Loved our visit to Haiku Tampa! The ambiance is modern and stylish with lots of great photo ops…read morethroughout the space--definitely a spot with a vibe. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making our experience even better. We kicked things off with some well-crafted cocktails that hit the mark--balanced, refreshing, and beautifully presented. For food, the udon noodles were a standout--perfectly cooked and customizable with your choice of protein. The shrimp fried rice leaned a bit on the sweeter side for my taste, but the portion was generous and satisfying. The real winner of the night was the short rib--tender, full of flavor, and easily my favorite entree on the menu. A solid spot for a night out with good food, drinks, and an aesthetic setting.

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!

I ordered the Oysi Roll and the Spicy salmon roll. The Oysi Roll was light and creamy, and both…read morerolls were very tasty with extremely generous portions. These rolls are big and filling and easily the largest sushi rolls I've ever had, which definitely justifies the cost. I can usually finish two sushi rolls easily but these rolls were so big I happily ended up with leftovers. The Oysi Roll was filled with cream cheese, shrimp, and cucumber and topped with salmon. The Spicy salmon roll had cream cheese and cucumber inside and was finished with large, generous heaps of spicy salmon. The portion of cream cheese felt balanced in the Oysi Roll but was a bit much in the spicy salmon, which also wasn't very spicy. That said, I loved how vibrant and fresh the scallions were on the spicy salmon and the fish in both rolls tasted fresh. There are two small tables outside the food truck, but this is definitely more of a to go spot. I'd recommend ordering ahead by text since there's usually a wait. I'll definitely be back to try more rolls!

Great rolls. Enjoyed our lunch. Seaweed salad was excellent. Fast service. Was visiting on business…read moreand sushi isn't readily available at home.

My husband surprised me with the Winter Omakase for our anniversary. Honestly, it was better than…read moreour first omakase in Japan! The menu was curated by Chef Andrew Huang and incorporated different flavors from different cultures. I did the zero alcohol pairing and Mike did the normal version. Each drink was curated to pair perfectly with what we ate. Chef Andrew was amazing he would tell us about the dishes and the ingredients used. I fell in love with the uni (sea urchin) in Japan. Chef Andrew recommended the caviar instead. His recommendation was spot on! The caviar blew my mind I am now converted. I understand now! I highly recommend the experience! We can't wait to come back to try the new menus!

What an amazing experience. Service was impeccable, food presentation and taste was beautiful and…read moredelicious. Wagu beef melts in your mouth like butter. I highly recommend Kosen to try for a once in a lifetime experience. You won't regret it. My son and I went to celebrate his birthday and Mother's Day. It's an experience you must try at least once in your life!

Sushi is so fresh. Service is amazing the blonde hostess was super helpful and our server was…read moregreat. We got the salmon zest roll and dragon roll and they were so good. Will definitely be back soon.

This is a cool sushi restaurant and I have to say the creativity and quality is top notch. My…read morebiggest observance is that service is a bit slow. Now I enjoy a paced dinner and am not one to rush. The night I visited, on a Saturday night, the restaurant is 75% full. While I understand sushi of this quality takes time (yes it is top quality) the team is just not prompt. Beer taking 10 minutes etc. we will be back no doubt, just trying to help provide constructive feedback.

One of my favorite sushi spots! I hadn't been here in a while, so I thought it would be the perfect…read moreplace for a date night. The food was amazing, as always, and the service was quick and friendly. Overall, the restaurant was exactly how I remembered it, which was great! Unfortunately, many of the shops and businesses around it have disappeared since my last visit. Despite that, I'd definitely come back for another dinner!

The crispy spicy tuna is one of those dishes that I would ask for as my last meal. The crispy rice…read morepaired with the tuna is one of the best combinations I have ever tasted. Also, the edamame is my go-to side dish to get when I'm at Samurai. Besides the delicious food and sushi, the atmosphere is inviting and the servers are nice. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Had a fabulous dinner at Ro while visiting Tampa last month with my sister! We were both craving…read moresushi and this was the perfect spot for a girls night out. We also love Hyde Park and it's just so nice to walk around that area before or after your meal. We started off with cocktails -- I went with the pomelo (nikka coffey gin, aperol, grapefruit, szechuan peppercorn) and she got the shinshun (sparkling sake, yuzu extract, & honey). We both really enjoyed our drinks. For appetizers, we shared the wagyu gyoza and I also got a couple pieces of nigiri -- Hokkaido Hotate (scallop) and the otoro (fatty tuna belly). Yum! We both ordered sushi rolls (maki) for our mains. I got the Ro signature roll which has spicy tuna, avocado, and hamachi. My sis got the classic tempura shrimp roll topped with crispy potato chips which was a nice twist. We definitely got our sushi fix! The end of every meal comes with a complimentary sweet surprise and I'm so glad we saved just enough room for dessert. They make their own ice cream in-house and have fun rotating flavor combinations. I can't remember the exact flavor we had, but it had a passion fruit ganache on top with some crumble topping and it was phenomenal! Some of the best ice cream I've ever had. That alone is worth going back for.

Stopped by ro Hyde Park this past weekend for Duck Week, a four-course prix fixe menu celebrating…read morethe versatility of duck. It was my first visit, and they definitely made a great first impression. The menu: Foie Gras & Yuzu Dumplings with silky foie gras, beef, yuzu, and a Hong Kong-style consommé Chinese Five-Spice Duck Confit Raviolo with parmesan foam, Thai basil, and brown butter jus Roasted Duck Breast with duck fat potato pavé, seasonal vegetables, and a duck hoisin glaze Duck Fat Ice Cream with sesame crumble and citrus caramel The foie gras dumplings and duck confit raviolo were outstanding bites. Both were packed with flavor and easily my favorite courses. The duck fat ice cream was an amazing way to finish off a great meal. The service was excellent and the modern, upscale atmosphere made for a great dining experience. Their sushi menu also looked incredible, so I'll definitely be back to check that out. If you're in the Tampa area, ro Hyde Park is worth adding to your list.

A friend brought us here to meet for lunch. The parking lot is a bit small if you have a big…read morevehicle, but there are plenty of tables inside and the staff is super friendly. The sushi is amazing! We had about five or six different rolls and they were actually super big, we even had leftovers. We likes them all they definitely don't skimp on the portions we were so full! The restaurant seemed clean and we will definitely be back to try more. They have an extensive menu with a ton of rolls to choose from, so if you like sushi it's a must try. Value was really good for specialty rolls.

It's a cozy place with good service. The sushi is reliable and the Ti dishes good. I particularly…read morelike their grilled salmon. You get good value for the money.

This was our second time dining at Wagamama Tampa, and once again the food, presentation, and…read moreservice were absolutely outstanding. Chef Joel made our experience unforgettable. He came to our table to personally explain the Tokyo Fries, introduced us to the new Shrimp Bao and the new Crispy Rice with Yuzu Ponzu, and shared the inspiration behind the dishes. Everything tasted incredible, and you can tell how much care goes into every plate. We've been to Wagamama in the UK, but the Water Street location is truly exceptional. Chef Joel has been amazing both times we've dined here. He even took the time to talk with my daughter about the food, and it completely made her day. She talked about the experience for the rest of the day! Thank you, Chef Joel, for the amazing food, your passion, and for taking the time to visit our table and make us feel so welcome. Great job, Wagamama Tampa! We'll definitely be back.

We were really hoping to find a spot with a great atmosphere, awesome vibes, and tasty food for our…read moreSunday night dinner. We checked out a bunch of different restaurants, but they were all booked up. So, we ended up booking Wagamama for our dinner on Sunday night. After finding roadside parking near the restaurant, we checked in at the register and were shown to our table. Our server greeted us and provided us with menus. Following a discussion among ourselves and with our server, we began our order with a lychee martini and a coconut drift for drinks. For appetizers, we selected the Bang Bang Cauliflower, which our server highlighted as a very popular option, along with chicken pot stickers.For our main courses, we ordered the chicken pad Thai, Karage Chicken Strips for our toddler and the chicken firecracker dishes. Our drinks arrived first: a Lychee Martini and a Coconut Drift. The Lychee Martini contained a significant amount of vodka, so much that my spouse could only manage two sips. The Coconut Drift was better, but it still had an excessive amount of sugar. We got our Bang Bang Cauliflower appetizer. However, upon tasting it, we found it wasn't cooked properly. It tasted like they simply coated the cauliflower with sauce without properly cooking it. We were disappointed to have to return it. Following that, our chicken pot stickers arrived. The chicken pot stickers were just okay, without anything particularly noteworthy about them. They weren't even properly cooked around the edges. Both appetizers we ordered turned out to be disappointing. Our dinner arrived and included Pad Thai and Chicken Firecracker. Both dishes were just alright; they could have been better. Compared to how other reviews described them, they didn't live up to the expectations set by those reviews. We couldn't get the Chicken Karage Strips we wanted for dinner. We ended up having to comp the whole thing because even though the restaurant wasn't that full (only about 70-75% empty), we had to wait a super long time for the food to be ready. Our visit to Wagamama was so disappointing that we may not return. We were unhappy with the food, the service, and the atmosphere.

I got a make-your-own roll and it really hit the spot, I've never had tofu sushi before and it was…read morepretty good. The only thing I'd say is it was somewhat weird to be eating cold fried tofu. If it's fried I'd think it should be warm, but if it wasnt fried, I probably would have liked it cold. Just a note. They've got vegan yum yum sauce!! Thats amazing to me. I'd come back to try some more items.

Stopped here and ordered the crispy sushi burrito with salmon. I thought it would be like a sushi…read moreburger which I've had other places, but a burrito shape. It was similar to that but greasy. It was just ok. My thought is the fried shell was pre-made then refried bc the rice was super over crunchy at that point. The sushi and filling were room temperature and the flavor was just ok. The sauces came on the side for dipping / honey mayo and eel sauce. I didn't end up eating the shell. Wouldn't get it again.