It's always a wonderful experience at Happy and Hale! Every location is consistent with their…read moreservice and care. My go to is the coco curry bowl, loaded with kale, rice, protein (I get the tofu), cabbage, chickpeas, and green curry. It's always fresh and delicious--not very spicy. And it's always filling--I typically eat it in one seating. Parking at this location is easy. Bonus for plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Worth checking out one of their locations!

Quite literally the best bowl I have ever had! The ingredients were fresh! The eating area, food…read moreline, and drink/condiment area was extremely clean. Staff were welcoming and extremely patient with my sauce experimenting. Ultimately my dining experience reminded me of a perfect summer day. I can't wait to go again!

Seriously one of the best restaurants I've eaten at, EVER. In my life! As a lifelong vegetarian, it…read morewas overwhelming to look at a menu and be able to order literally anything I wanted. I was also happy to see that, on top of that, there are lots of gluten free options--it can be kinda hard to find vegetarian AND gf at a restaurant, so that's a big bonus! I was with a group, so we tried a lot of different menu items, and everything we ordered was, like, the best thing we'd ever eaten. I dream of the soul rolls! And wouldn't be right not to order sweet tea. Andrew and his staff treated our table like we were royalty, so not only was the food incredible, we had an amazing experience, too. You can really tell the love and care that has been put into curating such an authentic, cool spot. Impeccable vibes.

"Delicious Vegan Food by South Square in Durham"…read more (Yay, this is my 500th review!) I was surprised to see I hadn't already reviewed this place even though I've eaten there multiple times. (Someone else said the same, so I wonder if their entry got reset.) Sitting near the Target, this place isn't much to look at from the outside, but the food is a gem. I came on a Saturday evening at 6pm, and it was hopping, but there were still tables available. It was a beautiful day, so a lot of people chose to sit in the outdoor bench seating areas, making more total available. One can order with a person at the counter, online, or via a tablet at the counter. I opted for the Baked Chkn poppers plate: Seven baked Chkn (fake chicken) bites served over yellow rice, topped with green onions and served with your choice of two sides (I went for mac & cheese and collards). My dining partner got the chkn sandwich plate with the same two sides. We got a number and found a table. The wait felt a little long-- it was over 20 minutes to get the food. But it was SOOOOO good when we got it! The server also brought us our drinks so we wouldn't have to wait the full time for those, which was nice. My plate was delicious. The chkn bites and rice had a curry flavor to them that was SO tasty. The texture of the chkn was pretty close to some sort of meat, albeit maybe not identical to chicken. I did wish there were more bites, but they did advertise is properly. It also came with a homemade honey mustard that I used as a dip and drizzle. I really liked the mac & cheese, too- it had some heat/ kick to it. My dining partner loved her chkn sandwich too. It was also the "right" amount of food-- not so much that we had leftovers but enough that we weren't hungry when we finished. Parking is sometimes a bit tight, but I've always found a spot. And the price is decent-- the plates hover around $20 each, which is not bad for top-tier vegan foods with two sides. Overall, really like this place, and happy to come back, even though I'm not vegan (or even vegetarian)!

My recommendation, get the 'Plato Típico Chapin'. It offers a mix of various Guatemalan specialties…read morelike Garnachas, pastelitos de papa and a stuffed poblano pepper. I like grabbing it for the stuffed poblano, but the Garnachas are wonderful too. The entire plate is FILLING and it pairs so nicely with what they offer at their salsa bar. Speaking of their salsa bar... The orange sauce is legendary, the grilled jalapeños are delicious and the pickled vegetables are tasty! That was so nice to have! Ambience is a mix between store and restaurant, so you can even take some Guatemalan treats to-go. Service is solid. Definitely worth a stop.

We live near by and have never tried so we stopped by today at lunch time and grabbed a few…read moredifferent dishes mostly appetizers. My favorite was the garnaches, the tortillas were so crispy and the ground sirloin was juicy and flavorful. All the veggies were super fresh and amazing. Some of the best taquitos I've had in a while. The Ceviche was our overall favorite just full of flavor and tastes very fresh. The inside is like a mini bodega and there is a dinning room with seating. They have a sauce and toppings bar. So many drink options as well. A hidden gem must try for sure. Our cashier said they have been here over 10 years and told us to come back to dine in for dinner one night and we most definitely will be.

Fast food Peruvian style place. Food is very good and staff are friendly and helpful…read more I've had chicken and salmon - both were good and they accommodated my request for cooking preference. Generous seating Recommend for (very) casual date , meal with friends and I think small children would do fine here.

Canastas chicken had a great variety with good priced options and delicious and bold flavors. I…read moreloved the fried rice with the chicken and plantains and the sauce was delicious! Everything paired well and the interior of the place was so nice!

This is a seat yourself spot with QR codes at the table to order food and drinks. They have few…read moredifferent sections to sit with lots of tables. This was my first time sitting inside since it was such a cold day. Food came out very fast and was good. The Burrito Bowl is a lot of food, and I had plenty for leftovers.

Positives: staff was really nice. There is a lot of seating for big groups. The garden is cozy and…read moresweet on a gorgeous day. Not so positive: parking can be tough, the lot is always packed. I think it is a shared lot because the restaurant was pretty empty during my visit today. i have visited twice now (jan 2026 & may 2026) and i order a decent amount of food for the table to share. Both times, every plate has been room temperature. Thats super disappointing especially since the Korean dishes we ordered are typically served very hot (and in clay pots). It would be fine if my food was even remotely warm, but that hasnt been the case for either of my visits. Our food took a very long time to come out, which would have also been fine had the food came out hot, so i am wondering why it took so long to send out cold food? Also, for some reason there was a strong odor of some sort permeating through the beer hall. I couldnt place what it was but it was not pleasant for me. I feel like i am rarely sensitive to smells but i had to spritz a perfume to mask it. It might've just been a cleaning product or something, not sure. Something to note is that you have to pay for the banchan here. This is typically served with your meals for no additional cost as they are considered 'essential' to your meal. So a charge for them was surprising for me.

First time here - great experience! It was easy to get a table for 7 for a 5:30ish Friday dinner…read more The staff were quick, attentive, and friendly. Food was really good and different. The burrito relleno was a unique vegetarian option - definitely recommend! I also had the house pineapple margarita. Great kids menu options too - my son had the taco and burrito combo.

I will always recommend this place! Listen, this is my go to spot, when I want some good queso with…read morechorizo and a good margarita! The food is always good, fresh, and the service is always on point. The mood is right if you have a significant other, it no pressure if you don't. It is still a good vibe! Enjoy!

The poke is very good, they have plenty of options of other non poke boxes too. Very flavorful. And…read morethe banh-mi sandwiches are great options too

Overall alright spot. Order was fast, they have a big area with tables and benches to eat inside,…read morebut I got my food to go. I'm not used to having eggplant in a bibimbap inspired dish, but it was cooked well and the sweetness balanced out the sourness of the kimchi. My egg was undercooked (the egg white was still runny). Overall I could see myself coming back, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

I have never come across a place that had so much potential, that fell so flat!…read more Durham is a need of a good restaurant with excellent burgers and beer! However, this place is not it. I ordered a burger to be medium and it came out almost completely raw. If you're gonna be a burger joint, then you better have an amazing burger. All the toppings were on point but the execution was not. The flagship beer was so flat that it was almost skunk. I understand now why the place was completely empty. It was just my wife and I. Not only was the food and drink subpar, but the prices were astronomical. We didn't get a full meal and it was $52. I don't see this place being open very long.

Sunday is crazy in the early afternoon, because kids eat free. There's also a board game group that…read moremeets here, but it all works out, if you can find parking. Food options range from burgers and chicken Sammie's to burritos. It's a bit pricey, but the ingredients are fresh and tasty. The beers are all great. Service is very friendly. You get a "Rock Star" flag for your table, rather than a number. The atmosphere is fun - there are many changing things on the wall to laugh about. I'm not gonna spoil them, but they are quirky and fun.

I just can't believe all these good reviews after I went to Peony for lunch about 1 pm on Thursday…read more There was not another soul in the restaurant save two employees. I ordered poke. It was mostly rice mixed with sad iceberg lettuce ( mixed greens ) and the toppings were skimpy. For $18 this was disappointing. It was supposed to have three proteins. I added radish, crunchy onion and edamame. It was sad. In addition to the toppings I ordered there was a bunch of ginger and a marble-sized glob of wasabi hiding in the mix. Glad I avoided being surprised by that. I took the photo after I'd eaten so you can see how much rice was still in the bowl. The waiter was super sweet. He'd do better at another job. I'll stick to Zen Fish. There everything is fresh and vibrant and the choices are more exciting. Plus, their mixed greens are actually 'mixed greens'.

I really wanted to like this place but there were too many things working against it during our…read morevisit, even though I had a gift certificate. First of all, the AC was not working on the night we visited so things did not get off to a great start. It was warm in the dining area. The lighting was dark (maybe to not add to the heat). We enjoyed our Thai ice teas and seaweed salad appetizer but found our entrees (angel hair special and marine couple) just okay -- nothing special. The scallops in the marine couple were pretty tasteless. The owner came by and chatted with us a little bit, which is always nice. We've had tastier food at other local Asian restaurants so we'll probably pass on coming back soon. We wish them well.

For a nice brunch this is definitely the spot. Walking in you order at the counter and grab a…read moreseat. Sunday afternoon this place was busy but not overwhelming. They had a few vegetarian options, I chose the vegan hash browns which was an excellent choice. Egg nog latte was okay. Left there very satisfied.

This was my first time visiting for lunch (I've been a few times for breakfast). It was really busy…read moreat lunchtime with a line to the door, but it moved pretty fast. I had the chicken salad sandwich. The bread was toasted on the inside and had some amazing crunch to it. The chicken salad had great flavor. There were a few chewy pieces I had to pick out, but otherwise it was really good. My husband had the chicken cheesesteak that was a weekly special. He also had a cold brew coffee which was pretty unique because they make them with cold brew ice cubes.