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4.6 (138 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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Tacos
Laura R.

The place is connected with 1 other locale so there is plenty of seating room for those that don't get anything to go. It really is a no frills place. I got a steak fried rice bowl for $17. The bowl was slightly greasy and but the steak and sauce was very well balanced in seasoning. My friends friends got the duo tacos with shrimp and steak for $14. A little expensive for the size and just being 2 tacos. The food is good but id have to come try it again to give it an updated review. The service is very no frills. Just one person at the front. I wish they had better presentation of food and menu and the staff were more knowledgeable of food options. Overall not a bad place but I left wishing there was more to my experience.

falafel from gita pita which is connected
Delanie M.

You need to try Char right NOW. The flavors, the uniqueness, the kindness of the owner and staff... i'm still in awe. Before we went, I checked out the menu online and was really liking what I was seeing. I saw the wonton nachos and new that's exactly what I wanted. This idea of asian mexican fusion is so cool and something i've never had the pleasure of trying before. We walked in and the owner asked if it was our first time in... we sad yes and he started to prepare us a taco which is something he does for all new customers to try the amazing flavors. I don't eat meat or dairy lately and he was very helpful and knowledgeable. the set up is like a qdoba type deal where all the ingredients are on a tray line and you can choose your toppings while they also suggest what goes best on each item. I took a bite into the taco.... wow...at a loss for words how good it was. here's what made the food amazing: spicy kimchi slaw (was not very spicy to me but was amazing) the house made yum yum sauce the house made teriyaki sauce you can tell it was made fresh and with love you could tell all the ingredients were fresh. I watched him fry up the wonton nachos right in front of me. this is one of the best meals i've had in a long time. i even got some crab rangoons to go for my boyfriend and they smelled so good i wish i could have eaten those too. again the owner was so kind and even walked over to his other business gita pita (which is connected by a dining area in the middle) and fried me up some falafel to try. that was so so kind of him. now these are some of the best falafel i've ever had... they were super crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. there is nothing worse than a dry falafel... these were anything but.. wow again. one of the other customers asked us if it was our first time in and we said yes. she let us know we would be addicted from there on out and i have a feeling she was right. i am already thinking about my next meal there. bottom line you will have to just try Char for yourself and you will see what I mean!!! bonus: Char is located right next to 12th house as well so I had fun shopping around there before.

Lo Mein "Fried Noodles Bowl"
Mia M.

Good food, arrived hot and on time via GrubHub. The flavor of the teriyaki sauce was phenomenal. Wish there was more mest and food in general for the price.

a bowl of asian food on a table
Michelle P.

Stopped in for lunch with my son. Watched my food made fresh right in front of me. Large portion. Choice of toppings. I had a fried rice bowl. Very good. Container also good quality. Ample street parking. Will definitely be back.

DUO (Steak/Shrimp/Chicken/Black Beans)
Jenna G.

My friend and I came in during a slower part of the day but we were immediately greeted by one of the staff. He was very helpful in explaining the menu and had great recommendations. I ended up getting two of the tacos along with one of the most delicious fried cheese rolls(?). Not pictured because I ate it too fast. I would go back just for another 12 of those. But the tacos and ingredients seemed fresh and the establishment was clean and very open! Would definitely recommend and I WILL be back!

The nachos were awesome!!
Tracy D.

Costs too much for the amount of food. Menu pictures are misconceiving. Won't be back.

Steak and chicken tacos
Tony V.

Came here on a Saturday for lunch and was in and out within 5 minutes even though it was my first time here. Their menu is very simple and self explanatory. Pick your item -- choose from a bunch of different variants of it. The workers are very helpful in explaining anything. I chose to try a steak and chicken taco, although I've also heard very good things about the shrimp taco. After the corn/flour tortilla and protein choice, the rest was up to the worker. I followed their recommendations and was pleasantly surprised. Lots of meat, lots of flavor, and leaves you craving more. Only downside is I wish I got all 3 tacos instead of choosing to leave out the shrimp one.

Wonton chicken nachos
Kauther A.

Forgot to take a photo before I started eating so this is me a little more than halfway through. I got the wonton loaded nachos with chicken. My husband got the shrimp Asian tacos. They said their chicken is halal so I was able to get chicken here which was nice. Sick of kabob places. This place is not a traditional taco place, and if your looking for something a little different it is good. I really liked my nachos. The wonton chips satisfied my craving for Chinese and fried food. On the nachos is: chicken, teriyaki sauce, green onion, cilantro, cheese, red onion, the spicy slaw they offer, and peppers. It was really good. My husband said his shrimp tacos were really good too. The restaurant is like a subway and chipotle style where you choose what you want to put on your food. The customer service was also really great too and they seemed like they genuinely wanted to help.

Chicken taco with spicy kimchi slaw, green onions, cilantro, teriyaki and yum yum sauce
Jane N.

Great for a quick bite before a concert! The owners of Gita Pita opened Char right next door and the fusion tacos are so good! Bonus: They share a central eating area so take advantage and order from both! Get the chicken taco with spicy kimchi slaw, green onions, cilantro, teriyaki, and yum yum sauce - savory with a little sweetness and a little kick of spice and crunch. Will for sure be back for more! They are also super friendly and great at walking you through each of the options and making recommendations. Pro Tip: Head across the street to the Thai restaurant and get rolled ice cream for dessert. I loved the strawberry shortcake!

Kyle V.

Another great addition to the corner of Fulton and Jefferson. The guys from Gita Pita have now brought us Char! They have Asian broth with rice or udon noodles, Asian tacos, and salads. They share the same dining room that is connected between each spot. The staff is fantastic. The second we walked in, we were greeted and they began to explain what they offer. They let us try the different broth before we made our selection. We went with a chicken broth bowl with rice noodles, a steak broth bowl with udon noodles, a chicken taco, and they also gave us a complimentary sample of the edamame. You then build each dish however you'd like but they had great recommendations so we just let them pick! Everything was fantastic and the pricing was reasonable. Yes, the tacos are a little more expensive than other spots but they are larger and filled with more ingredients. I loved the chicken taco and we both loved our broth bowls. We will definitely be back as this is a great option on a cold day. I recommend stopping in and giving them a shot!

Loaded Wonton Nachos
Melissa B.

Soooo good and will definitely be coming back! I had the fried wonton nachos (which isn't shown on the menu but is available for order, I saw it through Facebook). They have plenty of options for toppings. I chose chicken as my protein and got some veggies and herbs. For sauces, I reccomend the yum yum sauce AND teriyaki sauce. So tasty. I was happy they had the shared space with Gita Pita for sitting down to eat and it is a good space. I also got 1 cheese wonton roll. Literally so good. Basically a mozzarella stick in a wonton wrapper. Will definitely come back to try the tacos and broth bowls!

Two chicken and one steak taco with a cheese roll
Amber M.

WAY BETTER THAN HOPED! This place knows how to make amazing fusion food. It's a mix between Hispanic and Asian influences. The owner made the experience even better. He walked us through the different choices and the history behind the dishes. You need to go here and try the 3 taco combo. I know you won't regret it. The owner said when we walked in that this may be our first visit but he knows not our last, he was so right!

Chicken taco and bean taco. Very tasty!
Scott W.

This is a small Asian fusion restaurant. Char shares seating space with a gyro joint next door. Not sure if one owner rents space to two separate restaurateurs or if there are two owners that share one store front. The restaurant was pretty slow on a rainy Thursday afternoon. The chef was really informative and pleasant to deal with. The Chef explained that all the ingredients were fresh, organic or farm-to-table. You pay a little more for your meal because everything is top quality. I got a shrimp taco ($5.29)and a chicken taco ($3.99), my wife got a chicken taco and a bean taco ($3.99). We were really happy with the food and all the unique flavors. There's three varieties of kimchi to choose from. Any one of the three options goes well with the homemade yum yum and teriyaki sauces lathered on top. There are no fountain drinks but there is a minimal selection of canned or bottled sodas, waters, flavored waters and Seltzer's. We got four tacos and shared a drink for less than $20. I could have easily eaten two more of the tacos in the same sitting. At $4 a pop, the bill would be closer to $30 and I could have gotten a full meal for two people at multiple other establishments in the area. I'm not complaining because the food was good but just taking note of price vs my stomach being full. My main complaint was that the stainless steel table we sat at was a bit on the dirty side. It had crevices where food became stuck (From previous patrons). Also the napkin and plastic silverware dispensers need a serious wipe down by staff (it seemed like the chef was the only one on duty). I would definitely come back here if I was in the area and needed some tasty Asian fusion to brighten up my afternoon. However, think it would be too pricy for me to fill up on the tacos, maybe the larger bowls are a better option.

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