Came here after getting a great hair cut from Anthony's next door…read more Started with the Naan bread appetizer and Fried egg rolls. For our main course we had the Wok Stir-fry with chicken and the pink shrimp nachos. Both dishes were wonderful! Finished off our dinners with chocolate mousse,another winner. Service was a little slow because it was busy. Dress warmly as it tends to be chilly inside.

Quaint little place that definitely lives up to its name. The cuisine is certainly unique. I…read moreordered the Buckwheat crepe and chose the key west shrimp option. I've never had a crepe with the ingredients used and I very much enjoyed it. It was like a clam chowder sauce meets shrimp and mushrooms in a crepe. Interesting and it worked. Mwah chef's kiss. The place is tucked away in a shopping plaza so isn't visibility from the street isn't great. But I certainly recommend for something new! I'll be going back. I love to support local places and especially ones with courage to try unique cuisine. My picture isn't the best because I ordered to-go and it smelled delicious so I dove right it.

Recently visited Haiku for a friend's Birthday Dinner and had some items I loved and some that I…read moredid not care for. To start the crab cake was amazing. Didn't need all the micro greens for garnish on top but this could be overlooked because taste and flavor was amazing. The tuna tartare was super tasty as well and I would definitely order this again same comment for micro greens on this dish - didn't need this and found myself moving it off the dishes to actually enjoy the item. The two not so favorite dishes for me were the fried rice topped with fried chicken. While chicken was very tasty the rice was extremely basic. Could have used eggs or other ingredients to elevate this dish. Also the Volcano roll was extremely disappointing. Normally the volcano topping is cooked or (torched) and this topping was cold and very unappetizing. Would not recommend this roll. Overall this place is a hit or miss. Service for our large party wasn't bad and everything came out pretty quickly!

Terrible from start to finish. Waited 25 minutes at hostess stand without anyone coming to help…read more Ended up seating myself and waiting another 15 minutes for a waitress to help. Food is terrible - they even forgot the egg as a part of my ramen and brought me a frozen egg when I mentioned the missing item which was disgusting. Octopus is so tough and chewy. Terribly cooked from frozen. Mango sticky rice is absolutely horrendous. Nothing like what you expect. Temperature is terrible - they don't use A/C so it's incredibly hot and humid in restaurant. Avoid this place at all costs.

I will definitely rate my meal a 5/10 as I normally order this multiple times a week. I will…read moredefinitely not be ordering this as much because the noodles have completely changed from the old noodles. The old noodles held the sauce better and now with the skinny noodles, it has completely changed and it's absolutely spicy. It's not OK to change the noodles without telling the customer as well. The thicker noodles hold the sauce way better! Lychee martini is always amazing -- Thanks to MATT! He is consistent and always makes it well balanced drinks. Also great customer service. Please bring back the old noodles for the spicy teriyaki please please please!!

Popped into WAGAMAMA, a popular WATER STREET restaurant for dinner and it did not disappoint…read more My server Veronica was on her A-game. I started the evening with their chili Margarita. It's a spicy one but adds a nice kick to the meal. Tonight I enjoyed the pork potstickers and for my entree, I had the steak Bulgogi. Love, love, love the dining experience tonight and can't wait to be back!

Less than 10 minute wait. Service and food were great! Soup dumplings were good but my fave was the…read morebao bites which were a perfect size to pop in your mouth. Will definitely be back!

It was a little too good, I'm still trying to get the sauce off my face. Gabe's service was life…read morechanging, everyone requests this diva

Service is always great, food even greater. I love that we can sit down and have our Chinese…read moretake-out favorites in pretty atmosphere. Hate to see this location always empty, I try to tell all my friends and co-workers

I was skeptical with such good reviews - for a mixed Asian menu with such reasonable prices... but…read moreboy was I proven wrong. The food is delicious - despite the "chain restaurant" exterior the interior was classy and clean! The service was EXCELLENT, and the kitchen was fast - and I cannot express to you enough that photos do not do it justice - this place is delicious.

Had a great lunch here! Service is very fast and friendly and the place is so cute! Lots of seating…read moreoptions easy street parking. Also love the vegetarian options! My fav was definitely the lemongrass tofu. I definitely want to go back and try the boba! Would definitely recommend!

This is a great spot to pop in for lunch. It's bright and airy... you walk in, peruse menu & order…read moreat the front desk. It's fairly quick and they bring you your food when it's ready. All of the servers I've experienced are very friendly. They have many different kinds of tea also, but I haven't tried any yet. They all look really tasty and you can add different toppings to customize your tea. The egg rolls are a favorite for me and my husband- they're so delicious & crispy. We order it with siracha & soy sauce instead of the sauce it comes with- simply just a personal preference. I usually get the Spicy Tuna Avocado salad but they don't always have it. (which I'm ok with because they make sure the tuna is fresh) I have gotten the shrimp and mushroom rice platter before and it is very tasty as well. My husband loves their Bahn Mi sandwiches- he tries a different one every time and always is very satisfied! If you are in downtown Tampa, I would suggest you definitely check out Fusion Bowl. Many different options and very fresh and delicious.

As someone with more than three decades in hospitality, I rarely hand out five-star reviews…read more Hawkers earned one. I visited before a Rays game and was immediately impressed by both the service and the food. The staff was attentive without hovering, the pacing was excellent, and the entire experience felt polished and intentional. I ordered the Bibimbap with bulgogi steak, tofu, fried egg, kimchi, vegetables, gochujang, and crispy rice, along with two spring rolls. What stood out most was the balance. The dish delivered heat, sweetness, savory depth, texture, and freshness without relying on heavy sauces or excessive portions. Every ingredient maintained its own identity while contributing to the overall flavor of the dish. Too many restaurants create flavor by drowning food in sauce. Hawkers does it through seasoning, spices, and technique. There was no puddle of sauce at the bottom of the bowl, no overly sweet glaze, and no greasy heaviness. The rice absorbed flavor without becoming soggy, and the kimchi, vegetables, egg, tofu, and bulgogi worked together beautifully. The spring rolls were equally impressive. Light, crisp, delicate, and perfectly executed, with a thin wrapper and just the right amount of crunch. What impressed me most was that I left satisfied, not stuffed. The portions were thoughtful, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the flavors were layered rather than overwhelming. Since moving to Florida, this ranks as one of the best restaurant meals I have had. Highly recommended.

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.

**Sunda -- Asian Fusion (2nd visit)**…read more Went back to Sunda specifically for their limited-time Caviar Sunday, and it did not disappoint -- but let's start with the food that came before it. We opened with the **tiger shrimp tempura** -- candied walnuts and a creamy honey aioli. Smaller than I expected, roughly half-dollar sized, but tender, sweet, and generous in portion. The candied walnuts and honey aioli combo leaned sweeter than a classic honey walnut shrimp, with a little bang bang shrimp energy minus the spice. Trying to pace ourselves for dessert, we kept the rest light: the signature crispy rice (Wagyu and spicy tuna versions, split two apiece), The Great White (escolar), and the lemongrass beef lollipops. The Great White was well-balanced and delicious. The lemongrass beef -- sliced NY strip wrapped around a lemongrass stalk with ginger soy -- was solid but not a standout; the lemongrass flavor was subtle and the chili barely registered. Fair warning: it comes out well past medium-rare since it's wrapped and cooked that way, and the server didn't ask for a temperature preference. Good, but not something I'd reorder. The crispy rice was tasty but not a personal favorite -- the Wagyu and spicy tuna toppings themselves were great, just not sold on the crispy rice base. The standout of the savory round was the lobster Wagyu roll -- lobster and Wagyu tataki with a duck pâté aioli, sort of a surf-and-turf sushi roll. Pricier than the other rolls, but the combination justified it. Definitely ordering that again. **Now, the main event: Caviar Sunday.** Our server mentioned this particular caviar brand is a favorite of a certain pop star's, which was a fun detail. The tower itself was a showpiece -- diced and quartered dragon fruit, lychee, blueberries, crispy rice balls (first time trying those, loved them), plus passionfruit and ube sauces on the side. It came with turon (Filipino plantain egg rolls) and vanilla ice cream, essentially a build-your-own sundae kit with caviar mixed in. Caviar with ice cream sounded strange going in, but the salt-sweet balance worked. Genuinely unique, and I'd order it again without hesitation. It's not cheap, but it's roughly half the price of their standalone caviar entrée for the same amount of caviar -- so relatively speaking, it's the smarter way to get it. Service was excellent throughout -- good pacing suggestions so we didn't over-order before dessert, and when we couldn't finish the tower, our server packed the leftovers carefully on ice so we could enjoy round two at home. My one regret: ordering a double espresso with dessert. Good on its own, but it clashed with the tropical, ice cream-heavy flavors -- that one's on me, not the kitchen. Sunda remains a place I'll keep coming back to.

We went for a date night with my wife so wanted a special place as with kids we don't get to go out…read moremuch. We were seated immediately, had a reservation, that was really good. For parking it was easy as there's a parking building and also it was free. Our server was Germaine, very nice, but the biggest challenge with our night is that he seemed very busy with a lot of tables so everything took forever from getting the menu, to our drinks, to taking our order etc. The place is beautiful, where we sat tables were very close and it looked like a setup for speedating you can hear the Side table conversation, but it didn't bother us, the ambience was very nice. We had: Shishito peppers: great very well made Sunda cones: very good, very small, which server did tells us. One of them the tuna tasted a bit fishy, but the other ones were very good Island maki: very good Lobster wagyu : awesome To drink: we asked for a custom made drink with mezcal and tajin on the rim, but we got a drink that was too spicy with spicy salt on the rim, without letting us know takin was not available and took forever to come. The overall experience was 4 stars but at the end we ordered dessert on time, and after waiting about 25 minutes our server and manager came to tell us that the chef had shut down and didn't see our order. They adjusted check accordingly and got us another dessert but it was way too many things happening already. I appreciate Jacob de manager who came to talk to us directly that was very professional, but definitely an opportunity to improve for next time. Dining out is an experience, and all details should come together to enhance the flavors in the palate, service, ambience and taste.