Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar Menu

Welcome to Samurai Blue Sushi & Sake Bar, a gem nestled in the heart of Tampa’s Ybor City. This vibrant sushi restaurant offers a delightful fusion of traditional Japanese flavors and innovative presentations. As you explore the menu, you'll find enticing hot starters like Blue Crab Rangoon and Ebi Tempura, perfect for igniting your palate.

For those who prefer cold dishes, the Ahi Tuna Tataki and Sushi Tacos showcase the freshness of high-quality seafood, complemented by zesty sauces. Entrées such as the Tokyo Beef Short Ribs and Roasted Black Cod highlight bold flavors, reflecting a commitment to culinary excellence.

Dinings here resonate with cheerful vibes, all enhanced by friendly staff eager to guide your choices. Whether you’re a sushi connoisseur or a curious newcomer, Samurai Blue delivers an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

Hot Starters

• Blue Crab Rangoon

  Lump crab, cream cheese, scallions in a crispy wonton wrapper

  US$6.50

• Chicken Thigh Karaage

  Marinated fried chicken

  US$7.95

• Dim Sum Shumai

  Bamboo steamed pork dumplings, ponzu

  US$6.95

• Age Dashi Tofu

  Flash fried tofu, dashi broth, bonito flakes

  US$5.95

• Ebi Tempura

  Shrimp & vegetable tempura, grated daikon

  US$7.95

• Hamachi-Kama

  Fried japanese yellowtail collar, lemon, ponzu

  US$8.95

• Baked Rock Shrimp Tempura

  Spicy aioli eel sauce, masago

  US$10.95

• Miso Grilled Corn

  Miso butter glaze, aioli, cotija cheese

  US$4.95

• Edamame

  Boiled soybean pods

  US$4.50

• Baked Wasabi Green Mussels

  Wasabi aioli, smelt roe

  US$7.50

Cold Starters

• Ahi Tuna Tataki

  Sesame seared, harusame salad, spicy ponzu

  US$12.50

• Poached Egg W/ Uni & Ikura

  Onsen tamago, uni, ikura, okra, nagaimo (mountain yam), shimeji mushroom, dashi

  US$14.95

• Sushi Tacos

  Onsen tamago, uni, ikura, okra, nagaimo (mountain yam), shimeji mushroom, dashi

• Crispy Spicy Tuna

  Rice cakes, cilantro, jalapeno

  US$11.50

• Hiashi Special

  Fresh sashimi, cucumber, spicy dressing

  US$10.95

• Hamachi Jalapeno

  Yellowtail, jalapeno, cilantro, ponzu

  US$12.95

• Seared Beef Tataki

  Ny strip, red onion, ponzu

  US$12.50

• Ankimo

  Monkfish liver, wakame, ponzu

  US$9.95

• Sunomono Salad

  Shrimp, crab, conch, octopus, cucumber, rice wine vinegar

  US$9.50

Soups & Salads

• Tonkotsu-Shoyu Ramen

  Chasu pork, nitamago, kikurage mushrooms, bamboo shoots, nori

  US$10.95

• Ika Sansai

  Marinated squid salad, mountain vegetables

  US$7.95

• Wakame Salad

  Seaweed salad, sesame sauce

  US$5.95

• Orange Ginger Garden Salad

  Lettuce, fresh garden vegetables, ginger dressing

  US$7.95

• Miso

  Soybean broth, tofu, seaweed, scallions

  US$2.50

• Side Salad

  Served with ginger dressing

  US$3.50

Entrées

• Tori Amazu-An

  Fried chicken thigh, lotus root, carrots, sweet & sour vinegar sauce, steamed rice

  US$15.95

• Tokyo Beef Short Ribs

  Soy ginger marinated, hibachi rice

  US$19.95

• Tonkatsu

  Panko crusted pork loin, shredded cabbage, steamed rice

  US$16.95

• Furikake Salmon

  Furikake aioli crust, cucumber sunomono, steamed rice

  US$19.95

• Roasted Black Cod

  Miso marinated, hijiki, roasted black cod-20.95 miso marinated, hijiki, japanese pickles, steamed rice

  US$20.95

• Samurai Steak

  16 oz ribeye steak, new potato, tempura string beans, shitake demi glaze

  US$24.95

• Filet Mignon

  New potato, baby bok choy, shitake demi glaze

  US$22.95

• Teriyaki Chicken

  Chicken thigh, steamed rice

  US$14.95

• Sushi Dinner

  10 piece omakase nigiri and a tuna roll

  US$24.95

• Sashimi-Don

  Assorted sashimi atop of sushi rice.

  US$22.95

Others

• Green Tea-Ni

  Sake+green tea syrup. Served with a japanese cookie

• White Rabbit

  Refreshing+tart! Nigori sake, yuzu juice + lemon juice

• Tokyo Mule

  Shochu, lime juice, ginger beer + a splash of soda