW! The noodles were tender, the pork belly just melted in my mouth, and the combination of all the fresh, crisp veggies and sauces on top was chef's kiss. Everything worked so well together! I loved how they put tempura crisps on top because it needed that textural element. I loved how I could taste a little bit of acid as well because the okonomiyaki was pretty heavy but the acidity helps with it. Food didn't take long to come out and everything was fresh, hot, and steaming! Portion sizes were pretty huge and the price was worth it. We will definitely be coming back here again when we're in the area!

Minano Ramen is my go-to comfort food. Savory, fresh,…read moresoul-hugging perfection every single time. Honestly, they have everything I need... and even my pup approves (Hibachi bites + ramen eggs = chef's kiss) Comfort food that feeds everyone in the family? That's elite behavior.

They have this spin the wheel when you spend $35 or more. We got $5 off valid dining only, this…read morewhat makes us back beside the ramen itself. We tried minano ramen, black tonkatsu ramen and chicken karage. I personally like the black tonkatsu ramen, the broth taste more rich garlic flavor. I added chili oil to make it spicy, reallu good. Must try this one. Too bad their minano ramen is just a mediocre, too light of broth. Chicken karage is also mediocre. Today we tried with lunch special $20 get 3 small sides, good deal but not amazing. Service is good but a bit slow as they dont have many servers somehow.

This is some of the best ramen in town. While the restaurant is small and the menu isn't massive…read moreeverything is wonderful. I love the edamame as well as the spicy Dosunco ramen. My biggest complaint is that the parking lot is limited and gets really full so you may have to park down a nearby street but I promise you - don't be deterred. It's worth it. They also serve asahi beer which is one of my faves!

Don't believe the hype. It was Ok but more like 2.5/5 for taste. Domu in Orlando/Jacksonville still…read moretake the 5/5. Pretty bland ramen and karrage chicken was like breaded chicken thigh balls. No flavor but definitely temperature hot.

I tried this place out while in town to watch the Patriots beat the Bucs. The food was very good…read moreand I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. The waitress I had was very friendly and helpful. I had a reservation so I didn't have to wait to be seated on a Saturday night. The vibe was pretty cool. I tried the dumplings and the Yakitori Tasting. I ended up going back the next night and it was quiet but the food was still good. I'd go back again.

Recently visited Haiku for a friend's Birthday Dinner and had some items I loved and some that I…read moredid not care for. To start the crab cake was amazing. Didn't need all the micro greens for garnish on top but this could be overlooked because taste and flavor was amazing. The tuna tartare was super tasty as well and I would definitely order this again same comment for micro greens on this dish - didn't need this and found myself moving it off the dishes to actually enjoy the item. The two not so favorite dishes for me were the fried rice topped with fried chicken. While chicken was very tasty the rice was extremely basic. Could have used eggs or other ingredients to elevate this dish. Also the Volcano roll was extremely disappointing. Normally the volcano topping is cooked or (torched) and this topping was cold and very unappetizing. Would not recommend this roll. Overall this place is a hit or miss. Service for our large party wasn't bad and everything came out pretty quickly!

This is one of our favorite sushi restaurants in town. Their matcha drink is excellent, and the…read moresushi rolls are consistently fresh and delicious. It's our go-to spot whenever we're craving high-quality sushi. We previously enjoyed sitting with Aude, and recently we've found another favorite, April. Both are very knowledgeable about the menu and provide attentive, friendly service, which always makes our dining experience even more enjoyable.

The sushi place is one of the top five in the Tampa Bay area. I normally visit this spot on the…read moreweekends, which is moderately crowded. There usually isn't a wait, would recommend calling in ahead just in case. I normally order the shrimp tempura appetizer. Although the full quality is pretty good, the batter can be a little bit greasy. The shrimp tempura roll is pretty good. We also order the Ramen, which is the highlight. Overall, I would say this place is really good and would highly recommend. We definitely will return in the near future.

The place has so much charm! And our server was so nice, this was our first time here and we will…read moreabsolutely be coming back. The food was really good, and they even had Gluten Free soy sauce as my husband has a gluten intolerance!

Finally back home in Seattle. I was contemplating to write this review. I'm a traveling physician…read more I do contracts all over the states. Just finished a year contract in Tampa. A few weeks ago, I was told from my peers about this place. First and last time. I came into the location. Small little place. A few tables with people on them. I decided to seat in front of the cooks. I order a few rolls. I was at the end of my order when one of the cooks jumped as gasp. We kept looking at each other for while til I decided to conclude my meal. Suddenly I see a BIG RAT run up the pipe towards the vent. It wasn't something small, that rodent was at least 12 inches long. Huge black rat. The type you see in Chicago. I felt disgusted at what I just witnessed. I left. I had to pull over on the highway and puke. I went to complain to my peers. They told me to report them to the health department. One of them told me if I didn't do it, she would. Since her husband works for the Hillsborough Health Department. I eventually did, that night. I'm a physician and care about the health of my patients and people in general. I was forever turned off from eating sushi ever again.

Definitely a five star experience…read more The things Noble Rice does well they do extremely well. I got the fig sour and it was absolutely delicious. I would get this every single time and I wish other places made it. My friends all loved their drinks too, so I think the drinks here were a total hit. Our absolute favorite dish was a mushroom coconut rice. We actually ended up ordering a second order of it because it was so good. If you like coconut, this is your dish. It is a savory dish so it is eaten for dinner. All of the rolls were very good too. They come with eight pieces so they are on the larger side. All of the fish tasted so fresh. The one thing I was not a fan of was the Shishito peppers. They weren't as blistered as I generally like it. Also, the kale salad was a little spicy for my taste. I did love the candied nuts and if it wasn't so spicy, I would have enjoyed it so much more. But I do think the taste was really interesting and if you can handle spice, I would recommend it. The desserts are divine. We got the Belgian waffle and the Panna cotta. The Panna cotta was definitely my favorite. They are small desserts so at first, I was nervous ordering two desserts for our table of four women, but when they came, we cracked up because our waitress said that the Belgian waffle was perfect for four people, and it was because we had another dessert. Otherwise it is tiny. These are not huge desserts. This place is basically on Sparkman's wharf. So paid parking is plenty full as long as there isn't an event happening. The decor of this place is beautiful. It is dark but not too dark and it is easy to have a conversation because it isn't super loud. I would definitely come back to this place.

Michelin rated restaurant in sparksman wharf The food was…read moredelicious, the maki and the boa buns were good! Prices are on expensive side similar to miami. The servers super nice and very familiar with menu Food with super fresh and delicious however i excepted more from michelin rated restaurant. I think we have better in miami

Service was awesome and very cool robot amazing sushi and fun toys, server Riley was the goat -read more

Kura was novelty at its finest. We loved the use of innovation and technology. What am I talking…read moreabout? Our drinks, wasabi and ginger were all brought to us via robot. Some of the menu items rolled to us via a long and sprawling conveyor belt. We slid our empty plates down a chute nestled right into our table and ordered everything without staff, via the individualized computers at each table. Super cool. The staff who did seat us and walk us through the process were really friendly as well. Prices were affordable and our sushi, sashimi and rolls came out fairly quickly. There were many tables squeezed in together but we didn't feel crowded. What surprised us was the quality. Sadly, I'd rate the sushi as comparable to what I'd find in a Sprouts. Yummier than King Soopers but not restaurant quality. We expected more from being in Tampa. That aside, it was a cool experience and that we didn't regret.