This is hands down our FAVORITE restaurant in JAX. Everything off the menu is outstanding. The roti…read morewith the curry sauce is enough to bring me back again and again. Our other favorite picks off the menu are probably the ramen, chicken lo mein, and Po po lo's curry. Some downsides- the restaurant is loud, there is often a wait to be seated, and the food comes out as it's ready, not all together. However the food is worth it! The staff is great, very kind and attentive, and both locations have the same quality of food and service. We love it here!

While searching for a proper lunch spot in the Riverside area of Jacksonville today, I happened…read moreupon a fantastic corner establishment named Hawkers and what an absolute delight it turned out to be! The vibrant, traditional Chinese murals painted across both the exterior and interior immediately caught my eye. I found them thoroughly captivating and beautifully artistic. Though the venue itself is intimate, the layout and decor are executed with exceptional taste and style. I was seated at a lovely table beside the glass window overlooking the street, which offered the most wonderful view for a relaxing afternoon. The staff greeted me with genuine, warm smiles and provided exceptionally friendly service throughout. To begin, I ordered the Thai Basil Paloma, which proved to be an absolute perfection of a beverage for a Sunday. For my main course, I was intrigued by their new duck option on the menu and it was an absolute triumph! Rich, exquisitely prepared, and utterly delicious. Also, thank you to Thomas for his service It made for a flawless Sunday afternoon from start to finish. Full marks to Hawkers for an outstanding culinary experience. I shall most certainly be returning!

Per the website: DOMU has been awarded a Bib Gourmand in the MICHELIN Guide 2026!…read more My boyfriend had mentioned this place, and I knew I had to try if they received such a prestigious award. He mentioned wait times for tables, so I chose a Tuesday evening to try to avoid the crowds and it worked as I was immediately sat upon arriving. There are QR Menus on the table and my server directed me to view there. I spotted the Tokyo and was intrigued by the Ajitama Brûlée (signature torched seasoned soft boiled egg). What I Ordered: - Tokyo: For $16.95, I thought this was reasonably priced and excited to try as reading reviews raved about the umami flavor of their ramen. Without exaggeration, this was a life-changing ramen. The best ramen that I've had in my life!! The torched egg was genius and added a beautiful texture to the rich, and flavorful broth. The fried chicken thigh was a delicious protein and cooked so well. Honestly, every ingredient was crafted well and combined to make such a beautiful bowl. - Lychee Martini: What better way to toast to life, then with a martini! The popping bubbles were not my thing, but the flavor of the martini was delicious. I can see why many suggest trying it. This is my 1900th review on Yelp, and I couldn't pick a better place to review and RAVE about my experience. If you are in Jacksonville, RUN don't walk to this location for a stunning experience as it's a gorgeous location that is very cozy. Though I didn't wait, I definitely would to have a Tokyo Ramen again!

I visited this establishment for an evening out and wanted to share some feedback based on that…read moreexperience. During our visit, a manager engaged in repeated personal interactions with my guest that felt outside the bounds of typical professional service. While I understand that friendliness is part of hospitality, the frequency and tone of these interactions became uncomfortable and detracted from the overall experience. After the visit, I brought this to the attention of the business directly in the hope that it would be acknowledged and addressed. Unfortunately, I did not receive a meaningful response or any indication that the concern was taken seriously. I'm sharing this here so others have a complete picture when deciding where to go, and so the business has another opportunity to reflect on how customer interactions are handled. With more attentive management and clearer boundaries for staff, this could be a much stronger experience.

Great find in Jax beach conveniently located on 3rd street just a few blocks from…read moreThe beach. Fantastic sushi! Staff were kind and efficient for a large group

Great sushi. Beautiful and clean restaurant with friendly staff. Complimentary soup and holiday…read morerolls when you sit down. The sushi is always spot on. I highly recommend this restaurant!!

I came to this place for the first time a month ago, and it was by far the best tasting hibachi…read more I've had in years. I ordered the hibachi shrimp, veggies, stir fry noodles, I also tried the filet mignon and salmon. Very delicious!!! Also a great atmosphere 10/10 We went back and realized they were closed for remodeling.

Beautiful and open inside! I love the wooden decor and various lanterns…read more There is space for hibachi tables, but there are also booths and tables as well as seating at bar. I sat in a booth and I know that this is so picky, but the seats were so far back from the end booth that I had to sit on the same side as my friend to reach the table. Not a dealbreaker, just uncomfortable. The food was great though! I had a tempura shrimp roll and found it crispy and yummy. The vegetable udon was the star and it was packed with flavor. Will go again!

In Jax for an appointment. Looking for Asian. Recognized Hawkers name from having been to the St…read morePete location some years ago. Upon entering, a hostess promptly approached and showed me to a table for 1. The decor is very hip, chic and modern. My server was quick to approach the table and take my order for a Kirin Light beer. I asked for her suggestions for my Dinner. Korean fried chicken wings, a marinated cucumber dish and a stuffed onion pancake with dipping sauce. The wings were fantastic - so crispy and crunchy with the right amount of heat. Chicken meat was very moist and tender. The cool cucumber salad was a perfect accompaniment to the wings. The pancake was tasty . My server checked back often. The restaurant is in a really cool restaurant- Reta area just off the beaches. I'd recommend it!

Came here with my friend for dinner and drinks. Love how trendy yet chill this spot is! We had…read moreEthan as our server and he was super sweet and had good personality! We hated to try the Pho mocktail but they were out so he offered to give us donuts at the end because of this, which was so nice. We shared the roti canai, which is my favorite. We also got the soup dumplings, bao bun, chilli crisp wontons, and steak with kimchi -so yummy! Everything was delicious and we had a fun time.

If you're looking for a filling lunch special at a great price, I highly recommend checking out…read moreKBOP! They serve large portions with fantastic flavors at very affordable prices. My bowl included rice, noodles, vegetables, and one mandu, along with a side of what I believe was clear soup. The chicken was great, very crispy! It was actually spicier than I expected, but I don't have a high tolerance. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, complemented by outstanding service. The staff was friendly, patient, and truly accommodating. All in all, it was a delightful experience!

This was my first visit to the restaurant and I want twice in a week…read more I got a welcome greeting everytime coming in. Menu and prices are very clear and understanding. The restaurant is always neat and clean both times I was in. The food is always fresh and it comes out so quickly at the restaurant and the food truck.

Peony is the most authentic restaurant quality Chinese food in the city! Not to be confused with…read moreCanton take out, this is the closest you'll get to NYC dine in experience. The staff are polite and efficient, and the dining room is open and bright-they have a few big round family style dining tables with a Lazy Susan in the middle.

We saw a post in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group that reminded us that it's been…read moretoo long since we've been to Peony Asian Bistro so we fixed that over the weekend. They're at 10586 Old St Augustine Road in Mandarin with a nice size parking lot so their location is great and parking isn't a concern. I'll get to the food in a minute but I'll start by saying that before we opened our fortune cookies at the end, I jokingly said "I hope one of these says 'you will get your original Facebook account back". They didn't say that but I included a photo of both because I feel like they're close enough As far as food goes, we split the Peony Sampler for an appetizer and loved it. It definitely did it's job as a sampler because now we know we like all of their appetizers and would order any of them on their own in the future. I ordered Egg Drop Soup after that because it's a favorite of mine. I always add a little salt to their version of it but I add salt to a lot of soups so that may just be a "me" thing. I had the Sweet & Sour Pork with Fried Rice for my entree, which is the same things had last time and it's still great. Between the appetizer and the soup and the entree, I was hoping to have enough to take home for lunch tomorrow and I definitely did. My wife had the General Chicken. She really liked the sauce because it was sweet but has a little bit of spicy kick to it. She said the same thing I said about the chicken itself; she loved that it was big pieces of juicy white meat. She was also surprised by how much she liked the broccoli which made for one of those things where you could get a bite of everything at once. She also had a lot to take home, so she's happy with that too. Thank you again to the person who posted about Peony in the group recently. We had a great lunch thanks to your reminder.

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.

I've been craving for a Taiwanese beef noodles and vegetable spring rolls, and came across this…read moreplace. It wasn't a new place for my husband since he'd been here before. 1. Beef noodles - the broth taste decent and had just enough spicyness to my liking. The beef was tender and I would say to it's price has reasonable amount. Although I thought it has the wide rice noodle but instead it came with the thin noodle. Overall, their beef noodles satisfied my cravings. 2. Veggie spring rolls- this actually surprised me as it came out super small ‍and almost nothing inside. At first I thought the wrapper maybe was just thin and will have a good fillings inside but I was wrong. 3. Pork steam soup- my husband ordered this. He was a bit disappointed as it was dry inside. Service- we noticed that there's just 1 all around server which made the wait time longer especially when the customers started to showed up. Ambiance- it was strategically located and the inside has enough space even with the numbers of occupied tables when we were there.

Had lunch here for the first time and honestly I'll definitely be back. The food was hot and fresh…read morewhich I absolutely love. The pork soup dumplings were a bit different than how I'm used to having them prepared. They were thicker at the top and there wasn't much broth in them. However, the pork inside was a generous amount so it made up for the lack of broth. I enjoyed the chili oil and the vinegar provided on the side, great addition to every bite. I ordered the spicy beef noodle soup which was very aromatic, which I love about the dish whenever I order it. It had plenty of heat which is great as well. Finished it all off with a bottle of Sapporo. The service was quick and easy, and the ambiance was laid back which I loved for a nice rainy afternoon lunch. Please check them out if you're ever in the Riverside area!

Having the Panang Curry with chicken. The chicken is so tender and the broth flavor is spectacularread more

Welcoming vibe, clean, friendly and attentive service, and great food!…read more - Lou Sassle