Beautiful ambiance. Great service. Servers were polite, upbeat, informational, helpful and just made the experience amazing. Thank you! The food was good. Every dish was very tasteful. I had a craving for heat, so I added chilli oil to every other bite. The cabbage was surprisingly very good and something I'd like to learn how to make myself. read more

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This was our 2nd dinner and stop of the night after our first dinner on St. John's Island was woefully wanting. Went here with my vegan friend who absolutely loved everything here. Just one look at our picture and you can see that not only is everything so saturated and intoxicatingly rich looking and tasting, the variety of dishes and ambiance all brought the house down. The scallion noodles were really good BUT my mom's are better. I do still appreciate the crunchiness of the fried scallions and the tanginess of the oil sauce but I wanted a slightly thinner, more slippery noodle and the inclusion of sesame seeds and fried shallots for a more well rounded flavor profile. Their general Tso's tofu dish was absolutely delicious. Their kung pao mushroom dish leaned towards the saltier side but was still incredibly appetizing. I got the Cantonese egg noodle with cha shao pork slices. The pork, while tasted and looked great, was cut way too thickly. They also could've used a bit more heat and time on the grill. The entree portions were big but the scallion noodles were tiny. Our server was personable but did get our bill mixed up with another table. Besides that, I did appreciate his recommendations and commentary. Loved this place and it ended up being our favorite restaurant in Charleston so that was high praise. read more

Beautiful South - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Overpriced "Experience," Under-seasoned Food Don't let the aesthetic fool you. We came for drinks and apps, and every single thing we ordered was a massive letdown. The pork dumplings were trash, and the ribs had absolutely zero flavor. I tried exactly one rib out of the three, realized they weren't worth a dime of my money, and asked to send them back. Instead of professional service, the server looked me dead in the face and told me they don't take things off the bill because "you're paying for an experience." I didn't realize the "experience" included paying full price for food that isn't seasoned and a rude attitude when you point it out. If you're looking for a place in Charleston that actually respects your palate and your wallet, go literally anywhere else. Drinks were good read more

Beautiful South - Ribs - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I've been to this place a couple times now and have enjoyed myself each visit. I've sat at the bar for drinks and dinner each time. The bartender has been great; quick, friendly and accomodating. The food is good too. I'll definitely return. read more

We checked out beautiful south in downtown charleston and loved our experience! We went at 5:15 on a wednesday in january- so expectedly, there weren't very many guests there. The staff were all very personable and friendly, adding to our experience. The menu is family style, everything is meant to be shared. I would describe the menu as a unique twist on Chinese food. Authentic flavors but modernized. We loved the small plates- the crab rangoon "chip and dip" style was unique, and the dumplings were delicious. The drink menu was also very unique and had a wide range of flavors. Overall we will be back! read more

Beautiful South - Crab "Rangoon" - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Sunday Brunch at Beautiful South is a must do for locals and visitors of Charleston! Their Dim Sum menu is AMAZING!! Our Dim Sum Favorites: Scallion Pancake w/Egg Hong King-Style French Toast Beef Dumplings Steak Chow Fun Cumin Lamb Burger Char Siu General Tso Chicken Jade Mountain Classic Mimosa Yes!! We tried a lot and even had enough for leftovers the next day. Their portion sizes are large and everything was delicious! Be sure to check them out for yourself. read more

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Beautiful South is a perfect date night spot with great service, ambiance, delicious dishes, and unique cocktails. The matcha cocktail was unlike any drink I've ever had. The dining experience was fun and easy especially for a date night, because they recommend you choose a few dishes to split. This allowed us to try a few different things and share. We also ordered pork dumplings which I did not snap a photo of, but they were pretty fantastic! Overall great experience at Beautiful South! read more

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I am so late writing this review because I visited Charleston six months ago, but I definitely wanted to talk about one of the best restaurants. I ate it while I was there. Beautiful south is a very beautiful nice casual spot. You could easily get dressed up or be dressed down to visit and enjoy some good food. I went with some friends and we enjoyed a few appetizers like the five spice dry room, ribs and dumplings, as well as the crab Rangoon dip, which was personally one of my favorite things. The crab Rangoon dip had big pieces of crab meat in it, not that imitation crab either. As far as the food went, everything was absolutely amazing. And the portions were big. Definitely had some leftovers to enjoy at our Airbnb the next day. Prices were affordable. The staff was very nice and answered all of our questions since we were out of town and didn't really know much about the restaurant. They gave awesome suggestions and recommendations. The next time I'm in Charleston I will definitely make sure to come back and visit Beautiful South but it's delicious food. read more

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Tried out Beautiful South in downtown Charleston. This place is not only gorgeous inside the food is also amazing! Their food is family style so everything is made to be shared! Some of my favorite are the Crab Rangoon, Shanghai-Style cucumbers, scallion oil noodle, kung pai mushrooms, and the Teochow style green beans! Also check out their drink menus my favorites were the Foshan and The side of Paradise! Honestly all of these options were a 9.5-10/ 10 for me! Definitely a must place check out when you're in Charleston! read more

I've visited beautiful South twice. The first time it was ok. Our food came quickly and service was fine. The second time it took over 20 minutes just to get greeted at our table and the food was just ok. The chicken was just ok. The green beans were the best thing we ate here. Everything else was just meh. I wouldn't come back. read more

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This place had a very cool, new vibe to it. However, after thinking over the food, I would give this 3/5 You can get much better Asian food elsewhere. The peppered beef was just that, extremely peppery. I did enjoy the Hong Kong noodles but it wasn't knock your socks off. I had reservations here so we were sat immediately. However, the table behind us had a little kid that was running around screaming. read more

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Absolutely loved the noodle dish we got for happy hour at the bar and the Black tea-tini. Dumplings are good but compared to the noodle dish not excellent. Would find back in a heartbeat! read more

We went on a more adventurous outing with some vegan friends, so we had a mostly vegan meal. We had several meals from the menu, but substituted the meats with tofu. We selected seven different dishes and are buffet style, everything was delicious and flavorful. read more

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I like this upscale Chinese place! The ambiance is rather romantic and classy. The ingredients were fresh and the flavors clean. I went with some girlfriends and we shared several dishes Including the eggplant, moo goo gai pan, mushroom shumai. The service was good. Overall a great experience and I'd go again. read more

Beautiful South - Shumai - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Fun for a group night out! Easy parking right across the street. Our waiter was awesome for a bigger table. Lots of tasty options to share - the eggplant was a hit. read more

I went to Beautiful South for dinner around 6pm on a weekday and it wasn't too crowded, so we were seated right away. Our server was nice but newer, so she didn't know a ton about the menu. We ordered a couple of things and nothing really stood out to us. - Crab rangoon dip was creamy and good, and we enjoyed it paired with the crispy wonton crackers - The shrimp toast was just okay - all you can really taste is the oil and how fried it is - The scallion oil noodles were fine, but kind of one-note and didn't have any special flavor - The mongolian beef was just okay as well, but you get tired of it pretty quickly since it's the same base flavor over and over Besides the crab rangoon dip, everything was pretty one-dimensional and lackluster. Definitely Asian fusion cuisine that may be good if you haven't had any of these dishes before, but not worth going if you've eaten decent Asian food. Restaurant has great decor, but I wouldn't choose to go back. read more

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We had a wonderful dinner at Beautiful South on New Year's Eve. This modern Chinese restaurant serves an upscale experience of southern Chinese cuisine, dim sum and craft cocktails. The dinner menu offers many great options suitable for sharing. We had shrimp & pork shumai, Kung Pao mushrooms, and Lap Yuk cabbage as starters. Each one delivered flavorful bites, and satisfying taste. Then our entrees were Ginger Chicken and General Tso's chicken. While the ginger chicken was good, it was well surpassed in texture and flavor by General Tso's chicken. If you want jasmine rice, order just one serving as it is plenty. Our service was good, with Chelsea taking care of us throughout our dining experience. We had been to Beautiful South earlier in 2025 and had just an ok experience. So we were skeptical at first on this visit. But I am glad we returned as we had a much better experience. The food was the significant key part, and made us appreciate the night. read more

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I got the vegan black pepper tofu. It was very good, don't get me wrong, but it was neither spicy nor flavorful. They didn't have hot sauce so I added chili oil, but the bottom part wasn't very spicy either! I also didn't like that every table who ordered after me was told there was a long wait for white rice because of a "big" table. Asian restaurants should never run out of white rice, and the table wasn't very big. read more

Beautiful South - Black pepper tofu - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Visited Beautiful South for the first time as the restaurant I selected for my 21st birthday dinner. The food was amazing, the dishes we chose were excellently prepared, presented and we only needed a few of the family style dishes to satisfy my large party. The sake flight was creative and delicious. Our server was kind and attentive. I Overall a fantastic experience. read more

When making a reservation for this restaurant I went off of Google review not knowing the reviews on yelp weren't as good. Our reservation was at 7:15 on a Thursday, the food was excellent, pork dumplings were fresh with favorite, the shrimp human although small was great with favor. The Char Siu fried rice was great I wish they had more options for meat but the pork was really good , the black pepper steak made me want to slap someone in a nice way it was so freaking good, whomever season those veggies like that needs to come home with me! Cocktail constellation teapot punch was refreshing and sweet, the sea drinking cities was good and strong but beware of the duck fat washes it has an after taste., the service was great our waiters were on top of it and the restaurants is a beautiful vibe. If I visit again I would definitely come back! read more

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One of the best Chinese dinners we've had in Charleston ever. A very cool vibe, everything was fresh and delicious. The chili oil that is on the table will enhance every single dish. We will definitely be back!! read more

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I'm surprised by the amount of hate for this place. I was quite satisfied with the food. They have chili crisp on the table to spice up anything that needs a kick. The beef dumplings were the standout. I loved the chili sauce although some might be turned off by the strong flavor of red vinegar. The dry rubbed pork ribs were excellent...the skin was very crunchy and the meat fell off the bone. The bar is beautiful and the drink menu is quite impressive. The service was a bit lacking. all were polite and friendly but it's obvious management doesn't train the staff well. They knew virtually nothing about the food. They don't work well together. My water was empty for 10 minutes and no one cared to refill me. Dirty dishes weren't cleared and we ran out of napkins. We had to ask several times for basic things that good service would have anticipated. read more

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We came for Sunday's dumpling dinner and our server was so quick, helpful, and attentive with our order. He was able to explain each dish and gave his food recommendation from this restaurant. The food came pretty fast and thats a plus. We really enjoyed the dumplings, lo mein, and shumai. The sticky rice, dry ribs, and char siu bao just okay. Their coctail was pretty good. I also like the ambience of this place. Pretty good Chinese food. read more

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Food was very tasty. And a perfect portion size, enough to eat in one sitting. Service was nice and speedy. Ambiance was 10/10, I love the decor!! read more

Beautiful South - General Tso's Chicken and House-made Char Siu Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Came here on a Friday at 4 PM and it was totally empty. We bellied up to the bar and the bartenders were so fun and friendly. We ended up ordering a pork dumplings and spicy Hong Kong noodles. The noodles had bits of charred pork in it, which were a little too chunky for my taste, but the noodles and the mixed vegetables were so yummy! The pork dumplings were a great starter and had six dumplings in them so enough for two people. Our server made sure to give us some chili oil to drizzle on them and elevate the taste just a little bit more. read more

Beautiful South - Handmade Pork Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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$34 later, I got an appetizer and a beautiful cup of ice. I was the only customer in the restaurant. The vibe? Empty gallery meets overpriced lounge. The hostess was the manager (surprise), and his energy? As watered down as the drink. I asked if the flowers on the stand were real -- he said, "I didn't buy them." Okay sir, noted. The happy hour? Turns out it's only at the bar and only on select drinks -- something they forgot to mention until I was already seated. When I said the drink tasted like melted hotel ice, he offered to remove it from the bill with the enthusiasm of someone handing over a kidney. I declined. Out of pure pride. Then came the 3% "service" fee. What service? It's giving: $15 for ambiance and attitude. read more

Beautiful South - My $15 "craft cocktail" -- mostly ice, barely mezcal, and a sprinkle of disappointment. Total bill: $34 after a surprise 3% "fee. - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Are they doing me a favor by allowing me to dine at their restaurant? Requires $25 **per person** cancellation fee to make a reservation which is weird for this type of restaurant experience and also super difficult with baby-sitters who cancel on you (you can cancel before a specific time without penalty but it's well before the sitters cancel on you typically)... this spot had been on my radar since they opened and this cancellation policy made it so this was the first time we could finally go. Modern simple interior. Food was okay but I prefer Kwei Fei (sister restaurant) and I know if I arrive there around opening time with my entire family we'll get a spot. read more

This place really needs a better rating than it has. We were tourists without a car and vegan so really at a disadvantage with finding options. You could smell the food from a block away and we immediately got hungry. The place was busy on a Sunday night during a holiday weekend. We were greeted by a few of the staff and given a 15 minute wait time since we didn't have a reservation. There's a bench to sit at in the front where you have a view of the chefs hard at work and outside seating that we took advantage of. We got all of the vegan dishes, the rice noodles and the congee was so flavorful. A different server dropped our food and told us how the chef was inspired by New York and traveled to Asia to study. You could taste the education and love put into the food. It is small plates and after only eating bagels all day we demolished five plates between two of us. The tables next to us all had to go boxes so this must be us being super hungry and not really having a place or time to reheat. We got to turnip cakes and they were slightly less crispy than I'm used to, but solid. The rice cakes were the best things we had during our trip and I wish we got more than one order. Had the Chinese broccoli and the vegetable baos and they were good too. Service was truly so lovely. Everyone who dropped off food was so kind, I do wish they checked in a little more with us. We had to ask for spoons because no one dropped them off. Everyone did say bye to us, which was nice. Would come back here again. Environment is dark so good for a date night or girls night. We had drink plans after so didn't get anything besides food and all of the drinks looked really good. read more

Beautiful South - Congee - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Probably the greatest thing here is their happy hour. You can get a martini with two beef dumplings and it's the combination you never knew you needed. Their noodles and dumplings are some of my favorite in Charleston. The beef dumplings have slightly more flavor than the pork but both are great options if you're a dumpling fan (and I am). Highly recommend the cucumbers they are a little spicy but so good. The crab rangoons are served as more of a dip than your traditional Rangoon but it comes full of crab ... and zero complaints here. The environment is sexy. It's dark inside and a great place for a date night. Their happy hour is Tuesday - Saturday (yes it happens on Saturday!) from 4-6 but you can't order off the full menu until 5pm so plan accordingly. read more

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The smells as you walk down the street are amazing. The restaurant has a cool look, upscale mixed with casual. I'd say it was very dark, a little too dark for my liking. The waitress was great, super helpful at explaining the menu and all the different options and what best to order. It's not your typical apps and entree style place, the menu is designed to be shared. So it can be a little different than normal. These types of places seem to be getting more popular in Charleston. Candidly I'm not a fan. The food is good. It's basically Chinese take out done professionally. It didn't wow me, I wasn't eating anything mind blowing but it was very good. The pork belly was sweet and I would have preferred it crispy. All the vegetables were amazing. The pepper beef was great, although I'd have prefer more beef and less veggies. The crab Rangoon dip is a nice twist, it uses real crab so don't expect your typical taste. The wonton chips were so crunchy they burst into a million crumbs as you use them. Not to mention covered in oil so it was kind of a pain to eat. Even though it tasted great I found myself wishing it wasn't so messy. I don't know why they couldn't just make them like regular crab rangoons. That filling would be amazing. This seems like a cool place and I think with time could be a really awesome spot for dates or a nice dinner with friends. Not sure it beats out other spots downtown as far as taste though. read more

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Such a fab Asian spot! Right off King Street, this place was amazing. Super flavorful and great ambience. Went for lunch on a Monday and had great service. read more

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I came here for a date and we ordered the Shanghai Style Cucumbers, Black Pepper Steak, and Spicy Hong Kong Noodles. Loved the cucumbers! A fan favorite for good reason. The black pepper steak was delicious as well - good chunks of meat for sure. The noodles were good but definitely not spicy whatsoever (I'd say the cucumbers had more spice than the noodles, maybe they forgot to add it??) My date is not a spicy food guy and found the cucumbers to have a nice heat and didn't think the noodles did. Still very good but I was expecting spicy noodles. I would come back again though as the food was tasty and the service was great! read more

Really enjoyed our Christmas Eve meal here. Lovely decor, parking close by, good tunes, and plenty of food. The cocktails were on point! In fact I think that's what I look forward to going back to get - cocktails and apps at the bar. Sadly dishes were hit and miss. Favorites being the dumplings, black pepper steak, winter vegetables,and cucumbers. Our most disappointing item was the General Tsos- it had no crunch at all. Usually a family favorite but it was left barely touched. The green beans were also odd- not like regular Chinese spicy dry fried beans. They had an odd texture soy or seaweed component we didn't care for in taste or texture. The Hong Kong noodles had great flavor and bok choy. But not enough noodles. I look forward to trying this spot again on a non holiday meal. And to discovering some new favorites. read more

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Stellar dim sum on Sundays. Seriously amazing, original food with great flavors. The ambiance is very cool and industrial, with the quality of the food just topping it all off! Highlights were the Hong Kong French toast and the mushroom Congi. You really can't miss this place on Sundays because it only comes once a week! read more

Beautiful South - Chinese Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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My new favorite place! Finally tried Beautiful South and we got the Bamboo Lettuce Wraps, Dumplings, + Lap Sa Carbonara. All PHENOMENAL. I am a fan of Kwei Fei and now I am an even BIGGER Fan of Beautiful South. Beautiful South has more Southern Chinese flavors which I am more partial to vs Kwei Fei is more Szchechuan (both very good in their own ways). Anways, best dumplings in Charleston, and trust me, I have tried a lot of dumplings. They also have a rotating menu plus staples so you can try new things. IT WAS SO GOOD I CAME BACK 7 DAYS LATER and got the TeoChew Green Beans, Claypot Clams, and General Tso. I am not a huge fan of General Tso in general so this is exactly what you think it would be (family style ordering). The green beans are great but the STAR is the Claypot Clams. Claypot rice, black bean clams with gorgeous aromatics. The service was excellent both times I went, everyone was so nice and informative. They were out of duck both times I went so that is my next goal here :) read more

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I love visiting Beautiful South. Oh this day we went on a Sunday so we order from the Dim Sum menu. I really love this concept because I'm all about sips and bites so I love small plates and appetizers so I can try a little bit of everything and they did not disappoint. The dumplings are always amazing this time I had the beef I also usually order the general chicken and that was good as always. This was my first time having the Jade Mountain and I was very curious about it because it includes a Matcha cream and it was delicious. I love being able to try something new and unexpected and it turns out to be delicious as well. iIt's absolutely beautiful in there. The food came out staggered so you didn't have to wait and you could eat as you go. Always looking for a reason to go back. They also have a really good happy hour. I've been there for that before and I've also been there during dinner so I'm a fan. If you can't tell already if you're ever in the area, they're definitely a great spot to grab a bite or two or three. read more

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My husband and I were looking for a cute happy hour date night and I have to say the happy hour at Beautiful South blew us away! We were the first to arrive at the restaurant so we got a great seat across from the bar. The darker tones and traditional table dressing make you feel both fancy and at home. As someone who's always on the lookout for a new dining experience, I was excited to try this modern spin on traditional Chinese takeout - and I wasn't disappointed. This place blends the best of classic Chinese comfort food with innovative twists, offering something for both the nostalgic and the adventurous eater.The menu has all the beloved staples we know and love, but with upgraded ingredients and creative interpretations. With the happy hour you can get a mini martini and 4 beef Dumplings. I loved my aviator it was delicious, the dumplings were nice. They didn't blow me away but they were nice. The regular menu is not available until 5pm so we sat and really enjoyed each plate before ordering our main courses. For an appetizers we got the deconstructed crab wonton and traditional Shanghai cucumber salad. The appetizers were definitely the best part of the meal by far. The flavors were all even not too salty or too saturated, perfectly balanced. I also loved how fun the idea of a deconstructed wonton was. For our main course we got the general tso chicken. It was okay. It may be because the flavors in the salad were so brilliant but the chicken to me did not stand out and the price point was high. Rice is not included so you can buy it for the side but we did not need it with how big all the options were. I will definitely be back for the cucumber salad and cocktails alone! Fun spot and the service was outstanding, extremely kind and one of the best parts! read more

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I don't know why this restaurant isn't rated higher, but the previous people don't know what they're talking about and probably enjoy Taco Bell. The shumai was soft and seasoned with a wonderful outer dough. The pork dumplings also had an incredible sauce as well as a soft steamed outer casing. The star of the show was the pork fried rice. I'm not a big pork guy, but it was so soft and seasoned. The fried rice was also not oily as well. Bring yo momma, auntie, uncle and your friends to this damn case. read more

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We enjoyed our first Beautiful South meal (takeout) and were impressed by BS's flavor parade. Simple, well-laid out, and intuitive menu. Delivery was well "kept," hot, and ready to eat. The General Tso had awesome flavor (without being salty), the Eggplant's soy sauce was awesome over rice, and the (show stopper) Golden Fried Rice was smokey and packed with flavor. Seriously, we were impressed with all the rice's ingredients, flavor, and how they all "got along." Most restaurants will phone the fried rice in, but BS puts their rice at the forefront. Next time, we'll add the shrimp and just make it our meal. Our main/only feedback is that we'd love to see BS try a traditional rangoon. While we understand the deconstructed "coolness" of what BS is going for, the wonton crisps were bland and flavorless. We used the chili sauce on the rice and (unfortunately) didn't enjoy the cooled down cream cheese. read more

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Before I share my first dining experience with Beautiful South, I can tell you that I will 100% try this place again. I will dine there again simply because I want to love it and give this venue another chance in case our initial visit was simply an 'off' night. Our visit to Beautiful South was not just a casual outing but a planned celebration for a birthday. We had made reservations weeks in advance, and as we stepped in at 5 pm on a Tuesday, we were greeted by a nearly empty restaurant, a stark contrast to what I had expected given the limited times available during booking. We were a party of three. We were led deep into the restaurant to a table set for four. When the food was served, it became evident that the table size was unsuitable for a party of our size, leaving us cramped and uncomfortable. The food was okay. It was not bad by any means but also not outstanding. Not for the prices associated with each dish. It's challenging to compare the food from one restaurant to another, even if it's the same type of cuisine because each chef prepares and presents their dishes uniquely. Since direct comparison is unfair, how should you evaluate the overall experience of a place? For me, it came down to flavor as it related to the menu descriptions, that ridiculously tiny table (our waitress ended up using the empty chair to rest the fried rice, I kid you not), and the level of service. When you book a reservation, they generally ask if you are celebrating anything special as the reason for your visit. I listed birthday. When the hostess greeted us, she confirmed this. Then, our waitress offered our birthday guest a 'present-e,' a beverage on the house. The drinks were delivered, our birthday guest enjoyed their 'present-e,' and we dined. After arriving home and reviewing our $250+ bill, I found not only was I charged for said 'present-e,' but I was billed twice for it. So, a party of three who ordered 3 drinks (not including the 'present-e' or so I thought), 2 appetizers (Pork Dumplings and Crab Rangoon), and three entrees (Sweet/Sour Pork, General Tso's and Mongolian Beef) ... $250+. We had much of everything left over except for the General Tso's, but nobody wanted to take anything home. I wasn't the only one who was 'meh' about the meal. The interior of the space has amazing vibes, though. Trendy, hip, romantic...it is incredibly comfortable if you're seated at the right table. read more

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