It takes a while. And you're sitting in basically an old living room close to other patrons with no music or anything like that. It reminded me of one of those awkward family meals you have to go to as a kid with your friends parents and their friends. The food was really, really good. The jerk chicken had awesome texture and fantastic sweet kick! Mac n cheese was whoa so good. Overall definitely worth the trip as a foodie. Just plan for the wait. read more

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This lovely restaurant is off the beaten path and quickly became an immediate favorite. Welcoming staff and kind service. Unexpectedly tasty and delicious food. read more

Gather - Gumbo - Soul Food Near Me - Asheboro, North Carolina

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It's located about 15 mins from the NC Zoo, so we decided to check out their lunch after seeing their diverse menu in our searches. It's definitely in an older house; parking is easy and you seat yourself. The house is definitely older and needs some work. We felt like we were eating in a quiet living room as there was no music or background noise other than other tables. There were definitely only two people working the day we went-one front of house and one back. There are several signs stating food takes time to prepare and it will come out as it's ready. They're not kidding. We ordered jerk chicken which was pretty spicy. The Mac was incredible as were the cheesy jalapeño hush puppies. It took about 50 mins for it to come out. The spicy roll was definitely spicy, and the baked roll had a nice flavor. We waited on those for a little over an hour. Definitely not a kid friendly place due to the wait times. Also no changing stations. It's a really nice concept and diverse menu! read more

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I felt as if I was home. Yummy real home cooking. Welcome attitude Fresh sushi & lovely

Finally checked out Gather after hearing about it from my neighbor and a local social media influencer. They're close to our house and open on Sundays so we got there early to avoid the after church crowd It was amazing! The service was friendly and helpful. The jerk chicken was the best I've ever had. Served with garlic mash potatoes and the jalapenos cheddar hushpuppies that made me do the happy dance in my seat. Just the right balance of sweet and savory with the best crunchy outside I've ever had balanced with the fluffiest middle. Literally the best hush puppy I have ever put in my mouth! My partner ordered the Shrimp PoBoy and he didn't even speak. He inhaled it which I have never seen him do. He also loves the fries. I ordered some Mac n cheese to go and the Chocolate Baileys Rum Cake for us to share later. I will definitely be back to taste everything on their menu including sushi. Have you ever been to a Caribbean restaurant that served sushi! No you haven't. lol. So you need to try Gather. It's in an old house hidden away on MLK Dr in Asheboro. You're welcome! read more

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Great food, great service, friendly staff the food is amazing!! The place is not closed the website says it is but it is NOT definitely recommend this restaurant!!! read more

Gather - Berry waffle - Soul Food Near Me - Asheboro, North Carolina

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Food was unexpectedly fantastic. Service was great. If you are in a hurry, don't stop here but it was worth the wait. read more

Gather - Oxtail w/ beans & rice & greens - Soul Food Near Me - Asheboro, North Carolina

What a treasure to be found! Our date night Saturday has brought us to this amazing location where we have absolutely fallen in love. The fusion of Jamaican and Japanese cuisine is a brilliant choice and something I've never seen done before. This is quite a lot of food for just two people but we had to try everything that peaked our interests.. and our taste buds! Extremely appreciative of the staff and how welcoming they are, and how they make you feel like you're family. I hope to find myself in Asheboro more often to try more of this amazing food! read more

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The shrimp & grits were so flavorful, assisted by the big squeeze of lemon. Don't skip on a side of the spicy fries. read more

Gather - Shrimp & Grits. Yum. - Soul Food Near Me - Asheboro, North Carolina

This is the best find that is close to my house. It's an old home that's been turned into a wonderful little restaurant. Get in there early or you won't get a parking spot. This place can fill up quick. We got there at 6:00 and only two parking spots left. I had one of the specials for the day which was a pan seared snapper with shrimp and added jalapeño cheddar hush puppies and steamed jasmine rice(Picture below) My friend had the same but for sides he had the garlic mash potatoes and farm veggies(no picture). We also shared a dragon roll before the main meal(no picture). It was a bit of a wait for the main dishes at around an hour because there were two tables ahead of us but it was well worth the wait to have all that flavor pop in my mouth. I'm full and my mouth is still watering thinking about the flavors. Can't wait to go back and try something new. My friend clean his plate it was so good. I took a small portion of mine home that I couldn't finish there. read more

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The smash burgers are amazing, the atmosphere is so welcoming, and the staff are the sweetest! I can't recommend them enough!

If you haven't heard yet, Gather & The Bun Hut have merged..and it really is the best of both worlds! A perfect mix of Sushi and Caribbean Food! Everything tasted as amazing as it looked! Not to mention, they are some of the coolest people ever!!! They so generously catered to our big office lunch request on a spur of the moment suggestion from my boss! We hope to make this a "Friday" thing as long as they'll let us! read more

Gather - Soul Food Near Me - Asheboro, North Carolina

Food is phenomenal. Longer than usual wait but well worth it. We've visited multiple times and never disappoints. Large servings, loaded with flavors. Always hot and delicious. Best food in town, hands down. read more

Love love love this place! It has made Wednesday my favorite day of the week bc they are closed Monday and Tuesday ! I love the flavors , I love the vibe and you can taste the love that was put into each dish! Asian Caribbean fusion is my new favorite ! This is a must ! read more

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HIDDEN GEM ALERT! - Gather in Asheboro NC on MLK Blvd. Hubby and I found this little spot in Asheboro NC by checking Yelp for options, and the reviews were awesome so we gave it a try. We definitely recommend it because the food was absolutely amazing! Most people would drive right on by because it's an old house that barely looks like a business never mind a restaurant but don't let that steer you away. Though it doesn't look like much from the outside, (and honestly even the interior could use some touch ups, though they do try to cozy it up with some wall decor), you will not regret overlooking the cosmetic stuff because the food is that good! Don't fall into the trap of ordering with your eyes unless you want to take leftovers home because it's tempting to order more than you could possibly eat, and the portions are large! We shared the Fried Crab Mac & Cheese Balls as an appetizer - drool! They were so good! You get 6 and they're big so if you're foolish like us and eat all 6 between two people, you may not have room for your dinner! Hubby had the Shrimp & Grits and he fancies himself a bit of a connoisseur of the S&G, and he said they were the best he's ever had (albeit a bit on the spicy side). I had a creole stuffed *insert fish type here* (I can't remember, maybe snapper?) with a side of cheddar jalapeño hush puppies and tropical island slaw. Y'all, I can't even explain how good it all was! My only nit was everything was on the same plate so my entree juices soaked into the hush puppies and slaw and they were perfect as they were so I used our appetizer plates to separate everything. As previously mentioned, we couldn't finish our entrees so we took home a lot of leftovers (the shrimp & grits ended up being 3 servings for hubby!). We also took home desserts for later. Yum!! They make everything to order so be patient and you won't be sorry. Our server was lovely and checked in a couple times. We will definitely be back and we highly recommend Gather in Asheboro! I dare you to check out their reviews, we're not the only ones who are raving! read more

Gather - Shrimp&Grits, cheddar & jalapeño hush puppies, tropical slaw, creole stuffed fish entree. Amazing! - Soul Food Near Me - Asheboro, North Carolina

the food was great and spiced really well, the lady who sat us was extremely nice and food came out fast.

Gather is one of the best places to eat in Asheboro. All the food was amazing. I went with a group of people and we shared the catfish, shrimp and grits, and jerk chicken. All of it was amazing! All of the sides were just as good as the entrees. We were already trying to make plans to go back. We were served by Debra and she treated us like we were her best friends that she hadn't seen in a long time. Super friendly and she even introduced us to the chef. The only downside that I can find is that since everything is made to order your food can take a while to come out. However, it is definitely worth the wait! Can't wait to go again. read more

Asheboro was in need!! Worth every penny! Everything is made to order. I'm Our sushi was on point. The miso soup could've been a little hotter but delicious. And the beignets....yum. Will be back very soon! read more

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PEOPLE OF ASHEBORO!!! COME ONE COME ALL!!! It's time to feast and enjoy the new flavor of the year that has came to town!! GATHER on MLK is an absolute win in every dish!!! When we got there and saw the menu we had to make an executive decision. We had to decide if we were going to go full on sushi or get an assortment of different things. We decided to try there sushi roll on special which was the spicy crab. I got the tuna poke bowl with rice and seaweed salad. I much better half got the fried chicken with sweet potato casserole and mac and cheese. Now we only tried one roll but I'm here to tell you. I've had sushi and quite a few different places across America and this is by far one of the best I've ever put in my mouth. The rice was absolutely perfect and if your sushi lover like I am you know how important that is. The crab was so fresh and the flavors were dynamite. All our other dishes followed suit. The fried chicken was cooked to perfection and so flavorful and juicy. The mac and cheese was great and I could have ate a gallon of the sweet potato casserole. I'm really glad I decided to get the tuna bowl. Just like everything else is incredibly fresh. The rice you get is the sushi rice and the seaweed salad is always a favorite of mine and tasted amazing. It was one of those dinners where you just kind of keep staring at each other and nodding your head in total approval. I'm a big fan of the location. I like this new trend that independent restaurant owners are going for with converting houses in neighborhoods into restaurants. It definitely gave you that homey feel with the decor and the way everything was set up. Service was great. Amanda our server gave great suggestions and was super attentive and friendly. Honestly can't do anything but give this place a high five. If you live in Asheboro or you're just passing through and sushi or soul food might be on your mind. There's not another option. I consider gather my new number one spot. Welcome to town!! read more

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A true hidden gem. They have such an amazing selection of one of a kind fresh meals. The server was incredible; kind, helpful, quick and attentive, and full of intention fun conversation. I got the griot platter with sweet and spicy fries, fresh greens and nothing disappointed. All the flavors were unique and satisfying. The pride and love for what they do here is evident. I can't wait for my next visit! read more

Gather - Griot platter with sweet and spicy fries and fresh greens. - Soul Food Near Me - Asheboro, North Carolina

The Food is great! The atmosphere is great and the service is awesome. I taste of home!! read more

Gather - Catfish, Collards, Rice and Beans - Soul Food Near Me - Asheboro, North Carolina

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The staff was friendly and the owner was very nice. The food was delicious. The location is a bit sketchy but i do recommend trying this spot out. read more

Y'all, food is SOOOOOOOO good but slowest service ever. You MUST set aside some time to dine here because service will take FOREVER but the food is worth it. I think this is why so many people order to go. Inside is basic. Here for the food, not the ambiance. And must like country music. read more