Wokhey Wok Fired Mini Bowls Opened in Jacksonville
The canteen-style restaurant serves Chinese-American dishes, regional specialties, and dim sum at Deerwood Station.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Dining Out
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Wokhey Wok Fired Mini Bowls has opened its doors at 8221 Southside Blvd., No. 11, in Jacksonville. The new eatery features a canteen-style service model where guests choose meals from a rotating menu.
Why it matters
Founder Andy Yang launched the restaurant to provide local residents with authentic home-style Chinese cooking and international culinary experiences.
The restaurant is licensed for 49 seats and offers food by the bowl or by the pound. Operating hours run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
The players
Andy Yang
He is the founder of Wokhey Wok Fired Mini Bowls and leads the restaurant operations.
Xiao Shulin
He serves as the culinary leader for the new Jacksonville restaurant.
The details
Guests design their own meals by grabbing a tray and selecting items from a buffet-like serving line. The menu offers a mix of Chinese-American staples, regional Chinese dishes, and dim sum options.
Timeline
October 28, 2025: Bibimbox Korean Kitchen & Wings opened.
May 22, 2026: Tous les Jours bakery opened in Baymeadows Village.
October 9, 2026: The restaurant opening was confirmed.
October 16, 2026: The restaurant plans to celebrate its grand opening.
Culture Shift
Wokhey represents a shift toward customizable, fast-casual canteen models in Northeast Florida. This follows a broader trend of diverse international dining options rapidly expanding within Jacksonville's major retail hubs.
Diners can choose between buying by the bowl or by the pound, allowing for flexibility in both portion size and meal costs. The canteen-style setup is designed to streamline the ordering process for customers looking for quick, customizable meals.
The takeaway
This new opening provides Jacksonville residents with a versatile option for regional Chinese and dim sum cuisine. Visitors should keep the buffet-style service format in mind when planning their lunch or dinner visits.
What happens next
The restaurant is scheduled to hold its official grand opening celebration on October 16, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Florida Times-Union.
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