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4.8 (69 reviews)
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Megan T.

I got the wagyu set and it was so decadent and rich. Absolutely delicious and very filling because the meat is pretty rich. I loved the assortment of sauces! I liked the brown sauce on the right and the yuzu kosho. The soup was very nice, I wish they had given it at the beginning of the meal instead of the middle. I wish it was a separated restaurant. There's just a lot of foot traffic and it's not an intimate setting. I would come back! Our server was very nice and explained all the sauces and how long to cook the meat for. I ask them about what grade the beef was and she wasn't able to answer that question, but she found someone that could :)

Wagyu Katsu. All dishes come with cabbage, potato salad, pickled bok choy, dipping sauces and barley rice.
Cherelle W.

This place never disappoints. It's a small counter concept inside east end market, but the flavors are huge. I got the surf and turf entree which comes with Japanese wagyu and tuna katsu. I came here two years ago when only Wagyu was on the menu, so to see their evolution is awesome! The tuna comes with a Calabrian chili oil on the side and o ordered extra as I love spicy. They also offer a curry katsu but I just asked for a side of curry sauce to dip my Wagyu in. Since it's a small counter concept, the service is very inclusive and you really get to know the team. The experience is one of a kind tucked inside the market right next to the elevators to a bar called the Neighbors.

Curry plate
Richard T.

Place is on the east end market in the middle of the shops. Really cute location. The inside seating is all bar seating and the outside seating is more table like. We sat inside. We made a reservation since they do not have a lot of seats even thought it didn't seem like an issue. I got the surf and tuff with the Wagyu and the tuna. The food is prepared really fresh and seared to be finished to your liking with a small butane "grill" My friend got the curry dish. There were many options on how to eat the dish and sauces to go with the proteins too. Overall amazing food for the price point. I wouldn't actually recommend the tuna since it was a little bland over the Wagyu.

Matcha Ice Cream Brûlée
Milagros O.

You could easily spend an entire day at East End Market exploring all the culinary options and local shops it has to offer. Each restaurant and shop feels like its own little world, and you can sense it the moment you step inside. That's exactly what Gyukatsu Rose offers. Although the restaurant is located in the middle of the market hallway, believe me--you'll feel transported to Japan and completely forget you're in Florida. Their service will make you feel like royalty. One of the most interactive and delicious dishes is the Single Wagyu Set. You get to cook the Wagyu to your desired temperature right at your table on their tabletop grill. One dish that absolutely blew my taste buds away was the Curry Menchi Katsu. The Japanese curry flavors were incredibly well-balanced, and the katsu was perfectly tender. Every dish comes with an assortment of side dishes. My favorite was the rice topped with yakiniku sauce and egg yolk, simple but yet incredibly flavorful. To finish it all off, be sure to order the Matcha Ice Cream Brûlée. It's the perfect ending to an unforgettable meal.

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Laurie B.

Loved this place so much!! I'm a Domu die hard but my daughter suggested this place. Modeled after a small Japanese eatery located in the far end of East end Market sits this unassuming place. It's very simple you have 3 choices and all looked amazing. Reservations are highly suggested. You sit down and the awesome staff explain the whole process to you. Your food is served Bento style with some fun sauces included. The tuna was so fresh and the steak filet was amazing ! All of the sauces and sides complemented the tuna and steak. Halfway through the meal you are served this delicious smoky broth which has a calming but smoky flavor. We had a later seating which was perfect because as the market was slowing down it got to be quieter which we enjoyed. The price point was very fair considering the quality of the tuna and beef. Highly recommend if you are looking for a unique experience and are already a fan of Domu. I love that you can make reservations.

Sanea F.

Located at East End Market on the bottle floor next to Rion. Parking on the side and behind the building. Did a reservation for Saturday morning to try their Japanese breakfast set. Only like 9 or 10 seats available so reservation is a must to secure those. The server was nice and explained the set to me. It also comes with complimentary tea, which I chose green tea. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. Flavors balancing each other. I will definitely come back

Nhi B.

One of the most unique dining experiences in Orlando! Gyukatsu Rose has been on our list for a long time and, now that they're offering brunch, we knew we had to check them out. I got the Wagyu set and my husband had the Maguro set. The process of cooking it yourself in the tiny stove was fun, and the food tasted delicious. Our sets came with rice, a cabbage salad, and some smaller side dishes. I preferred the Wagyu over the Maguro, but both were honestly great. The quality is great for the price. I'm not sure if this is something that I'll crave, but I would definitely take visiting guests here!

Michelle L.

Came here with my husband for an early Valentine's dinner. I loved my meal here last time and wanted to share it with my husband. I ordered my usual which was the single cutlet set and my husband ordered the curry cutlet iteration. Service was great. Our server was attentive and was helpful as she was explaining things to my husband since it was his first time. Between the two we found we preferred the OG single cutlet a little more. Not to say that the curry cutlet is to be missed on - we just prefer its flavor profile. I'd definitely recommend the curry cutlet for anyone who wants an intenser flavor profile. Also, for anyone who isn't comfortable cooking meat to their preferred temp, the curry cutlet is a safe bet. I honestly enjoy the evening seating. East End is nice and somewhat busy, but not too busy. Highly recommend a meal here. I look forward to coming here again.

Steven Z.

I had a fantastic meal at Gyukatsu Rose in Orlando. I remember having a similar meal in Japan a couple years back and I was hype to see that this place had opened up here in Orlando. The food was delicious and unique with perfectly breaded gyukatsu that you can sear to your liking right at the table. The beef was tender and flavorful and the sides of rice, cabbage, and soup made the meal feel complete. The service was friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived. Staff explained how everything worked and made sure our experience was smooth and enjoyable. The ambiance felt warm and inviting with a great energy inside East End Market. It was a comfortable place to enjoy a relaxed dinner with friends or family.

Japanese Breakfast Set
Alicia J.

I cannot recommend this enough! I've never had a traditional Japanese breakfast before, and loved every bite of this curated meal. Every item and flavor profile seemed intentional. This was a balanced breakfast, and I loved everything. Service was fantastic, as always. Their small and intimate setting, paired with a wonderful staff made for a relaxing and delicious experience. Huge love for this amazing, small, and family-owned spot!

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Marina C.

It was alright. I think the biggest draw to this restaurant is that there isn't another restaurant in Orlando with a similar experience. I believe it is the only gyukatsu restaurant here. However, it's quite overpriced for what it is. You can order a variety of katsu, which is meat cutlet that is breaded and deep-fried. The restaurant has very limited seating, and it's all bar seating on high chairs (which is kind of uncomfortable). Once your katsu comes out, you are provided with a hot stone plate, where you can additionally grill/sear your meat to your liking. The experience is cool, but I don't think it's worth what you're paying for. Flavor-wise: the curry katsu tasted like meatloaf, the maguro (tuna) katsu tasted flat, and the wagyu was fine. However, none of the ingredients tasted "premium", and the ambiance and service did not feel "premium" either, so it's hard to justify a "premium" price point.

Brittany N.

Pros: Location is unique and fun, right in the middle of East End. I love it. The service was great. You get a helpful tutorial at the beginning of the meal, and you get checked on throughout the meal at a perfect rate. Very friendly people. The food was awesome. Very small portions of very high quality side items. All there to accentuate the highest quality of meat. Sliced large enough to get the quality, but small enough to cook with ease. Cons: No cons. They have a tuna option that we didn't get to try, and the steak option we did have, but no in between of both. Tips: They are obligated to recommend anywhere up to 60 seconds of cook time, but don't you dare. You will have a piece of rubber on your hands, and if you like it like that, please don't waste everyone's time by coming here.

Chris A.

This is closest experience you'll get to what it's like to eat at a little corner joint in Japan. In Orlando anyway. The King opened this place up recently, a little eight-ish-top counter restaurant in the middle of one of the busiest food halls in town. I'm hoping it's a roaring success, because I loved every minute of my time here. The counter is lovely. Plenty of space for the cooktops and your tray of food, as well as all the seasonings and sauces they keep on hand. Everything behind the counter is pretty simple. Those little curtains cover the doors and windows, like in Japan. Your host is with you chit chatting with you pretty much the whole time. It's a nice experience. The service was exceptional. You get a little tutorial on how to cook the meat, with a wide range of cooking times. Anywhere between 10 seconds and one minute, they said. I'll tell you right now, if you cook these little cutlets for a minute, it's gonna be jerky. But, it was nice to have the tutorial. The food itself was phenomenal. The way they do things in Japan is provide you smaller portions of higher quality stuff. If you use chopsticks, it makes you eat everything more slowly, allowing you to really enjoy the ingredients. The menu is pretty simple. You get a Wagyu beef set meal, or a tuna set meal. That's it. I ordered the Wagyu Single Cutlet set meal, which included Hokkaido Barley Rice, Suimono Soup, Cabbage Salad, Potato Salad, House Pickles, Onion Sauce, Yakiniku Sauce, and Fresh Wasabi. A ton of little components. No wrong way to eat it. A little of this, a little of that, dipped in this, dipped in that, add a little finishing salt, maybe a little green sauce. Just dig in. You're gonna have to fine tune the time you cook your beef. You want it to me long enough to have the fat loosen up a bit, but not too long to where it gets tough and chewy. All part of the fun. Everything was delicious. Amazing, melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu, the rice was simply delicious, with hints of that barley, yummy soup, a refreshing cabbage salad, nice, acidic pickles, and two sauces that really pack a punch. Solid all around. After our lovely meal, we ordered the Matcha Ice Cream Brulee, and surprise, it was also delicious. Sweet ice cream, with the bitter brulee, and the texture of the crisp sugar post-brulee. Just lovely. Overall, yes, this was lovely. You gotta come experience this.

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For their soft opening on 1/16-1/19 they are open 4pm-9pm and it's walk in only.

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1.6 mi•Park Lake / Lake Highland, Mills50
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A friend introduced me to Tori Tori, and I'm so glad they did! This place gets packed quickly, but…read morethe food and drinks are FIRE! Some of my favorites are the Blue Crab & Corn Croquettes, Garlic Fried Rice, and Lamb Karubi Lollipops. Everything I've tried has made me excited to come back for more. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice depending on the vibe you're looking for. However, parking fills up fast, so I recommend arriving early if you can. My only con is that they don't offer happy hour on Fridays! Other than that, I love the atmosphere, food, and drinks. I can't wait for my next visit to Tori Tori!

We finally got to go here after a friend suggested it. I had Tori Tori on my to go list for a while…read morebut I am always wary about spots on Mills because they can be crazy busy. I arrived around 430 and waited till they opened at 5. There were several others as well, waiting for the doors to open. Our party of five found one of this tables at the end which is shaped like a large D letter, weird sitting but the only other better seats were outside and I am not breathing in exhaust fumes of Mills as we eat. There is a small sheet of paper with the food items, no prices listed and you need to open a tab at the bar to place your orders. You also need to get your drinks from the bar but they do serve you the tapas style food. It's all small items, three or four smallish items per plate and in varying prices, not listed anywhere but online on their site. I ordered the crab and corn croquetas ($9.5), crab rice ($11), mushrooms in soy sauce ($7), beef with chimichurri ($7.5) and a soda ($3.5). The crab and corn croquetas are a good sized portion, coming in three balls with a tender inside full of tasty corn pieces and crab. The sauce they come with also delivers on making them stand out. The crab rice was a good sized scoop and you could taste the freshness of it all, use the small slice of lemon to give it a tiny extra kick. The mushrooms in soy sauce were absolutely rocking on the taste buds with the umami really strong but so tasty. I ate half of the plate and brought the rest for snacking on tomorrow. Yay The beef with chimichurri was about 3 ounces worth of beef and sliced into four really small bites. A bit pricey for what you're given. My friend ordered the pork belly which was the same size and had a lovely taste to it. She also ordered the gyoza which came with five small pieces and those were tasty. The servers were super quick in bringing out the plates and due to the smallish sized table, it got overwhelming a bit quickly and we had to shuffle stuff around but since the meals are smallish, you do eat pretty quickly too. You have to be there early or else the seating is a roll of the dice, as soon as we began to leave, someone scooped in to grab the table. One poor guy was with his lady at the bar, she was seated but he didn't have one for him so he was standing beside her. The parking is shared with the other restaurant beside it and there are signs about paying parking... but I think that's only for certain hours?

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TORI TORI - Photo credit: blake jones

Photo credit: blake jones

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