This place is a hidden gem! I ordered through Toast and had the Shrimp Banh Mi and Summer Rolls. The bread is delicious and the shrimp is has beautiful grill marks. It also had jalapeños, carrots, cilantro, and light (a sweet) mayo. I think a thinly slice of apple could help to round out the flavors but just a suggestion. The Summer Rolls include noodles but I ordered it the next day with shrimp (extra charge) and also no noodles. We came back the next day to order it again! The staff was very attentive and as soon as we walked in, they helped us. It was super busy on holidays but there's plenty of seating and it's a cute place. Parking is a bit tight but there's also street parking. read more

Stopped by cilantro noodle today. We were acknowledged as soon as we walked in and asked if we preferred to be seated at a high table or low, I liked that we were presented with the option. The restaurant was suspiciously empty for a Saturday afternoon, besides us there was another family dining in. But, I did notice they were pushing out a ton of to go orders, so that's a good sign. Our servers were so polite, and offered insight on some of the popular items on the menu. We had the chicken pot stickers and they were good. I ordered the Pho Dac Biet, which was absolutely delicious! The broth was prefect, you usually have to doctor pho up to get it to taste right, but that was not needed with this pho. I have to say this is the best pho I've had to date!!! The broth was simple yet flavorful, the vegetables were fresh, and the meat was tender. Everything was delightful. Service was great, the food was fresh and delicious. We agreed that we would definitely come back. What a great hidden gem. read more

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First try here on a Saturday afternoon. Not crowded. We ordered on kiosks and waited about 10-15. We sat inside which was very fast casual and clean. Had the spicy chicken fresh rolls 5/5, tofu roll 5/5 and meatball pho 5/5. No complaints def recommend! read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Spicy chicken roll, tofu roll and Pho Meatballs - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

*UPDATE: 3/18/26-Visited this place again for lunch and realized they changed their name and concept of this restaurant. Now once you arrive, you sit down and they take your order as opposed to ordering yourself at a kiosk like before. They did add some things to their menu but unfortunately got rid of a lot of things, including our favorite bowls which is why we went there a lot. They added calamari which we love but unfortunately these were not the best. No flavor. Vietnamese coffee was strong and sweet. They got rid of their rice bowls and anything "created your own" the noodles bowls only come with cucumbers, sprouts, lettuce, noodles and protein of you want. Before you fould customize it and add a plethora of things to it which we loved and was very filling (refrence my older pics posted). Unfortunately the noodle bowl was just lacking with the minimal ingredients offered and it was not very flavorful at all. Upon learning these new changes, I don't believe we will be returning. read more

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I didn't feel great 24hrs after eating here, so removed a few stars :( Their self-order kiosks made ordering a very fast and easy process to grab a quick dinner before hitting up a show down the street a few minutes later. I loved getting to specify in it exactly what I wanted in my fresh rolls (veggies, condiments, meat/vege options). I do wish basil had been an option. I chose the grilled pork which was a bit more char-tasting than I preferred and had quite a bit of fat still attached. But for the price ($12 with tip) and quick easy service, a decent pre-show dinner. read more

Very kind and bubbly staff! I grabbed the brisket pho and it was really tasty for the good price! The water with lime they have for free tasted old (probably from the lime) so not the best experience there but the pho was enjoyable! read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Pho Brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Had the filet pho and it was amazing. It's hard to find good pho around here so this is my new go to pho place. Ordered on DoorDash so I can't comment on the restaurant itself. read more

Amazing flavor , great service , great pho & amazing shrimp summer rolls with tasty yum yum sauce , read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Pho Ga Pho Brisket Fresh Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The worst thing happened to my favorite restaurant on Central Ave. They changed the menu. They got rid of the build your own. I don't think I will ever be able to back until they realize the mistake. The difference is too recognizable. I am so so disappointed. read more

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BUN BO HUE (Spicy Beef Noodle) is what I had for lunch. What is that........I'll tell you. Thick noodles with sliced beef shank, eye round steak and pork meatloaf (think of fried spam), all swimming in a sea of spicy beef broth. Well, it's not spicy.....at all. First time trying #Pho. It was a flavorful mixture of goodness. I still have no clue what that clear gelatin item was in my Pho. ‍ The steamed dumplings were basic. I dunked them in my Leftover Noodle soup. There are other dishes I want to try so I'll be back. #GratuityAdded  #charlottefood #cltfood #cltfoodie #CilantroNoodle #Phoreal #clteats #BryceYoung #charlotteeats #charlottesgotalot #CLThangouts #exploreclt #cltfoodies #eatdrinkclt #keeppounding #Charlit #bestfoodcharlotte #cltfoodbloggers  #goodeats #CarolinaPanthers  #charlotterestaurants #cltagenda #vietnamesefood  #vietnamese #asianfood #PHO #vietnamesecuisine #dumplings #noodlesoup read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Spicy Bun Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Amazing place for tasty food and at an affordable price as well. I love Banh Mi and was surprised with how full of food their Banh mi's are. Such a great deal and it always brings me back. Their Pho is amazing as well. Definitely a go to spot if you are in the area! read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Spicy Grilled Chicken Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Ever been to an airport and you had to eat, because you were stuck there, and had only those airport options? Generally okay to do, but not recommended for happiness... The food is usually overpriced and mid or below food quality...yep! You know it, airport food. Welcome to Cilantro in Plaza Midwood. The portions are small, over priced, and the food is subpar. We ordered pho and fried rice. The pho we received had only 4 or 5 pieces of eye of round, which was probably less than an oz. It included a child's fistful of noodles with a kids serving of broth. All for close to $20. The place is called Cilantro, but the pho had neither cilantro, nor onions. We request extra tai, and it was around $4. (I counted six pieces of eye of round, which was probably about an oz). The fried rice was utterly awful. It basically tasted stale and unseasoned, almost like it was fried 3 hours before, then reheated with a butter/oil and soy sauce mixture drizzled on top. Ick. The pho broth was good and the ONLY reason this is not 1 star. TLDR: People of Plaza, don't waste your time here. Tourists and visitors, eat at the airport first. Cilantro, please do better or leave Plaza. read more

I haven't been back here in years! I went in to try their vermicelli bowls and it was good.the meat was tasted with their house sauce (fish sauce). The only thing I wish I had more of are noodles. I feel like there wasn't enough to go with the meat in the bowl & other toppings. To my surprise this place has sugarcane! It was good but pricy for a small cup with a lot of ice. Service was fast as they have kiosk to order your food and then they bring it out to you. Ambiance was relaxing and spacious I will be back in the future read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Sugarcane and Vermicelli Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Quick and delicious lunch! Quality always 100%. Pushing available on street and in plaza read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

One of my favorite pho spots. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Service is amazing read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great food and love they had some vegan options, wish they add some more. We loved both the things we ordered (pho vegan and vermicelli vegan bowl). Great service and ambience. read more

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Got the brisket pho: Broth: sweetest pho i have ever had. Balanced it with the lime and sriracha to get it to okish in flavor Noodles: properly cooked al dente Toppings: high quality sprouts, herbs, etc Meat: meat was really good and tender read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The pork buns are very flavorful they are fatty but delicious. Overall creative Ming your noodle bowl can work if you know how to pair the options. I got rice noodles veggies and chicken I missed broth the yummy sauce is good but It didn't taste great with my mix. Not Cilantro's fault. Their veggie fried roll was so good. It's a great place for a quick bite although when we went there was one employee taking the orders and making them... so if there was any rush it would've been slower. If you are a fan of Asian flavors this is a good pit stop. I wish I had a bit more assistance with ordering something like a favorite ordered options or some suggestions overall. The ambience is calm, clean, collected. It's a relaxed environment. read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Noodles and vibes. This place was it. The flavor was spot on and the location and vibes were, too. Such good Vietnamese cuisine (had to say it because it rhymed). Portions were huge! Definitely will be back. read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Vibes - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This place was great! I went with friends for lunch here and everything was really good. I had the coconut shrimp with chili sauce. The shrimp was fresh with a crunchy coating of coconut breading! I had to take food home as I couldn't finish the food. The shrimp was even better the next day. I also choose the Beef Banh Mi with hand cut fries! The beef was juicy and tender. The vegetables were crispy. Overall a good sandwich. The hand cut fries were fresh and hot. Bonus: I tried my friend Korean Chicken wings. They were actually the highlight. The sauce was think and had a great flavor! The meat was juicy. I would highly recommend these wings!! The service was fast but the food was hot and ready! They have a laid back atmosphere inside with seating outside. The only con that I had was the parking. The parking lot is very small but they have paid parking. So get there early if you can! Overall: I do recommend this place! read more

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Oh where to start. On a road trip to Charlotte, 4 of us thought we would try this out. I kind of wish we didn't. My sister in law ordered Pho. The first bowl she was brought had hair in it. She complained and was brought a new bowl. The pho broth was weirdly strong and concentrated tasting. Way too strong. It was overwhelming and not very appetizing. I got the build your own fried rice bowl. It was room temperature and had no seasoning whatsoever. It looked so good (see in the picture), but it tasted like nothing. No flavor at all. My son got some rolls. I believe he got the garlic ones. This were actually decent. My niece also got a bowl. It was also room temperature and tasteless. The place was not the cleanest. We went after lunch time, and it seems they didn't really clean up after the lunch rush. Many tables were dirty with food spilled on it. It was also a little bit frustrating because we had to ask for many things that we shouldn't have. We weren't brought our drinks so had to ask long after we had our food. We weren't given a soup for the pho. Overall it just wasn't a great experience for food that tasted terrible. I would not recommend. read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Build your own Fried Rice Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Here's another restaurant in Charlotte's Plaza Midwood neighborhood you should check out! Casual and laidback, this is the perfect place to dine when you're on the go, want something chill, or have a taste for Vietnamese cuisine. The staff was very helpful and patient as it was my first visit and I wasn't familiar with the ordering process. What I Tried: STRAWBERRY LEMONADE ($3.50) - Refreshing and sweet. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. MANGO HABANERO WINGS (5 wings - $8) - Sweet mango and hot Habanero. - The wings habanero'd more than they mango'd. The wings weren't overly spicy just not as sweet as I expected. Still tasty and highly recommended. FRIED EGG ROLL - Vietnamese fried egg roll wrapped with pork, noodles and shredded vegetables. BUILD YOUR OWN BOWL - What I loved the most about this bowl is that it is entirely customizable. This was the Oscar award winner of my dining experience. There is a base price for the bowl (ranges from $5.99 - $8.99) and additional charges for protein and premium toppings. There are four steps to creating your bowl: PICK YOUR BASE: (fresh rolls, egg noodle, vermicelli, white rice, or fried rice) CHOOSE PROTEIN: (maple glazed tofu, grilled chicken, lemongrass pork, grilled beef, garlic shrimp, or spicy chicken) SELECT FIVE TOPPINGS: (i.e. cilantro, pineapple, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, crispy shallots, mint, jalapenos, scallions, crushed peanuts, steamed broccoli and more) SELECT SAUCE: (house sauce, traditional Vietnamese fish sauce, Yum Yum sauce, peanut sauce, sesame soy sauce, and more) My bowl consisted of egg noodles (base price - $8.99), maple glazed tofu (+$4), cilantro, scallions, steamed broccoli, crushed peanuts, crispy rolls (premium topping - $1), and house sauce. Flavorful and delicious, this will probably be my go-to at future visits. I consider it MANDATORY. read more

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This was my first time having pho, so I don't really have anything to compare it to. I thought it was good though! Didn't have too much flavor until I added some of the hot sauce. Pretty big portion. The brisket was really thin. The place is pretty casual. You order at the counter and then find a table. read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Korean Chicken Wings - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Authentic and tasty. The broth was flavorful and the beef was tender. Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Cilantro noodle got a shout out on Instagram, and I happened to be in the area so it was all perfect timing. Easy enough to order - you can go in and order with the workers or use the kiosk. I chose the kiosk, but was also greeted by the workers. I can tell this place gets busy fast. I walked in around 11:45am and there was only one table, but by the time I left around 12:30, it was filling up quick! I got a vermicelli bowl with pork and the spring rolls with tofu. Both came out at the same time! Flavors were delicious. I asked for a water cup and extra sauce and both times the server was lovely. It's kind of self serve, which is nice. A sit down "fast food" ish Vietnamese chipotle style type of place. I like it! I'd come back! Especially if I just want a quick, no human kind of day lol read more

Very cute and fresh little plaza pho spot. The staff was helpful because this was our first time there. I ordered the shrimp with spicy broth and it was amazing, it's also connected to a cute lil offer/tea bar. They have self ordering and self parking to go. If you're like me you may need extra help , so you can order at the registers as well. You could also make your own spring rolls !! I made a shrimp one will literally every topping possible. I live build your own places lol, read more

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The food was good. We got pho and Tofu vermicelli bowl. The tofu was really good. I think the pho broth could have been a bit more flavorful but I just added sauce to make it to my taste. I went with friends and we played Jenga. It was a fun place to hang out. The parking lot is small and stressful. So be prepared for that. The bathroom did not have soap when we went which was inconvenient. Also the receipt printer did not work which was stressful cause I order via the machine and had no way to get my order number. We just told them what happen and it wasnt a big deal in the end. read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I was in the is part of town and craving a bowl of Pho -- Cilantro it was! This restaurant is located right in an awesome neighborhood but quite busy! It's surrounded by some local breweries so parking can be a bit challenging on a Sunday. I enjoy the concept of ordering from the folks who brought my food to me. I started out with a fried egg roll which was quite delicious! The flavors were on point! The best part is that you get to choose your sauce! I went with the green cilantro sauce which hit the spot! For my main, I went with the "Special" Pho! The broth was fantastic. It was better than most other Pho restaurants in Charlotte. It's more of a clear and beefy broth. The cuts of meat were also quality. The bone-in beef was the best part. It was literally falling off the bone. Also, I stopped by the boba tea place "Cha Time" next door. It enjoyed my drink as well. Overall, a pretty cool place! I would come back! Good customer service and super clean! From the restaurant itself to the bathrooms. read more

This was a pretty decent place for some good Vietnamese cuisine. My wife and I shared the Pho Dac Biet bowl, the sweet chili wings and some pork spring rolls. They were all pretty good. The free parking was a bit of a challenge for a Friday evening but not too terrible. Service was OK, and I'd like to believe our server was not having the best of days, so I'm sure she will be OK. Not bad at all! read more

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I've been here multiple occasions and I've loved my experience!! The rolls!! The customer service is great!

Love this spot. Great cheap eats in Charlotte. Food was stellar. Will be back soon. Love the ambience and the service - easy to order and get what you want. Cheers! read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Vegetarian bowl with maple Maple Glazed Tofu. Rad! - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

the food is so amazing and fresh , i go every time that i possibly can & i love how sweet the people are in there ; its my #1 option to offer people if they want pho! read more

Cilantro Kitchen - short rib pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food is not as good as described on the menu. I got phó which is normally good anywhere I go but the broth here was almost see through. The flavour was very light and hubby's short rib was more fat than meat. I was disappointed as I've been waiting to try this place for a while. Maybe other things on the menu are better. read more

YUM!! Cilantro noodle is one of my fave quick eats in Charlotte. You can create your own bowl - I've only ever gotten the fried rice bowl with shrimp, peppers, cucumbers, cilantro, steamed veggies & yum yum sauce! The staff and service is always on point. They are very quick and so nice. There is plenty of seating and booths Parking however is sometimes a nightmare if you go during busy hours. read more

Cilantro Noodle is a hit or miss. Sometimes great, sometimes not. I like getting the summer rolls, but they are always a different size, never rolled tightly and almost always fall apart. I like them because they taste fresh with a lot of ingredients to choose from, but last time it was literally all lettuce. And huge! A huge lettuce ball. I was disappointed. Also nothing like a huge, loose summer roll falling apart on your plate. I think they should take more time to get presentation right, even if it is a to go order or a somewhat "fast food" place. I also don't love their peanut sauce, too watery. The bahn mi has a good flavor and the bread is crispy. I also get the tofu, which I love. Again, with this, they don't take time to chop their veggies. I hate pulling a long string of cilantro still all attached to the stem out of my mouth. I think the employees are always in a hurry here and just don't really care. When I've been in to get my to-go orders, they aren't friendly and seem busy just talking amongst themselves anyway. The vegetarian pho broth is delicious. The flavor is really good. I ordered the bahn mi and broth combo and it was a surprise how good it was. I think depending on who is working is how the experience will turn out. I hope they get some more consistency in the future. read more

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Delicious flavorful broth and beef!! The chewy meat was a little strange but the flavors were outstanding read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great spot. Been here a few times and they seem to do a strong carry out business even thought we dined inside. You can order at a kiosk, at your table or walk up to the counter - they seemed to have that covered well. I've ordered the Pho Ga each time ($11) and it's been really good each time. Service is very friendly. We will be back again! read more

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Pho was great ! Ban mi was also good. We had spring rolls and fries. Highly recommend!!

This was my second time here but it has been at least a couple years. The portion size remains the same and is a reason to return. I can definitely make two meals out of two rolls! I don't recall this from last time but there is now kiosk ordering which I used this time. From what I could tell each roll had to have the same ingredients when ordering this way which I did not love. Then it said to take a receipt to the register as the card option for paying was not working. However, then the receipt did not print. Luckily the order went through and I could verbally say what I ordered. Parking is stressful when there is an event. I don't recall this on a regular day last time. Finally, the flavors are mild but good. read more

Cilantro Kitchen - Fresh Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Sent my girlfriend in to pick up my short rib pho. I was craving some large bones. We LOVED the short rib pho and would get it all the time and hadn't during our summer away. To our disappointment, the $23 bow of pho was tiny and instead of two large short ribs that it once came with, it was 2 tiny diced ribs. The place, since the meat was changed, also changed their photo to the large ribs on doordash. I remember both of us wondering how big it would be and being thrilled to see the large bones. The size of these new ribs were 1 inch thick, and about 2inches by 2 inches. 80%bone, 10% fat/connecting tissues, 10% meat. We were so disappointed and got hungry an hour later so we went to Taco Bell which provided more filling and needed protein in a single $2 taco than our bowls of pho combined. I say go to Taco Bell to be full, and if you want to eat a decorative dish that doesn't fill you up and is mostly onion and sprouts (not even a full handful of noodles). Please let customers know if food runs out next time instead of chopping up the last bowl of pho and splitting it in 3-5 bowls and adding broth and veggies. We wouldn't have left a review but we called 4 times during business hours but there was no answer. read more