Had dinner on 1/31/25. Service was friendly, fast and great…read more I recommend the tacos I ordered Korean style and bang bang Very tasty and at $2.50 each $50mxn a reasonable priced. I would shy away from the kung pao dish. It's a little too saucy and was just okay. However keep in mind I'm resistant to different twists to the dish so it's a personal thing. Still we finished it up . The egg rolls were good I would recommend this place for the ambience, excellent service and solid food preparation.

Wonderful Ahi Tuna Stack, Sushi Tuna, Avocado and Mango! Bang Bang Shrimp spicy but so good. Staff…read moresuper nice. Then live music that spanned generations great first night in Playa del Carmen.

The food was good and the place itself is really cute with a nice atmosphere. Overall, we enjoyed…read moreour experience. One thing I would note is that the nigiri pieces are way too big and sit on far too much rice. The flavor is good, but the size makes them difficult to eat without having to break them apart first, which takes away from the experience a bit. The service could also improve. At one point, our server was seen adjusting his pants with his hands and then handling our plates afterward, which wasn't very hygienic or professional. Other than those things, everything else was very good and we did enjoy the food. I would still go here again and hope to see a few small improvements.

This is for the location on Calle 38 Norte and Calle Flamingos. Wow, nothing for amazing things…read morefrom this sushi spot. We definitely went all in. The service was fantastic and the quality of the fish was top tier. I would definitely come back when I'm back in Playa Del Carmen!

We live in the Bay Area where Korean BBQ spots are everywhere, and we've tried a lot of them over…read morethe years. We've also eaten at many places in LA, which is known for having some of the best Korean food. We saw this place had pretty solid reviews, especially on Google, and even saw comments from people claiming they were Korean and from LA saying this place rivaled KBBQ spots there. Because of that, we came in with really high expectations. Unfortunately, we left disappointed. The restaurant is located upstairs, and the elevator ride alone almost made us turn around. It was extremely shaky and honestly felt unsafe at times. There were moments we thought it might actually drop. I would definitely recommend taking the stairs instead. We ordered the mixed combo with beef, chicken, and pork, along with soybean soup and steamed egg. The banchan selection was limited and overall the flavors were pretty underwhelming. The biggest issue though was the meat quality. Most of the meats were chewy, including the pork belly, which should have been much more tender because of the fat content. One thing we've noticed in Mexico compared to the US is that the meat quality in general often isn't quite the same, and this place really highlighted that for us. Honestly, Gen BBQ back in California is much better than this spot. I understand some people love this place because they cook over charcoal, but the cooking process took forever. Each meat took a long time to cook, and they had to replace the coals multiple times during the meal. The one thing that really stood out in a positive way was the steamed egg. It was honestly one of the best steamed eggs we've had. Super fluffy, airy, and cooked perfectly. If you're someone who really loves Korean food or Korean BBQ, I personally wouldn't recommend going out of your way for this place. There are much better options out there worth spending your money on.

Would have liked to taste their food but I took a taxi all the way here and the hours on yelp said…read morethey close at 11:00 I walked up they had people still eating at 9:45 and they said they're closed they won't serve me. I just wanted to get food to go.

The atmosphere and service are spot on but there was something odd about the ramen. The broth in…read moreparticular had almost a bitter taste and not the rich umame that I'm use to. Sometimes this can be covered if the noodles or vegetables stand out but nothing was too exciting. Not that you would go here for this but the wifi was pretty much non exsistant as well. That being said, it's in a vary cute Alley and the design is very sleek for a ramen shop. The veggie bun we got was good with great texture and richness.

Wow I was craving soup and I'm so glad I found this place. After having only Mexican food all week,…read moreI wanted a change and at first I was hesitant because like.. ramen in mexico is not the first thing you wanna try on vacation here. This place did not disappoint! I'm from San Diego and we have a lot of authentic ramen, but this place def did a great job to keep the authenticity. Not to mention the value for all the food we got! Worth it compared to the prices we get back at home. They also decorated it really cute, but it was a bit hard to find because the sign is small. But just look for ROOSTER cafe because it's to the right of it. For food we ordered shrimp Gyozas, shumai, chicken karagge, and tempura shrimp baos. My fav was the gyoza hands down, shumai next and then the baos. I thought the chicken karage were like the Japanese style ones but they're actually just wings! Still tasty though. We also ordered the vegetarian ramen and half order size were perfect for us because we also had the appetizers. I'm sure the other ramens would be amazing but I don't eat pork so it was a great veg option for me. We will definitely be back to try some other dishes, the yakisoba looked delicious!

Sorry to say please avoid. The worst sushi and service I've ever had in my life and I'm 50. Even…read morethe tempura was burnt. Only the edamame is edible. Please eat anywhere else that you possibly can even if you're sick of Mexican food anything is better than this. Place is clean and the servers are nice.

I came to Sushi Itto after coming back to Playa del Carmen after a long excursion at Cozumel. We…read morewere trying to eat really quickly, but the staff was inundated with customers. When our waiter finally out to our table, she gave us a bar code to scan for the menu. Due to the pandemic, this is much more hygienic practice to provide contactless menus. However, my cell phone service was super slow, so I had to ask for the wifi password. In fact, they probably should just write the wifi password with the bar code as not everyone has great cellular phone service in the area. The pictures in the menu looked great so I ordered the beef ramen. My friend ordered the seafood ramen. When my beef ramen arrived, I suddenly realized why the ramen was so inexpensive. The portion of the ramen was really tiny. It also was oversaturated with miso flavoring which wasn't ideal. The beef ramen was so so, but not really filling. My friend's pan fried seafood udon looked so much better and much more filling too. My advice is not to get anything that is soup based. The service was slow as many people mentioned in their reviews, but at least they accept credit cards.

Amazing little noodle shop with incredible prices and yummy vegan options! Had the purple vegan…read moreramen $110 (about $6US) so healthy and tons of veggies. And the homemade lemonade with sparking water was only $30MX. Sat totally outside and distanced, all servers (who were so kind and friendly) wear masks and sanitize all customers!

I was really craving sushi while in Tulum and found this place on yelp…read more This place is a little hidden but when we got there the atmosphere was pleasant. I really have to say, the food was amazing! I ordered gyoza de carne molida, it was my first time trying them and they did not disappoint. The waitress that was attending us was nice and fast. She brought out a complimentary soup with rice, not sure if it was some sort of miso soup but it was delicious. My husband is not a huge sushi person so he ordered the Vegetable Bao and he absolutely loved it. I ordered a sushi roll that was also very tasty. Sadly, I do not remember the name and cannot find it in their menu to give it a name. Overall everything tasted very fresh and flavorful, and the prices were decent. If you're craving sushi while in Tulum, give this place a shot I promise you wont be disappointed!

Beautiful spot with creative Asian-inspired cuisine. The service is very good. The view of the…read moreRosewood lagoon is very nice.

Absolutely beautiful spot with equally as delicious food - ordered lots of sushi so got really full…read morequickly - several cocktails - all delicious. Beautiful ambience with a stunning location. Service was great - they accommodated our group which was about 13 people including kids. Can't wait to go back!

Hidden Garden was easily one of my favorite restaurants at Live Aqua and one of the few places we…read moreended up visiting twice during our stay. There's usually a wait to get in, which says a lot considering most of the other restaurants didn't have much of one. We waited about 30 minutes the first night and 15 the second, and after eating here, I can see why it's one of the more popular spots on the property. We started with several appetizers. The samosas were small but really good. The gyoza was fine, just your standard gyoza. The chicken satay was another highlight, with a really flavorful peanut sauce. The dumpling soup was okay and a little different than expected since it included noodles. For entrees, the mixed fried rice was excellent. It had some kind of unique seasoning that I couldn't quite identify, but it worked. The rice had great texture, and they definitely didn't skimp on the shrimp and chicken. The pad thai was pretty good too, although it leaned much sweeter than I expected. It almost reminded me of a really good upscale microwavable pad thai, with more sweet sauce than spice. The THAO was another standout. It's kind of their version of orange chicken, and it was really good. My only complaint is that the portion size felt a little small, so I'd recommend ordering something alongside it. The desserts were surprisingly great across the board. We tried almost all of them except the mango and turmeric dessert. My favorites were the carrot cake and the leche coconut dessert. Both were excellent. They also have a nice selection of signature cocktails. The Sakarita, a sake margarita, was okay. The Geisha was good if you enjoy the smoky flavor of mezcal. My girlfriend really liked the Leche Martini, and my favorite was the Buddha, which felt like their take on an Old Fashioned. Service was consistently good. What really stood out was that when we returned two nights later, our server immediately recognized us, welcomed us back, and genuinely asked how we had enjoyed our first visit. It felt sincere and not scripted, which was a nice touch. The only downside is that the restaurant is entirely outdoors. They do have fans, but on really humid nights it can be rough. The second time we visited, the humidity was intense, and even sitting directly in front of a fan I felt like I was melting. That's more of a weather issue than a restaurant issue, though. Overall, this was one of the best meals we had at the resort. Great food, good drinks, friendly service, and a menu that had several items worth ordering again. If you're only trying a few restaurants at Live Aqua, this should absolutely be one of them.

We were in Cancun, MX and stayed at an all inclusive resort called Live Aqua, great resort,…read morerecommended. Came to Hidden Garden for one of our dinner for a special birthday celebration of my friend. The food was great and the ambiance was great. The service from our server was great. It was such a nice special touch for the chef to come out and ask how everything was, and the server brought out a birthday dessert for my friend. 5 stars on all of that. So why 2-stars then? The hostess of this place that evening was rude and out of place. We were all dressed VERY NICE in all black, however, one of the guy in our group's outfit was sleeveless. He was wearing a very nice leather sleeveless vest. Mind you, it wasn't a tank top, it wasn't swim wear, it wasn't athletic wear. It was an expensive leather vest, very fashionable. Nicer than all of the old men wearing shorts and Hawaiian shirts or basic polo shirts. The hostess didn't allow him in until he changed to something that had sleeves. Friend changed and was allowed in. Once inside, he put the vest back on for photos since everyone in our group coordinated to be wearing black fashionably. On our way out of the restaurant, the hostess had the nerve to stop us and say something about it. Lesson here is, do better. We understand that there's dresscode, but know what should be acceptable or not. If it was a tank top, swim wear, or athletic wear, we'd definitely understand. But it was not, it was upscale and fashionable, just without the sleeve. Plus, women are allowed to be sleeveless but not men? What year do you live in? Train your hostess better.

We showed up tonight with the reservation for nine of us. I got the green tea with the jasmine and…read moreit came in a beautiful teapot filled. The little teacup was so hot. I couldn't hold it and then I realized the little doily below. It was for your hand to prevent it from burning it. We ordered the edamame three. The garlic was outstanding on it! The miso soup was that perfect kind that turns into the little clouds in it. Very much a treat everybody's role was fantastic and the sushi was super generous with the fish. It was very fresh and melted in your mouth. We got the tempura ice cream and banana along with a cute little cake. The staff was super attentive and helpful. We had a fantastic evening.

Este lugar es una experiencia asiática en Cancún, do ambience muy japonés. Acogedor y muy bien…read moreambientado. El servicio fue atento y rápido. En tiempo de las comida fue perfecto. Nada demoró demasiado , ni tampoco llegó antes de lo deseado. La variedad de platos es muy buena.. días los sushis e la casa y las creaciones del chef definitivamente hacen de este lugar uno para visitar cuando esté en Cancún. Recomiendo este lugar. Sería una gran oportunidad que habiliten la mesa de temppanyaki. Sería espectacular .

Another resort property restaurant that was decent but again, not the best quality food in regards…read moreto taste and authenticity compared to numerous other places. Pad Thai was very sour, orange chicken was tasty, the salmon roll was disappointing. Service and staff are always amazing and hard working, interior and ambiance are beautiful, the food just doesn't do these places justice at all. What strikes me is the inflated prices; $20 for an 8 piece roll with very thinly cut slices of fish. Generosity and getting a bargain quality is not to be expected with any of these places. It's worth more to share with friends, which is what we did.

First of all the CUSTOMER SERVICE IS unmatched!!! The level of service they provide is amazing! Its…read moreso beautiful inside and the ambiance is very relaxing. We tried all the sushi, the edemame, the curry seafood, the fried rice, the kung pao chicken, the ribs, the peaking duck, and grilled chicken. Pretty much almost the entire menu! Everything was 10/10!! Would we go back, you bet you butt we would!! Thank you again for the magical experience! Totally worth is all!!