I recently had the pleasure of dining at this sushi restaurant, and let me tell you, it was a truly delightful experience from start to finish.
First off, I have to give a shoutout to the staff – they were absolutely fantastic. Not only were they quick to tend to our table, but they were also incredibly knowledgeable and helpful with their suggestions. It's always a plus when the staff can enhance your dining experience with their expertise.
One of the highlights of this restaurant is the sushi bar. Sitting there, watching the skilled chefs work their magic, added an extra layer of enjoyment to the meal. It's always fun to see your food being prepared right in front of you.
And speaking of the food, the sushi options here are out of this world. From classic rolls to creative specials, there's something to please every palate. Each bite was a burst of flavor and freshness that left me craving more.
But it's not just about the sushi – the drink options are equally impressive. The beautiful bar adds to the aesthetic of the restaurant, and the selection of drinks is sure to satisfy even the most discerning of tastes.
Overall, the vibe and aesthetic of this place are spot on. It's the perfect combination of cozy and chic, making it a great spot for date night or catching up with friends.
In summary, if you're a sushi lover looking for a top-notch dining experience, look no further than this restaurant. With its stellar service, amazing sushi options, and beautiful atmosphere, it's sure to become a favorite spot in no time.
Chris “MasterShake” Andersen
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May 22, 2024
Located upstairs in the center of Ybor's Centro. Great friendly staff and absolutely awesome Sushi! Everything was so fresh and delicious. Only "complaint" which its honestly no big deal but we asked if the Chef would just create us whatever he wanted and we were told they don't do that. Fairly decent amount of seating, but if you like sushi you are going to love Samurai Blue. Side note: Awesome selection of Sake!
Rachel McQuestion
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January 03, 2024
Had an absolutely delicious dinner with friends here tonight. The sushi all tasted very fresh, and was played beautifully. For as fancy as everything looked the prices are very reasonable with most specialty rolls being between $12-$15. I also had miso soup which was an average sized portion and very good as well! I ordered the red devil roll, volcano roll, and the osake hako-sushi. I tried a piece of my friends yin yang roll and it was superb.
Highly recommend.
Tiffany Cartier
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December 19, 2023
Amazing, unexpected surprise for dinner. Definitely willing to make the trip from SPB over to Ybor again in the future. BF raved about the blue crab rangoon. Tuna was super fresh. Prices were great.
John Magnuson
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August 16, 2023
Let me start by saying the food and atmosphere were both quite nice. However we had absolutely abhorrent service from Andrea W. Possibly the worst I've ever experienced. She never gave us all of our drinks, and the ones we did recieve weren't correct. She proceeded to get our food orders wrong, then stated we were making false claims about what we ordered. While this is going on she spills a drink all over my mother's phone and clothes. She says "oh I'll go get you some napkins." She never returned with anything to clean up the spill. Meanwhile my mother's phone was having problems from being covered in the spilled drink. Manager came by later to help with our orders being incorrect only to tell us that the incorrect food they had given us had to be taken back even though THEY had put them in to go boxes and tied them up for us to take. They left us with the choice of no food, or paying double for the wrong food we hadn't ordered.
A shame really because the food is good. If only the management and servers weren't a bunch of clowns.
I would give them a 0/5 if I could.
Never going to visit again.
Have pictures of some of the leftover food I guess.
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I recently had the pleasure of dining at this sushi restaurant, and let me tell you, it was a truly delightful experience from start to finish. First off, I have to give a shoutout to the staff – they were absolutely fantastic. Not only were they quick to tend to our table, but they were also incredibly knowledgeable and helpful with their suggestions. It's always a plus when the staff can enhance your dining experience with their expertise. One of the highlights of this restaurant is the sushi bar. Sitting there, watching the skilled chefs work their magic, added an extra layer of enjoyment to the meal. It's always fun to see your food being prepared right in front of you. And speaking of the food, the sushi options here are out of this world. From classic rolls to creative specials, there's something to please every palate. Each bite was a burst of flavor and freshness that left me craving more. But it's not just about the sushi – the drink options are equally impressive. The beautiful bar adds to the aesthetic of the restaurant, and the selection of drinks is sure to satisfy even the most discerning of tastes. Overall, the vibe and aesthetic of this place are spot on. It's the perfect combination of cozy and chic, making it a great spot for date night or catching up with friends. In summary, if you're a sushi lover looking for a top-notch dining experience, look no further than this restaurant. With its stellar service, amazing sushi options, and beautiful atmosphere, it's sure to become a favorite spot in no time.
Located upstairs in the center of Ybor's Centro. Great friendly staff and absolutely awesome Sushi! Everything was so fresh and delicious. Only "complaint" which its honestly no big deal but we asked if the Chef would just create us whatever he wanted and we were told they don't do that. Fairly decent amount of seating, but if you like sushi you are going to love Samurai Blue. Side note: Awesome selection of Sake!
Had an absolutely delicious dinner with friends here tonight. The sushi all tasted very fresh, and was played beautifully. For as fancy as everything looked the prices are very reasonable with most specialty rolls being between $12-$15. I also had miso soup which was an average sized portion and very good as well! I ordered the red devil roll, volcano roll, and the osake hako-sushi. I tried a piece of my friends yin yang roll and it was superb. Highly recommend.
Amazing, unexpected surprise for dinner. Definitely willing to make the trip from SPB over to Ybor again in the future. BF raved about the blue crab rangoon. Tuna was super fresh. Prices were great.
Let me start by saying the food and atmosphere were both quite nice. However we had absolutely abhorrent service from Andrea W. Possibly the worst I've ever experienced. She never gave us all of our drinks, and the ones we did recieve weren't correct. She proceeded to get our food orders wrong, then stated we were making false claims about what we ordered. While this is going on she spills a drink all over my mother's phone and clothes. She says "oh I'll go get you some napkins." She never returned with anything to clean up the spill. Meanwhile my mother's phone was having problems from being covered in the spilled drink. Manager came by later to help with our orders being incorrect only to tell us that the incorrect food they had given us had to be taken back even though THEY had put them in to go boxes and tied them up for us to take. They left us with the choice of no food, or paying double for the wrong food we hadn't ordered. A shame really because the food is good. If only the management and servers weren't a bunch of clowns. I would give them a 0/5 if I could. Never going to visit again. Have pictures of some of the leftover food I guess.