Truly a Hidden Gem of Orlando. Wife and I went for the first time a few weeks ago - atmosphere was…read moreincredible and relaxing, the service was top notch, the food selection has great variety, and oh my gosh it was delicious. We decided this is our new go-to for when family/friends come to visit. Really one of our top 5 local places to eat drink, and relax in the Orlando area

I had a wonderful birthday dinner at Oza Izakaya. The ambience is beautiful and refined. They did a…read morespectacular job of creating an amazing space that served up some really delicious food. I began the evening with one of their hot-tasting items, the Wagyu Gyoza. It was so nicely flavored, with great texture. This could either be a shareable item or enjoyed alone. We also ordered the Negima (chicken breast) and the Spicy Argentinian Red Shrimp. I would order both items again. The chicken was moist and the shrimp was spicier than I expected, but oh so good! For our main entrees, I ordered the Miso Black Cod, and my husband had the Kyoto Paitan Ramen. The Ramen was well-seasoned, and the Cod was delicately plated, with crisp capers that added a layer of flavor. The House Strawberry Lemonade was refreshing, and the Okinawa Breeze was lightly sweet and colorful. It will be one of the most memorable cocktails I've had because of its presentation and taste. We ended the night with the Woo Baby (Ube Cheesecake) and the Yuzu Delight (Yuzu Cheesecake). The yuzu was tart and the ube was light and creamy. Both are outstanding dessert options. The entire night flowed effortlessly, thanks to our server Miguel. He was so organized in his approach and was so kind and funny. His presence was greatly welcomed and appreciated. If you have any celebration coming up or just want a lovely evening out, this is the place.

SO good!! We went on a Friday evening for my husband's birthday and got there around 6. We waited…read moreabout 25 minutes to be seated, which honestly wasn't bad at all! We ordered a bunch of things to share- the chicken karaage, gyoza with wings, okonomiyaki, tonkotsu black ramen, and a few skewers. Everything was delicious, but the shishito peppers were SO good! We also had our 1 year old with us and she absolutely LOVED the ramen broth and noodles, which was so cute. Such a cool spot with great food!

Food was mid and absolutely not worth the wait. I came on a Saturday night at 8pm and was told…read morethere would be an hour wait. I fell asleep waiting in my car after an hour goes by and went inside to check because I saw empty tables from the outside and had heard from the hostess. I told her that I had been waiting for over an hour and she said that there was about 4 parties in front of me. I went back outside to wait for less than 5 min and she called me in saying the table had cancelled so my table is now available. That was already a red flag - she totally forgot about me!!! After being seated, the waiter took literally 15min to even come acknowledge us because he was too busy talking to his friends at the next table. Tonkotsu black ramen - 3/5 (not flavorful) Miso-hot ramen - 3/5 (bland and not creamy) Tan tan men ramen - 3/5 (the flavors were there but the noodles were super soggy) Tempura king oyster mushroom - 2/5 (bland, thick and hard to chew. they should've cut it into thinner pieces) Karaage - 3/5 (flavorful but chucks were too big and had too much batter) Inner thighs yakitori - 5/5

I will return! I sat…read moreat the bar and was quickly greeted and shown the ordering process. Super simple and straight forward. Tried one of every meat option and enjoyed everything. I went back to seconds on the Beef - Salt and the scallions.

While spending a night in Orlando, we stopped by Tori Tori for dinner before a show, and it quickly…read morebecame one of my favorite spots. We sat at the bar, and since it was our first visit, the staff took the time to walk us through the menu, explain how everything worked, and recommend some amazing food and drinks. The service was truly exceptional and made the experience even better. Everything we ordered was delicious, but the biggest standouts were the mushrooms, the wings, and every drink we tried. Between the incredible food, fantastic cocktails, beautiful setting, and outstanding service, I already can't wait to come back.

Love the food and had the best waitress, Sky. Very attentive and sweet. Definitely will be back :)read more

This is my second time dining at Juju. I could've sworn that I had written a review that first time…read moreI came. (hmmm... ) Juju is a Japanese Izakaya style restaurant. So mostly asian tapas, a wide variety of cocktails that are either gin, suntori whisky, or vodka based, and then they have an omakase area as well. It's really easy to over-order here. Both my friend and I ordered 3 different small plates each and we ended up taking half of it home. 2 would've been enough honestly. My favorite savory item here believe it or not is the oyster mushroom skewer. It tastes sooo good! You can tell that its been marinated for a long time and its got that smoky, charcoal flavor that is irresistible. Their chicken karage is also incredible. It's super crispy and flavorful with that lemon sauce. Don't forget about the okonomiyaki. It is a savory panake that's cabbage based. You have to wait a while for them to prepare it, but its totally worth it. I'm mad myself for having waited so long to come back, and all things considered, it was not expensive when compared to other places in the area. Service was excellent, and I love the greeting you get when you walk in. I definitely plan to return.

First off, I have to say that the service here was some of the best. We were greeted as soon as we…read morewalked in, sat within 10-15 minutes, and both the server and the owner chatted with us about the menu as it was our first time there! The restaurant is on the smaller side but they have it organized to fit quite a few people. The area is clean as well. The soup was so beautiful I almost didn't want to eat it! I've never had cold soup before but I definitely will be trying the other options throughout the summer. It was so refreshing!

Food 4/5 Service 4/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 It was our 2nd time eating at Zaru and it wasn't anything memorable, which was what we thought the first time as well. We got their mocktail of the day, Nikutama Udon, and Spicy Miso Tantan Udon. The Nikutama broth was rather bland and the sliced beef was too chewy for my liking. I added the toppings on the side but still found it underwhelming overall. The Spicy Miso had much better flavor. They best thing was their mocktail, it was refreshing for a hot day! Service was mediocre, it was Saturday lunchtime so it took a little to get acknowledged/order and there was some waiting for the boxes/check too. Ambiance is superb/clean and the decor is modern. it's not the biggest restaurant but utilized the space with bench seating against the wall. I feel there are better options in the Mills50 area, but it's worth trying if you haven't since its a Michelin bib restaurant.

We were in Orlando and looking for a place to have dinner, we searched for the best places to eat…read morein the area. Based on the recommendations we found, we decided to visit DOMU. The restaurant opened at 5:00 PM, and we arrived at 5:30 PM. We discovered there were already 80 people ahead of us. We spoke with the front desk and learned we could sit at the restaurant's bar. From the menu, we ordered the Domu Wings, Cheezus, Curry Ramen, and Mango Lychee Lemonade. We soon received our lemonade and chicken wings. The lemonade was a good, refreshing drink to begin our dinner. We became fans of Domu Chicken Wings; they were perfectly made and crunchy, and we loved every bite. The sauce on the chicken wings was also delicious and paired perfectly with them. Following that, we enjoyed Cheezus, which was another wonderful appetizer. Paired with the baguette, it was delicious and served as an excellent start to the meal. Both appetizers, the Chicken Wings and the Cheezus, were absolutely perfect and provided a fantastic beginning to our dinner. Following that, we enjoyed our Chicken Curry Ramen, which was delicious, well-flavored with all the spices, chicken, and excellent ramen for dinner, making it a great choice for the meal. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance at DOMU, which is why they have been recognized as a Michelin Restaurant for the past four years.

I have been wanting to stop by DOMU for a while now and I am so happy that I finally made it…read more Everyone raves about it so much and I just knew that it was going to live up to the hype and after going it definitely did. The service was top-notch. The restaurant itself is super cute and had a very warm ambiance (also pretty casual which was nice!). And the food... y'all I can see why everyone hypes this place up because it really is PHENOMENAL. The Richie Rich ramen is the best Ramen I have ever had. The broth was delicious. The meat was cooked to perfection and I was so happy to have leftovers for the next day. The wings were the best wings I've had in a very long time or probably even ever lol (no exaggeration because if you try them, you'll totally understand and agree with me). I truly can't wait to go back and try more things from the menu!

I ordered dumplings & tempura shrimp. Everything came out hot & tasted fresh, which I really liked…read more The dumplings & tempura shrimp were good, but I felt like both could have used a little more flavor. The food was fresh & hot, but the seasoning was a little mild for my taste. Service was fast, which was a plus. You order your food through a self-service kiosk & pay for it 1st, then they bring your food out to you. It's a pretty simple & convenient setup,although the lines can get long. Overall, the food was fresh, hot, & came out quickly. I just wish there had been a little more flavor in the dishes I ordered.

I've been so excited to see new ramen places popping up in Orlando, and I can say that finding…read moreHokusai was a decent find! While the ramen is no frills, noodles and broth, it's done so in a way that is comforting but not extravagant. Perfect for a great weeknight lunch or quick bite before going on with your day. The beef rice bowl was again, a great option when you don't feel like cooking, but there's nothing over the top happening. As for the ambiance, you order via kiosk and find your own table. Staff will or will not bring your food over, depending on how busy they are, in which case they call your number and you have to carry the tray to the table. I wouldn't rank this anywhere near SUSURU, as I think they really hit the nail on the head with their decor, menu, and service, but again, Hokusai is not a bad pick in a pinch.

This is a tapas place so most of the plates are small. The price point is off for me for the…read moreportion size. The lamb was good but you only get 2 bites the roasted duck was good and you get plenty to share. The fiid comes out when it is ready.

This is a tapas place so most of the plates are small. The price point is off for me for the…read moreportion size. The lamb was good but you only get 2 bites the roasted duck was good and you get plenty to share. The fiid comes out when it is ready.

Always delicious - never disappoints! Dragonfly has such a great vibe! Can't wait to go back!read more

Had a great magical dining experience yesterday at Dragonfly. Was seated in the sushi bar after a…read moresmall wait. I took a special cocktail that I forgot the name, but it was made with rice vodka. It was a sweet and fruity cocktail, and the booze feeling came afterwards. Pretty good for 16 bucks. The magical dining came with four courses. I wanted to try the seaweed salad for my first course, which was marinated nicely in soy sauce. It looked like noodles, but had a nice small crunch after every bite. My second course was nigiri sushi, which included salmon, tuna, and yellowtail. All of them were nice and fresh, and most of them melted in my mouth as well. Adding the house made soy sauce added the umami needed. The third course was the volcano roll, which was hemachi, bacon, jalapeno, and avocado in the bottom, with scallops and imitation crab on top. It was very enjoyable, especially the scallops and fish. The food was quite filling as well. Thankfully I still had room for dessert, and the ube flan was sinfully good. It tasted like an authentic flan with the ube fusion. It was better than the flan at some Mexican restaurants. The service was professional and more attentive than the last time I visited. It was pretty quick as well. The vibe still look chic and upscale. Definitely worthy of the three diamonds it got from AAA. Parking is still free and easy at the complex. Outdoor seating was available and has great views of the fountains. I am so happy that I finally got an excellent magical dining experience for 2026. I guess third time was the charm. Dragonfly had great quality of food and it was quite filling too. And it is still 40 dollars for magical dining, making this a great deal. This is definitely still a great upscale sushi restaurant in the Dr. Phillips area. Overall: A

Saying this place is a hidden gem is an understatement. It's hands down the most underrated unknown…read moresecret sushi place in Orlando by the parks that is authentic, cheap, delicious and attended by locals! It's near the parks but out of the way and hidden enough that unless you somehow discovered this gem, you'd have no idea it was there. I genuinely believe that's this places advantage, as there's minimal seating and a very intimate and kind environment. Staff can really focus on you, get to know you and spoil you to bits. We went during a Saturday lunch 12pm and it was mostly full but quiet and relaxing. Everyone was super kind and accommodating, and they even filled up my husband's water bottle for him with filtered water as she knew we were going back to the parks. Plus... there's a bidet in the bathroom if that's your style ~ Now as for what we ordered, we actually opted to try some al a cart favorites where you check what you would like with a pen. We got some fantastic Salmon and Tuna Nigiri and Rolls and adored their home made from scratch pan seared pot stickers, a must try!! Stop by if you love the best of the best for a great price! Make sure to keep this place as our secret, but not too secret hahah ;)

Food quantity: 9/10 Food quality: 9/10…read moreService: 9/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Authentic Japanese restaurant, would highly recommend!