What? Are you serious? This place was delicious. The dumpling tower? The whole duck? Pork belly?…read moreAll of it. Just order all of it!!!! 12.03.2026

This was my first time at Hales Blackbrick, and all I can say is that it's worth the hype. Though I…read moream a little more critical with Asian food since the best Asian food are found at a little hole in the walls. It was overall a great experience. I went on a Wednesday night with a big group. Brittany was taking care of us. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and the background of the history of how the restaurant came to be. The place had a dark moody vibe with art works from Basquiat. The menu was stacked with a great variety of good items. We started with the dumplings, (not pictured), and all the food we had looked amazing! Now, to the how the food actually tasted. I would say that it exceeded my expectations. I've had food from an upscale modern Asian type restaurant, and most of them left me disappointed, but this one wasn't bad. I don't even like Brussels stouts, yet it was really good, even tried the Gator! I was told that the eggroll was good, I found it to be okay. But everything else was great. At the end of our meal, Richard Hales himself came up to our table and asked us how it was. Highlight of the night. Presentation, good food, great service, and good company. I would say this was a very pleasant experience and would definitely visit again.

Came here after getting a great hair cut from Anthony's next door…read more Started with the Naan bread appetizer and Fried egg rolls. For our main course we had the Wok Stir-fry with chicken and the pink shrimp nachos. Both dishes were wonderful! Finished off our dinners with chocolate mousse,another winner. Service was a little slow because it was busy. Dress warmly as it tends to be chilly inside.

Wonderful food! Truly unique! This was our first time and we will return. Creative dishes. Good…read moreportion sizes. A bit on the expensive side, but totally worth it.

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!

Terrible from start to finish. Waited 25 minutes at hostess stand without anyone coming to help…read more Ended up seating myself and waiting another 15 minutes for a waitress to help. Food is terrible - they even forgot the egg as a part of my ramen and brought me a frozen egg when I mentioned the missing item which was disgusting. Octopus is so tough and chewy. Terribly cooked from frozen. Mango sticky rice is absolutely horrendous. Nothing like what you expect. Temperature is terrible - they don't use A/C so it's incredibly hot and humid in restaurant. Avoid this place at all costs.

Popped into WAGAMAMA, a popular WATER STREET restaurant for dinner and it did not disappoint…read more My server Veronica was on her A-game. I started the evening with their chili Margarita. It's a spicy one but adds a nice kick to the meal. Tonight I enjoyed the pork potstickers and for my entree, I had the steak Bulgogi. Love, love, love the dining experience tonight and can't wait to be back!

Yelp lemme do a lil half star…read more I mean idk dude. It's one of those places that's good. It is. Like I enjoyed it. But it's also a chain and like nothing really stands up and out. It's good. But like is that the extend of it. Yeah, prob. I don't want to undermine things. Menu is large. They have a happy hour situation. They have mad options. Thumbs up but my doors stayed intact and were not blown off. Cool location. Sat at the bar, felt comfy. Now what I will say. Had an interesting sugar baby's scenario playing out next to me. That's cool. Water street is good for that - I'll tell you that much. So maybe the key takeaway. Good location. Good food and does the job.

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $40 02/02/2026 Our son who lives in the area was interested in trying this place with us and we were definitely intrigued - as not only do we like trying new things, but what we read about this place sounded great! The smaller plate concept is perfect for me, as I really enjoy trying a few bites of multiple different things and this format enabled all of us to sample a variety of dishes on the menu. I'm almost 4 months behind in getting these pictures posted and getting the review written...but the positive memories of everything that we tasted are still pretty strong. Since the list of the dishes we ordered and tried is quite lengthy and there wasn't a single one of them that we didn't like, I'll just list everything that we ordered here and you can find pictures of each below as well as in the embedded video. For our dinner we had the following (see the order form we filled out at the restaurant below as well as a QR code to see pictures of all of their menu items in the pictures below): - Spicy Cucumber Salad - Soup Dumpling w/ Pork (6) - Pan Fired Bao Bites (8) - Dan Dan Noodle - Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Fried Rice (Chicken) - Beef Pancake Roll - Zen Chili Wontons (6) - Signature Xlb Sampler (6) If you found this review helpful, please Share, Follow & Like.

Zen Dumpling offers a variety of small 1-2inch soup dumplings as well as tbe larger XL's. The small…read moreones are fine but nothing to call you to come again. Beverages seem limited - Typical cold ice tea is unavailable.Water was served in a metal can. As noted in other reviews they are likely to seat you wherever if you allow it - seats facing the front door will have you staring into the sun in the afternoon or early evening. The service was fine otherwise. The whole thing would be ok if they stuck with the 'local authentic dumpling shop' vibe consistently including price, but cost was high for what you get.

I was skeptical with such good reviews - for a mixed Asian menu with such reasonable prices... but…read moreboy was I proven wrong. The food is delicious - despite the "chain restaurant" exterior the interior was classy and clean! The service was EXCELLENT, and the kitchen was fast - and I cannot express to you enough that photos do not do it justice - this place is delicious.

The food very tasty and fresh. You get greeted as soon as you come into the door even when you park…read moreyou can smell the aroma of the food.

This is a great spot to pop in for lunch. It's bright and airy... you walk in, peruse menu & order…read moreat the front desk. It's fairly quick and they bring you your food when it's ready. All of the servers I've experienced are very friendly. They have many different kinds of tea also, but I haven't tried any yet. They all look really tasty and you can add different toppings to customize your tea. The egg rolls are a favorite for me and my husband- they're so delicious & crispy. We order it with siracha & soy sauce instead of the sauce it comes with- simply just a personal preference. I usually get the Spicy Tuna Avocado salad but they don't always have it. (which I'm ok with because they make sure the tuna is fresh) I have gotten the shrimp and mushroom rice platter before and it is very tasty as well. My husband loves their Bahn Mi sandwiches- he tries a different one every time and always is very satisfied! If you are in downtown Tampa, I would suggest you definitely check out Fusion Bowl. Many different options and very fresh and delicious.

I ordered the chicken teriyaki with a side of egg rolls. The food was cooked well, but it lacked…read moreflavor. There are sauces on the table, but if you enjoy seasoned, flavorful dishes, this place probably isn't for you. I had to rely on the table sauce just to get some taste, which isn't the same as food that's cooked with flavor. My order came to $28, which feels high for food that's this bland. I won't be back.

As someone with more than three decades in hospitality, I rarely hand out five-star reviews…read more Hawkers earned one. I visited before a Rays game and was immediately impressed by both the service and the food. The staff was attentive without hovering, the pacing was excellent, and the entire experience felt polished and intentional. I ordered the Bibimbap with bulgogi steak, tofu, fried egg, kimchi, vegetables, gochujang, and crispy rice, along with two spring rolls. What stood out most was the balance. The dish delivered heat, sweetness, savory depth, texture, and freshness without relying on heavy sauces or excessive portions. Every ingredient maintained its own identity while contributing to the overall flavor of the dish. Too many restaurants create flavor by drowning food in sauce. Hawkers does it through seasoning, spices, and technique. There was no puddle of sauce at the bottom of the bowl, no overly sweet glaze, and no greasy heaviness. The rice absorbed flavor without becoming soggy, and the kimchi, vegetables, egg, tofu, and bulgogi worked together beautifully. The spring rolls were equally impressive. Light, crisp, delicate, and perfectly executed, with a thin wrapper and just the right amount of crunch. What impressed me most was that I left satisfied, not stuffed. The portions were thoughtful, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the flavors were layered rather than overwhelming. Since moving to Florida, this ranks as one of the best restaurant meals I have had. Highly recommended.

Hawkers offers quality Asian style cuisine that does not disappoint. The ambiance feels like an…read moreopen air Asian market at night. Food seems to be mostly tapas style offering small plates for sharing. I ordered the the chili wontons, chicken wings, and Hong Kong sticky ribs. The ribs were the favorite but everything was great. Portion sizes are small, for example the plate of wings only comes with 3 wings. They are priced accordingly. Service was great throughout the experience, and we were seated immediately on a Saturday night at 8:45. Overall I would recommend and return to Hawkers.

Came here for Saturday evening dinner. We made reservation a few days in advance. Place was super…read morepacked and a little loud. Service was exceptional, actually ever helpful since the menu is huge and it's hard to know what to order, waiter was showing us pictures of the dishes. I did find the menu to be way too large and overwhelming. I would prefer to have it smaller. It took us awhile to figure out what to order. The vibe is very similar to the "meat market", pretty loud, old men on a gear with super young women drinking. We were seated far away in the corner and we were happy about that. They had non alcoholic cocktails, but server told us that they all super sweet and he recommended virgin mojito. Which was very good. We ordered miso cauliflower, which was great, and the portion was pretty decent. Crispy rice spicy tuna was amazing, we loved it. We also had salmon tartare and island maki sushi. Everything was exceptional. We got recommended to get a cheesecake and my husband loved it but I didn't like it at all. I was expecting more Asian style but it was super American overly sweet cheesecake. I don't like very sweet food, so it wasn't my thing. But they did have hot tea which was great to end the dinner with.

I really like this place. The ambiance, the vibes, the food, and the service. I've been wanting to…read moretry to place since they've opened, but never made it there until recently. Let's start with drinks -- perfectly crafted cocktails. I got to try everyone's drink around the table and I enjoyed each one. I ended up ordering a Grass Tiger myself and then a Lychee Martini. For food, we ordered enough to share with the table. We went with a Midori Roll, Lobster wagyu, Crispy Rice, Hamachi Sashimi, Toro Sashimi, Crab Noodle, Panang Beef Short Rib, and a Yellowtail Jalapeño. Everything we ordered was pretty damn delicious. The only thing I can pick on is that the crispy rice wasn't as crispy as it should have been and most likely sat at the cooks station for a while before making it to our table. The people at my table usually order this and said that this was a one off. Overall, this is a great place for dinner. I'd love to come try it out for lunch one day if provided. If not, I'll be back regardless.

A core memory was made this evening. The wait and anticipation to dine at Fortu was worth it. My…read morefriend and I chose the prix fixe option, with sake pairing, for our dinner. Each course surpassed the prior. The ambiance was lively, yet the service was personable. I highly recommend. I ordered the Cucumber Salad, Shrimp & Lobster Dumplings and Wagyu Ribeye. I don't recall the dessert, but one of the dishes was ube ice cream.

This is a beautiful restaurant but with a very uncomfortable setting. We waited 25 minutes past our…read morereservation time to be seated. The hostesses were not welcoming, and the service from our waitress was mediocre. The food was the most disappointing part of the experience. The quality and flavors of our dishes were far below what one would expect from a Michelin level restaurant. Everything felt quite basic, and the dessert was the worst of all, it was inedible due to its cloying sweetness. There's a valet parking service at the restaurant's entrance. To get a discount on the valet fee, you need to get your ticket stamped in the restaurant. With the stamp, the fee is $10.00, while without it, it's $20.00. This was our first and last time visiting this restaurant.