This is such a neat spot! The space is small but unique, yet it felt welcoming and cozy. I appreciate their menu, it's simple, gluten-free and vegan options. That makes it easy for everyone to find something delicious. The staff was friendly. The Thai tea was perfectly brewed and refreshing. The apple autumn rolls was really good and their vegan house jalapeño mayo dipping sauce was just right. The butter curry over fries with chicken was absolutely incredible! The combination of crispy fries, tender chicken, and that bold, creamy curry sauce was a flavorful dish. You can really tell they specialize in their curries, perfectly balanced and tasty. The flavors are rich, layered, and thoughtfully crafted. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Montressa Brandenbrass
First time customer and the food was so tasty and fresh. I'm trying to expand my palate for foods that have a LITTLE spice/capsaicin in them and she made a great recommendation for their lime curry. I had mine over rice and it was soo flavorful!!!!! (And I love the carrots)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
August Tucker
i took a too big bite of my girlfriend’s apple autumn roll and she threatened to beat me to death if i ever did it again. 10/10 it was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Mau
AWESOME PLACE ! ❤️💪
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nhuhn
The food was all super flavorful and tasted very fresh. We had the Autumn Rolls, Veggie Samosas, and Ginger Mushroom Noodles with Tofu. The date chutney that came with the Samosas was insanely good. Service was quick and friendly too!
Melanie Wallace
We are traveling and found this delicious place. The food is fresh and flavorful! Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isabel Ripple
Super pleasant environment, staff is also very friendly. I got the vindaloo curry..very flavorful and SPICY! Just what I was looking for. The rice was fluffy and fresh and the curry was absolutely delish. Will def be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Smart
Food has good flavors. I’ve been going here for many years. Unfortunately I do believe it’s gotten a bit too expensive. Updating from todays visit- unfortunately my chicken did not taste fresh but the overall curry sauce was good..
i got the kanpai noodles and they were INSANELY peppered, like way too much. i could even eat it bc of the intense pepper taste. the vegan popcorn chicken is really good.
Aquaphbious
I went with a friend and got the Lion City Lili with an add-on of cod. The food there tasted so flavorful and the portion sizes are amazing! You must try this place AT LEAST once if you live in the area, otherwise you're just missing out.
(Note: In the photo I took a few bites already, it comes with a lot more cod, like about 5 pieces)
The small plates/appetizers were really good and unique. Good food. Cute little restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Leslie Surrency
I really hate that I’m giving this place 2 stars for the food. This was my favorite place 4 years ago. Tried nearly every dish here and wasn’t one I didn’t like. However, this impromptu visit I got the Japanese Curry and it was so unbelievably concentrated it was downright salty. It was almost as if the chef/cooks reduced the sauce too much whilst heating it in the pan. I told the person working the counter and they stated that the dish “has been really popular all day today” and then offered a different sauce to put OVER the dish I already had. I explained to them that this would only make the dish completely inedible. I was going to get something different as we had just paid $67 for a couple of appetizers, 2 entrees and 2 sodas but instead was going to be charged. I would’ve even settled for a remake. It was just really not the hour for the Japanese curry. I ended up eating the tofu and the rice since it wasn’t drenched in the curry and I wasn’t going to pay $20 more which would have meant spending $87 in hopes of the next dish being edible. Super disappointed in the experience.
Editing to add a comment to the owners response- I’ve been working in the service industry many years and I’m in in the mindset that “the customer is always right”, however, there are certain battles not worth fighting as a restaurant owner. As I stated, I used to Come here all the time a few years ago and have tried nearly everything on the menu with the exception of some new items and never have I ever had the Japanese curry as bad as it was this visit. The 3 employees working and tasting the curry and stating “it was fine” is irrelevant as I’m the paying customer. I was offered a different sauce to put over what I already had, which again, weird. I was not offered a remake so I asked if I could order something different, which would’ve been the buddhas korma, which I would’ve been charged for so I said Nevermind. I ate the rice and the tofu that wasn’t drenched in the sauce. Maybe the cook reduced the sauce down too much leaving it far more concentrated than he had anticipated. Either way, it was pretty crappy service for a trip we drove out of our way for. I appreciate the refund, however I really just wanted to eat some good curry as this place brought us much joy in the past. Anyway, thanks again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Teri Allstaedt
LOVED their version of what I know as a fresh roll. Fun and VERY favorable. On a kamikaze trip to Jacksonville to pick up a surprise birthday gift for my beau. Wish this place was in Asheville. Definitely try it out if you live here or just passing through. I suspect you won't be disappointed. Tasty treat fo sho.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casey Newmeyer
The food is delicious and the service has always been friendly. Sometimes the wait for food seems long, but the atmosphere good. Generous portions too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SukieTawdrey
I've never had a meal here that was less than outstanding. Nearly everything on the menu can be made vegan with either tofu or their vegan popcorn chicken (both delicious, the tofu is soft with a light crispy breading, the popcorn "chicken" is crunchy). If you're feeling indulgent, get the butter chicken over fries. Not a healthy meal, but I promise you'll be licking the bowl.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-27
This is such a neat spot! The space is small but unique, yet it felt welcoming and cozy. I appreciate their menu, it's simple, gluten-free and vegan options. That makes it easy for everyone to find something delicious. The staff was friendly. The Thai tea was perfectly brewed and refreshing. The apple autumn rolls was really good and their vegan house jalapeño mayo dipping sauce was just right. The butter curry over fries with chicken was absolutely incredible! The combination of crispy fries, tender chicken, and that bold, creamy curry sauce was a flavorful dish. You can really tell they specialize in their curries, perfectly balanced and tasty. The flavors are rich, layered, and thoughtfully crafted. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time customer and the food was so tasty and fresh. I'm trying to expand my palate for foods that have a LITTLE spice/capsaicin in them and she made a great recommendation for their lime curry. I had mine over rice and it was soo flavorful!!!!! (And I love the carrots)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
i took a too big bite of my girlfriend’s apple autumn roll and she threatened to beat me to death if i ever did it again. 10/10 it was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AWESOME PLACE ! ❤️💪
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was all super flavorful and tasted very fresh. We had the Autumn Rolls, Veggie Samosas, and Ginger Mushroom Noodles with Tofu. The date chutney that came with the Samosas was insanely good. Service was quick and friendly too!
We are traveling and found this delicious place. The food is fresh and flavorful! Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super pleasant environment, staff is also very friendly. I got the vindaloo curry..very flavorful and SPICY! Just what I was looking for. The rice was fluffy and fresh and the curry was absolutely delish. Will def be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food has good flavors. I’ve been going here for many years. Unfortunately I do believe it’s gotten a bit too expensive.
Updating from todays visit- unfortunately my chicken did not taste fresh but the overall curry sauce was good..
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Vegan Popcorn Chicken, Crispy Shrimp, Veggie Samosas, Chickpea Masala
i got the kanpai noodles and they were INSANELY peppered, like way too much. i could even eat it bc of the intense pepper taste. the vegan popcorn chicken is really good.
I went with a friend and got the Lion City Lili with an add-on of cod. The food there tasted so flavorful and the portion sizes are amazing! You must try this place AT LEAST once if you live in the area, otherwise you're just missing out.
(Note: In the photo I took a few bites already, it comes with a lot more cod, like about 5 pieces)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The small plates/appetizers were really good and unique. Good food. Cute little restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I really hate that I’m giving this place 2 stars for the food. This was my favorite place 4 years ago. Tried nearly every dish here and wasn’t one I didn’t like. However, this impromptu visit I got the Japanese Curry and it was so unbelievably concentrated it was downright salty. It was almost as if the chef/cooks reduced the sauce too much whilst heating it in the pan. I told the person working the counter and they stated that the dish “has been really popular all day today” and then offered a different sauce to put OVER the dish I already had. I explained to them that this would only make the dish completely inedible. I was going to get something different as we had just paid $67 for a couple of appetizers, 2 entrees and 2 sodas but instead was going to be charged. I would’ve even settled for a remake. It was just really not the hour for the Japanese curry. I ended up eating the tofu and the rice since it wasn’t drenched in the curry and I wasn’t going to pay $20 more which would have meant spending $87 in hopes of the next dish being edible. Super disappointed in the experience.
Editing to add a comment to the owners response- I’ve been working in the service industry many years and I’m in in the mindset that “the customer is always right”, however, there are certain battles not worth fighting as a restaurant owner. As I stated, I used to
Come here all the time a few years ago and have tried nearly everything on the menu with the exception of some new items and never have I ever had the Japanese curry as bad as it was this visit. The 3 employees working and tasting the curry and stating “it was fine” is irrelevant as I’m the paying customer. I was offered a different sauce to put over what I already had, which again, weird. I was not offered a remake so I asked if I could order something different, which would’ve been the buddhas korma, which I would’ve been charged for so I said Nevermind. I ate the rice and the tofu that wasn’t drenched in the sauce. Maybe the cook reduced the sauce down too much leaving it far more concentrated than he had anticipated. Either way, it was pretty crappy service for a trip we drove out of our way for. I appreciate the refund, however I really just wanted to eat some good curry as this place brought us much joy in the past. Anyway, thanks again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
LOVED their version of what I know as a fresh roll. Fun and VERY favorable. On a kamikaze trip to Jacksonville to pick up a surprise birthday gift for my beau. Wish this place was in Asheville. Definitely try it out if you live here or just passing through. I suspect you won't be disappointed. Tasty treat fo sho.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is delicious and the service has always been friendly. Sometimes the wait for food seems long, but the atmosphere good. Generous portions too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've never had a meal here that was less than outstanding. Nearly everything on the menu can be made vegan with either tofu or their vegan popcorn chicken (both delicious, the tofu is soft with a light crispy breading, the popcorn "chicken" is crunchy). If you're feeling indulgent, get the butter chicken over fries. Not a healthy meal, but I promise you'll be licking the bowl. Updated from previous review on 2025-07-27
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