Brewery Bhavana was the first dinner spot I tried in downtown Raleigh after moving here and let me just 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. read more

Awesome service. Beautiful restaurant. Inspired menu. All the things you want from an elevated meal with family, colleagues, or a love one. Highly recommend. read more

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Had lunch here with colleagues and it was delicious. If you're not planning to share dishes, this is likely not the best restaurant choice for you. We ordered both Dim Sum and the larger family-style dishes. The beef with peppers, green beans, pork buns, and seafood dumplings were all great! We also enjoyed the Chicken Lo Mein and the Tsao's Chicken. Others at my table raved about the Crab Fried Rice but I didn't try that. Service was solid. Our server gave us some great food recommendations. The ambience was nice. The dining area is large and curtains divide some of the main room from the seating near the bar. read more

Not my first time here, and definitely not my last. I stopped in on a whim after some drinks down the street and managed to snag a seat at the bar. I was only there for a quick bite before heading to the next spot, so I kept it light, but even a small order here goes a long way. This round I got the Shanghai-style mooncakes, the pork and chive shumai, and the cold sesame noodles. All of it hit. I've worked through plenty of the menu on past visits too, the duck egg rolls, the curry baos, the shrimp and corn, and honestly nothing has ever missed. Whatever you order, you're in good hands. Next time I'm going in with a completely different list just to keep exploring. The space itself is worth the trip alone. Towering shelves of books, flowers everywhere, and warm globe lights hanging over the whole room. Add in a great beer selection and some excellent cocktails, and it's hard to beat. read more

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Really amazing spot with incredible food and super cozy modern ambiance. I had the pleasure to try a bunch of their dim sum dishes that were passed around a large table and every dish was amazing! Highly recommend the duck egg rolls!! I ordered General Tsos for my main and it was very tasty and fresh. I was lucky enough to try some of the Peking duck that our table had ordered and it was easily the best Peking duck I ever had. Service was excellent and very friendly - they even helped our table pack up leftovers! Unfortunately, I have not tried any of their brews yet, but I plan to when I come back for Peking Duck and more dim sum!! read more

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Highly recommend making a reservation! Our reservation was at 9pm on a Saturday night and the entire 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. read more

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Cantonese cuisine is well-executed at this restaurant. My husband and I ordered the curry chicken baos, tofu skin cold noodles, and Generals Tso chicken. The curry chicken baos were my husband's favorite. They were soft and bouncy baos filled with a spiced curry. I enjoyed the bouncy cold noodles as a palate cleanser between my favorite dish, General Tso's chicken. It was a delicate batter with juicy, flavorful dark meat chicken. I also ordered a pot of jasmine tea, which elevated the overall dining experience. The restaurant is beautiful with lots of natural light. Though I do think service could use some help. Our server was not very attentive. Our experience was extended not due to food wait, but for the time the server would continue to move service along with taking orders, and expediting the check. read more

Brewery Bhavana - Dim Sum Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I really love the food here. The chicken curry bao, seafood dumplings, char siu bao and the pork bao were all delicious and bursting with flavor. However, I didn't think the crab fried rice had much flavor. Maybe it was an off night for that dish because I had previously heard good things about it. I've tried a few of their cocktails as well and found them to be interesting and tasty. read more

I love the concept Brewery Bhavana! They have a wide variety menu options with dim sum, main courses, unique cocktails, and house beers. It typically gets pretty full on the weekends, but we were able to walk right in on a weekday and sit at the bar for dinner. The interior is sleek and modern, with a beautiful large marble bar. We got the Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings), Lap Cheung Fried Rice, and Cold Sesame Noodles. All were excellent, but the sesame noodles were a stand out! Very flavorful and a refreshing dinner option for a hot day. read more

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Ambiance - casual, intimate, great for small and large groups Service - exceptional, server was knowledgeable and polite Food - super unique dim sum brewery spot, the dim sum came out hot, highly recommend the Nasi Goreng crab fried rice read more

Brewery Bhavana - Dim Sum Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I came solo on a Saturday around lunch time and there was no wait to sit at the bar. Food was delicious, the sauce on the seafood dumplings is amazing I could drink it. The restaurant is also very pretty and aesthetic, will be back. read more

Brewery Bhavana - Char Siu Bao, Seafood Dumplings, Duck Egg Roll - Dim Sum Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The location is excellent and ambiance is lovely. We had reservations for a late dinner Saturday night and were seated right away. We noticed that the restaurant seating on the side away from the bar was unusually dark. Um, okay... we can use the flashlights in our phones to read the menu. Then we asked our server for recommendations since this was our first visit. We ordered the bbq pork buns and the curry vegetable puffs to start and they were really good. Then my dining partner commented that it was strange that there weren't any dipping sauces and that rice would be good. Yep, you're right ... they would be. So we asked our server and he said that rice was complimentary and that he'd see if they had any more dipping sauces. Hmmm. And just like that, we had rice and two sauces. I looked around and every other table already had these items. We then ordered seafood dumplings which were as delicious as the other dim sum items. We were considering ordering more but he brought our check out so we decided it was time to go! And no, it was only 9:30pm and there were plenty of other patrons still eating. Overall, great food and super slack service! read more

Wow! This was one of the best meals I've ever had! My husband dined here several years ago, and every time Raleigh comes up in conversation, he hyped this local gem up to me and said it was a must-visit whenever we had the chance. Well, I finally got to try Brewery Bhavana and it was indeed incredible. Definitely worth the hype. We met my coworker and her partner here for dinner, and I was grateful we had a reservation because this spot was poppin' on a Monday night! The dining room is huge, but the decor breaks things up a bit and makes your meal feel intimate. Everything is shareable, so I highly recommend visiting with fellow foodies who want to try a little bit of everything. Honestly the entire menu sounded amazing, and it was hard to choose! Thankfully our servers provided some excellent recommendations. The Pork Bao was probably my favorite bite of the night, and may very well have been the best Bao I've ever had. The Lap Cheung Fried Rice was also delicious, and I'm usually not a fried rice person! Also worth mentioning is the Lo Mein, which we ordered with chicken. We didn't stay for dessert, but all of their sweet offerings sounded incredible as well. I did try one of the beers they brew on-site, the Sow. It was light and sippable, and I appreciate their diverse beer and cocktail offerings. I can't wait to visit Raleigh again because this will be my first stop! read more

Although this recent experience was just to stop in for a beer, my Brewery Bhavana experience has always been a good one. My son loves this place for their dumplings and unique dishes. I can feel a little bit packed together when it gets busy, but service doesn't tend to slow read more

Brewery Bhavana - Dim Sum Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Wow, I was so surprised after trying Brewery Bhavana when we first moved here. When you arrive parking can be difficult in this area as the restaurant backs up to Moore Square. I'd recommend parking a few blocks away and walking if you are unable to find parking nearby. Walking into the restaurant you'll be transported to a modern brewery, bookstore, and flower shop. It feels chic, Belgian inspired, and upscale. To start I ordered a Vase IPA which was excellent. I then switched to cocktails and ordered the Black Sesame Old Fashioned (bourbon, black sesame, black walnut bitters), the Dionysus (pinot noir, raspberry lemon shrub, chambord, amaretto, lemon, rhubarb bitters), and an aviation (hendricks, luxardo, creme de violette, lemon). By far the Black Sesame Old Fashioned was my favorite and what a nice touch with cracker on top of the dish. For food we ordered the Gai Lan (Stir-fried Chinese broccoli with garlic and oyster sauce), the Peking Duck (Whole, barbecued, free-range duck served with steamed bao buns, cucumber, scallions, and hoisin-honey sauce), Sweet Soy Chicken (Scallions, bell peppers, and caramelized in our ginger soy sauce. Served with jasmine rice), the Lo Mein Noodles (Stir-fried noodles with julienned shiitake mushrooms, choy sum greens, soy sauce, and shrimp), seafood dumplings (Lobster, shrimp, and scallop dumplings served in garlic and black mushroom sauce with fried Youtiao doughnuts), Chicken Curry Bao (Steamed buns filled with spicy yellow chicken and vegetable curry), the Beef with Longhorn Peopers (Sautéed beef, ginger, and longhorn peppers with Shaoxing wine sauce. Served with jasmine rice), the Xiao Long Bao (Steamed crab and ground pork soup dumplings), Nasi Goreng Crab Fried Rice (Traditional Indonesian Chinese fried rice with blue crab meat, Nam Pla fish sauce, house made Nasi Goreng sauce, served in an egg crêpe), and the General Tso's Chicken (Crunchy, sweet, and tangy, Bhavana's General Tso comes with your choice of chicken or tofu tossed in our house-made General sauce and topped with sesame seeds. Served with jasmine rice). By far our favorite food items were the seafood dumplings (excellent flavor, Chinese donuts were so good, along with the flavor from the broth), and the shrimp lo mein noodles (cooked perfectly and the sauce was perfectly distributed). Definitely check out brewery bhavana if you are looking for excellent Chinese food in the Raleigh area. This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in the area. read more

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This restaurant pleasantly surprised me. I'm honestly not a huge Chinese food person, and when picking restaurants, it's usually not something I naturally gravitate toward. I was actually a little nervous going in because certain Chinese dishes tend to upset my stomach, so I tried to avoid some of the heavier noodle and chicken dishes that normally do that to me. Honestly, I think that was the best decision because I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and felt completely fine afterwards. I started with the crab rangoons, which were perfectly creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside -- absolutely delicious. Then I tried the pork-filled bao buns, which was my first time ever having them, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed them too. Everyone else at our table seemed to really enjoy their food as well. I genuinely didn't hear a single complaint. We also ordered some drinks that were delicious, and both our server and the rest of the staff were absolutely fantastic and very welcoming throughout the night. The atmosphere and vibes inside are honestly one of the coolest parts of the experience. It somehow feels like a mix between a brewery, a florist, a bookstore, and a Chinese restaurant all at once. It's such an interesting and unique space that doesn't really feel like anywhere else. Overall, this was a great experience, and I would absolutely come back to try more items on the menu. read more

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Favorite restaurant in Raleigh. Definitely need reservations. The entire restaurant is goregous. This place is best known for sharing plates. Some of my favorites include: crab rangoon, pork and chive shumai, vegetable curry puff, beef with peppers, general tso chicken. Their cocktail menu is great, along with the beers they have on tap. The service is always on-point. Highly recommend read more

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Our company held a team dinner at Brewery Bhavana, and it was truly an experience. Right in the heart of downtown Raleigh, this upscale brewery blends historic brick charm with a stunning custom library and unique touches of elegance at every turn. We enjoyed several small plates, and not a single dish disappointed. Every bite was memorable. The atmosphere makes it the perfect spot for date night, a girls' night out, or even a quick lunch while enjoying a good read. A beautiful space, incredible food, and an unforgettable evening. read more

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Highly recommend! First of all make a reservation ahead of time! They occasionally have spots at the bar but reservations go quick and they are very busy. The interior is so cool- it's a mixture of a restaurant and bookstore but in the coolest way. Their food and drinks are amazing. You can order shared plates to share or personal dishes. We went to the downtown location but they also have a Fenton location which I am eager to try. Overall this place is great and I would highly recommend!! No wonder they got a Michelin star. read more

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This is a one stop shop, brewery, flower shop, library/book store and dim sum restaurant! The food. Really really good dim sum. I stopped in just a they were opening on a Friday and thank goodness I showed up when I did, this place gets packed quick and you should book a reservation to be on the safe side. I was most excited about the duck egg rolls but ended up being my least favorite not because they were slightly on the dry side. Flavor was good, and the hoisin honey sauce really helped! The seafood dumplings were second best, stuffed full. The soup based was amazing and it also came with some bread for dipping in the leftover sauce. The pork and chive shumai were my favorite! A little bit bigger than bit sized but worth the mouth full! Absolutely would recommend. I'll 100% be back for more food. The bar side looked to be more casual, the dinning room was full of high tea attire so I did feel a little under dressed, thought it would be slightly more casual. They have the cutest library with free books to read but only while you dine in. The flower and book shop are in the middle of the space. Super cute, limited options but great for a last minute bouquet! read more

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Brewery Bhavana was a very cool spot - food, drinks, and beer, but you can also buy books and flowers! They have dim sum that can easily be made vegetarian friendly, which is usually so hard to find. We got the Edamame Ginger Dumplings, Sichuan Cucumber Salad, General Tso's Tofu, and Eggplant Pagoda (with added tofu). They also served some delicious chili oil with it. Everything was tasty. My favorite was the Eggplant Pagoda and I was glad our waitress had recommended adding tofu to it to make it more of an entree! The dishes were all on the pricey side - think around $16 for an appetizer and $20-30 for an entree, so if you want to get a bunch of plates to share, it can definitely add up. read more

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Been wanting to visit this place for a long time given its sterling reputation, and it was everything I was hoping it would be. Everything we had was delicious, service was impeccable, the look of the restaurant is big and inviting, and it just had that buzz about it while you're there that the best restaurants do. We went for lunch after an early morning event, knowing it was close by, I wasn't gonna give away my shot at delicious dim sum. I was fortunate and found street parking, but I could see that being challenging for others in such a popular area (and only getting more so). Since we got there early we were seated right away, but reservations would definitely be recommended for dinner or large groups. Everything on the menu sounded wonderful, so we decided to do a few things family style. We started off with the seafood dumplings and sichuan cucumber salad, and for mains we got the longhorn pepper beef and also an order of chicken lo mein... because noods. The dumplings had a wonderful texture, slightly doughy, superb mouth feel. The contents were an absolute flavor rush once you bit down especially for a seafood lover. I could have consumed order after order of these. The cucumber salad was a nice vinegary, little spicy, flavor change up to these hearty pockets. The beef was rich, tender, and flavorful and made you want to sop up all the sauce with the provided rice. The peppers gave a little spicy and a textural element that was welcome. Finally, the lo mein was a nice big portion, flavorful noodles, tender chicken, exactly what we would expect. Can't wait to come back here for more on a future trip. read more

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This place has been on my list of places to go in Raleigh for over 2 years. My coworker and I made it a point to add it to our must do's. It did not disappoint and we can completely see why the place was as busy as it was. The entire aesthetic of the place was so high end yet very comfortable. There were patrons in everything from Blue Jeans to T Shirts, to suits, it was a very mixed vibe. The cocktail list was so exciting and unique, which made it hard for us to decide what to drink. The food was great for sharing and gives you an opportunity to try various dishes. I honestly do not think that you could go wrong with anything on the menu. The sat at the incredible bar, and the staff was so attentive to our every need. If we could give this place an extra star we would!!! read more

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We came here on a Saturday morning right when they opened. We didn't have a reservation, but as we enjoyed our meal it started to fill up fast even though there is plenty of seating, so make a reservation. The restaurant is expansive with plenty of seating and it has a bar. We didn't try any of their brewed items, but plan to when we return. I loved that the restaurant had books and bookshelves. It kind of felt like a book store that serves amazing food. We started with the pork and chive shumai and the chicken dumplings. Both were excellent. I probably favored the shumai more. Both were full of flavor, hot, and well-prepared. They have so many dumpling options, so I'll be back to try more next time. The general Tso chicken with steamed rice was so good. The chicken was fried perfectly. The sauce was so tasty and I'm glad they coated the chicken in it really well. There was plenty of extra sauce as well so I coated my rice in it too. The hostess and servers were prompt and polite. Overall really great experience. read more

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I was craving Asian food for my birthday and I had Brewery Bhavana on my list of places to try. It did not disappoint. The ambiance is minimalist and modern, but still welcoming and not sterile. Love the modern lighting and lots of greenery. We enjoyed seafood dumplings in mushroom sauce with savory doughnuts for dipping. Delish! The Peking duck eggrolls were also very tasty. We loved the General Tso's chicken. So classic, but perfectly seasoned. The sliced beef with peppers were on fire. Spicy, but flavorful. The beer list is extensive...a few unique flavors, that we enjoyed. The final touch of the evening was a vanilla birthday cupcake. They have a small, but well thought out menu, extensive brew list, and nice ambiance. All of this makes for an enjoyable dining experience for a special occasion. We recommend a visit to dine, but remember to make a reservation! It gets busy. read more

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If you're looking for a swanky restaurant with a cool vibe and love books, you've got to check this place out! The ambiance is cool yet unpretentious, the food is absolutely delicious and filling, and the service is chill and knowledgeable. Working with Jib to select just the right dishes and drinks made for a memorable experience. The library wall was quite a lovely surprise (there are also books for sale, too!). If you're in Raleigh and want some delicious Asian food with an upscale cool vibe, definitely check this place out! read more

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Brewery Bhavana is an amazing vibe! It's probably top 5 in one of the more unique interiors I've experienced. Reservations are highly recommended, especially if you're planning to visit on the weekend. There's also a lot of street parking in proximity. We ordered the crab fried rice, the seafood dumplings, and shrimp lo mein. The crab fried rice we sadly were not fans of. It wasn't really giving any crab flavor. However, everything else was perfection. Hands down, my favorite dish was the seafood dumplings. The perfect flavor and perfect pairing of Chinese doughnuts. They also have a great variety of beer selection. The only thing that's keeping me from a 5-star rating is the price of the dishes relative to the portion size. However, I will definitely be back! read more

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Truly, you can't keep my away from Brewery Bhavana. In my most recent visit with a colleague, we came for lunch on a Friday. If you can swing it, this is probably the most empty you will ever find this place. For our dim sum, we got Sizchuan cucumber salad - my faves - crab wontons, and seafood dumplings. This was the first time I have have the seafood dumplings and WOW - they are out of this world. Not only are the dumplings good, the sauce they are in is equally delicious. Our server brought us these long sticks of fried bread to dip into the sauce, and I will genuinely never stop thinking about how good that was. For our entrees, we split beef with Longhorn peppers and chicken lo mein noodles. This is probably my new favorite entree combo. Service was quick and the food blew me away per usual. read more

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Just fantastic from start to finish. The space is interesting. They also have a bookstore, a flower shop and small wine sales section. The place looks slightly industrial and is dimly lit.. get a reservation because the place was packed friday night.Every single table was filled. Service was great, even though our server was very busy. The drinks were delicious--I had a beer called "Sprout" made with figs. Yum! I promise. And the food... Oh my gosh the food. Dumplings were delicious so were the cabbage rolls. Crab fried rice was great. But the Peking duck stole the show. I've actually eaten it in China, and this was better. The buns were tender and airy, the skin was crispy... just doesn't get any better! read more

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I have never had a bad experience here . Sat at the bar and tasted a few beers before I selected one. Their selection on tap is unmatched so much variety. As for the food . Delicious. That's all I can say . Price point is high but the food taste upscale and worth it . The staff want to be there . They are friendly they engage with you and give you great recommendations.. read more

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This is a really nice spot. Great for a date night or family dinner. We went for my Birthday and My Girlfriend surprised me with my Sister meeting me there. It's really pretty inside. Parking is sparse so you may have to walk a block or two if you don't Uber. The drinks were really good. The service was ok, it was a busy night not sure if that had anything to do with it. It was m first time here. The dumplings were good. The seafood was my favorite. The broth on them was amazing and the dumplings they give you to dip in the broth are fried crispy and warm and just add a great finishing touch. The crab Rangoon was just ok. The Ginger Salad is a shareable size if it's just 2 of you and you are eating other things. Ask for extra dressing. They don't put enough. Now the not so good. We never send food back but this crab fried rice definitely had to go back. It was so fishy I think the waitress said that they use fish sauce and shrimp paste and something else fishy, but it also had a like scorched taste to it like it had been burnt in the pan but we ordered two orders. I ordered some and my sister also ordered the order and I'm not sure if they cooked it together, but they both tasted the same so we sent both orders back. They did take them off the bill and we just ordered more dumplings. Give them a try and let me know what you think. They have two locations. They have another one at Fitton Square so maybe I'll give that location a try and see what their rice taste like. read more

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A nice spin on dim sum/small plates. However, for the price, I did not think the food blew me away. It seemed like we were paying more for the atmosphere and vibes than the actual food. My favorite was the chicken dumplings. The cocktails were very good. I would go just for the drinks next time. read more

Brewery Bhavana - Dim Sum Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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We stumbled upon this place while walking in the downtown area. The environment of this restaurant is so inviting - it feels intimate as multiple tables share the food amongst the table and the books and flowers just ground you. The food is entirely an experience and is absolutely delicious. The noodles were a very large serving and the bao was incredible. Even the chili crunch that they bring to the table has an amazing flavor. The mocktail I got was rose lemonade and it was balanced with tart and sweet. Overall an amazing place and would love to come back. read more

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Brewery Bhavana has absolutely gorgeous interior and some of the best moody lighting for an intimate meal which I enjoyed with my very best friend on my last night visiting Raleigh! Parking is pretty much street parking only so be sure to factor that time into your reservation! Once inside, we were seated almost immediately and introduced to our server for the night. Although service was amazing and ambiance was there, I didn't have the very best dining experience for a couple of reasons: 1. A few things I tried ordering were sold out but it happened multiple times across cocktails and food that I would put the order in, server says great and leaves, then comes back to tell me they don't have it. This happened with 2 cocktails my friend tried ordering (one due to not having the syrup and the other for not having the garnish) and two of the apps I wanted to try (cabbage rolls and one more I can't recall). It's a bit frustrating when the kitchen or bar hasn't informed the server of what's 86'd to avoid that, but after 4 separate occasions of thinking we are getting something than finding out we aren't, it felt like I was taking a chance and settling for anything else. 2. A couple items were very room temp which was basically cold. The weather dropped to a freezing point that night which the restaurant cannot control so I believe it was cooler inside and that just caused the food to cool down very quickly once on the table. Now to the review of what we did get to try: Drinks: * Flame Blossom 8/10: very light in flavor, lends to more of a spritz vibe which was tasty & refreshing * Smoke & Nectar 10/10: loved this cocktail! Such a nice sweetness without tasting like syrup or pure fruit Food: * Lo Mein 10/10: my favorite bite of the night! Noodles had a great chew and this dish came out hot temp wise * Green Beans 10/10: very tasty & crispy! Love that char flavor you can taste * Chicken Dumplings 5/10: dough was a bit thick for me! Wish their dumpling sauce had more black vinegar or acidity to help with the dryness * Chicken Curry Bao 8/10: a punch of curry flavor that I wasn't expecting! Airy Bao bun! Wish it was hotter when we got it but they warmed up nicely the next day! * Crab Rangoon 10/10: so crispy & delicious! Nice sweetness but that crunch was everything * Cucumber Salad 7/10: love cucumber salad so this was good, hard to go wrong, but needs more seasoning/flavor for me. Cucumber marinates so well so I wanted to have something a bit more intense flavor wise but was still tasty All in all, I will be willing to come again and try for an earlier meal to avoid anything being sold out for my next experience! read more

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We went for Peking duck on Christmas Eve as a family. Few things to note- not the best place for kids, the larger dishes are fairly small, and make a reservation to get in. The crab rangoons were made with real crab and super flavorful. Easily the best I've ever had. The salad was delicious, fresh and decent sized. Bao buns are amazing, only four per dish, Peking duck was not what I expected. I have been to places where a family could share it and it's more made for one person. It was delicious though. I'd go back without kids, maybe more of a date night or girls night out. read more

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Upscale and intimate restaurant, flower shop, brewery, and bookstore all-in-one! Tapas style meals, easy to share, with lots of options. We got the eggplant, steak with longerhorn peppers, and the general tsos chicken. The steak was tender and well seasoned, I highly recommend! Eggplant was delicious, a little sweeter than anticipated. I did not like the general Tso's, it was not authentic at all, despite the large portion. Very good service. Soup dumplings were also delicious!! read more

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I made the reservation online for a birthday of four for 7:00pm. Me and the birthday girl arrived at 6:45, unbeknownst to her that other people were joining us. When we walked in I informed the waitress I had a reservation and gave my name. She states for four, I said no and gave a shhh with my finger and she must've didn't understand. She then proceeded to ask my name again and I gave it to her with a please be quiet look. That went over her head too because she repeated a reservation for four, by this time the birthday girl heard her and looked surprised. I tell the hostess, yea it was a surprise but she knows now. She just laughs. We were promptly seated, the place is beautiful but it was very hot inside. We started off duck rolls, ginger salad, chicken dumplings, seafood dumplings and crab Rangoon. We really enjoyed the chicken and seafood dumplings, we probably could've shared the ginger salad it was enough for two. We then ordered the crab fried rice, and neither of my friends enjoyed it. It had a burnt smell and taste to it. The waitress was kind enough to take it back and stated that the fish sauce may have been the culprit of the smell. We just ordered more dumplings and we really enjoyed them. I would go back for the dumplings and maybe try the Peking duck. read more

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Location: Located in downtown Raleigh near the bus station, the Brewery Bhavana provides something for everyone. From beer, a bookstore, floral arrangements, and food. Small but busting with something for anyone to enjoy. Parking: There is no parking specific to the location, it's all based on public parking via the deck or parallel parking. This was a drawback for us, as you had to first figure out what was the location to park and then walk over - if you want to wear heels, make sure they are comfortable. Service: The staff was extremely helpful from the moment we walked in. We had a reservation, as soon as all of us were there - we were seated promptly. The server came over almost immediately to greet us and go over their menu. I really appreciated the way they labeled their food - specifically for those with diet restrictions. On top of asking you before ordering if there were any restrictions to allow them to guide you on what you can order to meet your needs. Ambiance: The location is small, but still comfortable. There is a lot of different types of seating - bar top, regular, etc. So, you don't feel like you are sitting on top of each other within the small space. Everything was nicely lit and clean. The only con was when we were seated, our specific area wasn't very well lit. Food: The food was absolutely amazing! We thought the amount of food and the quality of it matched the menu price. Now, one con the water - its tap and taste GROSS. I didn't see where bottle was offered. Might want to get a filter for the water for a better experience. As one will also think, this is the same water used for the tea and coffee? No thank you. The steak was tender with a little spice. The rice was soft. The bao buns were tender and packed full of flavor! Everything was just yummy. All at the perfect temp. No complaints about the food at all. Overall, this is a place that I would recommend for others to experience if they are looking for somewhere nice while downtown. read more

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Crazy disappointed. Lived in Raleigh, visiting, and this is a meal I was looking forward to. I grabbed takeout, didnt tip (judge away!!!), and this is the portion of General Tso's I got. Why GT's? Because it's the best in the city! Crab fried rice with a single piece of crab in it. These 2 items for $60. I'm a little sad, but its all good. I wont be back. Aw man. :: sad face emoji :: read more

Brewery Bhavana - Minimal portion of General Tso's for takeout. Maybe because I didnt tip, maybe not. - Dim Sum Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

After enjoying their beers from the grocery store, it was time to go directly to the source. The space is cute and serves as bar, restaurant, and bookshop. There are many beers to choose from, and while they don't serve flights, they'll let you sample as many as you'd like before ordering a 10oz or 16oz. I enjoy lighter beers, and Petal and Sprout were close favorites for me. The Dig stout was also richly flavorful. We ordered the small dim sum dishes, and everything was delicious! 5 dishes provided good portions for 2 adults and a child. The surprise hit was the bamboo shoot salad with tofu skin- maybe not super appealing from the description but flavored with an unexpected mix of chili oil and cumin that played well together. read more

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