Sunda New Asian
Midtown Tampa, Tampa
Restaurant in Tampa, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Sunda New Asian is a practical Midtown Tampa pick for an easy dinner, weekend brunch, or social group meal. It is better for convenience and flexibility than for a trophy reservation; choose Ponte for a higher-budget contemporary dinner, or compare BellaBrava Tampa and Donatello if the group wants Italian instead.
About Sunda New Asian
Sunda New Asian is a Tampa option with dinner hours every night and daytime hours on Saturday and Sunday. Use it when the plan needs a clear timing window in Tampa. If you are comparing dining choices, Ponte, Donatello, BellaBrava Tampa, Paul's Fusion Kitchen, and Sal Y Mar are other names to consider depending on the kind of outing you want.
The main reason to keep Sunda New Asian on the shortlist is scheduling flexibility. Dinner runs daily, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday, and Saturday-Sunday daytime hours add another planning window. The dress code is business casual, so plan attire accordingly.
Use it for a Tampa dinner with clear hours
The planning case is strongest when the group needs dinner in Tampa on a predictable schedule. Sunda New Asian is open Monday through Thursday from 5–10 PM, Friday from 5–11 PM, Saturday from 10 AM–2 PM and 5–11 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM–2 PM and 5–10 PM. For broader planning, Our full Tampa restaurants guide, Our full Tampa bars guide, and Our full Tampa hotels guide are better starting points if the meal is only one piece of the night.
Keep the decision practical rather than prestige-led. If you are weighing other options, compare the timing, dress code, and desired feel against Ponte, BellaBrava Tampa, Donatello, Paul's Fusion Kitchen, or Sal Y Mar.
Weekend daytime hours are the cleanest reason to return
For repeat visits, the better move is timing. Dinner is available daily, while Saturday and Sunday also include a 10 AM–2 PM daytime window. That makes Sunda New Asian useful for groups that want a Tampa restaurant option outside the standard dinner slot.
Plan around the basics: Tampa, business casual dress, nightly dinner hours, and weekend daytime hours. Choose it for timing and dress-code fit rather than exact pricing, awards, signature dishes, or a drinks program. If the meal is part of a longer itinerary, use broader Tampa planning resources for the rest of the day or night.
Planning details
- Location
- 3648 Midtown Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- sundanewasian.com
- Phone
- +18134972900
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sunda New Asian positions itself at the intersection of pan-Asian technique and Gulf Coast ingredients, delivering a polished, contemporary experience. The Midtown Tampa outpost reflects a Chicago-born concept that layers Japanese, Korean, Thai, Filipino and Southeast Asian influences over an American fine-casual framework. The room reads modern and energetic, leaning into the district’s deliberate, high-end dining ambitions while keeping a lively, trend-forward edge. Service and plating aim for sophistication without formality, making Sunda feel like a stylish, buzzy choice for diners who want elevated flavors in a social, modern setting.
Best For
Sunda suits a range of occasions that benefit from shared plates and bold coastal flavors: date nights, celebrations, group meals and weekend brunches all fit the bill. The menu’s pan-Asian reach and Gulf-sourced seafood make it especially good for gatherings where everyone samples multiple dishes — the format favors communal ordering and tasting. For special occasions the restaurant’s upscale-casual polish and refined technique deliver a memorable, contemporary dining moment without the rigidity of formal tasting menus.
Ordering Tips
Plan to approach the menu communally: Sunda’s shared-plates structure encourages sampling across regions and techniques. Start with one or two signature bites — the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice is a concise flavor hit — then move into larger plates such as the Panang Beef Short Rib or the Lobster Wagyu Roll to showcase the kitchen’s fusion of Asian technique and Gulf Coast seafood. Balance richer items with brighter, seafood-forward dishes, and order several small plates to get the broadest sense of the kitchen’s range.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and energetic atmosphere with sophisticated service in Midtown Tampa's entertainment district.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Sake program, Craft cocktails
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Lobster Wagyu Roll
- Panang Beef Short Rib
- Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3648 Midtown Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to book if this does not fit
Choose Ponte when the night calls for a higher-budget Contemporary dinner. Choose BellaBrava Tampa when the group wants a more familiar Italian-leaning option instead of a Midtown New Asian booking.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Tampa
Sunda New Asian is the easier Midtown pick when the group wants a flexible dinner or weekend brunch without turning the meal into a formal occasion. Ponte is the clearer splurge choice because it is listed as Contemporary and $$$$, so use Ponte when budget and a more polished dining format matter more than convenience.
Against BellaBrava Tampa and Donatello, Sunda New Asian is the better fit when the group wants a Midtown setting rather than an Italian-leaning night. BellaBrava Tampa is the safer cross-shop for a broad crowd that wants familiar Italian energy, while Donatello reads as the more traditional occasion-room alternative.
Sal Y Mar and Paul's Fusion Kitchen are the useful backups if this does not line up with the night's route. Pick Sal Y Mar when ambiance is the priority; keep Paul's Fusion Kitchen in the mix when the group wants another fusion-leaning option in Tampa.
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Compare Sunda New Asian
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunda New Asian | Tampa | , | , | No published awards |
| Sal Y Mar | Tampa | , | , | No published awards |
| BellaBrava Tampa | Tampa | , | , | No published awards |
| Ponte | Tampa | Contemporary | $$$$ | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Florida 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Donatello | Tampa | , | , | No published awards |
| Paul's Fusion Kitchen | Tampa | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunda New Asian good for a special occasion?
It can work for a planned Tampa dinner or a weekend daytime outing, especially because the dress code is business casual and the hours are clearly defined. Treat it as a practical choice rather than a prestige-led one. Donatello is another comparison to consider for a different kind of night.
Is lunch or dinner better at Sunda New Asian?
Dinner is the most consistent option because it is available every day from 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday also have daytime hours from 10 AM–2 PM. For another evening comparison, Ponte is worth considering.
What should a first-timer know about Sunda New Asian?
Plan around the hours first: Monday through Thursday 5–10 PM, Friday 5–11 PM, Saturday 10 AM–2 PM and 5–11 PM, and Sunday 10 AM–2 PM and 5–10 PM. The venue is in Tampa, and the dress code is business casual.
Can I eat at the bar at Sunda New Asian?
If bar seating matters, check Sunda New Asian's official channels before you go. Sal Y Mar is another venue to compare if you are deciding between different restaurant settings.
Is Sunda New Asian good for solo dining?
A solo visit may be practical if the hours fit your plan, especially for dinner or the Saturday-Sunday daytime window. Paul's Fusion Kitchen is another option to compare when choosing a meal.
What are alternatives to Sunda New Asian in Tampa?
Other venues to compare include Donatello, BellaBrava Tampa, Ponte, Paul's Fusion Kitchen, and Sal Y Mar. Choose based on the basics that matter for your plan, such as timing, dress code, and whether you want dinner or a weekend daytime meal.
