This was our first time at a K-BBQ or Hot-Pot so we just made it up as we went along. The place was…read morepacked the whole time we were there so it is definitely popular but we did not have to wait to be seated. I got the K-BBQ and when I go back, will get the hot pot instead. I just didn't know when some of the stuff was cooked on the grill. Everyone else got the hot pot and it seems like a better deal. Just get the ingredients and throw it in the pot. Grab some noodles, mushrooms, or whatever off the line going by the table and enjoy. A guy at the end of my row ordered prawns that were not on the line. They were huge. The dining enjoyment last for a maximum of 2 hours but you shouldn't need that long. At $150.00 for the four of us, the food was good and the family dining experience is what made it worthwhile.

I've seen this place in the Winn-Dixie shopping center for years and I've always wanted to try it…read more My friends and I enjoy Korean BBQ so we stopped by. The tables have the both the BBQ grill and the hot pots. Food - try it all! They have all your meats and stuff in a buffet area. everything we tried was fresh and delicious. We had both the grill and the hot pots. Each of us tried a different base and all of them were good. I would go traditional if I was you. Food conveyor - just like you see in Japan! Alls sorts of items come by your table. If I could say anything bad it would be that I wish some of the portions were smaller - there are so many things to try and I no longer each like a college student. Service - our server never left us wanting for anything. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I look forward to bringing more friends here in the future. The place is large and can accommodate larger groups - I think I saw one group of about 15. It may seem a little pricey for some but you have lots of options and it's worth it.

Absolutely loved this place! I'm a vegetarian and my partner is very much not - so this was a…read moreperfect spot for both of us. They have one vegetarian broth - we went to another hot pot place before this and were told they would give us hot water for the vegetarian option, so we promptly left there and drove 20 minutes to come here. Loads of options for both hot pot and bbq. Just a $5 upcharge to do bbq as well which is a killer deal. Especially loved the dessert bar and also the Chinese bar too with some yummy premade items and some good banchan too!

Yes yes yes Tons of…read morefood choices! Clean bathrooms! Great service! Prices are decent. One of my favorite places to eat. Definitely come try it. Warning- you have to cook it yourself at the table, but worth it!

I've been on the hunt for a great Asian buffet in Jacksonville, and this was one of the few I…read morehadn't tried since COVID. We visited on a Friday for lunch, and the dining room was about 40% full--comfortable, not crowded, and easy to enjoy. ** Pros ** * Atmosphere: -- The space is surprisingly nice for a buffet. Two walls feature projected moving murals, and another showcases a large mountain scene. It creates a relaxing, modern vibe. * Food Quality: -- Everything we sampled--and we sampled a lot in small portions--was consistently good. -- Temperatures were spot‑on: soups were hot, desserts were properly chilled. -- Flavors were on par with other Asian buffets in Jacksonville, and in some cases better. -- The hibachi station is on the smaller side, offering two meats and a handful of vegetables. It's possible they expand options at dinner. -- Sushi selection was solid, with all the standard rolls you'd expect. -- The pork bun was the best I've had in town. It was light and had a great taste. * Value: At around $14 per person for lunch, we felt the price matched the quality and variety offered. ** Cons ** * Limited Variety: The overall assortment isn't as large as some of the newer buffets that have opened in the past year. Maybe the assortment is a bit larger at dinner or on the weekends. ** Overall ** We felt the visit was worth the drive from the Southside, and we'd happily stop by again when we're in the area.

Stopped by Fushimi and let me tell you... come hungry…read more This spot has a little bit of everything. Fresh sushi, seafood, hot bar favorites and plenty of comfort picks stacked across the buffet. The variety is honestly impressive, so whether you're in the mood for sushi rolls, crispy fried bites or classic buffet plates, you'll find your lane fast. Service was attentive and quick to clear plates, which is key when you're making multiple rounds (and yes... you will). It's also a great family option. Tons of choices for kids and picky eaters, so everyone leaves happy. Solid buffet experience with something for every appetite.

Owners Nancy & Jack invited us over for an interactive dining experience tonight! This concept…read moreseems to intimidate a lot of folks -- so here's hoping our little group of 14 tells two friends and so on ... we got to taste test all four starter broths - herbal, mushroom lemongrass, and spicy ... ... then we cooked up our individual bowls ... "pvc" protein, veggies, carbs ... once we boiled up and cleaned up ... it was time for BBQ ... steak, salmon, noodles and bulgogi beef ....cooked down onions with liquid butter ... then seared our beef and lo mein noodles! Finishing off the meal with self serve ice cream! Nancy & Jack also own One Third Asian House and Janasteakhouse! Don't be overwhelmed ... go make your dinner from a huge selection of fresh ingredients - meats, vegetables, seafood & noodles, easily accommodate vegan & gluten-free and it brings you together to talk and enjoy your hands-on interactive dining experience!! Definitely recommend!! Servers are happy to help and share the how-to instruction!

I've been to Lanjie several times and each time it hits the spot. We went when it first opened so…read moreall the stations were fully stocked and ready. I usually stick to only hot pot because grilling and hot pot at the same time is too much for me. My go-to broths are herbal or pork bone. The broth is always flavorful and tasty and comforting. With the sauce station, I can customize my dipping sauce as well as adding it to the soup to bring it to the spice level I like. My friend got spicy sichuan, which she can handle the spicy. It is also good but I would go with Korean seafood if I wanted medium spicy. I like the many food options they offer which even includes shrimp with or without the head and snow crab legs. The revolving veggies and noodles are so convenient and fun. I like to get in my leafy greens - they have bok choy, lettuce, napa cabbage, snow pea tips, and water cress (when they have it). It is also nice that they offer different flavors of ice cream in a cup or waffle cone for dessert. Perfect ending to a meal. The service was good and they recently upgraded to electric payment at the table which makes it even more efficient when you're ready to go. Until next time!

Small hole in the wall type of restaurant but the food was absolutely delicious and the staff is…read morealways super friendly and attentive!

I visited this restaurant today located at 5161 Beach Blvd Unit 5B, Jacksonville, FL 32207, and…read moreordered the beef tripe soup. The side dishes were very flavorful, and I also purchased two drinks that were absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and provided good customer service throughout my visit. The only thing is that they told me that they do not clean tripe in Korea which was hard to believe. I do want to share a concern regarding the preparation of the tripe soup. After beginning the meal, I noticed that the tripe did not appear to have been cleaned. At first, I wondered if this was simply the restaurant's style of preparation, but after researching further, I learned that improperly cleaned tripe can be both unpleasant and potentially unsafe to consume because tripe comes from the stomach lining of the animal. Uncleaned tripe may still contain food residue, digestive material, parasites, worms, bacteria, and strong bile or waste odors. This can potentially lead to issues such as foul smell, unpleasant taste, food poisoning, bacterial contamination including E. coli or Salmonella, and symptoms such as stomach cramps, vomiting, or diarrhea. Proper cleaning is generally considered an essential part of preparing tripe, especially in professional restaurants where customers would quickly notice if the cleaning process was incomplete. Overall, I appreciated the kindness of the staff, the quality of the drinks, and the excellent side dishes. I am only sharing my personal experience and concern specifically regarding the preparation of the tripe soup.

Best Korean bbq in Jax!! Recommend the cheesy corn, bulgogi, and Thai tea. Go hungry and bring…read morestretchy pants. If you go during lunch, it's a great value.

Service is too notch - our waiter was very attentive and friendly!…read more Food - $30.99/lunch is still the best price in town for Korean bbq AYCE consider the variety of meat options and appetizers you' get. Unbeatable price wise! Seasoning- the butter pork was way too salty and hard to eat because of how dry it become after cooked Spicy bulgogi, steak, shrimp, octopus are what I recommended - well seasoned, pair well with kimchi and white rice but don't over do with the rice because it fills you up quickly! My favorite side dishes are the soft tofu, fish katsu & cheese corn! Xtra cheesy and delicious If you're craving Korean food and want to try different types with unlimited kimchi side dishes then this is the place to go!

Super solid restaurant me and my mom tried out. Nothing that blew my socks off but no complaints…read moreeither!

Relaxing and delightfully tasty dining experience always at Oola Mala! They have a great menu of…read moretasty sushi rolls, appetizers and entrees to choose from. Highly recommended and hope you can visit and enjoy their food soon!

Food is delicious and affordable. I've been coming here for years. It's one of my go to's and…read moredefinitely made a lot of memories here. Under appreciated for sure !

If you haven't visited this spot you are absolutely missing out! I've lived in Jax for 10+ years…read moreand today was my first visit and I was blown away. The ambience when you go in is warm, cosy and welcoming with lots of dark wood, nicely spaced out tables and thoughtful decor. Equally suitable for a romantic date, celebration meal, night out or family dinner. The menu is thorough, the food comes out quick but hot and fresh, and I swear you could close your eyes and pick something random and have a great meal. There's no dedicated kids menu, but there's no need as the staff are quick to make recommendations from the appetizer and small size options based on what your little one likes. They offer both all you can eat BBQ as well as an à la carte menu, with great banchan. I ordered out of my comfort zone and the server put down the scissors and various sauces with a short, clear explanation for each, allowing me to easily navigate how to tackle a new dish. We devoured Tteokboki (which I'm now addicted to), Japchae (great for my kid), Daeji Bulgogi with banchan, and the Beef short rib combo with cold Buckwheat Noodle with spicy sauce, plus a lovely pineapple Soju. This is now a must eat location for me, and I'm absolutely coming back for the AYCE BBQ.

Got here when it opened so getting a large table was nice. This place had an amazing selection of…read moremeats and seafoods along with ready to eat foods. Great when you have little ones who can eat right away while we cook the meats on the grill. It's honestly a great place with so many options for acye bbq and hotpot meats for 35.99. On top of the great selection and price, the service was great. Our serve was so attentive And kind, always checking the kids making sure they didn't need anything. She changed the grill 3 times without us having to ask. The best soup was the tom yum or spicy miso. I mixed it. I actually got the spicy miso and added a spoon full of the tom yum and it was good.

my wife and I had our grandkids for a few days and live out of town, but they live nearby, so once…read morewe dropped them off, we were exhausted and were looking for somewhere nice/buffet style to eat. We decided upon this place based on reviews, including from all our oldest grandchild, who said that he had been taken here and everyone enjoyed it. we knew it had previously been a Japanese/Asian grill for many years, but now it is a Korean style barbecue and hot pot.m, so we stopped in. first be aware that this is not a cheap meal, it was $37 per adult. that said, you get access to a variety of proteins and options. I will also say that my experience was quite a bit different than that of my wife. to start, you get one type of flavored broth for your hot pot in which to cook proteins or vegetables. The table also comes with a built-in grill if you choose to Cook that way. My wife selected the mushroom broth base and I chose the pork broth base. I must say, my wife added her own spices/sauces and enjoyed her broth so much that she shared with me and it greatly enhanced my experience. We enjoyed it so much so that we took the remainder home - there was a by weight up charge for taking this or anything else home. initially I felt that was a little expensive ($5) for taking home What amounted to 2 cups of broth, but we made Ramen out of the next day and it was the best Ramen I've had in a long time, so kudos to my wife for having seasoned it so well. my pork broth was not very flavorful, but I was being lazy and did not add any sauces to it, so I was disappointed, but frankly that is probably on me. In the middle of the restaurant is a very clean and well stocked protein buffet that has all types of seafood, pork, chicken, and beef offerings. I selected many of these, and went directly to the grill instead of cooking some of them in the hot pot. i ended up over cooking several of them before adding them into my hot pot, and they weren't good, but once again my disappointment is in part due to my impatience or inattentiveness. my wife enjoyed her selections very much because she didn't overcook her proteins. my favorite thing was the beef Bulgogi and Korean short ribs, which I grilled (or my wife did) and these were delicious, marinated in an excellent sauce and I frankly could've and should've probably just eaten several plates of this. they had a sushi/dessert bar with typical fare; my wife did not partake in any of this. I tried several of the sushi rolls and they were OK -- frankly this is probably not what you would gravitate to if you're going to a hot pot/Korean barbecue restaurant. their desert offerings were fine: I enjoyed the tiramisu and the Asian style donuts, which were very doughy, but I love them. My wife thought they were just meh. they were alcoholic options, but we were already going to be at $90 with tip and take home broth so we just had waters. I apologize for forgetting the servers name, but his service was excellent, due to attentiveness, explanation of the options, and making sure our drinks were consistently refilled. The ambience was nice, modern, clean. so my take away is that this would be closer to a 3.5 star review versus a four, as this was expensive and everything that I tried other than the grilled Bulgogi and what my wife shared that she had added to her broth) was just OK. However, my wife enjoyed the meal so much, that alone is worth it. Also, I should attribute some of the "disappointment" to my own laziness or overcooking of the proteins on the grill. I would go back for another special occasion, but at the price point, it would not be a weekly choice.

I used to work a Tess the street from here for 5 years. I use to shop here on a regular basis. I…read morewas passing by and went in to get a meal from the restaurant in the back. She is, "CASH ONLY". She was out of the chicken meal, so I opted for the beef. She told me to come back in ten minutes. So, I shopped around while she was preparing my meal. You can dine in or have it to-go. I love this store. The man who runs the place was very helpful and kind. Pros:the restaurant and also the wide array of choices of everything Asian. Cons:none Recommend? YES, no lines, no waiting!

Nice little, though not so little, Korean market with all the Korean shenanigans. We went in mainly…read moreto get some ingredients to make bulgogi, and found pretty much everything, from ssamjang to garlic to makguli. Except we ended up not getting the sliced beef here because they were frozen, and i thought more expensive than what I would find at Costco. I didn't know Florida costs, though, and did find later that Costco prices were actually higher in Florida than in Wisconsin. Overall, it's not a posh market, but is pretty well stocked, prices are reasonable, and the owner is actually quite friendly.