I Took family every one enjoyed it Fast,great food good vibes fast service…read moreRestaurant to visit for sure! Good place!!

Armature Works is one of my favorite spots in Tampa! It's the perfect place for lunch with so many…read moredelicious food options all in one location. The atmosphere is always fun and welcoming, making it great for families, friends, or even a casual date. I also love that it's pet-friendly outdoors, so you can bring your dog along while enjoying the beautiful Riverwalk views. There always seems to be something happening, from live music and markets to seasonal events, which makes every visit a little different!

This was seriously one of the best bowls of Ramen I've ever had. I ordered The Otsuka Ramen and…read moreadded Karage Chicken to the bowl. The Karage Chicken was fantastic and will be added onto any bowl I purchase here in the future. The Karage portion was generous and seasoned well with a perfect batter that held up in the broth. The spice level of the broth was perfect. It was perfectly spicy and gave the bowl a nice kick. This would not be a good pick if you can't handle a spice kick in your bowl. Also included in my bowl was sliced pork, thin sliced beef, nori, bamboo, mushrooms, shredded red pepper, cilantro, egg, bean sprouts tomatoes, and black fungus. Everything added a nice balance to the bowl, and left full. The service was very prompt and pleasant. I was in awe how quickly my bowl came out during dinner rush. When I come back, I am looking forward to trying the black garlic bowl.

Came here in a group of 5 and there was plenty of seating including a very long table in the middle…read morethat could seat a very large group. The menu has just enough different types of ramen to order from, or you could opt to create your own. I ordered the Ultimate Tonkotsu White ramen. It was very tasty and had a generous amount of toppings in the ramen. I'm usually disappointed when my ramen is 90% noodle and not much of anything else which I understand might be the "authentic" kind, but honestly I prefer to have more substance in my ramen. The broth was also flavorful and I had no complaints about my food. Service was fine. Overall, I enjoyed dining here and would come back.

This was our second time dining at Wagamama Tampa, and once again the food, presentation, and…read moreservice were absolutely outstanding. Chef Joel made our experience unforgettable. He came to our table to personally explain the Tokyo Fries, introduced us to the new Shrimp Bao and the new Crispy Rice with Yuzu Ponzu, and shared the inspiration behind the dishes. Everything tasted incredible, and you can tell how much care goes into every plate. We've been to Wagamama in the UK, but the Water Street location is truly exceptional. Chef Joel has been amazing both times we've dined here. He even took the time to talk with my daughter about the food, and it completely made her day. She talked about the experience for the rest of the day! Thank you, Chef Joel, for the amazing food, your passion, and for taking the time to visit our table and make us feel so welcome. Great job, Wagamama Tampa! We'll definitely be back.

We were really hoping to find a spot with a great atmosphere, awesome vibes, and tasty food for our…read moreSunday night dinner. We checked out a bunch of different restaurants, but they were all booked up. So, we ended up booking Wagamama for our dinner on Sunday night. After finding roadside parking near the restaurant, we checked in at the register and were shown to our table. Our server greeted us and provided us with menus. Following a discussion among ourselves and with our server, we began our order with a lychee martini and a coconut drift for drinks. For appetizers, we selected the Bang Bang Cauliflower, which our server highlighted as a very popular option, along with chicken pot stickers.For our main courses, we ordered the chicken pad Thai, Karage Chicken Strips for our toddler and the chicken firecracker dishes. Our drinks arrived first: a Lychee Martini and a Coconut Drift. The Lychee Martini contained a significant amount of vodka, so much that my spouse could only manage two sips. The Coconut Drift was better, but it still had an excessive amount of sugar. We got our Bang Bang Cauliflower appetizer. However, upon tasting it, we found it wasn't cooked properly. It tasted like they simply coated the cauliflower with sauce without properly cooking it. We were disappointed to have to return it. Following that, our chicken pot stickers arrived. The chicken pot stickers were just okay, without anything particularly noteworthy about them. They weren't even properly cooked around the edges. Both appetizers we ordered turned out to be disappointing. Our dinner arrived and included Pad Thai and Chicken Firecracker. Both dishes were just alright; they could have been better. Compared to how other reviews described them, they didn't live up to the expectations set by those reviews. We couldn't get the Chicken Karage Strips we wanted for dinner. We ended up having to comp the whole thing because even though the restaurant wasn't that full (only about 70-75% empty), we had to wait a super long time for the food to be ready. Our visit to Wagamama was so disappointing that we may not return. We were unhappy with the food, the service, and the atmosphere.

I stopped by Token Ramen Hibachi for the first time since it is conveniently situated right next to…read morethe LA Fitness. I brought my girlfriend, her son, and mine along for a casual meal.I ordered the pork ramen, and the broth itself was absolutely delicious--rich, savory, and hit the spot. However, the chashu (pork belly slice) was not quite what I was expecting and fell a bit flat for me compared to other places. I'll pass on the crab wontons next time, but the overall ramen bowl and the quick, easy location make it a decent spot to check out after a workout.

This spot offers a mix of noodle dishes and tea with boba. I ordered a tea with boba, and it was…read morereally good. The boba was very fresh and chewy. I also liked that they let you adjust the sweetness level to your preference. The interior is a bit small, and most of the seating is communal, so it might be a little challenging for larger groups. The space itself was clean, though I did notice the restroom door wouldn't lock. Hopefully that gets fixed soon. Overall, the drink was excellent and I would definitely come back.

Loved our visit to Haiku Tampa! The ambiance is modern and stylish with lots of great photo ops…read morethroughout the space--definitely a spot with a vibe. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making our experience even better. We kicked things off with some well-crafted cocktails that hit the mark--balanced, refreshing, and beautifully presented. For food, the udon noodles were a standout--perfectly cooked and customizable with your choice of protein. The shrimp fried rice leaned a bit on the sweeter side for my taste, but the portion was generous and satisfying. The real winner of the night was the short rib--tender, full of flavor, and easily my favorite entree on the menu. A solid spot for a night out with good food, drinks, and an aesthetic setting.

Recently visited Haiku for a friend's Birthday Dinner and had some items I loved and some that I…read moredid not care for. To start the crab cake was amazing. Didn't need all the micro greens for garnish on top but this could be overlooked because taste and flavor was amazing. The tuna tartare was super tasty as well and I would definitely order this again same comment for micro greens on this dish - didn't need this and found myself moving it off the dishes to actually enjoy the item. The two not so favorite dishes for me were the fried rice topped with fried chicken. While chicken was very tasty the rice was extremely basic. Could have used eggs or other ingredients to elevate this dish. Also the Volcano roll was extremely disappointing. Normally the volcano topping is cooked or (torched) and this topping was cold and very unappetizing. Would not recommend this roll. Overall this place is a hit or miss. Service for our large party wasn't bad and everything came out pretty quickly!

Tried out the lunch bento ($18) at Izakaya Tori in South Tampa and it was incredible value for the…read morequality. Everything from start to finish was top-notch. First off, the miso soup actually had great depth of flavor instead of just tasting like overly salted hot water. The krab salad was hands-down the best I've had, it doesn't have that fake taste at all. The lunch bento also comes with 6 pieces of sashimi with really good portions, and even the basic salmon roll packed a punch of flavor. You can tell the rice is well-prepared because it really makes the roll. Service was exceptionally attentive. I actually stopped by the restroom before sitting down alone at the bar, and by the time I walked over, ice water with lemon and menus were already waiting for me at my seat. The chefs had the food out super fast since I caught the start of the lunch rush, but even during past dinner visits, the wait times have always been short. As a solo diner who likes to take their time eating, the server was attentive without ever making me feel rushed out. The interior has a clean, loungey, authentic feel to it. I will definitely be back!

It's a small place with limited places to wait and you'll likely have to wait. They don't take…read morereservations for parties smaller than 6 I believe but doubly check me. My friend and I waited about 50 minutes on a Friday night at 7PM. Cool atmosphere and great food! Dancing crab 8/10 Izakaya special 7.5/10 Passionate salmon 7/10 Bagel roll 7.5/10 Yummy roll 9/10 Gyudon 9/10 Spring rolls 7/10 This has been the best sushi I've had since being in the St. Pete / Tampa area. It has enough options I think everyone could find sushi they'd like. I really liked how they had a more extensive menu of foods. Not just hibachi style but dishes such as the gyudon which was great! The beef was slightly more fatty than I'd like but I would get that everytime I go. I highly recommend trying this place out. I plan to return to try more things.

Chanko is so cool. It's like an old school diner and I am here for it…read more You walk in, order everything from a kiosk, and then they call your name when your food is ready. I'm old school and I HATE ordering at kiosks. Like it stresses me out more than it should, but they have pictures of EVERYTHING on the screen, which made ordering approximately 900 times easier because apparently I need to SEE my food before I can commit to it. I got the pork belly okonomiyaki and my husband got the chicken katsu with rice. Mine was really good... BUT THAT CHICKEN KATSU. I kept eating his lmaooo. I'm already planning my next visit just so I can order the chicken katsu. Food came out super quick and everything was delicious. Can't wait to go back

Awesome food at a reasonable price in a cool environment…read more I got the chicken katsu rice bowl with the spicy Chanko sauce on the side. SO much chicken with a side of Japanese pickles + slaw. The value is great and they offer a few sodas, beer, and sake. Eclectic seating area & touch screen ordering makes the dining experience quick and easy.

Ordered online takeout Which was all gluten free & dairy…read morefree All phenomenal High protein, healthy and delicious Order was on time Nice ambiance Nice servers Ordered: Garlic edamame Side grilled chicken Side steamed vegetables Ribeye soup with all extra veg & meat Side of chili hot sauce Garlic edamame - amazing the flavor was outstanding Side grilled chicken - juicy, little char yum! Side steamed vegetables - simple & fresh Ribeye soup with all extra veg & meat - the best of all - basically super flavorful pho without noodles Added a little of their homemade hot sauce So good I ordered again within the week

Not much to say other than their sushi and pho is some of the best I've ever had, great cozy…read morelocation.

I stopped by for an early lunch and was the only person in the place. It's cute inside, with…read moreplenty of seating, and the server was prompt and friendly. I tried the Kyoto's Shiro Tonkotsu ramen: pork belly and shrimp tempura, egg, bamboo slices, bean sprouts, mushrooms, fish cake, scallions, seaweed, and ramen in a pork and chicken broth. Very flavorful and delicious with plenty of noodles. However, the fact that it came with only one thin slice of pork and one piece of shrimp was disappointing. To drink I had green tea (they have no artificial sweeteners, so bring your own) and water. Don't get the water - it was 'off'. All in all a decent experience.

So I'm a bit of a snob for ramen and honestly I've been spoiled on Los Angeles , the broth itself…read morewas pretty good , the portion of chicken great however It's just missing a couple things , one being the richness I look for in ramen , tonkotsu usually has a denser mouth feel with bold flavors this was a somewhat watered down version of my expectations. I have yet to have a ramen experience that wows me in Tampa maybe one day .

I was looking for a quick lunch near my hotel and decided on Asiatic based on the reviews. It was a…read morelittle late in the afternoon so it was quiet in there. I was solo so they sat me at the bar. I thought they had more of a lunch menu with specials, but it's just the dinner menu, but you get a free spring roll with the purchase of an entree. I decided on chicken pad see ew and asked for it very hot. Pretty quickly my food came out and the portion was large. Enough so that I took some back to the hotel for a late night snack. It did have some heat, but not nearly as hot as I thought for the very hot option. overall the flavor was delicious and I enjoyed mu lunch. The service was pretty cold, but not overly rude or anything. I saw a lot of people doing takeout, which based on the cold service and lack of ambiance, I would probably do so myself next time.

Cute place with absolutely delicioussss food. We got pad Thai, bbq & pork belly street noodles and…read morethe tonkatsu as well as gyoza and samosa appetizer plus some sake and plum wine. Everything was delicious and delivered fast! We did have to check it to cash out but that was no problem. They absolutely hit the spot and the owners were lovely.