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    Mongoose

    4.9 (26 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Intimate
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Moscato
    Beth E.

    Please note that the menu changes daily. We waited a while for the food. So be prepared. We sat in the back dining area and it was super hot. The food was good the hot and spicy noodles had a better flavor and the steak in it was good. The pork belly had bones which was a first. They forgot our appetizer and it was too hot to try the dessert. I would go back but not until it is cold outside.

    Sesame soba noodles and tofu. Vegan.
    Sydney S.

    LOVE this place. FABULOUS sesame soba noodles and tofu for vegans. Pre-vegan me went nuts over the pistachio cake. Bought five pieces. Best cake in world IMHO. Nice place and service. One of the better places in DeLand.

    Hot & spicy noodles I added pork belly
    Rasheedah A.

    Just had dinner at Mongoose in DeLand and wow -- everything hit. Started with their chicken wings and they were absolutely delicious -- juicy, flavorful, and you have to squeeze the lemon all over them to brighten the whole bite. Then I had the Hot & Spicy noodles (they come with steak, and I added pork belly -- yes to both) and the spice level was perfect: warming and savory without overpowering the noodles. For dessert they had a pistachio cake from a local baker (they drop fresh cakes off to the restaurant) -- delicate, nutty, and the perfect finish. The vibe is cozy and fun; I'll definitely be back !

    Megan J.

    Service was amazing, we got seated immediately and waitress Alyssa, was very attentive, refilling our drinks often! She recommended some great dishes and we enjoyed all of our noodles! My husband got the Hot and Spicy with Garlic steak, I got the Yakiudon and it was sweet & refreshing, my friend got the Red Dragon with an egg. We also ordered the 2 cakes: pistachio and mango. Both were so good. Healthy slices and not overly sweet! Hit the spot. Would highly recommend and will be back. There's indoor and outdoor seating, parking spaces by the restaurant and across the street. Cozy location too. The menu rotates & is short & sweet, which I don't mind because you know they've perfected the dishes.

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    Yulaidi S.

    Looked up places nearby to eat and saw this place had great reviews. First off, the look and feel of the place is amazing. It's like a renovated house made into a restaurant. Interior is homey which makes sense cause it's an actual home. The service is welcoming and patient. Very communicative of what's available or not and answered any questions we had. Now for the food. I had the sliders and the taco and it was delicious! The sliders were my fav. I highly recommend them ! The tacos were good but nothing compared to the sliders. I also had the spicy noodles a little that my friend had and wow that's spicy. If you like spicy and I mean... spicy, then it's for you. Overall I loved this place and I'm hoping I can go again while I'm in town. Recommended!

    Spicy dish was very good
    Badass S.

    Great food I recommend going just wish the portion was more. Very nicely decorated inside

    Hot and spicy noodle and seared kalbi steak
    Cory P.

    Cute little restaurant where service was great! Food was phenomenal! If you like spicy this is the place because when they say "hot" they mean it! Will definitely be back!! The only con is they run out of food, like fried rice.

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    Ann K.

    Everything was flavorful , the spicy beef was very spicy and we got medium lol the peanut sauce is bangin , my daughter enjoyed the cold soba noodles.... I do think the menu is very limited , if you don't want noodles or tacos this isn't the place for you. We wanted to try the egg roll and ramen but it wasn't the night for it. Maybe a better assortment of things would be better like ramen, egg roll , tacos, noodles? The service was great even though i think there was only one server tonight... the atmosphere is super cute though.

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    After having a glass of wine in downtown DeLand, it was time to eat. And it was well worth the 5-minute walk off the beaten path to Mongoose. It's located in a nicely renovated old house and we sat on the porch. We were greeted with a big smile from the staff. After being seated, our waiter explained the menu. It's not very big, and it does not need to be. We ended ordering almost everything for the 3 of us. 3 of each taco, Hong Kong noodles, Sesame noodles, and the sliders. All was delicious. If you can't decide, I highly recommend at least one of each taco and the HK noodles. We will be back.

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    Amazing! We can't wait to go back and try more things. Really amazing sake and noodle dishes

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    1 year ago

    Always a delight to eat here! Amazing food and staff ! Check the weekly menu on Facebook to see the latest

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    Great food, great service. Small menu but yummy choices. Nice deck area. Definitely be back!

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    The food was outstanding. From the sliders, to the tacos and noodles had an amazing taste. Service was great.

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    Great food and service in a fun atmosphere. Make sure to try the tacos and egg rolls.

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    3.9(232 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Food was excellent but the sake was bland without flavors...I loved the sushi and bentos but the…read morekaraagi needs improvement and the waitresses need to try the food before serving and suggestions to the clients...this place is definitely a red flag hot spot for visiting from out of town and friendly gathering place for both townies and tourists alike! Please try the high roller and flying lotus roll, both are excellent choices...love the ramen! They also have airbnb...if you love japanese cuisine you would love it here, please bring your friends, family, and business associates and colleagues to this place for it is a hidden gem of DeLand...I think we need to try the yakisobas and gyozi and other exotic dishes on the menu...do try them all! You must try the house special with the twisted chopstick...I hope you would visit here often like we do! Their seafood is good for you so try all the dishes in the menu...

    Ordered from The Twisted Chopstick via DoorDash for a group and overall, really solid experience…read more Our order included shrimp tempura rolls, a Korean BBQ roll, miso ramen (vegetarian), shoyu (soy), and tonkotsu, and it was a full spread. Everything arrived in good condition, which is always a win with delivery. I personally had the shrimp tempura roll and the shoyu ramen. The tempura roll was excellent, crispy, fresh, and didn't get soggy during delivery (which feels like a small miracle). The shoyu was also really flavorful with a rich, savory broth that definitely hit the spot. Everyone in the group seemed happy with their picks, and the variety made it easy to find something for different tastes. Overall, a reliable delivery option when you're craving sushi and ramen without leaving the house. Would order again.

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    The Twisted Chopstick - What a nice calming environment in the middle of it all.  Come with one or more and share some delicious sushi rolls.

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    Mama’s Kitchen - Spring Roll with Phở MaMa's

    Mama’s Kitchen

    4.3(66 reviews)
    17.7 mi
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    I just happened in here on my way to the beach to go surf and very glad I did. I love quality Viet…read morefood--but so much in Florida (aside from Orlando) is lackluster. This is different, this is the real deal. You look at their menu and know it's legit at once--then there are the desserts which are also legit and remarkably so--very welcome. My bun bowl with skewered grilled pork and spring roll was absolutely perfect. Like, it seriously could not have been any better. Adrian, my waiter, was also excellent. My only critique--and it may seem a petty one--is the music was banal, trite, American and British pop hits from the early 2000s. There is so much good Viet pop and other Asian music--K-pop if nothing else--they could play, so why this? I don't want to hear the same music Kohl's plays at a restaurant so magical and delicious. But aside from the bad choice of tunes, this is a gem in full.

    The name is actually Mama's Pho and it was changed quite a while back! Our 2nd visit to Mama's Pho…read more Anyway, our first visit was about 6 months ago. Our first visit we had Ashlynn F as our server. We struck up a conversation with her on the first visit and found her to be friendly, professional and knew everything about the food and restaurant. So, as we drove over for our second visit we hoped Ashlynn would be there again. Well, our wish came true and we were greeted by Ashlynn when we walked through the doors. Not only did Ashlynn remember us, where we sat on our first visit but also what we ordered the first time!! Anyway if you want great food, great service and some drinks, with or without alcohol, give Mama's Pho a go and we don't think you'll be disappointed. See you next time Ashlynn

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    Far East Fusion - Roasted pork belly

    Far East Fusion

    4.6(57 reviews)
    36.8 mi

    The service was excellent, everyone nice and professional. It was my first time going but we were…read morewith others who have been many times and waitress welcomed them back nicely. Food was 100/10. I got drunken noodles, perfect chewiness and sauce. My husband got the last piece of duck for the day for his soup!! (We came late so make sure to go earlier in the day!) He had so much food left over that he ate again the next day at home. Definitely come here. Ate the food so fast that I forgot to snag pics.

    2 - stars just for the service. And to be honest, the service was subpar…read more Ordered a variety of things from the menu. Mee ka thung w/beef and shrimp (upgrade charge $3), banh hoi, 1/2 lb of crispy roast pork, beef sticks, with drinks. Sprite and Vietnamese coffee. Mee ka thung: 0/5 do not recommend. It was bland. No taste. No charring of the noodles. The egg was overly cooked and we added that as an extra. The shrimp and the beef tasted off. It was fishy. Banh Hoi: 1/5 would recommend. Only good thing was the sweet fish sauce it came with. The pork belly was meh. Didn't have flavor. Tasted not fresh. Not crispy. Crispy pork belly: 0/5 do not recommend. The pork belly wasn't crispy. Tasted like they had it out for awhile and basically warmed it up when we ordered. The skin wasn't crispy. It was chewy. No flavor. No nothing. Did not taste fresh. Beef skewers: 0/5 do not recommend. Again, no flavor. No fatty pieces to counter the dryness of the meat. Nothing. The worst part. There were no pickled veggies. If they knew their skewers were dry, they should definitely have pickled veggies to off-balance the dryness. The only 2 good things that were good was the Vietnamese coffee and the fish sauce that came with the banh Hoi. Service was mediocre. Had to grab our own silverware from a near by table. Had to ask for plates. Had to ask for refills for our water. They didnt come around to check on us. We actually to wave them down. I don't live in the area, but even if I did, I wouldn't be back.

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