I'm in town for a work trip and was looking for somewhere to grab dinner when I came across Hana…read more The reviews were great, sushi sounded good, so I decided to take a chance, and I'm so glad I did! The first night it was CRAZY busy. It's a smaller restaurant, and even though I was sitting at the bar, I had to wait a little because the kitchen was backed up. I honestly didn't mind because I figured that was probably a good sign that I picked the right place! I sat at the bar and was taken care of by Will. I overheard that he had literally just come from working his first job and was starting his second shift, and you never would've known it. He was on top of everything, taking care of his tables and everyone at the bar while still being friendly and attentive. He recommended the Lonely Angel roll, and it was a 10/10. I had it with miso soup and a glass of wine and left very happy with my choice. Well, I worked all day the next day and hadn't eaten, and I'm a creature of habit. If somewhere is good, I'm going back! I went back a little earlier this time, so it was much quieter, and to my surprise Will was behind the bar again. I got to talk with him a little more and he was super personable and genuinely enjoyable to chat with. He recommended a tuna tobachi and a Hokkaido roll, and somehow they were BOTH even better than what I had the night before. Seriously, 100/10. Great food, great service, and clearly consistent enough to get me there two days in a row. If I'm ever back in Gainesville, I will absolutely be back. Definitely ask Will what he recommends because he hasn't missed yet!

I'm from Atlanta and have had some of its finest sushi but this place is a 5 star plus. Leo our…read moreserver and staff were spot on. Their quality of fish absolutely the best I've had anywhere. Chu toro, uni, salmon,scallops, & real wasabi root. Could be best in the South. Try it's fabulous. Cheers.

Came downtown this past Friday for a girls night and didn't realize it was a parent's weekend. With…read morethat being said, most places required a reservation or you had an 1.5h wait ahead of you. After a little wandering around we found liquid ginger. The line wasn't too long inside, so we decided we would try it. They were swamped and very busy still, but the staff was doing their best to accommodate everyone. We waited in a short line for maybe 15min before reaching the hostesses table. We were lucky to get seats at the sushi bar! The interior is very nice and has a nice vibe. This place is really great for nice dinners, nights out, or a good dinner. Service was definitely off that night. Our water specifically seemed to forget about the group of us since we were seated at the sushi bar. It took her 15 to get us waters and our other drinks didn't even come out until after we got out food (a considerable time later). Like I said it was busy, the sushi bar was swamped with orders, but they were working diligently to keep up with the influx of orders. Most of us ordered sushi, so we ended up waiting a considerable amount of time for our meals. My one friend ordered an entree from the kitchen and it came out within 10 minutes of her ordering it. Our sushi was served about 20-30 minutes after her dish. This is frustrating and slightly awkward as my friend felt bad eating while the rest of us didn't have any food yet. Again, this is no fault to the sushi chefs. They were working extremely hard to produce quality sushi for all the guests. My problem came with our server, Emma. She didn't check in on us at all, didn't even serve our dishes to us, and like I said, forgot to get us drinks, etc. While this was frustrating, I do not think this is a reflection of the restaurant overall. It appeared the other serves were fine keeping up with their tables. For the food, we started with the crab rangoons and steamed pork potstickers. These came out within 10 minutes of ordering and were great starters! They each included 6 pieces per order. The crab rangoons were stuffed with ample amounts of cream cheese and crab meat. They were perfectly crispy and I thought these were some of the better Rangoons I've had. The potstickers hit the spot, but weren't anything too special, pretty standard. For my sushi, I ordered the Golden Apple Roll (per our servers recommendation) and a daily special roll called the bonzai Roll. The golden apple roll included spicy crunchy salmon, Fuji apples, mango, and mango sauce. This was decent and something different but not my favorite. 5)3 flavors were super unique but there wasn't a sweetness at all oddly like I was expecting. Instead it had a distinct tart flavor to it. Different, but not my vibe. Now the bonzai roll was a hit! This roll included tuna, salmon, kani, and avocado inside, topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and mayo, then flamed & torched, and finished with eel sauce, caviar, and scallions. There was certainly a lot going on in this one, but I could really taste all the different elements. The fish was extremely fresh and just divine. I also tried some of my friend's sashimi and was blown away with the quality of the fish--just amazing. Overall, we all loved the food here and would 100% return. The quality is quite good and the fish is melt in your mouth. You can tell they take a lot of pride in their sushi and it is evident in the taste and presentation alone. Now the service was certainly more desirable. I understand it was a very busy night, but our server just appeared to forget about us. Very disappointing as it slightly spoiled our experience and was not a good first impression. Again, we all agreed that we thought it wasn't a fair assessment of the restaurants service overall. I'm hoping next time the service is better and our server can do a better job serving us and checking in on us. I'm also surprised that she never offered to compensate anything in our bill, like our drinks that took 30+ minutes to come out and were served well after we had received our food. But it's not the end of the world. I would still recommend coming here, I actually think their sushi is better than Dragon Flys, better priced, and dare I say higher quality!

My husband and I enjoy a date where we can sit at the bar and enjoy sushi, drinks and a friendly…read morebartender. Liquid Ginger is one our favorite low-key places to go for date night! I love the Golden Apple Roll and the Lobster Roll. They are always consistently good and their warm food is also yummy. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Dragonfly is an experience from start to finish. It's one of the best restaurants in Gainesville…read morefor a special occasion, especially if you're a sushi lover. I was a little hesitant about sitting outside since, well, it's Gainesville and it seems to rain all the time. But the patio was incredibly comfortable, and the atmosphere was just as enjoyable as dining indoors. Even if outdoor seating is your only option, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. The food was phenomenal, easily a 10/10. The sushi and sashimi felt incredibly fresh and authentic, and I had one of the best sushi rolls I've ever eaten. The service was just as impressive. Our server was genuinely kind, attentive, and made my birthday feel extra special throughout the evening. Between the incredible food, welcoming atmosphere, and exceptional service, Dragonfly absolutely lives up to the hype. I can't recommend it enough.

I've been to Dragonfly a few times now. It lives up to the hype! The space is large, dimly lit, and…read moreperfect for a date night or special evening out. Every time we've visited, we have tried something new. For their appetizers, we always order the Brussels sprouts, Shisito peppers, and tuna fried rice. For rolls, we have really enjoyed Kobra Cai and Bomb. All of their drinks are also delicious. Our servers have been so friendly each time and always provided great service! The food comes out quick and they always check in periodically to make sure we don't need anything. I would highly recommend visiting!

I've been coming here since they've opened and it used to be fairly priced. Overtime, they've since…read moreincreased their prices and decreased their portions while keeping the quality the same. So for a while, I actively told my friends and family not to come here because it was the same quality, for an exorbitant price. This year, I gave it another shot. I came to this restaurant at different times with different guests, and although the original Sensei Asian Bistro I've known and loved is gone, they've definitely changed -- for the better this time! The quality of the food you eat definitely matches the price. The staff is well trained, and sweet. The ambiance is chill, I like the wingback chairs and the background music. The entire restaurant feels like it's improved drastically -- from the food, to the vibes, and the service. - I ate the lobster wontons, this was really good. - The tonkotsu ramen they have is seasonal from their summer menu but it is fairly priced -- probably cheaper than a lot of ramen places in Gainesville. However, you can definitely taste the quality. The noodles were chewy and bouncy, the broth was nice and thick. - I had the NY Strip too, that was good as well, very soft. I liked how it wasn't overcooked. - The nigiri set, has wasabi already put in between the fish and the rice, but you can definitely ask for more wasabi (or no wasabi). - I also ate the lamb chops -- the taste was delicate compared to a lot of places that serve lamb chops. I think I prefer their style because it did not feel as heavy in the stomach. - I also got the Grand Cru NY Strip. It is definitely worth $150. I literally choked on the fatty juices that came out of one piece. The Grand Cru is no joke. The flavor literally bursts in your mouth. It's very filling because it's so fatty. - For dessert I got the Kakigori. Personally, I like the shaved ice part -- I didn't like the crème brûlée part. It was too sweet. I know they sometimes have a tasting menu so I'm definitely waiting for that to come back!

Let's start with the bad. The service here is severely lacking, not sure if it was just a one night…read moreshort staffing thing, but it seemed very disorganized and inefficient. They were friendly but man you couldn't get a second drink or a sauce or anything for long stretches of time. It took over 20 minutes for the first round of drinks. We asked for a second round and mine took about 15-18 minutes and only came after I flagged him down and reminded him. Which is crazy because we were sitting AT THE BAR. My husband's second never came at all. The food was pretty good although the appetizer portions were insanely small for the price. For my entree I ordered the NY strip. $45. It came with the steak and nothing else. No side or anything. Now for the few positives. The steak was perfectly cooked. The ambiance is nice & romantic. The drinks were well made if you can actually get one.

Food was way better than I expected I was just trying new things, im new to to the arearead more

Overpriced redundancy. You have to pay $14 to get a bowl with four options, and it doesn't even…read morecome with a drink. The food is shoveled onto your plate cafeteria style and you can get the exact same stuff but better and cheaper right across the street at the Asian Wok place. Save your money.

I visited Taste Sushi in Magnolia Parke during their buy‑one‑get‑one half‑off happy hour with my…read morebest friend and her mom, and we had such a great time. I normally stick to cooked rolls, but today I decided to venture out and try some raw options and I'm so glad I did. We ordered the Highroller, Sashimi Roll, Godzilla, and Nirvana rolls, and every single one was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The quality really stood out. We also shared a Sunomono salad, edamame, chicken wings, and spring rolls, which made the whole meal feel fun and varied. Everything came out hot, crisp, or chilled exactly the way it should. I had jasmine tea with my meal, which paired perfectly and made the experience feel even more relaxing. Overall, the food was amazing and the happy hour deal made it even better. I'd definitely come back especially now that I've discovered I actually do enjoy raw sushi.

The food here was incredible and there are so many choices! I didn't go inside, but they have a…read morenice outdoor seating area which is dog friendly. The krab rangoons were delicious and so was the green curry. My parents both loved their meals as well. The service was pretty quick and our servers were very patient and kind.

They have a new menu and they eliminated the dim sum carts except for the weekend! They renovated…read moreinterior now includes Bakery 1908 inside this location. (See my new review) The dim sum is now prepared during the week by special order and is fantastic! It's better than it was before. There is a 15 - 20 minute wait for them to prepare your request and they came out piping hot and delicious. Service was great and the new atmosphere is clean. Hopefully this represents the new Yummy House that is being built in Ocala on SW 27 Avenue. The price point has increased and our lunch for five items was $55 for two including a 20% tip Still the best dim sum in Gainesville

Great service and super friendly staff. The onsite connected bakery has a large selection of…read moregoodies and even coffee stall for a pick me up. Can not wait to bring the rest of fam. Tried most of the dim sum but saw many large groups eating traditional American Chinese fare and did not see any complaints! Don't miss the mango mochi!

So it has been something like five years since I last reviewed Country Foodly, so I figure it is…read moretime to give a bit of an update. Really, nothing has changed. It is the same folks inside, the same food, and the same experience... which is excellence. This place has become a local favorite, and there is a vibe of familiarity between the staff and the customers that you don't see in chain restaurants. If you are looking for a local place that caters to the region, this should definitely be on your list!

Country Foodly is a small, charming eatery with limited indoor seating, but it feels warm and…read moreinviting. The last time I was her was I believe somewhere 2016-2017. I went with a friend and funny enough this time I went with the same friend. I noticed their menu changed in a good way and they have some great offerings. The menu has a great variety, and I went with the regular Korean breakfast (Korean rice platter). It choose bulgogi as my protein, and it came with rice, a perfectly cooked egg, a fresh side salad, and even a small chicken wing. The flavors were spot on, especially the bulgogi, which was tender and well-seasoned. I split it with my friend and got hash browns and an extra egg for her. It was enough to fill us both granted we also had matcha on the way there. Generous portion for sure for us. Service was friendly and efficient, though the small space can fill up quickly, so plan accordingly. Overall, a great place for a hearty, flavorful meal. Would definitely come back!