Always fresh and light. The portions are very generous. My food is always ready in a very timely…read moremanner.Their prices are very good. I mostly order take out but they treat me as if I am dining in. The staff are super friendly, they know what I typically order and my little special requests. The kitchen staff packs take out items with care and use common sense, my sushi is always separated from any hot items. I can't think of anything in my experience that would not be positive to say about this restaurant. I found myself going there at least once if not twice a week. Super convenient.

Steamed dumplings were very good, lunch sushi specials were excellent, very fresh fish; exceptional…read moreservice, excellent sushi chef; nice location, ample parking, fair pricing.

My partner and I celebrated our engagement here in 2024, and we returned for our first anniversary…read morebecause we love it so much! The staff was incredibly attentive and made us feel well cared for. Once they learned it was our anniversary, everyone greeted us warmly! Best sushi in Jacksonville, hands down! Always so fresh + flavorful with great portions. We ordered the Oceanside and Sand Dollar roll. Oceanside is a MUST try, it truly is the best sushi roll I've had in Jax. The atmosphere is luxurious and feels like you're stepping into a whole new city! Love it here!!!

This is an update to my previous 5-star review. I hope it doesn't erase all that, because it says a…read morelot of good things. Unfortunately, our last visit to O-Ku was not the best. We started with the edamame, with the sea salt and truffle oil, which is always delicious. The service over the evening was very slow, and we spent a lot of time waiting on food. We sat in our favorite spot at the bar window so our server also appeared the be working behind the bar and was busy making drinks. We love sake and usually get a bottle of the Noble Arrow. We asked for a recommendation and the server recommended the Soul of the Sensei, which is $107 for the bottle. We were celebrating our 24th anniversary so we went for it. He said it was on the dry side, but we found it very unexpectedly sweet, almost like a moskato wine. It wasn't surprising when we read the back of the label and saw the flavor profile was all the way on the fruity side, with notes of Muscat grape. We definitely made a mistake by not tasting it first, so we ended up asking for a bag to take it home and ordered 2 glasses of the Noble Arrow. It was a disappointing start. Next we ordered the yellowtail carpaccio, which was very good, although the size of the fish pieces overall seemed smaller than usual. Everything we ordered over the evening was undeniably tasty, but small. We got the Usuzukuri salmon and when they brought it, they had the tuna carpaccio as well. The person who brought it said it was a gift. Later, we were charged $2 on the bill for the "gift." It's not much, but it's just that giving us a gift and then putting a charge on the bill for it was very strange. Overall, I still love the food at O-Ku, but this was not the best experience. We had gone there previously for our anniversary and they made it feel special. This time there wasn't any kind of recognition besides possibly the "gift" we had to pay extra for. And the service was so slow that we ended up drinking the bottle of sake we didn't like rather than waiting for another drink order. Every place will have its off nights, and this unfortunately seemed to be one of them. I would still recommend going there, because even though the portions are tiny and expensive, the taste is delicious.

The food was 10/10 so flavorful. Service, on point! I'll definitely come back again without a doubt!read more

Made a reservation for Friday night. An emergency led to my needing 3 seats instead of 2. They…read morehappily accommodated us even though it was fairly busy. Our server was Nok and she was an absolute delight. We had the Pad Thai with chicken and Panang Curry with pork. Also tried the fresh summer rolls. Everything was so flavorful and with the perfect amount of heat. Decor in the restaurant is very lovely and I enjoyed all the pictures of various places in Thailand. The high ceilings make the darker decor not feel stuffy. Highly recommend and will return.

You wouldn't think chicken and ramen go together but it works. This is one of my favorite spots for…read moreboth. Their fried chicken is amazing. It reminds me of Sunday dinner at a southern grandmas house. Their ramen is delicious. My kids typically go with the not spicy but they have different levels of heat for people like myself who like a kick now and then. Taste is always on point. The atmosphere is quaint and very proudly patriotic. (You can feel the retired military vibe) Don't forget this fried biscuit. Eat them right when they set it on the table. It will be hot but one of the best honey fried biscuits you've ever had. You're welcome, lol.

Small place Good food…read moreGreat Ramen and Chicken Decent Pricing All in all a winner Great Naval memorabilia!!

Karai Ramen Bistro is a full on experience and one of the best restaurants!…read more The restaurant is dark, intimate, and tucked away in a way that makes you feel like you've discovered a hidden gem. The vibe is fantastic and the staff matches it perfectly, friendly, warm, and attentive. We went twice in the late afternoon and never waited for a table, which is a huge bonus for a spot this good. The small plates alone are worth the visit. The Katsu Sando Sliders feature crispy chicken katsu on soft potato bread with fresh cabbage, katsu sauce, Japanese mayo, red onion, and sweet pickle peppers, every element working in perfect harmony. The Potato Korokke was equally incredible, perfectly crispy on the outside and filled with katsu fried potato and vegetables paired with katsu sauce and Japanese mayo. The Gyoza were perfectly crispy Japanese fried chicken dumplings, and the Harumaki was a great addition too. Everything fried here is done with real skill, the crunch is always there and never overdone. If you love spice, the KakuKara Ramen is an absolute must. A rich, creamy sesame broth made from chicken and pork stock with Japanese hot sauce and red miso, it is spicy, deeply flavorful, and completely addictive. Loaded with pork belly kakuni, homemade pickled peppers, cabbage, cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds on those perfect curly noodles, it is everything you hope ramen will be. If you prefer something milder, the Katsu Shio Ramen is a beautiful classic, a delicate Japanese sea salt and dashi seasoned chicken broth with shiitake mushrooms, katsu chicken, red and green onions, and the most wonderful onsen tamago custard egg that takes the whole bowl to another level!

I've ordered take out from here a couple of times. The first time I got the katsu chicken rice bowl…read moreand second time I got a Tonkotsu Ramen. Both of them were pretty good and were done quickly. My one thing is that they are pretty small portions in my opinion. I wish there was more in the bowls. The spot is cute though and the lady behind the counter was sweet. They have a restaurant to pick up from and then a couple doors over is the restaurant you can sit down and eat. Would love to sit down and eat here soon to see what that experience is like.

It's a perfect spot if your dining solo there's plenty of our space or seats by the window. Also…read moregreat for a date night or a family dinner with larger booths available. We've ordered to go food here many times it comes all packaged and tastes delicious. Tonight we enjoyed ourselves. We ordered gyoza , miso soup, krab Rangoon, shrimp fried rice, Toro special roll, and bonsai roll (deep fried for those who preferred cooked sushi). The server Bailey was attentive, and the food came out as it was prepared. Food is fresh, prepared with care, and priced well . You can't go wrong dining or take out from here...delicious!

Bad Management. We told them they had a wet floors and that…read morethey felt slippery as soon as we got there. Then after having a round a couple rounds of sake shots between 3 people, we were cut off because the manager said he saw one of us slip?? This was not even 30 minutes after we told him that his floors were slippery. Service was great but management and food is sub par. Won't be returning.

Girls night with my daughters on a cold night and grabbed some to go…read more Kicked off with the Roti (always yum) and Kami Salad- minis masaga. Meals- Pad Thai with chicken, Yellow Curry with lots of shrimp served with white rice. Large portions- def for more than one for easy sharing. Food is always done quickly, while there's always a crowd, it's easy in and out for pickup- super efficient.

I saw so many great reviews for this place and decided to give it a try, but I wasn't very…read moreimpressed. We ordered two rolls: the Las Vegas roll (salmon, mango, and cream cheese) and a specialty Phoenix roll with spicy tuna inside, topped with lobster salad, tobiko, and avocado, served with wasabi mayo sauce. The rolls were a decent size, but the flavors didn't really stand out and felt like a slight miss. For an entrée, I ordered the Thai fried rice--specifically the Thai Special basil fried rice with chicken, beef, shrimp, and egg. I chose heat level #2, which was just right. However, there were only four small pieces of shrimp, which felt skimpy. The portion size was what I expected, but was disappointed to find a paper wrapper mixed into the fried rice. This was a phone order for two people, yet we were only given one set of chopsticks and one soy sauce container. Small details like that matter. For a first experience, this place fell short of expectations. The restaurant was pretty packed for a Wednesday night, and the ambiance looked welcoming and comfortable. Maybe dining in would be a better experience. Pricing was also slightly higher compared to other Thai restaurants in the area.

I came here for lunch earlier this month with my girlfriends and I was just thunderstruck by how…read moresuch a stunning and elegant restaurant could exist inside of a hospital (I have worked at many hospitals across the country before)!! Our server was so patient with us and answered all of our questions. He also gave fantastic suggestions. My favorite item that we ordered would have to be the burrata. It was on top of a thick slice of sourdough bread with tomato jam (so clever and delicious) in between and a herby/garlicky pesto on top. Every single bite was heavenly and I could eat it every day! The mediterranean nachos were deceiving because it was more like a platter of hummus/tzatziki than nachos and the pita was way too salty. The steak frites was a little overcooked to medium well when we asked for med rare, but truffle fries were delicious of course. Even with the slight imperfections, I still give them 5 stars because the overall experience was unforgettable!!

Great service, and food with unique twist. Would definitely come back. Oh I had a mocktail and it…read morewas delicious.