This place was a whole vibe! Elevated Asian cuisine was on point, and the waiter was very…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. We were celebrating my birthday and the waiter was so patient with us since we were catching up and not paying attention to ordering right away. The food was delicious and so unique! And in the end the owner sang me happy birthday quite beautifully. Really a 10 out of 10!

What? Are you serious? This place was delicious. The dumpling tower? The whole duck? Pork belly?…read moreAll of it. Just order all of it!!!! 12.03.2026

I tried this place out while in town to watch the Patriots beat the Bucs. The food was very good…read moreand I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. The waitress I had was very friendly and helpful. I had a reservation so I didn't have to wait to be seated on a Saturday night. The vibe was pretty cool. I tried the dumplings and the Yakitori Tasting. I ended up going back the next night and it was quiet but the food was still good. I'd go back again.

Recently visited Haiku for a friend's Birthday Dinner and had some items I loved and some that I…read moredid not care for. To start the crab cake was amazing. Didn't need all the micro greens for garnish on top but this could be overlooked because taste and flavor was amazing. The tuna tartare was super tasty as well and I would definitely order this again same comment for micro greens on this dish - didn't need this and found myself moving it off the dishes to actually enjoy the item. The two not so favorite dishes for me were the fried rice topped with fried chicken. While chicken was very tasty the rice was extremely basic. Could have used eggs or other ingredients to elevate this dish. Also the Volcano roll was extremely disappointing. Normally the volcano topping is cooked or (torched) and this topping was cold and very unappetizing. Would not recommend this roll. Overall this place is a hit or miss. Service for our large party wasn't bad and everything came out pretty quickly!

This was such a fun experience eating a fusion of Japanese and Filipino food. I loved the adobo…read morepork belly fried rice! I would say it's a must have here! Full of flavor and perfectly balanced with mushrooms and other veggies. we did half and half of the crispy rice so 2 wagyu and 2 spicy tuna! It's not on the menu, but you can easily do the half/half style for more of a sampler. The wagyu was super soft and tender. I LOVED the adobo pork belly steamed buns. We also did half and half with 2 pork belly and 2 Korean fried chicken. The kfc was nothing special I would definitely rather get only pork belly steamed buns next time. The buns themselves were super fluffy and soft! Sushi was pretty mid. The other main dishes and dim sum carry, and would rather spend money on that than sushi. We got the midori, sake me crazy and a sweet potato caterpillar roll. All of it had too much rice in the roll and considering all the rolls are $21 and upwards it makes it feel cheap. Service was great! Good ambiance very lively.

My husband and I joined our friends at Sunda . This probably our 4 time over years . They are…read moretapas restaurant small portions. Adobe pork belly fried rice is always delicious but this sharable dish . We tried the crab noodle W/shrimp this dish under flavored with lack of favor .Crab meat was supposed to be main meat however barley any crab .but the shrimp was good . Definitely not worth price . Miso soup was delicious. Wagyu sushi roll was amazing this is worth the money very delicious. My lychee cocktail was really delicious and refreshing. Our service was great and ambiance is always amazing very busy on Friday and Saturday nights .

Yearly pilgrimage to Beijing House and it was as delicious as always…read more I put in the order at 12 pm online and it said it would be ready at 12:46 pm. They were right on the money, it was ready at 12:47 pm like magic. This time I got the spiced duck instead of the tea duck and I definitely prefer it. My younger son ate a ton so it's a must get. The beef and broccoli and the beef lo mein are both must gets. How do they make the beef so tender? We decided that although the sesame chicken is good, next year we'll try something else. It's fried chicken bites soaked in sauce. My husband liked the spring rolls and wonton soup. We bought an extra side of rice not realizing we'd get rice with the meat dishes so we ended with 3 cartons of rice. I tried the matcha oat milk slush. I love that it's topped with cheese foam. It would be ho hum without. It's on the sweeter side so I definitely need to be in the mood for a sweet drink if I get it again. Parking in the lot is plentiful. It was packed inside so on Christmas I definitely prefer to grab and go. I highly recommend checking this place out.

Since my last visit, it seems that the service quality has decreased a lot…read more We arrived with my partner when the restaurant was pretty empty. However, we were not seated after 5 minutes of waiting. We ordered dumplings, Dan Dan noodles and pork. The waiting to receive each of them was extremely long. We waited 20 minutes for the dumplings, extra 20 minutes for the pork, and extra 20 minutes for the noodles. It was terrible. The waitress never check on us. When we asked why our order was taking so long, she said she was going to check, but she did not. She just went inside and looked at her phone. The food is still delicious, but the service is terrible.

Where to start about this amazing yet quaint culinary delight on Kennedy Blvd. In South Tampa?…read more Our dear friends decided we needed an impromptu dinner and that we should visit Paul's as they had a few weeks prior, so naturally when your chosen family suggests-" let's do dinner", you do! Paul's is a truly marvelous establishment and its size ( there are probably 10-12 tables) is very NY. Small and intimate but what comes forth from the kitchen is pure magic. The cuisine is an Asian fusion- that word "fusion" is used a lot these days sometimes a bit much, but Paul's can use whatever words they choose because the food is delicious. We started with the chicken satay, and crispy spring rolls. The satay was delightful and the chicken was tender and flavorful. The spring rolls are def made in house- no frozen spring rolls here, and very tasty. I ordered the Pad Thai- with chicken and shrimp at a medium spice level. All I can say is- WOW, just WOW! By far the best Pad Thai I have had in Tampa in 11 years. The subtle flavors coupled with the mild - yet striking spice was a carnival of excitement in my mouth. The chicken was tender was was the shrimp- the noodles cooked to perfection and the dish was NOT wet- it was perfectly seasoned and was accompanied by a Thai chili vinegar on the side and pepper flakes to add a bit more spice- if I had fancied that. Well, I did. Not because it wasn't seasoned as I had asked, but because I decided to add a little more kick! Our server was just lovely- attentive, helpful and always there when we needed her- always checking to be sure we were ok. The time from kitchen to table is perfect- yet there is no rush, the restaurant just wants to be sure you are enjoying yourself! We topped the evening off with a slice of coconut cream pie- fabulous!! Our experience with Paul's won't be our last. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment...from the happy greeting when we arrived to the sweet farewell from the entire staff when we departed. Paul's is a gem on Kennedy!

I'm honestly surprised this place is rated so highly. While the food was edible, it didn't really…read morewow us. The tom yum soup had a nice spicy kick, but the shrimp had a slight freezer-burn taste. I ordered the sweet potato salmon dish and was disappointed that the salmon was overcooked. The drunken noodles were a bit on the salty side, though not terrible. Overall, it's an "okay" spot, but it wouldn't be my first choice for Thai food. That said, the service was very friendly, the restaurant looked clean and well-maintained, and the Thai tea was delicious.

Who doesn't love Hawkers?!…read more The St. Pete location is amazing. It's on a great street, in a great neighborhood with a great vibe. Home run. The service was great. Didn't wait long for anything and they were poppin on a Thursday night. The food was fantastic as always. Beef Haw Fun Pok Pok Wings Roti Chilly Chili Noodles Banchan Gochujang salad Sticky Ribs All are recommends. I have to go again. There's still so much I left out like the CKT, Bibimbap, Bulgogi Steak, Pork Belly Bao, Korean Wings and Goi Ga Salad. Parking is tough but not impossible. You will be rewarded for your patience. Special shout out to Anthony, Devin and Joe, for the amazing hospitality! I need another stomach...

Hawkers offers quality Asian style cuisine that does not disappoint. The ambiance feels like an…read moreopen air Asian market at night. Food seems to be mostly tapas style offering small plates for sharing. I ordered the the chili wontons, chicken wings, and Hong Kong sticky ribs. The ribs were the favorite but everything was great. Portion sizes are small, for example the plate of wings only comes with 3 wings. They are priced accordingly. Service was great throughout the experience, and we were seated immediately on a Saturday night at 8:45. Overall I would recommend and return to Hawkers.

Excellent meal - freshly made, generous servings. The chef's creative take on standard Asian fare…read morewas a delightful surprise. Our server, Paige, was helpful in guiding us through the menu. Her cheerful demeanor added to our enjoyment in trying a new (to us) restaurant.

we visited for the first time and ordered lunch specials. Service was 5 star by waitress Paige,…read morevery attentive! Lunch specials came with soup, the hot and sour soup was a little sweet, we ordered beef stirfried with vegetables, great taste and great meat quality. We also ordered sesame chicken. The batter for the chicken was very thick and the sauce was very sweet. Great value none the less. will return!

Always a great food choice. Super friendly staff and the food is always on point. Gladly 5 stars.read more

I have ordered to-go food from here twice in the past year, but only the second time because I had…read moreforgotten how disappointed I was after the first order. This most recent time I ordered chicken pho and potstickers. The potsticker part of the order was cancelled almost immediately; it was surprising they would be out of those by 5 pm on a Thursday. The chicken pho had a tasty broth, but that was about the only thing going for it. The amount of chicken was probably less than 2 ounces. It was hilarious how scrap-like the chicken actually was. They also did not include sriracha, hoisin sauce, chopsticks, a spoon, or napkins in the bag. If you are looking for pho to go - go elsewhere.

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $40 02/02/2026 Our son who lives in the area was interested in trying this place with us and we were definitely intrigued - as not only do we like trying new things, but what we read about this place sounded great! The smaller plate concept is perfect for me, as I really enjoy trying a few bites of multiple different things and this format enabled all of us to sample a variety of dishes on the menu. I'm almost 4 months behind in getting these pictures posted and getting the review written...but the positive memories of everything that we tasted are still pretty strong. Since the list of the dishes we ordered and tried is quite lengthy and there wasn't a single one of them that we didn't like, I'll just list everything that we ordered here and you can find pictures of each below as well as in the embedded video. For our dinner we had the following (see the order form we filled out at the restaurant below as well as a QR code to see pictures of all of their menu items in the pictures below): - Spicy Cucumber Salad - Soup Dumpling w/ Pork (6) - Pan Fired Bao Bites (8) - Dan Dan Noodle - Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Fried Rice (Chicken) - Beef Pancake Roll - Zen Chili Wontons (6) - Signature Xlb Sampler (6) If you found this review helpful, please Share, Follow & Like.

Zen Dumpling offers a variety of small 1-2inch soup dumplings as well as tbe larger XL's. The small…read moreones are fine but nothing to call you to come again. Beverages seem limited - Typical cold ice tea is unavailable.Water was served in a metal can. As noted in other reviews they are likely to seat you wherever if you allow it - seats facing the front door will have you staring into the sun in the afternoon or early evening. The service was fine otherwise. The whole thing would be ok if they stuck with the 'local authentic dumpling shop' vibe consistently including price, but cost was high for what you get.

This is a great spot to pop in for lunch. It's bright and airy... you walk in, peruse menu & order…read moreat the front desk. It's fairly quick and they bring you your food when it's ready. All of the servers I've experienced are very friendly. They have many different kinds of tea also, but I haven't tried any yet. They all look really tasty and you can add different toppings to customize your tea. The egg rolls are a favorite for me and my husband- they're so delicious & crispy. We order it with siracha & soy sauce instead of the sauce it comes with- simply just a personal preference. I usually get the Spicy Tuna Avocado salad but they don't always have it. (which I'm ok with because they make sure the tuna is fresh) I have gotten the shrimp and mushroom rice platter before and it is very tasty as well. My husband loves their Bahn Mi sandwiches- he tries a different one every time and always is very satisfied! If you are in downtown Tampa, I would suggest you definitely check out Fusion Bowl. Many different options and very fresh and delicious.

I ordered the chicken teriyaki with a side of egg rolls. The food was cooked well, but it lacked…read moreflavor. There are sauces on the table, but if you enjoy seasoned, flavorful dishes, this place probably isn't for you. I had to rely on the table sauce just to get some taste, which isn't the same as food that's cooked with flavor. My order came to $28, which feels high for food that's this bland. I won't be back.