Faceless Samurai - Sushi restaurant in Palm Harbor - 3428 Tampa Rd, USA

This place would get more stars if it would let me. It’s a small but decorated to take you to Japan. Staff is super friendly. The sushi melts in your mouth, which is how fresh sushi should be. Everything we had all the flavors on point. Nothing was over seasoned or under seasoned and fresh. This is definitely one of my favorite Japanese places in the area. “itadakimasu”!

Very friendly and eager-to-please owner who is beloved by his many repeat customers. Sometimes he's willing to prepare for me items at lunchtime that are only on the dinner menu. Not fast food. Everything seems prepared fresh, so there can be a wait. I dine here repeatedly for lunch, when I'm not in a hurry to return to the office. My favorite menu items are (raw) tuna salad, yummy chive pancakes, fried bananas, and salmon and tuna sushi.

I didn’t even know this place existed even though I live right down the street. I’m kicking myself for not finding Faceless Samurai earlier. I went in for a quick lunch and was greeted by the owner Duke (not sure if that’s how you spell his name). There is nothing I appreciate more than warm hospitality and that’s exactly what I got from the second I walked in. I ordered my favorite sushi, Salmon Skin Rolls. I can tell you that I haven’t had anything that I would even consider decent in any other sushi restaurant in the USA, including Nobu. This was without hesitation the absolute best salmon skin roll I have had. The spicy tuna roll I had was also delicious. This isn’t your regular sushi restaurant. It’s incredible. The prices are extremely decent and you’ll love he atmosphere. Don’t let the shopping plaza exterior deceive you. It’s beautiful inside. I can’t wait to go back for more. That’s how you know it’s a great place, I’m already planning the next visit before I even left!

This is a hidden Gem 💎 If you want quality. Fresh Authentic Japanese real sushi! Come here! They also make traditional Thai food. The owners were so down to earth and the place is very clean. Can't wait to eat more.

Update: still THE best hole in the wall sushi joint. Actually, its the best sushi I've ever had, anywhere. The sushi quality is tops! Their cheff is a true artist. And the staff is always so accomidating and welcoming to locals! The samurai will blow your mind!

Faceless Samurai is a must try sushi spot! The food is so fresh and tasty, I have never ordered anything I did not love. Duke is the Sushi Master and can make any roll you request. Duke and his staff are always so friendly and very attentive.

The people seem very nice and pleasant. The place is small and homey. We liked the pork goyza and the potato curry puffs. The large pot of Thai udon soup was really good and large enough for 4 people to eat. That came also with tempura, really delicious. The sushi rolls were just average and in the dry side especially the volcano. But the worst part was that we had this large party, family of 7 right next to us. They were so loud and very inconsiderate of us sitting at the next table. I couldn’t help but overhear every single thing they shouted. I can tell you all of their lives story. Couldn’t wait to just finish our meal and leave.

Very quaint, quiet and loaded with charm! Cozy seating at the bar or booths, as well. The edamame was wonderful to snack on and the sushi itself was really, really good and for a decent price! Thoroughly enjoyed this place for a date night with my wife. We highly recommend this place and will return!