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If you’re anything like me, every once in a while you crave a warm plate of spicy and flavorful Asian food. Whether you’re wanting peanut sauce, sushi, or ramen noodles, there's a restaurant in Tampa Bay that has hit the flavor profiles right on the nose. All around the Bay, there are different styles of Asian food and flavors, but what’s important to know is where to get the quality of food that you're looking for!

No one wants to spend money on a meal that doesn’t satisfy their cravings, so don’t waste your money or time trying anything that didn’t make this list.

If we missed one worth trying, let us know by commenting below. If you think it can compare to these quality Asian restaurants in Tampa Bay, then tell us to try it! We’re always open to trying new quality local restaurants!

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BENTO asian kitchen + sushi | Tampa
Restaurant $$
5103 E Fowler Ave, Tampa FL, 33617
One-stop shop for pan-Asian eats. They have a vast menu with a good variety of sushi rolls, poke bowls, boba teas, wok-fired noodle bowls, rice bowls and bento boxes. Modern atmosphere. Quick-service, fast casual format.

Try their Wok Fried Rice, Pao Pao, and Teriyaki if you want to try an authentic Asian meal. For sushi lovers, order the Spicy Tuna or Mex Rolls.
wagamama Tampa
Restaurant $$
1050 Water St, Tampa FL, 33602
Wagamama is inspired by the fast-paced Japanese bars and celebrates Asian cuisine, aiming to provide a unique dining experience with fresh, nourishing flavors for everyone.

Come in to try some of their most popular dishes including Grilled Duck Ramen, Chicken Katsu Curry, Mixed Mushroom and Panko Eggplant Bao, and Bang Bang Cauliflower. If you are craving a cocktail, try the Thai Chili Margarita or the Old Fashioned if you want to pair your meal with a delicious drink.
Buya Ramen
4.7  5 Rating (3)
911 Central Ave., Saint Petersburg FL, 33705
BUYA is a place to experience true socializing in a relaxed and high-spirited environment with friends and strangers alike. An atmosphere that encourages...
Ichicoro Ramen Restaurant
4.8  5 Rating (2)
5229 N Florida Ave, Tampa FL, 33603
Ichicoro is a fresh new ramen-ya creating regional craft ramen located in Seminole Heights. The Ichicoro team, recently relocated from NYC to Tampa brining...
Japanese Kitchen Dosunco
4.9  5 Rating (1)
3310 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa FL, 33609
Enjoy authentic Japanese Ramen Noodle in Tampa FL.
Yummy House China Bistro
4.6  5 Rating (4)
2202 West Waters, Tampa FL, 33604
If you are looking for authentic Chinese food that is reasonably priced, look no further. You will get large portions of excellent Chinese food that is served...
Bamboozle Cafe
5.0  5 Rating (2)
516 N Tampa St, Tampa FL, 33602
Bamboozle is a Vietnamese fusion cafe open Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm. It will soon be open for breakfast and looking to be open for dinner by the end of the...
Thai Island
2.8  3 Rating (2)
210 E. Davis Blvd., Tampa FL, 33606
Thai island is a family owned authentic Thai Restaurant in the heart of Davis Island. The menu ranges from roasted crispy duck, fried snapper, and rib-eye...
Koto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
Restaurant $$
533 S Howard Ave, Tampa FL, 33606
Located on South Howard in Hyde Park Tampa, Koto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi serves up a variety of Japanese cuisine and sushi selections. Try out the...
Kobe Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
4.9  5 Rating (1)
14401 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa FL, 33618
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse is Florida's premier Japanese Steakhouse. We specialize in teppanyaki dining where our skilled chefs delight guests with their...
BluWave Sushi Bar & Grill
5.0  5 Rating (2)
122 S Howard Ave, Tampa FL, 33606
Equipped with the freshest ingredients, tons of experience, and a passion for the perfect roll, the chefs at BluWave Sushi are kicking sushi up a notch....
SoHo Sushi
4.6  5 Rating (3)
3218 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa FL, 33609
A trendy and upscale sushi bar that has made its' mark in Tampa, offering some of the freshest and most innovative sushi around. With so many unique options...
Thinh An Kitchen & Tofu
5.0  5 Rating (1)
8104 W Waters Ave, Tampa FL, 33615
Thinh An Kitchen and Tofu is a family run business specializing in fresh tofu, freshly baked subs, Vietnamese cuisine and other Asian specialty items.
P.F. Chang's
Restaurant $$
219 Westshore Plaza, Tampa FL, 33609
P.F. Chang’s is an Asian restaurant concept founded on making food from scratch every day in every restaurant. Created in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, P.F. Chang’s is the first multi-unit restaurant concept in the U.S. to honor and celebrate the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking as the center of the guest experience. Since inception, P.F. Chang’s chefs have been hand-rolling dim sum, hand chopping and slicing all vegetables and meats, scratch cooking every sauce and wok-cooking each dish, every day in every restaurant.
Pei Wei
Restaurant $$
217 South Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa FL, 33609
Our kitchens honor Asian culinary tradition by wok-searing premium ingredients in portions that satisfy. That means carefully selected cuts of whole flank steak and natural white meat chicken are prepared in restaurant by our expert chefs, not at some processing plant. That means a concerted devotion to crisp, house-chopped veggies and savory, house-battered chicken. That means our entrees are made-to-order and served to table, not ladled into styrofoam while you shuffle through a cafeteria line.
Ebisu Sushi Shack
5.0  5 Rating (2)
5116 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa FL, 33603
The Sushi Shack is located in the heart of Seminole Heights, Tampa in a converted 1928 bungalow. But don’t be fooled by its modest appearance! The Chef-Owner...