My family has been coming here for years, we've grown to befriend the staff! The food is always…read moredelicious and fast! Id recommend this place to anyone and everyone!

The service was fast and good. The teppanyaki show was a hit with the kids so that's always a plus…read more The gyoza was definitely on point; but the chicken on the grill lacked a bit of flavor.

Second time here and let me tell you, Sushi Masa delivers!…read more First, the ambience is very kitschy in a good way. There's Kimonos for you to try on, they showcase their ramune selection. Menu is very Japanese while connecting to its American audience. The vibe has elements of Japanese culture tied into the decor and design, but music was all American top 40 (I did hear a couple of country hits too so they appeal to all of Polk County). Service both times was absolutely excellent. The servers and runners are beyond busy, but both times servers asked multiple times (it seemed as much as possible) for extra orders etc. my drink was refilled before it was finished. Plates taken away very quickly. Well oiled machine. Good times I think vary between types/categories of food, so just be patient. You might get a roll before an appetizer for AYCE, but that's ok with me. Never complaining with sushi coming out fast and fresh. Now the food. Both times I've gone for the AYCE option. It's totally worth it if you like to get a lot of different types of things or multiple rolls. My mom is NOT a sushi person and she said she loves this place. Just to give you an idea of how good the food is. She will only eat the cooked sushi. Her favorite roll so far is the Yummy Roll. Very tasty in my book too. She got the Little Tokyo Roll, but said it was bland compared to the Yummy Roll. Guess the Yummy Roll was just too Yummy LOL! Age Tofu is definitely a more Americanized version. I like the traditional style so I was not into this one as much. Top appetizer is hands down the Takoyaki. Again, this is elderly approved as my mom loved this appetizer. She also liked the dumplings and Kani salad. The fried rice was like hibachi style, so if you like that kind of rice then you'll enjoy this one. I also enjoyed the double crunchy roll. Sashimi was great and very fresh. They bring it out on ice too, so if you are protein aware/carb conscious, you can fill up on just the sashimi. Ice cream is what we had for dessert. Green Tea is the standard matcha ice cream. Very delicious. The strawberry flavor was also very good; I could feel the little seeds/strawberry bits. Overall, this is probably the best sushi place I've tried so far in Lakeland. I would go even just to have a roll. Obviously AYCE is fun, but having the option to just à la carte is nice. I HIGHLY recommend trying this place out if you haven't, especially if you like sushi.

Had a great experience here! The service was excellent from start to finish. Our waitress was…read moreattentive, friendly, and always seemed to be one step ahead of what we needed. Drinks were refilled quickly, empty plates were cleared right away, and she regularly checked in without being intrusive. The food came out surprisingly fast, especially for an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant. Every roll, appetizer, and nigiri arrived fresh, well-prepared, and beautifully presented. We never felt like we were waiting long between orders, which made the entire dining experience even better. It's refreshing to find a place that delivers both quality food and outstanding service. We'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great all-you-can-eat sushi experience!

Orlando is so much associated with tourist city that you wouldnt think a local japanese restaurant…read morewould be so good offering authentic and unique cuisine with a twist. Quality here is really great you wouldnt believe they offer real hokkaido uni and assortment of Japanese sushi white fish prepared so fresh. To top it off they remembered my reservation for my wife's bday and gave a free bday dessert with a candle on top. Service is excellent our server surprised us by knowing so much about great japanese dishes and how they should be prepared. The interior threw us off because it is so nicely designed and is in a plaza next door to a 4 guys we thought it was another tourist trap but I was glad to be so wrong about my initial impressions. Wish they had a restaurant just like this back home as they hit the spot and did more that just check the boxes on my scorecard. Would return if I was ever back in town in the future.

A much disappointing and different experience than Baldwin Park which is nearly perfect. I arrived…read morewhen the restaurant was just opening and the hostess said she didn't have any tables available and the entire restaurant was almost empty. Then I noticed not a single soul sitting at the sushi bar and she said it would be a few minutes. Ok that's fine, but then we were seated next to 2 girls who had a "service dog" in the restaurant that was actually barking because I thought it was just children(This is not a joke). Most of the rolls I ordered weren't filled with any fish(all California rolls dressed up as pricy rolls) just had slight fish on top and I had to specifically ask for the "classic sushi menu" as it was not offered. Would avoid. Naomi we both know that putting a vest on a normal dog doesn't make it a service dog

Just moved to the area and I'm so happy to have found this gem!…read more I was immediately met greeted with big, warm smiles and instantly knew I'd have a pleasant experience. Our server was polite and attentive. I love being checked up on even when I don't really need anything! I had the most fun-looking sushi roll (sandwich-salmon) & it was as good as it looks. My boyfriend ordered the Sushi Regular which came with a selection of sashimi, a California roll, soup, AND a salad. We also had the Jalapeno Hamachi as our appetizer. The portions were generous and we left feeling satiated and happy. I'd definitely recommend this place and I look forward to my next visit already.

Yellowtail was not very good. Service gets a 5 though. Place was not very clean. Sushi bar is used…read moreas a take out table with bags everywhere. Not worth going again.

It took several visits to Oksumi for me to realize just how special a place it is. Oh, make no…read moremistake, I knew that I liked it from the first visit, but it took a bit of reflection, and a bit of exploring the menu, for Oksumi's charm to really unfold, before me. Read other reviews, and the phrase "nothing fancy" keeps appearing. Another reviewer calls it "simple" and "to the point." This, right here, is the soul of Oksumi. It isn't a restaurant using the idea of ramen as a canvas for the ego of a chef looking to reinvent the dish. It is a ramenya, and its menu is a love letter to ramen. It does not need to uplift or reinvent ramen, because ramen is already perfect, as it is. One does not taste ego in Oksumi's dishes; one tastes respect, care, craftsmanship, and balance. Perhaps most importantly, one tastes every ingredient, and one tastes the role that every ingredient plays in the whole of one's ramen experience. As I explored the menu, as I tasted each element in my bowl, I found myself, again and again, noticing the quality of each element I tasted. The karaage is crisp, juicy inside, and its notes of melting fat aren't lost, even against a spicier base. The tonkotsu is silky upon the tongue, the shio clean but not at all simple, a subtle medley of salt, chicken, and the transparency needed to let the more delicate elements like the cilantro and bean sprouts express themselves, even as the fresh garlic and bonito express themselves more assertively. Oksumi's care and attention to balance encourages one to see these simple, elemental forms of ramen not as "basic" in the slightest, but as works of art expressed in their own whitespace. Approach the shio here not with the need for every space to be filled. This dish is a culinary Gokui no Uta. If you think there is something, there is nothing; if you think there is nothing, there is something. Over a fragile moment with calamari, in which I reflected that I had never once tasted a rubbery or greasy piece of squid at Oksumi, and in fact, had never tasted a *better* piece of squid, not even in my years on the California coast, it really came home for me. Oksumi is a place in which I stopped consuming, and started appreciating the "something-there." I wandered the menu, from tonkotsu black garlic (a flavor hurricane) to simple shio and the robustness of vegetarian Nagoya-style ramen, and let myself dissolve into the moment, into the Kai, the "something-there" that manifests when one's mind stops playing with its expectations and assumptions, and simply experiences. My happiest moments, as a diner, happen when a meal silences my unreasonable, arrogant, chattering mind, and brings me to a lighted door of experience somewhere between the late Leonard Cohen's semi-contrition and the late Anthony Bourdain's quiet confessionals in moments of being a stranger at a table. Again and again, I return to Oksumi, to understand what ramen *is*, and to humble my difficult, noisy mind to a level of quiet that can appreciate the Kai, the "something-there" that appears only when the mind is still, quiet, and allows itself to experience without a commentary track of judgment. Calling Oksumi "simple" is the highest praise one can pay it. Its ramen does not *need* adornment because its ramen is as adorned as ramen might ever need to be. Your attention is the substrate upon which Oksumi's elemental, straightforward ramen expresses itself. This place is an underrated treasure.

Well I thought I had a pic of my ramen bowl with extra noodles but alas I have failed. So you'll…read morehave to take my word for it that it was good. The staff are very polite and attentive. It's nothing fancy just a good food. So if you're looking for something simple and to the point give it a try.

Great sushi and service I'm going back for more the hibachi looked great too and the place was…read morepacked so I know that'll be good too

The 3 of us got the sushi roll lunch special. The sushi was very good, and prices are reasonable…read more Service was attentive but not super fast. My only gripe was it's a little dark inside and hard to read the menu.

A good place to be in if you like Japanese bar food…read more The decors were composed of a ton of old Japanese advertisements. They had interesting seating arrangements, like bars and window seating can only be sit by parties of two. Getting a space was not easy. Hostess was kind and helpful. Food: fried chicken was a bit dry. Not the Japanese crunchy puffy shell kind. Not bad. Yakitoris are all excellent! Nothing to complain. We ordered everything on the menu. All are good. All cooked to American perfection. Gyoza was good. Nothing to write home about. Ramen: tonkusut black was excellent. Broth was done with time. Tori was good. Also thick broth! Would definitely come back again.

Just like my review from before, Susuru is still one of my favorite restaurants in Orlando. It's…read morestill such a fun retro izakaya whenever I'm craving ramen or Japanese style tapas, and the service is always top notch. We almost always have Asuka as our server, and she's seriously the sweetest. She's always so welcoming and somehow always recommends something that ends up becoming a new favorite. They've added more ramen to the menu since my last review, and the Tan Tan ramen has quickly become one of my favorites. The spicy sesame peanut broth is rich, flavorful, and has just the right amount of heat. If I'm not in the mood for ramen, I always go with the shiso butter yaki onigiri with a side of pork chashu. They torch the butter right at your table, which is such a fun touch, and it smells incredible. The mentaiko fries are still a must order every single visit, and for dessert you can't skip the matcha tiramisu or the taro ice cream with the hot green tea. The ramen, grilled meats, addicting appetizers, fun drinks, awesome atmosphere, and consistently amazing staff are exactly why I keep coming back. Easily one of my favorite spots in Orlando.

I love this place! The food is always amazing!!!! It's a pretty big place with a lot of grilling…read morestations, so I think coming with a group would be ok. Service is always fast and the folks are friendly. They take the orders of everyone at the station at the same time; even if they're not in your party. Then, food is prepared in front of you for everyone at once. Everything is also so tasty! I love getting hot green tea with my dinner here, too. They bring the whole pot. And it's so good. Try it!

Great service. Great food. Great ambiance. Will be returning when we visit Florida again.read more