If It Is Kitchen&Café

104 S Main St, Gainesville - 32601
240 reviews
Thai Sushi Bar Japanese
(352) 792-6877

Visited 05/16/2022. Wanted to try a different Thai place than the one I usually go to. Food overall was good but nothing crazy. We ordered some of the pricier items such as the Salmon Truffle Carpaccio and it felt underwhelming. Chicken Pad thai, one the cheapest things we ordered, ended up being some of the best. Dirty thai tea was okay but it was chalky with the chocolate. Better off just getting the normal thai tea without the chocolate. Unagi Don was flavorful but pricey for what you get. Ambiance was okay but the place seemed really messy. Service was fine. Overall might return but not too impressed.

This place is an absolute must stop in Gainesville. The initial walk in might throw you off but if you can make it past the front desk and manage the interesting smells you'll be in for a treat. They have a very deep drink menu which is full of a bunch of delicious non-alcoholic options, they're Nitro Thai Tea and their Caramel Biscotti milk tea were delicious. The waiters are honest and will certainly guide you to the best options on the menu, the prices aren't updated yet on their online menu so be aware that inflation has hit this establishment but the food is well worth the price if you're okay with spending at least $20 per person.

Delicious food and an extensive menu makes this place one of my new go-to’s for dinner. The drink menu is excellent as well, with a huge list of teas, unique mixed drinks and classic cocktails with a twist. It also offers seating for large groups as well as reservations.The only thing that made me consider rating less than five stars is that depending on where you’re seated, there are piles of boxes and supplies just out in the middle of the restaurant and it really takes away from the otherwise very cool vibes.

The Thai green curry was as good as I've had anywhere. Happy hour prices too. Will not hesitate to return.

We waited nearly 30 minutes for just our water. When we got it, we placed 3/4 of our entire order and then waited another 30 minutes before getting our drinks. One of our appetizers was brought over by a different server 5-10 minutes after that. We only received our food after asking where it was, and it arrived cold. At this point it had been nearly two hours, so my husband who was starving, ate his food despite it being cold. When our server asked us if we were ready for the check, I asked to speak to the manager. When I told the manager about our horrible service and cold food, he told us that it was our fault for not having a reservation and for ordering sushi. He then said that my husband’s food couldn’t have been cold if he ate it. We disagreed with this, and asked that we not pay for our meal. The manager got defensive, loud, and argumentative. We finally agreed that he would give us a discount. When he returned, we again asked that we not pay for the meal considering all previous events and now this unpleasant argument with him. He pushed back, and we mentioned that this was worthy of us writing a bad review. Upon hearing that, he took back the ticket, removed the discount, and gave us our check at full price and demanded we pay. We paid $95 for cold food and the worst, most disrespectful service I’ve ever had.

I came here specifically for the drinks in their adorable mugs. They gave me my Thai tea in a normal glass. I wanted to take pictures like the ones shown on their website, but you know, I guess I didn’t look like I was worth the extra effort.The sushi was ok.With that being said, what’s worse is their baby changing table, was off the wall and shoved under the sink… the whole thing. No place to change my baby, I would have left but already ordered an appetizer.I won’t be back. The drink I got was half the size of what’s advertised, same price, and not even worth the trip and I had to change my baby’s wet diaper standing up holding her on me.. total joke.

We went here on a whim and I am so glad we went. The menu is extensive and there are so many delicious choices. The staff were nice and attentive. The food was incredible! The curry is so flavorful and the pineapple fried rice was a huge hit with the kids. We will definitely be coming back more often.

Love this place! Great happy hour menu, friendly service, and the food is delicious!?

Terrible service! The service my friend experienced I was absolutely appalled at. She was berated by the manager and the food was horrible ! I will never go here and I hope others don’t either!!!

We waited nearly 30 minutes for just our water. When we got it, we placed 3/4 of our entire order and then waited another 30 minutes before getting our drinks. One of our appetizers was brought over by a different server 5-10 minutes after that. We only received our food after asking where it was, and it arrived cold. At this point it had been nearly two hours, so my husband who was starving, ate his food despite it being cold. When our server asked us if we were ready for the check, I asked to speak to the manager. When I told the manager about our horrible service and cold food, he told us that it was our fault for not having a reservation and for ordering sushi. He then said that my husband’s food couldn’t have been cold if he ate it. We disagreed with this, and asked that we not pay for our meal. The manager got defensive, loud, and argumentative. We finally agreed that he would give us a discount. When he returned, we again asked that we not pay for the meal considering all previous events and now this unpleasant argument with him. He pushed back, and we mentioned that this was worthy of us writing a bad review. Upon hearing that, he took back the ticket, removed the discount, and gave us our check at full price and demanded we pay. We paid $95 for cold food and the worst, most disrespectful service I’ve ever had.