We had a wonderful date night here!…read more Our waitress was so proud, she explained all about the restaurant and the chef and really made us excited to try the menu. I loved mine scallops, such a unique twist with the tom yum broth. My husband got the ribs and they were incredible! We got the Hawaii coffee and the lava cake to finish. The ice cream or sorbet with the lava cake was so special. We would definitely come back!

We had been wanting to check out Rustica since we walked by them a few months ago and we decided to…read morefinally come check them out for our anniversary. We made an early reservation since we saw they do Happy Hour 4PM to 5:00PM everyday so we had to get in on that. We walked and and were seated at our table. They made sure to let us know you can sit anywhere during Happy Hour and still get the specials where many restaurants limit it to a bar area. Rustica does a great job of Happy Hour. They have appetizers, cocktails, beer, Sake, wine, and even main course happy hour entrees too. I started off with a cocktail going for the Liliko Martini which I really enjoyed. I have really been into my Passion Fruit drinks lately. We of course had to get some of the Happy Hour appetizers too and we might have gone a little overboard but for sure worth it. We got: The Naan Bread Yellow Beet Salad Crispy Tofu Roasted Pork Belly Bao Crispy Pork and Shrimp Lumpia Japanese Style Fried Chicken These were a great way to start off dinner and not one of them were $8 or less. If I had to pick favorites the best was for sure the Roasted Pork Belly Bao. I think it might have been the best Pork Belly Bao I had ever had. I was a large thick piece of Pork Belly but it just melted you your mouth and had so much flavor. We also very much enjoyed the Crispy Pork and Shrimp Lumpia which were much bigger then expected. The Japanese Style Fried Chicken was great too and the BBQ Ranch took it to the next level. For my entree I went with the Basil Crusted Roasted Monkfish which came with Vietnamese Yellow Curry, Crispy Shrimp and veggies. The Monkfish was cooked perfectly. I had a great sear on it too which gave it a bit of a crunch. I know Monkfish can sometimes be intimidated people because it was pretty ugly looking but let me tell you if it's prepared like this you're going to love it. Some of the best fish I have had. The Vietnamese Yellow Curry paired very well with it too. Wasn't too heavy and didn't over power the fish but just added an extra boost of flavor. I know what you're thinking who could was possibly be hungry for dessert but it sounded good so we ordered the Thai Milk Tea Creme Brulee and the Yuzu Cheesecake. Both were light enough that we could still really enjoy them after all we had eaten. We really like that the Thai Milk Tea Creme Brulee also had bubble boba in it which we didn't expect. We had an amazing meal and for sure be coming back sooner rather then later.

Service was great so well as the sushi. Quick stop over in JAX beach and well worth a try.read more

I've ordered from here through doordash and the food was delicious but I guess lunch is a different…read morestory. The service is great but the habachi was doused with sauce which made it soupy. There was limited meat... 4 pieces of steak over cooked.

Hubs & son love wings. I do not. They're messy, and I don't usually like to eat chicken skin…read more Bonchon may have changed my mind. Visiting my son & DIL this past weekend, both of my son's dining suggestions were wing-focused. But my vegetarian DIL (she eats some seafood) seemed to be more interested in Bonchon than the other potential spot, so I took her side to make our choice. I can usually find something to eat on any menu, in spite of my immature palette, and Bonchon was no exception. In fact, there are several other things I want to try now! We started with the Korean Cucumber Salad & Bao Buns with Pork Belly. No one that knows me will be surprised that the cucumber salad was much too hot for me. But here is something unexpected... I loved the cole slaw on the Bao Bun, and the sauces were complementary enough that the spice level was fine for me. I would definitely order the Bao Buns again, and try the other meats. For my meal, I ordered the Bibimbap with Bulgogi, and really enjoyed it. Their marinated beef was very tasty, and of course I love an egg on just about anything. Another (non)shock, I did not care for the Bibimbap Sauce because it was rather hot; I appreciated that it was served on the side. Hubs said the mushrooms & caramelized onions were very good, but I didn't eat either. Then I tried a Classic Crunch drumstick, and fell in love! Yes, I bit into it like y'all do, and ate the skin, too. What a delicious piece of chicken! I didn't even need a dipping sauce (& I can't remember what the boys chose anyway). My son insisted that I'd enjoy a Korean BBQ wing also, and I'm sure I would, but I was already getting full. Next time! Also for my next visit, my DIL got a Mopo Corndog as her appetizer (though she also ate a lot of the cucumber salad), and it looked amazing! The name was confusing (to me), but there is no hot dog inside, so I want to try one. Fried mozzarella & potato cubes! They have two versions, so of course I want to try both; although I'm rather skeptical about the sugar-cinnamon coating, I'm anticipating an unexpectedly delicious bite. Service was fantastic, although they weren't very busy yet on this Saturday evening. Our server was very attentive & friendly, and none of us waited for a new drink or refill. My son & DIL evidently visit often, so I'm sure we'll return. I wish we had a Bonchon location closer to us!

We visited this location on our spring break vacation let me tell you the food was super amazing…read more The waiter was super nice. Her name was Eve and we definitely enjoyed coming to this place and props to them on the way they cook the chicken. We ate like there was no tomorrow at my family. Enjoyed it a lot.

Hawkers does it again. What they do is no wrong. Bestie dates at Hawkers are basically a guaranteed…read moreheart-and-tummy-happy kind of night. True to form, we ordered way too much and somehow still left wishing we had room for more. This round: soup dumplings, chicken udon, chili noodles, and of course the famous pull-apart roti that will forever own a piece of my soul. Every single dish had its own bold flavor moment while still somehow complementing everything else on the table perfectly. That balance is honestly what Hawkers does best. And my "off menu" drink? The Ube Spritz. Yessss please. I need that in my life permanently. The only thing better than the eats, the drinks, and the vibe was our server, Kermit. Absolute standout service. If we come back and he's working, we'll gladly wait however long it takes for his section. That's how good the experience was.

This is not a Chinese restaurant. This is not a Malaysian restaurant. This is not a Korean…read morerestaurant. Or Japanese Or Singaporean. It's all of the above! Food is 5-star, although the portions are a little limited. The service staff works really hard, although at times the kitchen and the service staff can get pretty overwhelmed. This is a Southeast Asian restaurant, you'll have to give it time and really enjoy your experience. I hail from Southeast Asia. This restaurant is by far the best in class in Jacksonville.

Having traveled globally. Many Chinese restaurants. This business is by far the best Chinese…read moretakeout place in NE Florida. I'll emphasis takeout. Clean, tasteful. Well prepared and nice size. Enjoy this Chinese cuisine

They are my go to for egg rolls!! They're always so kind and welcoming. And the ambiance is…read morecomforting.

This was my first visit to the restaurant and I want twice in a week…read more I got a welcome greeting everytime coming in. Menu and prices are very clear and understanding. The restaurant is always neat and clean both times I was in. The food is always fresh and it comes out so quickly at the restaurant and the food truck.

If you're looking for a filling lunch special at a great price, I highly recommend checking out…read moreKBOP! They serve large portions with fantastic flavors at very affordable prices. My bowl included rice, noodles, vegetables, and one mandu, along with a side of what I believe was clear soup. The chicken was great, very crispy! It was actually spicier than I expected, but I don't have a high tolerance. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, complemented by outstanding service. The staff was friendly, patient, and truly accommodating. All in all, it was a delightful experience!

Peony is the most authentic restaurant quality Chinese food in the city! Not to be confused with…read moreCanton take out, this is the closest you'll get to NYC dine in experience. The staff are polite and efficient, and the dining room is open and bright-they have a few big round family style dining tables with a Lazy Susan in the middle.

We saw a post in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group that reminded us that it's been…read moretoo long since we've been to Peony Asian Bistro so we fixed that over the weekend. They're at 10586 Old St Augustine Road in Mandarin with a nice size parking lot so their location is great and parking isn't a concern. I'll get to the food in a minute but I'll start by saying that before we opened our fortune cookies at the end, I jokingly said "I hope one of these says 'you will get your original Facebook account back". They didn't say that but I included a photo of both because I feel like they're close enough As far as food goes, we split the Peony Sampler for an appetizer and loved it. It definitely did it's job as a sampler because now we know we like all of their appetizers and would order any of them on their own in the future. I ordered Egg Drop Soup after that because it's a favorite of mine. I always add a little salt to their version of it but I add salt to a lot of soups so that may just be a "me" thing. I had the Sweet & Sour Pork with Fried Rice for my entree, which is the same things had last time and it's still great. Between the appetizer and the soup and the entree, I was hoping to have enough to take home for lunch tomorrow and I definitely did. My wife had the General Chicken. She really liked the sauce because it was sweet but has a little bit of spicy kick to it. She said the same thing I said about the chicken itself; she loved that it was big pieces of juicy white meat. She was also surprised by how much she liked the broccoli which made for one of those things where you could get a bite of everything at once. She also had a lot to take home, so she's happy with that too. Thank you again to the person who posted about Peony in the group recently. We had a great lunch thanks to your reminder.

Always great food and ambience. Have tried multiple dishes at the location and always awesomeread more

Wow! Such delicious, new Vietnamese dishes I've never tried before!…read more Came here with some business friends and they introduced me to this spot. Of course I had to get my favorite pho but we all tried the butter quail, prawns, tofu, and coconut salad. All were so delicious and fresh, but my favorite was the butter quail. I loved the way it was crispy and how it was cooked. The restaurant is spacious and nice for a big group. Our waiter and the owner were friendly and hospitable. I would definitely come back here to try more!