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    KELP Sushi Joint

    4.0 (478 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Stephanie Z.

    I went during lunch. I wanted to try the sushi burger i got the salmon one and it came with sweet potatoe fries. I normally don't eat sweet potato fries but these were so delicious it got me to love them!! The burger was an interesting take but definitely needed the sauce. To really top it up a notch. Overall very good and felt clean. It was about 15$ not bad even though the serving size looked small it was very filling.

    Negihama and Spicy Salmon roll.
    Karen F.

    I enjoyed my lunch at the other location, so I was excited to try this location when I was in the area. The only negative is the parking, because they share a parking lot with many stores, and it was very crowded at lunch time. It was surprisingly small inside, with no sushi bar to eat at, just about 8-10 tables. My sever was very friendly and helpful, and I decided to go with the lunch special called Tokyo Combo, which is a choice of two classic rolls with soup or salad. I've had the salad before and I loved their ginger dressing. The salad came out promptly and was just as good as I remembered, followed shortly after with the two rolls. The rolls I ordered were the Negihama with hamachi, cucumber, and tempura onion and Spicy Salmon with spicy salmon, cucumber, and tempura flakes. My server had recommended the salmon one, and was kind enough to bring me two sauces she loved on the side, because she felt they enhanced the flavor, which they definitely did. Great experience, and I will definitely go back if I'm in the area.

    RIBEYE CRISPY RICE Ribeye, yum yum sauce, sesame seeds, scallion
    Matt L.

    I've had KĒLP Sushi Joint on my list for a while and finally stopped in to check them out. They've got two Tampa locations and we hit the South Tampa spot. We were seated right away and the staff were super friendly, and made some very tasty recommendations. The menu is packed with creative rolls, crispy rice bites, and sake based cocktails. The crispy rice was a must and we also grabbed a few rolls, and everything tasted super fresh and the flavors and textures were all on point. I was in a beer mood, so I grabbed my go to Japanese Lager a Kirin Ichiban. It was crisp, malty, and refreshing, pairing perfectly with our sushi. There's still a ton on the menu I want to try, so this definitely won't be my last visit. What we ordered: STORM CHASER Scallops, tuna, hamachi, avocado, tempura onion, cilantro, sriracha, jalapeño mayo, ponzu RIBEYE CRISPY RICE Ribeye, yum yum sauce, sesame seeds, scallion TUNA CRISPY RICE Spicy tuna, spicy mayo, black tobiko, jalapeño SMOKE EMBERS Hamachi, spicy hamachi, cucumber, scallion, lemon zest, red tobiko, eel sauce, torched FABLE TIDE Tuna, salmon, hamachi, spicy salmon, asparagus, tempura onion, cream cheese, scallion, tempura flakes, spicy mayo, eel sauce, soy paper

    Bronze Pebble Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Scarlet Witch, Rose Cave Roll
    Avery L.

    Some of the best sushi I have had in a while. So many fun roll options and love that there is the choice to make a lot of the rolls gluten free. 4 rolls was the perfect amount for 2 people.

    Grace H.

    I came to Kelp to try the sushi burger, and I was not disappointed. For lunch, I got a salmon sushi burger. It was very good. The fried sushi rice as burger bun, it filled with fresh salmon cubes, and crab salad and avocado. The side dish was fried sweet potato. Both were so delicious. The portion was perfect for one meal. My better half ordered 2 classic sushi rolls with ginger salad lunch special- spicy tuna and white fish roll. They were so good, much more impressive than the sushi from their sister restaurant on water ave. We all liked the ginger salad. Good service, comfortable sitting area, easy parking, fresh delicious food and affordable price, thus Kelp earned the 5 stars in my book and I'm in love with this kelp.

    Miso soup
    Ashley B.

    Found this place online and enjoyed that they showed gluten free and gluten free modifications on their menu. Went there for lunch with my partner. The kitchen prep area takes up half the restaurant. So the seated area is narrow. There's also one unisex bathroom. We both ordered miso soup to start and water. I ordered a specialty roll with tuna and Ebi and a classic Florida roll with no avocado or cream cheese as well as an order of hamachi nigiri. My partner ordered a specialty roll and two classic rolls with an order of noodle soup. The miso was lukewarm and I didn't care for the yum yum sauce, but everything else was good.

    Fried Rice Arancini
    Heather G.

    Kelp always goes above and beyond to deliver a fantastic, affordable sushi dinner! I love their pick two deal getting 2 classic rolls and an appetizer for ~$16 (included on carry out too!) Kyle and Brooke took awesome care of my party on a busy Friday evening. Kyle made some great recommendations of new things to try which we loved! The restaurant is cozy with about 8 tables inside, so recommend making a reservation ahead of time on a weekend to avoid a wait. Kelp is always a hit!

    Volcano roll
    Alisha E.

    Great spot for Lunch. Enjoyed the volcano roll. It was delicious. The place was clean, and served was quick.

    Surf and Turf* Superb! KELP Sushi Joint. Tampa
    Christopher L.

    This place is a hidden gem. Great sushi, friendly staff, and an EXCELLENT HAPPY HOUR daily from 3-7 featuring food and drinks. They also have daily specials such as $10 sushi burritos on Tuesdays. The indoor seating area is limited but they have several tables outside. They do a large volume of take-out as well. Overall recommended!!

    Ginger salad $4.50
    Sara S.

    Definitely better to dine in than to get take out from here. The portions are fair when dining in and you can address any concerns on the spot with your server. My recent pick up order had two items missing including the sauce for my poke bowl, which left me with a very bland and skimpy bowl. It was only half full. Maybe they were short on produce? They also charge more for less here than the other two or three popular south Tampa sushi spots. It's been nice having a sushi spot next door to the nail salon I frequent, but I'm reconsidering the convenience.

    Salmon Avocado Roll and Tuna Avocado Roll

    Love it here. Great price for the pick two deal. Salmon and tuna avocado rolls and a seaweed salad

    DIY Burrito
    Stacy K.

    Always a great experience at Kelp. The customer service is pretty top tier, the sushi is great. They have many menu options. My favorite roll is the inception roll, I keep attempting to make an inception roll out of the DIY burrito and failing but I love this sushi spot. For more details please see my previous review on Kelp sushi.

    Fable tide, chefs special roll

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