The Rundown: An intimate, flavorful Japanese experience perfect for a friendly dinner out with friends or a romantic date night. The Review: This has become my favorite ramen restaurant in town between its cozy, upscale atmosphere to its flavorful menu. Don't let the small building fool you. They have a full sushi menu (made to order by a professional chef) and offer a variety of meal options from ramen to donburi and more. The staff are always excited to have you, and the kitchen does a fantastic job offering quick turnaround without sacrificing flavor. I usually order the ramen, but I've also had the donburi along with a variety of their apps and everything has been fantastic! They even recently converted my mom into a (non-fish) sushi eater. For some reason she decided she wanted to try some sushi and we shared the katsu and asparagus and she enjoyed both. To me, this elevates their chef even more in my eyes managing to capture a new sushi eater! I highly recommend Kombu, it's become my favorite restaurant on Aloma. read more

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Kombu is our favorite ramen spot! I usually order the Creamy Vegan Ramen and my partner enjoys the Mayu Tonkotsu. He also often orders the Chicken Karaage appetizer. This time we decided to switch it up! We started with the Takoyaki, and oh my goodness, what an experience! When it was placed on our table, the bonito flakes almost made the dish look alive. It added a nice smoky flavor. The okonomiyaki sauce was savory and paired well with the octopus balls. It was so good I can't wait to go back and order it again. I ordered the Tofu Teriyaki Donburi and my partner ordered the Gyudon. We both thought the rice was cooked to perfection. My Donburi was sauced appropriately and the veggies were cooked well- not too soft. The fried tofu was fine, but I don't think the panko breading added much because it didn't arrive crispy. It would've been just as good without it. The service is always quick and attentive. The ambiance is relaxing with a clean aesthetic. Can't wait to come back and try their sushi! read more

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I have got the ramen multiple times, sit down or take out. They have always been kind and fast with service, even watching them making sushi at the bar is fun and no matter where you sit you can see. I always recommend to anyone as a quick ramen or sit down. A tad bit pricey compared to my favorite Ramen shop read more

I haven't tried the sushi here yet, but the ramen is really good and definitely worth coming back for.

My wife, who is Japanese, and I are what you can refer to as serious "ramen heads" this restaurant is no joke excellent ramen. The gyoza and karaage is excellent as well read more

I have been wanting try this place out for a while now. Came here with one of my friends for lunch to try it out. The staff here were really nice and I liked the aesthetic of the restaurant. I got the Pick 2 Sushi Combo w Salad. The Ginger Salad had good flavor to it, I just wish the greens were a bit more bite sized. The sushi here was okay, it had a slight fishiness to it though. I did like their sushi rice it had a good consistency/bite. The Matcha Tiramisu was quite good, not too sweet and the perfect amount of matcha. I would come back to try the Donburi or Ramen. read more

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First, this location has a small parking lot because it's a small space. DO NOT BE FOOLED! I highly would recommend going for lunch. Their lunch special is amazing. (See: menu photo) Also, because it is not a large space, it create a very intimate environment. The pricing and options in the menu are perfect for a date night and are adequately priced. Try the spicy crispy salmon or spicy crispy tuna. It's a unique take that I've not ever tried but may have to go back just for this. The service was extremely quick and perfectly took care of all our needs. All in all, I'd go back. I'm leery of going on a weeknight because the space likely fills up quick but worth the wait. read more

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Went with several friends for lunch on a Saturday. The restaurant probably has about 10 tables total, so it is not that big. We ordered each type of food on the menu (sushi, rice bowl, ramen, dumplings) . The sushi wasn't bad- just a basic tastes and nothing fancy. The ramen was mediocre - one of them was okay but the other one that my friend ordered said it had no flavor and tasted just like water and salt. The beef rice teryki donburi was not good at all, we actually sent it back. The meat was super tough and not juicy. It looked like it wasn't seared at all and but boiled. It also had no flavor. In the picture is the chicken katsu curry, which was better but not great but was filling. read more

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Cute sushi spot! Very intimate with a limited amount of seating. Rolls were fresh and fairly priced. Sat next to the sushi station and could watch the food being made. Also ordered the takoyaki which was delicious. Our server was present and polite. Would definitely go again :) read more

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Kombu exterior and interior is trendy and cozy. This building has parking spaces for convenience. It's located on Aloma Ave in Winter Park, so I've eaten here a handful of times over the years for a quick lunch. They use to have a Galbi lunch, but it's since been discontinued. Kombu offers a fair selection of sushi and lunch menu during the day. Soup or salad comes with the entrees. The miso soup was standard but better than most sushi spots in town. I felt their ginger dressing tasted more like vinaigrette than ginger. We only ordered the Eel Donburi and Steak Bento Box since we were rushed for time that day. The eel was good, but average compared to other sushi restaurants and served over long grained rice. The steak was chewy, yet the teriyaki sauce was flavorful so it made up for the dish. You can't go wrong with California roll. The sushi was also mediocre. I'm allergic to Escolar and Tilapia raw so when I asked the server if I could switch out the item, I was told it wasn't possible. Unless I opted for all California Roll and no sushi pieces. The service was lackluster. The gentleman who waited on us seemed to lack confidence in his knowledge. He didn't bother asking management regarding my allergy comment to raw Escolar or Tilapia. Also, he didn't come back to check on us about our experience. Only the assistant server refilled our water. Overall, if you're looking for a quick bite with no expectations, this restaurant is the one for you. I don't know if I'd come back again, but if I had to, I would probably give it one last chance to redeem themselves, I'm all for supporting local small eateries, however, it has consistently disappointed me so far. To be fair, maybe I'll try all sushi and rolls next time in hopes that there's improvement in food and service. I try to root for small businesses to succeed. read more

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Small and cute. Suchi was worth the wait, we did eat around dinner time so they were busy. Definitely a nice date spot, just make sure you have something to talk about lol. I enjoyed the environment and food! Worth it! read more

Great place great service this a couple years ago and just keep getting better and better read more

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Ohhhh wow, is this going to become my new go-to sushi spot? Normally I have a place that I automatically go to when I want sushi. It's familiar, decently priced, and not far. In contrast, Kombu is about 5 minutes further from my usual place, a little more expensive, but the quality is better, and the place is nicer. They have decently priced lunch specials. Also, Kombu seems to have more authentic Japanese items, including Takoyaki which is one of my favorites. I'm really looking forward to trying more of their food. read more

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Definitely the perfect time to grab some fresh sushi for lunch. I was greeted as soon as I entered the location. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout the whole time I was there. My pick during this time was their pick 2 lunch special. That is a total of 16 pieces of sushi in total for only 13.95 ,basically 14, dollars. I tried the Tampa and Crunch roll. Also, the chicken karaage since I normally enjoy that at most sushi places. I would definitely come back for lunch or dinner again. Everything tasted fresh and left a great memory for me. I love the openness within the restaurant. It made it seem bigger than it actually was. read more

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Have been to Kombu at least 10 times in the past year and everything was pretty good but tonight was our last night there. They can't handle a busy Friday or Saturday night, we waited on our food while others were served who came in after us. Also, the sushi rolls were not good. Never again. read more

This place is amazing. Great sushi, and the pork belly buns are superb! It looks tiny from the outside, but it surprisingly spacious inside. It's definitely worth a visit. read more

Exceeded expectations! Delicious!! Will be back! Everything was so fresh and flavorful and the selection of rolls was amazing! read more

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The food has always been delicious. We love that the dinning area is small and it's always busy which we like.

Adding another review to suggest the Shrimp Katsu Curry. The Katsu Shrjmp has a delicious crunch and flavor! The curry base with veggies and rice are a simple alternative option for a hearty and savory meal. Definitely need to try the other food options on the menu other than ramen and sushi! read more

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I tried this place after getting my hair done nearby and took advantage of their lunch special. Service was great and quick! I placed my order over the phone and picked it up about 10 mins later. The sushi was delicious (I got shrimp tempura and spicy tuna) and the price was great! Definitely recommend. read more

The food is decent, not the best sushi, I would prefer other places as any fried food I ordered was extremely greasy & the sushi isn't the best quality. Prices are normal. read more

This small, ten table restaurant packs in a crowd for lunch. I decided to break from my beloved ramen spots and try out Kombu. I had the Mayu and I would say it's decent, but not my favorite. There was one server that was efficient while helping a packed restaurant. Inside, it feels like a house that cleared out to making a dining area. They do have their own parking lot! read more

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Always a 10/10. Been here quite a few times and it never misses! Both take out and dine in is amazing. Both the sushi and ramen as well. I also love their endamame read more

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We'd driven past this place a few times and had wanted to give it a try. Always nice to find a new ramen place as we are big ramen fans. We went for lunch on a Thursday and it was very quiet. The service was excellent and the servers were friendly and accomodating. Tonkatsu mayu- very fatty and oily broth filled with lots of pan fried garlic. The taste might be too strong for some, but we like the broth nice and oily with all that garlic. The noodles were average and could have been better, chashu pork was nice and tender. Eggs were cooked to perfection and delicious, full of flavour. Tonkatsu was very similar to the mayu, minus all the garlic. I'd also ordered the Thai ice tea (kind of random for a Japanese ramen sushi place, but I'm not complaining). Drink was delicious, but it could have had less ice as half my cup was filled with ice which means less of the actual ice tea for me to drink :( Overall a Nice random place In a hidden strip mall. read more

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Always good! Been going since they first opened and they always remember us. The karaage chicken and tonkatsu ramen are delicious.

Service was very nice and polite. The roll that was wrapped with rice wrapper with soaked in soy vinaigrette was very unique! Worth the try! My husband enjoyed his ramen! The broth was on point. Cute little sushi joint, def worth a try! read more

A small Ramen/ Sushi place with a large menu of interesting offerings :Ramen , Nigiri , Sushi rolls. We started with Chicken Kaarage. A Large portion of hot, crispy , chicken thighs served with a lightly spiced mayo. Hubs had Octopus balls ( I know what your thinking) ! These were ping -pong ball sized orbs , fried to perfection, then topped with shaved , dried squid. Excellent. I ordered a hot rice bowl with baked eel for my main course-Think Unagi sushi in a bowl. Hubby chose 'Japanese Monster', a Kombu special roll. Very happy with our visit and the service person was so very sweet and helpful. Beers and sake along with Soft drinks are available. read more

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We tried out this cute little spot. The server was really nice and attentive. We had the pork baos. It used the same pork as the ramen, wish it was a thicker cut of pork belly. The karage was yummy and nice big pieces. The mexican roll was really good with made in house shrimp tempura. The beef teriyaki was nice. The beef was a little chewy, it would be better sliced. It came with peppers, mushrooms, and asparagus. The chicken shoyu was really nice. Not too chickeny taste like the other places. Noodles were al dente and if soak in noodles long will be perfect. Egg was cooked well. Strongly support up and coming businesses! Looking forward to the next visit. They had great lunch specials for $9.95Mon-Fri. Hours lunch and dinner, close mid-day. read more

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Restaurant is very clean & great job on the service. We ordered the bao buns & the sauce for them was too sweet that we are not fans. The eel with rice was outstanding, sashimi was okay. read more

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The restaurant looked appealing, but the food did not taste like their prices. The beef teriyaki was a bit salty. Ramen tasted alright. Iced Thai tea was pretty good. I don't remember if there was music, but it felt quiet when it was just 2-3 tables being served. Would give it another try since the menu had other interesting meals read more

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The food here is pretty amazing! We went there with family that came to visit from Puerto Rico. It was their first time trying japanese food. My husband and I loved it! My husband tried out the Ramen, Dragon's breath and one sushi. And I ordered like 5 different sushi. I ordered quite a bit thinking our family would like to try them since it was their first at time trying it. But they weren't too crazy about the sushi, lol! They liked the Ramen better. But definitely a places to revisit. The only thing we weren't to excited about was that it was too small of a place. read more

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I've come to this place a few times before for takeout, but this is my first time dining in and I absolutely loved it. First of all, I was impressed by how good the customer service was and how quickly the food came out. It only took 10 minutes for the food to come out. And the food was delicious - the same great quality that I had the first time I came here and every time since then. The broth is flavorful, but not too salty, the noodles are the perfect texture. They already have all my favorite toppings in the Mayu Ramen with fried garlic, chashu, scallions, and ajitama eggs, plus more tasty additions with the kikurage and menma. I also love how the chashu is still as perfect as I remember, still flavorful and the right texture. I'll definitely be coming back many, many times. read more

Kombu Sushi Ramen - Breath of Fire Ramen with an extra spicy bomb (top) Mayu Tonkotsu (bottom) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Winter Park, Florida

Loved it! California roll and avocado roll was super good and they were fast. Will be back

FoodieIQ Scores: Takoyaki = 8.2/10 (Impressive!) Shoyu Ramen = 7.6/10 (Really Good!) If I could give 4.5 stars, than this would be the perfect place. The food was really good and impressive but I didn't have enough to declare it a 5 so I decided to give it 4 stars but it's def one of the better Asian restaurants in Orlando. (Hidden gem ) The takoyaki might be my new favorite Asian appetizer!!! I'm a big fan of grilled octopus so I was tempted to try this and BOY was it a pleasant surprise! The easiest way for me to describe this is to say it's like a coxinha without cheese. This would've been a higher score if it had more octopus in it, but the lack of meat hurt the score. Also, the mayo and okonomiyaki sauce (kind of a sweeter, more tangy, and less salty version of Worcestershire sauce) added a great compliment to the dish. The chicken broth in the Shoyu ramen was by far the BEST broth I've ever had in ramen! No disrespect to the rest of the dish but the broth itself is at least a 9/10. I wish I could buy the broth at a store so I can make a soup out of it cause it's that good! The noodles were cooked to al dente but nothing else about the dish was impressive to me which brought the score down to the 7's. read more

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Excellent sushi. Wait staff were very attentive. Was very busy but food came out fast. Looks like converted house. After dinner walk up the street for ice cream. read more

The rolls here were some of the best I have had. The flavors were amazing, I'd recommend trying any if the chefs specialty rolls. The matcha tiramisu was good too, it was bitter which I liked. read more

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Small place but packs a lot of flavor! My favorite is the tonkotsu ramen and I love that there are lots of options for add-ons. They also have a great selection of sushi and various rice dishes. Also their Thai tea is delicious and refreshing! read more

After passing this place at least once per week we finally stopped today for an enjoyable lunch. One order was sushi and the other the Breath of Fire ramen. Oh, also ordered the Takoyaki, or fried octopus balls, as an appetizer. The best part was the appetizer of octopus, although the main dishes were also good. While the ramen was good, it wasn't the best I've tasted. The ramen's heat was sufficient but the broth a bit lacking in flavor. Overall, the food and service were good enough to merit a return down the road. read more

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The food is amazing every single time that I've gone, and the service is incredible. I have been here so many times, and I keep coming back to try more and more of their speciality rolls. More than worth it. read more

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Awesome variety of sushi Great flavor on the ramen The service is good and the mood of the place is really quiet. read more