After an adventure travel day that involved flash floods, ground stops, falling trees, chainsaw and…read morea tractor I was just looking for someplace quiet, close and light and Mizuki came up a half mile from the hotel. Nice little place hid in a strip mall. You order at the counter and they will bring it to ya. Seems most business is carry out as that was very brisk. Service was very friendly. Neat little place. The miso was out immediately while they made the poke bowl. The soup was tasty with quite a bit of seaweed. The poke bowl was a nice size and was as tasty as it was pretty. They have fountain drinks and some bottle drinks. I needed water to hydrate after the day's adventures. Definitely someplace to put on my will return list if I am back in the area.

Tried this place last minute for lunch. For a walk in strip…read moremall place, the prices seemed really high. I ordered the Salmon & avocado poke for $17.07 and it turned out to be mostly rice and very little avocado.

So glad we have a very good Asian/Sushi office in Porter's Neck. I like that it caters to multiple…read moreAsian flavors, Japanese, Thai, and Chinese. The freshness of the food is evident in the taste. The food is also plentiful and shareable. We started with Blue Crab Ragoons which were freshly made. We then shared the seasonal Fire & Ash roll. When it came out I was skeptical of the "orange colored mush" on top but that is exactly what made the roll. The mush was tuna that was slightly smoked. All of the ingredients within the roll were very fresh and the roll was huge. The Angry Tiger was wrapped in white seaweed and included both spicy tuna, salmon, and shrimp tempura. Excellent. The General Tso Chicken had the right level of spice. The ending was the best. Tempura Fried Ice Cream which is a seasonal specialty. Vanilla ice cream covered in a dome of pound cake and fried topped with a drizzle of strawberry and chocolate. Service was terrific. My drink was continually refilled and the server was super nice. The entire staff was always looking out for everyone even if it wasn't their table. It was a lovely day so we ate outside. Pretty good seating outside. Inside has a cool vibe...coastal blues meet Asian design. Everyone leaves with boxes because you get the portions you pay for.

Went with a group that had been there before. I had the seafood and fried rice dish, it was really…read moreamazing.

The BEST sushi period. Friendly knowledgeable staff for sure but sitting at the bar is most fun!…read more Advice, get there 10-15 minutes before they open for no wait. The word is out. Everyone in the area knows this is the place for fresh sushi and it fills up fast. Also, the best is never inexpensive. Be prepared to spend some money.

Made a reservation even though it was just me and it was a good thing. This place was packed…read more Seated immediately by a very sweet hostess. First one in and I walked from the hotel Lela only 1/2 mile away. At the recommendation of my super sweet server I tried the fire cracker shrimp which was a regular specialty on he table placard. I also noticed the cod miso which intrigued me so I order it. What brought in though was the Hamichi Kama which I ordered also. On top of this they brought out a black seaweed/gyoza sample. The. On top of that since it is my birthday week they brought me the green tea mocha. Wow to say I am stuff was an understatement. So since this was a progressive ordering situation which I created the food came out sort of mish mash. I started with black seaweed / gyoza sampler. It was awesome. I would have ordered more had I not already ordered . Then I moved on to the bang bang shrimp. 8 breaded shrimp with their version of bang bang sauce. Plump shrimp with a chili sauce. Not bad. The sauce was just a chili style sauce and so left some to be desired. Then the cod miso came out. Wow. Super hot and had actual chunks of cod and veggies in it. Very good. Then the Hamichi Kama which came out. Amazing. I had this before in Japan and in West Virginia. Amazing. Definitely a recommend. Then they brought out the green tea mochi with green tea ice cream. It was the best I have ever had. Amazing meal definitely needed the walk back to try and walk some of it off. The restaurant is small and reservations are highly recommended. Definitely worth the trouble and I plan to return in the future to try some other items.

Ever had hibachi from a drive-thru? Yeah, me neither until today! I was on the hunt for a quick,…read morehealthy, veggie packed lunch and rolled up to this spot that's basically hibachi meets fast food. It was like a culinary plot twist! The presentation? Spot on. Everything looked fresh, like the veggies just did a face mask or something. First bite though, it was a little... let's say... zen if zen means 'bland.' But fear not! They give you these magical little sauces that are like flavor superheroes. One splash, and my meal went from yoga calm to full-on dance party! If you're in the mood for hibachi but don't want to wait, check this place out. Just be prepared to unleash the sauce!

Very good food and very friendly staff! Thank you Sam for always putting the customer first!read more

The cucumber salad is a must-try. It has the perfect balance of heat and is seasoned to perfection…read more It's simply delicious! The miso ramen, on the other hand, could have used a bit more flavor. It was hot, but I found it to be a bit bland. Despite this minor issue, I'll definitely be returning to this restaurant. Happy eats!

My niece was craving Takoyaki, so I searched for restaurants that serve this dish and Yaya's Bowl…read morewas recommended on the top three lists. For starters, we ordered Takoyaki and wonton in chili oil. Next, we tried a Chinese ramen called Braised Beef Ramen with egg noodles and a Japanese ramen called Tonkotsu with egg noodles and shrimp tempura for protein. Takoyaki was satisfactory, but the wonton in chili oil was exceptional. It surpassed my expectations, considering my limited interest in steamed wontons. Beef ramen featured good quality beef and perfectly cooked bok choy. The tonkatsu was truly remarkable. It achieved an ideal balance of saltiness and umami, without being overly salty. Efficient and satisfactory service and the ambiance was relaxed.

I had to visit Casa Blanca because it's known for being one of the filming locations used in The…read moreSummer I Turned Pretty, and it definitely lived up to the hype! The whole place was really nice and had such a cute atmosphere. I loved the house-made Greek yogurt, the smoothie was really good, and the pastries were amazing too. It's definitely a whole vibe and such a nice spot whether you want breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Everything felt fresh and well made, and the atmosphere was super relaxing. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in Wilmington!

Charley and Bri were wonderful servers, made mine and my husbands experience memorable. We came for…read moreour anniversary from WS, definitely worth the trip. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was great! I got the all you can eat sushi and my husband got the shrimp and steak hibachi! Will be coming back again

Bento Box is our go to spot. We had a fantastic birthday dinner there last night. They even gave us…read morea birthday dessert chocolate wonton with a melted s'more and berry drizzle one of the best desserts I've had at an Asian cuisine restaurant. So far every appetizer and specialty role we have ever gotten from Bento box has been out of this world delicious. We never have sat at the bar in front of the sushi makers station, was awesome to see the process in action, and the chefs even overheard us talking about how good one of the roles he was previously making looked, so he asked if we wanted to try it and he made it for us within 60 seconds. You really can't go wrong with any of their appetizers. I am pretty sure we have had all of them by this point and we have yet to be unsatisfied with any of them. Must try!

Super friendly waitstaff, Loz and Collin were great. The cosmonaut was very delicious and pretty…read moreand they got me the last Midori Sour on Wilmington it seems! The salmon sashimi was super fresh and their handrolls are packed with fish. The ponzu sauce for the catch of the day was refreshing. We were in a bit of a rush and they were super accomodating with switching to to-go rolls. Definitely recommend!

We have been here before. We came on a Saturday around 625pm and we were told a hibachi table would…read morebe ready at 7:15. We figured they wanted more people to fill up section. Came back and sat down. They took our drink orders. We ordered some appetizers while we waited too. The mango mojito was horrible! Save yourself the 10 bucks for something else or just order a beer. We had the veggie gyozas and edamame. They were good. We had the steak/shrimp hibachi and chicken hibachi. The kids had hibachi too. Overall the food was good and tasty. It was my daughter's birthday so they sang to her and she did get a free dessert! I'm sure we will be back!

Went there yesterday the service was good but we ordered adult share but I'm sorry the portions on…read moreeverything were like kids portions we got little of everything I'm not asking for the biggest or for it to be like the other restaurants but come on

Outstanding food and service!…read more Our party of six was seated promptly, our orders taken, food, and beverages, delivered promptly and at proper temperatures. Everything was delicious, plentiful, and spot on! We could not have asked for anything more! Well done, UMAII!

My husband and I have been frequenting this establishment for years. However, the quality and taste…read moreof the food have significantly declined over the past couple of years, along with the service. For instance, the chicken in our dish may be tender, but it lacks flavor and has a hint of gaminess.

I enjoyed eating outside it was so pretty and relaxing…read more The service was great and waiter was informative I enjoyed my teriyaki chicken and gf had curry

Second visit was total opposite from our first visit. The food wasn't that great. Seaweed salad…read moredidn't have much flavor. Ramen is not listed on the menu, but they have a weekly rotation. Spicy Shrimp Ramen was the Ramen of the day. Shrimp and marinated egg were both good, but the broth was way too salty for consumption. The only good decent tasting dish was the Japanese curry. I didn't like the skin that was left on the thinly sliced sweet potato, which arguably, could have been cooked a little bit more. We ended up just getting everything to-go. And then to add offense, they did not have proper containers for the Ramen. So they had to be put in several "containers" that leaked everywhere, causing a big mess. It was many of the one cup cardboard like containers and foldable brown paper boxes. Pretty embarrassing visit. Not sure I'll come again, but if I do, I'll just stick to the sushi.