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    Kona Cafe

    3.7 (839 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Tonga Toast!!
    Gerry L.

    Kona Cafe is located in Disney's Polynesian resort and we have been for dinner in the past and the cuisine here is mixture of Pan-Asian with South Pacific. But I kept on hearing about their breakfast so we decided to give it a chance and booked a reservation. We were seated right away and my wife requested a bowl of fresh fruit chunks that included pineapples, strawberries, papaya, and grapes. For the our main dish I ordered their famous Tonga toast with spiced ham (spam), egg platter with macadamia nut butter pancakes, Mickey pancakes and a side of cheesy grits. The pancakes were very sweet and fluffy while each plates came with tasty and crunchy breakfast potatoes. The eggs and cheesy grits were also solids and good quality. But the star of the meal was the Tonga toast which was banana stuffed sourdough French toasted drenched in Cinnamon sugar. It was moist and when topped with the strawberry sauce it really enhances the flavors. My only complaint of Tonga toast was that it was a massive sugar and carb overdose. Both the sausage and the spiced hams were very flavorful and tender. Kona Cafe is a great breakfast spot that should continue to be recognized.

    Free birthday dessert platter
    celina t.

    We went to Kona on a Tuesday night and it was PACKED! Our reservation was for 6:30 and we didn't get sat til 6:45 although we came around 6:08pm. The food itself was very good we got: Potstickers: 4/5 the sauce and crisp was wonderful. Bread (complimentary) 5/5 the butter was delightful Lapu Lapu: 3/5 great for photos but a bit on the weaker side alcohol wise. Wings: 5/5 perfect crisp and flavor NY Strip: 4/5 great flavors and sauces Crab and shrimp Mac and cheese: 3/5 I wish there was more crab. I'd be willing to pay more if it had more crab in the portion. Bread pudding: 5/5 very yum! The service was a bit slow and it took us about 20 minutes to get our bill after our meal. Sadly we missed the window to get photos taken at the grand foridian. The restaurant is pretty packed and loud but the food is good.

    Rainbow Roll* Shrimp Fire Cracker Roll*
    Kaile T.

    Food: Rainbow Roll & Shrimp Fire Cracker Roll: Everything was a touch bland. The fish tasted fresh on the Rainbow Roll and there were a few bites of the Fire Cracker Roll that had a kick, but something was missing. Pork shank: Per hubby, "Didn't have a lot of taste, I would not order it again". Ambiance: Fun decor, but it was a little hot (visited in April). The temperature, plus the noise volume was a bit over stimulating for me. Lots of families having dinner, which is great to see, volume reflected that audience. Service: Excellent, Disney always does a great job of making things feel customized to your experience. Would skip next time unless we stay at this resort from convenience.

    Tonga Toast with bacon
    Kendall N.

    We got a couple of egg platters and the Tonga toast. The egg platters were big and quite filling. The Tonga toast was good. The bananas were not stuffed all the way in so I only had bananas on 2/3 of the toast. The cinnamon sugar coating makes it extra crunchy on the outside which I liked. The also gave a lot of bacon! Some people may not like the toast because it is very sweet and pretty much like eating dessert for breakfast. But I enjoyed it.

    Stitch smoothie with pineapple and coconut
    Rachel L.

    We ordered two açaí bowls, two Stitch smoothies, and macadamia nut pancakes to share. The waitress kindly let us order the pancakes à la carte instead of as an entree (our kids had been gorging on carbs and meat during our vacation so we wanted to limit the pancakes!). The Stitch smoothies were yummy and tasted bright and citrusy from the pineapple, each drink came topped with cute white chocolate Stitch ears. The smoothies come out being a very Stitch-appropriate shade of blue! The açaí bowls were fine; a little bit more melted and liquidy than I typically like my acai bowls. The pancakes were yummy but not quite as fluffy as I've had. It took a bit of a trek to get here, but food and service were both fine. It's a bit out of the way when visiting the park so not sure we'd come again but we were happy with our experience here.

    Rolls
    Em S.

    While Ohana often gets the attention at the Polynesian Resort, we have found this restaurant to be one of our absolute favorites on the entire Disney World property. We went for lunch with friends and tried some new items and classics. They offer the noodles we love from Ohana, and some seasonal dishes, as well as amazing sushi. We had the bao buns for an app and their pineapple rolls with sea salt butter are delicious. The stand out this visit was the turkey Bánh mì with the purple potato salad (with sweet potato but not super sweet in flavor) this sandwich was huge and so fresh. The pate had amazing pepper flavor and the shaved carrots and arugula added that crunch. The bread was amazing texture and flavor and the spicy mayo with the fresh jalapeños were perfect spice kick. Overall this sandwich was memorable. Loved our waitress and always have the best service. If you want to try a fun spot with great Hawaiian flavor, give this place a try. Note that you need to make a reservation to park in the lot at the resort and you have a 3 hour time limit. Grab a dole whip after or try their bread pudding dessert!

    Loco Moco
    TP W.

    Our server was Angela and she by far the kindest server we've had at any of the restaurants we've been to on our trip in the parks. We absolutely loved our meal! The French press coffee was amazing! Absolutely delicious. I wish that all of our experiences with the meals on our trip were as good as this one. What's not to like about a Polynesian themed resort serving amazing food?

    Pineapple Mule
    Leah W.

    So beyond grateful we could walk right in to Kona Cafe and be seated in 10 minutes on Mother's Day. I got the pineapple drink but without alcohol. It was fair. Not great somehow. Our server was so kind and brought us a knife to cut up and enjoy the pineapple so it didn't go to waste. I got the rainbow poke bowl at the recommendation from the server. It was honestly so sticky I had a hard time eating it. My son got the bad buns and crab and shrimp Mac and cheese. They were delicious! For dessert I got the molton chocolate cake. It came with the smallest amount of ice cream. It would have been better with more to balance it out. It's a super fun restaurant and the Polynesian is our fav hotel at Disney.

    Ham and Cheese Omelet
    Kristy K.

    It was our first time dining here. The Poly is a beautiful resort. We went for breakfast and only waited 10 minutes to be seated, but it seemed like it took an eternity to get our food. It was 1 hour and 10 minutes from check in until we signed the bill. I'm not sure if that's normal or not, but we really like our waitress and didn't have any other plans for the day so the wait wasn't an issue. The Tonga Toast was thick....like thiccc but the syrup and cold strawberry compote soaked right in. I enjoyed it and I liked the strawberry with the warm banana center. It also came with a pile of bacon. I don't mean 1-2 sad little floppy pieces, but a mini stack of crispy bacon which is my favorite breakfast meat! The ham and cheese omelet was really good too! We actually liked it just as much as the Tonga toast. The grits were perfectly cheesy. Not too runny and not too thick. Just right and we cleaned that bowl! Overall it was a wonderful experience and we're looking forward to going back.

    Polynesian Egg Platter* gluten free
    Lauren H.

    We had an amazing experience at Kona Cafe! We had a reservation for a Sunday morning at 9:30 and it was the perfect time. It wasn't too busy when we were seated. Our server was amazing! I am not great at keeping track of names but I need to start paying more attention! I eat gluten free and they are SO ACCOMMODATING at Disney. She asked if I was comfortable talking to her or if I would prefer to talk to the chef. They have tickets that they write allergens on to ensure the kitchen is well aware. The kitchen does take some extra time to cook your meal because they are very conscientious of allergies to ensure that nothing is cross contaminated. We were sat and ordered before a table next to us, but they got their food 5-10 minutes before we did. No worries! We had to get some POG (pineapple, orange, guava) juice! Fricken delicious and refreshing! I ordered the gluten free Polynesian egg platter and it was the perfect amount of food! It was very filling, and nice to have the fruit to lighten it up and a little donut for dessert! The donut is from Erin McKenna's bakery and is free of 7 or 9 of the top allergens. I cannot remember! It was very good donut for being so free of allergens. My boyfriend ordered the Loco Moco and it was crazy delicious! It seemed unconventional as it was rice, chorizo gravy and a hamburger patty, but it was amazing! The flavor was great, and it honestly wasn't too filling and heavy. We had an amazing visit and cannot wait to go back to try more!

    Tamarind Barbecue Chicken
    Bethany G.

    We got Kona Cafe to go and it was delicious! The pot stickers were so good and the sauces that come with them are so good. The chicken dish was moist and wonderfully cooked. The rice had a little kick. And the such roll was delicious. I was sad to see we did not get the bread service even though we ordered the food to go. Overall, great to go experience and the food was ready pretty quickly.

    Seasonal Fish* salmon
    Deanne L.

    Excellent service and great tasting food in the relaxing venue of the Polynesian Resort. Shah, our waiter was the star. Great recommendations and prompt, friendly service. We had the bao buns and potstickers for an app ( along with the delicious pineapple bread to start) and salmon and teriyaki burger for our entrees. Salmon was cooked perfectly and tastes great! The teriyaki burger was ok but the pork belly on it was not great. Very reasonable priced for a sit down food option. One thing to note, they do to-go orders to with a partial menu. Not a lot of room to wait for your table to be ready. Would definitely recommend.

    Mac's
    Brett N.

    Why 4 stars? Because we are always down for anything Hawaiian related. --- --- --- For our final meal of our long weekend vacation in Orlando, we headed to Kona Cafe before I took the wife and kiddo to the airport and then transitioned into work mode for an event I was in town for. The good news: we really enjoyed our meal here. The bad news: I'm too old to eat a bunch of pancakes before a long day of work. My wife and I shared a loco moco and some macadamia nut pancakes. We enjoyed both of them, despite the loco moco being a bit different than any we've ever had. I think it might have been the salsa on top that threw us off? Either way, it was enjoyable, but just different. The macadamia nut pancakes were also a bit different, in that, they had pineapple on top. I didn't dislike it, it was just not what I was expecting. That being said, the quality of the pancake was great... it's just that aforementioned carb coma I was in for like the next 7 hours that was a bummer.

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    Can I order the Tonga Toast for lunch or dinner, or is it only available for breakfast?

    You can order the Tonga toast at quick serve called captain cooks/cooks cafe? at the Poly. It's cheaper, and it's an all day menu item. The only thing is that the Tonga toast at quick serve place isn't served with that sauce. That's the only… 

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    Sakura Asian Fusion

    Sakura Asian Fusion

    4.0
    (714 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    I had to update my review because my friends thought they were taking me somewhere I hadn't been…read morebefore. It's been over 10 years ago which tells you a restaurant surviving this close to Disney that isn't a chain restaurant they have to be good. And they are. Because of recent food allergies I have to be careful where I eat. I wasn't concerned here. They listened attentively and took all of our dietary needs to Hart. They were very very specific who got white and who could eat what when they came to the table to serve serve. It's not some big fancy theme park type restaurant inside but it's nice and clean. I'm still laughing my friends had no idea I had been here and had even told them about it. Oh well, they bought me dinner so I shouldn't complain. The service is excellent, of course they listen to you when you order which is important, the food was hot, fresh, visually appealing as well as smelled incredible. When we were done they were quick to clear away and box up anything that we asked. I don't like too much hovering over a table but I also don't like to have to go hunt down my weight staff. Just the right amount without being annoying or unresponsive. I will definitely come back here again and remind my friends I have been here. Lol

    After a long day of traveling, delays, and traffic, our group was starving for something to eat…read more Our lodging was located within minutes from this place and glad to have stumbled in right before they closed. The service did not hesitate and welcomed our large party with a smile and eagerness to assist. The food was prepared fresh and to order. The flavors were delicious and the portions were plentiful. Parking was easily accessible within their own lot. Overall a great experience. Enjoy!

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    Hawkers Asian Street Food

    Hawkers Asian Street Food

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    7.6 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Catering service

    I was craving the five spice green beans so we took a trip over to have dinner on Friday night. We…read moregot there around 6:30 which was perfect timing because after seven the place got really busy. We choose to sit at the bar as it's open seating. my husband wanted the five spice chicken wings, and we were disappointed to learn that they've been taken off the menu. This is such a huge disappointment because that five spice dry rub was amazing. We ended up talking to the bartender and she said that they could do the lil sum sum (kids menu) wings naked and put the spice on the side. My husband chose to go that route (two order as there are only 3 wings an order) but thankfully, they actually tossed the wings in the spice, which was perfect. But we really do wish that they would bring back the actual full order of the five spice chicken wings as that was his go to when we went there and because that's not on the menu it may decrease the amount of time we go back now because he doesn't really care for a lot of the other menu items. I got the five spice green beans, which is one of my favorite items on the menu. I was surprised to hear that they had taken it off the menu for a while and that they had just brought it back. so glad that they did because that was the whole reason we had traveled out there and had they not been on the menu. There's a good chance we probably would've found somewhere else. I also had the Po Po Lau curry because it is another one of my favorite dishes.

    I went to Hawkers on a Saturday for a quick bite. I got lucky to get seated immediately, even…read morethough there was a crowd. I decided on the 5 spiced old fashioned for my drink (14 dollars). The drink was good with some spices, but instead of a craft ice, they just used regular crushed ice, making the drink a bit watered down. For my food, they sadly no longer had the duck noodles, so I tried the CKT noodles (15 dollars) instead. They mentioned it would have a smokey flavor from the wok preparation, which I enjoyed. However, the noodles were quite chewy. The meats included shrimp, pork sausage, and chicken. The chicken and shrimp were enjoyable, but the sausage could have used a bit of a punch. I was able to get some sambal for heat, but it lacked flavor and it was a bit gritty too. At least there was an ample amount such that I could take some home for the next day. My server was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was the same. I did enjoy the audible music and crowd, making the vibe nice. I would definitely come back if the bring the duck noodles again, and maybe try another drink next time too. Overall: B-

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    Kungfu Kitchen

    Kungfu Kitchen

    4.4
    (561 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    Came across this place as it was in the same area as Susuru where I've been the last couple of…read morenights. So this is my 3rd night here in Orlando and decided to come here. All I can say, this place simply blew my mind!! I never expected this resto to be this GOOD! Came in around 7:15 pm and there's were a few people waiting and I signed up on their Yelp waitlist kiosk. But I got seated about 5-10 mins upon arrival. So when looked at the menu, they had 3 dishes that were Michelin guide recommendations. The first one is their wonton soup, the pan fried Peking duck buns and the steamed buns with bokchoy and mushrooms. So I was curious and had to order the wonton soup and since I love Peking duck, I ordered the buns. Here's my assessment: 1. Pork and shrimp wonton soup - 15/10 - the soup was pretty neutrally flavored but still good to my liking but oh boy, the wonton was out of this world!! It came with 6 large wontons, some bokchoy, seaweed and the broth. I always ask for chili oil and when I took a bite of the wonton, the sudden burst of deliciousness that I felt in my mouth was indescribable. Then I dipped the wonton in the chili oil and it added another layer of umami flavor. This is prolly my Top 2 wonton soup I've had in my life next to the one I've tried in Hongkong years ago!! Every wonton I ate the more I just want to eat more wontons . It's INCREDIBLE. 2. Pan fried Peking duck buns - 20/10 - this should be a Michelin star dish!! The bun was a little sweet, soft but that first bite felt like all my salivary juices just exploded. This is the BEST BAO BUN I've had in America. The most perfect combination of sweet, savory, salty, with a touch of five spice and a gastronomically out of bounds dish - It's UNBELIEVABLE!! Every customer should not leave this resto until they've tried this one!! Trust me, you may want to eat at least 4 pcs of this. I would have wanted to get 2 more but I was already full. 3. Steamed bokchoy with garlic - 10/10 - love the freshness of the bokchoy, well poached and the garlic was just enough that it was not overpowering yet it was garlicky. I wish we can have Kung Fu Kitchen in CA but I guess FL is more business friendly. They also have their sister flagship resto in NY!! So if ever you come to Disney World or Orlando for a work or business trip, pls do yourself a favor and make sure you put this resto as part of your itinerary!!!

    First of all I have to say that the service here is terrible! We got seated immediately on a…read moreThursday night at 5:50 PM. Water came in about 5 minutes. Then nothing. We waited 15 more minutes (20 minutes from being seated) and we flagged down a server to take our order. Another party got tired of waiting and just left. The restaurant was only 30% full so there was no excuse for this. However the food came out in about 12 minutes after ordering which is not bad. The food was delicious! We got the house knife cut noodles, pan fried Peking duck buns, and the bok choy with garlic. Everything was excellent. The noodles were so tasty with the beef being the best. The boiled egg is a little odd but it was still good. The Peking duck buns were so good! I am convinced that the only reason this place is still in business is because the food is so good that it offsets the terrible service If you have a lot of time and don't mind waiting for your food. I definitely recommend trying this place. Other people had better luck with the service but I saw at least one other person say that the service was bad. The food is 5 star but the service is 2 star so I gave it a 4 overall.

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    DOMU - Dr. Phillips

    DOMU - Dr. Phillips

    4.3
    (957 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    I've been here multiple times, and every time it's such a great experience. While there is usually…read morealways a wait, they have a nice bar area with friendly bartenders where you can order a yummy drink while you wait for your table. As I'm sure every other review here says, you must order the wings. They are so crispy, saucy, and flavorful. I've tried a few of the Ramen dishes, and they are always delicious. So comforting and warm, and such nice large portions - I can never finish mine! I've taken a few out-of-town friends here, and they always are satisfied with their experience. And I'd be remiss not to mention the gorgeous interior... One of the most beautiful restaurants I've been in! Big fan of Domu, and so glad we have one closer to where I live.

    This is probably the hardest review I've ever written because I've been a fan of DOMU since their…read moreoriginal Winter Park location. I've followed Chef Sean "Sonny" Nguyen from the beginning, and I honestly believe they serve some of the best ramen in Florida. I've recommended DOMU to countless friends over the years. Unfortunately, this isn't a review about the food. It's about how customers are treated. This past Friday, my wife, my two daughters, and I drove almost an hour to Dr. Phillips. We arrived at exactly 9:32 PM, almost 90 minutes before the posted 11:00 PM closing time, only to be greeted with a sign saying they were no longer accepting tables due to an extended waitlist. This wasn't the first time. It wasn't even the second or third. This is now the 4th or 5th time we've driven all the way there only to be turned away. What makes it even more frustrating is that the restaurant didn't appear to be overflowing with people. There were multiple empty tables visible inside, yet we were told they couldn't seat anyone else. At some point, this stops being bad luck and becomes a management problem. If demand is consistently exceeding capacity, then implement a reservation system or another predictable process. Customers shouldn't have to gamble on driving an hour with their family only to be told they can't eat. To be honest, it almost feels like maintaining an artificially long waitlist has become part of the restaurant's image. Whether that's true or not, that's certainly how it comes across after experiencing this repeatedly. Michelin recognition and great food can only take a restaurant so far. Hospitality is equally important, and repeatedly turning away loyal customers well before closing time is simply not acceptable. I sincerely hope Chef Sonny Nguyen sees this because I've supported DOMU for years and genuinely want them to succeed. But after being turned away for the fourth or fifth time, I can no longer recommend making a long drive unless you're willing to risk leaving hungry. Great food deserves great customer service. Right now, the customer experience isn't living up to the quality of the kitchen.

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    Morimoto Asia

    Morimoto Asia

    3.7
    (3.4k reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$$

    Wow. I knew my wife and I were heading in for a nice dinner, but we were not expecting to enjoy the…read moremeal so much. We started with a few cocktails, dumplings, and wagyu sliders. I'd pass on the sliders as they were a little difficult to eat in the boa buns and didn't have much flavor. We were not prepared for how amazing the spare ribs and the Peking duck were going to be as our main course. The ribs were melt in your mouth yet extra crispy and were perfectly lightly sauced. These were so good that we tried to remake them when we got home (The waiter showed us that they put the recipe online!). The Peking duck was similar, with a light, crispy skin and tender meat paired with two different sauces. The Peking duck was a lot of food, and I would recommend splitting it between 2-3 people while ordering a few other options. It could serve as the only entree for two.

    This previously has been one of my favorite DS dining locations. I have been here many many times…read moreover the years. This most recent visit wasn't bad it just didn't live up to the experiances I have had in the past. We were sat at a really odd table, kind of off to the side by the staff kitchen entrence/exit (not the open kitchen - upstairs sort of tucked away on a corner) at a very small wobbly table. We ordered two drinks, an app, two rolls of sushi and a split entree. The table was kind of jam packed the entire evening. I had a drink spilled on me by our sever (not his fault - someone bumped into him becuase of the awkward table location and I got the drink partially poured on me) I also had another diner at a neighboring table behind us push their chair back abruptly and whack right into the back of me. Again, awkward table set up. I felt so bad for our server who obviously felt bad for us as well and probably embarrassed by the set up. He had to fix the table (we offered to do it but he insisted) spilled a drink on me, had to clean that up off of the table and floor as well. Had to deal with a tiny table full of dishes it really didn't accommodate. It really should not be there. We were celebrating my birthday on staycation so it did put a damper on the evening a bit. Food was all fine as it typically is. I do think that the portions have shrunk while I believe prices have gone up. My favorite coctail on property - the lychee martini, is here and it's way smaller than it used to. I thought I was making tat up but I looked up a photo from thr last time and yes, in fact much smaller. You can see it for yourslef in photo I peraonlly have posted from previous dining experiences vs the one I posted on this experiance. It is also a bot smaller and a differnt color - same taste exactly but definalt smaller and different. It's been there a while. It's sort of becoming a chain. It's not bad by any means, it's just not as good as it used to be and it costs more than it used to. I added a star because I know it can be better but this most recent visit left quite a bit to be desired.

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    Interior decor made to emulate jellyfish fish.
    Interior decor made to emulate jellyfish fish.
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    Yak & Yeti Restaurant

    Yak & Yeti Restaurant

    4.1
    (1.5k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Skip breakfast, come here, then feast! At this pan-Asian restaurant we were able to have Dragon…read moreRoll bowl, tikka masala, and Korean beef at the same time, a fun novelty that left us all stuffed. Then came dessert, fried wontons for me, with a subtle name for the pineapple honey drizzled yumminess with vanilla ice cream. Navigate the quantity as you will, but it was a lovely meal all around. Cash in a Disney food plan here for a sit down meal, and you'll feel like you've eaten two. John Jay and Devin were pleasant, despite how exhausting it must be to serve masses of guests in the Florida heat. Bollywood posters, an entry floor mosaic, and lovely wood work were our distractions waiting for our meal. 'Conditioned air, fine food, and drinks,' no lies on the sign! Part comfort food, part imaginary escape across the globe, we'd come back. Cafe and drink stands are right outside Y & Y if you don't want to be too full to ride the Everest coaster.

    Overall 5/5: Pleasantly surprised by this place. Great food, even better service, relaxing…read moreambiance, and free souvenirs! The closest you'd get to a formal dining experience and non-fast food inside a theme park. Please make reservations cause the wait will be so long and in the heat. Food 5/5: We only ordered from their limited time "Eastern Delights" menu. Got the Vietnamese Shaking Beef, partner got the Bulgogi Chicken Bowl, and the Frostbite (non-alcoholic). - Vietnamese Shaking Beef 5/5: Perfectly cooked. Soft, tender, chewy udon noodles. Beef was served in cubes. Seared on outside, medium-done. Dish was slightly sweet. Authentic? No. But delicious? Yes. Wish the portion size was bigger. - Bulgogi Chicken Bowl 4/5: Large portion size. Chicken was tender/juicy. Not the best bibimbap I've had (of course compared to NYC) but not bad at all. - Frostbite 4/5: Basically a creamy sprite. Refreshing as any cold carbonated drink would be. Wouldn't be missing out if you didn't try this BUT you get the free duck and light-up cup. Can't say no to free souvenirs. Service 5/5: Our waiter was really nice and frequently checked in with us to make sure everything was to our liking. Ambiance 5/5: Warm relaxing atmosphere. We were seated in the recess area on the 2nd flood so it was quieter than the center of the restaurant. Place was spacious. A nice air-conditioned escape from the 90F, drizzling, weather outside.

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    Outside from the rest. Lovely bell
    Outside from the rest. Lovely bell
    Kids Noodles with Fried Rice
    Kids Noodles with Fried Rice
    Firecracker Chicken & Shrimp

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    Firecracker Chicken & Shrimp
    Susuru

    Susuru

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    This place is PURE AWESOMENESS. The setting reminds me a lot of those local izakayas and pubs in…read moreJapan. First time here yesterday and arrived just about 4:58 pm and there were already about 10 people lined up in time for their opening at 5 pm. Was able to seat myself right away at the bar and love that the menu is pretty straightforward. They had some usual appetizers like karage, corn but they also have okonomiyaki and fries. But I then I saw they have the Hamburg grill special which I love so I had to. It was grilled to perfection. Good 6 oz juicy patty and very well seasoned on top of rice and topped with a raw egg yolk. It was so yummy. I ordered a few yakitori: TSUKUNE - 10/10 - flavorful and juicy HEARTS - 6/10 - pretty dry and overcooked PORK BELLY - 7/10 - not my favorite. I would have wanted just the regular grilled belly but it felt like thinly sliced rolled belly SKIRT STEAK - 10/10 - well seasoned and tender Plus they have my fave matcha IPA!! I really enjoyed this place that I had to go back the next day for dinner again (see my next review). Highly recommend this resto!!

    Susuru has such a fun, nostalgic vibe and the food was excellent from start to finish…read more We started with the chicken karaage and mentai fries and both were delicious. Everyone ordered a different ramen including the Tori Paitan, Mi So Hot, and Black Tonkotsu. Each one had great flavor and depth. The portions were generous and the meal was super reasonable price wise. Louie was attentive throughout and made the experience even better. We were there at about 5:10. We read they did not take reservations and seated on a first come first serve basis. The restaurant opened at 5 and was filling up fast. It was not long after we seated that there were folks waiting for seats. A fantastic spot all around.

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    Bar seating area
    Bar seating area
    Soriresu Yakitori (~$5) & Momo Yakitori (~$5)
    Soriresu Yakitori (~$5) & Momo Yakitori (~$5)
    Wagyu Short Rib Kushiyaki (~$12)

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    Wagyu Short Rib Kushiyaki (~$12)
    Sushi Izuki

    Sushi Izuki

    4.8
    (44 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$$$
    Free WiFi
    Free parking

    I celebrated my birthday at Sushi Izuki with my family, and we chose the 18-course omakase at the…read morebar. It was truly an exceptional experience from start to finish. The service was warm and attentive, and the chefs were incredibly skilled. It was so much fun watching them work. Every course was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. What made the evening even more special was how they went out of their way to make my birthday feel celebrated. It added such a personal touch to an already unforgettable meal. We all left agreeing that it was one of the most memorable dining experiences we've ever had. I would highly recommend Sushi Izuki and would gladly return.

    I went here for my birthday recently and I enjoyed it so much! I loved the decorations of the…read morerestaurant. If you prefer more privacy, I would reserve the tatami room, but the sushi bar looked very fun too. I particularly enjoyed the tatami room since our server was really attentive, and his description of each course really made the dining experience all the better! The birthday gift I got at the end was super cute! If looking to do an omakase, and want to treat yourself to a really nice meal, I would definitely recommend it to try this place at least once! They do give you an option to order from a menu after majority of the meal has come out too, if you want to repeat some of your favorite items from the meal.

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    Traditional private dinning rooms
    Traditional private dinning rooms
    Appetizer
    Appetizer
    Caviar on toro

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    Caviar on toro

    Kona Cafe - sushi - Updated August 2026

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