Location: Lakeland
Top Restaurants in Lakeland
Florida, United States Food Guide: 5 Japanese food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Lakeland
Discover Restaurants offering the best Japanese food in Lakeland, Florida, United States. Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, located along Interstate 4 east of Tampa. The westernmost city in Polk County, it is part of the Tampa Bay Area. According to the 2013 U.S. Census Bureau estimate, the city had a population of 100,710. Lakeland is a principal city of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area (coterminous with Polk County), which had an estimated population of 623,009 in July 2013 based on data from the University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research. It is twinned with Richmond Hill, Ontario; Imabari, Ehime, Japan; Bălți, Moldova; Portmore, Jamaica; and Chongming County, Shanghai, China through the Lakeland chapter of Sister Cities International.
Things to do in Lakeland
1. Fancy Q Sushi &Thai
Overall Ratings
5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Travelling2havefun
An unassuming storefront keeps this place hidden. Free soup and app as soon as you sit down. The app (Eddie's special) will have you wanting more. The sushi menu is very good, but no real crab. Hibachi grill is popular. Surprised that there is no Thai noodle soup. Service is attentive. Place is clean.Good atmosphere.
2. New Moon Sushi Japanese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By 4JimP
Very large selection makes it hard to chose but you won't be disappointed with any item. Food is very fresh and well prepared. Service is prompt and attentive. All and all a great place.
3. Scream'n Tuna sushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Kap1313
I'll be honest it tasted better than it looked. This was the 2nd best sushi I've had in Lakeland! We've eaten here a few times now and it's been very good every time.Thank you for your review. We are working on making our photos more appetizing.
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4. Sumo Sushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Opened since 2006
Reviewed By JimC151
We've been going to Sumo for many years, and I've reviewed them once, years ago. The food at Sumo is consistently outstanding. The sushi, in my view, is hands down the best in Lakeland. The rice is sushi grade, and flavorful. The nigiri is perfectly prepared with tuna that is bright red, luscious... and fresh. The Salmon is beautifully orange, with streaks of rich fat running through each hand cut slice. The shmear of wasabi on top of the rice and under the fish gives their nigiri the perfect hint of heat.The appetizer of vegetable and shrimp tempura is outstanding. The batter is light, just like a tempura batter should be, and the shrimp and veg are cooked perfectly tender. The spring rolls are also very good.The rolls are fresh and tasty, and General, the owner, and head sushi chef, clearly take great pride in the food they are putting out.The only issue I have with the place is that it's old and dingy inside, and feels unclean as a result. The smells have worked their way into the carpet, walls, and wallcoverings over the years, and the place is in need of a major facelift and cleanup. We'll keep coming back, however, it would be great if they would address this. Until they do, I have to give it 4 stars, however, I highly recommend it for the amazing food.
5. Gosh! Asian Bistro & Sushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Tony R
Have been looking for a good dim sum restaurant in the Lakeland/Winter Haven area for some time, and tried this for dinner. The shrimp dim sum looked and tasted EXACTLY like that which comes in the frozen food section of the supermarket. In fact, some of mine were still cold in the middle, so I am pretty sure they just heated up some supermarket food and plated it. My family had other things to eat, and each stated the food was "OK, but nothing special." I cannot see us going back.
