Sushi Raw Now Open In Tampa Palms!

By Gary Nager

Those of us whose offices are located in the Shoppes at Amberly plaza in Tampa Palms have been missing the original sushi restaurant in our area, Sushi Tsu, since it closed and became the new Casa Ramos Mexican Restaurant earlier this year. So, we were thrilled to hear that a new sushi place was coming to the other end of our plaza.

And, I know I wasn’t the only one who was even more excited to find out that Feng, everyone’s favorite sushi chef from Sushi Tsu, was the one opening the new Sushi Raw (15311 Amberly Dr.). And, I was even more psyched to know that original Sushi Tsu owner Jay (and several other former Sushi Tsu employees) were all helping Feng so he can do what he does best — make the freshest and most creative sushi in our area.

Jay, who is now a sous chef at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in the Westshore area of Tampa, has been focusing on creating unique hot appetizers and entrées for Sushi Raw, including the amazing Crispy Lobster pictured above (photo by Matt Wiley). Think Bonefish Grill’s Bang-Bang shrimp, only better — and with lobster.

When you visit Sushi Raw, which is open for dinner every day and for lunch every weekday, check out some of my new favorites I’ve sampled there so far — including the spicy ahi tuna poki appetizer, seared mahi-mahi sashimi and Korean-style BBQ beef, among others — and please tell Feng and the crew that we sent you.

For more info, call Sushi Raw at 977-3838