3 Best Japanese Restaurants in St Petersburg, FL

Expert-recommended Top 3 Japanese Restaurants in St Petersburg, Florida. All of our japanese restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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KOBÉ JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

2773 66th Street North,
St Petersburg, FL 33710 Directions

Since 1984

Specialities:

Teriyaki Chicken Bento Box Sliced Teriyaki Steak Bento Box Shrimp Bento Box Tofu Teriyaki Bento Box Teriyaki Chicken Shrimp Teriyaki Meatball Sirloin Sliced Teriyaki Steak Filet Mignon Chicken Teriyaki Vegetable Delight Tofu Teriyaki Salmon Ribeye California Roll Volcano Roll Unagi Roll Caterpillar Roll Mexican Roll Tempura Roll Philly Roll Hamachi Roll Alaskan Roll Spicy Tuna Roll Crispy Tofu Roll Veggie Roll Avocado Roll Tuna Roll Cucumber Roll Salmon Roll Crispy Shrimp Roll Red Dragon Roll Dragon Pepper Roll Firecracker Roll Rainbow Roll Krabby Shrimp Roll Grilled Lobster Roll

"Kobé Japanese Steakhouse is family-owned and operated with ample parking spaces. Kobé Japanese Steakhouse is renowned for its one-of-a-kind Teppanyaki dining experience, combining fun, flair, and flavor. Guests can enjoy a lively and engaging atmosphere, perfect for gathering and celebrating over delicious food and drinks. The chefs put on a show at this Japanese chain, offering hibachi items, traditional dishes, and sushi. They can accommodate guests with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-friendly dining options upon request. During your child's birthday month, receive a free kid's smoothie or kid's milk tea with a purchase of a kid's teppanyaki entrée. E-gift cards and take-out options are available every day. They also have a kids' menu for the customers. Kobé Japanese Steakhouse serves excellent cocktails, offers vegetarian dishes, and provides Wi-Fi for guests.

2026 Highlights: Kobé Japanese Steakhouse offers curbside pickup options. The restaurant can accommodate more than 20 guests for parties."

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License #L04000089799

Menu:

Hibachi Bento Boxes
Teriyaki Chicken Bento Box $14
Sliced Teriyaki Steak Bento Box $15
Shrimp Bento Box $15
Tofu Teriyaki Bento Box $14
Hibachi Bowls
Teriyaki Chicken $12.50
Shrimp $13
Teriyaki Meatball $12.50
Sliced Teriyaki Steak $13
Sizzling Hibachi Platters
Sirloin (5oz) $23
Sliced Teriyaki Steak (5oz) $20
Filet Mignon (5oz) $31.50
Chicken Teriyaki (5oz) $20.50
Vegetable Delight $19
Tofu Teriyaki $20
Shrimp (10pc) $22.50
Salmon (6oz) $28
Ribeye (10oz) $43
Rolls
California Roll $10
Volcano Roll $14
Unagi Roll $11
Caterpillar Roll $13.50
Mexican Roll $11.50
Tempura Roll $11
Philly Roll $11
Hamachi Roll $11
Alaskan Roll $11
Spicy Tuna Roll $11
Crispy Tofu Roll $10
Veggie Roll $9.25
Avocado Roll $8.75
Tuna Roll $10
Cucumber Roll $8.25

Discount:

Get a Free Kid’s Smoothie or Kid’s Milk Tea for Child’s Birthday Month

Contact:

(727) 273-0018

Mon-Thu: 5pm - 9:30pm
Fri: 5pm - 10pm
Sat: 11:30am - 10pm
Sun: 11:30am - 9:30pm

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O.E.C JAPANESE EXPRESS

2438 66th Street North,
St Petersburg, FL 33710 Directions

Since 2007

Specialities:

Steak and Shrimp Hibachi Lunch Chicken and Steak Hibachi Lunch Shrimp Hibachi Lunch Steak and Scallops Hibachi Lunch Jumbo Shrimp Hibachi Lunch Salmon Hibachi Lunch Chicken and Shrimp Hibachi Lunch Vegetable Hibachi Lunch Tofu (mixed Vegetable) Hibachi Lunch O.e.c. Chicken Hibachi Lunch Scallops Hibachi Lunch Chicken Hibachi Lunch Steak Hibachi Lunch General Tso's Chicken Sweet and Sour Chicken Orange Chicken Sweet and Sour Pork Sweet and Sour Shrimp Vegetable Tempura Shrimp Tempura Chicken Tempura Chicken Katsu Pork Katsu

"O.E.C Japanese Express is a low-key, fast-serving choice that offers familiar Japanese food plus ample sushi & maki rollers. The menu is extensive, with numerous options. The restaurant also offers vegan and vegetarian options on the menu. The restaurant gives you a perfect lunch special and many rolls. They even prepare Chinese food with a Japanese twist to it. They offer excellent choices of Bento boxes for building your Poke bowl. The restaurant has high chairs for the customers' kids and an outdoor seating facility. O.E.C Japanese Express accepts credit and debit cards and provides high chairs for families with young children.

2026 Highlights: O.E.C Japanese Express has various seating options like indoor dining area, booth seating, and counter seating."

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License #P13000013809

Menu:

Hibachi Lunch
Steak & Shrimp Hibachi Lunch $11.95
Chicken & Steak Hibachi Lunch $11.95
Shrimp Hibachi Lunch $9.45
Steak & Scallops Hibachi Lunch $11.95
Jumbo Shrimp Hibachi Lunch $11.95
Salmon Hibachi Lunch $11.50
Chicken & Shrimp Hibachi Lunch $11.95
Vegetable Hibachi Lunch $8.95
Tofu (Mixed Vegetable) Hibachi Lunch $9.95
O.E.C. Chicken Hibachi Lunch $9.50
Scallops Hibachi Lunch $11.95
Chicken Hibachi Lunch $9.45
Steak Hibachi Lunch $9.95
EntréEs From The Kitchen
General Tso'S Chicken $9.99
Sweet & Sour Chicken $8.50
Orange Chicken $9.99
Sweet & Sour Pork $8.50
Sweet & Sour Shrimp $8.50
Tempura
Vegetable Tempura $11.50
Shrimp Tempura (8) $12.50
Chicken Tempura (8) $12.50
Katsu
Chicken Katsu $15.00
Pork Katsu $15.00
Salmon Or Chicken Teriyaki $15.95
Lunch Bento Specials $13.95

Contact:

(727) 345-4088

Mon,Wed,Thu & Sun: 10:30am - 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 10:30am - 10:30pm
Tue: Closed

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ICHIBAN IZAKAYA

2050 16th Street North,
St Petersburg, FL 33704 Directions

Since 2003

Specialities:

Creamy Pork Ramen Creamy Kimchi Udon and Shrimp Chicken Tempura Chirashi Bowl Sashimi Shrimp Tempura Sushi Nami Unagi Bowl Chicken Yakitori Chicken Heart Beef Yakitori Corn Tamagoyaki Baby Octopus Chicken Wing Pork Belly Eel Unagi Shitake Mushroom Shrimp Shishito Pepper Tofu Crab Onigiri Hamachi Kama Ichiban Special Bowl Ikura Bowl Ikura Onigiri Grilled and Seared Okonomiyaki Salmon Don Spicy Salmon Onigiri Tekka Don Unagi Don Horigai Ika Ikura

"Ichiban Izakaya is a low-key restaurant for specialty sushi rolls as well as popular Thai and Japanese food, plus beer and wine. The restaurant atmosphere is quite like a hideaway in a friendly little neighborhood. Ichiban is a hidden gem in St. Petersburg, on 16th Street. They do have several rolls in traditional style. The staff is really friendly and pleasant with kids. You should try the Shumai Pork, Tempura Chicken, Gyoza, Tempura Soft Shell Crab, Tonkatsu, Agedashi, and Egg Roll. Customers can try the Sunomono in a light, sweet vinegar sauce, which includes Cucumber, Shrimp, Octopus, and Krab Stick.

2026 Highlights: Ichiban Izakaya dishes are prepared with the freshest ingredients and provide high chairs for kids."

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License #L26000004066

Menu:

Ramen And Udon
Creamy Pork Ramen $12.95
Creamy Kimchi Udon And Shrimp $15.95
Dinner Entrees
Chicken Tempura $18.95
Chirashi Bowl $15.95
Sashimi (28 Pcs) $36.00
Shrimp Tempura $19.95
Sushi Nami 8 Pcs $24.00
Unagi Bowl $14.95
Yakitori Skewers
Chicken Yakitori $4.50
Chicken Heart $3.95
Beef Yakitori $6.95
Corn $4.75
Tamagoyaki $5.95
Baby Octopus (4 Pcs) $7.95
Chicken Wing $3.50
Pork Belly $5.95
Eel Unagi $6.95
Shitake Mushroom $4.75
Shrimp $5.00
Shishito Pepper $3.50
Tofu $4.25
Ichiban Specialty
Crab Onigiri $9.00
Hamachi Kama $14.95
Ichiban Special Bowl $15.00
Ikura Bowl $13.95
Ikura Onigiri $8.00
Grilled And Seared Okonomiyaki $11.95
Salmon Don $13.95
Spicy Salmon Onigiri $7.00
Tekka Don $14.95
Unagi Don $14.95
Horigai
Horigai $7.50
Ika $9.50

Discount:

Get $2.50 Off for Domestic Beer

Get $2.50 Off for Hot Sake

Contact:

(727) 896-1101 (727) 822-8707

Thu-Sat: 11:30am - 3pmI5pm - 9pm
Sun: 5pm - 9pm
Mon-Wed: Closed

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