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What to order at Samurai Blue Sushi
- Must order
- Samurai Blue specialty roll and the spicy tuna crispy rice.
- Editor tip
- Centro Ybor location is the bigger of the two; cocktails and sake until late.
CuisineJapanese
Price$$
Neighborhoodybor-city
HoursSun-Tue 17:00-23:00, Wed-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-01:00
Phone+18132426688
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Must order: Samurai Blue specialty roll and the spicy tuna crispy rice.
Tip: Centro Ybor location is the bigger of the two; cocktails and sake until late.
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