Sushi Lola's — Restaurant in Orlando

So I have been to Sushi Lola's several times, both in their old space and in their new, updated space, and I have never been satisfied with any of my visits. It was recommended to me originally by several different people who live in the area, but it's only redeeming quality is that it is close to where they live if they don't want to venture out.

My latest experience will definitely be my last. Their new space is bigger, and the decor has been updated nicely, but the chandelier that they have by the door does not match anything else; it is too bright if you are seated facing it, and the shadows that it casts make the walls and blinds look dirty. Also with the new decor did not come new dishes, which is fine, but if you seat me at a nice table in a nice chair with a cloth napkin, don't serve my drinks to me in a clear plastic tumbler with green and purple dots on it from Target. The tables are also just as close together now in their bigger space as they were before in the old, smaller space.

While we were seated promptly and given menus, the server took about 5 minutes to bring us drinks, and he did not ask us what we wanted before or after he brought them, only brought us water. When we were finally able to order, the food was brought out faster than it has been in the past, but it was very disappointing. I ordered a tempura roll that was rolled so loosely, it just fell apart when I tried to pick a piece of it up. My other roll was an avocado roll, and the avocado was so ripe that it was just mush, and whoever cut the roll did not wash their knife between cuts, so the roll was covered in smeared avocado where it was cut, it was not pretty.

We also ordered a beef teriyaki bento box; the beef was bland, and while it had a good sauce to dip it in, there wasn't enough of the sauce for all of the beef. The sides were decent, but they were your standard deep-fried fare (tempura vegetables, spring roll, white rice).

Overall with the experiences that I have had I can't say that there is any reason for me to return to Sushi Lola's, and I don't understand why people continue to list this on their top sushi...

My family and I went to this restaurant because we saw the great reviews online, but unfortunately, it was not as reviewed. The food was okay - 6/10. You can get better dishes, meals, and services elsewhere. The reasons why I leave this negative review was because of the rudeness my family and I encountered with a waitress. I hope no one else have to deal with this negative experience if you consider this message. First of, when we were first seated, the waitress (an older Korean lady) was rudely passing out the plates to my elderly parents whom my wife and I were treating after not seeing them for almost two years. While sitting down she aggressively and repeatedly said "pass the plates down!" to my parents as they were trying to sit down. Again, in a rude, aggressive, and uninviting manner she said this. Secondly, before we ordered, I asked for the bill to be split into two checks, although they were going to be paid with the same card (we keep a meticulous balance and record since we do not have much money) and when it was time to pay she gave us one bill. When I asked if she could give us two checks, she gave me an attitude and scolded me as to why I didn't tell her to do two different paid outs with the same card, although I did. She came back twice to tell me this after giving me the two checks. This attitude and level of service would not happen in Korea, her home country, if this took place there. I know this because I lived in Korea and my wife is Korean. My wife and I did not engaged her because I was with my parents and did not want to make an uncomfortable scene for all of us. I am someone's child and should not be treated in a poor manner in front of my parents, as no one else's child should be treated poorly in front of their parents nor parents should watch their child be treated rudely or treated rudely themselves. Additionally, no elderly people should be treated in a rush or disrespectf. Once again, I type this review for others to avoid the poor service and average tasting food here. You can find better food and service somewhere else. Please consider avoiding my negative experience at...

WOW!! I can't even put into words how amazing this spot is. Usually we spend hours online looking up the best spots to eat, but on this particular day we were hungry and spontaneously spotted Sushi Lola while driving. We made a sharp last minute turn into the plaza. The plaza itself doesn't look like anything special, and because of that we really didn't expect much. However the dining area inside was very beautiful and clean. Currently, as of this writing, they are only seating outside due to COVID-19 restrictions. However this was no issue to us. Our Server, Yong, was an absolute joy to work with. She was fast and attentive, and provided fun conversation as well. When we got our food, I couldn't believe it. Not pictured, the house ginger salad, was easily the best ginger salad I have ever had. The lettuce is just normal iceberg, but the fresh grated ginger dressing on top of it makes you completely forget anything that's going on around you. I mean we really couldn't believe it. Next we got the Korean Dumplings. Insane flavor, texture, and the dipping sauce accompanied with it can really be paired up with just about anything, as I ordered an extra side of it to throw into my Bimbimbap. The Bimbimbap will also go down as best Bimbimbap I have ever had. The hot stone bowl it comes in created a gorgeous rich in color crunchy rice that can be seen when you mash it up. The sushi my boyfriend ordered was clean, fresh, and also full of flavor. At the end of the meal we received our bill with 2 in house soft baked cookies, individually saran wrapped. An absolutely precious finish. I am still in awe over the chef quality food and experience that we were able to have with prices as desirable as theirs. Unfortunately we found them on the last day that we were in town, Or else we would have certainly been here every day. I will 100% be back the next time I am in orlando, and will be telling my friends and family to visit here as well. THANK YOU to the owners and operators of this restaurant for such an amazing experience. We really can not WAIT to come back to explore more items offered...