I live in Chicago and haven't been to Haru but I'm writing this because my sister had not only a…read morewonderful meal there, but a memorable experience. I'd called to wish her a happy birthday but she was on her way to a new-to-her restaurant. After we hung up, I immediately called the restaurant and spoke with Joanne to request that she let me pay the bill with my credit card. Joanne far exceeded my expectations, locating my sister, facilitating my payment, and even bringing her a slice of birthday cake festooned with sparklers. Sister LOVED her meal and the whole experience. Many thanks to the staff at Haru and a special shoutout to wonderful Joanne!

First class service, true sushi chef's delicious creations, elegant setting, but bring a throw or…read morewarm ski jacket because they could hang meat from the ceiling & it would be perfectly refrigerated! Order extra hot sake, it helped :)

(but also... send help)…read more Let me start by saying: I came to Osuki All You Can Eat Sushi as a normal, responsible adult. I left as a human sushi roll with zero self-control and absolutely no regrets. Round 1: "I'll pace myself." Round 2: "Okay but these rolls are tiny, so it doesn't count." Round 3: "We don't quit in this family." Round 4: I started negotiating with my waistband. The sushi? Fresh, fast, and dangerously delicious. Like... suspiciously good for something labeled "all you can eat." The spicy tuna had me questioning my loyalty to every other sushi place I've ever been to. And the fried rolls? Crispy little traps of joy. AND the vibe? Super cute, really clean, and tons of seating--so even while I was making questionable life choices, at least I was doing it in a place that felt put together and comfortable. Service was on POINT. Our server kept the plates coming like they were personally invested in my downfall. At one point I'm pretty sure they made eye contact with me like, "You sure about this?" No. No I was not. By the end, I was: 70% sushi 20% soy sauce 10% poor decision-making Would I go back? Absolutely. Will I learn my lesson? Absolutely not. Pro tip: Do not say "just one more roll." It is never just one more roll. 10/10 would roll myself out of there again.

My girlfriend and I had a fantastic lunch here. The sushi was fresh and the server friendly. It was…read moremy girlfriend's first time having sushi so she ordered a spider roll (soft shell crab roll) and she loved her roll! I opted for the AYCE option and had so much sushi that my girlfriend was astounded by how much I could eat! Everything was fresh and not too much rice under the delectable fishies. The best part, though, was hearing the excitement of the table next to us as they were enjoying their AYCE. I would definitely return here when I am in the area again!

This is an absolutely amazing sushi restaurant. Everything has been curated perfectly and there's…read morean absolute consistency every time we go there. Nothing is run-of-the-mill with their dishes. Everything is designed from the ground up, and the staff always makes wonderful recommendations when it comes to wine and a great selection of other drinks.

Stopped in for lunch on a Friday and was hoping for better results. The staff was very helpful and…read moreattentive. The decor was fresh and clean and the ambiance was fresh. I ordered the 2 roll lunch special and was hoping for some good tuna rolls. The miso soup and ginger dressing on the salad was well above average. Then the rolls came. The spicy tuna roll had so many flakes on it I could barely find the roll but the tuna has a good heat to it. The tuna crunch roll was good but the tuna didn't taste the freshest. Maybe it was just the piece I got but as someone who's main protein is tuna, this was a bummer. Overall, I would recommend giving this place a try as the food is good and the staff were helpful.

This is by far THE BEST sushi/Japanese restaurant in the Melbourne, FL area! Everything here is…read morehigh quality and great! They source many different types of superior and exotic seafood types from different areas of the world and feature daily special offerings. I love that I can request the fatty belly portion of salmon and yellowtail sashimi and they often have fatty toro tuna. I love that they will flash fry the body portion along with the heads on sweet shrimp and fried prawn orders (I don't like raw shrimp). I love their exceptionally good ginger dressing and usually get an extra side portion of it! I love that they most often have sea urchin available (and often several types) that I like to enjoy with shredded daikon and shiso leaves! I love their shrimp and vegetable tempura! I love their fresh scallop hand roll with mayo and fish roe! I love their 'distinguished gentleman' roll with seared tenderloin beef and lobster! I love their broad selection of cold sake choices! Just have a look at my photos and see what I usually love to order.

5 stars for the sushi, less for the miso soup. We got a to go order and got the corona and bang…read moredang rolls, both of which were unique and extremely flavorful and delicious. However, the miso soup missed the mark for us. The broth tasted watered down with hardly any pieces of tofu and seaweed. I can't comment on the service since we ordered to go but the two hostesses at the front were nice and the inside looked cozy. We will definitely be ordering their sushi again!

If you are looking for some killer sashimi in an authentic vibe, this is a great spot. Obaasan is…read morescurrying about, keeping things going. My bride had the Poke bowl and I had the sashimi moriawase (Sashimi mori on the menu). I now know why they use "mori" - I could barely finish those 15 chunks of wonderful fish. Each piece was a mouthful of delicious. The sushi rice, the miso, the green tea... Service was lovely. Can't wait to go back. Watch out for Obaasan! Update photos from latest visit...

Without a doubt the best sushi in the area. This is our go to place and we have never been…read moredisappointed. First the food. Their rice is like creamy happiness and makes the sushi so much better. Their fish is fresh every time. We have tried almost every roll and have never been disappointed. They have other dishes as well. Whether it is Ramen or Katsu, you will love it. If you like spicy, try their Spicy beef ramen or the spicy kani salad. So good and if you're ailing, the ramen soup will nurse you back to health. The service is excellent. Everyone works hard as you will see them scurrying around to ensure everyone is served. The best part is the floor manager. Her name is Mama. She watches over the customers and staff with a watchful eye. She is so awesome. Older woman with the spunk of a teenager. The owner and family always have a smile for all customers too. Good people. MAKE RESERVATIONS!!! Do not just show up or you will likely have to wait. This is most nights, but especially in the weekends. And the food to value is excellent. No matter what form your sushi takes here, the quality is excellent and prices are good as well. Oh and for fun, they have sumo wrestling on the TV. Our favorite. We have no idea what's going on, but fun to watch while we eat.

Amazing food, amazing staff, and amazing atmosphere! This is one of my favorite restaurants. The…read morefood is always fresh, and you can tell they put a lot of thought and effort into their dishes. This place is a hidden gem! I cannot recommend it enough!

We hosted a graduation party (congrats Ainsley!) and I wanted to share the truly amazing experience…read morethat Drifters Surf Restro put together for us. We had some specific needs, the guest of honor is a vegetarian, very environmentally conscious and supports sustainability. Chef Danny and his wife Katie Clark created such a fantastic event that not only fulfilled the needs of every guest, but knocked it into the stratosphere. Firstly the food. The menu was so thoughtfully put together. Fresh, innovative dishes for every palate that were just so delicious and looked absolutely beautiful. Every guest was so excited about the food, it was a repeated topic of conversation throughout the event. My personal favorite was the blueberry cobbler crumble with chantilly of which I ate 5, but we'll move quickly past that...sorry not sorry. Honestly, I wish I'd had leftovers for breakfast this morning. The beautiful sustainable bamboo plates and "silverware" were gorgeous and a perfect compliment too and much appreciated by Ainsley. Next, the bar curated and tended by the hostess-with-the-mostest Katie, co-owner of Drifters with husband Chef Danny. Katie put together an array of delicious drink options around certain specifics we'd requested and ensured everyone had their needs anticipated and met instantly. Beautiful drinks in compostable drinkware and stunning edible decorations. The mocktails for the non-drinkers were perfection. Bravo! The presentation, decoration and attention to the smallest of details made the event just extra special - fresh flowers in Ainsley's school colors at the bar, gorgeous ice baths for the drinks and beautifully displayed fresh flowers surrounding the food itself, which were like works of art. Visually stunning as well as beautiful to eat and drink. Like I said earlier, they knocked it into another galaxy in every aspect. Lastly, but certainly not least, the service. From start to finish, every single member of the Drifters team made this such an easy and fun experience. The offers of help for anything we might need throughout the process was unexpected and absolutely above and beyond what was required, but we were so very grateful and appreciative of all they did. The team puts their heart, soul and love into their work and it shows in abundance. They did it all with genuine smiles on their faces; each of them happy, calm and confident, no stress, no fuss. It was a pleasure to work with them. We've been regular customers of Drifters the restaurant and now we can say that we love their event catering just as much as we love their restaurant. I'm already thinking about what next event we have coming up...I need that blueberry dessert again. To the Drifters family, thank you from our family to yours for helping us make such great memories that we'll have for years to come. We love you guys. We didn't get that many pictures because we were too busy eating and enjoying ourselves with family and friends, as is the mark of a great party, but hopefully you get the general idea

Busy day ended up with a late-night sushi craving led me to Mangetsu in downtown Melbourne, and it…read morewas a great takeout experience from start to finish. The woman answering the phone was very pleasant when placing the order, and I received a warm, friendly greeting when I arrived for pickup. I ordered the Hot Mama Roll, which was easily my favorite of the evening. The combination of kani, eel, avocado, masago, and jalapeños wrapped in mamenori delivered the perfect balance of flavors, and I absolutely loved the jalapeño kick. If you're a fan of spicy sushi, this one is a must-try. I highly recommend pairing it with spicy mayo. We also tried the Rising Sun Roll, featuring cucumber, tempura kani, masago, and avocado, topped with tuna, salmon, and ebi with a touch of sriracha. Everything tasted very fresh, and the variety of seafood made for a flavorful roll. My only wish was for a little more heat. Clearly, I love my spice! Adding some jalapeño would have taken it to the next level for me. That said, it paired wonderfully with eel sauce, which added a nice touch of sweetness. Overall, Mangetsu delivered fresh, flavorful sushi and friendly service. A great option for takeout in downtown Melbourne, especially if you're looking for quality sushi later in the evening. We'll definitely be back.

Visited this place with the fam at 6pm on a Tuesday because it is PACKED Friday -Saturday and we…read morewanted to see what the hype was about! We were sat they had Avatar the Last Air Bender playing on a TV in the back, great for my daughter, and friendly staff who sat us & got our order. Their menu features Japanese, Thai, and Korean cuisine and we chose Korean that night. Didn't feel like cooking the beef so we chose the option to have the chef cook it for you. The banchan was good but very light, which I'm not used to. I request the banchan to be refilled 3x. The kimchee rice was so good, best place I've had it! Overall, I personally wouldn't return back, everything was just over the 'average-to-good-bar' but who knows, there might be something I'm missing by not coming on the weekends.

Awesome food!!! Great service! One of the best sushi rolls…read moreI've ever tried! My husband got the Hibachi with steak and scallops and it was AMAZING!!

The server on our visit Wednesday afternoon was so friendly and nice. We were seated immediately…read morewithout a wait. We were the only ppl there at 12:45pm. I have to say first - we literally chose this restaurant bc they had pork katsu (tonkatsu) and Japanese curry on the menu. These are dishes we had in Japan and always look for, but this is THE ONLY restaurant we've found in the area that has real pork katsu. A few have chicken... but that's not the same at all. Also, Japanese curry is a specific and special dish that I haven't seen anywhere else around here (except in my own kitchen). I ordered miso soup, squid salad, shumai, and eel with cucumber roll. Hubs ordered pork katsu entree which came with a carrot ginger dressing salad and miso soup to start, and rice, broccoli, and tonkatsu sauce with the pork tonkatsu. Also ordered Kirin and a sparkling sake. We were both mostly happy with our choices overall. The katsu was SO crispy, just like we had in Tokyo. But it was a tad overcooked, so not as tender inside as one would hope. It also didn't come with shredded seasoned cabbage, which I would have expected as a traditional accompaniment for this dish. The steamed broccoli was crunchy, bright and fresh. The tonkatsu sauce was on point. Steamed shumai was a delight! So well made, delicate but tasty, and it came with a perfect soy vinegar sauce. The squid salad was amazing! I scarfed every single bit of it. I loved the plentiful addition of julienned cucumber. Miso soup wasn't anything special, but wasn't bad. Kind of basic. Didn't seem house made. Maybe from packets. Hubs loved their ginger carrot dressing. More than what we've had at other places. I was not happy with the eel and cucumber roll. They were very tiny pieces, which made them fall apart easily. The wrap barely overlapped so it almost required a fork, and it was less than an inch thick. Also the eel itself did not have a prominent flavor or texture. Neither did the cucumber. The sauce seemed bland. It wasn't "bad" or "off", but it just didn't stand out at all and I'd give it a 2-2.5 stars. (If I had blind tasted this dish, I would not have tasted unagi or sauce or cucumber. I honestly wouldn't have been able to put a finger on what I had eaten at all.) Because the eel cucumber roll was a disappointment, I chose not to order additional sushi or the curry I had intended to order for myself. Definitely going to come back for another meal. I'm giving it a 4 now because I believe we'll probably have more success coming during dinner. Maybe they had prepped my lunch roll earlier so it wasn't great? Maybe the lunch chef is inexperienced and overcooked the pork by mistake? Hubs thought the hibachi choices looked great and he 100% enjoyed the tonkatsu (despite it being overcooked). The crust and fry on it were shatteringly crispy in the best of ways. I am absolutely going to try the curry next time. It's such a comforting dish when done right. We also will try the nigiri and rolls for a better feel and taste of their sushi offerings. Sometimes your first visit happens to be on an off hour or day, so we'll give another try before being too critical in stars.but another mid visit like this would definitely be 3 stars or less.

This is what I call "special occasion " or "paycheck" sushi. You're going to pay a lot for the…read morequality, but for many people the cost would be prohibitive on a regular basis. I've only done takeout here so far so I can't comment on the dining in, but I can tell you this place fills up FAST by 4:45. My favorites have been the salmon sashimi and the crunchy salmon roll which was divine. The fresh ginger is some of the best I've tasted and they don't skimp on the wasabi, which I appreciate! Will continue to dine here when I've got a little extra in my paycheck.

Welcoming staff, excellent sushi and service. Daughter comes here regularly with her husband and…read morehighly recommended it, delighted we came!

3 come to an order, but I shared one with another family. Egg roll was really good and crispy!…read more Will be back to try other food! Swing by, they just opened . Wishing your business abundance and blessings.

Elvies Asian Fusion food truck is hands-down one of our favorite go-tos when we're craving bold,…read moreflavorful food on the fly. We've tried several items on the menu, and everything we've had so far has been spot on. The kebab is packed with juicy, tender meat and just the right amount of seasoning. It's grilled perfectly with a great char that adds depth to every bite. The teriyaki is rich, savory, and slightly sweet--comfort food at its finest. It's always cooked fresh and served hot, and the sauce-to-protein ratio is just right. The lumpia is crispy and addictive--golden on the outside and packed with a flavorful filling inside. You can't just eat one (trust us, we've tried). And don't even get us started on the steamed bun--soft, pillowy, and filled with pure happiness. It's the perfect blend of sweet and savory. The service is fast and friendly, and the portions are generous for the price. If you see Elvies parked near you, do yourself a favor and stop by. You won't regret it.