A new modern Japanese restaurant named Toro is set to open in Odessa this fall, brought by the esteemed Fralick family who own several celebrated Tampa restaurants with Michelin recognition. The Shoppes at Starkey Crossing location will focus on specialty sushi and ramen, offering a more casual format than their other establishments while maintaining high-quality fish sourced from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market. Eric and Adriana Fralick, the owners behind Koya, Noble Rice, and Kinjo, have established themselves as leaders in Tampa Bay’s upscale Japanese cuisine scene since opening their first location in 2016. Their latest venture Kinjo received a Michelin recommendation in its first year of operation, demonstrating the couple’s consistent ability to deliver exceptional dining experiences. The upcoming Toro restaurant will feature an extensive selection including bluefin tuna otoro, uni, and various premium fish varieties familiar to fans of their other restaurants. With plans for takeout options and potential future expansion into a larger space with expanded offerings, this new location represents another exciting development in the local food scene.
Key Points:
- Toro will open at the Shoppes at Starkey Crossing, located at 2290 Gunn Highway in Odessa.
- The restaurant will focus on specialty sushi and ramen with a more casual format than other Fralick establishments.
- Fish will be sourced from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market, including premium selections like bluefin tuna otoro and uni.
- Owners Eric and Adriana Fralick are behind several Michelin-recognized restaurants including Koya, Noble Rice, and Kinjo.
- The restaurant could debut as early as October according to owner Eric Fralick.
