Osaka Sushi Ramen Bento Bubble Tea — Restaurant in Palm Bay

What I really want to do is give this place a straight 1 out of 5, but we're going with a 2. For one, I have a 3-point criteria to follow and average out the 3 for my overall score. And for the service category, as long as you get the older man as your waiter, you are in good hands. The others struggle to deliver outstanding service but lets talk about that all below.

Food - I only rate it a 2 out of 5 because I did like their boba tea, both in taste and variety of choices. Also, their gyoza is decent. Unfortunately, their sushi is some of the worst I've ever paid for. The rolls are small. I haven't ordered any special rolls but I'm afraid to because of how terrible the basic rolls are made. A thin layer of rice is a good start but it weirdly blends into the construction of the rest of the sushi roll. They use tiny slivers of fish and equally tiny pieces of other ingredients, like cucumber or avocado. Also, I have to make note that on my second attempt to like this place, my girlfriend ordered a tuna roll. That tuna was RANK! It was extra fishy like it spoiled. She normally loves when the tuna has that tuna smell. You know the one I'm talking about. This time, it was extremely overbearing and she did not finish the roll. I choked it down because I was trying to leave not hungry but damn was that awful. Ya can keep the tiny rolls because I'm not into it.

Service - Like I said, the older man is great. He is attentive and fast. I would give his service a 5 out of 5 any time. Ultimately, it is about averages so I land on a 3 out of 5 in this area of ratings. My problem is that this place was built by repurposing Meshi Ya, a restaurant that did not need servers to take your order and bring food to the table. This place is still set up to where they could just call out your name and give you your food over the counter similar to a fast food joint. So now we have to pay more by tipping too. Again, thankfully the waiter is great but if you don't get him, your service is just ok. It makes the sit down aspect not worthwhile.

Price - The daily lunch special is the only thing giving it a 2 out of 5. When the portions and taste don't align with what you pay for these things, this is the result. I'd pay for the boba again in the future because that is priced normal, is a proper size (I think 20 oz?), and the tapioca balls never have been stale so far. But sadly, I can't justify the price to the size of the sushi. The pick 2 and pick 3 basic rolls lunch special is a complete flop and wasted high hopes. A shame too, because I lived recently for 2 years in an area where sushi restaurants had to compete with each other for their pick 2 and pick 3 rolls specials. The competition gave way to some of the best prices and best tasting lunches your little heart could ever dream of.

I had such high hopes for this place too! Oh well, better luck with the next place like here that maybe will open its doors to the next wave of hopeful diners!

Food: 2/5 Service: 3/5 Price:...

Our first time here and it was a very pleasant experience. We arrived about 15 minutes prior to opening, but the door was open and we were invited to take a seat with the caveat that service didn't start until noon. The waitress came over and offered us menus to look at while we waited and also took our drink orders. They have a very extensive menu, and the plus was that pictures were on one side with descriptions on the other. The lunch menu was nice, with several choices that included sushi as well as bento boxes and is offered secret day of the week until 3pm. I really like this, since most places only offer lunch specials Monday- Friday. They also have a great selection of appetizers ranging from the usual edamame to tempura selections. We opted for the shrimp and vegetable tempura as a starter. I ordered chirashi as my lunch and the hubs got the chicken katsu bento. Both orders started with miso soup, which came out promptly and was nicely hot. It was on the slightly salty side and had very small bits of tofu and seaweed in it. It was very flavorful, andnot super watery. My only complaint was that I wanted bigger pieces of tofu and maybe a few bits of scallion as well. The tempura appetizer came out next, very nicely arranged with an onion ring holding 3 nice sized shrimp, sweet potato, regular potato and broccoli. A bowl of dipping sauce came with, loaded with shredded ginger and just slightly sweet with a good soy flavor. The tempura was crispy, fresh tasting but just ok, maybe a little too thick of a coating. My chirashi bowl was nice with tuna, salmon, white fish, tamago, seaweed salad and shredded daikon. I thought the rice portion was a bit small and the rice was plain, without the expected flavor of real sushi rice, but that didn't stop me from eating it all! The fish tasted fresh, the tamago had just the right amount of sweetness, the daikon was crunchy but lacked any flavor at all, the seaweed salad was good but nothing special. Hubs ate almost all of his bento, which came with a good selection, including a salad, spring roll, gyoza, the chicken katsu and a bowl of white rice. The prices are good, service was impeccable and we will definitely return to try...

My adult kids love love this place—it’s their go-to over any other Japanese restaurant in the area.

This cozy little spot has around 10 - 11 tables, a mix of booths and chairs, and no outdoor seating. I’m honestly just glad to see something thriving in this building - nothing seems to stick here! My husband still sees the old Taco Bell when we pull up, but once you walk in, it’s a whole new vibe.

You seat yourself, and we were greeted right away. Our server, Mona, is a standout! If you think you've had good service before, think again—Mona is next-level. She remembered what two people in our party liked to drink and how they wanted their steak cooked - without them saying a word. And no, they don’t go there all the time! (Yeah right!) 😀 She’s friendly, attentive, and truly makes sure you’re taken care of from start to finish.

The menu is extensive, so give yourself a few minutes to browse. I’m a picky eater and still had no trouble finding something. Here’s what we tried: 🥟 Pork dumplings – Fresh, hot, and delicious even without the sauce. 🍚 Japanese rice with steak – Super tender, although the steak was chopped a bit smaller than I’d prefer. 🍱 Bento box – Great if you want a variety of options. 🍣 Osaka roll – Fried with crab meat and shrimp. Looked great and good portion.

(Pro tip: ask for the spicy mayo—it’s not that spicy, but adds something extra!)

One thing to note: food comes out at different times depending on how busy the kitchen and sushi bar are. Not a long wait, just staggered. But everything is fresh, and that’s what matters most.

Prices were extremely reasonable for what you get!

All in all, we’d definitely return. We might try some different dishes next time, but the friendly service and fresh food earn Osaka two big thumbs up...