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    KoBu

    4.8 (10 reviews)
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    Sarah N.

    KoBu was such an amazing experience! I was seriously craving sushi during this work trip and was worried the area wouldn't have any good options, but this place was an incredibly lucky find. Not only was the staff warm and welcoming, but the ambiance was fantastic whether you're sitting at the bar or at a table. The sushi was absolutely delicious, and the desserts and drinks were to die for. I'll definitely be coming back before I leave. Highly recommend! Thank you Chef Tuna!

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    Calvin N.

    Absolutely some of the best Japanese I have had. Started with Hamachi Kama and the moved to the aged bluefin tuna sashimi OMG ! Both were amazing ! Sat at the bar got great service as well watching the sushi being assembled was a treat! Super quiet little spot with a very relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be back

    Jen A.

    Recently tried this place out and let me tell you, THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Everything we had was so full of flavor, so rich and everything just melted in your mouth. We had booked our reservation for seating at the bar but when we arrived they advised us that it was full so we were seated at a regular table. We were a little bummed at first, because we had made the reservation for bar seating. If you're going to allow your website to book for the "bar sitting" there shouldn't be a reason why someone who BOOKED the reservation for "bar seating" doesn't get it. And someone WHO DID NOT BOOK a reservation for the bar seating get it. In the case it should be labeled " first come first serve" and "reservations" should be labeled as such. So we were sat a regular table. So just a heads up if you book your reservation for the "the bar" maybe arrive earlier than your scheduled reservation time. Customer service was great! Drinks were great. We can't wait to go back.

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    Rachna K.

    This was hands down the best sushi experience I've had in Jax! They haven't started omakase yet so we ordered off the regular menu but oh my god, the fish was all SO fresh and absolutely delicious. The service was great and since it was opening week we got dessert on the house! The only thing I didn't like was the miso cod because it was slightly overcooked but other than that, all the sushi dishes were great! I will definitely be going back for the sushi and maybe even the omakase. My favorites were the Nigiri omakase dish and the spicy tuna hand roll. I also loved the tuna sampler where one of the tuna's was topped with Foi Gras and some of our nigiri was topped with Caviar! Definitely top tier sushi! The ambiance of the restaurant was very pleasant, perfect for a date night or a celebration! The prices were reasonable for the quality and portions!

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    Rachel S.

    We had a lovely evening very nice ambience great service from our waiter Tomy with only one M!! it was a nice relaxed pace, and we went through a lot of food for the four of us because we wanted to try everything. Just beer and wine and saki for drink offers and I neglected to take a a picture of the drink menu, but it was fairly limited not a lot of selections on wine. But the food was great and loved the interior.

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    “They haven't started omakase yet so we ordered off the regular menu but oh my god, the fish was all SO fresh and absolutely delicious.”

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    Sake House 2

    Sake House 2

    3.8(243 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Southbank
    •$$

    We frequently order/eat from Sake house 2... They never disappoint! The staff is genuine and kind,…read morethey even know what we always order, including drinks and remember it! We love dining from Sake House 2 because the staff is genuine and attentive to you. Excellent meals, superior quality and large portion sizes! We eat-in or go through Door Dash. They always cook the steak the way you want. If the door dash doesn't allow you to customize the order, you can call the restaurant and they will update and make it the way you want, such as without vegetables or without sesame seeds. Prices are exceptional. Dine-in lunch for Teriyaki ranges from $12-$14, (with chicken teriyaki is $12). Hibachi ranges from $12-$15. Dinner for Teriyaki ranges from $16-$24 (including 2x meat, like chicken and steak $24 and chicken teriyaki being $18. We don't like sushi, but they have an extensive number of sushi and put it on bamboo boat designs for how they serve at the restaurant. It's truly a work of art!

    I've tried to try this place once before, but there's a strange smell in restaurant that's a bit…read moreoff-putting. Last time I got a drink but left without eating. Today I stuck it out, and I can confirm you get used to the smell haha! The service was great. My waitress was super sweet. She was really on top of it and had that knack of showing up exactly when you need her and leaving you alone for the rest of it. 10/10. The Sapporo beer was good. I got the spicy tuna roll and the Diablo roll. I LOVED the Diablo roll. The tuna roll was pretty boring- it's about half the size and about half the price. They're generous with the tuna, there's just not much going on besides that. So I would definitely recommend getting a specialty roll! Can't wait to try more in the future :)

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    Sake House 2 - Jimmy smith roll (left), double roll (top), spicy salmon roll (middle right), Times Square roll (bottom right)

    Jimmy smith roll (left), double roll (top), spicy salmon roll (middle right), Times Square roll (bottom right)

    Sake House 2 - Chicken teriyaki, it comes with extra rice if you don't want vegetables.

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    Chicken teriyaki, it comes with extra rice if you don't want vegetables.

    Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill - Tiger roll

    Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill

    4.7(582 reviews)
    4.3 mi•Fairfax, Westside
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    My partner and I were running errands on a gloomy Sunday and decided to act on our growing hunger,…read moreso I began to peruse Yelp for some recommendations. I'll usually filter out restaurants by the average / amount of reviews and this was a top contender. Located inside an unassuming shopping plaza, we backed into a suitable parking spot and finally entered the legendary Sushi Bear. The first thing we instinctually noticed was an odd, chemical smell (hopefully cleaning product / hence the knocked off star) and some of the walls looked to be under renovation and partially covered with incoherent children's scribble, but no big deal. We were promptly sat and immediately served a complimentary holiday roll and clear soups which were both very tasty. Soon after, our order was taken and within minutes was brought to us which we quickly filled up on. The staff were VERY attentive and friendly. The food was excellent and I will 100% be returning here whenever I need another convenient sushi fix. Highly recommended for the area. - Lou Sassle

    I ordered take out and was completely surprised. The food was very hot (even the miso soup) and…read morefresh. Did pick up and the food was ready when I arrived (great service) and people were sooo very nice. I did hibachi dinner with scallops, the scallops were perfectly cooked. Totally amazed, really thought they would be tough and just white in color, juicy and a perfect sear-Bravo! Loved the fresh crispy salad and the ginger dressing was so good, not the average type dressing. I look forward to going in to Sushi Bear and try the fresh Sushi.

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    Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill
    Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill - Shrimp Tempura Appetizer & 3 Roll Lunch Special

    Shrimp Tempura Appetizer & 3 Roll Lunch Special

    Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill - Shrimp Sushi

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    Fuji Sushi - Complimentary

    Fuji Sushi

    3.9(143 reviews)
    4.4 mi•Fairfax, Westside
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    Food was not as good as I remembered. It was great that they were open until 10pm but the food…read morewasn't good. I brought a friend here to catch up to get hibachi. The vegetables were spread mixed with the shrimp and chicken. The sauce was very tangy and not very hibachi, more like a sweet glade. It also came out very quick, it was warm, but not hot. My friend ordered two sushi rolls but they were over cooked and too crunchy. She could hit them with the chopsticks and hear how hard they were. I completed the survey or the free holiday roll. Mine too was over cooked. So my friend asked I she could get something else. When they brought out the shrimp fried rice, she took a few bites and didn't like it either. Neither dish was what we expected and I don't remember coming here and the food wasn't good. Instead of taking the dishes of she didn't enjoy, the owner went back and forth about paying for the supplies he used to cook the meal. I've never been somewhere and the restaurant still charged for an uneaten meal. As a courtesy, he said he didn't charge her for the rice. Out of all the places we could go, I won't be back and it reminded me what I hadn't been here in awhile. Do better and stop frying the sushi so hard. There we're only five people in the restaurant , no need to rush or give leftovers.

    Fuji Sushi off of Roosevelt is a genuine spot with a kind hearted energy. Everything from the wait…read morestaff who works here to the amazingly kind and open Sushi chefs that work diligently and with smile. The presentation of two fuji Sushi and two sushi orders was phenomenal. Give your time to this place. It's peaceful, happy energy and the food is so beautiful.

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    Fuji Sushi - Variety of sushi

    Variety of sushi

    Fuji Sushi - I got shrimp lo mein when I tell you it was delicious it was ill definitely be coming back with my family to eat

    I got shrimp lo mein when I tell you it was delicious it was ill definitely be coming back with my family to eat

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    Indochine - Red Curry Dinner with chicken

    Indochine

    3.9(488 reviews)
    1.1 mi•LaVilla
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    Came here with a group of coworkers (10 of us!!!) the space is smaller and upstairs but we still…read moresat comfortably! We came right at the lunch tush and our server was ON IT!! So attentive and really knew the menu! I had the red curry - 4 stars for heat and it was just the perfect heat!!! I added the scallops and it was delicious! Very flavorful and not overpowered by the spice!!! Looking forward to trying the drunken noodles the next time I go back, those looked YUMMYYYYY!!!

    Indochine is located above Dorothy's in downtown Jacksonville. It's a short walk from the Hyatt and…read moreconvention center if you're there for a conference. There are stairs, but if you walk straight through to the host/hostess stand at Dorothy's, there is a small elevator available. The décor was nice and there was a decent amount of seating available, enough to accommodate our group of 10 and another large group at the table next to ours. It looked like people came here with their families for special occasions. There was only one person working to cover everything from seating, take out, serving, etc., and he did an amazing job of staying on top of everything. He even took the time to explain to me that they recently decided to make their entire menu (save for the fried items) gluten free due to many requests they'd received from their customers. It was so nice to eat at a place that was so considerate! Their menu is definitely more fusion than authentic. I asked the server for a recommendation and he told me his favorite is the Curry Fried Rice, but it was a big portion, so I opted for his second favorite, the Drunken Noodles. I asked about the spice levels and asked for mine to be more spicy. It wasn't as spicy as I hoped, so I asked for a spice tray and added several spoonfuls of various chili flakes and peppers. My colleagues got the yellow curry and said it was basically flavorless, but they liked their Drunken Noodles. I'm thankful to have the gluten free option, but I was missing the essence of the classic/authentic flavor. Overall, the décor, ambience, and service was great, but the food was just okay.

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    Indochine - Cool stairway vibes

    Cool stairway vibes

    Indochine - Pork dumplings

    Pork dumplings

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