Shiso Crispy centers its menu on hand-crafted gyoza, with dough and fillings made using local, organic ingredients. The short rib bao is braised for 48 hours; the short rib dirty rice gets an 8-hour braise with a house barbecue rub, while a version topped with blackened ahi tuna and honey wasabi cream offers an alternative. Truffle gyoza filled with potato, fontina, and shiitake, bang bang chicken dirty rice, and garlic chive rangoons round out a menu that has clearly outgrown its dumpling-only roots.
Regulars point to the chicken dishes and bao as standouts, along with quality ingredients like wagyu and short rib, and the restaurant maintains a second location in St. Petersburg. Service at the Tampa location gets consistent mention for being friendly and efficient, with staff member Charles coming up often in customer feedback. Vegan options are also available on the menu.
Regulars point to the chicken dishes and bao as standouts, along with quality ingredients like wagyu and short rib, and the restaurant maintains a second location in St. Petersburg. Service at the Tampa location gets consistent mention for being friendly and efficient, with staff member Charles coming up often in customer feedback. Vegan options are also available on the menu.