This place is like actual vibes. The experience with the atmosphere and staff being so friendly,…read morekind and helpful is absolutely top tier. The food on the other hand is where truthfully it wasn't my flavorite. I will say, there are a TON of food and it all was pretty good but there was better things that I enjoyed more than others. We got the rice with egg yolk, dumplings, cornbread, free ice cream for my bday, and KFC wings. The dumplings and ice cream were fire, but the others were like okay. Definitely willing to come back and maybe try more, especially for a good happy hour with good drinks. But it won't be at the top of my list for places if I'm hungry in the area truthfully.

My wife and I visited Hakucho for dinner yesterday on a Saturday night. We had reservations for…read more6:30pm but still had to wait about 20 minutes for a table to open. Once seated we shared a variety of dishes over the course of the evening. We started with the Root Chips & Dip. The chips were nicely crisp and the tofu dip was creamy with a hint of spiciness. The Mushroom Karaage was super crisp and smokey and paired with a creamy garlic mayo dipping sauce. The Avocado Skewer was creamy, filled with a yolky egg and paired with a flavorful ponzu sauce. The Hamachi Crudo was my favorite dish of the evening. Fresh sliced Hamachi was marinated in a sweet ponzu sauce and sat on a juicy marinated sliced watermelon. The Chicken Thigh Skewer was juicy and smokey. Finally, the Shrimp, Scallop & Rice had savory sticky rice and tender scallops and shrimp all marinated in a milky broth. Overall, Hakucho is a nice tapas style spot perfect for a date night in downtown Lakeland.

Just moved to the area and I'm so happy to have found this gem!…read more I was immediately met greeted with big, warm smiles and instantly knew I'd have a pleasant experience. Our server was polite and attentive. I love being checked up on even when I don't really need anything! I had the most fun-looking sushi roll (sandwich-salmon) & it was as good as it looks. My boyfriend ordered the Sushi Regular which came with a selection of sashimi, a California roll, soup, AND a salad. We also had the Jalapeno Hamachi as our appetizer. The portions were generous and we left feeling satiated and happy. I'd definitely recommend this place and I look forward to my next visit already.

We weren't fans. Not worth the price on anything besides the sushi. Took forever to get our food…read more Appetizers at extremely over priced! Sushi was good though.

I've come here a few times for lunch or dinner and the staff have been amazing and the food has…read morebeen spot on. The portion sizes were pretty decent too.

Comfortable, Unique, Delicious, Great location! INSIDE:…read moreunique decor, Japanese, though American hits playing, cozy, very clean. SERVICE: I was seated quickly, given gracious service and attention and had a smooth experience. The food comes out quickly and the servers move quickly to keep everything harmonious. THE FOOD: although a smaller portion than anticipated, i enjoyed the plating and the appetizers. The soup was classic and the salad was fantastic! The dressing is perfect and the vegetables crunchy! The fried rice and noodles were a bit underwhelming, more oil than I'm used to and the vegetables were overcooked. The salmon was tender and melts in the mouth. Skin on. I was very amazed to see vegetables occasionally cut into shapes. Overall, I'm impressed by details such as the fish bowl bar, soup, salad, shapes in vegetables, location, and service. I would like to see the taste improve on the entree. I understand the portions and price are fair due to location.

This place serves Japanese and Taiwanese desserts. The decor inside is fun and they have a clean…read morerestroom. We ordered the Taro Milk Tea and Biscoff pancakes, both were really good! We would come back again.

I have been hearing about the new Japanese bakery in Lakeland and been wanting to try it out, and…read moreit did not disappoint! The main thing I wanted to try here was the fluffy Japanese pancakes. But a good heads up to know is they take about 20 minutes to make because they have to cook at a really low heat. So if you go there to have those make sure you're not needing to be somewhere right after- we didn't have time to wait so I will be back for those for sure. They had so many options that sounded good but ended up trying a jelly pudding that was in the shape of a capybara. They have other animal puddings too like a duck and cat. It was so cute and tasted as delicious as it looked adorable. The peach boba tea we had was great too. It was sweet and a little sour and packed with flavor. The tapioca pearls were cooked and soft like they should be. I also loved the vibe in here. It's crazy how different the inside looks from its last tenant that was Twisted Sugar, a cookie place. It's so color and so much more inviting inside now, and a good amount of seating even for being a small place.

Sushi Masa in Lakeland is definitely worth checking out! The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and…read morebeautifully presented, and everything we ordered was delicious. The portions were great, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. You can really tell they care about the quality of their food. Whether you're a big sushi fan or just looking to try something new, I'd definitely recommend giving Sushi Masa a try. I'll absolutely be coming back!

I love this place! Great sushi all you can eat and great price $23 pp…read moreXoxoxoxoxo Remember not to fill up on the soda lol

When we go here it's always pleasant and clean. The staff is very friendly and prompt. The food…read morecomes out very quickly and hot the portions are incredible. Just absolutely delicious

Amazing people. Amazing service. And most importantly AMAZING FOOD. The owner is awesome. And you…read moreshould definitely give this place a try

It took several visits to Oksumi for me to realize just how special a place it is. Oh, make no…read moremistake, I knew that I liked it from the first visit, but it took a bit of reflection, and a bit of exploring the menu, for Oksumi's charm to really unfold, before me. Read other reviews, and the phrase "nothing fancy" keeps appearing. Another reviewer calls it "simple" and "to the point." This, right here, is the soul of Oksumi. It isn't a restaurant using the idea of ramen as a canvas for the ego of a chef looking to reinvent the dish. It is a ramenya, and its menu is a love letter to ramen. It does not need to uplift or reinvent ramen, because ramen is already perfect, as it is. One does not taste ego in Oksumi's dishes; one tastes respect, care, craftsmanship, and balance. Perhaps most importantly, one tastes every ingredient, and one tastes the role that every ingredient plays in the whole of one's ramen experience. As I explored the menu, as I tasted each element in my bowl, I found myself, again and again, noticing the quality of each element I tasted. The karaage is crisp, juicy inside, and its notes of melting fat aren't lost, even against a spicier base. The tonkotsu is silky upon the tongue, the shio clean but not at all simple, a subtle medley of salt, chicken, and the transparency needed to let the more delicate elements like the cilantro and bean sprouts express themselves, even as the fresh garlic and bonito express themselves more assertively. Oksumi's care and attention to balance encourages one to see these simple, elemental forms of ramen not as "basic" in the slightest, but as works of art expressed in their own whitespace. Approach the shio here not with the need for every space to be filled. This dish is a culinary Gokui no Uta. If you think there is something, there is nothing; if you think there is nothing, there is something. Over a fragile moment with calamari, in which I reflected that I had never once tasted a rubbery or greasy piece of squid at Oksumi, and in fact, had never tasted a *better* piece of squid, not even in my years on the California coast, it really came home for me. Oksumi is a place in which I stopped consuming, and started appreciating the "something-there." I wandered the menu, from tonkotsu black garlic (a flavor hurricane) to simple shio and the robustness of vegetarian Nagoya-style ramen, and let myself dissolve into the moment, into the Kai, the "something-there" that manifests when one's mind stops playing with its expectations and assumptions, and simply experiences. My happiest moments, as a diner, happen when a meal silences my unreasonable, arrogant, chattering mind, and brings me to a lighted door of experience somewhere between the late Leonard Cohen's semi-contrition and the late Anthony Bourdain's quiet confessionals in moments of being a stranger at a table. Again and again, I return to Oksumi, to understand what ramen *is*, and to humble my difficult, noisy mind to a level of quiet that can appreciate the Kai, the "something-there" that appears only when the mind is still, quiet, and allows itself to experience without a commentary track of judgment. Calling Oksumi "simple" is the highest praise one can pay it. Its ramen does not *need* adornment because its ramen is as adorned as ramen might ever need to be. Your attention is the substrate upon which Oksumi's elemental, straightforward ramen expresses itself. This place is an underrated treasure.

Well I thought I had a pic of my ramen bowl with extra noodles but alas I have failed. So you'll…read morehave to take my word for it that it was good. The staff are very polite and attentive. It's nothing fancy just a good food. So if you're looking for something simple and to the point give it a try.

The sushi tastes fresh, the bento boxes are good, and pad Thai and curry dishes have excellent…read moreflavor. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Very basic. Really miss the bean sprouts. Only took a few bites. Very little chicken as well. The…read moresushi here is better and more satisfying than this entree.

My wife and I had a day date. We had the spicy curry ramen and the black garlic ramen with Thai…read moremilk tea and a Taro milk tea to drink. The food is so good and well prepared. The staff are friendly and kind. We will return for sure

I visited My Ramen for lunch earlier today and had a nice experience. I tried the Edamame and Black…read moreGarlic Ramen. The Edamame were lightly salted, and beans were nicely soft and tender. A nice snack. The Ramen was delicious. The flavorful seasoned broth was rich with garlic flavor and aroma. The ramen had a nice mixture of soft savory noodles, tender pork with a hint of melt in your mouth fattiness and a crisped outside, crisp bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, and scallions and a nicely soft-boiled egg. Overall, it is everything you would want in a ramen.

I accidentally ordered the spicy miso ramen instead of the veggie miso ramen and when I got my food…read moreI realized there was pork on it. I informed the supervisor and she was very accommodating even though she didn't have to be. She offered to remake my food for me and I'm so glad she did because it's some of the best ramen I've had! Extremely satisfied with the customer service despite my mistake and I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area again.

Ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen and was disappointed and saddened by the poor preparation of…read moreingredients. The pork belly was undercooked, raw and chewy inside. The half egg was overcooked and un marinated. At least the green onions were plentiful, and the broth and mushrooms were flavorful. Atmosphere inside the Joinery was loud and uncomfortable, with many children running around unsupervised, throwing trash and slamming items around. Very few chairs had back support and none had any padding. Hospitality could've been better, too.