they don't miss here. Everything's always a hit. I usually go with the mentaiko udon which I…read morehighlyyyy recommend. The takoyaki is some of the best I've ever had. It's really cute inside and decorated like you're in a Japanese Izakaya. Arya is also the best server, he's literally everything you could ask for. He's also really consistent. EJ the bar manager is so friendly and makes the absolute most banger drinks. What I've always admired especially is how upscale it feels in there while having many items that are affordable. I've been multiple times and have seriously enjoyed it every time!!! If you love Japanese food, you've gotta try it.

I really wish I could give this place a better review but unfortunately, I didn't have the best…read moreexperience on my first visit here. My husband and I made a reservation to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were sat quickly which was nice but the restaurant is very loud, almost like everything echos off each other. It's not a very romantic ambiance. We ordered two drinks, two appetizers, and three entrees. I ordered the yakisoba noodles with shrimp and chicken, and they brought the dish to me without the shrimp. They corrected this and gave us an additional entree made correctly, but our waitress seemed irritated that we were served incorrectly and it was awkward. They also never brought out one of the appetizers and when we brought this up to our waitress when paying for the bill, she didn't apologize or anything, she just left to the back of the restaurant, then came back in silence and handed me the handheld pay thing that had the appetizer deducted. Before we left, we ordered a dessert to go and they packaged it up for us. When we got home and went to eat the dessert, it seemed like almost a joke when I saw the size of the matcha tiramisu. It literally was TWO bites worth that we paid $10 for, and it was not very good. It's just mascarpone cheese with matcha cake and matcha powder. Not much flavor at all. It was also weird that throughout the night, they never acknowledged our anniversary. Normally I wouldn't care, but it was weird that they asked me if it was for a special occasion, if they don't use that information for anything? Outside of the dessert, everything we ate was good, but the experience will keep us from going back to this restaurant.

This place rules. I highly recommend it to everyone. First of all, they have the best edamame I…read morehave ever had by far. It may seem odd to mention that in a review for a steakhouse, especially when their steak is also absolutely stellar, but it is really that good. The hibachi chef was skilled both as a chef and as a performer and all the food was cooked perfectly. The prices are also very low for the amount of food you receive - $37 buys 10oz of filet mignon (which is already a better price than a lot of steakhouses) but that then also comes with a huge quantity of rice, noodles, and vegetables, as well as a salad and a soup. We ate our fill and then also had like a week's worth of leftovers. It's certainly not somewhere we can afford to come super often, but it's an excellent deal for what you receive. One thing to keep in mind though is it's really cold in there, presumably so that working with the hibachi all day can be tolerable. Since customers don't stand over the hot grill the whole time you should bring a sweater.

We used to love this place and it was really one of our go tos but we did not have a good…read moreexperience recently when we went. Our calamari appetizer was undercooked and even when they took it back to refry it, it was still undercooked. In addition, I was told the soup was beef broth and I don't eat beef so he told me I had to pay extra to upgrade to a non-beef option which seems very unreasonable when it should be included in our meal. A server later told us it was chicken broth so I unnecessarily had to pay extra for the miso soup... The hibachi was good still and overall had a good flavor. We did not like our server, he was quite rude and even after being told by a different server that we would not be charged for the UNDERCOOKED calamari and miso soup, we got charged and when I asked him about it, he came up with excuses. They eventually comped it but he was very rude. I don't know that we will be going back, there's better hibachi in Jax if this is how the service is going to be.

Garden is very interesting. Restaurant inside look wide but oily on floor…read more Food is good. We had mignon with shrimp. And steak with shrimp, and short ribs. Steak is really tender. Shrimp also juicy!

Been here several times and always enjoyed it. The food is always very good and we love the show…read more Definitely planning to come back - one of our favorite spots.

If I could give them more stars I would. We stopped at Hiro after a long drive and we just ordered…read moretake out. We decided to eat in four pieces of sashimi. We ordered two salmon nigiri and two yellowtail. To go, we ordered the Mexican roll and the dragon roll. The yellowtail nigiri was so flavorful and melted in my mouth, the salmon was also tasty but nothing compared to the yellowtail. 10/10. The rolls were also very good. We devoured them on our way back home. Great place. They have karaoke night on Wednesdays. They also offered us a complementary cheese cake bites that were yummy.

First time dining here, and I'll definitely be back!…read more The sushi was fresh, delicious, and perfectly prepared. The service was friendly, attentive, and polite. What really stood out was that the chef came out before we left to ask how we enjoyed our meal. It's always nice to see a restaurant that genuinely cares about its customers' experience.

Finally made it here. Service was fantastic. Was immediately brought to my somewhat private table…read more Given menus. Shown button on the wall to call for service. Looked over the menu and was in a pho mood. The special looked tasty with added variety-ramen, crispy chicken, chicken bao and unique lemonade made with sparkling water. Was served very quickly. I ate the egg first-- perfection. I tried all the condiments on their own with a spoon full of broth. I loved the Shichimi togarashi but the pepper sauerkraut was phenomenal. I ate both in bites of broth and on my bao. I've had a better bao but seriously nothing to complain about here. The chicken was well seasoned, not dry but not juicy. The broth was not as spicy as I would have liked. The ramen noodles were acceptable. I'm definitely headed back for the omurice! Can't wait! Not sure why all my menu photos didn't show up. Anyway, check it out!

So I finally found my way to Kyuramen. Upon being seated I discovered that they have a great lunch…read morespecial. It's any ramen off the menu, a pork bao or an order of gyoza and either a Thai iced tea or a lemonade, all for sixteen bucks. The ramen was quite decent (and spicy!) and the bao was tasty, too. The tea was well made and refreshing. I also noticed from looking at the regular menu that they serve omurice. Am definitely trying that next time! Service was very kind, friendly and efficient and the place was immaculately clean with a cool vibe and layout. If you're near there between the hours of 11:30 and 4:00, it's definitely worth stopping in to take advantage of this great lunch deal. And don't scoff at it being a chain - some chains (like this one) are good. Kyuramen 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904)647-5772

Sushi was good habachi was steamed rice and a protein of choice was definitely expecting fried rice…read morefor 14$ for a bowl

I ordered a Poke Poke Bowl via DoorDash. The delivery was quick and efficient…read more The food was outstanding with fresh tuna and salmon and fresh veggies and fruit. This all over sushi rice. Beautiful presentation and absolutely delicious. I was impressed %. Thanks to all who helped create such a pleasant experience.

We dined in for my birthday and we had a great time, everyone was very friendly and very very nice…read more The hostess even checked with the Chef weeks before I made a reservation to ask if they could accommodate me because I have Celiac Disease (I highly recommend calling beforehand). She also gave me directions to the restaurant because it was in a plaza and I wasn't from the area and didn't want to be late. The omakase experience here and the sake tasting was fantastic. Every dish was so precisely made and plated and we got tonwatch it all from the Chef'scounter. We were given explanations for everything we had that night and they made everything gluten-free because two of us that night were gluten-free. The omakase is in the back of the restaurant as well sectioned off from the main restaurant and bar. The space is beautiful and it even has and outdoors seating area with a large (maybe fake) Sakura tree. They made my birthday dinner very special and I appreciated that a lot. The sake tasting was also just as fantastic. The sommolier explained every sake and even let me take a quick photo of the bottle so I would be able to remember it. The Final dish was a gluten-free cheesecake. If I lived in JAX I would come here all the time. I highly recommend it! Everyone was great and all the food was fantastic.

Came here for my birthday and did the full Omakase experience. What an amazing experience!…read moreDelicious food and drinks. Right from the get-go you were in for a flavor adventure. The chef was very detailed and even explained every dish. My wife and I loved it so much, we're already planning our next one! Worth every single penny!

Our experience at Wasabi Steakhouse was disappointing because we felt rushed out. Our waiter, Luke,…read morewas actually great--he was attentive, pleasant, and provided good service throughout our meal. The issue was with the hostess. Before we had even asked for the check, she brought it over to our table, which immediately made us feel like we were being pushed to leave. I hadn't even gotten the chance to finish my second sparkling sake martini before the check was placed on the table. We were still enjoying our drinks, our conversation, and our time together and had not indicated that we were ready to go. When you're dining out and ordering additional drinks, you shouldn't feel like you're being hurried out the door. I want to be clear that this was not a reflection of Luke's service at all--Luke was great. Unfortunately, the hostess rushing the end of our visit really changed the overall experience and made us feel unwelcome.

When traveling to Jacksonville for work, I decided to stop here based on Yelp reviews. I came on a…read moreweek day, but still waited 30+ minutes for one person for hibachi. In the future, I may steer away from here for that wait as I imagine it could be 1+ hours if dining on a weekend. What I Ordered: - Mule: decent in flavor, but served in a regular cup. Pretty disappointing as the copper mug is iconic for a mule, and also keeps the beverage cooler; which was much needed when by a grill as the dining room was quite warm in June. - Hibachi Steak & Scallops: the scallops were seared a little too long, but the steak was cooked well. Appreciate offering the extra rice and veggies as I took leftovers back to the hotel. It's always fun to see your food prepared and any theatrics the chefs decide to do. Overall, it was entertaining but I found the temperature inside pretty warm. I wish there was more circulating air. I had asked for a $20 bill to be broken into smaller bills, but the server didn't return after my request for 15+ minutes. Due to the hot temperature, I ended up leaving with the $20 as a tip. Bit frustrating as I hate when you pay the bill, and your server disappeared into thin air. Decent experience, but fairly average for the hibachi style dining I've had across the country.

A Delicious Experience at Modu Ramen!…read more We recently had the pleasure of dining at Modu Ramen on Baymeadows Road, and what a wonderful experience from beginning to end! One of the highlights of our visit was getting to meet Chef Kim, who came out personally to speak with us and walk us through the menu. He took the time to explain the different dishes, flavors, and ingredients, which made the experience feel so much more personal. You can truly feel the passion he has for what he creates. ‍ And a big shoutout to Christian, who took such great care of us throughout our meal. The service was attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. It made us feel right at home. We started with the Vegetable Gyoza and Corn Croquettes -- both were delicious and the perfect way to kick off the meal. For ramen, we had several different bowls so we could experience a little bit of everything: Beef Bulgogi Ramen -- tender beef bulgogi with chicken broth, a soft egg, Naruto, and bok choy. One thing I really appreciated is that if you don't eat pork, you can substitute the broth, making it easier to find something that works for your preferences. Curry Tonkotsu Ramen -- rich, flavorful curry broth with chicken, mushrooms, and corn. So comforting and packed with flavor! Vegetable Curry Ramen -- a delicious option for veggie lovers, with that wonderful curry flavor and plenty of satisfying ingredients. Of course, we couldn't stop at the food! Mango Sake -- fruity, refreshing, and such a fun pairing with the meal. Butterscotch Latte -- sweet, creamy, and absolutely delicious. A perfect little treat alongside dinner. And then came dessert... and this was definitely something special! Mango Bingsu -- light, refreshing, and full of mango flavor. Tiramisu Bingsu -- such a fun twist on traditional tiramisu! Creamy, indulgent, and the perfect way to end the meal. What I loved most about Modu Ramen was that it wasn't just about having a good bowl of ramen. It was the whole experience -- the welcoming atmosphere, Chef Kim taking the time to personally explain the menu, Christian's wonderful service, and all the different flavors coming together to make the meal memorable. If you're looking for a place to enjoy comforting ramen, creative dishes, and genuinely warm hospitality, Modu Ramen is definitely worth adding to your Jacksonville dining list! Modu Ramen 8602 Baymeadows Rd Jacksonville, FL

Modu Ramen - One of the Best Ramen Experiences in Jacksonville!…read more What an incredible meal at Modu Ramen on Baymeadows! This was easily one of the best ramen experiences I've had in Jacksonville. The flavors were so authentic that with every bite, I felt like my taste buds were taking a trip back to Japan. I loved that the ramen is customizable. You can choose vegetable, chicken, or pork broth, adjust the spice level, and select from different curry and spice options. This makes it easy to create a bowl exactly the way you like it. We tried the Vegetable Gyoza, Corn Croquettes, Beef Bulgogi Ramen with chicken broth, soft egg, naruto and bok choy, Curry Tonkotsu with chicken, mushrooms and corn, and Vegetable Curry Ramen. Every dish was flavorful, and the portions were generous and hearty. The Beef Bulgogi Ramen was a standout for me, with an amazing combination of Japanese and Korean flavors. The curry ramen had a wonderful depth and authentic spice. The broths are incredibly rich and flavorful, and you can substitute the broth if you don't eat pork. I've had similar styles of ramen in Japan, and Modu Ramen really brought back those flavors. The spice, depth of flavor and overall authenticity were outstanding. My taste buds were honestly in food-flavor nirvana! And I have to mention the Mango Sake--my favorite drink of the evening! We also enjoyed the Butterscotch Latte. For dessert, we finished with Mango Bingsu and Tiramisu Bingsu, both delicious and a refreshing way to end such a flavorful meal. Chef Kim was amazing and personally came out to talk with us about the menu and the dishes. You can tell he takes great pride in what he creates. Christian provided excellent service--friendly, attentive and quick. Modu Ramen isn't just another ramen restaurant. The combination of authentic flavors, customizable bowls, generous portions and Korean-Japanese influences makes this place special. If you're looking for some of the best ramen and authentic Japanese flavors in Jacksonville, Modu Ramen should definitely be on your list.

Last minute stop for lunch. Great price for Lunch special. Three rolls for a great price. Rolled…read morefresh. Came out quickly. The menu is pretty extensive. The service is friendly. The place is clean. IT wasn't crowded. They were able to make changes for allergies and were very careful for a severe allergy.

Tried this place for the first time and it was okay not the best. Service was decent as well the…read moreambiance is quite intimate as well quiet in the restaurant Here's what we tried Clear soup & miso soup - 8/10 it was good nothing was wrong there Seaweed salad - 5/10 wasn't the best, taste a bit odd to me + no flavor. California, Philadelphia, rock and roll and spider roll - 6.5/10 some stuff were abit interesting in the roll that I didn't really like. Overall it was a great experience to try but I wouldn't say I would come back though.