Joshua K.
Yelp
Michelin Guide recognized Ramen and Chicken Wings?!?!? Enough said!!! That's exactly what DOMU brings to the table. Located in an upscale shopping center in the Dr. Philips suburb of Orlando, DOMU is unassuming from the outside. However, with their first come, first serve reservation system, you need to be among the first to get there without having to wait in line. That's what we were able to do on a rainy Thursday at 5PM during our trip to the Gulf Coast and Central Florida.
Long story short, everything here is amazing! I have not had Ramen and Chicken Wings like this in Miami. Specifically, we had and enjoyed the following dishes:
- Old Fashioned - ($8 for Happy Hour), made with Cinnamon Syrup and Chocolate Bitters.
- Wasabi Ginger Margarita - ($8 for Happy Hour), definitely had the taste of wasabi and ginger but was not too spicy!
- House Sake- ($6 for Happy Hour), ordered hot. We were able to enjoy the 250 mL provided throughout our meal.
- Domu Wings- ($13), comes in an order of 6. We really wanted to order another round! The kimchi butter these wings are served with is EVERYTHING!!!
- Tako - ($13) grilled octopus dish served with yuzu mayo and some crispy potatoes. The octopus was cooked well, but if I could go back in time, we'd order a second round of Domu Wings instead.
- Cheezus with Spicy Pepperoni- ($11.5) a melted mozzarella cheese dip with corn, pepperoni, and Japanese spices, served with a baguette of bread. This was another appetizer that we wanted to order another round of. The name of the dish and flavors are very self explanatory. So good!
- Richie Rich- ($16) this is their most popular Ramen on the menu. Made with Miso-Shoyu Pork Bone Broth, Chashu, Scallions, & Fried Garlic. This Ramen broth was so rich in flavor. Paired with a fried egg and the pieces of pork it came with, we were more than able to split this Ramen between ourselves. The pork and the rest of the ingredients were of high quality. Best Ramen I've had and easily rivals what my fiancée had while studying up in Washington DC, per her.
We dream of a DOMU location being opened in Miami! Can't wait for our next visit to Central Florida to enjoy this unique gem once more. Based on the meal we had at this Dr. Philips location, the 2023 Bib Gourmand this restaurant earned for the original location (East End) is surely more than well-deserved! This is a must for anyone visiting the area!