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    Tapanomi

    4.3 (42 reviews)
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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Edamame
    Jesy T.

    Came in on Thursday for a date night and was super pleased! Didn't know this was connected to Akasaka and shares the same enterance. Our waiter was super nice. I enjoyed some edamame and dumplings as starters. The dumplings were steamed and so soft! Next we got our rice cakes which were just so delicious, but I just love rice cakes lol! For the final roll, I got the flaming K roll, which caught me attention as it had curry sauce! This roll literally came out fire. Overall, everything was delicious and brought out slowly to enjoy each plate individually. I paired this meal with a refreshing lychee martini that did not disappoint. Definitely will have to come back as the menu has so many yummy items to pick from!

    Fried oysters
    Melissa N.

    Walked in. Friday night. Per yelp, their hours were 7pm- whenever. I didn't catch the closing hours. We arrived at 720pm and the place was getting packed. There were maybe 3 empty tables left and we grabbed one of the last few. Parking for this plaza is plentiful but is also super packed. It shares it with so many other businesses and it's a huge plaza. We parked a little farther and walked. The entrance for this place isnt actually where the door is, it's actually right through the door of the restaurant Nextdoor. We walked in. Was greeted and told the hostess that we'd like to dine at Tapanomi. She said okay, grabbed a few menus and walked over and sat us right away before it got busy. We were greeted right away. Our waitress took our drink orders, explained the menu a bit and gave us some time to look over the menu. By the time she came back with our drinks, we were ready to order. Apparently we heard her saying all night that she was also the waitress but also making the drinks as well. :) We ordered a handful of things. Fried oysters, shrimp tempura (it came w/veggies), scallop and steak skewers, tuna hand roll, chicken skin, tempura roll, oyster roll (something like that), mushroom skewer, chicken heart and gizzards. Hubby's favorite were the fried oysters. My favorite was the shrimp tempura. Our least favorite and what we won't recommend and will not order again if we came back here would be the chicken skin. Gross! The chicken skin was basically a long piece of boiled chicken skin in sauce. The sauce couldn't help cover up the lack of taste. The grease and fatty texture was disgusting. It's boiled chicken skin. There's no other way to put it. Service throughout was good. The chefs even brought out some of the dishes themselves. Our waitress was busy but she checked up on us often. May come again, but honestly, after seeing this place on Instagram it seemed like it was legit good chill place/vibe and good food. The hype was definitely not all that.

    Takoyaki
    Millie S.

    Great dinner experience. We enjoyed the different plates we got which included the steamed gyozas, takoyaki, salmon tataki, salmon and yellowtail hand rolls, and a few different yakitoris and steak options. Favorite app was the takoyaki. I enjoyed the batter being more cooked and the sauces it came with made it super flavorful. The filet mignon steak skewer was my husbands favorite out of all the ones we tried. All the skewers had great flavorful and I would say getting about 3 to 4 with an app will fill you up. The kawa skewer was different from what are used to which is much more crispier. Theirs had more chicken meat with the skin. Just something to keep in mind if you were wanting to try it. Overall great great service and the vibes were very cute and intimate here.

    Hand rolls
    Ashleigh K.

    Tapanomi is a 10/10. Vibe is lowkey and intimate. Each set is set with cute chopsticks and a small dish. Food is extremely flavorful and was cooked to perfect. Servings are perfect for sharing. Every dish had top tier presentation. Fresh and tasty! This is added to my top spots in Orlando. The fried rice was one of my favorite dishes. It was huge and had rice and chicken and egg in it. The ribeye was extremely flavorful. I recommend getting their skewers that are cooked in front of you.

    Dumpling
    MY V.

    Stop in for a late night get together, placed wasn't packed so that was goood for us. We ordered plenty of items on the menu. The drinks were nice and strong. I wasn't a fan of the handrolls way too much rice. I did enjoy the dumplings as well as the fried grilled fish. Staff were friendly and attentive.

    Sam L.

    I don't even know where to start with this place Tapaonomi is that spot. You know when you find a restaurant that just hits on every level? That's this place. It's new, it's fresh, it's got a vibe, and I'm already plotting my next visit. No exaggeration I wish I was back in town just to eat here again tonight. The energy here is unmatched. Good music, great lighting, chill crowd it's got that "late night in Seoul" kind of feel, right in the heart of Orlando. It's stylish without trying too hard, and it makes you want to stay a little longer, order another round, and try just one more thing off the menu. Speaking of the menu... we tried most of it (don't judge me), and they do not miss. I'm talking Korean wings that are perfectly crispy and full of flavor, ribeye that melts in your mouth, and fried rice that had me low-key licking my fingers. No shame. Every dish had its own personality but still worked together like a greatest hits album. The best part? It's all affordable. You're getting top-tier flavor and presentation without your wallet crying at the end of the night. Plus, the staff? On point. Friendly, quick, and they actually know the menu shoutout to our server for recommending the perfect mix of dishes. Tapaonomi isn't just a restaurant it's an experience. Late night foodies, date night folks, or just anyone who appreciates really well-done Korean food: do yourself a favor and check it out. You'll probably catch me there next time, sitting at the bar, ordering the wings again.

    Chef Special
    Bouquet M.

    I celebrated my birthday dinner at Tapanomi and it was perfection. The chef created a custom strawberry sushi roll just for me and it was SO good!, and they surprised me with a boba-topped cake that honestly stole the show. The vibe was modern and cozy, perfect for a girls' night and the service was kind, attentive, and never rushed. Every detail felt intentional, and our whole group left full, happy, and already planning a return. Highly recommend for birthdays, date nights, or when you just want to treat yourself to something a little extra special.

    Carlos R.

    Great food, in a Japanese stile ambience.. cozy, familiar and busy. The service not too good but it's justified since they just opened and they good overnight successful. A place with great future. The drinks were good good.. The fifth start will be earned once the provide a service aligned with the expectation. Great place!

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    Wilson Rae C.

    Honestly this place a vibe. If you're looking for place to chill or have a nice date night. This is the spot. It's next door to Akasaka, another restaurant to dine and enjoy great food. Both Akasaka and Tapanomi are connected to each other restaurant. You have enter through Akasaka, where you check in to enter Tapanomi. Anyways, yes. This place is a vibe with the chill music, low lights, and little lamps on each table. It was all a very chill experience. Service was super nice. Our server was knowledgeable of the menu. She accommodated our wants and needs. The chef actually walk by a few times to check up on everyone making sure everyone was okay. Which I LOVE! Food was great as well. Very tasty. Each dish had their own unique and delicious taste. I got the matcha margarita as well, and it was so so good actually. Overall, would come again for everything this place had to offer for their customers.

    Mustabser A.

    Great place with excellent food and a pleasant atmosphere. Our server, Olivia, provided outstanding service and made the experience even better.

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    Brittany H.

    Love the vibe! The atmosphere is a 10/10 and Olivia was great. Quick, attentive and super sweet. The food was perfect especially dessert.

    Andrea S.

    I loved the cozy, intimate atmosphere of this restaurant, and the staff were incredibly attentive. We tried a variety of tapas, skewers, and rolls and each dish was packed with flavor and beautifully prepared. The Yuzu Margarita was a standout and paired perfectly with the meal. Even better, they're open late on weekends, so this spot is definitely making it into our regular rotation!

    Sofia O.

    This is my new favorite late night sushi spot. AMAZING service. The sushi, tapas, drinks, everything on the menu was phenomenal. The chef shin was informative and knowledgeable. Love the aspect of Japanese and Korean cuisine together. This chef and his vision will be taking Orlando's asian culture to a whole new level. I LOVED it here. 10/10

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    The service and food was wonderful! We had so many great dishes but my favorite was the seafood pancake. So great, definitely coming back!

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    our server Hannah was great! The food was great and the fish was very fresh. I would definitely come back again.

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    DOMU - Dr. Phillips - Richie Rich Ramen Lunch

    DOMU - Dr. Phillips

    4.3(970 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Dr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    RAMEN LOVERS If you want some flavorful ramen, and a dope atmosphere look no further. Domu is the…read moreplace to be. Things to call out: I don't believe they accept reservations so be prepared to wait because this place gets PACKED OUT. They do have outdoor seating as well as bar seating. I would say the longest I've probably waited was 45 minutes. The servers are great as well. The Domu wings were so flavorful! The ramen- oof 10/10. I love a good broth and the Tonkastu ramen had such a creamy, full and rich flavor My mouth is literally watering right now thinking about it lol. If you want something lighter but still have the flavor I would say go with the Miso ramen. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place.

    My husband and I came in, it was our first time and let me say I don't enjoy writing reviews like…read morethis but it's been on my mind for a bit since dining in thinking about how we were treated. The food was GREAT, our server not so much. We got there around 7ish, we were greeted by the host nice and friendly smiles and they told us it's about a 45 min wait for a table. They said we could grab a drink and apps from the bar while we wait. We got a couple cocktails from the funny bartender again super friendly and was happy to take care of us, my husband got the smoked old fashioned and I got the debatable fruit. Cocktails were perfection. Our buzzer went off early which obviously made us happy, the host took us to our table. We sat there, and sat there and sat there. Probably a good 10-15 minutes before we were greeted by our server. When our server finally came up everything just felt off. She didn't introduce herself didn't ask if we had any questions just asked if we were ready. We genuinely felt like an inconvenience. We didn't know she was our server but we actually thought she was a guest because we saw her at the table near us with a phone out just hanging out at a table obviously the entire time we were waiting. Anything that we asked she responded with a condescending tone. Again we felt like we were an inconvenience, I guess we were taking her away from her friends ?! We then ordered our food, the kimchi wings literally amazing, my husband got the Richie rich and I got the tantan. The tantan was oh so savory, creamy with some spice. SO GOOD. My husband ate the Richie rich so quick he didn't even let me try but he said was good. We wanted to order another round of drinks but she barely came by to see if we needed anything. She checked on us maybe once after we got our ramen. Now we wait for our check. And wait. And wait. I get up to heads towards the bathroom and I see our server hitting a vape right next to the kitchen preparing food. I know those things are way better smelling than cigarettes but that kinda made me disgusted. I just really wanted to leave at that point. We waved down another employee to get our check. We still didn't know her name until she finally brought the receipt. Hanna. And that was that. Super rude way to send us off. Just walked away after dropping off the check. No words. The food was great and everyone else was great , they didn't make us feel like an inconvenience but if and when we decide to return , we will make sure NOT to sit with HANNA again. And hopefully this isn't a normal thing that employees vape next to food thats getting prepared for human consumption.. Yuck.

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    Seito Sushi Sand Lake - Beauty and the Beast, Yellow Fever

    Seito Sushi Sand Lake

    4.5(2.4k reviews)
    0.8 mi•Dr. Phillips, International Drive / I-Drive, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$$
    Romantic vibe
    Fine dining

    Went here for magical dining and was really impressed by the quality of the food we had. Started…read moreoff with the crispy rice tuna and the fish tasted very fresh, which paired well with the sauce on top. Afterwards I had the Jalepeno Business roll which was good but I think I preferred some of the other rolls on the menu like the Yellow Fever. Lastly I had the Shibuya Toast which was delicious, I think many people would enjoy this but if you want something unique I really enjoyed the Ube Cheesecake my friend had a little more. Overall the ambiance is great here it's a perfect date night spot with the decor and moody lighting. Our server was also great as well.

    Truly exceptional and somewhere that you need to visit if you love seafood and sushi like me! The…read morequality of the sushi that I had was insane and the flavor profiles of everything were out of this world! While I did a to-go order, when I walked in there the place was gorgeous! Everything was very nicely decorated and there was more than enough seating. Even with so much seating, there were people waiting in the lobby as well! The staff got my order and I was out the front door very quickly. I decided ot get some Yellowtail Crudo and Hokkaido. The Hokkaido which was seared scallops, lobster, crab, tobiko and a couple other things was insane in the best way. The seafood was soooo fresh and the flavors blended perfectly. The yellowtail melted in my mouth and I was trying so hard not to inhale it because the portion was nice but I do wish it was bigger for the price. Overall a phenominal place that I will make it a mission to visit again when I am in Orlando!

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    Kabooki Sushi - Sand Lake

    Kabooki Sushi - Sand Lake

    4.5(421 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Dr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando

    we came here to celebrate a girlfriend's birthday and the food did not disappoint!! we devoured…read moreeach and every roll and i have to really say - the flavors and subtle changes in the different rolls were very balanced and delicious. i typically order sashimi but these rolls could make me a roll convert! :P the ambience and space is dark and moody with very tasteful lighting. as a foodie who likes to try new places, it is always a big compliment to want to try a space multiple times - i will most definitely be back!

    Wow, what happened to this place?…read more My wife and I came here about 8 months ago and it was absolutely magical..every dish felt like an explosion of flavor. We came back for our anniversary expecting the same experience and unfortunately left very underwhelmed. We ordered the Wagyu carpaccio again and it was nowhere near as good as we remembered. It seemed to be missing some of the aioli or something that previously brought the dish together. We also had a yellowtail roll and an eel roll, and both were extremely skinny and lacked that "wow" flavor. Last time, we had a torch-seared Wagyu-topped roll that was so good we literally paused between bites just to savor it. Service was phenomenal as always, and the ambiance is beautiful. However, by 10:30 they were already clearing tables and cleaning up the bar even though they close at 11. It made us feel like the restaurant was already closed. Really disappointing because our first visit was worth every penny. This time felt like a completely different experience, and unfortunately I'm not sure we'll be back.

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    Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi - Big-Eye Tuna Tataki

    Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    0.3 mi•Dr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$$
    Gluten-free friendly
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    Always delicious - never disappoints! Dragonfly has such a great vibe! Can't wait to go back!read more

    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

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    Surah

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    4.8(268 reviews)
    2.9 mi•Dr. Phillips, Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$

    I finally tried Surah Korean BBQ & Cuisine in the Dr. Phillips area. I had always heard it was more…read moreof an upscale, high-end spot, but their lunch specials are actually incredibly reasonable. I ordered the $18 Bulgogi hotpot, and it was pure comfort food--the broth had that perfect sweet and savory balance that hits the spot when you want a cozy meal. True to traditional spots in Korea, it came with six different banchan side dishes, and they even offer free, unlimited refills. Apparently, the K-pop group ATEEZ ate here twice when they were in town for their tour. It really feels like one of those "if you know, you know" low-key gems where visiting artists and local professionals go for authentic Korean food. By the way, September is the low season in Orlando--especially with the Magical Dining promotion happening at other local spots. Because of this, Surah has decided to close for lunch from Tuesday through Thursday this month. This means Friday is your only chance in September to catch their amazing, affordable lunch specials. Keep this in mind so you don't show up to a closed restaurant!

    Surah is a decent spot if you are eating with a group, though it definitely costs a bit more than…read moreyou might expect. We went with six people and ordered a few different things to share, including the seafood pancake. It had way more scallions than the ones you usually get at other places, which made it a little different, but I genuinely liked it. We also got the army stew, and it was a good size because it easily fed all six of us along with the other dishes we ordered. The braised beef ribs tasted good, but they had dry ends that were tough to chew through. Once you got past those dry parts, the rest of the meat was tender. Overall, it is a pretty good place to share a meal with friends, just keep in mind that the prices are on the higher side. At first, the service was a little slow but it picked up and our server was very nice.

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    Boiled Fish

    4.6(106 reviews)
    0.9 mi•International Drive / I-Drive, Horizons West / West Orlando

    We were here for dinner. The restaurant on weeknight does not have customers. We were the only one…read more It is kind empty for week nights. The order is very straightforward with the tablet and send to kitchen. The first appetizer was came out without much of wait. We got the Hunan style stinky tofu. They are different than Taiwanese style. The tofu is black and fried and top with chili sauce. It is interesting dish. We got the green pepper boiled fish sauerkraut noodles. The fish is good but the entire dish is ruin due to high concentrations of salt. It is difficult to east. The fish itself is also marinated with salt. Soup base is salty. This not good for high blood pressure patients. Even that I am normal person, I could not take it either. We left half of the bowl not touch.

    Boiled Fish is an extremely interesting Sichuan Chinese restaurant near Sand Lake. If you've never…read morehad Sichuan food, you might be surprised at the intense sour, spicy, and numbing flavors of their signature soups but if you are familiar I think this will fit the bill. We came on a Friday evening and were effectively the only people in the restaurant. You order on a tablet at the table, which I will say was a little grimy. They were out of many of the menu options and the only fish option was Sea Bass, which is fine but did push the price up. The space itself was very modern and clean except for the aforementioned ordering tablet. The restaurant is in a strip mall that has plenty of parking. We ordered a small Laotan and a Golden soup which come with a side of vermicelli or rice. The portion size is massive, which was great. It's a bowl of pure fish and veggies as the noodle is on the side and is plenty for two people to share with an appetizer or other dish. The soups themselves are incredibly flavorful. Sour, salty, spicy. There are a ton of chilis and peppercorns piled on top of the soup - be warned that you shouldn't eat these and if you're not careful they can easily take over the dish. This happened to my dining partner and if I went back I would request fewer, or even none. The fish is cut in a way that makes for a very satisfying bite and is very flakey and absorbs the soup flavor very well. The service here was interesting. Despite being the only customers in the restaurant, we were acknowledged a total of two times - once when we arrived and once when the food arrived and then never again. Overall, Boiled Fish has food and flavors that were totally new to me that made for a fun experience. The portion was huge and the flavors unique. If you go in ready for novel flavors and experience you will enjoy your time.

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    Hawkers Asian Street Food

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    3.3 mi•Horizons West / West Orlando
    •$$
    Full bar
    Catering service

    I'll be back just for their donuts - they are sooo good. Like a warm, airy cake…read more Other than the donuts, everything else was also absolutely delicious. I don't think that you can go wrong with anything on the menu! Two of my faves were the bulgogi steak and the twice fried wings. The ambiance was really fun, it's a cool spot to eat with friends. The service was great and our waitress was really helpful in picking out some recs on what to order. All in all, I really enjoyed this place and look forward to going back!

    I went to Hawkers on a Saturday for a quick bite. I got lucky to get seated immediately, even…read morethough there was a crowd. I decided on the 5 spiced old fashioned for my drink (14 dollars). The drink was good with some spices, but instead of a craft ice, they just used regular crushed ice, making the drink a bit watered down. For my food, they sadly no longer had the duck noodles, so I tried the CKT noodles (15 dollars) instead. They mentioned it would have a smokey flavor from the wok preparation, which I enjoyed. However, the noodles were quite chewy. The meats included shrimp, pork sausage, and chicken. The chicken and shrimp were enjoyable, but the sausage could have used a bit of a punch. I was able to get some sambal for heat, but it lacked flavor and it was a bit gritty too. At least there was an ample amount such that I could take some home for the next day. My server was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was the same. I did enjoy the audible music and crowd, making the vibe nice. I would definitely come back if the bring the duck noodles again, and maybe try another drink next time too. Overall: B-

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    Tapanomi - asianfusion - Updated October 2026

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