The bartenders were fantastic, especially Jessie!! Very attentive and friendly. Great experience…read more Highly recommend stopping by for a drink!

Armature Works is one of my favorite spots in Tampa! It's the perfect place for lunch with so many…read moredelicious food options all in one location. The atmosphere is always fun and welcoming, making it great for families, friends, or even a casual date. I also love that it's pet-friendly outdoors, so you can bring your dog along while enjoying the beautiful Riverwalk views. There always seems to be something happening, from live music and markets to seasonal events, which makes every visit a little different!

My son was visiting from Upstate NY and he's a picky eater. He is pescatarian and loves ramen, so…read morewe had a family dinner at Otsuka. They were very accommodating to our party of 9 and we all sat at the same large table. The service was expedient and friendly. As for the ramen, each of us ordered something different as our tastes vary across the family, but no one was disappointed. Of the ramen joints near us, this one is heads and tails above the rest. We now order take out from there even though it's a bit of a drive from home. If you're a fan of ramen, give it a shot.

I've been to Otsuka Ramen a handful of times just because it was near the area. There are plenty of…read moreRamen places in the area and this is probably one of the first ones I went to. The Ramen is okay, but it just doesn't hit like before. The restaurant was a laid back vide with Japanese inspired themes and music in the background. Our server points us to our table and hands us menus to start. We always start out with an edamame appetizer and then go ahead and order the ramen. My partner got the spicy tonkatsu and I had wanted to do the "make your own ramen" option. I really wanted wagyu but didn't like the toppings it came with. So I just made my own, though it was very costly to add more toppings, so I just chose 2. Overall, the experience was okay. It's not the worse ramen place I've been to but I'll probably only swing my when it's out of convenience

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!

We were really hoping to find a spot with a great atmosphere, awesome vibes, and tasty food for our…read moreSunday night dinner. We checked out a bunch of different restaurants, but they were all booked up. So, we ended up booking Wagamama for our dinner on Sunday night. After finding roadside parking near the restaurant, we checked in at the register and were shown to our table. Our server greeted us and provided us with menus. Following a discussion among ourselves and with our server, we began our order with a lychee martini and a coconut drift for drinks. For appetizers, we selected the Bang Bang Cauliflower, which our server highlighted as a very popular option, along with chicken pot stickers.For our main courses, we ordered the chicken pad Thai, Karage Chicken Strips for our toddler and the chicken firecracker dishes. Our drinks arrived first: a Lychee Martini and a Coconut Drift. The Lychee Martini contained a significant amount of vodka, so much that my spouse could only manage two sips. The Coconut Drift was better, but it still had an excessive amount of sugar. We got our Bang Bang Cauliflower appetizer. However, upon tasting it, we found it wasn't cooked properly. It tasted like they simply coated the cauliflower with sauce without properly cooking it. We were disappointed to have to return it. Following that, our chicken pot stickers arrived. The chicken pot stickers were just okay, without anything particularly noteworthy about them. They weren't even properly cooked around the edges. Both appetizers we ordered turned out to be disappointing. Our dinner arrived and included Pad Thai and Chicken Firecracker. Both dishes were just alright; they could have been better. Compared to how other reviews described them, they didn't live up to the expectations set by those reviews. We couldn't get the Chicken Karage Strips we wanted for dinner. We ended up having to comp the whole thing because even though the restaurant wasn't that full (only about 70-75% empty), we had to wait a super long time for the food to be ready. Our visit to Wagamama was so disappointing that we may not return. We were unhappy with the food, the service, and the atmosphere.

Really good ramen. I love ramen and this was my second time here. I've tried a few other places…read morearound the Tampa Bay area, and this one is definitely one of the best. I just confirmed for myself that it's a great place. I got the spicy tonkotsu ramen and the spice level was just right. I really liked it. My wife liked her chicken ramen, and my daughter enjoyed it too. She also said the mango sushi was great. The kids ramen was good, but I think they should make the portion a little smaller Definitely come try this place. I don't see how it's anything less than 5 stars.

This spot offers a mix of noodle dishes and tea with boba. I ordered a tea with boba, and it was…read morereally good. The boba was very fresh and chewy. I also liked that they let you adjust the sweetness level to your preference. The interior is a bit small, and most of the seating is communal, so it might be a little challenging for larger groups. The space itself was clean, though I did notice the restroom door wouldn't lock. Hopefully that gets fixed soon. Overall, the drink was excellent and I would definitely come back.

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.

Izakaya Tori is easily a 5-star spot for sushi in Tampa…read more Everything tasted incredibly fresh, high quality, and thoughtfully prepared. The sushi was beautifully presented, and every roll we tried was packed with flavor without feeling overdone. You can really tell they care about the ingredients and overall experience here. The atmosphere is also a huge part of what makes this place special...cozy, modern, and perfect for either a casual dinner or a night out. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience feel welcoming from start to finish. Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots in Tampa right now, and I'll absolutely be coming back.

Fresh sushi and great skewers are the highlight of the neighborhood Japanese restaurant…read more Izakaya Tori is Tampa's worst kept secret when it comes to a great place for a casual celebration or weeknight dinner. The menu is vast, with everything from sushi to ramen to donburi to yakitori, etc. I always opt for chicken thigh skewers and a roll or two. Every time I come, the people around me are ordering a variety of things, but next time I need to try the tuna avocado salad. It looks amazing! Service is good as expected and food comes at a nice pace. Definitely recommend for when you want better than takeout sushi, but not necessarily a super upscale sushi spot!

this place was pretty chill. the food was good as well…read more pretty quiet. it's pretty much self service you place your order on a screen the. when your food is ready they call you to pick it up at the front.

So good! Counter…read moreservice kiosks which I think is great for this concept. My BF didn't know what he should order so the pictures helped him, and he could order at his own pace. When your food is ready, they call your name over a microphone and you bring it to your table, which is available on a first come first serve basis. There's not really anyone working the front counter, which I thought was interesting. There's picnic tables out front where people were sitting with their dogs, so appears to be pet friendly outside. I had the curry with tofu and vegetables. I ordered spicy and enjoyed it. The heat kind of creeps up on you. I will order this again. BF had the chicken katsu - the chanko sauce was so good on it. The pickled daikon is a great touch, and if you like pickled veggies, that tiger slaw is AMAZING. We ordered a small plum wine to split. Portion sizes are HUGE, so I appreciated that everything was served in to-go containers. We definitely had leftovers that I may or may not have eaten for breakfast this morning. One thing I felt could be improved is that it's a little warm inside. Clearly they know that because there were fans on the counter. It's Florida and it's summer and their kitchen is busy in a small space, so probably the A/C is just a little overwhelmed. Great place overall.

Ordered online takeout Which was all gluten free & dairy…read morefree All phenomenal High protein, healthy and delicious Order was on time Nice ambiance Nice servers Ordered: Garlic edamame Side grilled chicken Side steamed vegetables Ribeye soup with all extra veg & meat Side of chili hot sauce Garlic edamame - amazing the flavor was outstanding Side grilled chicken - juicy, little char yum! Side steamed vegetables - simple & fresh Ribeye soup with all extra veg & meat - the best of all - basically super flavorful pho without noodles Added a little of their homemade hot sauce So good I ordered again within the week

We read good things about this place so we decided to try it out and we were very impressed with…read morethe food and the service. It's located in a shopping plaza and very cute inside. The servers could not have been friendlier and answered the many questions we had about the menu. The menu is huge with many different options, but I had to try the Pho with ribeye and brisket. I was not disappointed at all as the broth was delicious and it was a huge serving (I upgraded to jumbo and it was worth it). My wife had chicken stir fry with Udon noodles and it was good. My daughter had drunken noodles and it was also very good. None of us could finish our meals and we took home boxes of food. We liked everything so much we even ordered fried rice to go. The service was absolutely fantastic and all the staff were also friendly and helpful. Portions were great and the prices were very fair. Overall one of the best new places we've tried in the last year and we will definitely be back.

So I'm a bit of a snob for ramen and honestly I've been spoiled on Los Angeles , the broth itself…read morewas pretty good , the portion of chicken great however It's just missing a couple things , one being the richness I look for in ramen , tonkotsu usually has a denser mouth feel with bold flavors this was a somewhat watered down version of my expectations. I have yet to have a ramen experience that wows me in Tampa maybe one day .

I stopped by for an early lunch and was the only person in the place. It's cute inside, with…read moreplenty of seating, and the server was prompt and friendly. I tried the Kyoto's Shiro Tonkotsu ramen: pork belly and shrimp tempura, egg, bamboo slices, bean sprouts, mushrooms, fish cake, scallions, seaweed, and ramen in a pork and chicken broth. Very flavorful and delicious with plenty of noodles. However, the fact that it came with only one thin slice of pork and one piece of shrimp was disappointing. To drink I had green tea (they have no artificial sweeteners, so bring your own) and water. Don't get the water - it was 'off'. All in all a decent experience.

I was looking for a quick lunch near my hotel and decided on Asiatic based on the reviews. It was a…read morelittle late in the afternoon so it was quiet in there. I was solo so they sat me at the bar. I thought they had more of a lunch menu with specials, but it's just the dinner menu, but you get a free spring roll with the purchase of an entree. I decided on chicken pad see ew and asked for it very hot. Pretty quickly my food came out and the portion was large. Enough so that I took some back to the hotel for a late night snack. It did have some heat, but not nearly as hot as I thought for the very hot option. overall the flavor was delicious and I enjoyed mu lunch. The service was pretty cold, but not overly rude or anything. I saw a lot of people doing takeout, which based on the cold service and lack of ambiance, I would probably do so myself next time.

Excellent curry dishes. I had the Penang and hubby had KoaSoi both with chicken. The meat was…read moretender and plentiful. Only negative was the spring roll, which was served lukewarm. Good amount of spice but not painful! Our server Lavy was friendly and efficient.