This was the best Chinese buffet around. The selections were bountiful. They even had delicious…read morefrog legs, coconut shrimp, and oysters. I was quite impressed with their old school creamy jello desserts, just like my Grandma used to make. My favorite part was the made to order stir fry. I did shrimp, mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts and noodles. It came out amazingly delicious. The set up and decor was very nice. Last, but not least, our waitress was quick to pick up our empty plates. I'd definitely go again to enjoy more of the buffet that I didn't have the chance to partake of.

Excellent food Great Service and the Ambience is incredible with the Diversity of Families that…read morecome to eat! The decor is so beautiful done by owner and workers shows the love and pride they have in the restaurant with the changing of the seasons there's nothing like this restaurant or any other when you come to Forest buffet and leave with a smile on your face and your belly full.

We stumbled upon this gem while out Columbia! I did a Yelp search looking for something different…read moreand this place did not disappoint! This is a fairly new little cozy restaurant so there were no crowds yet! Our waitress was doing double duty on the floor and in the kitchen so we had a little wait! We didn't mind that at all because our food made up for it! It was so delicious with amazing flavor profiles! I ordered the stir fried jerk chicken and my husband got the grilled salmon dinner! I have to say the food was definitely seasoned to perfection! I highly recommend them if you're looking for something different! The owner even came out and talked to us for a few minutes to ask how our food was! (I'm sorry I didn't get his name) Blessings to Soul Wok as their business gets off to a new start! See you on our next trip to Columbia!

From the owner: Come and experience the best food in South Carolina. We have the gourmet cuisine your tastebuds…read moreneed! Featuring dishes inspired by the finest Asian, European and Carribean flavors. Don't miss live music and spoken word on Soul Sundays!

The Dragon Room is one of those spots that just gets it. From the moment you walk in, the staff…read morestands out--super unique, welcoming, and consistent from the front of the house all the way back. You can tell everyone's on the same page, which makes the whole experience feel intentional and smooth. The small shared-plate setup is perfect if you like trying a little bit of everything, and every dish hits with flavor and creativity. Pair that with really solid, well-crafted drinks and you've got a place that's easy to settle into and hard to leave. Intimate, flavorful, and full of personality--The Dragon Room is definitely worth every penny.

I have to say it but it really isn't all that good. I feel like the food is trying to be a fusion…read moreof everything with no distinct taste. Though you do get a lot for how much you pay. Also the servers just weren't that professional. The restaurant itself was dark and cozy though.

Fun and clean and fast place to grab a meal in Columbia with lots of locations. Our food was hot…read moreand fresh and overall was ok. It could have used some more flavor and spice and the satay dipping sauce was pretty watery. The price points can't be beat and they have a lunch and dinner option of everything. You can add veggies and meat to any meal and overall we plan to go back.

Great fresh sushi rolls, hot flavorful soup, fried rice that's a perfect 10, bar attendants are…read moreskilled in excellent customer service. This is a great date night or solo lunch place. Really well run business.

This was my first time eating at Kao, and as someone who absolutely loves Thai food, I was really…read moreexcited to try it. The atmosphere was amazing, a cozy quaint spot in a what seemed to be a great part of the city. The bar was nice and overall decor of the restaurant was eclectic without feeling overdone. Our server (I believe her name was Havvy), was pleasant as well. We started with the crab rangoons and spring rolls. The crab rangoons were a 10/10, and the spring rolls were solid as well. I'd definitely order both again. I ordered the pad kapow, which is my go-to dish I like to start with at any new Thai restaurant. The presentation of the rice was really cute and the dish itself was rich and full of flavor. My husband ordered the pineapple fried rice with beef, it was phenomenal, just as flavorful and satisfying. We ordered cocktails as well, which were made perfectly, and since it was our anniversary, we treated ourself to the coconut cake. After the first bite, I wasn't sure about the cake, but by the second bite I was SOLD. If you're looking for a laidback, non-pretentious spot to enjoy a great meal, cocktails or even just a small bite, I definitely recommend.

KAO is a nice little date-night spot right off Main Street. It's "fancier Thai" kind of like Basil…read morewhich is located in Forest Acres. How did it hold up? Pros: - Fair prices (it is considered "fancier") - Fun cocktails - Food was great - Seating was nice and spaced out (not super close to anyone) - Cons: - Food Menu was typical for Thai I'd overall recommend KAO. It's in a great location for downtown (super close to the beginning of mainstreet) and it's a fun little date night. I had the drunken noodles with chicken and my date had shrimp/chicken padthai. They were both really solid. Not like...amazingly phenomenal, but a really tasty dinner. I recently went to 929 and was glad to not be sitting right beside someone. It was nice to be able to have a conversation without hearing other people's.

This is a popular place during lunch. Have good lunch deals. I ordered the hibachi chicken which…read morecomes with soup, salad veggies and rice. Perfect portion for lunch. Veggies could use a little more seasoning, but everything else is good. Service was great as well.

I love getting to come here. The food is always delicious and the service goes above and beyond. My…read morego to is the Spicy Thai Noodles. It's always super busy every time we go, but the staff always does a great job of getting our food out super quickly.

My wife and I tried Antai Asian Dining for the first time on a Friday night, and we were seriously…read moreimpressed. From the moment we pulled up, the exterior set the tone -- very clean and inviting. Even with the Friday night rush, the hostess was warm and welcoming and got us seated quickly and efficiently, which we really appreciated. Our waitress was outstanding. She was attentive without being overbearing, checked on us consistently, and helped guide us through the menu with great recommendations. We started with the lobster spring rolls and a salmon roll. The spring rolls were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with large chunks of lobster -- not skimpy at all. The salmon roll was some of the freshest sushi I've had in a long time. For my entrée, I ordered the walnut shrimp. The shrimp were gigantic, perfectly cooked, and the sauce was so good I literally slapped the table. No shame. We will absolutely be back. If you're looking for great Asian fusion with excellent service and fresh ingredients, Antai delivers.

Pros: Appetizers came quickly. Food was all delicious. Shrimp were clean and large in the Pad Thai…read more Orange chicken was enough to share. Cons: Terrible parking with very narrow spaces. Appetizers came quickly, but entrees were delivered only to 4 of the 6 people, leaving the other 2 waiting for over 15 minutes without food because sushi wasn't made in a timely manner (they weren't even that busy when we sat down). We asked for some accommodation and th3 waitress said that they wouldn't adjust the bill. I asked for the manager and she said she'd get him but she knew he would say no. Manager eventually came out and said, "I'll see what I can do." Don't leave your customers hanging like that. He ultimately DID make an adjustment to the check, so that was good, but the process to get there was unecessary.

We went here for brunch on Sunday. It's a nice clean restaurant they also have patio seating for…read morepet friendly area. Which was nice , the food was great . The breakfast burritos were delicious, the yogurt bowl was yummy plenty of fruit. The S'mores latte was delicious. The service was good , nothing exciting. So for this part of the review everything was good. (I had ordered the tres Leche pancakes because I was intrigued. When I got the tres leche pancakes I very disappointed there was no taste of tres leche anywhere on those pancakes , all I could taste was regular plain pancakes with syrup , it does come with plantains those were pretty good . I had thought that maybe they would put some tres leche in between the pancakes themselves. But no they were very dry. And the waiter didn't even give me the bacon that came with my pancakes ,I had to ask for it and if i didn't get the bacon.I would have been charged for the bacon . Waiter needs to be more aware of what comes with the plates. Anyway don't order the tres leche pancakes you will be disappointed. No stars for this experience) Overall the restaurant was nice and the other food we got was good.

Publico was fine, but it wasn't really my favorite Mexican experience. The chips, quesadilla,…read morefries, and tacos I got were pretty average as compared to other Mexican restaurants, and nothing about them really stood out. In addition, my waitress was nice, but I would've liked it if she was a tad more attentive. Although I didn't drink on this occasion, I've been to Publico in the past, and I will say that their margaritas are much better than comparable Mexican places. So, perhaps if you're looking for a Mexican place that has good drinks rather than great food, Publico seems like a nice option. As for the ambiance, it was a cool place. It was dimly lit, and they had TVs all over the back wall where you could watch the day's sporting events. The bar looked like it had a cool vibe as well, and they have a back patio that's perfect for outside dining. All-in-all, I'd probably go back and recommend Publico for drinks and ambiance, but would likely head elsewhere if I'm looking for great Mexican food.

My sister brought me here and said it's the best sushi in the area. I can't say I've tried any…read moreother places; however, it was definitely the best sushi I've had in a long time! I live in Columbus and haven't had the options like CO has. We shared a green papaya salad, and it was delicious! I would eat an entire bowl by myself. Don't forget to tear up the basil - it completes the flavor! We got the Lotus, Lemon, Firecracker, Sesame and Pork Belly sushi rolls. That is the order I would rank the rolls in flavor. It is a shame if anyone uses shoyu (sou sauce) or even wasabi when eating these rolls. The lotus has a rice paper wrap (for those who don't like seaweed) and an aioli on top that was so refreshing and flavorful. The lemon was honestly a very close second - maybe even a tie for first. I don't normally like salmon but it was so fresh and the lemon slice was refreshing and clean!

Wow, I had no idea that Forest Acres had all these yummy places! They are located in a shopping…read moreplaza kinds tucked away. We walked in and was seated fairly quickly. The decor was lovely, make sure you look up at the ceiling for the beautiful mural. The staff was very nice and accommodating. The inside was a really nice vibe, great date night or hang out. All the food was excellent and plentiful. We truly enjoyed our evening out at CO. They have perfected the dishes that we ordered for dinner! We will definitely return in the near future. .

929 has been on my Columbia bucket-list for probably five years or so. It definitely lived up to…read morethe hype. It's a nice little cozy - date night place that's fun to go to. Pros: - Fun menu! They truly have something for everyone - Excellent flavors - Spicy foods are actually spicy - You get your food really quick - Got seated very fast - Great drink menu Cons: Depending on where you sit, you sit really close to others. I got the Yaki Udon Noodles (spicy) with chicken. This was excellent and I'd absolutely get it again. Great flavors and great ingredients that work well together. My date got the Curry Udon with chicken. She really enjoyed it. Definitely a recommend. The appetizer's looked really good, too.

One of my favorite foods in this world is Korea's street food "tteokbokki". Chewy rice cakes,…read moresucculent spicy broth, delectable GOODNESS! When i tell yall I stand ten toes down on 929 Kitchen?! The bartender, Nick, is one of the coolest people I've met since coming into Columbia and im so glad I just happened upon this place. I, as a white person, was absolutely sweating bullets trying to down this dish (and I'm from Cajun country yall, spice ain't no thang for me) but woooowweee!! The restaurant itself is beautiful, the drinks were strong and delicious, and the servers/bartender were worth coming back alone. Thank you 929!