Hawkers Asian Street Food 1235 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

"We enjoyed our lunch here. Our first experience was excellent. Loved the Korean twice fried wings. They were not too spicy, excellent flavor. We ate in the outdoor dining area."

"Delicious. I love the idea of the street-food style small plates in a great atmosphere. The service was a little slow, but with such great decor, there’s a lot to look at to keep you entertained in the meanwhile. We got lamb skewers, pad Thai, and beef haw fun. Lamb was 10/10, so tender and so flavorful. Pad Thai was out of this world, perfect amount of spicy, very flavorful. The beef haw fun was a lot milder, but honestly that helped to balance out the pad Thai. Still very delicious. It is “small plates” but be warned, they still give you a lot of food. For two people we couldn’t finish everything we ordered. (Leftovers, yum.)"

"This is our go-to spot when we're craving some vibrant Asian flavors. I come here with friends and family. The food is almost always well-prepared and stays true to the concept. Tables are not reserved, so on weekends and evenings, you might have to wait for 20-30 minutes, but you'll receive a text message saying "your table is ready." However,unlike the food, the service is rarely up to par. After listing the items on the stop-list, which the waiter enters on their tablet to send the order to the kitchen, there's never a suggestion for substitutions. They never provide information about the dishes, and you have to literally flag down the waitstaff and demand attention. I think if the service were top-notch, this place could be one of the best in town."

"This is my go-to spot for Asian fusion cuisine. The food quality has remained consistent for 5 years: always fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and a seasonal menu refresh. Each menu has its hits and misses, keeping me coming back regularly to be surprised by the food quality and explore the new offerings. Now, let's talk about the service. It's a bit hit or miss. You never know if it'll be a trap or a top-notch experience. One time, we witnessed a busser who was clearly high on something, yet still clearing tables and handling dirty dishes. Another time, we were greeted by a charming, I'd dare say, 'Lady,' who complained about the QR code payment option on the table. This was particularly handy, especially when the restaurant is bustling with waitstaff scurrying around like squirrels in a wheel. Please bring back QR code payment – it would eliminate the hassle of waiting for the bill since you've gone cashless! All in all, I'd wish this place works on its service and, if you're ditching cash payments in your restaurant, make sure the payment process is darn convenient!"

"Solid four stars, but I’m happy to see that they are busy, but the table was a bit dirty when we sat down. But really enjoyed their Chinese Pork BBQ buns and their Korean fried chicken. Recommended to go hang out and eat some small plates. However, I guess we showed up late or it’s a super busy day, but they were out of a few items on the menu. The parking is horrible since it’s a popular area, but worth the parking and the wait. Love the atmosphere and the service was quick and friendly."