My good friend Rachel recommended this place. She said they have a good authentic Korean Ja-Jang…read more She said they have a good black sauce. So, I decided to have a to go order. The black sauce is a garlic, mushroom, and meat in it. Mix well with the egg noodles. Very flavorful. Portion is good. The black sauce is actually a black bean paste base. Very rich in flavor. Price is not cheap. The protein only a small portion chop pork.

Gyodong Noodle is a Korean-Chinese fusion noodle franchise from South Korea. It's currently known…read moreas one of the top 5 Korean-Chinese fusion noodle places in Korea. They specialize in dishes like Jampong, a spicy seafood dish originally invented by a Chinese-Japanese chef in Nagasaki, Japan, who used leftover seafood from sushi in noodles. This dish made its way to Korea and became Koreanized, becoming spicier and evolving into the Jampong noodle we have today. Jajangmyun is also one of the most popular comfort foods among Koreans, just like its ancestor Zhajangmien, which is a popular comfort food in Beijing, China. Korean Jajangmyun differs from Chinese Zhajangmien as the sauce is thicker, sweeter, and has more vegetable, meat, and seafood toppings. Gyodong also makes some incredible Koream-Chinese fusion fried pork dishes known as Tangsooyook using chewy brown rice, and they are just as good as the great Korean-Chinese places I've tried in LA's Korea Town or Seoul, Korea. I recommend ordering half and half jajangmyuna and jampong and tangsooyook. You can have 2 most popular Korean-Chinese noodle dishes in Korea in one bowl.

I stopped by with a coworker for lunch. The restaurant is located in a side room in a small Korean…read moremarket. They seemed to be doing brisk business fulfilling takeout orders. I ordered the jjangmien. My friend had the bibimpab. We split a kimchi pancake. Man, these were all bangers. We were surprised by a couple of little banchan offerings (pickled daikon and spicy cucumber). The jjangmien was quite large, so savory, and the sauce had meaty chunks in it. I tried my buddy's food, great sesame oil flavor and served with lots of gochujang. The kimchi pancake was so tangy. I was stuffed. Way exceeded expectations for such a low-key spot. I would come back in a flash if the opportunity were to arise.

Walking into the Asian market, I was excited to see the Dosi Rak Sign. There's a menu that shows…read morethe food and prices and when entering, you will see lots of pics of all of what they have to offer. There were two ladies in the kitchen and one lady somewhat by check out. I ordered beef bulgogi Dosirak(bento box), & bulgogi bibambap to go. She said 15 minutes so I walked around the market. After a while I came back, sat at a table and waited for my to go food. It was packed up in a bag and the same lady gave me my food. My food was very tasty and it included three sides, and my hubby's food he was quite happy with. Glad we finally tried Dosi Rak. They have this eatery and K-Deli nearby which I also like.

I had a mixed experience coming here. Let's talk about the good first. Very spacious restaurant,…read morewhich makes it perfect for group gatherings. Varied options to choose from for your malatang. Service is also very friendly and helpful as well. The things that need improvement though. Since all of the ingredients for your malatang are by weight, you can to choose the ingredients yourself from the open buffet. When I went, unfortunately, several containers from the buffet had moldy ingredients and discolored meat. This is rather concerning since this is a health hazard, meaning that the ingredients aren't being kept at the right temperature. Thankfully, when I told the server, they quickly threw out the bad ingredients and cleaned the containers. But I really hope more attention is paid to the state of the ingredients and sauce bar. The guobaorou, while ok in flavor, was too heavy on the batter. The meat slices were so thin compared to the thick coating of batter, which made some pieces a little unpleasant to eat. Overall, a mixed bag experience for me. I truly hope they can succeed. If they bring consistency to their dishes and make sure ingredients are closely monitored and kept fresh, they will be good to go. I hope the next time I come, the experience is even better :)

Tampa Bay New Korean style mala 麻辣…read more Mala (Xiang Guo) 麻辣香鍋 dry pot stir-fry started trending in the US around 2009, starting at the New World Mall Food Court in Flushing, Queens. Since then this Chinese classic dish, has become popular in Korea, and adapted more to Korean tastes. I visit this chain restaurant's Atlanta Koreatown location often, but Tampa is quickly forming their own beloved Koreatown near the Lotte Plaza area. Love it! The pay by weight, customized, buffet style selections, have some great noodle, ttoek, protein, and vegetable options. I always put too much in my bowl! Each individual serving in placed on a personal flame burner to keep warm. I've written entire articles on Korean style mala, so feel free to ask me any questions in the comments. This chain hails from Korea. What makes Korean style mala different than the original chinese mala? Firstly, ma 麻 = numbing + la 辣 =spicy. Unfortunately, the term "mala" is used when food is often just spicy and not numbing. Here, the mala is sweeter, but still thankfully has both spicy and numbing flavor. The sauces are smooth here; not containing entire pieces of chili pepper, peppercorn, garlic, ginger that is typically in mala. This makes for an easier eating experience. There are also spice grades, and cream (rose) versions. Featured items: 1 麻辣香鍋 마라샹궈 Mala Xiang Guo - Mala dry pot, customized. 2 鍋包肉 돈등심 꿔바로우 Pork Guobarou - Thin sliced pork, deep fried crispy in rice flour batter. Covered in sweet sour sauce. Highly addictive and the crispy texture is perfect for dipping in the mala sauce. Can't wait to visit again and try the 麻辣燙 마라탕 mala soup & 짜장샹궈 jajang black bean sauce version.

Love coming here for their KBBQ! The sides are good and the meats are well flavored. The service is…read morealways quick and it's a fun place to go eat with a group of friends.

This was our second time into K-Chicken as we loved our first time so much. For $35, this is…read morecertainly one of the best all you can eat options in Tampa. The base price includes a wide selection of meats and seafood for the BBQ grill as well as all of the sides and fixins. Their K Chicken can be ordered as a side to the all you can eat bbq, which is amazing. Some of the best K-Chicken I've had in Tampa for sure. We also loved the bulgogi fries, the cheesy corn, and the fired cookies for dessert. Certainly not our last time in!

We live Hot Pot World. Great service. Very fresh food…read more Good selection. We've been here many times ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I was super stressing about wanting to do something fun and interactive and exciting for my…read morebirthday. I had a friend or two suggest Korean BBQ. I've always wanted to do hot pot but could never really justify it. After reading reviews and menus on dozens of hot pot AND KBBQ places, Hot Pot World won out. Multiple friends even told me this was the best price they'd seen. The service was amazing. I stopped by the day before to let them know a party of about 10 (turned out to be 7, my friends are not always reliable!). The manager who took my reservation was so sweet, told me happy birthday, booked us in their private karaoke room, and gave me tips for birthday treats! When we got there, a few friends were delayed (again, reliability is not 100%!) and the staff was super sweet about it. They didn't rush us to order, got our drinks going, and helped me set up the karaoke system so we could play videos as we wanted. Once everyone was there, we placed our orders, some did just one or the other but most of us did both the hot pot and the BBQ experience and they're SO nice about not making the whole table do both (i definitely could not eat both!) It really is an all you care to eat experience. The buffet is massive! So many delicious meats and seafood and plenty of fresh veggies. Also an epic sauce bar, I absolutely love blending my own sauce together and really loved the sesame/soy/garlic/chili concoction I put together. Our server checked in often, topping up broth, changing out the BBQ plate, and making sure we were good on drinks. They also made my birthday SO fun by turning on the party lights, bringing me a little crown, singing Happy Birthday, and providing an absolutely ADORABLE dessert. I had a great time and my friends seemed to as well. I would 100% do this again, zero regrets at all!

Ordered takeout and was genuinely impressed. The chicken was cooked perfectly -- crisp, juicy, and…read moreclearly handled with care. Great value, bold flavors, and sauces that actually deliver. Already looking forward to coming back to work through the rest of the menu.

soooo good! i just ordered to go but they have a nice seating area to dine in. they also have…read morekaraoke rooms which was a super fun find! staff was friendly and accommodating. answered all my questions, very sweet! food was great! really happy with our experience

Ginza Japanese Restaurant is located in a plaza off Collier and SR 54 in Land O Lakes and is one of…read moremy favorite go to spots for sushi in the Land O Lakes area. Ginza Japanese grill serves sushi, poke, hibachi, and typical Japanese dishes. The ambiance at Ginza is authentic Japanese style with dim lighting, a big 2 sided sushi bar, open dining area, authentic Japanese music playing softly in the background, and cozy nooks for a more private intimate experience. John's krab Volcano sushi roll comes with krab topping over a California sushi roll like a traditional regular volcano roll 9/10 Ginza's regular Volcano sushi roll comes with salmon topping over a California roll 7/10 but the traditional volcano features krab so make sure to order the krab roll if you want the traditional style. Mexican sushi roll comes with tempura shrimp and avocado and is one of my favorites 9/10 Gangnam style sushi roll 10/10 Red Dragon sushi roll comes with tuna and avocado topping over a spicy tuna roll 10/10 Omg sushi roll comes with shrimp and onion topping over krab and avocado. 9/10 Our Service was quick and friendly. Our server was attentive and it was quick to get our food and to close out our bill after eating. Ginza does not charge extra if you request spicy mayo and eel sauce on top of the sushi rolls but they do charge extra if you ask for it on the side, which seems to be on par for most other sushi joints in the area. Ginza is a large restaurant with plenty of seating. I've never had to wait to get seating because they were too busy. There is no need to call ahead for reservations. If you're in the Land O Lakes area and are craving sushi, I highly recommend checking out Ginza Japanese restaurant for an intimate experience!

Friendly. Decent. Dirty. Service was very friendly and polite. Food was decent. Ambiance is nice at…read morefirst but very dirty once you spend time there or use the restroom. Dried out or freezer burned edamame was returned. The booths are oddly far from the table. Not many people there. I tried it twice. Ok the first time. The second time I used the restroom and spent more time, saw the whole place. I won't be back.

I love me a tasty ramen! I ordered the chicken ramen, which came with noodles, broth, corn,…read moresprouts, and a seasoned egg. I think next time I'll see if I can do without the egg. I've never had a hard boiled egg that's brown and tastes like Carmel. It was not very good. That was really the only con to write about. Prices are eh, although portions are huge. I ate half and took half home. I also ordered a chai milk tea with added boba. The tea was tasty (I requested oat milk instead of lactaid in my tea). I'm not a huge boba fan, so no boba next time for me. They have specialty Pokemon drinks right now which my daughter ordered. She got the prism tower punch. It was a tart lemonade based drink. With a little bit of sweet. She really enjoyed it. She also ordered a rice bowl, grilled flank steak. It tasted good, but way more rice than actual food and veggies. She had a lot left when she was done. They have lots of drink choices which you can add boba to all. They also have appetizers along with several ramen and rice bowl options. Located at wiregrass mall which is super convenient!

Very good ramen shop! Food- Really good, savory broth, juicy…read moremeat. Blend of different ingredients that make the mouth water. The egg is perfectly marinated! Service- They are always quick with the order! Ambiance- The restaurant is nice, barely any decor and I usually order to go. I didn't really like the vibes the restaurant gives.

Ambiance and service was fine…read more Portions are generous for everything except the meat in my opinion. My husband gives it a 7/10 which boosted it from 3 stars. IMO the ramen is basic. Not awful not amazing. The pork chasu is thick and not tender at all. I've had better ramen in Tampa but we wanted to try it after seeing it for years when charging the car. Gyoza is def not homemade. Tastes like Costco to me but hubs thinks it's a generic frozen one.

Was craving some ramen and decided to try out this spot. Placed an order to-go the guy at the front…read morewas very helpful. He recommended the spicy broth with garlic added to the tonkotsu, so I got that and it definitely has a kick! Portion sizes were perfect and everything was tasty. I love that they give you a paper in case you need to heat up when you get home. The inside looked very clean & I am looking forward to coming back!

This is the best sushi I think I've ever had. Oh my gosh, so good. Lunch with my grandson. He…read moregot the Snow White Roll and has already recommended it to three people! I got the Centipede Roll although it was very hard to choose. So fresh. So delicious. Topped it off with the ginger creme brûlée. The ambiance of the restaurant is very nice too. Our waitress was nice, professional, pleasant.

We were searching for some seafood spots in the area and found this spot. The staff greeted us…read morequickly seated us. They brought out some items that looked like pellets, but when they poured water over them it ended up expanding into hand towels with the water. It was a nice touch. We were somewhat hungry so we ended up ordering Soy Butter Glazed Baked Salmon with the ginger salad. Basically greens and tomatoes and carrots but the dressing was quite flavorful with ginger. The salmon was good, nicely presented with some bok choy, green onions, mushrooms, rice, teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. It was a bit overcooked in my opinion (they said medium rare for cooking temp, but it was more like medium or medium well). My husband and I were both craving fish, so that satisfied our cravings, but the texture and the temperature are what got to us. My brother opted for the tuna Sashimi (roughly 3 pieces), chicken teriyaki, rice, zucchini, bell pepper, and onions. It was cooked as expected. The atmosphere was nice and inviting, with a clear view of the sushi chefs. We were also close to the bar (featuring a nice selection of different types of spirits). We weren't in the mood to have any drinks, but I do know some people seated at the bar were taking in some of their cocktails, and they looked amazing. All in all great spot, attentive for the service, polite and honestly some good food. I will definitely be back if I'm in the area, since they had quite a few things on the menu to choose from!