It was fine. It could use an update inside though. Seating area needs some help but the food was…read morecooked well and the options were ok. I appreciate the care they took in offering ways to prevent germ spread in the food prep area. Front of house was helpful.

Interesting place. Large and empty on a Friday night. By which I mean there was literally no one…read moreelse eating there or picking up an order. But we ate and enjoyed. So: I kept to a two plate limit - actually brought both plates with me on the initial fillup so that I didn't have to go back - but for just $2 more you get anything you want. The pricing structure is reasonable, allowing less food for a single plate and the ability to bring home if you can only eat a small amount of a plate (there are such people, trust me). Other than water chestnuts they were stocked with every food listed on the tray. Wasn't sure on the meats but the seafood was definitely prefrozen. Not the levels of food I'm used to at Mongolian grill. (okay, it's been 20 years since I used to Fire & Ice, that's my last memory). But the cooked food? All's well that ends tasty. I did go for the frozen seafood and enjoyed a plethora of mussels, squid, and octopus (I kept the shrimp out). Went veggie by veggie on plate #1 to meet the most authentic mix I could manage (a lot of American tastes in the "buffet"). Plate #2 was a heap of seafood and 1 or 2 other things that didn't fit with the veggies. Got it all fried up with a generous amount of hot oil to impart heat and taste. Woo. And I noticed too late there are spices on the end of the buffet, but I think I'd rather have my sesame seeds sprinkled raw on top (extra flavor) compared to roasted and mixed in. So that worked in my favor. Staff attended to refilling my drink, good. We actually didn't walk out with a single bite left on our plates, or a single ounce of hunger left in our stomachs. There you have it: a decent change from most NC fare, and you won't be standing in line to enjoy it.

I work just down the street from red pepper. This has become my favorite and go to spot in Raleigh…read more I am very big on Asian food and I have yet to find a place better than this. I have tried many things but find myself getting the string bean beef almost every time. It is very well priced for lunch and also comes with an egg roll. Highlights for the menu: String Bean Beef, Hunan beef, Singapore rice noodle, Curry noodle soup. You cannot go wrong with any of these! The food is always very consistent and always received in a timely matter.

Service was easy, no complaints there. Singapore rice noodles were good but different , it doesn't…read morehave curry, instead it's like a soy sauce. Also the spicy actually isn't spicy at all for the 5 star spice I wanted. Okay portion , two meals was about 30$. A little worth the price but just wishing the curry was incorporated into it . Overall not bad.

Reviews often times reflect individual preferences. I decided to proceed with finally giving Crazy…read moreFire Mongolian a try despite the poor reviews. The staff at the front desk was warm and welcoming. As for aesthetics, there is room for improvements. Needs brighter lighting. Crazy Fire Mongolian is a create your own fusion stir fry. Thoughts of cross contamination and meats sitting out was concerning. Upon arrival I looked over the bar. Everything appeared properly chilled directly on an iced Buffett station. The Raw meats were separate from the vegetables. Each item had its own utensils in its container. I went with the two bowls for 16.99. I used one bowl for meats. After cooked the grilling station individual added fried rice that I requested. My other bowl was for veggies with Lo Mein noodles. A veggie lo mein was my thought process. There was a decent variety of vegetables. I topped both bowls with light garlic oil and Mongolian sauce before taking it over to be cooked. Everything had a smoky grill flavor and it was mildly spiced since I didn't use much. I enjoyed it! I had plenty of leftovers that I brought home. The buffet bar: all of shrimp did not appear properly deveined. I do not recommend the shrimp. I enjoyed: spicy chicken , regular chicken, beef and pork. All were very good with my fried rice. I found that I needed more light directly above my table. It was very dim. Overall, no other complaints. I am glad I tried Crazy Fire and had my own experience. Crazy Fire was a quiet and offbeat vibe that I actually enjoyed. Two meals under $20 with leftovers is a real deal.

This is an interesting concept place…read more The hostess and servers were very nice. Concept is you pay for 1 bowl for $15 or 2 bowls for $18. You fill up each bowl with whatever meats, vegetables, sauces and seasonings they have available at the bar. You walk your raw ingredients to the Mongolian stove and they cook it for you. After it's cooked they will plate it for you and ask if you want white or brown (which I think is just simple rice just seasoned with soy) and hand you your plate and you can take it to your table to eat it. They had noodles on the bar so I did noodles and stuff first. The second time I just did protein and veggies and then got my rice after it was cooked and had fried rice. It's a decent price for decent food. I would possibly visit again.

I came when they first opened and their quality hasn't changed. When they first opened the bbq part…read morewasn't installed but it didn't matter. Now they have that so it's an option for anyone who wants to grill their food.

It was so yummy! Best Korean food I have had in NC hands down. We live in Greensboro but after our…read morefirst bite definitely will be coming again. Cheesy corn, steamed egg, every meat we had, even the radishes were just right! The service was nonstop attentive and the weekday lunch prices are a steal! Picture evidence there were no survivors.

Me and my familyhave been going here since I was in middle school and I have watched the owner…read morechildren grow up but the new people that are in the location helping her out are rude and argumentive. They are not making the food how her and her husband used to make the food I miss them running The taste of China on 5th avenue because now the feel and this taste is not the same the people that's running or not so nice, cooking the food too hard, the fried rice not even made with veggies anymore, I get more bread then chicken.I just not in love with the new taste of China and the people that she has running it.

My son ordered General Tso's Shrimp large and Sesame Chicken large for me, to go…read more His shrimp was soggy and nasty. My chicken was soggy and nasty and swimming in water. They charge $2 to pay with a card. I said son, "stick with Emperor's Choice in Clayton." For years, excellent food and no extra charge to pay with a card.

Customer service was great from the greeting to seating. The food was mid at best. I was confused…read moreby the layout of bars and the Mongolian station is very limited with options and sauces. In my opinion my food was not grilled long and I ended up taking a bite of a chicken wing. I'll be sticking to Crazy Fire Mongolian for sure.

I've been here twice now, first time was when they just opened, which was really good. This time…read moreleft a lot to be desired. First impressions count and walking in I noticed lots of weeds and garbage around the building. The buffet section was really bad this time. Half the food was not hot, and it was all dried out, fried food. The fish tasted bad. The grill section was about what you'd expect, it's cooked fresh and is the only redeeming quality of this place although even that tastes weird, like the meat is old. The lunch price isn't bad, still $13, but I honestly wouldn't come back.

I got recommended this place as one of the best/only indochinese places around Durham! Stopped by…read morefor their Thursday lunch buffet and it was great. The price was really good, especially for the variety and quality of food. Everything was well seasoned, loved the dry chili chicken, super flavorful. The space inside is big and spacious and didn't feel crowded. Service was efficient too. They refilled the buffet trays pretty frequently and cleared plates, so the table never felt cluttered. The virgin mojito was so refreshing as well. Overall, a solid spot for lunch.

My third time enjoying Wok On Fire with family, and the Indo Chinese food is consistently…read moredelicious! Loved the corn appetizer, which is perfectly crispy and savory! The shrimp spicy mayo appetizer was also fantastic. Burnt garlic fried rice and chicken were excellent! Noodle dish was great! The masala soda was sooooooo good with chaat seasoning.

I've always been a fan of Mongolian BBQ. And as I'm trying to increase my protein intake, and I was…read morewas I'm the middle of an 8 hour delivery day, I decided to try Crazy Fire. I came in around 1 on on a Saturday and there was maybe one other customer in the restaurant. Not a great sign. I didn't get a menu, I was just shown directly to a booth. I had seen online it was 13 dollars for all you can eat so that was my expectation. As I walked, I saw there were were cleaning supplies on different tables. Piece of advice... thank you for cleaning, but don't leave the chemicals and rags out in plain sight. I went to the buffet three times. Food was fine, standard for this kind of restaurant, though I wish they had the seeded bread that other Mongolian places have. And I was charged 26 bucks for the food. Turns out they charge one amount for one bowl, another amount for two bowls, and another amount for all you can eat. I've never heard of a place doing this. I did find a menu by the sushi area and it reflected the 10 and 13 dollar prices for the buffet. I mentioned it to my waiter and he said those are menus from before covid. Ok... that was 6 years ago and it was over 4 years ago, if I'm being kind. They have 6 plus year old menus there! I felt really misled. I won't be returning.

So it's been about 2 months since I last visited. Love the umami flavor of their house hot sauce…read moreand the need to overstuff the bowl was hard to avoid . Look, it's an acquired flavor, ambiance and presentation. Last minute decision and I ate alone. Set realistic expectations before you visit, then again, it's what I do where ever I go. That said, the food was great and as always, the service was good and will continue to visit in doses.

Brewery Bhavana was the first dinner spot I tried in downtown Raleigh after moving here and let me…read morejust say it was a truly tasty experience. I brought a friend who came into town and we were craving dim sum. The ambience was relaxing, the food was stellar, and my friend and I had an amazing time. Our waiter was very helpful in guiding us through the menu (because I was wayyy too indecisive) and even took our picture at the end of the night.

Highly recommend making a reservation! Our reservation was at 9pm on a Saturday night and the…read moreentire restaurant was PACKED! I was really surprised that even at that hour the whole restaurant was busy. The interior was stunning!! I loved the lighting fixtures and drappy curtains. I would say that I didn't like that they dimmed the lights sooo low that I could barely see my food or my friend across the table. There's mood lighting and then there's "I can't see lighting" and it was definitely the latter, which I didn't care for. The food was absolutely amazing!!!! 10 out of 10, the staff was also incredible! Can't wait to come back for more! My favorite was the Pork & Chive Shumai (dumplings with caviar) it was my first time trying caviar and I loved it. I didn't like the seafood dumplings as much as I expected. They were really good. I just loved the pork ones more. The beef and crab rice was also EXCELLENT!!!! Well worth the price. Beautiful place.

I used to come here multiple times a week before I moved away but now that I moved back home I…read morestill find myself coming here multiple times a week! The food is always fresh and well prepared. I always get D7, which is the perfect amount of spice for me. The rice is really good not soft and mushy like some places. Not too sure why the reviews for this place aren't higher, but definitely give them a chance. Happy to be back to be a regular again! The service is always great everyone working there is nice and kind and it's a nice place to sit down and grab lunch, sometimes I come and do a little bit of thrift thing nearby and then grab a bite

Bali Hai is the GOAT! If you don't like this place, it's cause you're making your bowl wrong! User…read moreerror. It's Mongolian bbq and you fill your bowls with whatever meat and veggies you want. You also get to pick what kind of sauce and the level of spice you want. B10 all the way. It's something about the way each morsel of veggie and meat gets perfectly cooked and the incredible sauce it's mixed with that makes this place different than the rest! The fried rice is the perfect accompaniment to the meat and veggies. We're long time lovers of this establishment. Definitely try it out and don't be shy with adding your veggies in!