I've been coming to Yabi for about 15 years, and it's one of those places that proves you should…read morenever judge a restaurant by its exterior. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but the food is so good. The hibachi is my go-to every time. It's honestly one of the best deals around, and is way more affordable than the big hibachi chains in the area, and just as satisfying (if not better). Their onion soup is hands down my favorite Japanese soup of all time. And I have to talk about their white sauce because it is SO good. When you dine in, they give you a whole bottle at the table, which I love because you can go all in. And if you're doing takeout, they give you a really generous portion. One thing I really love is how customizable everything is. They'll make your hibachi exactly how you want it, all the way down to which vegetables you do or don't want, which is a nice touch you don't always get. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming, and service has consistently been great over the years. The space inside is on the smaller side, but they clearly do a ton of takeout business. It can get busy during peak times, but I've honestly never had to wait for a table. I'm not personally a sushi person, but everyone I've gone with raves about it, and you can watch the sushi chefs making everything fresh right at the counter. Yabi is a frequent stop for me and has been for years, and is definitely a local favorite.

Some of the best sushi in Seminole county. From the outside this place does not look all that…read moregreat. Inside is very small but service is top notice. Have never had a bad experience here yet. We usually get 4 or 5 different rolls and split between the two of us. They are so good and never have to worry about anything bad. They also have habachi if that's what you want. Just have not had that yet there.

Reminded me of eating in Korea. Food was extremely fresh, flavorful, and delicious! On my top 5 of…read moreAsian restaurants. Has that mom and pop feel.

This restaurant is very casual. The service was good. The food was a bit lackluster. The omakase…read moreand the unagi roll were pretty good! Everything else was just not that good and I have to say the miso soup actually tasted like dishwater which is why the rating is so low. The bulgogi bowl was fine, the edemame was a bit firm it was either undercooked or way overcooked. The ginger salad was very basic.

I wouldn't order take out from the place if you are trying to eat within a 3 hours of ordering…read more.. literally had 3 rolls a couple soups and salad and we couldn't get out or food for over 2 1/2 hours. Called multiple times and they just said yeah we are working on it complete lies.... Go to Kiki or yuji to get your sushi if you live in this area... Ask to speak with a manager, that never happened... Absolutely horrible business...

Visiting the area from out of state and found this place as the appeal was that it had some…read moresimilarities of our "go to" spot at home. Plus, the prices seemed to be fairly reasonable too. Only like 3 diners were there when we arrived (it was mid afternoon), so lots of open seating. We were able to sit at the bar. Greeted right way. Will say they have a very extensive menu. Decent selection of sushi & other types of dishes. Our server was pleasant. We started with their daily deal which was Crispy Tuna and edamame as well. Came out pretty quickly after we ordered. The Crispy Tuna was served not as we expected. It was more rice cakes (pancake style shape if you will) not what we are accustomed to which generally is a Square Musubi Press. They were good, but would have preferred them the way we generally order it. Edamame was tasty, but hard to mess that up. Rolls: they are pretty small to be honest and squeezed so tightly (with not enough of outer rice) they sat up high and didn't take on the plump desirable shape. When a sushi roll (maki) is rolled and pressed incorrectly with a bamboo mat, the cylindrical shape gets squished and inevitably turns into a aesthetic effect that looks off, which in my opinion shows here. Plus, very thinly sliced rolls. 4 rolls we ordered: Naruto Roll, it was refreshing & liked the cucumber in place of the seaweed wrap. Beauty & Beast Roll, came together well with the black tobiko & masago. Waterfall Roll was good, but would have liked some more heat (heaver on the jalapeños) and finally the Black Pearl Roll which was decent with the black tobiko on top! Throughout of dining experience the sushi chefs were preparing other dishes on the menu to fill orders, but also pleasant & engaging as we watched them make our orders and those others too. Leo and Micah were friendly, not so much the only female employee. She gave off some negative vibes. Never said a word to us & acted like we were not even there! Believe her role may have been in the kitchen, but she was out on the floor (for most of our time there) talking to Leo primarily. Kitchen cleanliness is key and by looking thru the open space (to the backs of sushi chefs) she really needed to focus more of her attention there instead of projecting conversations out front to the busy staff. Meaning that sanitation and environmental hygiene is a mandatory practice that needs constant attention & customers may observe or question those things when not tending to the task. I'm addressing this in the most important and nicest way possible! Everything we ordered was fresh and tasty. Not the best sushi restaurant we've been to, but definitely sufficed for our craving. Ended our meal with their fried ice cream which was delicious. Note- Do not believe they have any happy hour specials. No Kizami Wasabi available here. They feature a few lower costs options for lunch. Additionally, they have hibachi, teriyaki and ramen also!

The sushi at Jimotti's Restaurant was fresh and beautifully presented, but the specialty rolls were…read morewhat really stood out. We ordered a few different ones to share, and each had its own combination of textures and flavors without feeling overloaded. The salmon nigiri was also excellent-simple, fresh, and nicely balanced with the rice. It was the kind of meal where sharing several dishes made the experience even better.

The broth in their ramen was definitely one of the best I've had so far! We only took a few photos…read morebecause we were way too excited to eat. I also love that they use real crab in their California rolls! The baby back ribs were covered in their delicious Jimotti sauce, and the Japanese fried chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Everything we tried was so good, and we'll definitely be coming back. This is officially going to be our ramen and sushi spot in Sanford!

We absolutely LOVE this restaurant! We have eaten hibachi…read morehere multiple times. It's our 9 y/o's favorite local restaurant. He loves the sushi here he gets the White Dragon Roll. The sushi is great, the crab rangoons are to die for, the salad with the hibachi is always on point. We usually get ribeye and or filet mignon. We love chef Alan he's always so engaging.

Food at Akira's Sushi & Steak House has an absolutely delicious Hibachi Chef Special delivered at…read moreDoorDash. Great food and fantastic prices ‼

Who doesn't like a nice shady outdoor area to enjoy 50 craft beers on tap? Great location in…read moreSanford to hang out. If you like cigars you can smoke one outside and they have plenty of food options plus you can bring your own food in. Love it!

Celery City Craft is a craft beer spot located in Downtown Sanford. It is a nice bar that has a lot…read moreof drink options. My husband and I have not been to downtown Sanford but recently did come for a friend's birthday. She wanted to hop around different drink spots and have dinner. Since we carpooled, parking was better. We were able to find street parking. There is no designated parking for this spot. We got there very early and decided to stop here. We ended up coming back later with everyone but we enjoyed it. This is a small bar with standing room only at the bar but then they have a huge back area with lots of bench style tables and seating. Their drink menu is also very large with tons of beer options to choose from. They offered a wide range of beers, craft beer, stouts, ciders and more. I am not a huge craft beer fan so I struggled. I ended up telling the bartender what I like and he had a couple of suggestions. He also let me sample one of the ciders, which I ended up getting. I choose the Cider Boys Strawberry Cider. Really great, not overly sweet just very tasty. My husband loves craft beer and will always look for one with a high ABV. He went with the Voodoo Where our Secrets go Stout Imperial from Pennsylvania. It had a high ABV and was a dark beer, he really enjoyed it. Both times we sat outside. The second time we came over, was later in the evening and more full than the first time. They also had a musician singing, which made it extremely loud and very hard for our group to chat. Overall this is a great spot. If we lived closer I could see us coming here more frequently. We do not find ourselves visiting Sanford a lot but if we are in the area, we would for swing by again. If you live closer, I would highly recommend coming here for the vibes, the ambiance and the beers. You can also bring your dogs which is a nice touch. My only negative is there is not food to order. I would love some bar snacks or pub style food. You can bring your own food in but it would make this an A Plus if you they served food.

It's been literal years that I've wanted to try this place. I have always heard great things about…read moreit. Sushi at a beer garden always sounded weird. But NO! This place is WORTH it. They have a simple and small menu. They make GREAT sushi! We asked for their favorite roll and trusted the lady. Great vibes right inside (or next to) Celery City Craft beer garden. Live music and it's always a great time!

Absolutely terrific food at "Sushi & Seoul" on 114 S Palmetto Ave Sanford , Florida 32771. Right…read morenext door adjacent to Celery City Craft. Definitely worth a "road trip" for some incredibly delicious food !!! You can take it home or eat right next door at Celery City Craft ... either eat inside or sit out side on the picnic tables. You can grab some drinks, cocktails , craft beer , soda or even just a glass of water if you'd like. Great fun for family, relatives, clients, kids or even your dogs. VERY DOG FRIENDLY TOO !!!

Comfort food comes in many forms - and for me, it's circular and filled with raw fish…read more Totoya Sushi is a little place, randomly on the side of the road, exactly in a spot where you wouldn't think to look. But it's there, overlooking the lake, waiting to offer you delicious sushi. The staff are always very nice, helpful, and patient as you look through the menu. With a huge selection of fish and veggie combinations, the menu has something for everyone. (I'm sorry I don't have a menu picture for reference!) The ingredients are always fresh and the rolls are made in house, to order. I have never had a bad roll - or a bad meal. While the seating can be cramped with a full house, the views make up for that easily. If you manage to get a seat in the back, you can look out over the lake (which absolutely has gators because I saw one on my last afternoon visit.) There are booths, tables, and a large sushi bar - again, something for everyone! I highly recommend checking this spot out if you are a sushi lover like me. (But also, don't, because I still want to be able to get a seat there when I go!)

Decided to visit a local restaurant today…read more The salad slapped gyoza where perfect My steak and shrimp was cooked well Had the Ninja roll. Great roll Service was great no complaints it was a Friday evening, so it was pretty loud. I like low noise I'm getting old. I do recommend I will be going back probably on a Tuesday when is less quite

Ma-Se is my favorite sushi joint in all of Central Florida. Between the beautiful, fresh sushi, the…read morequaint and cozy yet chic atmosphere, and the friendly service; Ma-Se is always the answer when hubby asks where I want to eat. No it might not have all the frills of some of the other sushi spots in Orlando, but the sushi really is top notch. In particular, I think everything at Ma-Se is seasoned PERFECTLY, perhaps due to the Thai influence from Chef Po. Everything from the kitchen is so tasty, so everyone leaves happy. My favorites: Ma-Se roll, Kao-Soi curry soup, Tomkha Kai soup, Rock shrimp appetizer, torched salmon, potstickers with curry sauce. Hubby loves the black dragon roll. I often order hand rolls here, which is indicative of the quality of the fish. They usually have a special with uni, if that's your thing. Where my Kao-Soi lovers at? Do not skip Ma-Se! Everyone I've brought here is in disbelief that this exists in Longwood. That's why I love my hometown! Note check their instagram for a notice about some limited hours this fall for renovations. Excited to see what's coming next!

Ma-Se Sushi is definitely a hidden gem in Longwood! It's a small restaurant with a cozy izakaya…read morefeel that makes the whole experience feel a little more intimate and special. The food was really good, although I will say it's a bit on the pricier side, so I'd consider this more of an occasion spot than an everyday sushi run. We tried a few different things, and the tamago nigiri was my favorite at a 9.5/10. Super good and honestly better than I expected! The eel handroll was a 9/10, and the spicy scallop roll was also a 9/10. Everything felt fresh and well prepared. For dessert, we tried the matcha cheesecake, which I'd give a 6/10. It wasn't bad at all, but compared to the sushi, it didn't really stand out for me. Overall, I really enjoyed Ma-Se! It's small, cozy, and has that fun little izakaya atmosphere that makes you feel like you've found a spot that not everyone knows about yet. A little pricey, but definitely worth checking out for a nice dinner or special occasion.

Food halls can be hit or miss, but Henry's is a HIT! While on the smaller side, anyone can find…read moresomething to eat here. There are a couple of stands where you get your food right away, but most will have to prepare your food and let you know when it's ready. The vibes are great here and almost cozy. Picky eaters and those who are more adventurous will enjoy a meal here. I always say food halls are great for those with different dietary preferences or big groups. Make sure to give them a try!

You never know what you're gonna get with a food Hall... But the location and theme for this one…read morecan't be beat. It's an old train station depot and you can certainly feel the charm. Some of the restaurants that it opened with have left which is sad, but the ones that remain are solid offerings. I really enjoy the bar at the far end with their outdoor seating. Great option if you're meeting friends for dinner with and are having a hard time deciding on what to eat. Service at the bar is good but sort of non existent for the rest of the hall. A bit disappointing as we had to clean our own table before we could sit down. Regardless it's a great edition to Sanford's already solid food scene.