Very modern & nice establishment. The menu design was high quality & the options were plentiful & not overly expensive. I was instantly intrigued by their sushi burger & customizable sushi burritos. I got the tuna sushi burger, & I loved it. It came with a side (options were sweet potato fries, miso soup, or edamame), & I got miso soup, which was great! The panko crispy rice as "buns" was delicious & the tuna, avocado, krabmeat, & cucumber were fresh & all the flavors worked together very nicely. There was also a seasoning on the panko crispy rice that was delicious, not sure what it was though. There were a lot of items on the menu that looked great, like the rolls, so I will definitely be returning in the future! read more

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BEWARE!!!! Used to love this restaurant as a Tampa local - went with some friend this past weekend and noticed our credit card statements were more than what we paid. Turns out they changed our bill to a 35% tip instead of the 15% tip we left. When we called they didn't even apologize, said they would "look into it" and we would have to wait a couple weeks. Will not be coming back here until we get our money back. read more

Keep Sushi is one of my go-to spots. The menu is outstanding, with a great variety of specialty rolls and other options, and their sushi specials, especially at lunch, are a great deal anytime. Food quality is consistent here. Service has always been excellent every time I've come here, which really keeps me coming back. It's a smaller space with lots of to-go orders, but the wait is usually not too long. I just wish they had a bigger, nicer outdoor seating area given how popular they are. Still, definitely worth it. read more

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Storm chaser roll is the staff favorite for a reason it was mind blowing!!!!!! All I needed was one bite of this roll and I knew I'd be back. The presentation of the nigiri plate was beautiful and I enjoyed all the options that came with it. There are so many other rolls I'm interested in trying too. Our waitress was very kind and knowledgeable despite us coming within the last hour and a half of them being open. We also got the karaage chicken- it was good but I'd get something else instead. I'm not giving it 5 stars because... tmi but this sushi was upsetting my stomach so bad and I've never experienced that with sushi before! read more

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Came here on Sunday for brunch. Place is very small and doesn't have many seatings. It is small and not an upscale, but clean and pleasant. They do have outdoor seating but it's not very pleasant because it's kind of in the middle of the parking lot. Service was attentive and friendly. The menu is large, unique and presented very well. It has pictures and descriptions. Very easy to follow. I had some nigiri and husband had sushi rolls. We also had soup and edamame. Food was pretty decent, not amazing but solid. I think it's similar to other places in Tampa , it didn't stand out. read more

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My revisit is 4.5 stars. This due to the ambient and taste. My revisit this place and they are better than my last review. We got the sushi burger and two classic rolls lunch special. The burger sushi is very flavorful. I like the mixed in veggies and sauce. The raw fish also fresh and bouncy. The two classic rolls lunch specials I have are the spicy tuna and Nagihama - cucumber and tempura onion. The fish also fresh and good amount. They got the improved rating due to reasonable price, quality, taste, and good amount protein quantity. Definitely need to revisit next time. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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The only sushi place I've ever encountered that delivered no soy sauce. Wow. I'll just figure this out.

Kelp was a very interesting experience for me. After hearing amazing reviews my friend and I decided to give it a try. We sat outside and waited 15 minutes for water. We came during lunch on a weekday so the place was not busy at all. It took the waiter another 20 minutes to come take our order. Once receiving our food I overall was just not extremely impressed. It was good but for the price it wasn't great. I may come back to give it another try but for now I was not very impressed. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

KELP Sushi Joint - Bronze Pebble Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Scarlet Witch, Rose Cave Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Very pretty inside with some unique seating. Sushi is to dieeeee for, volcano roll is my favorite! Very fresh, saki was delicious. If you're not into sushi, don't worry they have something for you! Their lo mein and fried rice was DELICIOUS. Service was fast & staff was nice read more

KELP Sushi Joint - Volcano Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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. read more

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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. read more

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RATS! RATS! RATS!!!! My mom and I went in today for lunch and midway through the meal, I saw an 9-12 inch rat scurry across the dining room floor. I freaked out and told the staff and they blamed it on the back door being open. They made no effort to reduce our check or any accommodation. My mom was quckily brought the check and told "I will check you out." The waiter did say that there was no need for a tip. I am going to report this restaurant to the health department. Absolutely disgusting!!! read more

While visiting my daughter was craving sushi. Thanks to Yelp, we found this place. It's a tiny little place but it's decorated so cute and trendy. We all enjoyed our rolls and left happy and full. read more

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! read more

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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!! read more

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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. read more

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

KELP Sushi Joint - Volcano roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Ordered from UberEats, so I can only speak to the food quality. WOW! This place is so good. I ordered the miso soup, corn dip, and spicy tuna roll. The corn dip was so fun and different with the wonton chips - YUM. The fish was fresh and had a lot of good flavor. Definitely my new go-to sushi spot in Tampa! read more

This spot has that perfect mix of trendy energy and laid-back charm. The sushi is incredibly fresh, with creative rolls that go beyond the usual without feeling overdone. The chefs clearly know their craftm each plate looks as good as it tastes. read more

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. read more

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If you like sushi and friendly neighborhood vibes. Kelp is a great place. Their menu has a nice selection and I always enjoy my meals there at their South Tampa and T their Waters Street locations. read more

KELP Sushi Joint is a sushi staple in Tampa. I was recommended this place by many friends and am so glad that I finally tried it! They offer a wide variety of specialty rolls in addition to the classic rolls (e.g., spicy tuna, California roll). Though we tried multiple specialty rolls, the spicy tuna is still my personal favorite. The rose cave specialty roll is also delicious. I also highly recommend the fruit iced mint tea; this is a housemade beverage with a hearty servings of berries balanced by the refreshing mint tea. The only issue with the tea is that it's extremely sweet--I recommend diluting with some water. Definitely check out this place during happy hour which is daily from 3-7 PM. You get a second specialty roll for $8 and a second classic roll for $3. Such an awesome deal. AND the service is exceptional. Definitely the best servers in all of Tampa. They are extremely attentive and friendly. read more

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

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Fresh and delicious sushi. Always a great experience whether dining in or take out. I personally prefer my sushi with rice that is not ice cold. The rice is the perfect temperature here lol. The waiters always have great recommendations. Never had issues with wait time when walking in to dine in. Would recommend for great sushi read more

This place was good - me and friends went for dinner. The service was absolutely personal and fantastic. Lots of good food options and we tried some off the menu options that the server (Jeremy) suggested as well, such as the Jeremy Roll. Their happy hour makes your early dinner incredibly affordable, but its affordable either way. Its a cute little spot in a strip mall, with limited seating inside, but its cute and there is some outdoor seating as well. read more

Pretty good sushi spot, service was a little slow that's why I gave 4 stars instead of 5, but overall I liked it a lot would definitely come back read more

KELP Sushi Joint - Fable tide, chefs special roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We visited Kelp Sushi Joint for Happy Hour on a Saturday around 3:00. I had no idea this place had happy hour everyday but I was pleasantly surprised. I had a serious sushi craving and this did the trick. We ordered two snacks, for happy hour, you pay regular price for one and the second is $2. The Krab Rangoon was sweet which was nice but I don't even think it had any Krab with a K I it. Still tasted good but I will probably skip next time. The Gyoza was good, but I think Costco killed Gyoza with bulk bags of decent stuff for $12. On to the rolls, we ordered two specialty rolls, the happy hour deal for specialty rolls is buy one at regular price and get the second one for $8. The rolls we got were both $19.95 so a great deal. The rolls were both really fresh and flavorful. We got Eight Wonders and Scarlet Witch. I would highly recommend both but I liked Scarlet Witch best. The restaurant is tiny, there are not many tables but the service is great and they are fast. I'm definitely putting Kelp in the sushi rotation. read more

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The picnic box is such an amazing deal! Everything we tried was delicious and tasted fresh. Will definitely order again and hopefully dine-in soon. read more

KELP Sushi Joint - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is a casual, fast sushi joint for those in the South Tampa area! I had to knock off 1 star because they took away their dinner combo of 1 app + 2 rolls. If you're reading this, please bring that back! :) My favorite rolls to order are the California Roll and Mexican Roll. They have a daily happy hour from 3-7 PM with various specials that are worth checking out. The servers are friendly and efficient. The inside dining area is small, so I recommend calling ahead too in order to ensure a table! read more

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I had an amazing first time experience with kelp sushi joint The Tampa location is very small with a few seats but I went inside to pick up my picnic box to bring to the beach I chose Mexican roll, salmon avocado , rose cave and bronze pebble They don't have dynamite roll which is usually my fav so I chose options similar to it. They were so great! The sushi was so fresh and all the sauces it came with were perfect . Also the crab Rangoon was bomb The manager was very kind and even added in an extra spicy sauce for me to try This sushi is so good! read more

KELP Sushi Joint - Bronze Pebble Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Had never heard of this place before, it's kinda hidden in the back of the plaza but so glad I tried it! They have a good variety of dishes. My favorite item was the Krab Rangoon, the filling was warm and the sauce was the perfect addition. My sushi roll was okay - for a speciality role I was expecting a little more. My boyfriend had the build your own sushi burrito and enjoyed it. Our server was very sweet and helpful as well. The indoor area is a bit small so I can see how it can probably get pretty busy on a weekend. read more

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The food here is NEXT LEVEL. I had the scarlet witch roll and the crispy rice and I'm pretty sure it changed my life. We ordered the tuna nachos for the table and it was also delicious. Service was incredible. Angie was the sweetest! Wish I lived here because I would be here all the damn time. read more

I actually really enjoyed the food here. It's a bit hidden behind the plaza but you know what they say about hole in the wall places. Our server was very sweet and attentive. Always making sure we had everything we need. I order the built your own sushiritto which was actually very good. The salmon and tuna is what worries me the most but for this dish it tasted and looked fresh. My favorite dish was the Krab Rangoon. Although it was imitation crab it was a unique twist because they added a sweet sauce which I haven't seen before but it works, because it tasted great. read more

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after multiple times ordering and being let down I have finally decided to dining with kelp. every single time I order on Uber Eats my roll that is supposed to have cream cheese in it never does. so I started paying to add extra cream cheese and still did not receive any today read more

I hear a lot of hype with this place. Sushi tastes good with there different sauces but most of there sushi is either tempura or has cream cheese in them. Not worth the price. But it was quality sushi. read more

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Kyle was our server, absolute gem. On top of his game with recommendations and attention and a fun guy in general. He should be paid investment banker salary. Food was good, storm chaser roll was unbelievable - would go back just for that. Demon slayer sake was the perfect compliment. Would visit again. read more