My good friend Rachel recommended this place. She said they have a good authentic Korean Ja-Jang…read more She said they have a good black sauce. So, I decided to have a to go order. The black sauce is a garlic, mushroom, and meat in it. Mix well with the egg noodles. Very flavorful. Portion is good. The black sauce is actually a black bean paste base. Very rich in flavor. Price is not cheap. The protein only a small portion chop pork.

Gyodong Noodle is a Korean-Chinese fusion noodle franchise from South Korea. It's currently known…read moreas one of the top 5 Korean-Chinese fusion noodle places in Korea. They specialize in dishes like Jampong, a spicy seafood dish originally invented by a Chinese-Japanese chef in Nagasaki, Japan, who used leftover seafood from sushi in noodles. This dish made its way to Korea and became Koreanized, becoming spicier and evolving into the Jampong noodle we have today. Jajangmyun is also one of the most popular comfort foods among Koreans, just like its ancestor Zhajangmien, which is a popular comfort food in Beijing, China. Korean Jajangmyun differs from Chinese Zhajangmien as the sauce is thicker, sweeter, and has more vegetable, meat, and seafood toppings. Gyodong also makes some incredible Koream-Chinese fusion fried pork dishes known as Tangsooyook using chewy brown rice, and they are just as good as the great Korean-Chinese places I've tried in LA's Korea Town or Seoul, Korea. I recommend ordering half and half jajangmyuna and jampong and tangsooyook. You can have 2 most popular Korean-Chinese noodle dishes in Korea in one bowl.

BACK OPEN AT 1441 E FLETCHER AVENUE SUITE 133 food was fresh…read moreand the workers were so friendly!! Would recommend coming by to have some of the best Korean food in Tampa the area was clean and the ambiance was quiet with Korean music in the background the mural is so beautiful as well!! will be back!!

I stopped by with a coworker for lunch. The restaurant is located in a side room in a small Korean…read moremarket. They seemed to be doing brisk business fulfilling takeout orders. I ordered the jjangmien. My friend had the bibimpab. We split a kimchi pancake. Man, these were all bangers. We were surprised by a couple of little banchan offerings (pickled daikon and spicy cucumber). The jjangmien was quite large, so savory, and the sauce had meaty chunks in it. I tried my buddy's food, great sesame oil flavor and served with lots of gochujang. The kimchi pancake was so tangy. I was stuffed. Way exceeded expectations for such a low-key spot. I would come back in a flash if the opportunity were to arise.

I had a mixed experience coming here. Let's talk about the good first. Very spacious restaurant,…read morewhich makes it perfect for group gatherings. Varied options to choose from for your malatang. Service is also very friendly and helpful as well. The things that need improvement though. Since all of the ingredients for your malatang are by weight, you can to choose the ingredients yourself from the open buffet. When I went, unfortunately, several containers from the buffet had moldy ingredients and discolored meat. This is rather concerning since this is a health hazard, meaning that the ingredients aren't being kept at the right temperature. Thankfully, when I told the server, they quickly threw out the bad ingredients and cleaned the containers. But I really hope more attention is paid to the state of the ingredients and sauce bar. The guobaorou, while ok in flavor, was too heavy on the batter. The meat slices were so thin compared to the thick coating of batter, which made some pieces a little unpleasant to eat. Overall, a mixed bag experience for me. I truly hope they can succeed. If they bring consistency to their dishes and make sure ingredients are closely monitored and kept fresh, they will be good to go. I hope the next time I come, the experience is even better :)

Tampa Bay New Korean style mala 麻辣…read more Mala (Xiang Guo) 麻辣香鍋 dry pot stir-fry started trending in the US around 2009, starting at the New World Mall Food Court in Flushing, Queens. Since then this Chinese classic dish, has become popular in Korea, and adapted more to Korean tastes. I visit this chain restaurant's Atlanta Koreatown location often, but Tampa is quickly forming their own beloved Koreatown near the Lotte Plaza area. Love it! The pay by weight, customized, buffet style selections, have some great noodle, ttoek, protein, and vegetable options. I always put too much in my bowl! Each individual serving in placed on a personal flame burner to keep warm. I've written entire articles on Korean style mala, so feel free to ask me any questions in the comments. This chain hails from Korea. What makes Korean style mala different than the original chinese mala? Firstly, ma 麻 = numbing + la 辣 =spicy. Unfortunately, the term "mala" is used when food is often just spicy and not numbing. Here, the mala is sweeter, but still thankfully has both spicy and numbing flavor. The sauces are smooth here; not containing entire pieces of chili pepper, peppercorn, garlic, ginger that is typically in mala. This makes for an easier eating experience. There are also spice grades, and cream (rose) versions. Featured items: 1 麻辣香鍋 마라샹궈 Mala Xiang Guo - Mala dry pot, customized. 2 鍋包肉 돈등심 꿔바로우 Pork Guobarou - Thin sliced pork, deep fried crispy in rice flour batter. Covered in sweet sour sauce. Highly addictive and the crispy texture is perfect for dipping in the mala sauce. Can't wait to visit again and try the 麻辣燙 마라탕 mala soup & 짜장샹궈 jajang black bean sauce version.

This is my ABSOLUTE favorite KBBQ place in the Tampa Bay area! I would even argue the best one…read more I've been going to K-chicken for years now and I can honestly say they have the best sides and meat hands down! For a AYCE, they do not skip out on the quality. I would order the beef belly and prime brisket to start and cheese corn and steamed egg for sides. Their Garlic Pork belly is a game changer, the fat just melts in your mouth. I recently tried their spicy ramen and honey rice cakes, and it was heavenly. And to top it off, we get the fried oreos, that is if you have room left. Their service is great. They have the same servers since Ive been coming but they're all so nice. The restaurant feels like you're just at a family gathering at your grandmas house, very inviting! I've been to majority of Kbbq places in Tampa and honestly wouldn't go to any other ones besides K-chicken. the quality of the meat just does it for me! I don't even have pictures to prove since I go into town after getting the food. My only problem is that I don't have 3 stomachs to eat more.

The food was great. The fried chicken was so crispy and delicious with the sweet and spicy sauce…read more The banchan was good. Even the fries were good! I will definitely be back for more.

Love this place! Attentive service, theyre always checking…read morein on you, cleaning, making sure buffet is refilled. everything is so tasty and kept fresh. we usually get the bone broth or mushroom soup. its set up for great solo dining, date night or groups. really versatile and open late!

We love this place! It's all you can eat buffet where you have to go and get everything yourself. I…read morelove the crab cluster legs during dinner. I wish they had more meat but I usually get the lamb and sometimes beef tongue. The meat slices are definitely more limited than other places. They do keep the ingredients very stocked though and everything was fresh. I've come here many times and honestly I like the lunch time more than dinner because during dinner I always feel like I'm being rushed out. For example, the waiter took away my pot before I could eat everything inside it. And he gave me the check before I could even get some ice cream for dessert.

The GangJeong chicken is absolutely criminal. Crispy, sticky, spicy, sweet... I would've licked the…read morebasket clean if society hadn't made that frowned upon. I typically don't even like chicken. There, I said it. Yet somehow this place has me questioning every life decision that led me to believe that. If you're debating whether to try it, stop debating. Your future self can deal with the overeating consequences.

One of the best wings spots in Tampa. The wings are made fresh and the portions are sizable. The…read morehoney garlic wings drip with flavor and are breaded well. The sweet potato fries are a good side to accompany these tasty wings. The service was solid. They were attentive and timely. They have plenty of tv screens and seemingly have rooms to rent for karaoke, which is a cool touch. My kids are going to love this place when I bring them.

Ginza Japanese Restaurant is located in a plaza off Collier and SR 54 in Land O Lakes and is one of…read moremy favorite go to spots for sushi in the Land O Lakes area. Ginza Japanese grill serves sushi, poke, hibachi, and typical Japanese dishes. The ambiance at Ginza is authentic Japanese style with dim lighting, a big 2 sided sushi bar, open dining area, authentic Japanese music playing softly in the background, and cozy nooks for a more private intimate experience. John's krab Volcano sushi roll comes with krab topping over a California sushi roll like a traditional regular volcano roll 9/10 Ginza's regular Volcano sushi roll comes with salmon topping over a California roll 7/10 but the traditional volcano features krab so make sure to order the krab roll if you want the traditional style. Mexican sushi roll comes with tempura shrimp and avocado and is one of my favorites 9/10 Gangnam style sushi roll 10/10 Red Dragon sushi roll comes with tuna and avocado topping over a spicy tuna roll 10/10 Omg sushi roll comes with shrimp and onion topping over krab and avocado. 9/10 Our Service was quick and friendly. Our server was attentive and it was quick to get our food and to close out our bill after eating. Ginza does not charge extra if you request spicy mayo and eel sauce on top of the sushi rolls but they do charge extra if you ask for it on the side, which seems to be on par for most other sushi joints in the area. Ginza is a large restaurant with plenty of seating. I've never had to wait to get seating because they were too busy. There is no need to call ahead for reservations. If you're in the Land O Lakes area and are craving sushi, I highly recommend checking out Ginza Japanese restaurant for an intimate experience!

Went to lunch here for the first time with bff, and thoroughly enjoyed it, both company and meal!…read moreI ordered off the lunch menu, Udon noodle soup with Tempura veggies. It probably was the best Udon noodle soup I ever had! The broth was incredible, and the Tempura veggies were crispy and plentiful. I would come back and have it again, that good!

This place is a hidden gem The ramen here is so good…read more star of the show is that egg . Omg so creamy, rich and comforting Just we wanted after a long day of gymnastics competition and rainy weather In Wesley Chapel The staff here is very attentive and efficient Their service is very simple since u order at the register and go to your table but still very fast and friendly The ambiance is simple . Nothing fancy about it! Just ramen and tea I highly recommend this spot!

We love this place. We've been coming here for the last 3 years and we can't find any other place…read morethat can compare to their boba and their grilled chicken and rice

We love this place Great staff awesome food…read more Won't hurt your wallet Highly recommended

Ambiance and service was fine…read more Portions are generous for everything except the meat in my opinion. My husband gives it a 7/10 which boosted it from 3 stars. IMO the ramen is basic. Not awful not amazing. The pork chasu is thick and not tender at all. I've had better ramen in Tampa but we wanted to try it after seeing it for years when charging the car. Gyoza is def not homemade. Tastes like Costco to me but hubs thinks it's a generic frozen one.

This has become our go to place when we crave some good rolls and could not recommend it enough to…read moreour friends. Appetizers, rolls or the noodles, everything is delicious. Kids dig the hibachi noodles. We order the stuffed peppers, dancing dragon and spicy tune rolls on repeat. The folks are amazing too!

Really enjoyed my visit to this restaurant. The place is beautiful and I love having this type of…read moreconcept in the area. The atmosphere was great and the service was good. I ordered the lychee martini which has a beautiful presentation but was a little too sweet for me. The gyozas were good and the miso soup was really tasty with a subtle lemon flavor that I loved. The sushi tasted fresh. I tried their signature roll and really enjoyed the lemon flavor although after a few bites it felt like a little too much. The ginger creme brûlée was also really good but I wish the ginger flavor was a little stronger. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back to try more dishes.