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    Tapanomi

    4.3 (42 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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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.

    Moonpie Tower dessert
    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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