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    Kalbi Ichiban

    3.9 (141 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Gyoza
    Tyrone E.

    Kalbi Ichiban has a nice atmosphere, but overall, my experience was just okay. The service was polite but noticeably slow. The restaurant itself is visually appealing, but the prices--especially for the Korea BBQ options --felt steep compared to other Korean BBQ restaurants even in the area, and the places I've had in Korea, Japan, and other U.S. locations. The sushi was mediocre at best, and while I've seen some rave reviews calling it the best in the area, I have to assume those people haven't explored many other options. That said, the yellowfin cheek was a highlight. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but I wouldn't rush back anytime soon.

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    Omar A.

    Always good service. Kalbi Ichiban (downtown) and Ichiban (Davis Hwy) is one of the sushi restaurant that offers sushi rolls with no rice. All rolls wrapped with cucumber sheet are sushi rolls that do not come with rice. It's a perfect for those who are #lowcarb #keto diet. Their Korean BBQ (downtown location) needs rethinking. Most Korean BBQ usually comes with complementary side dishes like Kim Chi, zucchini Kim chi, pickled daikon radish, bean sprouts, scallion eggs, spicy dried squid, etc. The last time I had their BBQ, it did not come with those traditional side dishes. This is why I removed a star and gave them 4 stars instead of 5. I would rather go to HQ or Lee's for Korean BBQ. If these options were offer I would consider them for Korean BBQ... for now, I would not spend $150 for 6 types of meats with no traditional Korean side dishes (it should be included).

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    Sara T.

    My first time going. Sisters night out. I've sister is 100% vegan and they accommodated her easily! She had rice and avocado roll, steamed white rice, and th cucumber appetizer. Me and my other sister had miso soup hot and sour soup egg rolls and we both had the teriyaki chicken dinner with stir fried veggie. Excellent flavor profile and generous portions. Veggies tender but not mush! Absolute perfection. Waitress was great and my pot of ginger tea came out lukewarm warm not hot. She tried to reheat but still lukewarm. It was chilly was looking forward to hot tea but just minor. The florid of ginger was good. Ambiance nice but music choices odd for upscale ambiance. I will definitely come again!

    Spring rolls
    Kerry B.

    Our favorite sushi in pensacola! This spot is a hidden gem. All of the rolls we tried were delicious, especially the Pensacola Beach. Our waiter from Tennessee (we didn't catch his name) was wonderful and we'll be back. The spring rolls are a must get.

    Specials menu. Don't pass it by, ya may regret missing these options.
    Rick L.

    Unagi udon was amazing! So much more to say, but let's move on. The wait staff was engaging and friendly. The second time we were a group of four vs the forty on our first visit. Hence, it was much quieter.

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    Rustin L.

    Went to lunch with some coworkers and I'm kicking myself for not knowing about this place sooner, even though I've driven by a hundred times. It's a little off the downtown "walkable" distance but worth the journey. It starts with an atmosphere and decor that's a step above the usual "beach vide" feeling that permeates Pensacola. It has a much more Vegas vibe which I've missed. The waitress was prompt and very nice. Food took maybe a skoosh longer than I'd assume but it was well worth the wait. The calamari appy was crisp and delicious with a mayo-based dip and strangely pico de gallo. The bibimbo was DELICIOUS and the sushi (Pensacola Beach roll) was amazing. Yes, it was way more than someone should have at lunch and I couldn't eat it all, but it just means I need to come back for more. I just wish I'd sampled their ramen!

    Mixed bbq - pork belly, kalbi beef and pork, sausage

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    I love this place and the sushi is always so fresh!! Nice and clean and the service is normally efficient!

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    Great food and great management!! 5 stars. Bibimbop and ramen are amazing. Hot and sour soup is divine

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    Great place they have been very consistent with the food. They are also good at bringing new items to the menu. This really helps.

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    Way overpriced for food you cook yourself. I won't be back. The service wasn't great either

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    86 Forks Bar + Table

    86 Forks Bar + Table

    4.0
    (297 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Connor was the best chef ever. made everything was good as possible! ambiance was to die for, very…read morelowkey. fantastic service all around.

    I returned for the first time in 2 years, overall still good food, excellent service, with above…read moreaverage prices. You can make a meal with a something similar to a bowl of ramen, or get tapas. We opted for tapas, 2 per person is about enough for a normal meal portion. In order of my preference, we ordered the following: 1. Ribs. The ribs were out of this world, and I don't even like ribs. They had a ginger, soy/teriyaki flavor, lots of tender meat, so good I used the sauce with the fries. 2. Tuna tacos. They were present as large chunks of seared tuna with excellent toppings, and hard shells. I would have preferred soft tacos, but still excellent. 3. Bao chicken bao cow. Very good, 2 steamed buns with meat and veggies, similar to a mini banh mi. 4. Ceviche. Good, but a very small portion, enough for 5-6 bites, not with the price per portion. 5. Duck fries. Good flavor, but no longer offered with poutine, which is what made it stand out in the first place. Not very original compared to other dishes. My wife also bought the kiss of the prom queen drink, which was extremely tart, which she loved and I hated ha. Mandy was our server, very friendly and genuine with perfect recommendations. We brought our baby too, no high chairs available, but we brought our own portable one.

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    Relaxed atmosphere and good vibes
    Relaxed atmosphere and good vibes
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    Lee's Bbq & Hot Pot

    Lee's Bbq & Hot Pot

    3.6
    (62 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    Lee's is a great place for lunch during Monday - Friday (Currently, they are closed on Wednesday)…read more It's $18.99 with a choice of two proteins. If you need more, you can upgrade to all you can eat for $32.99. It also includes the banchan (fixin') bar with your choice of vegetable to add your grilling experience. Also include some favorite Korean side dishes like Kimchi, kimchi zucchini, and pickled radish along with your choice of sauces. There is two sides to this restaurant (bbq and hotpot). You have to choose when you are seated. The BBQ side is a nice and provides great ventilation. They have upgraded since they were Meats and Meats 2. The place is not filled with smoke from the grill unlike the other place in Pensacola. If you're looking for value, this is a decent Korean BBQ reataurant. Not a big selection, but their Bulgogi is better here. It's tender and marinated perfectly. The service is good and friendly.

    I was excited to try this Korean BBQ/Hot Pot in town as there is barely any Korean BBQ in the…read morePensacola/Navarre area. There is plenty of parking in this shopping center and we came on a Sunday evening. There was a 30 min wait time when we got there. Front host was super friendly. I love the seating here as it made you feel like you were at a picnic in the park but inside with A/C on. There are 2 sections of the restaurant. One section is for the AYCE Hot Pot and the other section is for AYCE Korean BBQ only. So it's not possible to do both at the same time. Side dishes are very minimal and you get it from the bar. There is also a sauce bar as well. We all decided to get Korean BBQ. We also opted for complementary miso soup. The highlights of the night were the following: Beef Brisket, Marinated Short Ribs (must have!!!), and Shrimp. We also had the beef bugoli and spicy calamari but it was just average. The marinated short ribs was the best meat out of all them. The grille itself takes a very long time to cook. The staff here was super friendly but there is just not enough staff here. (Not our super nice waiteess's fault!!) It took over 30 minutes for us to get our second round of meat here. I also had to flag her down for refills and more meat. Our dirty dishes were built up at our table and I had to round them up and take it to the dirty dish bucket. Both staff members just looked at me said to put it there when I asked where do the dirty dishes go. Price is $32.99 for AYCE Korean BBQ for each person. That's amazing is the prices includes a softdrink/ice tea. I have never seen this in GA ever. Price for the AYCE Hot Pot is $28.99. I didn't get a photo the menu as I only had Korean BBQ. There is also sign for 10% discounts for first responders (Fire, EMT, and Police) which is awesome as I have never seen that back in Georgia at a Korean BBQ/Hot Pot ever. Since this is the only AYCE Korean BBQ/Hot Pot in the Pensacola Beach area, I am going to have to recommend it if your in town and wanting some. Enjoy the photos!!

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    Lee's Bbq & Hot Pot
    Lee's Bbq & Hot Pot

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    Xian Noodle Place

    Xian Noodle Place

    4.0
    (113 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    I've been meaning to try this place since it opened and decided to check it out for my birthday…read moredinner this year. Four of us went and we all enjoyed it. Our waitress was incredible, very knowledgeable and patient with my families questions about the menu. She made the experience that much better! Food wise we had: -seaweed salad (standard but yummy, 7/10) -spicy cucumber salad (a table favorite, 9/10) -potstickers (another favorite, my niece is ready to return for these alone! 10/10) -chicken clay pot with rice (really good, but I wish there was some veg in there or something? Kind of one note, but still tasty. 7/10) -short rib clay pot (I didn't try this but my sister enjoyed it, 7/10) -Panang curry (a go to favorite, my niece is very happy to have another place in town to get it! She gave it a 10/10, I give it an 8. It was a little fishy for me and I prefer more liquid.) -eggplant in garlic sauce (this was a mixed reaction. My mom ordered it upon the waitresses advice that it wasn't too spicy but it actually ended up being too spicy for her to eat. I enjoyed it a lot though the texture of the eggplant was perfect and the flavors were very well balanced although it was the spiciest thing we had.8/10) -creme brulee milk tea with tapioca (I love boba but this was kind of boring.6/10) -cotton candy milk tea with rainbow jelly (14/10, the best I've ever had I think. We will come back for this again and again.!) Overall it was a really great experience and the pricing was quite reasonable, we got all that plus a couple sodas for $108 before the tip. The atmosphere is good, well lit, roomy booths, very clean and we liked the music.

    First time trying this restaurant. There was 4 of us for a late lunch early dinner. The restaurant…read morewas not that busy. It was decorated like a Chinese restaurant would be. Nothing too fancy though. The prices were a bit high. I ordered a curry dish. I was not too thrilled about the taste. Everyone ended up taking the majority of their food to go. I ended up paying for the 4 of us,and it was over $100.00. no way was this considered a top class place , more casual. One dish was a seafood one and it had imitation seafood in it. For the price it should have had some real scallops or lobster. It was fake, and a couple of pieces you had no clue what it was supposed to be. Everyone agreed when we left that there were better places in the Pensacola area and much cheaper. The food I'm sorry was not exceptional or anything I'd have to go back to get. ( Rating due to the service)

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    Interior - lots of booths
    Interior - lots of booths
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    Shrimp Dumplings
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    Brown Bagger Food Truck

    Brown Bagger Food Truck

    4.7
    (129 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Brown Bagger Food Truck Pensacola's brown‑paper‑bagged…read morebeauty of burger bliss man, lemme tell ya, nothing hits quite like a food truck burger when the spirit calls for something honest, greasy, and downright soulful. It's one thing to swing into a classy restaurant or belly up to a fine bar stool, but sometimes an old coot just wants a bun in one hand and the smell of grill smoke on his boots. That's where Brown Bagger delivers the goods, and then some. I pulled up to that truck on a sun‑soaked afternoon, and there was this fella let's call him Big Mike on the flattop slinging patties like he was born flipping 'em. Big Mike didn't just make my double Wagyu smash; he gave me a PhD in burger philosophy between laughs. "You ever notice," he said while slapping that sizzling meat like a pro wrestler body‑slamming a bad guy, "a burger's only as honest as the fist that builds it?" I tell ya what that man could sell sand in the desert and make you thank him for it. He stacked cheese, grilled onions, and that signature Bagger Sauce onto that bun with the sort of focus you usually only see from surgeons and ex‑wives signing divorce papers. Those burgers? Forget just good they're the kind of juicy, salty, glorious mess that makes you smack your lips and swear solemn oaths you never thought you'd swear in public. Smash‑style wagyu patties, fresh fixings, and just enough attitude to remind you that this? This is the golden era of eating food trucks parked next to bars, cold beer close at hand, and a butcher's apron of stories to take home with ya. So if you find yourself in Pensacola with a hankerin' for something that'll make you slap your knee and grin like a mule eatin' briars, roll your way over to the Brown Bagger. It ain't just a burger it's a roadside sermon in a bag, preached by a man who knows his beef and your funny bone. Amen.

    Just behind ALGA Brewing, this is a really handy option to grab a bite. Quintessential smash…read moreburger patties with a nice lacy edge, and the right amount of bun. I got the Jumping Jack, which comes loaded with plenty of jalapeños for kick. Not overloaded with mountains of lettuce or tomato; just enough to complement the burger and convince you that it's kinda healthy...-ish. Fries are perfectly crispy , and everything came out quickly. Great patio seating for a nice afternoon or evening with family and friends.

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    Brown Bagger Food Truck
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    Ichiban Japanese Sushi and Grill

    Ichiban Japanese Sushi and Grill

    3.9
    (406 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    THE OMAKASE EXPERIENCE…read more Once a month, Ichiban offers an Omakase experience for $100 per person. To make reservations they require $40 down payment then $60 at the event. This is limited to 6 people per event. So book well in advance. This sells out quick. This experience we had 12 courses total. $100 + $20 for tip, that is about $10 per course. You will get your money's worth. It is not recommended for picky people or people who always have special request. The chef will serve you whatever he decides serve. Each OMAKASE experience is never the same; therefore, your experience is special each time. Most of the items served are not available on their regular menu. But let me tell, everything was delicious. The fried salt and pepper flounder does require some careful attention because there were fishbones, but that was part of the experience. It was designed to slow you down, while he prepares the next course. The battered fried rice cake top with assortment of fresh fish, spicy mayo and eel sauce top with sprouts and bonito flakes was delicious! I advised the chef that they should add that to the menu. Chef Lin, also served BBQ short ribs which was his grandmother's recipe was melt in your mouth divine. The Toro nigiri brush with his special soy sauce melted in my mouth. There was no need to add soy sauce or wasabi and you shouldn't. It was delicious. Same applied to the snapper nigiri. The seafood soup with miso was a definition of umami flavor. It had shrimp, lobster, some other seafood, and the broth was flavorful. The shrimp with spicy mayo sauce was savory and creamy. Today was June 15, 2026 and their next seating is next month which is already sold out. I booked this experience in the beginning of May. I would suggest to go ahead and call Jonathan and reserve your seat in August. However, here is a secret, they may make an exception and you can reserve this experience depends on Chef Lin's availability. But for those special reservations, I was told it will cost $150 per person. Still, it is only limited to 6 people (no less no more) per special reservations. I rarely give 5 stars, and this experience deserves it. I predict, by word of mouth, this will be hardest reservations to get in Pensacola since it is limited.

    Wyndie and I are here last night. The atmosphere was nice and cozy. The service was great, and the…read moresushi was outstanding! Would highly recommend

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    Sushi bar
    Pensacola Beach Rainbow Roll Happy Salmon Roll
    Pensacola Beach Rainbow Roll Happy Salmon Roll
    Salmon Skin Roll $9 Good.

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    Salmon Skin Roll $9 Good.
    East Hill Pizza

    East Hill Pizza

    4.5
    (76 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Okay I just have to say I've been On a quest to find…read moredelicious, awesome pizza somewhere in Pensacola. Prior to visiting East Hill I found some pretty good, good, and maybe two really good options. Until this, though, I hadn't found a great option. Let me tell you, our pizza from East Hill was excellent! Not only was the pizza awesome, service was really good. Shelton the Kitchen Manager heard me mention it was my first visit and he stuck around to ensure I received the perfect pizza, he even delivered it to our table personally and chatted for a minute or two before leaving for the day. The place itself is kind of small, but it's clean and they're done a great job arranging the tables and have it pleasantly decorated. Will we be back? We will absolutely be back, the pizza here is BOMB!!!

    Incredibly disappointed with my pizza at East Hill. My wife and I got a cheese pizza to take back…read morehome after a long day at the beach. They closed at 9 so we called at 8 and they said 45 mins for 1 pizza. Pulled up and still wasn't ready, I don't mind waiting for good food but this wasn't it. We opened up the pizza and it was slightly undercooked as evidenced by the mess the cheese created, what was even more aggravating was they hardly even cut the slices, we had to use a fork and knife to separate the pizza ourselves and it just was not at all enjoyable. Perhaps it was an off night but how they thought it was a good pie to serve a customer is the real issue, skip.

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    East Hill Pizza
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    Hot wings
    East Hill Pizza

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    Kalbi Ichiban - panasian - Updated July 2026

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