Our daughter wanted to visit Sushi Masa to celebrate her birthday this year. Okay, no problem,…read morewe'll go for lunch with a group of six (one of which is a kid). Let's start with the food... the AYCE sushi option includes several items other than sushi. Things like gyoza, fried rice, teriyaki chicken, fish, or vegetables, tempura, miso soup, etc. The big bonus is that the meal also includes a soft drink and ice cream for dessert. At $20.95 this seems like a great deal. There certainly aren't endless options to the sushi, no spider roll or cowboy roll at lunch time. Also, no beef teriyaki or tonkatsu. But I don't think complaining is valid based on the price. The place is decorated with Japanese style artwork on the walls. It's pretty clean for as busy as it is. And the hosts are good about greeting patrons upon entry. The server was okay. Drinks went dry a few times and ordering additional food was delayed here and there, but they were pleasant and when present they got the job done. My only comment about questionable process is this... like many other establishments, parties of six or more are charged an automatic 18% gratuity. This isn't the issue, the tip was on the bill, the server didn't mention anything. Ok fine, the notice is on the menu. Bet when the credit card slip came for signature, a tip was requested on the slip, with recommended amounts provided. No mention was made that the tip was included on the bill. A lot of folks might unknowingly "DOUBLE TIP." I think it's good practice to mention that patrons can augment the tip if they wish, but remind them that the tip was included. Overall, the experience was pretty good. I imagine we'll be back at some point.

I ate here for lunch and All You Can Eat is $20.95. They a decent selection from appetizer,…read moretempura, teriyaki entrees, fried rice, various sushi rolls, and more. Sodas are included with the price. For $20.95 AYCE is reasonable for lunch. This why I gave them four stars. Service was decent. She was very attentive. The dining room is clean and they have ample seating. It appears the have several location in Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.

It's pretty good, but it doesn't really stand out. I think the owner is fantastic-she came around…read moreoften and really made an impression. She was super helpful, friendly with kids, and made sure we had everything we needed. The other staff-not so much. There were a couple servers where you could tell they really care, but some would stand around, not really help with anything or just do the bare minimum and the owner would be fixing stuff behind them. The food was good-not great, but not bad either. For the prices you're paying it's pretty equal. I think one thing they could really improve on is making their own yum yum sauce. It was definitely Terry Ho's and while it's not bad it definitely takes away from the hibachi meals, it's not great-yum sauce is like a hibachi staple. It's just little things where it could be so much better with just a little extra attention to detail and extra steps. We probably won't be back any time soon but for a quick sushi fix, not a bad place!

The food here is good and the service is very friendly I would recommend and I would go backread more

Lovely atmosphere and outstanding service. This was our 4th visit and my husband tried the steak…read more He usually gets grilled salmon. He enjoyed the steak as much as the salmon. I had the Bloxi sushi which was delicious. My son had a poke ball and said the flavors were great. We also tried the hot ginger tea. Yum yum . We had an avocado appetizer that was warm.with shrimp and scallops. Very good. And a piece of turtle cheesecake was gifted to me to celebrate my birthday. We'll be back.

Here is the completed review with your additional details incorporated:…read more I recently visited **Kalbi Ichiban** in Pensacola, Florida, located in the area of town where I grew up. It was good to return to familiar surroundings and find a restaurant offering a different dining experience. The interior is attractive, clean, and inviting. The restaurant also offers Korean barbecue, with tabletop grills built into several booths. It is a nice option for families, groups, or anyone interested in a more interactive meal. I went specifically looking for authentic Korean food. Having experienced Bulgogi while serving in Korea, it quickly became one of my favorite dishes. Most chain restaurants do not do the dish particularly well, so I decided to give Kalbi Ichiban's version a try. My waiter, **Carson**, was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout the meal. He checked on me regularly without being intrusive and made the overall experience even better. Carson receives five stars from me. The meal came with Bulgogi, rice, and a choice of soup or salad. I selected fried rice and started with the hot and sour soup. I also ordered a side of kimchi because, in my opinion, a Korean meal is not complete without it. The hot and sour soup was excellent. It had great flavor, was well prepared, and was easily one of the highlights of the meal. The fried rice was good, although nothing about it particularly stood out. The Bulgogi was tender and very flavorful, but it was wetter than traditional Bulgogi. Authentic Bulgogi is normally much drier, with the marinade cooked into the meat rather than leaving it with a gravy-like consistency. Even with that difference, the flavor was enjoyable. The kimchi was also very good and added the right touch to the meal. Interestingly, the hot and sour soup was spicier than the kimchi. However, different regions of Korea prepare kimchi in different ways, so the level of heat and flavor can vary considerably. Overall, I was pleased with the meal and would rate the food **8.5 out of 10**. After adding a couple of cocktails, I was also pleasantly surprised by how reasonable the final bill was. I would rate the restaurant **two dollar signs out of five for price**, making it a good value for the quality of the food, service, and atmosphere. Kalbi Ichiban may not serve Bulgogi exactly as I remember it from Korea, but it delivered a flavorful and satisfying meal. Combined with Carson's excellent service, the inviting atmosphere, and reasonable prices, it was an enjoyable dining experience and a restaurant I would visit again.

Favorite for sure! I drive to this hidden gem from Baldwin County, Alabama just to get a fix! Fast,…read morefriendly and fresh! Never disappoints!

The crunch on the chicken is next level! Super good and better than expected. Nice find! I got the…read moreteriyaki chicken and the sear on it out a crunchy sweet glaze all around the chicken! Comes with vegetables too so I can offset the oiliness somewhat ! You get your money's worth too! Service was quick and the wait was just about 5 minutes. I like seeing they were busy and have a poki bar for lunch. Staff were nice and inviting. I'll be back! I had to edit this down to 4 stars due to 5 stars reserved for the healthy options. This one was very good tasting but not that. Update | I came back and got the poke bowl and they've earned the 5 stars!! Poke bowl: Tuna, Salmon , Cucumber Corn, Seaweed salad, Masago Half Salad / Brown Rice base SUPER HEALTHY! Place was packed at 5:30 PM Wed.. my order came in about 10 minutes though.

I ordered the creamy chicken ramen…read more The broth was rich and flavorful without being too heavy, and the noodles had a really good texture. The chicken was tender, and everything came together into one of those bowls that's just comforting from the first bite to the last. Portion size was solid too, definitely filling without feeling over the top. The restaurant had a calm, relaxed atmosphere and the staff was friendly and attentive. Food came out hot and fresh, and service was smooth the whole time. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving a warm bowl of ramen.

My husband and I ordered a poke bowl and pork ramen, and unfortunately, we were very disappointed…read morewith both. The poke bowl had a huge amount of fruit, tomatoes, and very large slices of cucumber, with very little meat. We were expecting a poke bowl, but it felt more like a salad bowl with a few pieces of protein added. The ramen was also not good. The pork chashu in particular tasted awful and was not enjoyable at all. Unfortunately, the service made the experience even worse. Our server was very rude, and the overall atmosphere felt unwelcoming. In fact, it seemed like everyone there was having a miserable day. Sorry, but based on our experience, we definitely do not recommend this place. There are plenty of other places where you can get much better food and service.

got my self a big meal with some rice and ricepaper roll with peanut butter dipping sauce today and…read moreit was so GOOD!! this is a real Vietnamese food yall have to try once. if yall looking for somewhere to try Viet food for the first time. This place is SUPER HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! super good food, super good service!!

My 8-year-old son chose pho for his birthday lunch. I said okay, you get to pick the place. This…read moreis the place he picked mostly because they have awesome milk teas. The restaurant is nice, but it kind of has an identity crisis of sorts. It was certainly some American type restaurant in the past, and you can still see it. You can also however see the Asian flair. Most importantly, it's clean and comfortable. Personally, I think their pho beef broth is delicious. The milk teas are, too. What kind of keeps me from rating this place with five stars is the pricing. It cost more than $100 for four bowls of pho and three milk teas. No starters, no desserts, just pho and drinks. Will we be back? I'm not sure, but I imagine we will.

We visited Momotaro Ramen & Sushi at 4pm on a rainy Friday and were quoted an hour wait--which…read morehonestly felt like a great sign for a new spot! It's clearly already drawing a crowd. The menu offers a nice variety of ramen, sushi (fairly priced), and specialty dishes. Like many new restaurants, they're still working out the flow of service, and it showed a bit during our visit. We started with appetizers, which were accidentally delivered to the wrong table. Thankfully, we had ordered a "safety" sushi roll because it ended up being the first thing to arrive after quite a wait. Not long after, my ramen came out--and wow... absolutely the standout. Hands down some of the best ramen Pensacola has to offer. That alone will bring me back! We did eventually receive the missing cheese wontons and gyoza after mentioning it to our waitress, but they were underwhelming. The wontons, in particular, had no cheese filling--just a fried shell. My husband ordered a spicy beef dish that didn't quite match the menu photo, and the "fried rice" was disappointing--more like steamed rice with soy sauce, lacking flavor and texture. Overall, the ramen is the clear winner here and worth the visit. Just go in expecting a lively, loud, and crowded atmosphere, and a bit of a wait while they find their rhythm.

I'm disappointed with this place. The picture of the menu isn't the same with the food that they…read moreserved. I ordered their appetizers menu named Shrimp tempura which show only shrimp tempura, but when the appetizers came, the shrimp tempura is only two and the rest is assorted veggies tempura. I talked to the waitress and manager about it but as always they cannot do anything. Basically no substitution. I also asked if I can pay more to get more of the shrimp tempura and they said it's not possible. I tried other menu and it's just tastes ok. They charged 20% tip for the big party (6 people or more) The place is clean and the decoration is nice. Hopefully they can fix the menu picture to reflect the actual food that they served.

I have been coming to IHeartBento for a long time…read more I always enjoy there sushi rolls (Argo Roll &' G Dragon Roll) the two rolls with steak are really good. I also enjoy getting a fresh tea, I keep it simple with the Mango fresh tea &' Mango popping boba. I've also tried their Bento Boxes &' it's so much food and delicious as well, can't go wrong with that option. The owner is always so nice &' the people at the counter have a great attitude.

Was in Pensacola for a soccer tournament and my son wanted Asian food. This place was nearby and…read moreeasy to find. Cute restaurant with very attentive service. The menu has a lot of options, from sushi to bento to poke. The food came out quickly, was delicious, and was prepared beautifully. They have teas, smoothies, and Vietnamese coffee as well. This is an underrated gem, so give them a try!