“This place is an amazing. It's a small place on Monroe Rd, but they have a BIG IMPACT. The food is great. I typically get the eel and they have about 4 eel options. The wasabi is great. I feel right at home and the people working here are always the nicest. If you're looking for good sushi, here you have it. ✌?“
“We were impressed. The bartender made great drinks the appetizers sampler was delicious came with 4 sauces. Were fussy when we order wonton soups and this was really good. We ordered the happy family and the brown sauce was really good. Waitress was very attentive and always came to us if we needed anything and how was food.“
“Food is always amazing, great music and ambient lighting. Shannon is a very attentive server and checked on us throughout the experience to make sure we had everything we needed. The food came out fast and fresh! Thanks Shannon for the great experience!“
“Tried this on a whim as the place we wanted in plaza has gone takeout only…. I am blown away by the amazing food and staff. This is the best spice I’ve had in a long time. If you hate heat like my wife, they will accommodate you, but if you want a dish as spicy as it’s supposed to be and not just dump more peppers in, this is your place.“
“My absolute favorite place to eat sushi in Charlotte. We drive an hour almost everytime to come here because its the absolute best. Large menu and the best prices in Charlotte. Kept asking for seconds and my bill wasn't any higher than $30 food is fresh and taste is glorious. Great sized servings too!“
“One of the best all around Thai restaurants I have ever been to. The food tastes like you were sitting in a Bangkok restaurant. The Mango sticky rice was the best I've ever has anywhere. The presentation of each dish was quite amazing as was the flavor and atmosphere. I will return soon and highly recommend Deejai Thai for everyone.“
“Caught up with some old friends today at TCF. Lunch was exceptional, as always, but today's star of the meal was Ashley, our server. She was the perfect amount of friendly and attentive. Her smile will brighten up the lowest of days.Definitely ask for her section if you can. I promise she is worth it.“
“Exceptional booking for a birthday drink and dinner at Hestia. Very nice view and ambiance.Friendly, attentive staff are always near by for questions and service. They were upfront that our drinks may take a few minutes as the bar was busy and they only had a single, new bartender. This was not a problem and was a good heads up, and let us enjoy our view for a little bit, and we had full glasses of water and a menu to look at.We had 2 drinks, 2 apps, and 2 meals. Everything was exceptional in flavor and freshness. My only suggestion is with the scallop appetizer, it was AMAZING but there is only 1 scallop. I'd much rather see a higher priced option with 3 scallops.They treated us very well for a birthday dinner and we will be back. A+ on the food and service.“
“Best poke bowl in Charlotte, jokes asideI’ve been trying poke bawl / sushi for more then a year everywhere around Charlotte.This place is the best place you’ll find, trust me.I can post many pictures of the food I had here but I’ll show you one with my empty bowl ? because it is so good I finished it before I realized I could have shared with you.Love the customer service, food is simply delicious, atmosphere like home, clean and tidy ?Recommend ????? 5 stars“
“The restaurant is big and Busy! I really suggest getting there early to put your name on the list a few minutes before they open. Worth it. The place is Loud for Dim Sum (that when we were there, Sunday morning). This place has really on point dim sum which my friend and I are thrilled about. We came from Raleigh and had a concert the night before and wanted to check out what. Charlotte had to offered. I have to tell u to get all the shumai and chicken feet u could get your hands on. The ladies with the carts will push the cart of goodness around every table so it may take a minute: from jelly fish salad to tripe... Very good by the way. We loved everything we had. I didnt see egg tart this trip though. I wish we had this in Raleigh“
“Great sushi, bento boxes and kids meals. Our service was great and the crazy roll were flavorful. The ginger dressing was fresh and the miso soup was one of my favorites. Our table ordered a variety and were glad to try hibachi and teriyaki entrees. We look forward to more to try.Kid-friendliness: Different options to try“
“My server her names is Jinny I don’t remember if that’s her exact name but her customer services is on point she’s funny and overly nice and I like that ! this is my first time giving a review which I don’t do because I think it’s a waste of time but definitely go to BONCHON AND LET HER BE YOUR SERVER ! Very expensive I say but food is amazing!“
“I defiantly would like more flavor in the food and maybe shouldn’t have ordered tempura style veggies. I envisioned something else in mind and the batter on the veggies filled me very fast. I ended up giving up on the veggies and went for my sushi roll which was delicious. I love Sake and the bartender recommended a nice smooth one for us. I will go check out other locations in town.“
“Ordered hibachi chicken and teriyaki chicken, veggies and fried rice. It is a small restaurant so it's best to do takeout. The food was delicious and I will be ordering from there again. The cleanliness score was great and that means a lot. I took home one of their menus so I can call ahead next time. Might try the Pad Thai with peanuts next time. There are Chinese, Japanese and Thai options available.“
“We highly recommend Kin Steak & Sushi. We ate there for the first time last night and couldn't have asked for a better experience. The food was AMAZING! My daughter and I had sushi and my husband had steak. We enjoyed talking with the owners and can't wait to go back!!“
“Was invited for dinner earlier this week by my friends/former colleagues. I was greeted immediately upon entry and joined my party, which was already seated. Appetizers were tasty, the food came out quickly, the portions generous and our server was nice. The best part is that we were not made to feel rushed nor pushed out after our group lingered substantially after the restaurant closed for the night. We were so busy talking, we hardly noticed. Everyone cleaning up was gracious as we left. I enjoyed the food so much, I’m going again tonight and taking my own family.“
“Drove all the way from Atlanta for the vegetarian momos. Got here at 8:20PM but they close at 8:00PM. Luckily the owner allowed us to order some momos. Nice chill dude. Momos were worth it. They also validate upstairs parking. Thanks Momo Station for a great experience.“
“I was in the area and decided to dine in. The atmosphere is nice and the customer service was decent. I decided to get a curry ramen and the mango green tea boba. The ramen was large in portion and had a variety of veggies and meats however I felt the flavor was lacking. The boba was okay but not the best. One thing I thought was odd was after I was brought my food, I was told to pick up my own utensil in the front. Nonetheless, all in all, it was a decent experience. ?“
“Wonderful sushi and great hot food options. My favorite is Spicy Thai Basil chicken and for sushi I love the Red sake roll as well as the Phoenix roll. The staff is awesome. Have followed Steve and Yisa from Wild East Bistro and happy they are so close by! Give them a try!“
“Decided to visit and have a solo early dinner. I must say I was not disappointed at all. I ordered a miso soup, pineapple yakitori, pork belly yakitori, and the earth and sea roll. Everything was well seasoned, fresh, and absolutely delicious. I never tried Yakitori before, however I promise it won’t be the last time. The cinnamon and pineapple danced on my taste buds. The pork belly was crunch on the outside and tender on the inside. For drinks I enjoyed the watermelon red-bull margarita and a lemon drop martini. The service from the bar staff was attentive and personable. I will absolutely return to try more items on the menu! Highly recommended!“
“I freaking loved it! That Shanghai Noodle meal was THE BOMB and had a kick to it. You could see the stem coming from the bowl minutes after it was delivered. It was so flavorful; the pineapples and their juices added luxury to the taste. The chili peppers ? ? ?. I even made my very own Shanghai Lettuce Wraps, which turned out to be just what the doctor ordered. We also tried the Margherita Pasta bowl...yummy baby! Come check it out. Service and atmosphere were great and loud, which is to be expected. Stonecrest Location“
“An absolute hidden gem! I had what I consider to be the best sushi I’ve had so far in life here. It’s never busy somehow, service is quick, friendly + helpful, and the vibe is lowkey. But the food is nothing short of perfection! Reasonable prices AND an immense selection. My favorite sushi spot in town! ?“
“My husband and I love this place! It was one of the first restaurants we visited in Charlotte, and we've been back many times. To start with, the cocktails are amazing! I almost always have the spicy margherita, and my husband is very fond of the espresso martini. I've also sampled the Mystic Basil and Unami Margheritas. Yum! The bartender, Aaron, is friendly and attentive, always ready for conversation if you come in alone. Even the owner, Andrew, is given to mixology on occasion. As to the food, there is definitely an Asian twist, as Japanese food is Chef Nobu's specialty. That being said, he also prepares delicious and healthy bowls with salmon or meat or just veggies. And if you ask, he will make you one of his sushi sandwiches, which are out of this world. Mimi is usually our waitress, and she's great at suggesting go-withs, including something from their thoughtful wine list. And did I mention the free parking? In a neighborhood where you think you might run out of gas before you find a spot, there's plenty of parking out front. They also have live music and DJs occasionally, and a patio out front for dining in good weather. Overall, a great dining experience!Parking: Free parking in front of the building“
“Food here is amazing, the appetizers were by far the best part of the meal. Not to downplay the rest of the menu, the apps are just that good! Service wasn't the best, but we were in a large group so understandable that things would slip through the cracks. Overall a great experience!Parking: Parking is a garage located behind the restaurant, if restaurant is on your right side, you will take a right onto side street and another right into garage. 90 minutes free parking, be sure to register your vehicle via the QR code.“
“Love Thai Orchid. It's better than most other Thai food around. I always get your duck curry but tried all their food.. everything's great. Staff is great, great atmosphere too.Update: They have significantly reduced the quantity of meat (at least in the duck curry) since COVID, with the cost going up. I don't have to be searching for duck meat! Please go back to the original recipe! I have stopped going as often now as I used to go mainly for the duck curry. I still highly recommend Thai Orchid!“
Chinese • $$
“Unbelievable Szechuan food. A hidden gem. The menu has some authentic cuisine and some less challenging fare for those with a less curious palate.. Service is great as well.Update: Beware of takeout! Your bill will automatically be added the service fee with no option for you to make a decision.“
“My wife and I both liked the sushi she ordered, but we both found the ones I ordered middling.The Pink Lady, as an example, was all lobster salad, very little avocado, and no mango. The brightness of some mango would have really cut through and made it a good roll, but without it, it was just fishy mayo and rice.“
“One poor woman was handling the entire dining room. She did an excellent job, so she’s not to blame. They could have been short staffed. The sushi was delicious. The sesame entree was heavily coated in a thick syrup that drowned the main feature and had no semblance of “brown sauce” as identified in the menu, but instead a sweet and sour type sauce that just wasn’t appealing. The pad Thai was just so so with a very bland base, but worse was the burnt sesame oil flavor that permeated throughout the dish. We would likely return for the sushi alone.“
“Have not been here for a while, I meet with my friends have dinner here. The Shui Mai was so good, not even get time to take picture all gone, lol. Sashimi was fresh and tempura was good. Especially fried rice noodle, we got shrimp fried noodles, it was very good! highly recommend! Plus my friend ordered a bento box, a lot of different things can eat, will try next time! Hope be here soon!“
“My boyfriend and I went here for New Year's Eve and it was delicious! The atmosphere was laid back, and it wasn't busy, even during a peak holiday and time (which we loved because it was quiet). The server and food were both amazing! Our drinks were good as well. The food was just so good we kept ordering more. We got sushi, bao, seaweed salad, Bahn mi, and curry. Go with a plan on what you want to eat, or try it all! It's very hard to pick because it all sounded delicious....and it was! We are going back soon!“
“I had the KFC & OG bao. They were both excellent. The buns were pillowy and the fillings were delicious. There were many enticing options at Optimist Hall but Bao & Broth just kept pulling me back. The service was spot on, I received a txt as soon as it was ready. The cashier and expediter was friendly. I will definitely return and try the other options.“
Japanese • $
“Finally! Delicious hibachi in Charlotte. The sauces were really fresh and flavorful, all the vegetables had a great taste and texture, and the meat was tender. I ordered a medium, rare, filet mignon, and it was prepared more on the rare side. I thought that fifty two dollars for one entrée with one veggie roll was pretty steep pricing for takeout. The portion size were reasonable, but not large, and hibachi includes fried rice, but not noodles. Would definitely return for the flavor, less jazzed about the pricing.“
“If you want some good wings, this is the place to go! The drums are the size of your fist! We tried the plain, Korean BBQ, and soy garlic. All were really good, Korean BBQ had some spice, and soy garlic was my favorite.Wheelchair accessibility: There is hardly any space between tables. Servers had trouble just getting to tables. Probably not the place to go if wheelchair bound.“
“The cashier was beautiful and so cheerful, and lady assisted her with a smile and just great energy on this rainy day. But most importantly the bowl was 10/10 plus it was a Tuesday special. I had to double back and buy 2 more for take home...yes, that good.Vegetarian options: The vegetables were cooked perfectly soft with a little crunch, everyone was so friendly“
“I love the seafood pho, the seaweed salad, the BOGO sushi rolls (my favorite is the Sunset roll), the fried calamari, tempura shrimp and vegetables, and mixed vegetables stir fry in white sauce with fried rice are my go to dishes, but I haven't had a dish here I didn't like. Good atmosphere and service as well.“
“We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The waiter was very attentive. The atmosphere is very nice and you can hold conversations as its not too loud. Linen table cloths add a nice touch. You can feel comfortable dressing business casual and up. Jeans and a dress shirt worked for many. The food is fantastic. I had the Mare which is seafood over linguini. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of seafood, especially that it had a full lobster tail and a claw. Based on that I felt it was very reasonably priced. Great place for a night of Italian food.“
“After reading one of my other pho reviews of other pho places I'm Charlotte I've really been contemplating one question: What is the quintessential American pho experience.Now, personally, I prefer the tight, small, let's say "quaint" vietnamese places preferably with a bunch of dudes outside smoking and/or playing cards. There has to be some kind of gambling machine nearby. The music is vietnamese. that kind of stuff.Be-em has truly nailed it. Heart mind and body. There's no host, no server to seat you, you walk in and order from a nice big tablet. Take your time. Read through it all. It's touchscreen so it's very intuitive. I love it. Really feels like more restaurants need to follow exactly Be-ems lead.For the heart, this place is beautifully decorated with high ceiling and just it's a while vibe you gotta check out. For the mind, there are these laminated papers that have the story behind the restaurants name and frankly it almost brought a tear to my eye, really soothes the soul to see hard work pay off and be so real. For the body, well ultimately this is why every one eats, the pho was great! Definitely a google maps 5 star. I will now include what I call my "graduated pho scale" which is the most critical lens with which I grade wherein a 10 is essentially michelin star so-to-speak. This pho gets a 7 which is very good. The broth for me was a little salty but the meat was excellent. That reminds me I gotta rant about this meat cuz it was really really good. The pho got a 6 but the meat elevated it to a 7 for sure.You can really taste how they pride themselves on the meat I loved how the brisket had a smokey quality and I've never gotten more meatballs served to me in a pho "special" although I don't think it came with tendon or tripe. That said, this is probably the best experience for first time pho tryers and for kids! They have lots of Boba tea options and pho is only a little bit of the menu there are lots to try!Overall experience was a 10/10 this isn't just a restaurant it is a total hang out spot like get a drink with your friends and chill super cool kind of place!“
“Was craving some good dumplings and classic Asian food and this hit the spot!! I got the sesame chicken and my husband tried the kung pao chicken and both were delicious. All of the dumplings were so yummy and our food came out so quick! Our server was really sweet to us. The seating is limited to about 8 tables so probably not the best for large parties. Definitely will be coming back to try their extensive menu.“