I had the blueberry fruit tea with crystal boba and lychee jelly and it was amazing! So flavorful…read moreand they gave a generous, but perfect amount of the toppings. Can't wait to go back to try the lychee rose tea!

Just moved to Lakeland and my husband and I were on a search for the best boba spot in town. My…read morenewest obsession has been oreo smoothies, basically a dairy free version of Oreo milkshake! My husband loves his fruit teas. Upon walking into the shop it was a gem of a spot, they had plenty of cute gifts and Knick knacks-- plushies, scented candles, toys, bags, backpacks, keychains, nostalgic candies and even Asian snacks! The service here is superb! The cashier was very friendly and even went above and beyond and offered to wash my little one's binky when he dropped it on the floor, the fact that she noticed that while taking an ordered shows she is very attentive. She also took the time to explain the drinks to us, informing us the tea levels and even the taste of drinks and she was spot on! We'll definitely be back to try out their food next!

This place serves Japanese and Taiwanese desserts. The decor inside is fun and they have a clean…read morerestroom. We ordered the Taro Milk Tea and Biscoff pancakes, both were really good! We would come back again.

I have been hearing about the new Japanese bakery in Lakeland and been wanting to try it out, and…read moreit did not disappoint! The main thing I wanted to try here was the fluffy Japanese pancakes. But a good heads up to know is they take about 20 minutes to make because they have to cook at a really low heat. So if you go there to have those make sure you're not needing to be somewhere right after- we didn't have time to wait so I will be back for those for sure. They had so many options that sounded good but ended up trying a jelly pudding that was in the shape of a capybara. They have other animal puddings too like a duck and cat. It was so cute and tasted as delicious as it looked adorable. The peach boba tea we had was great too. It was sweet and a little sour and packed with flavor. The tapioca pearls were cooked and soft like they should be. I also loved the vibe in here. It's crazy how different the inside looks from its last tenant that was Twisted Sugar, a cookie place. It's so color and so much more inviting inside now, and a good amount of seating even for being a small place.

Amazing place! Great service and very tasty. Menu is typical of Vietnamese restaurants. They have…read moremeat, vegetarian, and vegan options. If you've never had Vietnamese Iced Coffee, HIGHLY recommend it. They make it just like every Vietnamese restaurant and it's the best iced coffee you'll can get. I ordered an iced coffee, eggrolls, and bo luc lac (shaking beef) for eating in and another coffee and a banh mi to go. The food was so good in the restaurant that I forgot to take pictures. Very tasty and this was a great hidden gem in Lakeland. I went with coworkers as a party of six. Menu clearly states parties of 6+ have tip automatically included. It was and I just wish I could've tipped on top. Place was nice and spacey but casual. You can talk and have conversation. Not a quiet, "upscale" kind of place but would still be great for a date night. Plenty of parking because it's in a huge shopping plaza. Price point is pretty good considering how other places are priced. Overall, if you like Vietnamese food (or have never tried it), this is a great spot to check out. Highly recommend and love finding this spot in my city! EDIT/UPDATE: The food and service is still 5 stars. I took a star off because I found out the tips don't go to the servers. I saw this on a recent visit. Will definitely come back for the food and service, but I won't be tipping. As a former food service worker myself, that doesn't sit right with me.

I love this place when I'm craving authentic Vietnamese food. I always get the bun Bo hue. My kids…read moreget pho. The service is quick and friendly. I love that they give you lots of veggies and toppings for your soup. The chili oil is also a must.

I had a lovely lunch at the Saigon Bistro. The place was small and quaint, but it was still very…read morenice. The service was impeccable. Our waitress was very attentive even after it got busy. I had the Combination Pho. It was packed with flavor. I wish there was a little more salt in the broth, but adding the jalapeños and Sriracha gave it just the kick I needed to slurp my way to a full belly. The portion size was more than enough. I had enough for lunch and dinner. I would definitely go back if I'm in the area.

The best pad Thai in the area! I stand on this! Springs rolls for starter is a must. The food here…read morenever disappoints. The menu stretches from basic to extravagant, delish traditional Vietnamese flavors and preparation. Colorful dishes, seriously can't beat it. Restaurant is small and service is typically very quick.

I'm so glad I had the opportunity to try this amazing place! I've been following the on Instagram…read morefor some time and they did not disappoint

MK Boba is easily some of the best boba I've ever had. Mind you, I've tried a LOT of boba, and MK…read morejust still manages to stand out. They are a very small local business, so they freshly handmake all of their boba each week. It's the brown sugar kind and the pearls are always big, chewy and just that perfect soft texture. There's not a technical storefront for these guys, but they have a kitchen set up at Catapult Lakeland which is right along Lake Mirror downtown. I think you can visit them during the week? But I have not tried yet. They do set up shop at the Lakeland Farmers Market every Saturday and it's always a hit. They've even upgraded from having a tent stand to their own trailer/ food truck. So proud of the progress. If you follow them on Instagram, you'll also see MK Boba will do pop ups and mini partnerships with other specialty markets. Lakeland has makers markets and other things every few weeks and they'll be at those sometimes, and they even did a partner up with the Poor Porker in town where you could get boba and beignets in the same stop (it's an unlikely but magical duo). Beyond their incredible tapioca boba, the drink flavors MK Boba sells are just so phenomenal. The dirty horchata is a fan favorite, and they also make a strawberry purée that is just delightful mixed with the horchata or matcha. They've started some other specialty flavors as well, like colorful fruity teas and butterfly pea drinks. These guys are just the best, and I'm so proud and happy that they claim Lakeland as their home turf. Their service is always so friendly even though they're quite busy every time they set up, and they deserve all the rewards for how hard they work. Love some MK boba!!

I'm so happy I got a chance to try MK Boba when I was at the farmers market! I've followed them on…read moreinstagram for a while and it was such a treat to try this food truck! It was my first time trying Ube boba and it was so good!! I loved it! I will definitely be back

Great food, always fresh and delicious. Nice size portions too! My favorite dish is the chicken…read moresavory fried rice. If you like spice, get it hot, or Thai hot if you're brave

How is this place rated so high? Lakeland peeps must have not had authentic Thai food and…read moreVietnamese pho. Thats all I gotta day.

Ling's Dumplings has now come to Mulberry area through the Depot 303, a collective food hall with…read morevarious stalls/ meal options. These dumplings are NOT to be overlooked. I was very impressed! Not only are they really flavorful, but many of them come in fun colors which just adds to the experience. The pork dumplings in specific were fabulous. Depot 303 is still in the process of fully and officially opening but even now it's enjoyable and Lings seems to be doing well. I'm not sure how it'd be on a busier day, but we didn't have to wait super long for our food to be ready. Also, definitely try the hot chicken from there and beware of the spice level of the kimchi. They do also have noodle bowl options so I'll be back to try those in time.

First time here. I love soup dumplings so when I saw them on the menu I ordered them along with the…read morebeef bulgogi dumplings and a side of kimchi. We ordered to go. Soup dumplings are a complete and utter disappointment. All broken, no soup and dry as hell! Kimchi is good but very spicy. Beef dumplings were just ok. Total bill was 40+