SAMURAI BLUE – Japanese
Sushi and sake bar on East 8th Avenue in Tampa's Ybor City, cutting its latest culinary creations for the historic district's night crowd. Weekday lunch runs 11:30 to 2 before dinners stretch toward 1 a.m. on the late nights, drink specials riding the calendar. It suits Ybor date-night rolls, sake-flight explorers, post-show late plates, and Tampans who take their sushi with brick streets and neon. The socials carry the drink specials and new-roll promotions between visits, with email reaching the owner directly for the rest.
1600 E 8 AVE #C208, TAMPA, FL, 33605 2426688 https://samuraiblue.com/?page_id=27%2F/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at SAMURAI BLUE
Dairy-Free at SAMURAI BLUE
SAMURAI BLUE in Tampa has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baked Wasabi Green Mussels, Ika Sansai and Wakame Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at SAMURAI BLUE
SAMURAI BLUE in Tampa has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baked Wasabi Green Mussels and Ika Sansai. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at SAMURAI BLUE
SAMURAI BLUE in Tampa has 30 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Miso Soup, Hamachi-Kama and Sashimi Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at SAMURAI BLUE
SAMURAI BLUE in Tampa has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hamachi-Kama, Mexican Roll and Hamachi Jalapeno. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at SAMURAI BLUE
SAMURAI BLUE in Tampa has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ika Sansai. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at SAMURAI BLUE
SAMURAI BLUE in Tampa has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Wakame Salad, Orange Ginger Garden Salad and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at SAMURAI BLUE
SAMURAI BLUE in Tampa has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Wakame Salad, Orange Ginger Garden Salad and Edamame. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
GLP-1 at SAMURAI BLUE
SAMURAI BLUE in Tampa has 1 glp-1-tagged dish on its current menu, including Hamachi Jalapeno. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at SAMURAI BLUE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Roll | 1.8 g | 75.9 g |
| Furikake Salmon | 55.4 g | 59.5 g |
| Eel Nigiri/Sashimi | 1.7 g | 43 g |
| Mexican Roll | 6.4 g | 40.6 g |
| Samurai Steak | 59.6 g | 39 g |
| Teriyaki Chicken | 41.8 g | 33.2 g |
| Hamachi-Kama | 5.6 g | 25.6 g |
| Hamachi Jalapeno | 16.6 g | 23.8 g |
| Filet Mignon | 0 g | 17.3 g |
| Yellowtail Nigiri/Sashimi | 12.2 g | 13.9 g |
| Uni (Sea Urchin) | 1.2 g | 10.4 g |
| Edamame | 2.8 g | 8.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Blue Crab Rangoon - $8.5: Lump Crab, Cream Cheese, Scallions in a Crispy Wonton Wrapper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dim Sum Shumai - $10.5: Bamboo Steamed Pork Dumplings, Ponzu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Thigh Karaage - $10.95: Marinated Fried Chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Age Dashi Tofu - $8.5: Flash fried Tofu, Dashi Broth, Bonito Flakes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $9.95: Fried Japanese Dumpling, Ponzu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6.95: Boiled Soybean Pods Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ebi Tempura - $10.95: Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura, Grated Daikon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi-Kama - $16.95: Fried Japanese Yellowtail Collar, Lemon, Ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Wasabi Green Mussels - $10.5: Wasabi Aioli, Smelt Roe Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Tataki - $16.5: Sesame seared, Harusame Salad, Spicy Ponzu Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Truffle Salmon - $15.5: Rice Cakes, Avocado, Spicy Sauce, Truffle Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Tacos - $11.95: Tuna, Salmon or Kani Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Jalapeno - $16.95: Yellowtail, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hiashi Special - $15.95: Fresh Sashimi, Cucumber, Spicy Dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Salads
- Shoyu Ramen - $16.95: Chasu Pork, Nitamago, Kikurage Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots, Nori Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $3.95: Soybean Broth, Tofu, Seaweed, Scallions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ika Sansai - $9.95: Marinated Squid Salad, Mountain Vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wakame Salad - $7.95: Seaweed Salad, Sesame Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Ginger Garden Salad - $9.5: Lettuce, Fresh Garden Vegetables, Ginger Dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunomono Salad - $14.5: Shrimp, Crab, Conch, Octopus, Cucumber, Rice Wine Vinegar Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Tori Amazu-An - $22.95: Fried Chicken Thigh, Lotus Root, Carrots, Sweet & Sour Vinegar Sauce, Steamed Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Furikake Salmon - $26.95: Furikake Aioli crust, Cucumber Sunomono, Steamed Rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Red Snapper - $24.95: Sweet Chile Sauce, Steamed Rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samurai Steak - $34.95: 16 oz Ribeye Steak, New Potato, Tempura String Beans, Shitake Demi Glaze Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon - $32.95: New Potatoes, Baby Bok Choy, Shitake Demi glace Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner
- Teriyaki Chicken - $22.95: Chicken Thigh, Hibachi Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Nigiri & Sashimi
- Tuna Nigiri/Sashimi - $8.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Nigiri/Sashimi - $8.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail Nigiri/Sashimi - $9.25 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni (Sea Urchin) - $15.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eel Nigiri/Sashimi - $8.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Makimono Rolls
- California Roll - $8.95: Imitation Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, inside out with Smelt Roe & Sesame Seeds Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Bagel Roll - $10.5: Salmon, Avocado, Cream Cheese, inside out with Sesame Seeds Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Roll - $10.5: Shrimp Tempura, Avocado & Mayo, inside out with Smelt Roe & Sesame Seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $13.95: Grilled Eel, Imitation Crab, Cucumber & Smelt Roe, inside out w/ Tuna, Salmon, Snapper & Avocado on top Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Volcano Roll - $15.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Dinners
- Sushi Dinner - $34.95: 10 pieces and 1 Tuna Roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Dinner - $36.95: 6 different types of fish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Don - $34.95: Assorted sashimi atop of sushi rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about SAMURAI BLUE
- Is SAMURAI BLUE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. SAMURAI BLUE has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baked Wasabi Green Mussels, Ika Sansai and Wakame Salad.
- What can I eat at SAMURAI BLUE on a dairy-free diet?
- Baked Wasabi Green Mussels, Ika Sansai and Wakame Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does SAMURAI BLUE have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Wakame Salad and Orange Ginger Garden Salad.
- Is SAMURAI BLUE gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at SAMURAI BLUE?
- Rainbow Roll, at roughly 75.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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