Chinese food in Florence! Started with shrimp chips as appetizer. Other delicious appetizers-…read morevegetarian fried dumplings: Shrimp dumpling, fried spring rolls - excellent! Korean bbq- tasted more like stir fry Flank steak, not a typical Korean bbq, but very tasty; stir fry tagliatelle - good; chicken curry and the miso ramen with tofu - meh. Udon with shrimp- good. Service - very slow, restaurant was a little busy

This is not a restaurant. Was informed they only do catering. Nice people. Yelp needs to fix…read morethis.

Was craving some Asian food and found this spot for hand pulled noodles. Based on the kitchen, does…read morelook like noodles are authentically hand pulled each order. You can choose between many different types of noodles (thickness). The flavor of the broth is ok - needed more flavor but not bad. Skip the soup dumplings - definitely frozen out of a bag and heated.

Hand pulled noodles were fabulous, I've been twice in two weeks! Kind staff! Great broth and fresh…read moreingredients. I also recommend the "dry" noodles, get them a little thicker and it's perfect

Last month, we visited Florence and stayed for one night. Our hotel was only a couple minutes walk…read morefrom Chilli Casa! We wanted to eat Chinese food that night and luckily were able to find this spot in our search. They are located in Florence's "Chinatown". There are Asian markets and a couple of different restaurants that serve Asian food. We were able to walk in and be seated immediately. Staff was very nice; we had great conversations with them ;) Food: we got cauliflower griddle, ma po tofu, beef ramen in szechuan special sauce, japanese ramen with pork & boiled fish with pickled cabbage. Their menu is pretty extensive... not gonna lie, it was a bit overwhelming, 13 pages BUT much appreciated. Lots of options and you're bound to find something you'll like. Overall, the food wasn't too bad. I don't expect to find the best Chinese restaurant in Europe. The boiled fish with pickled cabbage was very salty and oily. I had the beef ramen & it was okay but again, very oily... wasn't spicy just oily. If you're a soup drinker, this soup is not really drinkable. Ma po tofu was also extremely salty. So salty that it tasted spicy. I would only suggest getting the cauliflower. I am rating them a 4/5 because finding a Chinese restaurant was actually pretty hard in Florence.

Someone needs to shut down this racist place, we ordered an appetizer and ate with chopsticks then…read moreafter we ordered our main course, they started to bring the food one at time not together and brought us forks. No one asked for them! And none of the other tables got them. I was so furious and annoyed by this disgusting racism that I said no repeatedly for them to take them off the table. After that our food came out cold and they never came back to check on us. They also never brought our dumplings. I went to the manager and he just laughed under his breath in front of me. This is a sad establishment and unfortunate. Never go to this place or support this type of piss poor performance. You're better off going somewhere else.

what an experience! so many options to shop and eat. could have spent so much more time here…read more everything we ate was delish!

Located in the San Lorenzo district, just a few minutes' walk from the main train station of Santa…read moreMaria Novella), Mercato Centrale is a vibrant food hall experience housed in a historic market building (very similar to the Time Out Market franchise across Europe). From the outside, it looks like a grand, iron-and-glass structure typical of European markets; inside, it opens into a bustling, multi-level space filled with food vendors, communal tables, and constant movement. The vibe is energetic, social, and slightly chaotic in a fun way - perfect for grazing, group dining, or trying multiple cuisines in one visit (from Italian to American to Mexican!). We stopped in for a quick lunch at around 2pm on a Wednesday; there was plenty of seating at high-top tables, and QR codes on paper menus make it easy to explore all the different food vendor options. It's also a fun activity to peruse the market, taking in different sights, smells, and flavors. All of us ended up opting for Schiacciatas (large Italian sandwiches that are a staple in Florence) from Massimiliano Parri, which all ended up ranging from €10-12, depending on toppings - yes, it's more expensive than what you'd get from a traditional schiacciateria, but you're also paying for the market's location and convenience. We appreciated the fact that they shave the meat right in front of you! My schiacciata came with freshly shaved ham atop crusty white bread, slathered with burrata cheese, and sprinkled with arugula and figs (I opted for no additional olive oil, since I found the ham quite rich already). I loved the contrast of textures and flavors, though I will say that the bread ended up cutting the roof of my mouth! All in all, Mercato Centrale is a bit touristy, but still miles better (and cheaper) than most "Italian" sandwich places you'd find in the US (pro tip: save your receipt for free use of their bathrooms). The variety can't be beaten, prices are reasonable for a central market, and it's steps from some of Florence's most iconic spots.

The menu at Gangnam had a little something for everyone. We went at lunch time and there was no…read morewait and no requirement to order off the BBQ menu, their kimchi is solid. They have decent versions of the go to Korean dishes like kimbap, ddukbokki and Korean cold noodles aka nengmyun. If you are craving Korean food after a week of Italian food, this is the place to be.

I am incredibly disappointed with our experience at Gangnam Ristorante Coreano, which completely…read moreruined what should have been a special high school graduation celebration for my son.The moment we walked in, the staff was entirely unwelcoming. They immediately cornered us to ask if we had a reservation, yet we watched them let other customers pass through the door right after us without asking them the same question. The waitresses seemed completely bored and visibly bothered whenever we asked for service. In fact, when we asked for assistance, the waitress seemed irritated. It was incredibly disrespectful and unprofessional.Unfortunately, the food did not make up for the toxic attitude. The beef was incredibly tough, and the rest of the meal lacked flavor--likely because the hostile atmosphere ruined any chance of enjoying it. On a hot evening, the only thing welcoming about this place was the air conditioner. The air was cold, and the service was even colder.I will never go back to this establishment, not even for a glass of water. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere if you want a warm, respectful, and pleasant dining experience in Florence.

Centrally located, fast & friendly service, and reliable good Chinese food when you need a break…read morefrom standard Italian cuisine. We enjoyed the sizzling beef, salt & pepper chicken, Mama's fried rice, and chicken & corn soup. Plenty of seating in a clean comfortable ambiance. We dined here 3 times in a week (really needed a break from pizza & pasta!) - I would definitely recommend this spot.

After a few days in Italy and being Asian, I think I'm up to eating Chinese food again. Husband…read morefound this Ristorante Alfani which is a walk from our apartment near the Ponte Vecchio bridge and I'm not lying that we went there again the 2nd night. It's worth the walk. It's funny that the place gets crowded starting 9pm for dinner (such late eaters in Italy). Place is very clean, serves chopsticks and fork+spoon. Come and enjoy the meal just like us!!!

We all ordered ramen, but it was disappointing. The soup was excessively salty, and the noodles…read morewere cut into tiny one-inch pieces, making it feel like a more upscale version of instant ramen. Frankly, I would rather have instant ramen. Awful! At 7 PM, right as they opened, the first thing they informed us was that we had one hour to finish eating, even though there was no line and the restaurant was absolutely empty. So far, this has been the worst restaurant experience of our trip.

If you're coming from the U.S., don't bother coming here. The ramen is fine but it isn't as good as…read moreyou can find in the U.S., we felt "meh" about the food here. Maybe if you really desire something other than Italian cuisine!!

This is the fantabulous sushi, the one and only you find in the very heart of Florence…read more These little plates are a joy for the palate and eyes, prepared express in front of you and served with taste. The ambience is fancy and tranquil, servers are kind and they always have suggestions that go with your meal. It's the place where you want to take your date as it's intimate and gourmand. Just love it!

Kome was good, but wasn't anything spectacular. We went for quick sushi bite & it was perfect for…read morethat. You sit around a tiny conveyor with various sushi options and pick what you want to try. The price is associated with the plate design. Very expensive! It's good that you can try a good variety, but for 30€ for 9 pieces of sushi rolls...yikes! We didn't leave full, but we weren't going to keep eating there. Love the concept, liked the sushi...it satisfied my need for sushi.

4.2 stars. We were…read moretired of more pasta and pizza. So we are looking for something else in Florence. Truffle ramen 9.5€ -4.8 stars- Ramen is handmade. One full table spoon of truffle sauce and the combination is devine! There are 2 pieces of large cha siu, half fatty and half lean. If soup is more hot, it would beat most ramen places in US. Salmon fried rice. 5.9€ -4.0 stars- Hugh portion. Tasted good. Oyako don (chicken and eggs with onion over rice) 6.8€ -3.6 Stars- egg is over cooked. Taste is similar to normal Japanese restaurants. With air conditioning and clean restroom. Hard to find in Italy.

We all ordered 10.50 bowl, no upgrades and water (we only drink water). Was 70.00+ for 4 people,…read morethey added 20.00 to sit down. It was cramped, the food was not great, and the service was AWFUL. We had a much better experience at John Borno's ate there several times.

For a ramen place in Italy it's not bad, but if you've eaten a lot of ramen in your life it's…read moredefinitely not up to standard, also the ramen is has some strange ingredients in it, including cabbage or lettuce in it. Service was great, and ambiance is really good as well.

OMG what I ate was not ramen and sushi by any measure. I have eaten sushi and ramen throughout the…read moreUS, Asia and parts of Europe and never ever have I been served lettuce in a bloody spider roll before. Like seriously?! WTH?! I had the ramen ajisen as well and that was rubbish too. Listen man, What makes ramen ramen is the noodles, the broth and the taste/texture of the meat. The ramen ajisen I had was off on all 3 counts, like wayyyyy off. I can't possibly understand how this restaurant garnered these many good reviews?!?! I walked out of there disappointed & annoyed. However, I'm giving this place 2 stars for the general decor, ambiance and the server was friendly. And Oh, the bottle of Asahi was pretty good. After all, it's bottled beer so they can't possibly mess that up.