The chicken taco was the best taco I have ever had in my life. I'm not kidding. I don't know what else to say. read more

Char - Taco Trio: 1 chicken, 1 steak, 1 shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

One of my favorite places to get tacos!!!! I'm always impressed with how efficient the service is. I recommend the chicken taco with teriyaki and yum yum sauce!! I also like ordering the egg rolls with the Mongolian sauce for dipping! They also have baklava for dessert! You won't be disappointed :) read more

I've gone three days in a row. That in itself should be enough said. THE FLAVORS. Start with the Asian tacos and follow your heart from there, you cannot go wrong. read more

Char - 1-Chicken Taco - Asian Fusion Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I wanted Asian food and had looked at Yelp a little bit before my phone died. I had been out all day on a walking tour of the Heritage Hills district. I was tired and hungry and went to one Chinese place and it was closed. I then remembered seeing Char and it got a good rating. Wasn't sure if I would like the Asian/ Mexican fusion but I had a fried rice bowl with shrimp and it was really delicious. I usually season everything but it didn't end it. I would definitely go back. read more

I thought it looked & smelled amazing until the worked slammed my food down on the counter. Didn't need to be rude like that

If the only good thing that comes from rejoining yelp is that a single person reading this eats at CHAR, then my time will be well spent. Asian fusion pick-your-toppings tacos. I've eaten here several times, and my order is the same. 1 steak, 1 chicken, and 1 shrimp taco and one cheese wonton. Last time I was in, the Cheese roll wasn't on the menu, but they will make one for you if you ask. I would encourage you to go with the spicy slaw. And when it comes to the sauces, trust them and go with ALL THE SAUCES. Disclaimer, these are messy tacos, but they are worth every bite. read more

I've been going to Char for years and they don't make a single bad thing. It has become one of my favorite restaurants in GR. I recommend the Asian tacos and ALWAYS get a cheese wonton! read more

Great food. We have been here multiple times. Will definitely go back. My on feedback is that they need to make the spicy sachimi actually spicy. There is literally no spice to it. It still tastes good. read more

Charles here. Great store name to start. Ditto all the 5-star food reviews. Dessert review: the homemade chocolate cake with honey was not super-sweet, just fine. Sponge cake in a wrapper was imported from S.Korea, not a true cheese cake, but light enough to be a light dessert. Different in a puzzling way. read more

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Food is great , one of the best black bean rice bowl I've had and the shrimp tacos are excellent !!

Great food, the owner is amazing and he always try to make sure his customers are happy.

Wanted something warm before I hit the airport home and got the broth with chicken and udon. The flavors were awesome, the food was fresh and the service was very friendly. Loved it so much I had to have a taco before I left, it was even better than the soup! Highly recommended! read more

I won't be visiting again. My husband's tacos were alright, but my veggie noodle bowl was the same price as a sit-down restaurant for subpar food. Sometimes fusion is brilliant. Sometimes it's a disaster. I recommend going across the street and ordering take out from Bangkok Thai if you're in a hurry. read more

I've been intending to eat here for quite sometime. Well, I've finally put my desire for Gita Pita aside (they share owners and a building) and got myself a taco. And yum. The flavor combos are so unique in the Grand Rapids area. I love the kimchi! Good sized tacos and price reflects this. Service was super friendly but so very slow. That's the only thing holding me back from a 5 . I think Gita is still my favorite but this a great alternative to the normal taco. read more

DO WHAT THE MAN SAYS!! Best tacos I've ever had. We got one of each (4 total) and it was around $15. This guy knows what's up. Trust him. Eat his food. Live longer. read more

Char - One of each tacos - Asian Fusion Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

GR makes me laugh. I'm giving this spot 5- stars because we need to keep places like this in business. Quick, accessible, fresh food. Seems to not be a way of life here for most, but I am glad they are here for the people who appreciate the convenience of having a grab and go place like this. I got the tacos on my first visit. I got a vegan taco with beans and a shrimp taco. The shrimp was cooked fresh to order which I really liked. I also got the mild shredded kimchi, and a little bit of their "special" white sauce drizzled on top. This can be a pretty healthy spot if you want it to be. A couple of modifications I made on my second visit was saying NO grease in my tortillas before they grill them. And all sauces on the side so I can manage how much or little I want. Keep up the great work, and GR keep visiting places like this so we can have more of them in this town. read more

The Asian tacos are amazing. The beef has a great charred taste and the slaw makes the tacos yummy. What really puts them over the top is the yum yum sauce. So yummy. read more

Char - Beef tacos - Asian Fusion Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

We stopped here with a Groupon. To be honest I was not totally excited about the concept of Asian fusion. It seemed everything had kimchi in it. The place is a small hole in wall but has plenty seating. It shares space with a gyro place next door. They have a very limited menu selection, tacos,broth bowls, salad bowls. You order the food than they make it in front of you similar to a qudoba or subway. The person helping us suggested that since we were new to the place we should have the tacos. My hubs had a chicken and a steak taco. He liked them both but said the steak was a little dry. I had a shrimp taco that was really good. No frills came with it but it was very filling. Overall it was a nice change of pace in food choices for us. I would definitely go back just for the shrimp taco. read more

This is an amazing place! I'm at mary free bed for a few weeks and needed a break from the good here. I got on yelp and my husband walked over to order. We got the the 3 tacos and chips and shared. The tacos were fresh and delicious and had a great charred taste. The chips were dropped in right then and there. What a little gem of a place! Will be back again for sure Ps. The whole meal for the two of us was only 20 bucks. read more

Legit. If "Asian fusion tacos" sounds appealing to you at all, these guys totally make your dreams come true. Gita Pita owners once again doing what they do best: straight-forward, fresh, flavorful food. The shrimp tacos with yum-yum sauce and teriyaki with spicy kimchi slaw = win. Perfect for a quick lunch spot while downtown or tasty food to grab before you have other plans for the night! read more

Had to try it after the great reviews and a friend's raving. I got the three taco combo; shrimp, chicken and steak. I got mine with the spicy kimchi and yum yum sauce with teriyaki on the side. They were full and very good. I definitely liked the chicken best. The wait was pretty long despite there only being one couple in front of us. It seemed like they could have used more than two guys to cover the counter. One seemed like he was newer though so maybe that accounts for it. I'll definitely be back again. read more

Char - Steak, chicken and shrimp taco with spicy kimchi and yum yum sauce with cheese - Asian Fusion Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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These are possibly the best tacos I have ever had. The shrimp ones are a bit spicy, but I recommend the spicy slaw on all of them along with all the other times they put on them. Order by 3's because 3 chicken are $9.99 and a combination of 3 is $10.99. I also recommend the corn tortillas. The service is a bit slow but it's worth the wait. read more

Just got into town and looked for a taco place to eat at; came across this place and thought the Asian fusion tacos sounded good. Got the chicken tacos and they were great! read more

We ordered a variety of tacos from this place a few weeks ago, and all I can say is Wow, totally impressive! The flavor combinations were impressive and the ingredients fresh and of good quality. A must try for anyone who likes non-traditional tacos. My only complaint was the excessive juice in the bottom of the container, which soaked the tortillas. Hopefully they will buy a slotted spoon. read more

Delicious tacos, excellent service. Plentiful eating three tacos. Many tables to sit at. read more

Char - Shrimp tacos, chips and salsa - Asian Fusion Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Stopped in today for a quick lunch after an event downtown. It was exactly what I was looking for!! Super quick, fairly priced, and WOW was it good. We told them it was our first time there, and got some great recommendations on what to order and what toppings to get. It was a late lunch so my boyfriend and I each got two tacos. I got the black bean and the chicken. My boyfriend got chicken and steak. The chicken was out of the world delicious!! Great tasting kimchi, made with green or red cabbage. I tried both house and spicy kimchi. The spicy had a great kick and left our lips burning afterward! The topping suggestions were great!! The house kimchi gave me more of the sesame flavor which was delicious as well. I would definitely recommend the chicken or steak, the black beans seemed simple with not much preparation, while the meat was SO GOOD. If you are vegetarian or vegan- try them! If not, skip it and eat chicken or steak! The location is near GRCC and the medical mile. I don't get to this area much but if you are there you should definitely try char! We have to come back as we have not been to their other restaurant, Gita Pita. (And we will have to come back for more tacos too!) read more

Excellent service and food. Had a bowl and a taco. Delicious fusion of flavor. The owner is very proud of his product and he should be! read more

Char - Asian Fusion Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Honestly, it's just not for me. When I think taco.. I don't want fusion, I love the true taco (onion and cilantro) too much! I also felt the price was a bit high for what I got. The quality of the ingredients is great!!!! read more

Don't wait, go now. Got the tacos and the kimchi was a game changer. Get all of the sauces.

The food is amazing!! Fresh and delicious. The tacos have a wonderful flavor and the steak broth bowl is hearty and filling. I would highly recommend checking Char out! read more

This place was small, but the food was amazing. I got the chicken taco and it was quite literally the best taco I've ever had. This is a great local place to pop by and I 10/10 recommend it!!! read more

Char is a great place to eat. I've been a customer for almost over two years now. They're Muslim owned, halal food with amazing tastes and menu items. Sometimes I do find my chicken in my chicken tacos to be pink which has caused me to get sick more than twice. This is just me being honest. However, recently they raised their prices to absurd amounts. Almost $20 for 3 tacos? Are you kidding? Just a few days ago I came in for the first time in awhile, I got 6 tacos and 2 wonton cheese rolls and paid $49 and some change. My jaw dropped at the register. I have never paid this much here and I use to come here every Tuesday and Thursday when I attended GRCC. I used to pay less than $15 for 3 tacos a cheese roll and a drink. I won't be returning anytime soon. These prices are ridiculous. Char is good but not that good. The photo is what I got for almost $25. No thank you. read more

Such a good fast, lunch spot! The spicy slaw is amazing on the tacos. read more

Char - Asian Fusion Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

If you are hungover and need greasy over priced food, Char is your place. I had the steak rice bowl and the rice was over cooked in a ton of oil. The steak, scooped from a tub, was tough and luke-warm. Both servers/owners were surly and over used the word "bro." One of them said. "Sorry about the chaos" - six people were in line at 3:00. I can only imagine lunch rush. The obviously unhappy duo spooned toppings into the bowl prior to me agreeing to them. I ate half the unhappy yellow mess and threw the rest in the garbage. read more

I'm obsessed with the tacos. I've had the shrimp and steak and ask for them "spicy". They aren't too spicy at all. The sweet/spice balance is amazing. I've also ordered a green bowl with shrimp. Their shrimp has been perfectly cooked every time. read more

I had never tried Char until today (because I absolutely love Gita Pita next door). It certainly did not disappoint. Like Gita, it has lots of vegan options. I had the black bean taco with hot kimchi, cilantro, green onions and a soy teriyaki sauce. It was excellent - far better than I expected for a black bean taco. I will be back for sure. read more

New place in downtown GR! It's so good! I tried the chicken, steak & a shrimp taco with spicy kimchi, green onion & cilantro! The teriyaki sauce is delicious & the yum yum sauce! All the meats have amazing flavor & I highly recommend you try it! You also have the option of a broth bowl or greens bowl with a meat & toppings. I tried the chicken broth & it had great flavor!! Give this place a try! It did not disappoint! read more

Char - One chicken, one steak, one shrimp taco. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

It's a flavor explosion in your mouth. ^_^ Had the tacos with the works. The spicy kimchi isn't too spicy, more of a hint of spice, but that's ok for me. It's still spicier than most Michigan "spicy". We'll definitely be back to try their other options. read more

Asian tacos... Who would have thought?! What a concept - it was delicious! 3 artisan tacos for 9.99 isn't cheap but it certainly was filling and has such a bright, fresh flavor, especially the chicken taco. I would definitely recommend the spicy kimchi slaw - no toppings were suggested to us as I have seen in previous reviews, but typically it comes with cheese, cilantro, green onion, slaw and sauce. The portions of meat were generous and it's a very laid back atmosphere. I wouldn't necessarily think to come for a dinner, but it's a great option for lunch. *Note that the bean taco option automatically comes vegan - I had to ask for yum yum sauce and cheese. Better safe than sorry I assume! I have not tried the soup but heard great things about the broth. It smelled delicious and was obviously freshly made everyday. I brought out of town guests here and they were delighted with the unique options. read more

This place is delicious! It's kind of like Qdoba for Asian fusion tacos, broth bowls, and salads. They use the hibachi yum yum sauce, which is so good. They also offer vegetarian black bean tacos, which I love! read more