Water-Unique Sushi
Tampa, FL 33606
Phone: (813) 251-8406
- Cross Street:
- West Morrison Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Water-Unique Sushi – by Laura Reiley
The Scene
Culinary Institute of America graduate Erin Van Zandt has taken South Tampa by storm with rice-paper rolled sushi (no nori) paired with zingy sauces and sizzling side dishes. It's a late-night hang for chiseled physiques and fashionistas. Turquoise walls, psychedelic wood-grain tables and jewel-blue stained glass make the tiny, done-on-the-cheap interior a smashing underwater fantasy.
The Food
It's connected to Ciccio and Tony's next door (same owners), but Water's cuisine is worlds away. Sticky rice bowls come draped with vibrant fish and veggies--unagi, banana and avocado; or tamer tuna sashimi with scallion, jicama, cucumber and spicy Sriracha aioli. For sharing, try Dynamite Crab, rice paper cradling lump crab, seven-spice aioli, Asian pear and mango with sticky rice, all to dunk in brilliant chive puree. Another combo: carrot, cukes, daikon sprouts, mango, pear, mint, fried shallot and spicy Vietnamese dipping sauce dotted with pops of tobiko. Finish with a simple ice cream.
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Insider Tips
When to GoSince reservations are for six or more only, there can be a long wait, so you may want to go a little early.
User Reviews for Water-Unique Sushi
12/17/2007 Posted by jfury1010
Consistently the freshest Yellow Tail in town. Jeff Garcia and His beautiful wife sat right next to us. Its cozy and cool w/ great music and hot waitresses. Eat here weekly... never disappoints.
12/07/2007 Posted by nkozyra
I've had the misfortune of going to Water twice, and trying a myriad of their menu items. Let me just say, this emphasis on 'unique' must be their downfall. Simply put, there are scores of better sushi options in the area, so definitely skip this one. The most perplexing part is the other restaurants owned by these people (Ciccio & Tony's, Daily Eats, Lime) are all very good. Ciccio & Tony's is a personal favorite, in fact (and right next door). But when it comes to sushi and good food, Water fails miserably.
Pros: nice area, next to Ciccio & Tony's
Cons: unique food is not always good food
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