It's always a pleasure to visit one of my besties in Florida. She and I are foodies from way back!…read more The excitement in her face when she was telling me about this establishment was contagious. The chef, Hiroyuki Terada is world renowned and has a YouTube following of over two million. He deserves every bit of praise....the food here is phenomenal! We opted for their most popular ramen dish, Tonkotsu. Simmered 12 hour bone broth with tender Chashu. Garlic fried rice, the Takoyaki appetizer. Every dish was absolutely delicious, flavorful and filling. The portions are generous. To finish the meal we shared a dessert, Xango. A deep fried cheesecake crepe served with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with caramel sauce and sprinkled with cinnamon. O.M.G....PERIOD! Afterwards we spoke to Chef Terada and let him know how much we enjoyed ourselves. He was as warm and inviting as his food. He shared stories and even took pictures with us! An extra special thanks to our server Sandy. This gentleman was on point in every way....friendly, professional, knowledgeable, funny and gracious. It was evident he truly enjoys his job. This aesthetically pleasing establishment is literally a hidden gem. Tucked within the City Park Mall in Riverwalk Center, attached to the North Parking garage. It seems like such an obscure place but once you find it..... This is on my list of best culinary experiences for the year, thus far. Make it a priority to stop in the next time you're in the Fort Lauderdale area. Thank me later......

Tucked away in a tiny plaza inside of a large parking complex, is a hidden gem!…read more Ichimora is real-deal Japanese. I wasn't up for ramen. I will come back and try. Spicy edamame was more great garlic than heat. Delicious. Star down for the takoyaki that was perfectly presented but undercooked greasy and mushy. Oil wasn't hot enough. It was a first time for my friend. I hope it improves the next time. Sushi was awesome! Service was on-point and attentive. Parking, being in a public garage, was plentiful. I will absolutely be back. Elite Yelpers? Hidden gem alert.

Food was so good. And the service! We had a couple of rolls and a noodle dish. It was a perfect,…read morelow key place that that we would go to if we were home and not on vacation when you want really good food away from some of the crowded touristy places!

flavor bustin out,pork belly buns are to die for, excellent, Thai chicken wings are dynamite, fab…read moretasty flavor

This location is very large and open. Compared to the one south federal. My friend and I sat at a…read morehigh top close to the bar. Ivan and one of the girls, I did not catch her name took care of us! They were so great and kind. We went there on Tuesday for their all night happy hour. You cannot beat it! Sushi was fresh, we went for the crunch tuna roll, space ramen, the salmon trio, chicken bang bang AND the garlic parm edamame. Everyone was delicious! Great experience at this location. I'll be back soon!

Phat Boy Sushi is a pretty solid sushi restaurant in the area. It's much larger than the Deerfield…read morelocation, which is nice because there typically isn't any wait. We started with the Krab Rangoon dip, which was so delicious and is a must-try if you like Krab Rangoons. The dip comes in a little skillet with wonton chips on the side for dipping. We also ordered the hamachi jalapeño, which was nice and fresh. For our entrées, my friend and I split the Phat Girl roll and the chicken garlic ramen, which they were kind enough to split in the kitchen for us. The ramen was delicious and was exactly what we wanted on a rainy night. The Phat Girl roll was good, but definitely not my favorite roll I've had. We ended up with some leftovers. After hanging out and talking for a while longer, we ordered the banana Nutella dumplings for dessert. They were different than we expected, but still very good! The waitress was super attentive and never rushed us. Overall, the food and service are always consistently good.

highly recommend restaurant! The food is always fresh and full of flavor. The service is great,…read morevery attentive and friendly, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality. It's definitely a place I keep coming back to!

What can I say? It was just okay for me. Boba milk tea tasted like a packaged powdered milk tea and…read moreboba was overcooked. Tasted like it was cooked long time ago that it was a bit tangy. Team members were friendly though and the free parking makes up for it. Needless to say, maybe I'll try again and order other things next time I'm in the area.

Second time visiting and wondering why it took so long for me to revisit…read more Friendly staff and quick service each time. Food is delicious. If I remember correctly, I had a curry dish the first time and this time I had a ramen. Both dishes were great but especially the ramen. Will try to make my next time there be in the very near future.

I'm giving Sakura a 5 because I was pressed on time, the weather was cold and gray and I needed…read moresomething warm and satisfying. They delivered. I cannot believe this is the old Japanese restaurant that I used to enjoy. Sad they're gone. The sunny server said any questions? I ordered hot + sour soup with dumplings. It's not really Chinese hot + sour soup but it's savory with lots of spinach and scallions and get this: 6 pork dumplings. For $8.95!! I'll be back to try something else.

I've heard about this place several times and I've been trying to make my way over here and finally…read moreI was in the mood for dumplings so I grabbed my kid and we headed this way At first, I wasn't really sure that it is Asian fusion Spanish so they're Spanish music playing. The decor is cute as hell.! the woman who took care of me at the front is super friendly and we ordered several things that I have to say the dumplings are delicious! The wonton tacos is a must. They're so good. We ate so much that we decided to take some stuff to go. I'll definitely be back and it's definitely a must try!

I was starving and needed a quick bite. Stopped here and got the wonton tacos…read more Nice little snack. The shrimp bites were cut small so eat bite was packed with shrimp and the had guac and pineapple chunk. Quickly prepared and served to go!

We were testing out local sushi places recently and unfortunately Sushi Song left us greatly…read moredisappointed. While service was just okay, the sushi itself stood out for all the wrong reasons. We ordered hot sake which tasted far too sweet and watered down. If not watered down, then the brand was far inferior to other house sakes offered locally. The smell inside the restaurant was very off putting and overpowering. We tried a typical JB Roll and a Lemon Drop Roll that the server recommended. Neither were great. The quality of the fish and flavor were just not there. The recommended roll's sauce was lemon based and while we had high hopes for it based on the description, it was just not enjoyable and we ended up leaving half of it and going to another restaurant across the way where we had a much more enjoyable experience with both the food and the service. Although we had visited Sushi Song in the past, it had been years since our last visit. I had really hoped to find another local go-to spot. However, the interior really needs some TLC and a deep clean, and the quality of the sushi unfortunately does not warrant a return visit.

Where do I begin? I'm in town for a cruise and decided to come a little early to experience what…read moreFort Lauderdale had to offer. This restaurant was suggested by a local and they couldn't say enough good things about it. Upon, entering the restaurant we were welcomed immediately and told to sit where we'd like. We decided to sit at the bar. The chef didn't look particularly happy about us sitting there when the server came from the back he said the chairs were not stable and asked us to sit at another table. We said okay, happy they were thinking ahead to prevent one of us getting hurt. Once we sat down the server asked us what we wanted to drink, I asked for an ice tea, the server said "we don't have that" very pointedly and was giving off an attitude that we were being an inconvenience to him. My friend and I agreed on just water. Looking at the menu there were other tea options and that wasn't offered. The food came out relatively fast, I ordered the Tuna California Roll and the Spicy Tuna Roll. The presentation was nice but the flavor was lacking and the sushi roll fell apart when trying to pick it up to eat. The Tuna California Roll was okay, nothing over the top or bad, typical. The Spicy Tuna Roll was not good. It was if the spicy sauce was not made for flavor. It was over powering with the spicy that it made the whole role taste of the roll, I didn't event finish the roll. To top it off the server's attitude grew with every interaction we had with him (which was few) when we were paying the check he snapped at my friend and then even closed his eyes and took a deep breath then apologized. Overall, this was not a pleasant experience, the food didn't meet our expectations and the servers attitude didn't create a welcoming atmosphere (I didn't even feel comfortable asking for a straw for my water). There's potential here but these allot of improvement needed. I look forward to giving this place another chance in the future and hope it's a better experience.

This meal goes in the unexpectedly amazing bucket. I'm a huge ramen fan and imo set the bar pretty…read morehigh. On this particular Wednesday evening, we stopped by Lauderale Brewery (corresponding review to follow). For those not familiar, Wednesday night is trivia night, which always delivers solid school night entertainment. Lauderale is layed out with a large brewery/warehouse holding seating for around 80 and a length of bar,leading to an outdoor covered patio and stage, with additional seating in the adjacent gazebo area under umbrella picnic tables. I'm mentioning these details, because it was raining this November evening, which may have elevated my experience. After we lost trivia in typical fashion and enjoying countless rounds of my favorite current beer on tap, "Mr. Pickles", I set my eyes on the Kaminari Ramen trailer located between the stage and gazebo areas. There had been steady traffic flow all evening, the 8-10 item menu had a few things crossed off, after running out. For me, that is generally a good sign. To run out of things, usually means alot of people ordered. After quickly browsing the menu, the missing items didn't change my choice. I went straight for the top ramen dish, Tonkotsu. It had all the staples I look for on a rainy night in November. The chef took the time to explain they were out of bean sprouts, and confirmed fresh cabbage was an acceptable substitute. I agreed, she asked where I would be sitting, and told me they would deliver it shortly. I grabbed a picnic table with an umbrella, it was lightly raining, and the live band was starting their first set. A couple songs later, my ramen masterpiece was delivered to Janic Joplin's Piece of My Heart in poetic fashion. I was immediately blown away by the visual presentation. The broth held a creamy appearance, consistent with pork being poached in it during the cooking process. That milky liquid was the perfect backdrop to make the other ingredients pop. One half of a perfectly soft-boiled egg was positioned at twelve o'clock, a small pink star shaped fishcake poked out, followed by sliced green onion, the brightness pink pickled ginger, and fresh cabbage completed the clockwise plating. On the outskirts of the bowl, strips of braised pork and wavy noodles subtly lyed under the broth, peeking out here and there. First taste was just the broth with a couple green onion stowaways. A proper ramen is all about the broth. If you get that wrong, it doesn't matter what else you put in it. It was magnificent . The sweet, sour, bitter salty, umami all hit in perfect symphony. I dropped the spoon, out come the chopsticks, and the vibe leveled up instantly. I snatched a slice of pork, with a few noodles, onion, and a bit of ginger. The pork was perfectly cooked, but that pickled ginger stole the show! I tried to get a couple slivers in every bite from that point forward, switching between pork, fishcake, and soft-boiled egg. I proceeded to devour one of the top three bowls of ramen ever to grace my palate. Each bite better than the last, until only broth remained. Chopsticks retired, back to spoon, and BBB (bye bye broth). To put things in perspective, this may be my longest Yelp review to date, and it is about a single bowl of Ramen. I'm not sure if it was the Pickle sour beer traveling through my veins, the cold November rain (shout out GnR), the substitution of fresh cabbage over bean sprouts, the band as a backdrop, or just plain ol culinary mastery, but whatever it was, this bowl of ramen will not be forgotten. As midnight struck bringing the crowd into Thanksgiving together, I took a minute to be thankful for Lauderale hosting Kaminari, the folks that served me, the chef(s) that prepared the dish, and every person that had a hand in farming and harvesting the 20+ ingredients. Sometimes we take for granted the time and schematics involved in producing one bowl of ramen from a trailer, parked at a brewery, in a marine warehouse district, near Port Everglades, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the eve before Thanksgiving. All my problems seemed a little less problem-ie after taking my last sip from the bowl and swig of Mr. Pickles. I strongly recommend you track them down and have your own enlightened experience.

Excellent Vegan Ramen. Broth was very flavorful. Noodles were cooked perfect. The sweetness of…read morethe corn balanced the other veggies well. Spring rolls and Togarachi Fries also vegan.

Great food and atmosphere The waiter was very nice and a…read morecharacter of happiness Thank you, we will be back to taste the other dishes.

The food and service are top notch so worth the wait . It's a small very casual place Ambience is…read morethe best and the servers are amazing !!! Very cozy place

Comic Style Sushi Spot That's Actually Worth It…read more Loved this place from the moment I walked in. The whole spot is themed with Asian comic style details and characters, which makes it feel different and honestly really cool. Even the menu follows the same vibe. The food was really really good. We tried a mix of things like poke bowls, teriyaki, pad thai, and bao buns, and everything hit. Good flavor, tasted fresh, and just overall solid. Service is quick and simple. Nothing over the top, but it works and everything comes out fast. Prices are reasonable for the area, which makes it even better. I would 100% come back. It's one of those places you end up loving and want to keep going back to. Definitely worth it if you like sushi or Asian fusion.

I love this place! Just some warning/feedback though....their spicy ramen is SPICY, phew! Somehow I…read moreforget every dang time. And then I suffer through a bowl in pain (but I do it because it's so freakin delicious). I have a high heat tolerance, so trust me it's HOT. Get the ramen medium/mild and ask for the heat on the side so you can better control it.