Jasmine Cafe & Lounge

Visited for a weekday lunch and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The restaurant is in the heart of downtown so you will have to find on-street parking (or walk from the Kleman plaza garage) which can be a bit of a hassle. However it is worth it. The decor is pretty eclectic with multi-colored walls donning funky art. The seating varies between high-tops and regular tables. The dining area is somewhat small but you don’t feel crowded. The menu has a great selection of unique appetizers, traditional and special sushi combinations, huge bowls of ramen and a varied wine and beer menu. I highly recommend trying the crab dip. The prices are very reasonable. The wait staff were very attentive and the food was fresh. Great place to grab lunch with a friend or a casual date night.

The Jasmine Cafe is a regular haunt for me whenever I'm in Tallahassee! They offer nice affordable options to get your sushi fill up as well as some more pricey rolls around $10-$14 that will take you on a flavor journey. For those that don't enjoy fish, there are other tasty options like rice or noodle dishes and sandwiches. These dishes have fresh ingredients and are a very nice option, though I think the flavor of the Pad Thai needs some tweaking before it will be perfect!

The food is usually very fresh. I only had one bad experience with some tough ceviche that seemed like it had been made the night before. Some of the waitresses wear company t-shirts that say something to the effect of "I like it raw", which is kind of gross to think about when they're serving your food.

Loved this place. We were in town for a concert and someone recommended this place for some good Asian food. We all got bento boxes (about $10 all depending on what you want) and it was delicious. Soup was served before everything else was brought out. we all had the miso and agreed it was some of the best. The bento box was decently sized and the portions were perfect. We all finished everything and the wait staff was very friendly. They have beautiful art on their walls, and I loved the seats by the windows.

I worked a block from here during the summer of 2013. Went to lunch here for sushi at least once a week. Great food and reasonable prices. Employees are friendly. The music plays chill background music as well. The place gets crowded, but there is more space in the back. If you come during non-rush hour it's great (e.g. 1 pm versus noon).