From sushi to shared plates, these are the Asian restaurants our readers voted the best. Here are the restaurants TAMPA Magazine readers voted Best Japanese Restaurant in our 2026 Best Restaurants List, along with the runners-up and the spots voters also loved.
Winner
Featured Winner
Sunda New Asian
Sunda brings a modern, share-everything take on Asian cooking to Midtown Tampa, with flavors drawn from across Southeast Asia. Order a spread of small plates, add sushi and a few larger dishes for the table, and come back on the weekend for a brunch that includes ube waffles and tempura French toast.
Runners-Up
- Hawkers Asian Street Food
- Ro Hyde Park
Voters Also Loved
- Lucky Tigre
Asian Dining in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay’s Asian dining has grown far beyond takeout, with izakayas, ramen shops, sushi bars and modern pan-Asian restaurants built around shared plates and cocktails. Many of the newest are in Midtown Tampa, Westshore and South Tampa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Japanese or Asian restaurant in Tampa?
In TAMPA Magazine’s 2026 Best Restaurants List, readers named Sunda New Asian the winner for Best Japanese Restaurant. Hawkers Asian Street Food and Ro Hyde Park were the runners-up.
How were the winners chosen?
The results are based entirely on votes from TAMPA Magazine readers in our annual Best Restaurants contest. Advertising has no bearing on the results.
Where can I find the other categories?
See every category on our 2026 Best Restaurants List, or browse the newest results on our Best Restaurants List.
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