Whenever I visit a restaurant for the first time, I always start with the most basic items on the…read moremenu. If you can do the simple, then you can do the exotic. When we entered Wild Ginger, we were greeted pleasantly and shown to our table. During our drink order, Small cups of soup were placed before us along with a multi portion fried roll. This was done free of charge. I ordered an avocado salad and a sashimi appetizer. The avocado salad was fresh contained an entire avocado and served in a small bed of greens. There was a ginger dressing just on the grains and then a tangy creamy sauce for the avocados. It was presented in a very lovely and organized way. Next, I had the sashimi appetizer, a selection of four different kinds of fish, very fresh end of good quality, generously, sliced, and again the presentation was beautiful. The aesthetics of the restaurant are new modern Japanese and quite relaxing. My favorite part is it's a nice restaurant in easy walking distance of Neptune Beach. Highly recommended

Great sushi. Beautiful and clean restaurant with friendly staff. Complimentary soup and holiday…read morerolls when you sit down. The sushi is always spot on. I highly recommend this restaurant!!

This was the best service I have ever received in a restaurant! The owner personally welcomed every…read moreguest and took the time to provide a detailed overview of the menu, which made the experience feel very special and personal. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. We had the poke bowl with rice tots and the fried pork rice bowl, and both were outstanding. The food was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. If you're looking for great food and exceptional hospitality, I highly recommend giving this place a try!

Fun dining experience during our time on Amelia Island…read more We visited two times over that week, and each one did have varying experiences though. First Visit Service was incredibly speedy! - Wicked Wings (5/5). This was really good. Highly recommend visiting on Wednesday for these - Crispy Pork Chop (4/5). A nice take on a classic HK dish. Sauce wasn't too overbearing and meshed well with the rice - Fried Greens (2/5). This was average. Was nice to have some greens but nothing special - Trio Bao (3/5). Baos were alright - a bit steep pricing wise for 3 baos though - Beef Noodle Soup (4/5). A good hearty bowl of noodle. Some chilli oil on the side would be nice - Octopus (4/5). Was very good. Texture was on point and five spice gave a nice flavor profile - Chicken Satay (3.5/5). Peanut sauce was good. Chicken was moist and flavorable Second Visit: - Chongqing Wings (3/5). This was mid. - Thai Shrimp (3/5). Tasted fresh but way too much sauce over the rice. - Fish Baos (4/5). Good, but nothing memorable - Beef Noodle Soup (4/5). Consistent to first visit - Dumplings (2/5). Not good.

Depends on what time of day or week you go. Some days the food is fresh and yummy some days the…read morerice tastes burned and when you complain youre given the riot act. Service is never good and we've been a dozen times in the past 11 months. Super dark inside. If you happen to go on a "good" day the drunken noodles are quite good.

My favorite restaurant in town! My go to's are the drunken noodle & lo mein. Everything I've tried…read morehere is amazing. The only complaint I have is that the rice bowls are 80% rice and 20% protein; I'd definitely order extra protein. The drinks are strong and service is always great as well!

While searching for a proper lunch spot in the Riverside area of Jacksonville today, I happened…read moreupon a fantastic corner establishment named Hawkers and what an absolute delight it turned out to be! The vibrant, traditional Chinese murals painted across both the exterior and interior immediately caught my eye. I found them thoroughly captivating and beautifully artistic. Though the venue itself is intimate, the layout and decor are executed with exceptional taste and style. I was seated at a lovely table beside the glass window overlooking the street, which offered the most wonderful view for a relaxing afternoon. The staff greeted me with genuine, warm smiles and provided exceptionally friendly service throughout. To begin, I ordered the Thai Basil Paloma, which proved to be an absolute perfection of a beverage for a Sunday. For my main course, I was intrigued by their new duck option on the menu and it was an absolute triumph! Rich, exquisitely prepared, and utterly delicious. Also, thank you to Thomas for his service It made for a flawless Sunday afternoon from start to finish. Full marks to Hawkers for an outstanding culinary experience. I shall most certainly be returning!

This was my brother's and my first time at Hawkers, and we'd both been wanting to try it for a…read morewhile. We were greeted right as we walked in and seated quickly. The decor and vibe definitely give Asian street market -- I loved the neon signs. Thomas was our server and he was friendly, quick, and attentive throughout. We ordered the Twice Fried Korean Wings, Bonchon, and Chili Crisp Cucumbers to share. The wings were delicious with the best crunch, almost like candied chicken wings. My only complaint is I expected more heat from the gochujang. The Bonchon is essentially a flight of pickled sides: sweet pickled cucumbers, sweet pickled carrots and daikon (similar to what you'd find on a Vietnamese banh mi), and a well-fermented kimchi with mild heat and great flavor. We also ordered the Hong Kong Wonton Soup, and thought we ordered "Chow Fun" noodles -- but "Chow Faan" is actually their fried rice dish. Word of caution: if you want their take on Chow Fun noodles, order the "Beef Haw Fun" instead. The star of the show was the Hong Kong Wonton Soup -- the broth was authentically Asian, distinctly different from a classic French-style broth built on onion, celery, and carrot mirepoix. It was so good we ordered another one to go and took it to our mom to enjoy. We will definitely be going back to try some of their other dishes.

Authentic Spanish and Portuguese cuisine.Unfortunately my husband wasn't too hungry so we didn't…read moredo the paella I wanted. I opted to do Tapas and he ordered a salad that they added 7 shrimp to, which wasn't on the menu. My tapas was also shrimp done in a Mozambique style with coconut milk. Delicious! Also I had the cold octopus tapas which was spicy. It came with 4 spears of Belgian endive to use to scoop it up. I could have used at least 2 more because I ended up eating it straight and it was a bit spicy for me. Service was stellar and the restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. A solid choice for tapas!

Came here on Thursday evening dinner for a dinner. We made a reservation and clearly stated that we…read morewill be bringing a toddler. However when we came in hostess gave us altitude that we brought a child. Maybe she should have read a reservation better. She kept telling us that we should put a child on a reservation (which we did), but anyways, there were plenty of empty tables in the restaurant, so not sure what a big deal was. Our server was pretty decent, he explained the menu and was relatively attentive. We ordered many different appetizers and a big seafood paella. I also had non alcoholic sangria which was great. Grilled calamari were amazing, we also loved the shrimp, salad and burrata. Seafood paella was amazing as well. Ambience is more traditional with older people mostly around. They also have extensive outdoor seating area. So everything was good except the hostess.

Having the Panang Curry with chicken. The chicken is so tender and the broth flavor is spectacularread more

Welcoming vibe, clean, friendly and attentive service, and great food!…read more - Lou Sassle

Great food, sushi was good and tasted fresh. Service was pretty good overall. Good area and great…read morelocal spot to try.

We were in town for just the night and a lot of places weren't open for dinner. Akari was the light…read moreon a cold foggy night! We opted to sit outside on the patio with our two toddlers and it worked out wonderful. Peggy was our waitress and she was very attentive and helpful. We ordered their salmon maki, taro negeri, spicy crab roll, californoa roll, miso soup, and edamame. Everything was amazing and so fresh. We will come back when in town.

Unfortunately, this was a subpar experience for a restaurant that specializes in sushi. The hours…read moreposted on the door were inaccurate, and after being seated we were informed that the kitchen would be closing in five minutes. The food was underwhelming from the start. The edamame seemed as though it had been cooked earlier and simply reheated before being served. The sushi rolls appeared hastily assembled, and the avocado was overly mushy. The spicy tuna roll was unusual, consisting of plain tuna with sriracha drizzled on top rather than a traditional spicy tuna mixture. The California roll was generic and forgettable. The Philly roll was the best item we tried, but the smoked salmon tasted as though it may not have been at its freshest. Service was acceptable--nothing particularly bad, but nothing that stood out either. Overall, the experience did not live up to expectations, and there are better sushi options available for the price.

Family was looking for sushi and since our favorite place is closed on Sundays, we thought we would…read moretry this place. We are visiting from out of town, but family members assured us this was a good place too. We were seated in a lovely place by the door, with views outside. Unfortunately NOBODY came to take any order for almost 20 minutes and this was after we alerted the host. Overall the food was great, but the service was so bad. The server blamed it on the kitchen, but the place was not busy when we arrived and maybe the kitchen would not be backed up if the servers took care of their tables in a timely manner. Never going back.

Per the website: DOMU has been awarded a Bib Gourmand in the MICHELIN Guide 2026!…read more My boyfriend had mentioned this place, and I knew I had to try if they received such a prestigious award. He mentioned wait times for tables, so I chose a Tuesday evening to try to avoid the crowds and it worked as I was immediately sat upon arriving. There are QR Menus on the table and my server directed me to view there. I spotted the Tokyo and was intrigued by the Ajitama Brûlée (signature torched seasoned soft boiled egg). What I Ordered: - Tokyo: For $16.95, I thought this was reasonably priced and excited to try as reading reviews raved about the umami flavor of their ramen. Without exaggeration, this was a life-changing ramen. The best ramen that I've had in my life!! The torched egg was genius and added a beautiful texture to the rich, and flavorful broth. The fried chicken thigh was a delicious protein and cooked so well. Honestly, every ingredient was crafted well and combined to make such a beautiful bowl. - Lychee Martini: What better way to toast to life, then with a martini! The popping bubbles were not my thing, but the flavor of the martini was delicious. I can see why many suggest trying it. This is my 1900th review on Yelp, and I couldn't pick a better place to review and RAVE about my experience. If you are in Jacksonville, RUN don't walk to this location for a stunning experience as it's a gorgeous location that is very cozy. Though I didn't wait, I definitely would to have a Tokyo Ramen again!

I visited this establishment for an evening out and wanted to share some feedback based on that…read moreexperience. During our visit, a manager engaged in repeated personal interactions with my guest that felt outside the bounds of typical professional service. While I understand that friendliness is part of hospitality, the frequency and tone of these interactions became uncomfortable and detracted from the overall experience. After the visit, I brought this to the attention of the business directly in the hope that it would be acknowledged and addressed. Unfortunately, I did not receive a meaningful response or any indication that the concern was taken seriously. I'm sharing this here so others have a complete picture when deciding where to go, and so the business has another opportunity to reflect on how customer interactions are handled. With more attentive management and clearer boundaries for staff, this could be a much stronger experience.

I went for their all you can eat lunch. It was great and although I came close to its end the…read moreservice was fast and impeccable. I enjoyed the good, they are small plates with great options. I cannot wait to return

I forgot to share the picture of the mango sticky rice last time. This is the unripe mango and…read moreplain rice I receive.