My husband and I had such a great experience here!…read more We ordered a variety of items, and everything was genuinely delicious. The uni toast was a fun and flavorful start, but the standout recommendation from our server was the honey truffle salmon... and wow, she did not steer us wrong. It was incredible, perfectly balanced, and one of the most memorable dishes of the night. That said, our absolute favorite was the wagyu gyoza. We both agreed it was the best thing we ate! It was so flavorful, juicy, and cooked perfectly. We also tried the toro sashimi, king lime roll, and the A5 wagyu roll, and honestly, there wasn't a single thing we didn't enjoy. Beyond the food, the service really made the experience. Emily was our server, and she was amazing. She was so positive, attentive, and helpful without ever being overbearing. My husband and I both noticed how great the service was, which really elevated the whole night. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're looking for great sushi, standout dishes, and excellent service!

Excellent restaurant! Great food and service!…read moreWe ate kirin ichiban, Kyoto paitan ramen, truffle tuna roll, Kai tuna roll, hamachi hero roll and I don't know which is best!

Our favorite spot to celebrate all occasions! Food brings us back to Japan! Ambiance is retro…read more/izakaya. You have to try their seasonal specials as well! Never disappoints. We LOVE the beef tongue. So tender, probably the best beef tongue we've ever had in the nation. The dessert never disappoints. A perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Kurobata sausage: delicious and cute! This is what high quality ingredients get you!

The place doesn't take reservations so expect to wait. We waited about 30 minutes for seats at the…read morebar. The interior looks beautiful and really replicates Japanese art, culture, etc nicely. The service was decently fast as well as they gave us one plate at a time. The drink was tasty and you can definitely taste the alcohol in it. I personally enjoyed the Godzilla toy on it and they have a few alternations of it. The gyoza was probably the best item my girlfriend and I had as the chicken dumplings underneath were delicious. The skirt steak was tender and had a nice sauce on it too. The chicken karaage was our least favorite just because there wasn't much taste to it. It came with a sort of mayo dip, and it was fried nicely.

We took family visiting here and got there right before opening and were the first several in line…read more You validate parking inside and scan the QR at your seat for the menu. Once you fill out the form you turn it at to the bar. The food came out as it was ready which was nice. Our favorites are always the blue crab fried rice, karaage, beef with chimichurri, and soy butter mushrooms. Overall it was a chill atmosphere for the time we spent there.

Fantastic cocktails and service. Dalton and the team behind the bar are so friendly and all have a…read morepassion for craft cocktails. Not sure what to order? Trust them. Tell them what you like or don't like and they will create something (perhaps even off the menu). They do have a happy hour menu as well. Looking forward to visiting again!

Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! Came here on a rainy Friday night right at opening…read moreexpecting no wait and when we arrived there was already a short line but were able to be seated for a table of 4. Izakaya style vibes as soon as you walk in, the space is small but they have a large waiting area. Perhaps the waiting area could be converted into more seating. You really can't go wrong with any dish here but some standouts are the chicken karaage, chashu gohan (braised pork belly with rice), and getting adventurous with any of the yakitori and kushiyaki dishes. Service is always great here, and food comes out quickly. Always great coming back!

The food was amazing, the ambiance transported us back to Japan, and our server Sky went above and…read morebeyond for us! Everything was so good, but the short rib for two, the mentaiko udon, and the dry aged Otoro were must orders. The short rib melted in your mouth, the udon was silky, and the otoro so fresh!

The place is really small... I feel they could move into a larger space cuz they had multiple…read morepeople waiting for a table the entire time I was there. I don't feel they do a great job explaining their menu to people who are unfamiliar with udon, especially cuz there are no pictures for them to see what they're ordering. It was fine for me as I'm super familiar with Japanese food. We got tempura udon, which is something I've been craving, and they did a great job. I highly recommend it. We didn't feel like a cocktail so I got an iced tea and he got a viet coffee but they served it in a cocktail glass so it was such a small amount... def shoulda been served in a tall glass, cuz why do I have to be slowly sipping that c'mon. The service was good. They were all friendly and courteous. Oh, parking is a nightmare. There's a lot in the back but you'll be lucky to find a spot. There's street parking but that's also crazy. Def not their fault but just be aware. All in all a nice place. I'd def come back again for their food.

UDON WANT TO MISS OUT ON ZARU | my first visit was during their soft opening a few years ago so I…read moreventured in again after they received their Michelin Bib Gourmand accolade to see how they've changed, aside from the slight price markup in one year. Of the zensai (appetizers), I've tried the Tatsuta-Age, which was pretty tasty. Hot and crispy with good flavor. The udon is also top notch. They make it in house. Perfect chewy texture, what Taiwanese would call "QQ" I realized after my second visit that I still have not tried an udon with hot broth. I've tried the Spicy Miso Tan-Tan Udon, which was quite tasty, although a little on the richer/heavier side. I have also tried the Mentaiko Tsukimi Udon which was refreshing in the cold broth. I paired it with an add-on of sliced beef, which was delicious, they serve it on the side so you can add to whatever dish on your own. What I wouldn't recommend... The Viet Coffee with sesame foam and crushed sesame seeds was hard to drink. I loved the initial flavors but the foam got a little greasy and clumpy when mixed with the crushed sesame seeds, particularly toward the second half of the coffee. I wouldn't order it again. I would be interested to see any updates they've made recently but with so many new restaurants on Mills, I may choose those first.

I think how busy they always are speaks to how good they are…read more While they don't allow reservations and your party must all be present before being seated, the food is delicious. Their wings are so crispy, I think they're some of the best wings I've had. I also highly recommend their Tokyo Ramen. The chicken thighs in the ramen are crispy and have great flavor. I only wish there was more broth because it was so yummy. Food came out fast and service was great.

Amazing Japanese spot!!…read more Once you enter, you are met with a huge seating area including a bar where you can only get drinks. Most people in there are waiting for a table inside the main restaurant. Once we got called back, we sat at another bar area where you can see the kitchen. Very interesting layout. We started with the famous domu wings and I seriously will be thinking about the wings until I go back. So much flavor in those things. I love that the noodles are made in house so I wanted to try the ramen of course. I got the Richie Rich ramen which was tasteful but I wish you could choose to add some spice in it. Still great though. My sister got the tonkotsu with black garlic and she almost ate the entire thing. Also got some shishito peppers and that was also just as good as everything else. I kept seeing the lychee martini being ordered to I got that and it was as good as everyone mentioned. It does have popping boba at the bottom which I loved but I know not everyone likes it so just an fyi. My sister got the Roddy pom. The place is pretty small and they don't take reservations so be prepared to wait at least 30 minutes. We got there 25 minutes after opening and waited 40 minutes. The parking gets filled fast along with overflow parking being full so be prepared to find a spot.

This ramen spot looks pretty unassuming from the outside, but the moment you walk in, it feels like…read moreyou've been transported to a small ramen shop in Tokyo (and yes -- I've actually been to Tokyo!). You order at a kiosk when you enter, the process is quick and easy, and once seated they promptly bring everything you need -- chopsticks, utensils, and all the ramen essentials. The food comes out fast and is delivered right to your table. I ordered the Golden Ginger signature ramen and it was outstanding. The broth was rich and flavorful with just the right amount of spice, and the housemade, hand-pulled noodles were perfectly cooked and delicious. We also tried the Hokkaido cream waffles. They're less like a traditional waffle and more reminiscent of a Twinkie-style cream cake, but since we'd had Hokkaido cream desserts in Osaka before, it felt authentic and nostalgic -- and absolutely tasty. I'd order them again without hesitation. My husband had the dango sweet rice cake, which was very good, but next time I'd still choose the waffles for dessert. They also offer a nice variety of drinks and teas to round out the meal. I love the super fruit green tea. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, the service is excellent, and the whole experience feels thoughtfully run. We'll happily be back.

We were getting tired of eating burgers and chicken tenders during our Orlando trip so we decided…read moreto try Hokusai. You order at the kiosk at the front. The menu is straightforward and has a lot of good staples like rice bowls and curry. The beef don wasn't bad, and the curry was decent too. I think we could have used some salt or chili oil but didn't see any out. We went back the next day and turns out chili oil is $1.50 extra but it's good! I also tried the classic milk tea and thought it was not bad. They use powder tea so it's different than real brewed tea though. Orlando doesn't really do boba so I understand. The waffles tasted more like a cake with cream but it was fine and still tasted good!

Updating my review to say this place is better and better with each visit! Highly recommend you…read moremake a reservation but we got lucky with a party of two recently. It was my friend's first time here and she LOVED it too! Our server was incredible and the drinks are always so fun! This time around, the seasonal drink menu items were named after the bartender's pets. Once you scan the QR code, you can see the menu items and they had these fun images of the drinks with the pets their named after. This place is a fun vibe. We ordered the broccolini, duck wontons and the korean fried chicken. All were very good! We even had two orders of the broccolini! The Korean fried chicken is always good. I order it almost every time I go to eat there. One of their mainstay cocktails is the Woman in White. Great presentation and so good! Can't wait to go back!

Came here on a Friday hoping to catch happy hour, only to find out it's now limited to Monday…read morethrough Thursday... so just a heads up for anyone planning! Even though they were fully booked, the staff was kind enough to accommodate our group by seating us outside, which we really appreciated. The food was absolutely gorgeous and just as delicious... everything we tried was beautifully presented and full of flavor. I'd highly recommend the duck. My nephew loveddd it! Definitely a spot I'd come back to. The only downside was the automatic 20% gratuity added for our table of five, especially since one of us was a kid. It felt a bit steep, but overall, still a great experience.

I've tried to come here once or twice in the past and it was so busy or we couldn't get a…read morereservation, well this time I made sure we did and it was everything. Dragonfly is like in between a pretty upscale and a more lowkey sushi place. The ambiance is really pleasant and it's decorated nicely. We sat in the big outdoor patio which was really nice. We tried the nigiri sampler and it was incredible. 9-10 different slices of a variety of fish atop rice beds, and everything was splendid. It was such high quality and that's not always the case when trying nigiri, sashimi or sushi rolls. The rolls we tried were delish too, everything we tried was so good. If you want an overall lovely dining experience, from entry to atmosphere to service to actual food, you'll get exactly that from Dragonfly Robata!

Sat at the bar for happy hour and got full for a reasonable price. Still couldn't resist ordering…read morethe crispy tuna even though it isn't included in happy hour pricing. The bartenders were great when I went and cracking a lot of jokes with a smile!

Since my regular sushi place closed due to retirement (good for him! bad for me!) I've been…read morestruggling to find a replacement. I think this is it! Finally. The sushi rice here is the best I've had since Hatsuhana. The rice makes a huge difference. The service was fantastic and the food was amazing. Although I wish there was a bit more variety, and the cost was a bit high (edamame, 4 rolls and 2 beers was just over $100), this is definitely my new place.

Sushi Tomi has been around for awhile, and I hope it's around for forever. Obviously, barring that…read morethey get tired or other things happen. Sushi Tomi has been around for a long time. Sushi Tomi is one of the original secret Asian American staples of Orlando that opened in 2013 back when Orlando was known as Mickey Mouse's backyard. It's decently priced, albeit far, and provides a nice sense of comfort. We went on a week night and they were still super busy. Located closer to East Colonial area, it's at 8463 S John Young Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32819. Their claim to fame are their bento boxes and different lunch and dinner sets, which is to say you will leave full with a balanced meal. I won't lie, I have been wanting to go for the longest time. I felt like some kid pressing his face up against a window, just watching everyone go and enjoy their meal. So this was really great for me, personally. I got their dinner tempura and sushi set. The set came with miso soup and salad as well as a variety of meats and veggies that had been tempura coated and fried with a side of rice. I also ordered a sparkling jelly sake drink, a tamago nigiri and eel nigiri. My overall portion costed about $45 without tip. The set gets a 8.5/10 rating from me. I kinda wish I just went with the tempura set instead of trying to have the best of both worlds. Not that the sushi was bad or anything, but the tempura was really the star of the show. It was so fresh and crispy and light and amazing with the sauce they served it with. The sushi was fine and well made, I just had heart eyes for the tempura. The tamale nigiri and the eel nigiri was good, but not the best I have ever had. They had other things on their menu, but I really recommend going here for Japanese basic meals or comfort meals. I think it's not dazzling, but provides you with a sense of comfort. Not to mention the service was amazing, and it truly was authentic and not gentrified. My overall rating is 9/10 for the whole experience. I will be back whenever I am in the area.