SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION – Japanese
Japanese fusion kitchen serving Sarasota under the Samurai name, holding its own domain in the city's roll-and-hibachi lane. The format runs the Japanese-fusion register — sushi craft with grill theater beside. It suits Sarasota roll rotations, hibachi celebrations, and diners with a standing order at the sushi bar.
1936 HILLVIEW STREET, SARASOTA, FL, 34239 941-777-7707 http://www.samurai-fl.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, 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, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION
Dairy-Free at SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION
SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION in Sarasota has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Lemongrass Soup, House Salad and Squid Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION
SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION in Sarasota has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Lemongrass Soup, Squid Salad and Samurai Deluxe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION
SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION in Sarasota has 30 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sexy Lobster, Sexy Jalapeno and Eel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION
SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION in Sarasota has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eel, Takoyaki and Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION
SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION in Sarasota has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Clear Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION
SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION in Sarasota has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Clear Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION
SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION in Sarasota has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Clear Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION
SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION in Sarasota has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Spicy Edamame and Side Noodle. 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 JAPANESE FUSION
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Takoyaki | 24.9 g | 76.6 g |
| Kamikaze Roll | 25.2 g | 62.1 g |
| Sexy Jalapeno | 58.4 g | 45.4 g |
| Squid Salad | 19.8 g | 39.8 g |
| Kani Salad | 91.3 g | 35.2 g |
| Tuna | 0 g | 28 g |
| Salmon | 0 g | 24 g |
| Chicken Salad | 66.7 g | 23.4 g |
| Dragon Roll | 1.8 g | 14.8 g |
| Eel | 0 g | 13.2 g |
| Chicken Lettuce Wrap | 79.9 g | 11.7 g |
| Spicy Lemongrass Soup | 19.4 g | 11.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Salads & Soups
- House Salad - $3.75: With 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, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Skin Salad - $8.5: Toasted salmon skin, cucumber, house dressing, sesame seed Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Salad - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kani Salad - $6.95: Shredded krab meat, cucumber, mixed with chef's special sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squid Salad - $7.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $12.5: Grill chicken tossed with daily mixed green served with chef's special sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $3.5 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
- Clear Soup - $3.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumpling Soup - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Lemongrass Soup - $7.95: Spicy, citrusy broth infused with lemongrass and lime served with shrimp, mushrooms, tomato, and fresh cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Kitchen Appetizers
- Edamame - $6.95: Steam Soybean with Sea Salt 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
- Spicy Edamame - $7.95: Steam Soybean with Japanese garlic spiced 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
- Tokyo Street Corn - $11.95: Yuzu togarashi aioli, cotija cheese, micro mix green Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $8.95: Pan-fried pork dumpling (6) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lettuce Wrap - $11.95: Chicken, shiitake mushroom, onion, carrot, scallion, peanut Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $10.95: Lightly fried octopus ball, serving with chef's special sauce, scallion and bonito flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rock Shrimp - $11.5: Deep fried shrimp with spicy rock shrimp sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Bao - $13.5: Crispy duck with yeasty steamed buns served with lettuce, chef's special sauce and scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Cream Cheese - $9.95: Seasoned krab meat and cream cheese wrapped in wonton shell, deep fried, served with mango sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu A5 Beef Tartar - $35: A5 Wagyu beef tartare Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Bar Appetizers
- Sexy Jalapeno - $10.95: Jalapeno stuffed with Spicy tuna, cream cheese, deep fried with chef's special sauce, scallion, masago Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepper Tuna Tataki - $13.95: Ahi tuna seared with pepper, thin sliced with ponzu sauce, scallion, masago Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail Jalapeno App - $13.95: Sliced yellowtail, topped with fresh jalapeno, yuzu sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Lover - $12.95: Spicy Krab, mango, wrapped with seared fresh salmon, top with avocado Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Fin Tuna Carpaccio - $18.95: Blue fin tuna tartare style, finger lime, caper, truffle salt, yuzu juice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi & Sashimi A La Carte
- Tuna - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eel - $8.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni - $19.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toro - $20.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Samurai Special Rolls
- Dragon Roll - $14.5: Eel, cucumber inside, top with avocado, eel sauce, fish egg Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sexy Lobster - $20.5: Lobster tempura, mango, avocado, sesame soy paper, top with lobster salad, tobiko Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cow Boy Roll - $19.5: Shrimp tempura, spicy krab inside, top with medium rare filet mignon, yuzu sauce, fried onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kamikaze Roll - $18.5: Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, avocado inside, top with tuna, salmon, white tuna, hot sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Hibachi Entrees
- Hibachi Chicken - $23.95: Served with clear soup, salad, vegetable, noodle and fried rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hibachi Steak - $29.95: Served with clear soup, salad, vegetable, noodle and fried rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hibachi Filet Mignon - $32.95: Served with clear soup, salad, vegetable, noodle and fried rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samurai Deluxe - $44.95: Filet Mignon, Shrimp & Lobster Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coke - $3.5
- Ramune Soda - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Green Tea - $3.5: Per person
- Virgin Pina Colada - $7.75
Sides
- Side Fried Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $3.5 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
- Side Noodle - $7.95 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
Frequently Asked Questions about SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION
- Is SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Lemongrass Soup, House Salad and Squid Salad.
- What can I eat at SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION on a dairy-free diet?
- Spicy Lemongrass Soup, House Salad and Squid Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Salad and Spicy Edamame.
- Is SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION gluten-free?
- 6 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 JAPANESE FUSION?
- Takoyaki, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
Restaurants near SAMURAI JAPANESE FUSION
- PACIFIC RIM RESTAURANT — Japanese
- UTAMARO SUSHI BAR — Japanese
- NAMO IZAKAYA — Japanese
- Pacific Counter — Japanese
- SUSHI RAMEN — Japanese
- UMAI — Japanese
- Sushi Hana — Japanese
- 1818 GRILL — American
- HCK HOT CHICKEN #1 — American
- SERVING SPOON — American
- VERONICA FISH AND OYSTER — Seafood
