Visited on 2/15. They were very busy at 5:30, and clearly understaffed. This is completely understandable, and I was not in any hurry, however it was impossible not to notice as service was slow and seemingly chaotic. Nonetheless, our server took the time to mark which items on the menu were safe for my partner who has multiple severe allergies. Despite the longer than usual wait time for our two mocktails and 5 items, we agreed everything was worth the wait except for the citrus avocado salad. The lettuce had brown spots and the avocado was so overripe it tasted musty and rancid, we were shocked that it was $14. Our last item came after we asked for the check, due to an error in the kitchen. We were grateful that the server took it off the bill for us. All in all, we will definitely return and try again, just maybe not on a holiday weekend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Joseph K Stevenson
This was “bangin’” The food was excellent, delicious, and punching with bold flavors. There were garnishes, there were juices, there were clean plates left and right. Just when you think you know what you ordered, you will become transcended by a flavor never before experienced by civilization! They weren’t lying, when you walk in this establishment, you’ll be met with BANGing flavors.
There are plenty of GF and vegetarian options on the menu (see photo of menu). It was a wonderful experience and I would love to come back over and over. If you are on the fence - you should go there right now.
The atmosphere was 8/10. I think it could be great but something about the inside feels “meh”. Maybe start by lowering the lighting and comfier seating. Maybe more art on the walls?
Anyway, I really enjoyed my experience and I would recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Buns
Cate and Liam Stetson
Always a 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lynn Cucurella
Quaint location with great variety of food and drinks! The flavor combinations hit just right. Will definitely visit again!
I am in love with their goat cheese dumplings and they are the highlight of Charlottesville
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Colby
The wait staff were friendly and attentive. The food is my new favorite!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Courtney Shea
My wife and I love this place!!! The food, service and atmosphere are all wonderful. Highly recommend! We can’t wait to come back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Black Rose Tattoo
This place has amazing vegan food! The rice balls and sweet cashew spring rolls blew it out of the park. SO GOOD! Also, Olivia is the best! She was so helpful and wonderful and makes a damn good mojito mocktail :) thank you!!!! We will absolutely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily W
food is not good. Service is okay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Kara Kramer
Bang! used to be our favorite restaurant. My friends and I drove across the mountain to eat here all the time. Unfortunately the prices have gone way up, but so have the food portions; which would be fine if they just started showing that they’re entrees now and no longer tapas. I made the mistake of ordering 5 things off the menu the time before last (like we used to do) and was full after sharing one HUGE pasta plate and a steam bun. It ended up being such a waste of food for two people, with a high price tag. So when I went again a few weeks ago I just ordered one thing (eggplant masala?) and was full after just one plate, and unfortunately it wasn’t good (first thing I’ve ever had here that isn’t good so don’t let that deter you from coming here..just don’t get the eggplant!) I miss being able to try small plates of everything at a smaller price tag.
great place for tapas!! every dish was yummy, and so were the drinks. i would definitely try the baos here (fried chicken bao was surprisingly good), the dumplings, and the noodle dishes.
Gustin Cleary
Decent food at a reasonable prices, easy to share. We enjoyed the cocktails.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Grazful1
Ordered the crispy shrimp and rice and Todu bun.. there was nothing crispy about the shrimp.. just cooked with nothing in them... The rice was super oily and drenched in sauce. Tofu tasted old and was stiff, the bun was over cooked and actually a brown color, similar to a hot dog bun.. We had a party of 10..the food came out sloooww one dish every 15 min or so... The last person got their order when everyone had finished eating...
I left more than half my food on the plate.. the amount of oil on the fried rice was too much and made me sick. I still paid and tipped the server.. I will not return.. I think the restaurant is a good concept, but the food and delivery process is a total miss... and Waayy too expensive for what you get... Our servicer was nice and apologetic..
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Leander Saint Ours
I am not 21 but was able to get the most delicious mocktails at the bar! My server was cute and handsome man named David or something.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ranishraj Nair
Absolutely loved our evening! The steamed buns were perfectly soft and flavorful, and the tapas were creative, well-seasoned, and beautifully presented. Every dish was a treat, and the cozy, vibrant atmosphere added to the experience. Service was attentive and friendly too. A must-visit if you're in Charlottesville and love trying a variety of bold flavors!
Visited on 2/15. They were very busy at 5:30, and clearly understaffed. This is completely understandable, and I was not in any hurry, however it was impossible not to notice as service was slow and seemingly chaotic. Nonetheless, our server took the time to mark which items on the menu were safe for my partner who has multiple severe allergies. Despite the longer than usual wait time for our two mocktails and 5 items, we agreed everything was worth the wait except for the citrus avocado salad. The lettuce had brown spots and the avocado was so overripe it tasted musty and rancid, we were shocked that it was $14. Our last item came after we asked for the check, due to an error in the kitchen. We were grateful that the server took it off the bill for us. All in all, we will definitely return and try again, just maybe not on a holiday weekend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
This was “bangin’”
The food was excellent, delicious, and punching with bold flavors. There were garnishes, there were juices, there were clean plates left and right. Just when you think you know what you ordered, you will become transcended by a flavor never before experienced by civilization! They weren’t lying, when you walk in this establishment, you’ll be met with BANGing flavors.
There are plenty of GF and vegetarian options on the menu (see photo of menu). It was a wonderful experience and I would love to come back over and over. If you are on the fence - you should go there right now.
The atmosphere was 8/10. I think it could be great but something about the inside feels “meh”. Maybe start by lowering the lighting and comfier seating. Maybe more art on the walls?
Anyway, I really enjoyed my experience and I would recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Buns
Always a 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quaint location with great variety of food and drinks! The flavor combinations hit just right. Will definitely visit again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cauliflower General TSO, Vegan, Buns, Dessert, Coconut Rice, Kale Tortellini, Rice Balls, Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Fried Rice Balls, Tempura Sweet Potatoes
I am in love with their goat cheese dumplings and they are the highlight of Charlottesville
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The wait staff were friendly and attentive. The food is my new favorite!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I love this place!!! The food, service and atmosphere are all wonderful. Highly recommend! We can’t wait to come back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has amazing vegan food! The rice balls and sweet cashew spring rolls blew it out of the park. SO GOOD! Also, Olivia is the best! She was so helpful and wonderful and makes a damn good mojito mocktail :) thank you!!!! We will absolutely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
food is not good. Service is okay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Bang! used to be our favorite restaurant. My friends and I drove across the mountain to eat here all the time. Unfortunately the prices have gone way up, but so have the food portions; which would be fine if they just started showing that they’re entrees now and no longer tapas. I made the mistake of ordering 5 things off the menu the time before last (like we used to do) and was full after sharing one HUGE pasta plate and a steam bun. It ended up being such a waste of food for two people, with a high price tag. So when I went again a few weeks ago I just ordered one thing (eggplant masala?) and was full after just one plate, and unfortunately it wasn’t good (first thing I’ve ever had here that isn’t good so don’t let that deter you from coming here..just don’t get the eggplant!) I miss being able to try small plates of everything at a smaller price tag.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
great place for tapas!! every dish was yummy, and so were the drinks. i would definitely try the baos here (fried chicken bao was surprisingly good), the dumplings, and the noodle dishes.
Decent food at a reasonable prices, easy to share. We enjoyed the cocktails.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ordered the crispy shrimp and rice and Todu bun.. there was nothing crispy about the shrimp.. just cooked with nothing in them... The rice was super oily and drenched in sauce. Tofu tasted old and was stiff, the bun was over cooked and actually a brown color, similar to a hot dog bun..
We had a party of 10..the food came out sloooww one dish every 15 min or so... The last person got their order when everyone had finished eating...
I left more than half my food on the plate.. the amount of oil on the fried rice was too much and made me sick. I still paid and tipped the server..
I will not return.. I think the restaurant is a good concept, but the food and delivery process is a total miss... and Waayy too expensive for what you get...
Our servicer was nice and apologetic..
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
I am not 21 but was able to get the most delicious mocktails at the bar! My server was cute and handsome man named David or something.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely loved our evening! The steamed buns were perfectly soft and flavorful, and the tapas were creative, well-seasoned, and beautifully presented. Every dish was a treat, and the cozy, vibrant atmosphere added to the experience. Service was attentive and friendly too. A must-visit if you're in Charlottesville and love trying a variety of bold flavors!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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