Tampa/ Food & Drinks
Published on August 19, 2019
The 5 best Japanese spots in Saint PetersburgSushi Sho | Photo: Eugenia L./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Japanese fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Japanese spots around Saint Petersburg, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Sushi Sho

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Topping the list is Sushi Sho. Located at 214 Second St. North downtown, the sushi bar is the highest-rated Japanese restaurant in Saint Petersburg, boasting five stars out of 91 reviews on Yelp.

2. Ming Ming Tea Cafe

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Next up is Historic Park Street's Ming Ming Tea Cafe, situated at 7218 Central Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 171 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar and cafe, which offers also bubble tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Lure

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Downtown's The Lure, located at 661 Central Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar four stars out of 348 reviews.

4. Ichicoro Ane

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Ichicoro Ane, a restaurant and cocktail bar that offers ramen and tapas, is another go-to, with four stars out of 227 Yelp reviews. Head over to 260 First Ave. South, Suite 100 to see for yourself.

5. Mori Sushi

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Last but not least, there's Mori Sushi, a local favorite with four stars out of 118 reviews. Stop by 1136 94th Ave. North to hit up the sushi bar, steakhouse and Japanese spot the next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.


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