i dont necessarily think playing chris breezy in any restaurant is exactly appropriate but aye it…read moremade me and my girl laugh. 10/10 vibes in a 15/10 ramen spot. excellent customer service and pretty timely with getting out food.

Delicious food! We just picked up beef bowl, loaded fries…read moreand bubble coconut drink with tapioca pearls. Everything is veeery delicious! I asked the lady at the checkout to make my drink not too sweet and she made it IDEAL! Thank you so much!

We were planning to spend our Anniversary weekend in Hickory, so like always, I searched on Yelp…read morefor the best restaurants & reading the reviews on Umi, had my attention! I called & l/m 5 days ahead & the owner clearly states what times are available each day that week since they only have 5 tables. The owner called me back within an hour & confirmed our reservation. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the owner & she immediately wished us a Happy Anniversary & had 2 roses in a vase for us to keep. Very romantic & quiet setting. The Bibb salad with the soy & Yuzu dressing was delicious & so fresh! We had the smoked salmon roll, steamed lobster roll & tuna tataki and all were delicious! This husband & wife team restaurant is a hidden gem (it's tucked in a plaza behind a gas station, so at night, it may be easy to miss!). If you're a sushi lover & will be in Hickory, call in advance & make your reservation! We are already looking forward to our next visit in the spring when our daughter's lacrosse team plays LR!

What an experience. Only four tables in the restaurant, but the atmosphere is absolutely relaxing…read moreand romantic. Went here for an anniversary meal and I've never had better sashimi or sushi. You can tell everything is fresh and taste great.

What a shining gem in this Walmart shopping center!…read more The decor and atmosphere make you forget you're in Marion up in the mountains. The coy fish tank and sit up bar with all the little details make you feel like you're in a ramen bar in Japan. I ordered the mocha boba tea and really enjoyed it along side my pork bahn mi, the grilled pork did really well with the crisp pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and toasty French bread. Wasn't a huge fan of the spring roll, they were served Luke warm, I like the vermincili noodles cold. I would like to come back and try the extensive ramen menu, we just weren't in a hot broth mood this time.

Having recently returned to Western North Carolina after living in San Diego for 35 years one of…read morethe things we were prepared to give up was Pho. Well, life in Marion just got a whole lot better! We had dinner at Sakura a couple of weeks ago and have since returned two more times. I had the pho which is a traditional Vietnamese soup. The broth was excellent and the version I got had brisket and eye of round, it was delicious! My wife got the vermicelli and said it was authentic. We also had egg rolls which were also delicious! We haven't tried the Ramen but will eventually get around to it I'm sure. I highly recommend Sakura as the staff is friendly and the food is delicious!

I've been here now multiple times and it has been amazing every time. The red miso ramen is the…read morebest ramen I've had in the area. The owner had come over every single time to say hello and see if we needed anything. The wait staff is awesome. The restaurant is super cute. The food is very affordable, especially for the area. You have to try the soft serve ice cream with boba for dessert!

Decided to Yelp this last minute as We were starving after going on a date to the Lazy 5 Ranch. You…read morecan never go wrong with Asian. I'm obsessed with their food and culture tremendously!! This place received excellent reviews and seemed star worthy, so we went. As soon as we walked in, the young ladies at the front were smiling, friendly and professional. But the food was not what I expected. Some sushi rolls didn't have much of a taste which seemed very odd to me. Then some were really good. Crab rangoons were literally nothing special, so wouldn't get those again. I am not sure if we would return. If we did, I would only try the Ramen next.

I order pretty often from this place through DoorDash or UberEats. It's so consistent and I know…read morethat I'll get a quality meal every time. I highly recommend the pho with brisket, their chicken gyoza, their pho with short rib and beef, chicken vermicelli, and the mamas fried rice with either chicken or garlic prawn.

Stopped by Hello Me Vietnamese and was immediately impressed by the clean, bright welcoming space…read more It offers plenty of seating inside and out, which makes it perfect for a relaxed lunch. Our service was quick and efficient, and I found the prices very reasonable. Now let's talk about the real star of the show the broth absolutely stellar! Rich deep flavor clearly the result of a slow and intentional cook. It's the kind of broth that makes you take a pause between bites just to savor. The sausage (I think pork and maybe beef) in my bowl was another standout! It was deliciously spiced and balanced, adding a satisfying kick without being overpowering. The fillet was a bit underseasoned on its own, but once it mingled with that magical broth that issue faded into the background. . Overall Hello Me delivers comfort, flavor, and value. I'll definitely be back! Oh and the veggie Bahn Mi - spectacular!

Absolutely delicious food and quick service. We loved the spicy ramen and salmon bowlread more

Went on Valentine's Day at 7pm for the first time, we only had to wait for 22 minutes (projected…read morewait time was 30-35)! The space is cute. Spicy Edemamae was really good. Lychee cocktail was delicious, they garnish with an actual lychee. Kazoku black was okay. Too fatty for me. Took leftovers home and the broth completely congealed in the fridge, it was straight fat. I do love that I was able to swap ramen noodles for mung bean noodles which are gluten free. They do have one fully gluten free ramen bowl as well. Huge parking lot in the shopping plaza, easy to park.

Menya seriously exceeded expectations. I wasn't expecting this level of ramen, especially from the…read morevegan option--but wow. The broth had so much depth of flavor, honestly comparable to some I've had in Japan. You can sit at the counter or at a table, but I'd recommend the counter--it was fun watching them prepare everything. Really impressive spot and a great option even if you don't eat pork or beef.

I'm a ramen enthusiast who's tried numerous shops around town. I'm willing to splurge when the…read moreramen is worth it. The parking was a nightmare. We circled for about 10 minutes, fighting off three other cars, before finally finding a spot. We arrived just before opening on Sunday and were seated promptly. The place was clean, and the ordering process was straightforward. However, they nickel and dimed you for everything. We ordered two pork bun and black tonkotsu ramens with the recommended extras. The pork buns were small and came with shredded pork, which I don't like. The ramen was small for $18, and the flavors were okay. But something was off with the broth. When I asked our waitress for some chili sauce, she told us to order it through the app, which goes back to my previous comment about being nickel and dimed for everything. In total, our bill came to $67.55, which I thought was a rip-off for just okay ramen. I won't be returning because I've found much better ramen elsewhere at much lower prices.

Had a really nice dinner here. I easily parked in the shopping center parking lot which had plenty…read moreof space. We got a table for 3 on a Friday night (around 7) without an issue. We split the #4 chewy rice cakes appetizer which was delightful. It was mostly sweet but towards the end of each bite packed a spicy kick. I love the chewy texture of the rice cakes. I had a dolsot bowl for my entree. It was packed with beef, egg, and veggies. It was served hot, in a stone bowl, and was delicious! The restaurant filled up quickly but I don't think there was ever a wait. Service was quick and attentive!

We're so glad we made a stop at Dae Bak Korean Restaurant after coming back into Charlotte from a…read morelong road trip. On a chilly evening, this place was just the cozy spot we needed. We were seated right away, and the staff was super friendly from the start. The food was absolutely fantastic. We tried the bulgogi with rice and a mild sundubu, and the portion sizes were generous. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. We also really enjoyed the little side dishes--especially the kimchi, bean sprouts, and cucumbers. And the kids got a kick out of the steamed egg, which arrived so hot it looked like a little volcano steaming away. All in all, a fantastic spot to unwind and have a great meal--highly recommend

Both locations have slightly different menu's but both are top notch if you're into ramen and other…read moreJapanese related foods. The food quality, restaurant cleanliness and service is very good. Glad to have 2 locations to choose from.

If you like noodles, check this place out. And great on this chilly day…read more Friendly & quick service. Family friendly. And if you've never used chopsticks, fear not, they have these handy chopstick helpers. (See photo) Tried the Shoyou Ramen and Beef Udon. Good portions and tasty but if you want more noodles, you can buy extra

I live on the North side of Charlotte. Tip of it, to be exact. I'm about 15-20 mins away from…read moreBirkdale Village, give or take depending on traffic. I love sushi, & Kung Foo Noodle has some of the best in the area. The Lemon drop roll is my favorite. Since I normally get take out, this time I dined in & to my pleasant surprise, they serve chicken wings. I ordered some of those this go round as well as the rolls. Everything came out fresh, wings steaming hot, sushi super fresh. It was a packed house but the serve was still pretty good given the circumstances. Great food!

I used to come here frequently about 5 years ago but the quality has gone down since then. The…read morequality of the beef in the Lo Mein and the pork in the tonkotsu was not good. The flavor of the broth in the ramen was also not as flavorful as before. Also, my friend asked for a shoyu egg but got a regular boiled egg instead. Otherwise, the place has very cute decor and despite being small has a decent amount of seats including a back area with additional seating. The service was also decent and efficient.