Sumo Sushi
5295 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL, 33813
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Address :
5295 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL, 33813 - Phone (863) 648-1480
- Website https://www.sumosushilakeland.com
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Charles H.
The best Sushi restaurant in Florida. We dine at Sumo almost daily (we work just a walking distance away). Sushi is fresh with generous portions all the time. When I get bored of eating sushi, I also enjoy the tempora noodle soup or Korean beef dish. The beers are always freezer cold. The recently added flat screen tv's were definitely a huge plus. Areas for improvement... We would welcome Happy hour specials!
(5)Lacey T.
Definitely not great. They put so many sauces and junk on their rolls. Mayo... Why? I'll continue to drive to Brandon for my sushi. I'm not sure why this has 4 out of 5 stars. Maybe the bar is good.
(1)Pete W.
They do indeed have the best sushi in town. It's fresh tasting and prepared well. The negative reviews here must have come from Shingetsu employees, because any negative reviews on this place are complete malarkey IMHO. If you are scared of eating raw fish, or have worries that you're kids won't be able to eat something here, don't worry. They have plenty of cooked options that are affordable, healthy, and good. Here is a little secret though...they have some pretty tasty(albeit skimpy) Korean food as well. Get the sashimi rice salad in the stone bowl. I would give them 5 stars if the Korean food came with banchan(traditional Korean side dishes of various veggies and other goodies) and they weren't so skimpy. I mean c'mon, the portions are like pygmy sized?
(4)Adam V.
I dont know what it is with Lakeland having such mediocre at best sushi restaraunts. Frankly, Ling's Buffet has not only more palatable sushi than any I've eaten at in this town, but it has an even wider selection of sushi than Sumo. Sure, Ling's doesnt do sashimi, but they make up for it with their sushi and their hand roll selections. Sumo's rolls are pretty plain. My sushi dining experiences come from eating them all over Orlando, when I moved back to Lakeland; I was hoping (and still am) to find a place that was similar to the place I enjoyed going to. I just think it's awfully sad that the best sushi/handrolls this town has to offer reside in a buffet. Yes. I've eaten at GAUCHE. Yes. I've eaten at SPARCE thai and sushi (it stank like bare feet on a 711 floor). They're no good. MAYBE Sumo is "traditional" sushi? MAYBE that's just an "excuse"? I've eaten here a few years back and was completely underwhelmed with their menu and flavor of the food I ate. I pushed the memory into the back of my mind and made a decision to not go back. We have some friends that raved about sumo having great deals on sushi and drinks and they're all very good; so I decided to give it another try the other night. Same overwhelmingly underwhelming menu, no noticeable specials, incomprehensibly overpriced items. I'm telling you: I paid 8 dollars for one knock off of a hand roll I'd get 3 for $9 anytime at my preferred place; and it would actually taste wonderful. The spicy fish (just one choice! figure it out!) roll was disgusting. I had 2 rolls, a strong miso with rubber greens soup, a drink and my meal was alot more than it should have been compared to other restaurants. Basically, I ordered a "2 roll lunch" special at competitor (not really competition comparatively) places and paid for two "3 roll lunches". The place isnt busy at all; except for a few of the south Lakeland redneck crowd that park their huge clean trucks out front and eat SA-shimi (EYE-talian) there all the time. This could mean any number of things, scaling heavily on "not very good things." Unrelated observation: something that's always kind of irritated me about sushi restaurants, they have a list of rolls, some with their own mixes they've made up special to their place; yet there are no photos of these items on the menu. I think with raw food warnings all over these places the least they could do is show you what you may want to eat. I think in the case of Sumo it may end up actually hurting them for people to see what they're paying way too much for. EDIT: Let's be frank, Are you going to take the advice from someone who's got reviews and expectations of a business and has given another option for you to try on your own or from someone named "Skeeter" who's lackluster reviews primarily are in another state or someone that doesnt quite understand that BUFFET STYLE SUSHI is better and an insult to this place? Sumo Sushi is no good. That's the end of it.
(1)Snazzy M.
First off, if you think a CHINESE BUFFET serves better sushi than a restaurant that specializes in it, maybe you aren't the best arbiter of this cuisine? Sumo Sushi is as good as you're going to get here in Lakeland. The only places I've had it better are in major cities in CA and Washington, DC. Spice Thai would also do in a pinch. The lack of the 5th star comes from slow service at lunch time with a big group, but they're super accommodating to us and despite a previous reviewer, they've got quite a good selection of sushi rolls and combinations, and everything is spectacular.
(4)Alan S.
Excellent Sushi bar, the fish is very fresh and the portions are quite fair for the price. In addition the 2 owners\sushi chefs are very friendly and helpful.
(4)Ann M.
Overpriced. Service slow and not really friendly. Tablecloth dirty when I sat down. Seaweed salad was a strange color green, didn't taste fresh, and didn't have that crunch to it. Sushi wasn't any better. French kiss roll was drowned in tempura flakes.
(2)Michelle N.
Having lived in the Los Angeles area for a long time, eating a wide variety of food has become a regular occurrence. One day I might do Japanese, another I might do Greek. In a small town like Lakeland, good ethnic food is hard to find. Sumo Sushi not only had authenticity in the air, but also tasted fresh and was overall a pleasant surprise. The sushi bar was particularly outstanding. There was a good list of sashimi and rolls to pick from and everything ordered had the same quality. The entree menu struck me as a little awkward and less tended to. The bulgoki dish was out of place in a restaurant in which Japan was the setting. My friend that I was with said it was mediocre at best. Same with the fried ice cream, average and out of place. In conclusion, for sushi? Definite yes. Best in town that I've had so far. Everything else? Test your luck.
(4)M S.
Wow!!! I travelled from OC, California and chose this place based on yelp ratings. What a pleasant surprise. I asked the sushi chef to order for me. Diablo roll, Conch (you can't get on west) and escolar (can't get on west). The fish was sooooo fresh. If I ever return to this small town, this is a must visit. Wow!!!!
(5)Shan L.
Tucked away in a mundane shopping strip it's easily overlooked. The ambiance is major element in why I enjoy coming here. Dimly lit, modest yet rich in atmosphere. Great for dates, a quiet meal with friends or even solo at the sushi bar. The Chirashi bowl is a nice sample of the assorted sashimi they have to offer. The Super Cucumber Salad topped with your choice of either Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon or Conch is delicious. The Conch is a shredded salad with spicy mayo, so I'd prefer if it were a ceviche style. The Diablo & K.C. rolls are probably my favorites. Beside sushi the menu is a bit limited but they do have standard items like Katsu, Tempura, Udon along with a few Korean entrees like Bulgoki & Galbi. Although they do have an nice assortment of specialty rolls, the foundation is their quality of sashimi and traditional rolls. I've come to accept that due to the location/market of Lakeland, sushi seems to be always a bit more expensive than in other larger cities. Your definitely going to find places of better or at least comparable quality for less. But when I'm craving sushi in Lakeland Sumo is pretty much one of the only two places I'll even consider going.
(4)Jay S.
Love it! Best in lakeland
(4)Karen B.
If I post for my hubby, it would be 5 stars. He Loves sushi. I dont. They didn't have chicken,shrimp, or beef with fried rice like the website says. I had onion soup. Good. Chicken with fried noodles and veggies. Lots of veggies. Good. Sauce maybe soy? No flavor that I noticed.
(2)Katie R.
I eat at Sumo EVERY time I am back in Lakeland visiting family. It has never failed to impress - the fish is always fresh and tasty (I prefer sashimi rather than maki or sushi, but I've tried everything here). Also, their competitor Gosh! does not even begin compare when measured up against the wonderful service and tasty freshness experienced at Sumo. I've eaten at many a sushi joint - and all across this great country of ours - and Sumo is one of my absolute favorites. I highly recommend eating here.
(5)Fred K.
OK, I've been coming here for over 7 years...this is the most consistently excellent sushi in lakeland...period.
(5)Erin S.
Still one of my favorite sushi places, located in my hometown. Its quiet and intimate which I like. My mom and I were regulars for awhile before I moved to tampa and the waitresses always knew what we wanted. If you need a quick bite before the sushi, get the house salad with their home made ginger dressing...I always consider eating the rest of it that goes to the bottom of the bowl like it is soup, its that good. The edamame is also an excellent choice for a starter. My favorite rolls are the tempura japanese bagel roll, the lakeland roll, the crunch roll, and many of the more expensive specialty rolls I cannot remember the names of. Everything I've tried has always been excellent. Good sushi joint for a smaller town.
(5)Sharon M.
Love this place !!! Great fresh sushi ! Definitely my favorite is the Diablo roll with the Kanisu right behind !!! YUM !!!
(5)Lauren B.
I had no idea that this place exsisted. I didn't like there speciality rolls but id go back and try something new.
(3)Stephen G.
Best Sushi in Lakeland! "The General" makes you feel welcome and always personable. The place has a typical Japanese restaurant feel, but the staff in attentive and friendly. Also, the place is very clean, that is hard to come by in Polk County. Try the Sumo Special Roll, simply fantastic!!
(5)Jon C.
This is definately worth taking the detour off Rt 4. The fish practically melts in your mouth. its only a handful of times I've had it so fresh. had Sushi lunch meet which came with an awesome fried roll (not always the normal w/ Sushi lunches) and Onion soup which was a nice deviation from the normal Miso soup.
(5)Katie S.
Great sushi, great ambiance! Small inside, tables or bar. Casual to business-casual.
(5)Ryan B.
Wonderful sushi bar and restaurant in Lakeland. Fantastic fresh sushi. We ate at the sushi bar with the owner who made a delicious selection of sushi rolls. Please try the volcano roll. Absolutely the most tasty roll I've had in a long time - and I eat a lot of sushi. Definitely try this place for lunch or dinner. Closes for lunch at 2:30pm.
(5)Luisa C.
I have never visited a restaurant and regretted it as much as I did when I visited this place. Seriously: buy some raw fish, make some sticky rice, clump it together into a blob and STAY HOME. It tasted like cheap Chinese buffet sushi rolls that have been sitting out all day. For real, go to a supermarket and buy their sushi containers near their deli. You'll save gas and money. Horrible sushi. I really think they had a blindfolded 5 year old in the back making these. They were literally falling apart. And yes, we know how to use chopsticks! No joke. Our soy sauce/wasabi bowl had clumps of rice and food floating in it. It looked like chunky Campbells soup. Even my fiance, who is a super chill, easy to please, and never complains about anything regretted this visit. We also had octopus as an appetizer. They should have written "big wooden bowl of plain lettuce with 1oz of octopus garnish on the side" in the description. So disappointing. We got traditional sushi, no fried stuff. I think it was a spicy tuna, a spicy something else, and something else? Our bill plus tip came out to over $50. I'm not a penny pincher by any means...but seriously....that food WAS NOT WORTH THAT MONEY. My guess is they were charging us for that orange food color in the mayo they squirted on top of the rolls. I've been to some kick butt restaurants and paid that much or more, but at least I left feeling like there had been a party inside my mouth! I felt happy!!! When I left this place I just felt sick. Ugh. The only positives note is that the girl who served us was really nice and the bite-sized complimentary (fried) "cookies" they gave us were delicious. Moral of this long story: This place should be called Sumo Cookies, NOT Sumo Sushi. I will never return to this place again, and I hope whoever reads this won't even try it. At least that will help me feel like the $ I spent was worth something!
(1)Mat B.
Why do people like this place? The sushi was fishy and did not taste fresh, I tried it because someone told me it was better than Shingetsu and there is no way this place is on the same level as Shingetsu.
(2)Mike P.
Sushi was a little above average. The fried calamari was good but it may have been a little undercooked. The Riesling was great! We ended up splitting a bottle. Salad is okay, lacking veggies (very plain). Overall slightly above average. We would go back but it won't be a favorite unfortunately. Had high hopes based on the other reviews I've seen.
(3)Marian M.
Friendly wait staff at both dinner and lunch. The rolls were small but filling. The onion soup was fantastic! Dessert choices ranged from the traditional (green tea ice cream) to the unexpected (fried cheesecake).
(5)C W.
Really good! Asked for suggestions ... Enjoyed the J Special, French Kiss Roll and the Diablo.
(4)Jessica D.
Definitely the best sushi in Lakeland; pretty close to being some of the best sushi ever. It's not Lakeland's "trendy" sushi spot, and I really don't know why. One bite of the J Special roll and a warm smile from sushi chef and owner General and you'll have a hard time going anywhere else.
(5)Carson H.
very good sushi. very good - and I have had sushi at some of the best places in hawaii, california, etc. the service could be a little better, though.
(5)Jennifer R.
I was surprised at how great this place was. It definitely does not get enough notoriety because it is in Lakeland, and it is very difficult for any indepenent restaurant to succeed in this town. While I typically go to a more well-known sushi place in town, my boyfriend and I decided to give this place a try based on a few friends' recommendations. The rolls were great. The sushi chef (and I'm pretty sure owner of the restaurant) is friendly. It was also a nice surprise that they had the same type and quality rolls as the other place we often go to, yet they were less expensive. The service was a little off, but again I think it's because they are not used to larger crowds. Also, their edamame wasn't as crunchy or fresh as I like. But overall, it is my first choice for sushi now in town and I would love to see this place stick around, so please give it a try!
(4)John D.
Fresh sushi made by the owner, thats what really makes it. I have been to other sushi places and some kid is doing your sushi, it's just not the same, the have a lot of good specialty rolls. definitly try the cucumber rool, i dont know what it's called but it has no rice, also trust the owner to make some based on your taste. The prices are also reasonable.
(4)Marie S.
If you are looking for sushi in Lakeland, this is the place to go. They don't try to make it overly American style. It's good to find a place that serves fresh fish, and they have some interesting rolls to try! It's nice they serve hot green tea. And afterwords, you can have tempura ice cream! Yum!
(5)Nichole t.
This is by far the best sushi place in Lakeland. The staff is also super friendly and the food is delicious. The restaurant is clean, the dishes they serve the sushi on are very pretty, and the chefs are personable. I love the fancier rolls like the fruishi roll, the volcano roll, and the sumo special. The fish is fresh and the rice is very authentic. Please try this place before you even think about Mt. Fuji sushi or Gosh. They also have a descent sake selection.
(5)Mike I.
Best Sushi in Central Florida, I frequent Sumo and can not say enough good things about the Sushi. Friendly, personal service.......
(5)Ludi F.
Atmosphere: very relaxing. It's quite dark so this would be a great place for a cute little date:) the staff is very nice and one of the younger male staff members is seriously the cutest!! He's so nice and caters to my every need (not in the creepy way) Food: AHHHH MAAAZZZ INNNNGGG price: for the quality... WORTH IT! My favorite roll is the FRUSHI roll! It is absolute perfection!
(5)Iroqueenb E.
I enjoy the sushi bar immensely. The eel sushi is always fresh and delicious and the price is just right. I was never expecting to find this little gem in Lakeland but I sure am glad I have. I'll be sure to patronize the establishment often and recommend it to friends and family!
(5)Tyler H.
Worst sushi that I have I have had. Most Chinese restaurants offer better sushi.... The craftsmanship was extremely shoddy. Every single bite fell apart.
(1)Craig B.
Been here a few times now. The food is good but pricey and the service is lackluster. I ordered the J Special to go last week. When I arrived, I was the only customer in the whole place. No one at the counter and the only server kept using her phone at a table when she saw me come in. Did eventually get her help when I yelled "Hello?". Enjoyed the food, but will not return.
(2)Alice V.
I have been here multiple times but this is my first time writing review. I have to say that it is the best sushi place in Lakeland. Although the the prices of the sushi rolls are a bit on a pricey side but it is good if you love all cooked sushi. Also the quality of the fish is greater than I expected, sashimi is good. Definitely go to this place if you are looking for good sushi in Lakeland.
(5)Skeeter S.
Luisa C. must be smoking crack (she likes Gelati Joes) and Adam V. thinks that China Wok is good Chinese food, that place is disgusting (he also gives Olive Garden four stars, ridiculous) and Karen B is looking for Chinese food at a Japanese restaurant! Sumo is amazing. Quality, service and value. No other place in Lakeland comes close for good sushi.
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