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    Umi

    3.4 (16 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Lori H.

    We went for my daughters birthday she really wanted to try hibachi. I t was a lot of fun and the food was good. I will definitely try it again

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    Went and had dinner at the Hibachi table and it was so good! Classic Hibachi experience and a fun atmosphere!

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    But I was pleasantly surprised that they sat us at our own hibachi table with a smile.

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    O-Ku

    4.3
    (347 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    We went to O-Ku Jax Beach for lunch and amazing views recently. We had our dear friend with us…read more O-Ku is located at 502 First Street in Jax Beach and they have a great rooftop with killer ocean views. We split the Braised Pork Belly Bao to start, which was great. After that, we worked from the lunch specials. She did the Hot Box with chicken and I did the Sushi Box. We liked both and the only afterthought was that she would've asked for shrimp instead of chicken next time. My only note was that the Spicy Tuna roll included with my box was VERY spicy. That may sound like an odd thing to say but many places don't mean "spicy" when they say it about their rolls. O-ku means spicy when they say it, so just know that. Our servers name was John and he was great. Attentive without being overbearing and kept us updated on what we coming next while making solid suggestions on drinks, sides & desserts. This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group.

    5 stars for O-ku! One of my favorite restaurants, it's one of our go-to's for special occasions!…read more We've gone for birthdays, anniversaries, when family/friends come to visit from out of town! The food and service are consistently good every time we go and the ambience is always so fun! We've sat in the dining areas downstairs and upstairs as well as right at the sushi counter- all wonderful experiences! The food is excellent!! We usually order a few apps, a few sushi rolls to share, sometimes sushi/nigiri as well! Particular favs include the crispy rice, lobster temaki, and Oceanside, Fuego, and blazing saddles rolls, to name a few. The drinks are also amazing here! This place is the first I've seen with the option to put Parmesan cheese on your espresso martini -apparently it's a thing?!- glad I tried it though I do prefer my espresso martinis parm free...but how fun!! The Shogun and plum martini are great options...I think I've enjoyed every drink I've tried at O-ku actually, so you can't go wrong!Their drink menu is quite fun and inventive! Sake flights are a great option too! Overall: lovely ambience, the service is friendly, professional, and timely every time we go and the food is always amazing! Can't say enough good things! Suggestion to make a reservation because they do often fill up, though getting a spot at the bar is always a great option here too

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    Upstairs seating
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    Spicy tuna
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    Daruma Japanese Steak House

    Daruma Japanese Steak House

    3.3
    (160 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    One of the best places we have ever eaten at!!!!! The food was fresh, the people were so incredibly…read morefriendly and the prices were the best

    We came here for my kiddo's family birthday dinner, at his request. It was a Thursday, so it wasn't…read moresuper crowded, which was nice. When we arrived we were immediately shown to our table. The server was nice, got our drink orders, and then came back for our entree orders. I love their soup here, super simple, but super delicious. When we ordered our entrees we noticed on the kid's menu they don't offer combos like they do on the adult menu. My kiddo had a hankering for both chicken and steak, so we ordered him the steak, I got the steak and chicken and gave him my chicken, and my husband got the steak and chicken. So typically when we've come here we love the food and the entertainment of having a hibachi chef. They normally make it really interactive and fun, this time around was a different story. Our hibachi chef was pretty lackluster, no throwing the egg, no funny quips about the rice or veggies. It wasn't really dinner and a show. One of my favorite items is the Japanese fried rice, because I like the crispy bits you get when it's cooked on the hibachi....no crispy bits. The steak was cooked perfectly, the chicken was flavorful, but disappointed in the lack of show and the rice this time around. I'm hoping this is a one off.

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    Tokyo Ramen & Poke

    Tokyo Ramen & Poke

    4.7
    (302 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    This place has the highest quality sushi rolls of anywhere in Jax. While it's true they don't have…read moreas many options, the rolls they do offer are tall, stuffed full with very fresh fish, and not overly rice heavy. The build your own poke is also one of my go-to choices and their ramen bowls will give you delicious leftovers for days! Basically it'd hard to go wrong here. Other random side notes are that they're closed Monday (which i forget alot) & their miso soup is made with a more savory (bone?) broth that I'm used too- not a bad thing, it just surprised me. In sum, if I were on death row I might just have to get a philly roll from here as my last meal.

    I eat a lot of ramen, I love it. Tokyo Ramen's Tokyo Ramen dish is probably the best I've had in…read moreover 10 years since moving around the country. It's like a hug in a bowl; all the ingredients complement each other and the broth is just so good on its own, I could drink it alone. I'm a fan of a little spice so I asked for 1/2 the normal amount used to spice things up... but honestly the broth is just SOOO good on its own; it needs nothing. The noodles themselves are also really good; some places have noodles that can taste a little "cardboard-y" - but not at Tokyo Ramen. What else? Service: friendly and fast... Cleanliness of the restaurant: supreme (I think you could literally eat off the floors if health code allowed).

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    California roll and Fantastic roll
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    Serenity

    Serenity

    3.8
    (27 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    I went on a Friday night with a party of 15. We were sat down quickly. This was my first time here…read more The music was great the DJ was playing R&B with a mix of neo soul. The server approached our table to see what we wanted to drink or hookah. We declined the Hookah. As I was overlooking the menu; I noticed they had drink menu which most drinks were $20+. To me that was bit steep. I ordered oysters (7/10), sushi (6/10), and wings(siracha) (8/10). When the food was brought out i had the wrong order, but it was fixed. After we ordered our food that was the last time we seen our server she disappeared. So, we didn't get any refills on our drinks or water. I'm guessing they was short staffed. So, I will give them grace. Someone in my party didn't enjoy their food and the chef/manager came out was very combative. They offered to cook something else, but my party mate was not impressed with the food so declined the offer. But the staff keep being pushy. I know the location is the beach, so they have to up prices on food and drinks to keep up with the competition. The place is nice inside with Japanese art inside. I just wish the food was higher quality/tastier for the price.

    We came on opening night so it's given that it would a busy night. I like and appreciate that they…read moreseparated the hookah/cigar lounge so if you just wanted to dine you didn't have to deal with the smoke. We waited a while for our food and we were a party of 6. After our food came we realised that we didn't get all of our food! It took talking to a few people to get our order right but even at that they didn't get it right. Food was ok. They said their theme is small plates, so it's pricey for small plates. Their banging shrimp was good, the shrimp

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    Inside the hookah lounge
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    Hana Yori

    Hana Yori

    4.4
    (353 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    Some of the best sushi in Jacksonville. I loved the ambiance of their walls and the fact that it…read morewas decorated in the customer's creations. My waiter was super wonderful and answered my questions about the custom sushi options. I am not a fan of sushi with cream cheese, avocado, or cucumber (and most places have one or the other in most rolls). I appreciated that I could make the sushi my own. Not pictured here was a salmon roll topped with salmon roe (I call it mother and child lol). The eel was also delicious, and I can't wait to return for a visit one day.

    I almost didn't want to write this review because part of me wanted to keep this place a hidden…read moregem, but that wouldn't be fair. 5 stars across the board for service, food, and atmosphere. We decided to try somewhere new last Saturday night and were told about a 30-minute wait, which is usually a good sign as the place was packed. They took our number and texted us about 20 minutes later when two seats opened at the hibachi bar. Grabbing those seats was the best decision we made as we were entertained by both the hibachi chefs and the sushi station all night. The chefs were interactive, friendly, and clearly skilled at what they do. Our waitress, Jennifer, was absolutely on point, accommodating, polite, and happy to offer recommendations that did not disappoint. We ordered the shrimp tempura, bagel roll, and spider roll for sushi, along with the shrimp and steak hibachi, which she thoughtfully split onto two plates for us without even being asked. The sushi arrived first, beautifully presented, fresh, and full of flavor. Soup and salad followed, then the hibachi entrée , all timed perfectly so we never felt rushed or overcrowded with dishes. The shrimp was fresh, the steak cooked perfectly, and the fried rice seasoned just right with herbs and spices that complemented the entire meal. Every part of the experience flowed from start to finish. A return visit is already in the works this month. Highly recommend this spot and major thanks to the employees for being at the top of their game! Truly a 5 star experience.

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    Hibachi Steak with a california roll. SO GOOD.
    Hibachi Steak with a california roll. SO GOOD.
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