Very good service and fast to get my food , place is small but waitress is always checking on you…read moreand great service. Food had great flavor and menu has a great variety of items ,I didn't find any faults here , great service and great food at great prices

Great Pho, was the first time visiting and actual place for it and now trying someone else's so it…read morewas definitely 10/10. Service was very good. The egg rolls were also veryyyy good

It took several visits to Oksumi for me to realize just how special a place it is. Oh, make no…read moremistake, I knew that I liked it from the first visit, but it took a bit of reflection, and a bit of exploring the menu, for Oksumi's charm to really unfold, before me. Read other reviews, and the phrase "nothing fancy" keeps appearing. Another reviewer calls it "simple" and "to the point." This, right here, is the soul of Oksumi. It isn't a restaurant using the idea of ramen as a canvas for the ego of a chef looking to reinvent the dish. It is a ramenya, and its menu is a love letter to ramen. It does not need to uplift or reinvent ramen, because ramen is already perfect, as it is. One does not taste ego in Oksumi's dishes; one tastes respect, care, craftsmanship, and balance. Perhaps most importantly, one tastes every ingredient, and one tastes the role that every ingredient plays in the whole of one's ramen experience. As I explored the menu, as I tasted each element in my bowl, I found myself, again and again, noticing the quality of each element I tasted. The karaage is crisp, juicy inside, and its notes of melting fat aren't lost, even against a spicier base. The tonkotsu is silky upon the tongue, the shio clean but not at all simple, a subtle medley of salt, chicken, and the transparency needed to let the more delicate elements like the cilantro and bean sprouts express themselves, even as the fresh garlic and bonito express themselves more assertively. Oksumi's care and attention to balance encourages one to see these simple, elemental forms of ramen not as "basic" in the slightest, but as works of art expressed in their own whitespace. Approach the shio here not with the need for every space to be filled. This dish is a culinary Gokui no Uta. If you think there is something, there is nothing; if you think there is nothing, there is something. Over a fragile moment with calamari, in which I reflected that I had never once tasted a rubbery or greasy piece of squid at Oksumi, and in fact, had never tasted a *better* piece of squid, not even in my years on the California coast, it really came home for me. Oksumi is a place in which I stopped consuming, and started appreciating the "something-there." I wandered the menu, from tonkotsu black garlic (a flavor hurricane) to simple shio and the robustness of vegetarian Nagoya-style ramen, and let myself dissolve into the moment, into the Kai, the "something-there" that manifests when one's mind stops playing with its expectations and assumptions, and simply experiences. My happiest moments, as a diner, happen when a meal silences my unreasonable, arrogant, chattering mind, and brings me to a lighted door of experience somewhere between the late Leonard Cohen's semi-contrition and the late Anthony Bourdain's quiet confessionals in moments of being a stranger at a table. Again and again, I return to Oksumi, to understand what ramen *is*, and to humble my difficult, noisy mind to a level of quiet that can appreciate the Kai, the "something-there" that appears only when the mind is still, quiet, and allows itself to experience without a commentary track of judgment. Calling Oksumi "simple" is the highest praise one can pay it. Its ramen does not *need* adornment because its ramen is as adorned as ramen might ever need to be. Your attention is the substrate upon which Oksumi's elemental, straightforward ramen expresses itself. This place is an underrated treasure.

Well I thought I had a pic of my ramen bowl with extra noodles but alas I have failed. So you'll…read morehave to take my word for it that it was good. The staff are very polite and attentive. It's nothing fancy just a good food. So if you're looking for something simple and to the point give it a try.

We live in Tampa, but every time we're in or around Lakeland, we stop by The Joinery…read more Their food selection is great, we love the BBQ, Ramen and Pizza spots, but the Sushi, Burger and Ice Cream spots are great as well! Gonna be honest, I didn't care for the Mexican restaurant but I'm sure they're there for a reason! The bar staff is great and always super friendly.

The joinery is a neat place and I hope more places like it pop up all over Central Florida…read more I first experienced something like it in Texas and I think it is a great buisness model. My wife and I had Poke bowls from Zukku and it was great! Fresh ingrediants, simple way to order, and the vibe is extremely chill. Fun place for the entire family, my only complaint is the parking. Other than that everything was good and we enjoyed the experience.

It's a buffet, where you order everything off a table tablet and cook yourself! You can grill or…read morehotpot or both! They have a sauce bar where you can make whatever you feel like or one of their recipe recommendations off the wall. This is my favorite place to eat here in Lakeland! 5 Starts! Karlette was our server for this visit and was a wonderful person that really helped with our family member first time here. Special shot out to her for great professional service and a kind attitude!

The sliced meats are well presented but dry out quickly, so sauces are a must. A hoisin, soy, and…read morechili garlic blend works well. We upgraded to try all the steak options. The short ribs were the standout. The K-Pot steak was mostly fat, the hanger steak was inconsistent, and the beef chuck flap tail was thin but flavorful. The main drawback was the heat level of the pots. They didn't get hot enough to efficiently cook vegetables--mushrooms and onions took about 30 minutes just to soften, and sweet potatoes would have taken even longer. Our server, Josh, was friendly and accommodating, but at $30+ per person, the overall experience didn't quite match the price point. Hoping to see improvements on future visits.

I had a lovely lunch at the Saigon Bistro. The place was small and quaint, but it was still very…read morenice. The service was impeccable. Our waitress was very attentive even after it got busy. I had the Combination Pho. It was packed with flavor. I wish there was a little more salt in the broth, but adding the jalapeños and Sriracha gave it just the kick I needed to slurp my way to a full belly. The portion size was more than enough. I had enough for lunch and dinner. I would definitely go back if I'm in the area.

The best pad Thai in the area! I stand on this! Springs rolls for starter is a must. The food here…read morenever disappoints. The menu stretches from basic to extravagant, delish traditional Vietnamese flavors and preparation. Colorful dishes, seriously can't beat it. Restaurant is small and service is typically very quick.

Fantastic experience at Fancy Q Sushi & Thai! The staff was incredibly friendly and gave us great…read morerecommendations. My family absolutely loved the sushi, and while I don't eat seafood, the hibachi was excellent,fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. We'll definitely be back! Nice and beautiful inside.

After visiting Fancy Q quite a few times, I've decided to finally write my review. Me and my fiancé…read morego on date nights and sometimes just for the lunch special. Now time to break down the review. Food- The food is really good, we start off with our drinks, we usually order water and it's always ice cold and very hydrating. After ordering food, they serve the fried crab meat with some dipping sauce. It makes a fantastic appetizer, the crab is lightly fried and the sauce brings some sort of sweet flavor. I usually order the clear soup and green salad. The clear soup is very light and brings a refreshing taste each sip. The mushrooms and green onion is very tender to eat. The green salad comes with the Japanese salad dressing that has a very rich ginger flavor and makes the salad kind of tangy. Now our entrees. I usually order the hibachi chicken and my fiancé orders a different sushi roll. The hibachi chicken is good, although I cannot say it is the best, sometimes the chicken tastes a little bland or a little over cooked. Don't get me wrong, the food is great as I can just mask the flavor with a lot of yum yum sauce located on the table. Each table has a giant bottle of yum yum sauce. The yum yum sauce is light but savory, very creamy! The hibachi meal comes with veggies, rice and noodles! The veggies are cooked to the point of a tenderness that allows the teriyaki sauce to marinate in, the rice and noodles are made to perfection. Very savory and with the teriyaki sauce. The fiancé grabbed the tiger roll last visit and was in love! Most of the time he is satisfied with the sushi rolls. Service- we are seated really fast about 9/10 times unless it's a busy night. They are very fast and efficient with our orders and never fail. Although there are days where they kind of forget to check in on us but we understand that it can get busy. When it comes to refills, they always notice and quickly refill. Ambiance- the restaurant setting is beautiful, Led lights that are soft to the eyes, decorations fill the restaurant with good vibes. Everything makes sense when you walk into the restaurant, you know where you are. The music you can hear but not too loud, you can have conversations with family and friends, even those who speak quietly. Very clean restaurant, they are quick after someone leaves to clean up the table for the next set of customers. Overall, our dining experiences were fantastic, very affordable hibachi and sushi. It may not be Kobe's Steakhouse but it is close to home and does not destroy the wallet. We shall be back! Thank you for our lovely experience

Ordered teriyaki beef and the short ribs... so ono (delicious)!…read more Spoke to the owner and even the shave ice is made like in Hawaii. Definitely recommend even if you're not familiar with Hawaiian food! Great location at the Krates!

My wife visited Hawaii last year and enjoyed the food styles that were offered. Styles like…read moreJapanese, Chinese, Filipino and Asian fusion. We missed that. Thankfully, we discovered Palani's over in Wesley Chapel. It's located at the Krate at the Grove, a series of converted truck containers. We ordered the plate lunches. My wife had the short ribs with rice and macaroni salad. I had the teriyaki pork with rice and Mac salad. Delicious and full of flavor. Portion size is solid. Prices are reasonable. The environment is small and cramped yet organized and clean. There are tables outside but it is summertime in Florida so it's hot! The menu is limited. There is no poke, laulau or loco mock, if you were expecting it. The service is solid and friendly. Take some time to visit them and try it out. They do have musubi and shaved ice!

I really love this place and I will definitely come back when I visit this place again!!! let's…read morestart with the fried rice that my husband got he doesn't like seafood so he didn't get any sushi. But this fried rice was so good. It seasoned perfectly with the fatty beef make that whole fried rice flavors were very rich. I got the Uni sushi and it was the sweetest and the creamiest thing I've ever had. The server told me that they get fresh Uni every week from Japan. I also got the sushi combo and they were very nice that they let me substitute tuna to more salmon because I personally don't like tuna. Everything was so fresh. Everything was so good even the water was very refreshing and did not taste weird. The server was very sweet and kind. She tried her best to cater us such as substitute my sushi she was talking to us and she's very likable. We will definitely come back and try other things. The Whole place was very clean and big.

OK, I was spoiled in San Diego with Michelin Star Ramen, but this is the first spot since moving…read moreback to Tampa that I feel is on the same level as back in San Diego. Let's start with the ambiance. I have been at this location when it was previously another restaurant and the upgrades done are exceptional. Kanji is a perfect date ambiance. (bring a jacket though, it can get chilly). As far as service, I've never had bad service here, and the recommendations are truly to leave you satisfied, not just to pad the bill. THE FOOD. The spicy Tonkatsu, fried oysters, gyosa, fried rice...heck almost anything on the menu as been amazing and the Sushi isn't stingy. You might pay a little more but you get a lot more. Full bar selection and good bartenders are just the plus. Clean bathrooms, clean restaurant, great food, great service. Highly recommend.