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    A9 Hot Pot

    4.2 (38 reviews)

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    Korean BBQ meat! Short rib, pork belly pork bulgogi
    Amanda M.

    If you're looking for a great hot pot place, this is the one! Not only was the food amazing, the customer service was even better! They made you feel so welcome with everything from the greeting to the check! We had a birthday in our group and our waitress Ms. Amy shared a sweet treat with a candle to the table which made a wonderful surprise. Highly recommended you will be paying for quality food and superb hospitality!

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    Amanda S.

    What a fun experience I did the lunch BBQ and it was delicious. The marinated meats were fabulous I did lemongrass and the marinated pork bulgogi. If you love pork belly like I do the three choices: plain, lemongrass and garlic were perfect. The appetizer was spring rolls and they were cooked perfectly. They have a large number of sauces from spicy to mild and sweet chile for the spring rolls. They explain the process and how you choose BBQ or hot pot or both. Service was excellent and my waitress kept checking on me. Will be back again

    Judith A.

    I can't rave enough about this restaurant in Bluffton called A9 Hot Pot. So good! They had a great selection for hot pot and Korean BBQ. Service was great too!

    Sarah W.

    Everyone in their life should try Korean bbq at least once. It really is an experience. It's a cute little restaurant with awesome women that help you every step of the way. It's great because you get to cook your food to your liking and you have all kinds of different sides to go with it. Can't wait for the next time to stop by again. Bring your kids, they will definitely love it.

    Ramen hot pot
    Heather B.

    So good! We got hot pot. The shumai and spring rolls were very tasty. My second bowl I just got shumai. We are planning our next visit. I love the variety they have. There were a few comments about the price. But if you break it down, $35 a person is not bad.

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    Shelby K.

    Great service, friendly staff that was able to answer any question. The food was awesome. All you could eat flavorful meats, with a buffet of veggies and appetizers. A full array of sauces to mix and match, or use one of their pre-made ones. We will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.

    Me and all three kids loved it! Came at 7:20. They were kind enough to stay open past 8:00 closing time for us to finish. Entire experience was so fun between grilling your own meat and cooking your own meat and vegetables in a broth of your choice. I highly recommend this experience. Definitely a change from Southern food.

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    This place was awesome! The food was super flavorful and the atmosphere was great. Rona, our server; was fantastic and super helpful.

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    It was pleasant, different, but grossly overpriced for mediocre food. Don't plan on s return visit.

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    Food was so delicious and the service was wonderful! Plus lots of fun. Can't wait to go back.

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    Enjoyed the Korean BBQ and hot pot. Server's were friendly. Clean and tidy. Recommend if you enjoy hot pot and BBQ.

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    Ask the Community - A9 Hot Pot

    Akomeya

    Akomeya

    4.1
    (83 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Hi Everyone, Ya,…read moreknow, maybe you don't feel like bagging your lunch today, or making diner tonight, but you've got to eat! What ever will you do? What type of food do you want to eat, now or later? Questions, questions, those nagging questions. Well we here, in the peanut gallery, may have a solution for you today. If you enjoy eating Sushi (Japanese cuisine, in which raw or cooked fish can be inserted into or be placed a top a rice roll with other ingredients). Now I thought that Sushi was ONLY raw fish (which I know you knew, but I didn't, lol), and Sushmi which I thought was actually only cooked fish inserted in, or a top a rice roll, with other ingredients, such as seaweed, cream cheese, imitation crab (I.e. pressed white fish) etc... But, bust my buttons, Sushmi is actually Hindu female name, not a name for Asian cusine, which means welcoming or pleasant, (which I know you knew, but I didn't, lol), but I digress, along with some other Chinese classics then we can highly recommend you visit AKOMEYA right here in Bluffton, SC. Why? Because my friends, their food entrees are actually very savory and delicious treats. Their ambiance is inviting, neat, and clean. Their Servers are friendly, personable, and helpful. Their prices are affordable, that's right, as in, most of us can actually afford to pay for them. For instance, they offer four lunch (ONLY) Chinese meals that are relatively healthy as prepared with a delicate balanced of ingredients that are tastebuds delight. And yes, Jethro, them there "viddles" will fill your belly and keep you a comin back for more helpins! But for how much? $10.00 per entree. Now that them their is an affordable price for lunch, even for Jethro da Bodeen. Their diner menu offers many delightful and tasty tantalizing entrees as well which we have also have enjoyed multiple times. So if you have a hankerin for some good viddles like our man Jethro, it's time to get on down to AKOMEYA and git sum. BTW, Akomeya is also a specialty rice shop with locations at many major train stations in Tokyo. Although rice is their main focus, they also offer an impressive selection of kitchen goods, condiments, and snacks--making it a must-visit for cooking enthusiasts or anyone in search of thoughtful, Japan-made gifts (which I know you knew, but I didn't ). Enjoy!

    We walked in and the was ONE table of five in the whole place. Should have been our first sign…read more The service was the WORST I've ever had! The server asked once if we needed drinks. Never asked again. Then I asked for a glass of water and she didn't say a word. Just turned around and got it. Brought it back and just sat it down and walked away. We ordered two sushi rolls and she didn't bring utensils to eat it with. I had to find them for us. Then my wife wanted a little bowl for soy sauce. I had to go find it because our server was no where to be found. She had an attitude about anything we asked for. I'm not joking when I say it was the worst service I've ever had. Needless to say the tip wasn't what it should have been or could have been. Now the food? Awesome! I had the hot sand sour soup (one of the best I've ever had), we had two different sushi rolls. One was the Akomeyea roll and the other was some tuna roll I didn't eat. The chicken low mien was very good and plenty of it. I gave it 3 stars because the food was very good. If we ever decide to get dinner here again it would definitely be to go. No way would I eat in the restaurant again with service like that and as empty as the place was. I get why it was like that if all the service is like that.

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    Gyoza & Hand-Folded Crab Rangoons
    Gyoza & Hand-Folded Crab Rangoons
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    Okan

    Okan

    4.7
    (131 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    After reading some reviews I don't want to be repetitive. But this place is a gem in Bluffton…read more The place is super nice, you feel relaxed as soon as you come in. Decoration is amazing. I had the Crispy Shrooms. Really good. Jollof rice is definitely a different and unexpected texture and flavor, very good. For the main dish was the Lobster Cashew curry. Absolutely beautifully presented and delicious. I should've follow my server advice about the rice. jollof rice must pair really good with meat. Not that much with seafood. I think the prices are very reasonable even for the wine. Service is impecable. Music Level perfect. Definitely coming back to try all the menu.

    We have been hearing great things from friends about how outstanding Okan is. So, we finally got…read morearound to trying it out. We made a reservation and when we arrived, were seated immediately. The hostess was very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was beautiful and very comfy. We liked the vibe very much. So far, we are thinking this is going to be a 5 star experience. Unfortunately the wine we ordered is no longer being served so we had to pivot to a different one. Which was fine. So, onto the food. My hubby is not as adventurous as I am in terms of trying new foods. He decided to play it safe. We started with the cornbread. It was served in a small cast iron skillet with butter and jam. The cornbread & jam was good. The butter was a bit odd. It was a whipped fluffy consistency but the flavor was lacking. Hubs decided to get the ceaser with cabbage and the Mac & cheese. I ordered the cashew curry & Carolina Gold rice. Hubs absolutely loved his salad. He said it was the most flavorful salad he ever had. I am not a fan of cabbage but I tasted it and he is right, the flavor was unbelievably good. This was the best thing we tasted on our visit. I also tried a bite of his Mac & cheese and it was not something I would order here. I got an overwhelming taste of onion, which is not my favorite thing. Hubs thought it was ok, but not the best he's tasted. I was very excited to try the cashew curry. Unfortunately, it fell flat of my expectations. I expected a complex flavor profile with lots of layers. I got the earthiness & umami. But not much else. The veggies were good. But the lobster was chewy/rubbery in texture. I added Carolina Gold rice and it was ok, but sort of consistency of day old rice without a lot of flavor. It was very filling though, so we skipped dessert. Overall, service was 4 or 5 stars but the food (other than the salad) just fell a little flat for us. Not sure if we caught them on an off night.

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    Beautiful and clean dining room
    Beautiful and clean dining room
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    Oxtails with tomato gravy
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    A seasonal special cocktail, based on corn whiskey and espresso
    Saigon Cafe

    Saigon Cafe

    4.3
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    The first time I came here, it was pandemic, the tables and tables stacked to the side, and they…read moreonly had take out. But what's a desperate for pho girl going to do in Bluffton?? The takeout was neatly packaged and deconstructed (I just got the pho tai), and you put it together at home. It was quite good! Fast forward when pandemic started to let up and the tables were out and you could eat in. Wow, well the eat-in experience was just way more enjoyable. But I really just enjoyed ordering food at sitting for a change. The workers are super nice and accommodating. It gets busy here at times! And no surprise... as the only pho business in town! Now is it the best pho I've ever had? No, but it is quite good and I'm not going to be picky! They have the basics plus some. Wish they had the coconut juice and smoothies, but I rather have the good food. We come here almost weekly, if not more! Warning however, don't expect big city cheaper prices. This is the only pho in town and they charge in line with it. What we order for 2 adults and a kid is *almost* twice what we'd pay even in CT. But it's good enough to warrant it. If there's ever another decent pho place that comes to Bluffton however, it might be beneficial competition for diners. A big draw... their pork dumplings are AMAZING!! My daughter and husband loves them so much, they insist on their own appetizer each. They are so well crisped all around and just so tasty. Definitely recommend! Also, I always end get their regular beef pho (pho tai) and we get my daughter the chicken on broken rice. (Oddly it's not actually on the menu, but they have it). It's like sliced up thin chicken in a delicious seasoning that's sweet but also a tiny bit of a kick. My daughter hates spicy but still eats this! It comes with a sweet sauce (one similar to the kind that you pour on a bun (noodle) salad dish), and my daughter likes to dip the chicken slices in it. I keep thinking I'd branch out to try other dishes, so maybe I will eventually! If you are hungry for pho, or some other great dishes, definitely come here!

    Great lunch options. Delicious and great service. Little gem in Bluffton. The wonton soup broth…read morewas perfectly balanced.

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    Shrimp salad
    Large pho bowl (rare meat flank and meatballs) and two vegetable spring rolls

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    Large pho bowl (rare meat flank and meatballs) and two vegetable spring rolls

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