Our favorite spot to celebrate all occasions! Food brings us back to Japan! Ambiance is retro…read more/izakaya. You have to try their seasonal specials as well! Never disappoints. We LOVE the beef tongue. So tender, probably the best beef tongue we've ever had in the nation. The dessert never disappoints. A perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Kurobata sausage: delicious and cute! This is what high quality ingredients get you!

Tried this place after hearing so much about it on socials. Pulled up and there was a small line…read morewaiting for it to open. Really cool place with an open atmosphere. Kitchen is also open with a bar that looks directly into the kitchen as you dine. Drinks are simple. Plum wine, Japanese whisky options, beer, and soft drinks. Also a few mixed drinks, but again nothing crazy or exciting. Food was fresh and pretty good. The tuna sashimi appetizer was fantastic! The sauce is like a yum-yum and black sesame blend. Incredible. The bowl was wayyyyyy too sweet for me. Too much of the sauce. But the rice and chicken were pretty good. The pork belly is grilled and not seasoned much. So added it to the bowl to calm the sweet and it worked well. Overall, this place isn't worth queuing for, but still pretty good considering its location. Solid 6/10 for me.

Excellent restaurant! Great food and service!…read moreWe ate kirin ichiban, Kyoto paitan ramen, truffle tuna roll, Kai tuna roll, hamachi hero roll and I don't know which is best!

James did a great job making sure we were taken care of. Food was excellent and was served in a…read moretimely manner. Great vibes in the restaurant overall.

We took family visiting here and got there right before opening and were the first several in line…read more You validate parking inside and scan the QR at your seat for the menu. Once you fill out the form you turn it at to the bar. The food came out as it was ready which was nice. Our favorites are always the blue crab fried rice, karaage, beef with chimichurri, and soy butter mushrooms. Overall it was a chill atmosphere for the time we spent there.

Really vibey spot for drinks and small plates. It's first come first serve for tables and seating…read moreso it's kind of hit or miss, but we were luckily able to find a spot right away. We came after dinner so didn't try any of the food, even though it all looked so good. But the drinks were amazing! And love that they make bespoke mocktails.

FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! And let me tell you that you need to ask for KAYLEE!!!!!!!! DO IT NOW! This place…read moreis INCREDIBLE! The drinks... 10 The food... 10 The hospitality... 10 The service... 10 The vibe... 10 FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And Kaylee knew EVERYTHING there was to know and those bartenders WERE AMAZING (especially Jan)! And don't get me started on the chef!!!!! SOOOO FIRE!!!! 10/10 for all 4 of us!!!! When we come back to FL, we will definitely be returning!!!

I revisited again after a few years. The menu has changed quite a bit throughout the years, but it…read moreis still very pricey. This time I went with my husband and we ordered a few small plates and an espresso martini. The espresso martini was pretty standard, but we've definitely had better. The shishito peppers were okay, but I feel like I've gotten more in the past with an order. The karaage was highly disappointing, the sauce was overwhelming and made the fried chicken coating slightly soggy. I think a dry seasoning would've paired better. The beef cheek had nice presentation, but didn't really impress with the flavor; there's better places for yakitori. The otoro we got was decent. The ribs were my favorite of the night with good sauce and they fell off the bone. And then my real favorite of the night was the ube cheesecake, so delicious and flavorful! The service was great and the server was helpful in bringing us a happy hour menu after we asked. Interior was dark and had good vibes for a date night.

Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! Came here on a rainy Friday night right at opening…read moreexpecting no wait and when we arrived there was already a short line but were able to be seated for a table of 4. Izakaya style vibes as soon as you walk in, the space is small but they have a large waiting area. Perhaps the waiting area could be converted into more seating. You really can't go wrong with any dish here but some standouts are the chicken karaage, chashu gohan (braised pork belly with rice), and getting adventurous with any of the yakitori and kushiyaki dishes. Service is always great here, and food comes out quickly. Always great coming back!

The food was amazing, the ambiance transported us back to Japan, and our server Sky went above and…read morebeyond for us! Everything was so good, but the short rib for two, the mentaiko udon, and the dry aged Otoro were must orders. The short rib melted in your mouth, the udon was silky, and the otoro so fresh!

The place is really small... I feel they could move into a larger space cuz they had multiple…read morepeople waiting for a table the entire time I was there. I don't feel they do a great job explaining their menu to people who are unfamiliar with udon, especially cuz there are no pictures for them to see what they're ordering. It was fine for me as I'm super familiar with Japanese food. We got tempura udon, which is something I've been craving, and they did a great job. I highly recommend it. We didn't feel like a cocktail so I got an iced tea and he got a viet coffee but they served it in a cocktail glass so it was such a small amount... def shoulda been served in a tall glass, cuz why do I have to be slowly sipping that c'mon. The service was good. They were all friendly and courteous. Oh, parking is a nightmare. There's a lot in the back but you'll be lucky to find a spot. There's street parking but that's also crazy. Def not their fault but just be aware. All in all a nice place. I'd def come back again for their food.

UDON WANT TO MISS OUT ON ZARU | my first visit was during their soft opening a few years ago so I…read moreventured in again after they received their Michelin Bib Gourmand accolade to see how they've changed, aside from the slight price markup in one year. Of the zensai (appetizers), I've tried the Tatsuta-Age, which was pretty tasty. Hot and crispy with good flavor. The udon is also top notch. They make it in house. Perfect chewy texture, what Taiwanese would call "QQ" I realized after my second visit that I still have not tried an udon with hot broth. I've tried the Spicy Miso Tan-Tan Udon, which was quite tasty, although a little on the richer/heavier side. I have also tried the Mentaiko Tsukimi Udon which was refreshing in the cold broth. I paired it with an add-on of sliced beef, which was delicious, they serve it on the side so you can add to whatever dish on your own. What I wouldn't recommend... The Viet Coffee with sesame foam and crushed sesame seeds was hard to drink. I loved the initial flavors but the foam got a little greasy and clumpy when mixed with the crushed sesame seeds, particularly toward the second half of the coffee. I wouldn't order it again. I would be interested to see any updates they've made recently but with so many new restaurants on Mills, I may choose those first.

Again and again this place and his bartender surprise us... nice, cozy, with great food option is…read morealways a great option to visit. Korean fried chicken, pork belly and ask the sushi options makes this place a must go...

This restaurant is situated on the corner and has front row parking and or a larger parking on the…read moreside if needed. Inside the atmosphere and ambience felt very cozy and warm. Dim lights and couches making it feel casual but yet upscale at the same time. The host and the wait staff was super attentive and great to have, no issues or problems with them. They were very kind and accommodating and super helpful in terms of trying to figure out all allergies and what my child could or cannot eat, but also make adjustments so that she has options. Now for the food! We had gotten the beef skewer and chicken skewers as appetizers and let me tell you they were probably the best meat skewers that I've had in a Izakaya style Japanese restaurant. The steak was so tender and had great flavor, same with the chicken! The sauce was good, maybe a bit too heavy on the sauce but good pairing! 5/5 The tuna flight was . So good and the cuts of tuna was so tender and was amazing, good garnishes on top! 5/5 The rolls, we got a couple Yellow Fever: it was good, I'm not sure if I was a fan of the asparagus but it was good to have every now and then every other bite or so but not every time. It did have a slight kick to it but I liked it. Distinguished Gentleman: was great. The meat was tender and it had good flavor and my kids enjoyed it as a more kid friendly sushi, but I also enjoyed one bite that I was able to sneak before the kids devoured it. Shrimp Tempura roll (specially made for allergies): Standard goodness! I also almost forgot, I had gotten King Salmon nigiri and also eel nigiri, salmon was good! Normal salmon vibes 4/5 but the eel...probably the most disappointing menu item tbh. Tasted like the frozen Asian grocery store eel, just underwhelming and not a little tough. 2/5 wouldn't order again. but Overall, it was everything was great, we had good service and good food! It's a bit expensive but I Would come back!

Since my regular sushi place closed due to retirement (good for him! bad for me!) I've been…read morestruggling to find a replacement. I think this is it! Finally. The sushi rice here is the best I've had since Hatsuhana. The rice makes a huge difference. The service was fantastic and the food was amazing. Although I wish there was a bit more variety, and the cost was a bit high (edamame, 4 rolls and 2 beers was just over $100), this is definitely my new place.

Was craving their $17 lunch specials (Mon-Sat from 1130-2pm) - My go to is the chicken teriyaki…read morewith shrimp / veg tempura, fried rice, 2 miso soup (Instead of salad) and CA roll. The water here is clean tasting. To save the turtles they do not provide straws. I usually request the tempura and CA roll dine in and the rest is packed to go. (I get full fast). I always request to replace the side salad with the miso soup instead and they are ok with doing that. The tempura is lightly battered (2 shrimp, 2 green bean, eggplant , sweet potato). The tempura sauce is delicious. The CA roll is ok I mean its krab, avocado. Nothing fancy. It is rolled in masago. Staff here they have tendency to forget to refill water so try to request 2-3 glasses in advance when they ask for drink orders. Always check out the menu board - The specials can be interesting. My fave on that board that they offer sometimes is the beef tendon with tofu for like $6 ish. Love it with a side of white rice . The sauce is delicious. Reminds me of beef gyudon sauce. This place can get busy with japanese customers - especially lunch hours. The lunch bento specials only are for lunch. Dinner do not have bento specials. They are closed for summer vacation and will re open on June 19th - I am not sure the start date of the vacation - I know its sometime early June.

You definitely get the best bang for your buck here. The omakases are so over-priced in Orlando…read more This place offers fresh, high quality sushi. I came here for a nice evening dinner with my friends as a recommendation from a regular and it did not disappoint. My favorite appetizer was the scallops crudo over the yuzu hamachi (both were good). Kanpachi nigiri was the Geisha's Kiss Roll. I love that they offer a variety of sushi including toro. Staff were super friendly and I'd definitely come back here.

I DoorDash mikado sushi and tried their mikado roll, drama queen, and out of control rolls and they…read morewere all so delicious and yummy!! This is review for DoorDash so not sure about the ambience of restaurant and how servers are but based on reviews I'm sure they are good... But when I come back to Orlando, will definitely drop by here again!

I think how busy they always are speaks to how good they are…read more While they don't allow reservations and your party must all be present before being seated, the food is delicious. Their wings are so crispy, I think they're some of the best wings I've had. I also highly recommend their Tokyo Ramen. The chicken thighs in the ramen are crispy and have great flavor. I only wish there was more broth because it was so yummy. Food came out fast and service was great.

Amazing Japanese spot!!…read more Once you enter, you are met with a huge seating area including a bar where you can only get drinks. Most people in there are waiting for a table inside the main restaurant. Once we got called back, we sat at another bar area where you can see the kitchen. Very interesting layout. We started with the famous domu wings and I seriously will be thinking about the wings until I go back. So much flavor in those things. I love that the noodles are made in house so I wanted to try the ramen of course. I got the Richie Rich ramen which was tasteful but I wish you could choose to add some spice in it. Still great though. My sister got the tonkotsu with black garlic and she almost ate the entire thing. Also got some shishito peppers and that was also just as good as everything else. I kept seeing the lychee martini being ordered to I got that and it was as good as everyone mentioned. It does have popping boba at the bottom which I loved but I know not everyone likes it so just an fyi. My sister got the Roddy pom. The place is pretty small and they don't take reservations so be prepared to wait at least 30 minutes. We got there 25 minutes after opening and waited 40 minutes. The parking gets filled fast along with overflow parking being full so be prepared to find a spot.