My wife and I were stationed in South Korea when we were both in the U.S. Army and loved the…read moreculture and the cuisine. There aren't a whole lot of options for Korean food in Ocala, so when we found ourselves in Gainesville we sought out some Korean cuisine. The dentist I'm seeing recommended Seoul Pocha so after a late afternoon dental visit in Gainesville, we made it a point so check it out. We got there just after 5 PM, soon after they opened, and there was a couple already sitting down ready to order. After my wife and I checked out the menu, we soon realized there are menu items we typically don't see outside of So Cal and Korea, namely Bibimbap Dolsot and Kimchee Pancake...so that's what we ordered. I asked the server if they also served Kimbap since it wasn't on the menu but I was told no. The Bibimbap Dolsot was served sizzling hot! It was so hot that I had to wait until I mixed it up with some bibimbap sauce and it cooled down a bit before tasting it. It had good flavors but didn't quite match the taste of the same dish we sampled in Korea and in Koreatown in LA. Interestingly, the bibimbap dolsot served in a restaurant on base in Yongsan, South Korea was one of the best we've had. Seoul Pocha's bibimbap dolsot was still good, but... My wife's kimchi pancake was quite good especially when dipped in that sweet and spicy house made dipping sauce. My wife couldn't finish her dish so we took it home for a snack the next day and it was still yummy. Service was attentive and friendly. It wasn't after we've eaten however, did we realize they didn't serve any banchan, or appetizers, which is typical in most sit down Korean joints. Dinner for 2 with tip came out to just under $46. We'll surely be back.

A first-rate Korean BBQ place at a fair price: who'd have thunk it? (The last one, in St. Pete,…read morecost me almost $200 for 4, without alcohol!) The service was prompt and adequate, the food was superb (especially the chicken, which is a must.) Portions were beyond generous: 2 entrées for 3 people, and we took a fair amount home. They have a lot of drink options, but we didn't partake. All in all, a great evening. We'll be back!

Nice little outdoor food area with multiple food trucks open at various times. There is a small…read moreparking lot, just make sure you are parked at spots for the eatery cause otherwise you run the risk of Gainesville parking consequences (iykyk). We came during lunch time in the middle of the week and only K-Inacup was open. Looks like a fun space at night , weekends, or game days.

KInACup Korean food truck -- so good! Friendly service and delicious food made to order!read more

I just HAD to share this incredible restaurant on Yelp. This is Szechuan/Western Chinese cooking…read morelike you won't find anywhere else in N. Florida! They have all the spices and spice levels down. I always make sure to have some business to do in Gainesville even though I live 40 minutes away just so I can eat here. Was in Gainesville recently so I made my usual stop in for a lunch of cumin lamb bao and beef in dry wok. Wow! It was fantastic. They'll really spice it up with lots of hot pepper and mouth-numbing Szechuan pepper corns and will not hold back if you request so (see the receipt pic I posted). I've also had the mapo tofu, cumin lamb dinner and dan dan noodles here and it's been a 20/10 every time. I posted pix of those here too. Probably the best dan dan I've ever had. If you like this style of Chinese cooking, you MUST go here! Definitely worth a trip to Gainesville or if you just happen to find yourself there and are looking for a great place to eat. If you live there, lucky you! As good as or even better than anything I've had in NYC.

Definitely worth visiting. The menu has everything you want and more. The quality of food was…read morefresh and delicious. The taste was better than most Asian restaurants. Service was excellent and prices are fair. Love love this place.

So this is my first time, coming to this place. Looking at the reviews in yelp as well Google there…read morewere positive and negative for sure but don't knock it if you don't try it right ? Anyways, we weren't sure if they were open as the open sign wasn't on but decided to open the door either way, and they were open. Upon going in it wasn't busy at all, we got seated quick. The place is quite nice, and clean Let's jump to the food, Order the South Korea omelette believe that's what it's called. The meat was super sweet not really a fan the kimchi was overly sour. As well I got the side of the fruit but the fruit was not great the only thing I ate off the fruit cup was the grapes . But overall the omelette was decent 7.5/10 Shared the ube waffle, it was good very sweet though ! 8.5/10 The matcha latte was not my favorite at all was abit chalky in my opinion 7/10 The service was good no hate on it but wow the wait on the food for a place that wasn't busy was abit ridiculous as well when I saw the other table who order after us got their food before us was like !

Rice and Shine Asian Fusion Cafe is a great spot and definitely worth checking out. The location is…read moreexcellent with ample parking, which makes it very convenient, and the vibe feels like a modern take on a casual diner. The ube latte was an easy 5 stars, rich, smooth, and really well done. I ordered the Philippine silog with beef since I cannot have egg yolk. The presentation was a full 5 stars and looked amazing when it came out. The flavor was also excellent, but the beef itself was slightly stringy, which brought it down to about a 4. Anyone who eats beef will know exactly what I mean. Overall, this was a solid 4 star experience with really good food, great drinks, and a convenient location. I would definitely come back.

China Garden is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Gainesville. I'm a big fan of their rice - I like…read morethe texture, and flavor compared to other restaurants in Gainesville. They offer the typical lunch, and dinner special combinations at a fairly affordable price. The portions are decent - typically allowing you to save half for another meal or share with someone. I ordered online, but the times I have ordered at the restaurant has been very quick and easy. I've tried multiple meals, but tend to stay loyal to the Boneless Spare Ribs lunch special. I've tried the General Tso, Orange Chicken, Sesame Chicken, Bourbon Chicken, and Pepper Steak. All of them have been excellent. All in all, for the price and quality - I'd say China Garden is a top choice here in Gainesville.

Food here is always good! Usually get the boneless spare ribs but tried honey chicken for the first…read moretime. It got the job done but isn't my fave. Love the shrimp rolls here, they have a unique taste.

Another fantastic experience here. Great quality tuna and masago. Spicy mayo does taste different…read morethan what I'm used to but it doesn't taste bad at all. Very clean inside as well, however be warned there is minimal seating.

Poke Fusion is amazing! Everything is incredibly fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. The people…read moreare so nice and welcoming, and you can tell they really care about what they're serving. Easily one of my favorite places -- highly recommend!

My go to if I'm near Gainesville! The restaurant is unassuming from outside, but once you enter the…read moredining room is decorated to theme and the patio overlooks a large pond with gators. The menu is extensive, you can get everything from stir fry to curries to fresh sushi, and there are plenty of vegan options to choose from. We had spicy margaritas, they were delicious and a bargain at $8 each! My pad Thai was delicious. There wasn't the option to select a spice option and none of the entrees leaned spicy, but sriracha was provided on request. Over the course of the meal we had about 4 separate servers taking care of us, and the food did take quite a while to come out after ordering, but it was well worth the wait!

So this place really delivered with both flavor and portion size. I ordered the General Tso shrimp,…read morewhich came with a side of rice, and the portion was huge..so generous that I happily had leftovers for lunch the next day. The dish was packed with big, crunchy battered shrimp (seriously, not skimpy at all) tossed in a bold, flavorful General Tso sauce. It had the perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet heat, with pineapple chunks, onions, and peppers mixed in for a fresh, vibrant contrast. Every bite tasted intentional and satisfying. I also tried the chicken spring rolls, which were crispy on the outside and hot and savory inside..classic, comforting, and well-seasoned. And the boba Thai iced tea? Absolutely amazing. It was rich, creamy, and deeply fragrant with that signature Thai tea spice, perfectly sweet without being overwhelming. The boba pearls were soft and chewy, making every sip feel indulgent and refreshing at the same time. One of the better Thai iced teas I've had in town. Overall, great flavors, generous portions, and drinks worth coming back for. Definitely a solid spot when you're craving something comforting and flavorful.

Came downtown this past Friday for a girls night and didn't realize it was a parent's weekend. With…read morethat being said, most places required a reservation or you had an 1.5h wait ahead of you. After a little wandering around we found liquid ginger. The line wasn't too long inside, so we decided we would try it. They were swamped and very busy still, but the staff was doing their best to accommodate everyone. We waited in a short line for maybe 15min before reaching the hostesses table. We were lucky to get seats at the sushi bar! The interior is very nice and has a nice vibe. This place is really great for nice dinners, nights out, or a good dinner. Service was definitely off that night. Our water specifically seemed to forget about the group of us since we were seated at the sushi bar. It took her 15 to get us waters and our other drinks didn't even come out until after we got out food (a considerable time later). Like I said it was busy, the sushi bar was swamped with orders, but they were working diligently to keep up with the influx of orders. Most of us ordered sushi, so we ended up waiting a considerable amount of time for our meals. My one friend ordered an entree from the kitchen and it came out within 10 minutes of her ordering it. Our sushi was served about 20-30 minutes after her dish. This is frustrating and slightly awkward as my friend felt bad eating while the rest of us didn't have any food yet. Again, this is no fault to the sushi chefs. They were working extremely hard to produce quality sushi for all the guests. My problem came with our server, Emma. She didn't check in on us at all, didn't even serve our dishes to us, and like I said, forgot to get us drinks, etc. While this was frustrating, I do not think this is a reflection of the restaurant overall. It appeared the other serves were fine keeping up with their tables. For the food, we started with the crab rangoons and steamed pork potstickers. These came out within 10 minutes of ordering and were great starters! They each included 6 pieces per order. The crab rangoons were stuffed with ample amounts of cream cheese and crab meat. They were perfectly crispy and I thought these were some of the better Rangoons I've had. The potstickers hit the spot, but weren't anything too special, pretty standard. For my sushi, I ordered the Golden Apple Roll (per our servers recommendation) and a daily special roll called the bonzai Roll. The golden apple roll included spicy crunchy salmon, Fuji apples, mango, and mango sauce. This was decent and something different but not my favorite. 5)3 flavors were super unique but there wasn't a sweetness at all oddly like I was expecting. Instead it had a distinct tart flavor to it. Different, but not my vibe. Now the bonzai roll was a hit! This roll included tuna, salmon, kani, and avocado inside, topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and mayo, then flamed & torched, and finished with eel sauce, caviar, and scallions. There was certainly a lot going on in this one, but I could really taste all the different elements. The fish was extremely fresh and just divine. I also tried some of my friend's sashimi and was blown away with the quality of the fish--just amazing. Overall, we all loved the food here and would 100% return. The quality is quite good and the fish is melt in your mouth. You can tell they take a lot of pride in their sushi and it is evident in the taste and presentation alone. Now the service was certainly more desirable. I understand it was a very busy night, but our server just appeared to forget about us. Very disappointing as it slightly spoiled our experience and was not a good first impression. Again, we all agreed that we thought it wasn't a fair assessment of the restaurants service overall. I'm hoping next time the service is better and our server can do a better job serving us and checking in on us. I'm also surprised that she never offered to compensate anything in our bill, like our drinks that took 30+ minutes to come out and were served well after we had received our food. But it's not the end of the world. I would still recommend coming here, I actually think their sushi is better than Dragon Flys, better priced, and dare I say higher quality!

My husband and I enjoy a date where we can sit at the bar and enjoy sushi, drinks and a friendly…read morebartender. Liquid Ginger is one our favorite low-key places to go for date night! I love the Golden Apple Roll and the Lobster Roll. They are always consistently good and their warm food is also yummy. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!