I want this restaurant to open in Morehead City. The best hot stone Don bowls ever!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brianna Dickson
I absolutely adore this place! The sweetest staff and the BEST Ramen!! Also a lot of Vegetarian friendly options which means so much! You can’t go wrong with anything you get. I would recommend this place to anyone! Also the vibes are really cute!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ally Torres
THEY DON'T TIP THEIR STAFF. IT GOES DIRECTLY TO THE OWNERS. This is the main reason why it goes from two to one star. I find this very serious as it is a scam for customers and unfair to their staff. *See bottom of review for more details*
I had high hopes for Don on Tate Street, but my visit was pretty disappointing. The hot stone bowl looked great at first, but the amount of shrimp they gave me over the amount of rice they gave me was ridiculous. It was not worth the price listed. The food itself was fine but bland. I got the hibachi shrimp don. I had to drown it in sauce to make it flavorful. The freshly cracked egg that cooks in the hot stone bowl was honestly the highlight — everything else felt mediocre.
Service-wise, it was oddly overbearing. Staff kept checking in a bit too much. The check came out almost immediately after we finished eating, making us feel rushed and unwelcome, even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. The older woman who seemed to be the manager or owner was particularly overattentive — it felt more forced than friendly. I appreciated the attempt at hospitality, but it came across as disorganized and pushy rather than caring. Between the poor food balance, uncomfortable pacing, and awkward service, I left disappointed and unlikely to return.
*Note about tipping: I was told by someone who used to be a staff member that tips at Don do not go to the servers but instead go directly to the owners.* Bad vibes all around, especially with the tip situation. If you do decide to eat here, I’d suggest paying only what’s necessary and being cautious about where your “tip” actually goes.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Kenya Serrette
This is one of my favorite spots. It’s a very small place but the food and the service is amazing! We always go here for girls night!
Michael Usey
This is our favorite in Greensboro. They hosted my son’s rehearsal dinner recently, and everything was perfect. We had 48 people and we ordered off the menu—not easily done for the cooks, but everything was smooth and delicious. Mr. & Mrs. Lee are amazing team of host and chef. The food is always fresh; I highly recommend the salmon stone bowl. We are so fortunate to have such a restaurant like Don in our city.
This place is not the same-o, same-o Chinese. You know the ones that all have the same exact red and white menu?!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabe Williams
Don is my favorite restaurant in Greensboro. I am not exaggerating. Every dish I’ve tried has been amazing. I have recommended it to 3 or 4 people now, and all of them have also enjoyed it when we went together. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming. The service is prompt and everyone is nice. To me, it is the ideal place to have dinner with friends, which I do often at Don. I really think Don deserves more customers, because it’s a high quality restaurant experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mina Keovongsa
I tried bimbimbap here for the very first time, and it was amazing! The dish came out sizzling hot, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything tasted really well-preserved, and the presentation made the experience even better. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re looking for a satisfying and authentic meal on Tate Street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bulgogi Don, Bibimbap
Danilka Polo
Lovely place. Beautiful scenery, and great location to come after classes, or a game on campus. The owners treat every guest like family... and the food treats your stomach like a lost lover, found in the dead of winter to warm your soul...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Oakes
The food is always delicious and the food comes out relatively fast. Sometimes the service can be hit or miss, but honestly the food more than makes up for it!
Very good. All the staff worked as a team and were extremely service focused.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fysia Sorel
I had been getting take out from this place for awhile and I came in today to sit down for the first time with my spouse. The food was amazing as always no matter what you get it's always great, staff is wonderful, the place is so quiet and peaceful. I will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chrystal M
I really wanted to like this place. I was in town on my way to a birthday weekend for my mom and brought her specifically for the noodles. She enjoyed her food but mine wasn’t the best. After mulling over the menu, I settled for the bimbibap.. (suggested by the server) it was not good. The cooking iron bowl concept overcooks the rice making it mushy and the flavor is non-existent. I specifically asked for a flavorful dish! I had to ask for sauces that I was later charged for in order to make it taste flavorful-ish and it still didn’t do it for me. After 4 bites I decided I didn’t want to get full off a meal that didn’t satisfy me. I overheard the table beside me order what I had and they had the same issues, drowning their food in the sauces that were on the table. I’m sure there are better options, just don’t get this one or anything else that cooks at the table that has rice. Other than that. Good customer service, nice and clean inside, and would try again but something different on the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Yakisoba
Abi Brown
Clean lovely place, amazing food and service! So lovely!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aliesha T
Gratitude to each person whom played a role in customer service & making my food. I ordered the spicy Ramon (No meat) & it was Delicious!!! Yesterday I wasn’t feeling too well & this was the first place I saw on Google for Soup/Ramen. I instantly started feeling better as of today. Very grateful for your business.
I want this restaurant to open in Morehead City. The best hot stone Don bowls ever!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely adore this place! The sweetest staff and the BEST Ramen!! Also a lot of Vegetarian friendly options which means so much! You can’t go wrong with anything you get. I would recommend this place to anyone! Also the vibes are really cute!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
THEY DON'T TIP THEIR STAFF. IT GOES DIRECTLY TO THE OWNERS.
This is the main reason why it goes from two to one star. I find this very serious as it is a scam for customers and unfair to their staff.
*See bottom of review for more details*
I had high hopes for Don on Tate Street, but my visit was pretty disappointing. The hot stone bowl looked great at first, but the amount of shrimp they gave me over the amount of rice they gave me was ridiculous. It was not worth the price listed.
The food itself was fine but bland. I got the hibachi shrimp don. I had to drown it in sauce to make it flavorful. The freshly cracked egg that cooks in the hot stone bowl was honestly the highlight — everything else felt mediocre.
Service-wise, it was oddly overbearing. Staff kept checking in a bit too much. The check came out almost immediately after we finished eating, making us feel rushed and unwelcome, even though the restaurant wasn’t busy. The older woman who seemed to be the manager or owner was particularly overattentive — it felt more forced than friendly.
I appreciated the attempt at hospitality, but it came across as disorganized and pushy rather than caring. Between the poor food balance, uncomfortable pacing, and awkward service, I left disappointed and unlikely to return.
*Note about tipping: I was told by someone who used to be a staff member that tips at Don do not go to the servers but instead go directly to the owners.*
Bad vibes all around, especially with the tip situation. If you do decide to eat here, I’d suggest paying only what’s necessary and being cautious about where your “tip” actually goes.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
This is one of my favorite spots. It’s a very small place but the food and the service is amazing! We always go here for girls night!
This is our favorite in Greensboro. They hosted my son’s rehearsal dinner recently, and everything was perfect. We had 48 people and we ordered off the menu—not easily done for the cooks, but everything was smooth and delicious. Mr. & Mrs. Lee are amazing team of host and chef. The food is always fresh; I highly recommend the salmon stone bowl. We are so fortunate to have such a restaurant like Don in our city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Ramen, Spicy Tuna Don, Shrimp Tilapia or Salmon Teriyaki, Teriyaki Chicken, Miso Soup
This place is not the same-o, same-o Chinese. You know the ones that all have the same exact red and white menu?!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don is my favorite restaurant in Greensboro. I am not exaggerating. Every dish I’ve tried has been amazing. I have recommended it to 3 or 4 people now, and all of them have also enjoyed it when we went together. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming. The service is prompt and everyone is nice. To me, it is the ideal place to have dinner with friends, which I do often at Don. I really think Don deserves more customers, because it’s a high quality restaurant experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I tried bimbimbap here for the very first time, and it was amazing! The dish came out sizzling hot, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything tasted really well-preserved, and the presentation made the experience even better. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re looking for a satisfying and authentic meal on Tate Street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bulgogi Don, Bibimbap
Lovely place. Beautiful scenery, and great location to come after classes, or a game on campus. The owners treat every guest like family... and the food treats your stomach like a lost lover, found in the dead of winter to warm your soul...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is always delicious and the food comes out relatively fast. Sometimes the service can be hit or miss, but honestly the food more than makes up for it!
Restaurantji Recommends
Very good. All the staff worked as a team and were extremely service focused.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had been getting take out from this place for awhile and I came in today to sit down for the first time with my spouse. The food was amazing as always no matter what you get it's always great, staff is wonderful, the place is so quiet and peaceful. I will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really wanted to like this place. I was in town on my way to a birthday weekend for my mom and brought her specifically for the noodles.
She enjoyed her food but mine wasn’t the best. After mulling over the menu, I settled for the bimbibap.. (suggested by the server) it was not good. The cooking iron bowl concept overcooks the rice making it mushy and the flavor is non-existent. I specifically asked for a flavorful dish! I had to ask for sauces that I was later charged for in order to make it taste flavorful-ish and it still didn’t do it for me. After 4 bites I decided I didn’t want to get full off a meal that didn’t satisfy me. I overheard the table beside me order what I had and they had the same issues, drowning their food in the sauces that were on the table. I’m sure there are better options, just don’t get this one or anything else that cooks at the table that has rice. Other than that. Good customer service, nice and clean inside, and would try again but something different on the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Chicken Yakisoba
Clean lovely place, amazing food and service! So lovely!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gratitude to each person whom played a role in customer service & making my food. I ordered the spicy Ramon (No meat) & it was Delicious!!! Yesterday I wasn’t feeling too well & this was the first place I saw on Google for Soup/Ramen. I instantly started feeling better as of today. Very grateful for your business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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