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The Vegan Chef Challenge inspired me to give this restaurant a try, and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the Healthy Veggie Pot and the Tofu Tempeh Sushi Roll. Both were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I really hope they keep these vegan options on the menu, because I'd love to come back and explore the rest. My server was incredibly kind and attentive, which made the experience even better. At the end of dinner, she gave us a coin to go play the claw machine.
We celebrated a friend birthday here recently, and got a chance to try a variety of their menu. First of all the ambience is inviting & modern. Our server was super nice & knowledgeable. Sushi rolls, chicken skewers, appetizers all are on point. Flavorful with a touch of fusion- She even brought out a birthday ice cream with a candle and sang us a birthday song, it was a pleasant surprise!
NEW FAVE!!! great food, fair prices, and the sushi is so fresh and delicious!!!! Love the ramen, love the steak and sausage skewers so much!! Although, they have been out of sausage lately, and I can only hope they can get more soon. :'( We really can't stop eating here; they have so many yummy options! (don't get the jalapeño poppers though) We haven't had a chance to try drinks yet, and soon I hope to try the seafood boil!
A Mother's day treat! My littles and their grownups took me to Oola Mala for Mother day. Delicious! I had a crab boil, while my DIL had Ramen. My son tried Sushi. All was reported as fantastic! Our waitress was nice and helpful. My littles enjoyed their chicken tenders and loved that it was delivered by a robot. The place had a friendly fun feel to it. It was a good time.
I saw Oola Mala mentioned on a TikTok of the Durbin area and thought it looked fun, so I took my teenager for lunch on our day off. It's a new space and the vibe is super cute. We were seated quickly and served promptly. While they do have a bar with some really pretty cocktails, we stuck with iced tea and a blueberry soda. After all, it was lunch on a Monday. He ordered one of the ramen dishes and I had the udon noodles. Both were huge and came steaming hot. I had my noodles with just veggies which was perfect, and the ramen was loaded with pork, mushrooms, corn, and noodles. We didn't have sushi this time, but I saw several orders go by and it looks absolutely fresh and gorgeous. I can't wait to go back to try it!
This place is such a hip, cool, and entertaining place! I love how everything here is themed. From the chopsticks, to the napkins, to the takeout bag, when I say everything has the logo printed on it. I mean everything. They also have 2 claw machines in the front that are super cute too. As far as the food goes, I ordered the oola mala pot and my friend ordered the ramen. The oola mala pot had a wonderful soup base that you can tell took a lot of time to make. You get to choose how spicy the food you get too. The eggs are stewed with a little bit of your onsen egg runny middle, which could be a little less hard boiled, but the flavor is fantastic. The meatballs are all store bought and they're standard. The ramen has a lighter tasting broth and the meat is very well stewed. The service here is really good. They hire a bunch of what seems like either high school or college students and they all seem very genuine and eager. This place also does a great job of advertising on social media. Ok, well now there are some realistic reviews. The most competitive place against oola mala is the chain tasty pot off Southside. They sell very similar items, but the difference is that oola has sushi too but they don't have boba tea, but they do offer a selection of cocktails. I think this place is geared towards more western and aesthetic tastes. It's also a little more expensive here than it is a tasty pot, and Tastypot has more food and dipping sauces, whereas oola mala doesn't. I can see this place really thriving in the future when the area is built out.
We wanted to try this place. The reviews looked good, so off we went. We walked in and the place seemed relatively empty. It was a Monday night, so that wasn't a big surprise. The restaurant is actually pretty big with 3 different sections. It is decorated very nicely. When you walk in, you are seeing a few tables and the bar area. Just beyond that is the sushi bar. We were promptly escorted to a table. Sat down, received our utensils and drinks. We had some questions and those were answered. Started with a couple of appetizers. The spring rolls were okay. The spicy mussels were really good. For our entrees, we ordered the special hot pot and some sushi. We ordered the hot pot mild but it was still kind of spicy. While spicy, it did seem a little bland. The sushi was pretty good. The downside started before we received our meal. In case a family. The kids were really loud at the entrance. They continued to be quite loud throughout the balance of our meal. They were also climbing up on the furniture. Surprisingly, the staff didn't do anything to try to call the young boys down. We asked if they could do something but got a quick reply of "I wish". Atmosphere - 5 Feed - 3+ Service - 3 Overall - 3
Came for the Galaxy drink and stayed for the lamb hotpot. The Galaxy is a gorgeous shimmery tequila cocktail that tastes as good as it looks. They have a selection of hot pot combos, and I was very happy with the lamb hot pot. It was savory with a rich broth full of accompaniments that could easy become two meals. The price was reasonable and the ambiance was energetic and clean. It would make a fun date night or night out with friends.
1 year ago
Relaxing and delightfully tasty dining experience always at Oola Mala! They have a great menu of tasty sushi rolls, appetizers and entrees to choose from. Highly recommended and hope you can visit and enjoy their food soon! read more
The Vegan Chef Challenge inspired me to give this restaurant a try, and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the Healthy Veggie Pot and the Tofu Tempeh Sushi Roll. Both were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I really hope they keep these vegan options on the menu, because I'd love to come back and explore the rest. My server was incredibly kind and attentive, which made the experience even better. At the end of dinner, she gave us a coin to go play the claw machine. read more
We celebrated a friend birthday here recently, and got a chance to try a variety of their menu. First of all the ambience is inviting & modern. Our server was super nice & knowledgeable. Sushi rolls, chicken skewers, appetizers all are on point. Flavorful with a touch of fusion- She even brought out a birthday ice cream with a candle and sang us a birthday song, it was a pleasant surprise! read more
NEW FAVE!!! great food, fair prices, and the sushi is so fresh and delicious!!!! Love the ramen, love the steak and sausage skewers so much!! Although, they have been out of sausage lately, and I can only hope they can get more soon. :'( We really can't stop eating here; they have so many yummy options! (don't get the jalapeño poppers though) We haven't had a chance to try drinks yet, and soon I hope to try the seafood boil! read more
Came here for a lunch and wow it was so cute! The waitress was super sweet and attentive. The decor is adorable! We got yummy lavender lemonades to start. Love the presentation. I got the sweet potato roll and a spicy Hawaiian role? It was delicious. I will definitely come back. read more
A Mother's day treat! My littles and their grownups took me to Oola Mala for Mother day. Delicious! I had a crab boil, while my DIL had Ramen. My son tried Sushi. All was reported as fantastic! Our waitress was nice and helpful. My littles enjoyed their chicken tenders and loved that it was delivered by a robot. The place had a friendly fun feel to it. It was a good time. read more
Oola Mala was really good. The atmosphere is bright, playful and cute. The sushi was delicious and the servers were very pleasant to be around. Some of our items were delivered by the robot, another cute touch! Can't wait to go again for date night. read more
We ate dinner here last night. Loved the food, got the tempura fried stuffed jalapeños and they were very tasty. We got a few sushi rolls, the matador was amazing. Overall super happy with our experience. The server was great. The restaurant had a cute interior and comfortable chairs. read more
1 year ago
This place is a 10! It's truly a hidden gem in St. Johns/Durbin area. Modern atmosphere and the service is great. The food is absolutely delicious. Had the Crab Boil and Chicken Teriyaki dinner. Y'all need to check out this place. read more
2 years ago
I saw Oola Mala mentioned on a TikTok of the Durbin area and thought it looked fun, so I took my teenager for lunch on our day off. It's a new space and the vibe is super cute. We were seated quickly and served promptly. While they do have a bar with some really pretty cocktails, we stuck with iced tea and a blueberry soda. After all, it was lunch on a Monday. He ordered one of the ramen dishes and I had the udon noodles. Both were huge and came steaming hot. I had my noodles with just veggies which was perfect, and the ramen was loaded with pork, mushrooms, corn, and noodles. We didn't have sushi this time, but I saw several orders go by and it looks absolutely fresh and gorgeous. I can't wait to go back to try it! read more
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Luna L.
Hi Jennifer，Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us…
2 years ago
This place is such a hip, cool, and entertaining place! I love how everything here is themed. From the chopsticks, to the napkins, to the takeout bag, when I say everything has the logo printed on it. I mean everything. They also have 2 claw machines in the front that are super cute too. As far as the food goes, I ordered the oola mala pot and my friend ordered the ramen. The oola mala pot had a wonderful soup base that you can tell took a lot of time to make. You get to choose how spicy the food you get too. The eggs are stewed with a little bit of your onsen egg runny middle, which could be a little less hard boiled, but the flavor is fantastic. The meatballs are all store bought and they're standard. The ramen has a lighter tasting broth and the meat is very well stewed. The service here is really good. They hire a bunch of what seems like either high school or college students and they all seem very genuine and eager. This place also does a great job of advertising on social media. Ok, well now there are some realistic reviews. The most competitive place against oola mala is the chain tasty pot off Southside. They sell very similar items, but the difference is that oola has sushi too but they don't have boba tea, but they do offer a selection of cocktails. I think this place is geared towards more western and aesthetic tastes. It's also a little more expensive here than it is a tasty pot, and Tastypot has more food and dipping sauces, whereas oola mala doesn't. I can see this place really thriving in the future when the area is built out. read more
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Luna L.
Hi Francis, thank you so much for your positive feedback! We’re…
We wanted to try this place. The reviews looked good, so off we went. We walked in and the place seemed relatively empty. It was a Monday night, so that wasn't a big surprise. The restaurant is actually pretty big with 3 different sections. It is decorated very nicely. When you walk in, you are seeing a few tables and the bar area. Just beyond that is the sushi bar. We were promptly escorted to a table. Sat down, received our utensils and drinks. We had some questions and those were answered. Started with a couple of appetizers. The spring rolls were okay. The spicy mussels were really good. For our entrees, we ordered the special hot pot and some sushi. We ordered the hot pot mild but it was still kind of spicy. While spicy, it did seem a little bland. The sushi was pretty good. The downside started before we received our meal. In case a family. The kids were really loud at the entrance. They continued to be quite loud throughout the balance of our meal. They were also climbing up on the furniture. Surprisingly, the staff didn't do anything to try to call the young boys down. We asked if they could do something but got a quick reply of "I wish". Atmosphere - 5 Feed - 3+ Service - 3 Overall - 3 read more
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Luna L.
Thank you for sharing your experience from your recent stay, Brian.…
2 years ago
Came for the Galaxy drink and stayed for the lamb hotpot. The Galaxy is a gorgeous shimmery tequila cocktail that tastes as good as it looks. They have a selection of hot pot combos, and I was very happy with the lamb hot pot. It was savory with a rich broth full of accompaniments that could easy become two meals. The price was reasonable and the ambiance was energetic and clean. It would make a fun date night or night out with friends. read more
2 years ago
We used to love this place for lunch on Fridays but haven't been in a while. Do not be fooled by the 4.5 stars this place used to be amazing but it's gone downhill. We cancelled our order and walked out, I cannot eat raw fish at a place this filthy. Dust bunnies on the floor (this picture doesn't do the filth on the floor justice because I was trying to be discreet). Who knows what is streaked on the bar fridges. Drinks and mixers sitting out for the 15 minutes we were sitting there). Not to mention I have a picture in my phone of the menu from 9 months ago and the prices of the rolls have gone up $3! read more
Varied menu offering Spicy hot pot, seafood boils, sushi and more. They give a kids a token to play the claw game which is nice. The staff is great and helpful to pick out meals. We enjoy trying new foods and this place offers a lot. read more
1 year ago
I ordered Valentine's Day dinner to go. It was delicious. However I had asked last minute (my fault) to alter my order slightly . I had ordered an appetizer sashimi but I changed my mind and wanted nigiri style. I asked if they can give me nigiri instead. I don't mind paying extra if needed. I was then kind of snapped at saying it's sushi not nigiri. Nonetheless they accepted my request, however there is no need to be rude about it. But just so the next time someone asks for nigiri instead of sushi I'll place the definition below so we can all learn and do better. Have a good night read more
1 year ago
Oola Mala is extremely close to where we live so we decided to pop by for a casual dinner. We were amazed at the quality of food provided and the kindness of the waitstaff. Amazing customer service combined with delicious, authentic dishes. We shared a bowl of ramen and each got our own sushi roll. Overall, Highly recommend for a quick and affordable dinner spot. read more
2 years ago
Food was great and our server was knowledgeable and super attentive! Restaurant is very updated and clean. We will definitely be going back. We had the Crispy tart app Matador special roll Salmon party read more
Beautiful decor , spacious and very warm atmosphere. My party was greeted at the front entrance and the server was attentive, fast and he had a really good sense. All of the dishes were appealing, unique and the food was unique especially the lobster roll. read more
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Luna L.
Hi Makeda, We’re really grateful and appreciate you taking the time…
1 year ago
1 year ago
Came here for lunch on a Saturday late afternoon. I am a little conflicted between getting this place a 3 or 4... I'll give it a 4 for now since I haven't tried the full menu. Ordered the steak skewers appetizer, chicken fried rice, and the sushi love boat for two. The steak skewers were really good. Super tender and flavorful. Bummer that they only give you three skewers for nine dollars. The chicken fried rice was also very good. It tastes a little different from your typical Chinese takeout fried rice - there's a richer flavor in there. And the portion size is pretty decent. The boat came with 12 pieces of sashimi, eight pieces of nigiri, a shrimp tempura, roll, rainbow roll, and tuna avocado roll. It was a lot of food for two people. The variety presented is really good, and the fish is relatively fresh. This is definitely not the best sushi I've ever had though and I probably wouldn't get sushi here again. I have yet to try the hot pot and Ramen, which have a pretty salient presence on their menu. I would be willing to give this place another try, but I think there are better places in Jacksonville for sushi. read more
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Luna L.
Hi Cagris, we’re so grateful that you took the time to share your…
3 years ago
Came to check out this new restaurant in St. Johns. What a welcome addition. The inside makes you feel like your in a big city restaurant with the modern decor and furnishing. The food was delicious. We started off with Tuna Tataki and it was perfect. For our main course, I had the tonkotsu ramen and my wife had the veggie healthy hot pot with ramen. Both were seasoned very well and the broth was not oily like we have found at some places. We also ordered a side of the spicy crunch tuna roll. The service was excellent and everyone was friendly. Our server always checked to make sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back. read more
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Luna L.
Thanks so much for your positive feedback. It's always a pleasure…
Oola- la Mala- la has their food singing, "don't you wish your pot was hot like me"? The hot pot was so flavorful and large enough to share. The awesome server highly recommended the fried rice and it was "shrimply" the best I've had in years! They offer many cocktail options which is something you don't typically find at a Japanese sushi restaurant. I love my plum wine, but a variety is always nice! Oh and they give children coins after dinner service so they can play the toy claw machine. So cute! We will definitely be returning! read more
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Luna L.
Hi Jasmin, we’re so grateful that you took the time to share your…
LOVE this new restaurant! The ambiance is fantastic and they were so kind to our kids. Our waiter Tyler was very attentive. We ordered a variety of sushi and it was all fresh, generous portion, and delicious. We also ordered fried rice and it was perfect, not too greasy or salty like some other places. The prices are very reasonable. I look forward to trying the hot pot and other dishes next time we come back - can't wait to come back soon! Tip: check in on yelp for 10% off - yay! read more
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Luna L.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We look forward…
Fresh sushi, great service, and a beautiful fun atmosphere! Stopped in for a late lunch today and tried the sushi with some miso soup and edamame to start. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The lunch deal of 3 rolls plus soup or salad is a great deal. Other fun elements in there including an emoji wall to give you your mood fortune. I want to go back and try the hotpot too. read more
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Luna L.
Thanks so much for your positive feedback. It's always a pleasure…
2 years ago
Our first time here. Cute and clean new location. Service was good. We got our appetizer right away but then waited a little longer for the main course. Yellowtail jalapeño appetizer was very thinly sliced and beef skewers were juicy. Sashimi dinner had a great presentation, but I personally disliked octopus and mackerel; tuna and salmon sashimi were of the lower quality cut. Naruto and Hawaii rolls were delicious! (no rice) read more
2 years ago
We really enjoyed our meal here! Our service was great (our waiter was really kind and attentive). the ambiance was very modern and fun! The food was delicious. We got the lamb hot pot and 2 sushi rolls which were delicious. We also got some apps (soft shell crabs and oysters) which were very good too! We will definitely be returning and are excited to have discovered this new place that is close to us. Thank you! read more
2 years ago
The server was super friendly.Place is bigger than we thought has such a chill vibe. Lots of seating,beer ,wine& sake,many other drinks. Coke product yeah. We got the sea food boil and some fries a bit Spicey but really good. (no Old Bay- we are OLDBAY junkies with our seafood) but still good Spicey flavor. Give you a coin to play the claw machine at the end of your meal. Super cute. read more
2 years ago
We absolutely love Oola Mala! From the friendly service, fun atmosphere, and generous as well as fresh portions are what have us coming back multiple times a week. It is a hidden diamond of the area. read more
2 years ago
So so so good! Must go! We had an array of items. Everything was delicious! The mozzarella sticks, yes totally random at a place like this, are some of my favorites in town! read more
2 years ago
Overall, it was a very nice place! The aesthetics of the restaurant were cool, modern and clean, service was fast and the food was great! It's a bit out of the way, but it's definitely worth trying. Even the seafood boil was surprisingly good, too. Presentation from the food to the drinks was all nice. As for the price, it is quite average, like every other sushi/seafood boil restaurant. Flavor wise, everything was great! No one dish really popped out, but the overall quality was better than your average sushi restaurant. I was not disappointed and will probably visit again. read more
3 years ago
Great new spot, fish is fresh with great service and an awesome menu. Can't wait to try the hot pot!! read more
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Luna L.
Hi J.J, thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We look…
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1385 St Johns Pkwy
Ste 100 & 101
Saint Johns, FL 32259
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