Chanko

A c1952 O'Mahony diner in Tampa, Florida

True Diner

4603 N Florida Ave (FL-685)
Tampa, Florida 33603

Phone: (813) 770-7306

Status: Open for business

Hours:

Monday and Tuesday:
5:00pm to 10:00pm
Wednesday to Sunday:
11:30am to 10:00pm

Website: https://www.chanko-ichiban.com

Last Updated: July 3, 2025

Notes:

XGPR+V8 Tampa, Florida

NE corner w/ E. Cayuga St.

Japanese cuisine.

Originally Ayres, then Nicko’s Fine Foods in 1980, till Dec. 2017. Chop Chop Shop after that, till mid-2022. Fidel Castro ate here in the 1950s while recruiting revolutionaries, and the booth Elvis ate at in 1956 is marked.