I ordered the Karaage for appetizer and Kai soup bowl for dinner. I also ordered the taro coconut…read moreboba. A-MAZING. The boba is nice. It's not crazy sweet which I liked. The Karaage was amazing and the keylime sauce, omg. Sooooo good. The employees are fantastic. Very sweet. It's a cool, chill place. Fun! The food is great. I thoroughly enjoyed and will totally be back. I can believe I'm in Jacksonville when I was here. It feels like a NYC place with a NYC vibe. Let's go Soupa Noodle!! Kai bowl.......YUM!

I've visited soupa several times and each time I left pleased. If you're into anime, you'll love…read morethe decor. We love it! I've heard they host different events here such as trivia and game nights. I haven't attended yet but looking forward to doing so with my teens. This particular occasion, I had the trifecta but I've also had the karaage bowl, laksa, pho and kaio. I may have missed one or two things. lol. I haven't had a bad experience here. I also typically order boba with my meal. Great place!

Holy freaking moly. Hands down the best fried rice I've…read moreever had. I'd come back for just that. In fact, I came for lunch today with my daughter and liked it so much I brought my mom for dinner. The Jasmine tea is delicious. The dumplings are 5 stars. Clean, great service, convenient location. Will be back.

Sometimes you want a very specific thing for lunch, and once the craving takes hold, everything…read moreelse sounds like a bad suggestion. Today, I wanted soup dumplings. So we headed to Zen Dumplings on Baymeadows Road, where soup dumplings are very much the point. We started with a scallion pancake, wafer-thin and crisp, with enough scallion flavor to make its presence known. A little table-side chili crunch turned it into an excellent opening act. Then came the main event, soup dumplings. We ordered a basket of chicken, plus the sampler, which includes one each of chicken, beef, shrimp, crab, pork, and truffle. All of them were good, but the pork was the one I kept thinking about. The broth was deeply savory, and the pork filling had the texture and flavor of a very good meatball hiding inside a dumpling. The crab and shrimp were close behind. The beef and chicken were solid. The truffle dumpling was a different animal altogether. It tasted like someone had taken a whole truffle and put it inside a dumpling. Truffle isn't usually my favorite flavor, but even I had to admit this one worked. We also ordered shrimp stir-fried noodles. The shrimp were cooked nicely and the noodles were perfectly respectable. Unfortunately, I am still haunted by the spectacular stir-fried noodles I had at Izakaya Ko a couple of weeks ago, and Zen's version had the misfortune of being compared to them. But I didn't come here for the noodles. I came for soup dumplings, and Zen Dumplings delivered. Sometimes that's all you need from lunch. The craving was specific, the solution was obvious, and Zen Dumplings scratched that itch.

Ten Seconds is a new addition to the ethnic food paradise of this neighborhood. A small but clean…read morespot, it was nearly empty at lunchtime. Service was meh at best: the young ladies were more interested in their phones and there were two of them to one of me. I initially wanted to try the soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), but the waitress convinced me not to as "they take too long" to prepare. Instead I went with the pork fried dumplings and the Taiwanrse sausage. The dumplings were very average: not bad flavor but they had a flavor and were uniform in a way that suggested they came right out of a bag from the freezer. There are much better and fresher dumplings to be had in Jacksonville. The sausage, however, was quite good. It was taught, porky, and had notes of five spice & maybe cinnamon. It further reinforced my view that meat always tastes best when served on a stick! It helped bring in the final score two three stars, making up for poor service and mediocre dumplings.

Well our small UYE group got together on this evening to check out Ten Seconds Rice Noodle & Ramen…read more Jimmy, Lea, Goldie and I have found some real gems at times, but I think we like most to share some time and fellowship with each other. I rate it as a pretty good Asian restaurant with some minor flaws that can be easily fixed. BUT! I'll say up front that I didn't find any flaws with my meal and chosen beverage! Yes, I would certainly eat or do takeout here again! The good here, were the meals. The ramen, hibachi, and the dish that Lea ordered were sizable, filled with good meats and veggies - not just a rice or noodle stuffing. My hibachi with shrimp was cooked superbly! There was a nice orange sauce on the grilled shrimp and it was seared perfectly. I was a happy man. But it also came with fried rice (you can choose plan white rice too) and mixed veggies. It was a full meal indeed! Had to take some of it home. Jimmy also had the hibachi meal with chicken. He conquered his full meal - I don't know how! Goldie had one of the Japanese Tonkotsu Ramen bowls with chicken. It was filled with meats, vegetables and other items that she enjoyed for her evening meal. Given we ate on a Monday, it was pretty slow here - but there were a good number of carryout pickups too. My only real negatives was that the service was slow. It took quite a while to get my meal to me our server said it was because the carryout orders slowed things down inside. They had one server working on this evening and she was gracious and took pretty good care of us. The one other item we talked to each other about as far as this shop is concerned was the lack of air conditioning. It wasn't hot, but it was pretty warm inside. Yes, it was a very hot day and this restaurant has a large space to cool. So I can understand the need to conserve, but others may not. All in all we had a nice, relaxed evening with lots of jokes and smiles! This was a great place to meet up and I certainly would visit again! Recommend: HIGH

Fantastic environment. Friendly greetings when we went in. My buddy and I both had the same thing…read more Lamb/Beef Gyros and seasoned fries. Delicious! Plus the service was great. I will definitely be back.

I stumbled into Just Kitchen by accident while looking for a different restaurant that had closed…read more-- turns out it was a happy coincidence because I happened to be craving a chicken shawarma wrap. Ordering was simple and convenient with a touchscreen setup at the counter, though I do think having a menu posted on the wall would make it even easier for first-time visitors. The wrap itself was huge, which was a nice surprise. Visually, it looked great -- definitely Instagram-worthy. But taste-wise, it didn't quite live up to the presentation. The chicken was a bit tough and messy to eat, and I only made it through half before calling it quits. The space itself was minimalistic in decor. Overall, I'm glad I gave it a try, but it probably won't return.

Per the website: DOMU has been awarded a Bib Gourmand in the MICHELIN Guide 2026!…read more My boyfriend had mentioned this place, and I knew I had to try if they received such a prestigious award. He mentioned wait times for tables, so I chose a Tuesday evening to try to avoid the crowds and it worked as I was immediately sat upon arriving. There are QR Menus on the table and my server directed me to view there. I spotted the Tokyo and was intrigued by the Ajitama Brûlée (signature torched seasoned soft boiled egg). What I Ordered: - Tokyo: For $16.95, I thought this was reasonably priced and excited to try as reading reviews raved about the umami flavor of their ramen. Without exaggeration, this was a life-changing ramen. The best ramen that I've had in my life!! The torched egg was genius and added a beautiful texture to the rich, and flavorful broth. The fried chicken thigh was a delicious protein and cooked so well. Honestly, every ingredient was crafted well and combined to make such a beautiful bowl. - Lychee Martini: What better way to toast to life, then with a martini! The popping bubbles were not my thing, but the flavor of the martini was delicious. I can see why many suggest trying it. This is my 1900th review on Yelp, and I couldn't pick a better place to review and RAVE about my experience. If you are in Jacksonville, RUN don't walk to this location for a stunning experience as it's a gorgeous location that is very cozy. Though I didn't wait, I definitely would to have a Tokyo Ramen again!

I visited this establishment for an evening out and wanted to share some feedback based on that…read moreexperience. During our visit, a manager engaged in repeated personal interactions with my guest that felt outside the bounds of typical professional service. While I understand that friendliness is part of hospitality, the frequency and tone of these interactions became uncomfortable and detracted from the overall experience. After the visit, I brought this to the attention of the business directly in the hope that it would be acknowledged and addressed. Unfortunately, I did not receive a meaningful response or any indication that the concern was taken seriously. I'm sharing this here so others have a complete picture when deciding where to go, and so the business has another opportunity to reflect on how customer interactions are handled. With more attentive management and clearer boundaries for staff, this could be a much stronger experience.

I visited this restaurant today located at 5161 Beach Blvd Unit 5B, Jacksonville, FL 32207, and…read moreordered the beef tripe soup. The side dishes were very flavorful, and I also purchased two drinks that were absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and provided good customer service throughout my visit. The only thing is that they told me that they do not clean tripe in Korea which was hard to believe. I do want to share a concern regarding the preparation of the tripe soup. After beginning the meal, I noticed that the tripe did not appear to have been cleaned. At first, I wondered if this was simply the restaurant's style of preparation, but after researching further, I learned that improperly cleaned tripe can be both unpleasant and potentially unsafe to consume because tripe comes from the stomach lining of the animal. Uncleaned tripe may still contain food residue, digestive material, parasites, worms, bacteria, and strong bile or waste odors. This can potentially lead to issues such as foul smell, unpleasant taste, food poisoning, bacterial contamination including E. coli or Salmonella, and symptoms such as stomach cramps, vomiting, or diarrhea. Proper cleaning is generally considered an essential part of preparing tripe, especially in professional restaurants where customers would quickly notice if the cleaning process was incomplete. Overall, I appreciated the kindness of the staff, the quality of the drinks, and the excellent side dishes. I am only sharing my personal experience and concern specifically regarding the preparation of the tripe soup.

Visited this establishment on a Friday night for my friends birthday and we had a blast. The entire…read morerestaurant sang Happy Birthday including the staff. The comradery amongst the patrons is a direct reflection of the warmth and love shown by this cozy restaurant. We all enjoyed our dishes and the food was amazing especially the Galbi.

This was my brother's and my first time at Hawkers, and we'd both been wanting to try it for a…read morewhile. We were greeted right as we walked in and seated quickly. The decor and vibe definitely give Asian street market -- I loved the neon signs. Thomas was our server and he was friendly, quick, and attentive throughout. We ordered the Twice Fried Korean Wings, Bonchon, and Chili Crisp Cucumbers to share. The wings were delicious with the best crunch, almost like candied chicken wings. My only complaint is I expected more heat from the gochujang. The Bonchon is essentially a flight of pickled sides: sweet pickled cucumbers, sweet pickled carrots and daikon (similar to what you'd find on a Vietnamese banh mi), and a well-fermented kimchi with mild heat and great flavor. We also ordered the Hong Kong Wonton Soup, and thought we ordered "Chow Fun" noodles -- but "Chow Faan" is actually their fried rice dish. Word of caution: if you want their take on Chow Fun noodles, order the "Beef Haw Fun" instead. The star of the show was the Hong Kong Wonton Soup -- the broth was authentically Asian, distinctly different from a classic French-style broth built on onion, celery, and carrot mirepoix. It was so good we ordered another one to go and took it to our mom to enjoy. We will definitely be going back to try some of their other dishes.

Shai was AMAZING! We will definitely be back. She thoroughly went over the menu, had a complete…read moreknowledge and command of the menu. The food was delicious and the drinks were on point! We went with everything that Shai recommended... the Curry chicken, the Kimchi steak, the Hibiscus Fizz drinks, the wontons and the appetizer bread!

We had 15 family members, ages 4 years to 83. Lots of menu options and food is absolutely…read moredelicious! Even the littles were eating their dinner. Our server, Valerie was a superstar. The atmosphere is family friendly. Will definitely visit again.

The ribeye pho is great! Everything is so fresh! Food comes out so fast, very little wait time…read more Excellent service! Belle was so attentive and very friendly! Great place overall.

Our server Daphne was awesome. Super friendly, funny, and knowledgeable…read more The place looks amazing. Well spaced out tables, comfortable chairs, music just quiet enough to talk. Everything we ordered was AMAZING. I was truly blown away. I am very glad I stumbled upon this place.

We came here for my sister's birthday. The parking lot gets packed and sometimes you may need to…read morepark in the plaza next to Midtown and walk over. When we arrived we checked in for our reservation and even though we got here early, they were able to seat us. Since we were early we were able to order one cocktail on happy hour. I will say, I understand they want to have craft distilleries or alcohol, I wish they would have some of the bigger brands of alcohol. Some of the smaller brands just don't taste the same. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. I believe his name was John. He let us know that they just launched this menu. We were a little bummed bc we were looking forward to the strip steak with Bernaise sauce. We started with the fig pizza , meatballs, and bread. Word to the wise because they have an open kitchen, if you run hot be sure to dress appropriately. It gets pretty warm in there. The pizza was delicious. I loved the combo of blue cheese and sweet figs. The meatballs were flavorful and the sauce was really good. I liked the bread plate, just wish there were more dipping options. For dinner we all ordered the strip with the truffle fries and the peppercorn sauce. We really enjoyed the steak, but I liked the one with bernaise better. The steaks were all cooked to our liking. They knew it was my sister's birthday, so they brought out their ice cream with olive oil and sea salt. It's different but super delicious. We will back!

The Reuben sandwich, hot dog, beer cheese soup, pretzel, and Happy Sally Salad are all outstanding!…read moreEverything I've tried has been delicious. The only downside is the parking lot--there aren't many spaces, and it can be a little difficult to park. The restaurant is always clean, and the staff are consistently friendly, welcoming, and attentive. As an added bonus, there's a beautiful scenic spot along the St. Johns River right behind the restaurant, making it a great place to relax and enjoy the view after your meal. Highly recommended!

Stopped in recently for a late lunch. Happy to see some of my favorites from long ago are still on…read morethe menu. Opted for the smokerschmitt on white bread because I don't like rye/pumpernickel. Came out fast enough with chips, as always. Not very hot but definitely not cold. Service was friendly and attentive. Dessert case looked amazing as usual. Parking can be difficult if you come during a peak time but we had no problem.