
Sunda New Asian
Sunda New Asian offers an upscale dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere, showcasing the diverse flavors of Southeast Asia.

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Sunda New Asian

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Sunda New Asian offers an upscale dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere, showcasing the diverse flavors of Southeast Asia.
"This place is hands down the best restaurant in Tampa! Definitely one of my top 5."
Order in Stages
Try ordering dishes in stages rather than all at once to fully savor each course.
Ideal for Special Occasions
Consider Sunda for an epic dining experience, perfect for special occasions or date nights.

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Cuisine
Asian Fusion
Price
$$$
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Exceptional Asian Fusion Cuisine
Indulge in a diverse menu of expertly crafted Asian fusion dishes, from delicate sushi to flavorful fusion plates.

Gorgeous Ambiance and Decor
Immerse yourself in a beautifully designed space, perfect for special occasions and an elevated dining experience.

Innovative Tapas-Style Dining
Experience creative and delicious tapas-style dishes, perfect for sharing and exploring a wide range of flavors.
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Order in Stages
Try ordering dishes in stages rather than all at once to fully savor each course.
Ideal for Special Occasions
Consider Sunda for an epic dining experience, perfect for special occasions or date nights.
Visit Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and ensure personalized attention, visit during off-peak hours.
Explore the Broad Menu
The menu offers a wide selection, including fresh sushi, flavorful noodles, and creative fusion plates.
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Order in Stages
Try ordering dishes in stages rather than all at once to fully savor each course.
Ideal for Special Occasions
Consider Sunda for an epic dining experience, perfect for special occasions or date nights.
Visit Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and ensure personalized attention, visit during off-peak hours.
Explore the Broad Menu
The menu offers a wide selection, including fresh sushi, flavorful noodles, and creative fusion plates.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Sunda New Asian is celebrated for its gorgeous ambiance and exceptional service, with many diners highlighting knowledgeable servers like Nick and Britney. The food is frequently praised for its delicious and innovative Asian fusion flavors, though some find the portion sizes to be small relative to the price. While many have rave reviews, a few patrons felt the food didn't quite meet expectations for the cost.
"This place is hands down the best restaurant in Tampa! I’ve been to many restaurants and nice places all around the world, but this has definitely become one of my top 5 places I have eaten at in my life.
First and foremost, the night could not have been so wonderful had it not been for our incredible server Nick. From his extensive knowledge about the restaurant (history, how it started, etc) to his attentiveness and kindness, I was blown away by his service. He gave wonderful recommendations and even got us to try the Coconut Cheesecake (I usually hate cheesecake and was the best thing of my life!). All of the staff were warm and friendly, which is very hard to find nowadays, and it was a breath of fresh air I truly appreciated.
Secondly, the ambiance was gorgeous. From the wall decorations, to the comfortable options of seating, it’s very beautifully designed. Also, the way they plate their food and garnish their drinks definitely elevates the dining experience.
Lastly, every dish that was ordered was delicious. I did not order one thing that was “ok”, it was great or above & beyond. The menu is pretty broad, which usually you expect one or two dishes to be alright. But every dish was truly exceptional, some even surpassing expectations. Cannot commend the chefs & staff enough for their attention to detail!
Thank you Sunda for the wonderful dining experience!"
Olympia Ridge
"First off, we ordered a lot of food. Second of all, everything was phenomenal! Came here for a vendor dinner, and one person in our party had been here, so they helped us choose some options. Our waiter was also very helpful with suggestions. Everything came out quick, and I kid you not, it was all delicious. We didn’t get so many things that I wish we did, but it was a small group, so we didn’t have enough stomach space. Glad there’s one close by in the Midwest I can enjoy since I’m not in Tampa much."
Courtney Gay
"Would rate 3.5 if I could. We went for brunch on a Sunday, 2 people. We ordered 3 dishes to share and drinks -- the sake to me roll, ube waffles with chicken, oxtail pot stickers, a sake and an ube espresso martini.
Atmosphere and service was so good, servers were helpful with recommendations, patient, efficient, and nice, loved that.
Portion sizes are so small here, especially considering everything (apps, mains, drinks) is just about $20 each or more. Even though the waitress commented that the ube waffles were a good/large portion, we left honestly feeling a little hungry still. The ube waffles had a good sauce, fresh fruit and juicy chicken, though the chicken I wish had a less sweet breading to contrast with the sweet waffles. Also wish there was more chicken for the $8 upcharge. The sushi roll was $21 but only had 6 pieces and wasn't memorable. The oxtail pot stickers, although they were really tasty and our favorite dish, only came with 4 pieces. While they had a good amount of oxtail in each bite, I have had a lot more good oxtail meat for the same price in a full dish with sides. If they really couldn't increase the amount of meat, I suggest they spread the oxtail out more across 6 pot sticker wrappings just so customers can enjoy it longer and there's more to eat with the wasabi cream and sauce (which were really good).
My ube espresso martini unfortunately also tasted burnt/not good quality and didn't have much ube flavor and I couldn't really taste the alcohol either, maybe just buried under the burnt flavor.
I don't plan to come back, but if I did I would order the oxtail pot stickers again, maybe try more savory dishes, & maybe try more of their sakes because they had a large selection. But it is unfortunately not worth the money to me, and goes into the category of Tampa restaurants that are vibey, gorgeous, nice people, but don't deliver on food for the price you pay.
TLDR; wouldn't go, some good items (oxtail pot stickers), good atmosphere, but price not worth the food/drinks you get."
Katlyn Nau
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunda New Asian offers a diverse range of Asian fusion cuisine, inspired by countries like Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and China.
Yes, many guests find Sunda New Asian to be an excellent choice for special occasions and date nights due to its gorgeous ambiance and elevated dining experience.
Yes, Sunda New Asian has a solid selection of gluten-free options on their menu.
Popular items include Korean fried chicken buns, wagyu nigiri, crispy rice, sushi rolls, and flavorful noodle dishes.
The restaurant boasts a gorgeous ambiance with beautifully designed decor, creating a vibrant and upscale atmosphere.
It's recommended to make reservations, especially for weekend dining, as the restaurant can get quite busy.
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3648 Midtown Dr., Tampa"This upscale Asian fusion restaurant exceeded all my expectations! 1st impressions are everything to me. I'll never forget my first experience. I'm now a regular! From the moment I walked in for the first time, i was greeted warmly by the management and staff, who provided exceptional service throughout my visit. The food was phenomenal--each dish beautifully presented and bursting with unique flavors that showcased the perfect blend of traditional and modern Asian cuisine." - Katrina M. Photo via Brick & Mortar
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Sunda New Asian brings all the flavors of Asia home as one of the latest restaurants to open in Tampa Bay. Located in Midtown Tampa, Sunda New Asian offers dishes that celebrate the cultures and tastes of Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. With the success of his two other locations, in Chicago and Nashville, CEO/Founder Billy Dec, has brought his concept to Tampa.
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Sunda New Asian brings together traditional and modern Asian flavors, creating a bold, innovative dining experience that’s nothing short of amazing. Their menu is packed with fresh sushi, flavorful noodle dishes, and creative fusion plates, and honestly, everything I’ve tried has been ridiculously good. The atmosphere here is also a total vibe!
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Midtown’s massive new Sunda restaurant has a solid selection of GF options for us. Enjoy a Miso Bronzed Black Cod, Wagyu Crispy Rice, a Lobster Wagyu sushi roll, and more.
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Sunda New Asian is elevated new Asian cuisine," shared Billy Dec, owner and founder. "We showcase food from all around Southeast Asia.
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