Pho was outstanding. My daughter and I split the Pho Ga while my husband had the beef filet pho and…read moremy son had his own chicken pho (it was too much for him but he won't admit it). The broth was delicious, full of aromatics, heavy on the onion but it was definitely to our liking. Server was friendly and attentive; he was also quick to clean up exiting tables. The shop is small but the dining area is spacious and open with plenty of seating options. We ordered dessert to go- the flan and the waffle (I don't remember the name but it wasn't the taro waffle)!!

Was looking for a good pho spot in st Pete and heard about Special Pho and their fresh noodles…read more We ordered both the chicken pho 3/5 and beef pho 4/5 The broths were flavorful without being overly salty, I prefer the beef broth over chicken . Next time I would try to order chicken pho with the beef broth as it had more rich flavors . The chicken wings 5/5 were one of the surprises of the meal crispy, well-seasoned, and came with a sweet chili sauce. The fresh spring rolls 4/5 were exactly what I was craving peanut sauce was great. For drinks, I loved the mango smoothie 5/5 It tasted like real mango instead of syrup. I also tried the artichoke drink 5/5 which brought back memories because it's something you don't see everywhere as it's homemade with fresh artichoke and glass jelly and chia seeds, The pandan waffle 4/5 was warm, soft on the inside, slightly chewy on the outside, and not overly sweet. I asked for some syrup on the side to eat with the waffle The service was excellent. Everyone was friendly and attentive, even provided scissors for the kids pho and syrup on the side for waffle. Small touches like that really stand out.

This place has been on my list for a long time!…read more We had a great dinner here Saturday night. Cute and causal on the inside and had amazing service! The papaya salad was different but had a lot of good flavor. The fried rice was delicious with a curry flavor to it! The Tao dumpling soup was super yummy! Would definitely recommend to a friend and can't wait to come back!

I usually don't like leaving reviews when I don't have many positive things to say, but honest…read morefeedback is part of the dining experience too. We arrived around 10:15 p.m. on a Friday night, with the restaurant closing at 11:00 p.m. Maybe that contributed to our experience, although several other parties were seated after us, so we weren't the last customers of the evening. We ordered quickly since we already knew what we wanted. My partner ordered the special, I ordered the ramen, and we shared the fried shrimp dumplings as an appetizer. Our server was friendly and attentive, though it was clear the staff was beginning to transition into closing mode. Unfortunately, that affected the atmosphere. While we were still eating, employees were spraying tables and mopping nearby. The smell of cleaning chemicals mixed with our food, which made the dining experience less enjoyable. When my ramen arrived, it looked more like a wonton soup or pho than the ramen I was expecting. I didn't question it because I assumed it might be their interpretation of the dish. However, the broth was quite bland, and the vegetables were still somewhat undercooked. The chicken had no seasoning, it tasted like it was boiled within the broth. After a few bites and sips, I decided not to finish it. My partner seemed to enjoy his meal, though he tends to be pretty easygoing when it comes to food. I didn't try his dish since it was very spicy and that's not really my thing. The restaurant is in a great location on Central Avenue, which makes it a fun area to walk around and people-watch. However, with most dishes priced around $20, I expected a better overall experience and higher quality food. Unfortunately, this isn't a place I would return to.

Wow, I can't believe it took me a year to finally try this. I usually grabbed Chinese at the place…read morenext-door. But I've spotted it in the Publix shopping plaza so many times and just have never been a Ramen guy. But I just grabbed the lunch special with the beef hibachi. Vegetables were fresh. Beef was great. Fried rice tasted fantastic. Pretty reasonable price too. It feels almost a little excessive doing five stars, but definitely closer to five than four.

Solid hibachi. It's hard to find decent hibachi in st. Pete but this place was exactly what I was…read morelooking for. Spring rolls an gyoza were also really good.

We had fish and chips and a fish sandwich. French fries were great fish was fantastic. The lunch…read moreportion was a little smaller than I hoped but it was nice to have authentic fish and chips. We came around 2:30 and the restaurant got very busy so the waitress was a bit overwhelmed. But she was lovely and took good care of us. She even comped us a sticky toffee pudding, which was delicious. Highly recommend.

I hesitantly write this review, especially since most people seem to think that this is a great…read moreplace. We were a party of 6 women. At the outset, the server spilled a container of salad dressing on one of our party. Ok. No problem. Accidents happen. I ordered broiled salmon. The server asked which side I wanted. I inquired as to the choices. She listed them (fries, slaw, salad, etc). I ordered a salad. I enjoyed my meal. (One member of our party also ordered the salmon. She said hers was very overcooked and dry). After we finished our entrees, the server asked if anyone wanted dessert. I ordered a apple crisp to go. After paying the bill, I looked at the itemized charges. I was not happy to see that I had been charged $3.00 for the "side" salad. When I asked the server about it, she said that the salad was a "premium" side--ergo, the $3.00). This should have been revealed to me prior to ordering it. By the way, the to-go apple crisp was a whopping $10.99!! I sure hope my husband likes it!!

First bite of the puff puff which are balls of bread stuffed with beef had my tastebuds watering to…read morethe max. The service was amazing! The area was cooler than a fan and looks newly remodeled. The jollof rice was also tasty. The fried chicken, turnip greens and plantains were so packed with flavor. I felt like I was in the mother land eating this food. Soooo delicious. Go get some food from Steaming Pots, you won't be disappointed! They also gave me plenty of utensils for each dish. This place is a must try!!

I've been dying to have African food for some time and on my __st birthday, i finally had it…read more It's in a plaza tucked on Waters Ave. Not much parking available, we found some on the side of the plaza. I quite enjoyed the vivid colors inside the restaurant. Sela, our server was amazing. It was out first time and she was very sweet and patient with us. She even bought us samples of soups to try ( such a great touch). We tried Egusi with chicken and Fufu, beef stew with jollof rice, fried goat and puff puff. Everything tasted great. Only complaint, i was missing the spice. It was tad too bland for my Indian palate. With more of a kick, that egusi would've been amazing.

Not bad! Nice dim lighting, a cool bar space with an absolutely rockin' bartender and some garish…read moreartwork on the walls that fit in a strange but synergistic way with the lighting. Lots of Japanese whiskey and fun cocktails if you want to participate in alcohol related adventures, and a decent selection of small plates. The wings I photographed were pretty good, but the volcano shrimp honestly stole the show. I legit had to pace myself from inhaling them. Got the duck ramen as well, it was meh, overbearing peanutty taste. Again, shoutout to the amazing bartender who was being worked to the BONE by management dreads and a cool 70s stache...my heart is with you!

Everything about this restaurant it's five stars!! The ambiance, service , drinks and food! We try…read morethe Duck ramen and short rib ramen and holy cow!! The meat was delicious , vegetables fresh and noddle cook to perfection! Go to place is St Pete!! recommend and repeat!

I always love visiting Hawkers whenever I'm in the area because the food NEVER disappoints and the…read moreservice is always so good! The bao buns are a favorite of mines- the sauce for the chicken one is SO tasty. The roti is always a must to order- those who are familiar with paratha- that's what is it like and its butter and the dipping sauce is 10/10. The shrimp and chicken dumping apps are also flavorful and has a nice heat kick to it. I also for the Frui-Tea Fizz drink and loved the balance of citrus flavor with the ginger beer. There's indoor and outdoor seating and inside is a fun vibe for sure. I will always be back and recommend this place to anyone!

We have been coming here for years. We live in Crystal River, Fl but will make the 1 hour & 45…read moreminute trip because of the atmosphere and food. However, this time and the time past we were disappointed. I am a pescatarian and my daughter is a vegetarian, husband eats everything. They have removed so many GREAT items from the menu. The vegetarian section is literally stuff we make at home and we travel to eat here for the foods that are difficult or timely to make at home. Tom Yum (literally was the best EVER), baby bok choy, along with several other dishes are gone. I was left with eating Roti (great but fattening) and edamame. Again, I can make this at home. Worth a mention. We sat down and it took our server 20 minutes to greet us. We asked what was on draft, it says on the menu to ask, she handed us the menu (that we have already looked at for 20 minutes) and walked away. She complained that she had a huge table and was busy. No offense but...So...then ask someone else to handle our table. Not trying to be rude but we drove 1 hour and 45 minutes to specifically eat at this restaurant and you want to complain. So we waited ANOTHER 10 minutes and thank goodness the bar opened up with 3 seats. We moved after 30 min of waiting just for her to just take our drink order. Fortunately, the bartender was on point. She served our drinks and took our order. She is the reason for at least 3 stars. Not very happy about our last visit and friends have told us there are other places around there that the servers & menu will serve our needs better than our last experience. We never go to a restaurant and our bill is under $150. We work 6-7 days a week and are stressed just like many others. We just want good food, COLD drinks and friendly service.

Their service is a well oiled machine! We ate sandwiches for…read morelunch and they were delicious! We bought food to have for dinner the next day. Ambiance, I wouldn't change a thing!!!! Don't forget to stop by next door for gifts for yourself or others!!

I made the mistake of going to Mazzaro's on a Saturday afternoon. I didn't realize they closed at…read more2:30 p.m., and that is 100% my fault. I arrived around 2:20 p.m. and was let in by a worker at the front door, who told me they were closing shortly and suggested I head to the deli first if that was what I wanted. Once I walked in, however, a cashier yelled to me that they were closed. I was a little confused because I had just been let in by a worker who knew I was coming inside. From there, the experience felt a bit chaotic. There were quite a few people in the store, and I felt like the workers were very displeased by my presence. I honestly felt like I was a bother. I completely understand that I arrived close to closing, so I tried to be respectful of their time and rushed through the store to grab a few items. I had driven an hour to get there, so I wanted to at least make the most of the trip. When I went to check out, I initially got in one line, and the cashier was finishing up with the customer already there and directed me to another line, so I followed her instructions. I had a basket with my items and wasn't sure if I was supposed to empty it myself. There wasn't an obvious place to leave the empty basket, and the cashier never indicated that she would take it from me. I apologized and explained that it was my first time there. She told me that next time I should come during the week so I could browse more. As I was leaving, I noticed so many people trying to enter the store and being turned away because it was now past closing. That made me think Mazzaro's may want to reconsider its Saturday hours. They are clearly a very popular and well-known store, yet being open from only 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and being closed on Sundays makes it difficult for people who work typical Monday-Friday, full-time hours to visit. I take responsibility for not checking the hours before making the drive, and I understand that the employees were probably ready to go home. However, I still think there is a difference between enforcing closing time and making a customer feel unwelcome. Unfortunately, I did not feel warmly greeted or welcomed during my visit, and it put a damper on the entire experience.