Fantastic experience from start to finish. We had the uni toast, truffle seafood noodles, chicken…read morewings, chicken thigh, spicy Argentine red shrimp, and the yuzu hamachi, followed by the ube and yuzu cheesecakes for dessert. Everything was delicious and perfectly cooked, especially the grilled items. The standout for me was the truffle seafood pasta, with the yuzu hamachi right alongside it. Both were exceptional and easily the highlights of the meal. The flavors were creative without being overdone, the seafood was fresh, and every dish felt thoughtfully prepared. This place is a real treat for Orlando and absolutely worth checking out.

I had a wonderful birthday dinner at Oza Izakaya. The ambience is beautiful and refined. They did a…read morespectacular job of creating an amazing space that served up some really delicious food. I began the evening with one of their hot-tasting items, the Wagyu Gyoza. It was so nicely flavored, with great texture. This could either be a shareable item or enjoyed alone. We also ordered the Negima (chicken breast) and the Spicy Argentinian Red Shrimp. I would order both items again. The chicken was moist and the shrimp was spicier than I expected, but oh so good! For our main entrees, I ordered the Miso Black Cod, and my husband had the Kyoto Paitan Ramen. The Ramen was well-seasoned, and the Cod was delicately plated, with crisp capers that added a layer of flavor. The House Strawberry Lemonade was refreshing, and the Okinawa Breeze was lightly sweet and colorful. It will be one of the most memorable cocktails I've had because of its presentation and taste. We ended the night with the Woo Baby (Ube Cheesecake) and the Yuzu Delight (Yuzu Cheesecake). The yuzu was tart and the ube was light and creamy. Both are outstanding dessert options. The entire night flowed effortlessly, thanks to our server Miguel. He was so organized in his approach and was so kind and funny. His presence was greatly welcomed and appreciated. If you have any celebration coming up or just want a lovely evening out, this is the place.

I stopped by Susuru for a solo dinner and grabbed a seat at the bar. The restaurant was fairly…read morebusy, but I was seated in under 15 minutes. Service was great throughout my visit, and the staff were attentive. The Susuru Gohan was fantastic and definitely my favorite dish of the night. It comes with a soy-cured organic raw egg yolk, sweet aged soy, onion, Japanese seasoning, and steamed rice. I added both uni and ikura, and everything paired really well together. I would absolutely order this again! Their drinks and cocktail menu is very extensive and I chose the Ultraman drink, which was great. It's made with Haku vodka, lime juice, cinnamon chai syrup, grenadine, cran-apple, and ginger beer, topped with a dehydrated apple and normally a limited mini Ultraman toy. They were out of the toy when I went, so they offered a $2 discount, which I didn't mind at all. For yakitori, I tried the Hiza Nankotsu (knee cartilage). Their skewers are prepared in-house and grilled over Japanese binchōtan charcoal, then finished with aged tare and served with Susuru citrus salt. The knee cartilage was good and had a nice crunchy texture. I also tried the Mi-So-Hot ramen which comes with pork chashu, a shoyu soft-boiled egg, corn, scallions, chili hair, and spicy miso broth. It was just okay for me. There wasn't anything particularly wrong with it, but nothing really stood out either. With so many other options on the menu, I probably wouldn't order it again. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Susuru! The attentive service made solo dining at the bar comfortable, and the Susuru Gohan was easily the highlight of my meal. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

There was so much hype about Susuru that we have been wanting to try this place for a while and we…read morefinally got the chance to try it. They don't accept reservations and the wait time on a Friday night was around 30-40 minutes. I really wish I could say that the wait time was worth it but it wasn't. The ambiance is cool, they had all the older generation toys from Japan decorating one side of the walls, some of the toys were probably older than I am now. The server was friendly and antsy at the same time, seeming to be on the move every minute she was clocked in. She took our drink orders, some snacks, some seasonal specials, and ramen that she recommended. Within five minutes of sitting down, she brought out one of the ramen noodles even before our drinks or snacks came out. When I asked her is this normal? We haven't even received our drinks yet. She said oh sorry the bartender is backed up. Am I the crazy one or should the servers have common sense and send the drinks first, then snacks, then wait a bit to send the ramens especially if they know the ramens will come out in under five minutes? The drinks came a minute after the bowl of ramen came out. The. Another ramen bowl came out. (The second bowl was an addition to our order and still it came out before everything else) The ramen broth was salty. For both. The snacks were mediocre at best. The Godzilla cocktail was too sweet. Let me stop here. We weren't a fan of the dining experience at Susuru tonight. Thank you for accommodating us Susuru, but more available seats for other customers. No we won't be recommending this place to anyone we know. This place is located in a plaza that has other fun places you can check out. Other restaurants, boba, and even billiards.

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?

Love the food and had the best waitress, Sky. Very attentive and sweet. Definitely will be back :)read more

This is my second time dining at Juju. I could've sworn that I had written a review that first time…read moreI came. (hmmm... ) Juju is a Japanese Izakaya style restaurant. So mostly asian tapas, a wide variety of cocktails that are either gin, suntori whisky, or vodka based, and then they have an omakase area as well. It's really easy to over-order here. Both my friend and I ordered 3 different small plates each and we ended up taking half of it home. 2 would've been enough honestly. My favorite savory item here believe it or not is the oyster mushroom skewer. It tastes sooo good! You can tell that its been marinated for a long time and its got that smoky, charcoal flavor that is irresistible. Their chicken karage is also incredible. It's super crispy and flavorful with that lemon sauce. Don't forget about the okonomiyaki. It is a savory panake that's cabbage based. You have to wait a while for them to prepare it, but its totally worth it. I'm mad myself for having waited so long to come back, and all things considered, it was not expensive when compared to other places in the area. Service was excellent, and I love the greeting you get when you walk in. I definitely plan to return.

The udon was tasted very fresh, the broth wasn't too salty and it hit just right. The noodles were…read morejust right and the sides were amazing. Definitely recommend if you're craving good noodles and in the area!

First off, I have to say that the service here was some of the best. We were greeted as soon as we…read morewalked in, sat within 10-15 minutes, and both the server and the owner chatted with us about the menu as it was our first time there! The restaurant is on the smaller side but they have it organized to fit quite a few people. The area is clean as well. The soup was so beautiful I almost didn't want to eat it! I've never had cold soup before but I definitely will be trying the other options throughout the summer. It was so refreshing!

DOMU absolutely delivered. We ordered several dishes to share, and everything came out beautifully…read morepresented and delicious. The wings were the standout!! They were crispy, sticky, and perfectly sauced without losing their crunch. Definitely something I'd order again. The cucumber dish was fresh with a nice kick and plenty of texture, while the shishito peppers were beautifully blistered and seasoned. We also tried the cheezus, which was easily another favorite -- warm, creamy, and perfect for sharing. The dish topped with greens, lemon, and a creamy element was also a nice addition to the table. And the service was fast! Every table was full but we did not wait at all and felt very taken c Overall, DOMU does shareable plates really well. Everything we tried felt thoughtfully prepared, portions were great for sampling several dishes, and there wasn't a bad plate on the table.

First time having the jumbo wings and wow! I loved their seasonal flavor which was honey chipotle…read more I was very impressed. I see why this place gets all the rewards. It can get very busy, but if you're looking for wings or small plates, they have bar seating that is super convenient. Be back soon! East End Market as a whole is a vibe. So much to look at & if you're up for a little walk, there are a bunch of vintage stores, cafes, and a record store down the road.

I was craving ramen, ordered DoorDash and they sent my food in the cutest isolated bag, my food was…read morestill very hot when I received it. I ordered the miso soup starter and miso ramen, both absolutely delicious! Although, the miso soup is pretty expensive for the amount you get, other than that, i think the ramen prices are fairly reasonable.

I ordered dumplings & tempura shrimp. Everything came out hot & tasted fresh, which I really liked…read more The dumplings & tempura shrimp were good, but I felt like both could have used a little more flavor. The food was fresh & hot, but the seasoning was a little mild for my taste. Service was fast, which was a plus. You order your food through a self-service kiosk & pay for it 1st, then they bring your food out to you. It's a pretty simple & convenient setup,although the lines can get long. Overall, the food was fresh, hot, & came out quickly. I just wish there had been a little more flavor in the dishes I ordered.

This place is in such a convenient area, surrounded by tons of popular bars and other great spots…read moreto hang out. It's the perfect place to stop by after dinner or while exploring the area. The atmosphere definitely has a more upscale, elevated feel, but the prices are still surprisingly reasonable. I actually came more for the drinks than the food since I had already eaten, and the drinks were both adorable and delicious! Definitely worth ordering if you stop by. But honestly, the staff are what made my experience so memorable. I was sitting at the bar playing Pokémon GO when one of the staff members noticed and started chatting with me about it. I found out that all of the staff play too, and after we talked for a bit, they surprised me by giving me a Pokémon card to match my drink! It was such a small and thoughtful gesture, but it genuinely made my night. You can tell the staff really know how to connect with their customers and make the experience feel personal. What started as a quick stop for drinks ended up becoming one of those unexpectedly memorable experiences that sticks with you. Definitely a place I'll remember and happily come back to!

The kitchen needs practice! I felt like it was week 1 on a cooking competition with similar dishes…read morecoming out with different portion sizes and different levels of doneness. It was a cornucopia of misfit food and drinks. First, the positive... that sea bass skewer is the cat's ass of the menu. And yes, that means a good thing (Ask Jeeves about it). I also enjoyed a few of the cocktails, but some were kinda meh. I applaud them for their unique menu items, but execution wasn't the best. You'd think in a state known for executions, they'd be better. They committed the ultimate sin (even Ozzy made an album about it). They overcooked the waygu skewer by like, a LOT. What a shame to waste this thing with overcooking it... The chef should get jail time for this. The ribs looked amazing but they were like chewing on a shoe. The Duck Wontons were dry AF... ducks live in the water so how are they dry? Same with the snapper skewer. Such a difference from the amazing Sea Bass. I don't know what happened but it was such a mixed bag of good and bad. They can't even spell Modern correctly either... Sheesh!

Had a great magical dining experience yesterday at Dragonfly. Was seated in the sushi bar after a…read moresmall wait. I took a special cocktail that I forgot the name, but it was made with rice vodka. It was a sweet and fruity cocktail, and the booze feeling came afterwards. Pretty good for 16 bucks. The magical dining came with four courses. I wanted to try the seaweed salad for my first course, which was marinated nicely in soy sauce. It looked like noodles, but had a nice small crunch after every bite. My second course was nigiri sushi, which included salmon, tuna, and yellowtail. All of them were nice and fresh, and most of them melted in my mouth as well. Adding the house made soy sauce added the umami needed. The third course was the volcano roll, which was hemachi, bacon, jalapeno, and avocado in the bottom, with scallops and imitation crab on top. It was very enjoyable, especially the scallops and fish. The food was quite filling as well. Thankfully I still had room for dessert, and the ube flan was sinfully good. It tasted like an authentic flan with the ube fusion. It was better than the flan at some Mexican restaurants. The service was professional and more attentive than the last time I visited. It was pretty quick as well. The vibe still look chic and upscale. Definitely worthy of the three diamonds it got from AAA. Parking is still free and easy at the complex. Outdoor seating was available and has great views of the fountains. I am so happy that I finally got an excellent magical dining experience for 2026. I guess third time was the charm. Dragonfly had great quality of food and it was quite filling too. And it is still 40 dollars for magical dining, making this a great deal. This is definitely still a great upscale sushi restaurant in the Dr. Phillips area. Overall: A

I love coming to dragonfly for happy hour. Drinks are always so good and the food always so…read moreflavorful. My favs from here are the sake blossom (drink on the left), the miso soup without mushrooms, and those perfect cinnamon mochi donuts. I tried the magical dining they offer and man was I so full afterwards.

Saying this place is a hidden gem is an understatement. It's hands down the most underrated unknown…read moresecret sushi place in Orlando by the parks that is authentic, cheap, delicious and attended by locals! It's near the parks but out of the way and hidden enough that unless you somehow discovered this gem, you'd have no idea it was there. I genuinely believe that's this places advantage, as there's minimal seating and a very intimate and kind environment. Staff can really focus on you, get to know you and spoil you to bits. We went during a Saturday lunch 12pm and it was mostly full but quiet and relaxing. Everyone was super kind and accommodating, and they even filled up my husband's water bottle for him with filtered water as she knew we were going back to the parks. Plus... there's a bidet in the bathroom if that's your style ~ Now as for what we ordered, we actually opted to try some al a cart favorites where you check what you would like with a pen. We got some fantastic Salmon and Tuna Nigiri and Rolls and adored their home made from scratch pan seared pot stickers, a must try!! Stop by if you love the best of the best for a great price! Make sure to keep this place as our secret, but not too secret hahah ;)

Food quantity: 9/10 Food quality: 9/10…read moreService: 9/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Authentic Japanese restaurant, would highly recommend!