Izakaya Tori

DELICIOUS! We had the mentaiko fries (can't go wrong with this), kimchi cream udon (super umami and creamy with kimchi flavor infused), and the eel, pork belly, and chicken thigh skewers. All were cooked to perfection. I loveee how soft yet crisp the chicken thigh was.We came right when they opened on a Saturday. We received our food alarmingly fast, like 5 minutes after we ordered kind of fast. Service was quick, but come early to find the parking as it is VERY limited. Ambience is classic izakaya style.

Ahh the hype ain't worth it here South Tampa. While I appreciate the traditional Japanese style seating, I can't say the food wowed me. The Food:Takoyaki- Fresh, hot, tastes like it should, topped with bonito flakesChirashi Appetizer- I like the spicy mayo imitation crab mixture in the middle, minus the octopus... it was chewyFantasy Roll- The taro chips were enticing, but not the chunky tuna mixture on top of the roll. Perhaps a smaller portion or a different presentation There were a few other rolls and I can't remember the names, but they were average. We asked our server for his recommendations, but it seems like he's not a fan of imitation crab or spicy mayo rolls. Perhaps we should have asked for "best seller" suggestions.I'm not sure if it's me or after Covid, but I found it weird the server didn't pour our water for us. Other than that, service is good. Reservations highly recommended and only available for parties or 6 or more. They don't take reservations for parties less than 6 people. The wait for a table on a Friday night is about 30 minutes-1 hour. PS- Parking is very limited!

I used to come here when it was Yoko's, and had seen that it changed names, but never tried it. My brother-in-law said that they went last night and it was some of the best sushi he ever had, so we had to try it. My husband and I were able to sit at the sushi bar with no problem, served water immediately, and then they took our drink order and any food we wanted to start with. We started with the Honor roll- scallops and tuna- wow - very delicious!! We also Gyoza- which was very tasty and crispy as well. We usually over order because we love sushi, so we were both trying to hold back. We ended up ordering the double tuna roll and a spicy scallop hand roll. (I was so excited to try everything, that I forgot to take pictures of our second round). Everything was so fresh and full of flavor. I can't wait to go back and order different items to try next time.My husband ordered a Kirin draft and I had a Kirin light bottle. They were both so cold- that's a huge plus!! Towards the end of our meal, we decided to get one Kirin light to split. That was a great way to end our meal. We have eaten at their sister restaurant- Tori Bar Tampa several times, and I didn't realize until last night that they were associated. Both places have their own personality and are both very delectable. Definitely recommend both of them.

What a wonderful time we had at Izakaya Tori!! Two of my friends introduced our whole group to this new place and we loved it. The food was amazing, each one of the plates, the restaurant is really beautiful decorated and the service was 10/10. The sake was my favorite part of course, was delicious and the Seafood Ceviche was EVERYTHING! Definitely the highlight of the night. I would love to come back soon of course!

The food was so fresh and the service was super welcoming. The environment made you feel like you were somewhere metropolitan, somewhere other than in Tampa. I can't wait to go back. I can't say it enough, I wish we had more places like this in Trinity. I totally get why this place made it to @yelptampabay Top 100. The vibe is great, and the Gyudon was savory-super fresh- a warm HUG kind of tasty. Delicious!

Kimchi udon is a change your life dish. amazing quality though no matter the order- izakaya Never disappoints.

Went in for a bite before driving home to Citrus County. I don't think I have words to describe what we experienced! My husband and I are big fans of sushi and ramen, so bingo! First time having blue fin tuna! Life changing is not an exaggeration. We shared the high and middle sushi OMG! I also the oyster, they only had the medium size it was very big! So tasty. We also got the tonksu ramen, so much flavor! Definitely go!

Absolutely hands-down probably some of the best sushi my wife and I have ever had. The service was excellent, and the restaurant is a perfect setting and ambience for a Japanese restaurant.This was the closest and freshest tuna that we have had when we had it in Cape Cod at Ten Yen. Every dish ordered the seared spicy tuna salad, the fantasy roll the black dragon roll the fried Gioza and the tuna were outstanding. Super fresh and so delicious. My apologies for no pictures. We were so taken inside by how good the sushi was. We didn't even think about pictures. We were eating it so fast.We are absolutely going back on our next visit to Tampa and will definitely take pictures to justify the five stars .

Been going to the restaurant since its infancy, the owners are amazing people and the staff. Food is amazing, i usually come during lunch often and order the sashimi lunch with kirin. The statue is always something my coworkers talk about when they see it. The servers are fast and attentive and I often see them alot at the sister location Tori bar. Only thing keeping me back from going here everyday is the crowded parking and lack of being able to use the Pressbox empty parking lot. The fries are a must!!!

I had business in Tampa and drove 4 hours. Before my meeting went out of my way to go to Izakaya Tori based on the high reviews. Unfortunately, my experience was not as great as Yelp showed. The service was great and I thought the staff were awesome. Only con was the nigiri. It was not good at all... the mackerel actually had a little vinegar taste to it which I didn't like. Not sure if it was intentional or not but it was a no. The other dish I got was delicious but just didn't justify the $17 price. The ambiance seemed great for an izakaya. Id want to try this place again for the Izakaya. I feel that is what makes the place and not Nigiri. Will be back due to the kind staff