I saw really good reviews of this restaurant and decided to give it a try. Glad I tried it, the…read morefood was pretty good. I used to live in Korea so I went in, having high expectations. First, I'd like to mention, the portions were awesome! I'd say this is the highlight of the meal. :) The staff is very friendly, I'd like to give them a 10/10! When I walked in, there was a stale and foul smell, almost like an old sewage smell. The kitchen is right by the door, where the waiting area and cash register is. It was so strong, I was shocked that the restaurant was full of patrons. I considered not even eating my meal because my mind started wondering, but amongst the chaotic day, this was a necessary meal lol Overall, I might try this place again and recommend anyone try for themselves.

This is such a comforting Korean restaurant. I love having their soup on a chilly night--it's the…read moreperfect warm-up. Their dinner boxes are a complete meal, offering everything you could want, including two pieces of kimbap, gyoza, and rice. Personally, I'm not a fan of overly salty dishes, and I think this place strikes the perfect balance with its flavors.

Outside looks shabby but inside is very nice and food was awesome, fairly authentic and large…read moreportions. We had a great lunch here. Plus there's a Korean grocery next door.

My family and I decided to check out this place over the weekend. It was a cold and rainy day, so…read moreit was good to get out of the weather and into a restaurant. We were promptly seated and had our drink orders taken (they serve Coke products and alcohol; no Coke Zero sadly). The menu was pretty large but they don't offer a lunch portion on weekends which was unfortunate but fine. The adult meals came with 2 sides and miso soup, kids meals featured one side and miso soup. I ordered Beef Bulgogi with cabbage kimchi and cucumber kimchi, wife ordered Pork Belly with bean sprouts and fish cakes, kids ordered Beef Bulgogi Fried Rice and Chicken Frid Rice both with Japchae noodles. The miso soup was a little disappointing - the soup cup was filled a third of the way up and only had a few slivers of green onion; no tofu or seaweed or anything else. It was the smallest, saddest miso soup I have tried. Sides were brought out before the test of the meal -- save them for when the food comes out, you will need them to cleanse your palate and break up the meat overload. Sides were pretty good. The main course was served and the food looked beautiful! Unfortunately the food was very bland. The pork belly lacked salt (don't ask me how this is possible) though the onions they came with were nice. The beef Bulgogi was pretty bad, had flavor but seemed dry and it was just a pile of meat that got old quickly. Not a lot of complex flavors. My youngest kid's chicken fried rice was bad -- the chicken was extremely dry and lacked flavoring. She loved it; but she also doesnt want to use ketchup or any sort of flavoring on her meat usually so that tells you the flavor profile here. The waitresses we had we both very nice, but they weren't attentive. My glass of water was low and I got no refill - no one at my table was ever asked if they wanted something else to drink. One of my daughters used the rest room and complained that the floor of the women's restroom had a lot of water on it. She siad when she say down on the toilet water squirted out from around thr seal and when she stood up it sucked back in. She specifically asked me to mention it and and she's 11 years old and never complains about bathrooms so that was weird. Food cost $72 after taxes for 2 adult meals, 2 kid meals, 3 drinks and no apps or booze. Not worth it. If you think the food looks good, its post production. I really hate to rank this place so low but the wife and a I both agreed that it's a solid 2 stars and that we wouldn't return here. I enjoyed most of the other korean restaurants around town and have traveled quite a bit internationally and across the US for context; this place was not good. If you do want to try it out, I'd advise eating it family style where everyone shares several dishes. Sorry!

The restaurant was bright, we were immediately seated. Table was clean, service was great and the…read morespaces were constantly being cleaned. We decided on the Hot Pot option because it was the only vegetarian choice. My husband got the BBQ and choose chicken. I loved that this place could accommodate our varying food preferences. I also thought it was super cool that each person was able to choose their own base. A note: you cannot change your broth once you get it. We got spicy and wooo-wee! Our server tried to bring me some vegetarian broth to help dilute it but it was still just too much. That said, it was delicious! We choose several veggies to go along with our soup. There are only a few noodle options and unfortunately, I overcooked my udon noodles and they weren't too tasty. There's also a sushi bar-if they don't have the options you want, you can ask your server-but there will be a charge. There's also chicken wings, spring rolls and mozzarella sticks available to you at the bar. There's a sauce station which was great to enhance your broth. It was a fun experience for our family and we will definitely be back!

A little expensive. Overall I really didn't care for it but my kids loved it. We visited there for…read moremy son's Birthday and he loved it. But I must say that the beef short ribs are good.

Probably a good place for those who enjoy grilling their own food. Personally, if I'm going to dine…read moreout for lunch and pay $30 (plus tip), I would prefer for a chef to prepare the food. The beef bulgogi that I cooked was okay... I've had better elsewhere, but maybe that's because I'm not a very good cook and may have grilled it too long. The lemon chicken was also ok, but I probably cooked too long and I only ate a couple of pieces because server warned me I should use scissors to cut chicken to make sure it gets cooked enough inside, and, well... I got to feeling anxious about if I was undercooking or overcooking it, so I gave up. The salad was meh, and I didn't like the look of the cucumbers (they looked brownish, not fresh) so left them untouched. At first, I thought the restaurant itself looked nice... but then I noticed that the tables and floors were not the cleanest, and walking back to the restrooms, I passed a kitchen or prep area that had several puddles of water on the floor. It did not help me feel comfortable. It's a large restaurant, but there were only a few patrons inside during the height of rush hour. I should have been more observant before I sat down. Overall, I really wanted to like the place and a positive is that the Korean music videos on the TVs were very enjoyable, but unfortunately once I got to feeling "ick", I just couldn't shake that feeling. Once again, that's probably more a reflection upon me as someone who does not enjoy cooking, even at home, so please take this review with a grain of salt. Your experience may indeed be much better than mine, especially if you possess a more open and adventurous cooking spirit :)

I am a server myself and this was by far the WORST service I had ever received in my life. I came…read morewith five of my friends and we all normally top well because we have all been servers. This was just awful. The server was a shorter man and he rarely checked on our table, didn't bring us waters until we asked three times, and dropped our check without asking if we wanted more food/to split checks. Then, he followed us into the parking lot because he was upset with the tip. Honestly, this was the most rude, unprofessional service we have ever gotten. The food was good and not expensive- but the service made for a terrible experience. Also! When he dropped the bill, my boyfriend had to go up to him and SHOW him how to split the bill. Everything about the experience was so disappointing.

Stopped in with the family after church, made a drive out to Madison because the wife wanted Ramen…read moreand we'd never been here. Kind of a hole in the wall place - seating is limited, one comfy four top and then a lot of stuff mostly designed for 1-2 people. The booths can hold 4 people, but it will be a tight 4. They will hand you a menu when you come in, but you will order at the counter when you are ready. Water and unsweet tea were self serve and free, they had canned Coke products (no Coke Zero) -- all the dishes were served in togo/disposable containers. Employees were extremely friendly. We ordered a variety of dishes to sample everything; shrimp katsu plate, chicken gyoza, chicken katsu, beef curry rice and tonkotsu Ramen. Prices are reasonable for Huntville - Curry or Ramen dishes are $15, Katsu plates $12, and Kids (Keiki) are $8. Portions were good and food came out quickly. Wife is half Asian and said all the food was food for the most part. She enjoyed her Ramen and my Curry. I was not a fan of the gyoza (might have been it being chicken and not pork) and felt the sear was light. Vegetables in my curry were huge, but that's a nitpick. Both my kids ate their ketsu and rice without complaint; chicken ketsu I stole was moist. Definitely give it a shot!

This place is amazing! The food is great, the service is amazing and the interior has a great vibe!…read more My wife gets the Chicken Katsu Curry, the chicken is always perfectly cooked with a great crispy coating. I always get the Wonton Ramen and definitely try the croquettes if you are looking for a crispy potato appetizer! Would definitely recommend. Each time we leave eager to come back!

I went back searching for black bean noodles. To my delight I was able to order black bean noodles…read more Dave wanted the Chicken Mei Fun and Moo Goo Gai Pan. I added California rolls. The California Rolls were well made, tasty, and satisfied my desire to drown them in wasabi. I love wasabi. 5/5 The Chicken Mei Fun was delicious as always. 5/5 Moo Goo Gai Pan had a variety of fresh vegetables stir fried with chicken breast. The mild flavors tickled my palate after my wasabi dive! 5/5 Black bean noodles, aka Jjajangmyeon was delicious. My only complaint was it didn't taste quite as good as the first time I ate them at Four Leaves. They were saltier this time but not so salty I couldn't eat them. If you read my reviews, I do not care for food with too much salt. The noodles were great and I will buy them again. 5/5 The nice manager from my previous visit still works there too! Please stop by and try their delicious foods. So good!!!

Dinner date with my lady. We decided on four leaves. Surprisingly the there wasn't a crowd at all…read morecomplained to other times I've been. The staff was nice and timely in responding and checking on the table. The tiger roll was really good! Love a good roll with shrimp tempura and eel sauce. The fire mountain was okay but not my favorite. I didn't expect the salmon to be cold maybe the picture was deceiving and I don't read the description well. The red fish was okay. Lightly breaded not really seasoned in my opinion but cooked almost perfectly. It was a pretty display how they batter and fry the skeleton but the sauce that came with it compensated for the lack is seasoning on the fish. General Tso's chicken never disappoints. Classic Chinese dish over sticky rice was really good and the broccoli was steamed to a great texture. Overall good experience here. Never had a bad meal or service from this place.

Loved the food here so much! What a great find in Huntsville, AL…read more Truly we enjoyed all the food: 3 Kara - Age, 1 Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Assorted ramen. My favorite item was the Crispy Brussel Sprouts, a great crunch. We were greeted by friendly people, and enjoyed seeing anime on the screens. Would definitely return the next time I am in town.

Absolutely delicious, and I appreciate that they offer an option to adjust the flavor to 80 percent…read moreless, which still tastes excellent. This is especially helpful for those who prefer a lower sodium intake. The service was efficient, likely because we arrived early. The restaurant combines a modern Japanese ramen aesthetic with traditional flavors. Most importantly, the pricing is reasonable, and they offer a reusable bag, although it seems somewhat fragile.

I'm in town for work and love trying new restaurants. I saw good reviews for this restaurant and…read morethat it was Studio Ghibli inspired and knew I had to try it out. The exterior alone is adorable! A traditional Japanese building with little figurines and even a large Totoro in the garden. It felt whimsical and nostalgic. I was seated right away and the staff were incredibly kind and attentive, checking in without being intrusive. The owner even stopped by each table to make sure everything was perfect but didn't linger too long. I started with the takoyaki, and it was one of the best I've ever had. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and the octopus was tender. The sauce and bonito flakes were just the right amount. For my entree, I ordered the curry chicken katsu lunch special, which comes with a soup or salad. I chose the miso soup since it was cold out and it was absolutely the right choice. The katsu was perfectly crispy and paired beautifully with the rich Japanese curry. I especially loved the big pieces of mushrooms and onions in the curry. Before heading out, I ordered a lychee green tea with boba and lychee jelly to go. The boba was perfect and didn't get tough sitting in the cold drink like some places. 10/10 would go back and would recommend to anyone who is looking for an authentic and fun Japanese restaurant.

I was here on a business trip and it was a rainy, cold night. I wanted a warm bowl of ramen after a…read morelong day of traveling, and Miso Happy did not disappoint! Upon driving up to the restaurant, it looked like one of those traditional Japanese tea houses. It had Totoro outside with an umbrella, which fit the rainy day that was happening. Inside has a Studio Ghibli theme. Gentle piano music from the movies play in the background, and it has a homey, comforting feel to it. The server was so kind in helping me decide what to get because I haven't been in the area before. Looking at the prices, it was extremely reasonable, especially with the quality of food I got in return. After much consideration and asking for suggestions, I ended up getting the grape green tea, their black tonkotsu ramen, and their strawberry crepe cake. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The noodles were the perfect amount of richness and flavor. The noodles were bouncy, chewy, and the perfect compliment to the pork bone soup, which was salty and smooth. The green grape green tea was floral and a refreshing contrast to the hot soup and noodles. The strawberry crepe was a great finale to an already great meal! It had layers of rich creme in between each thin crepe layer. It created a symphony for the mouth as the texture and flavor was out of this world. My expectations were blown out of the water for sure. If I lived nearby, I would be a frequent visitor to this incredible establishment. They have earned their 5/5 star review.

I placed the order to be delivered by Uber eats. I was actually surprised that the food was tasty…read more We ordered the veggie spring rolls, crab rangoon, drunken noodles (veg), and Thai fried rice. The only thing I didn't like was the Thai fried rice. Well it was average. It was missing something, The crab rangoon was probably some of the best I ever had. My mother loved her drunken noodles so that was a plus.

I decided I'd give this restaurant a try a few weeks ago after seeing all the positive reviews…read more As others have mentioned, this restaurant is attached to a Best Western hotel. To be honest, I usually have very low expectations of "hotel restaurants," but I will say Banana Leaves exceeded those. If I were staying at a hotel and this was my option for dining, I wouldn't be mad. However, I also don't think this would be my first choice for an Asian-influenced dining experience. They have dishes from a lot of different Asian countries on the menu, though I'd say it leans most heavily Thai or Malaysian, with room for Japanese sushi. The menu isn't overwhelmingly large but it is quite varied. It was fairly quiet when I visited in the middle of the day on March 4. A few other diners trickled in while I ate. Service was suuuuper sweet. Kind, respectful, and diligent. I did go a little while between finishing my meal and getting a check, but I think she was trying to be respectful of me finishing up my food. I wasn't finishing it because I didn't really care for it, but that wasn't my waitress' fault. She even brought out a few small pieces of fruit for dessert as well as a box for my meal. Very thoughtful. I decided to order one of their lunch specials as that was the most cost effective option. I selected the Thai Basil Chicken. It comes with white rice, a salad, a spring roll, and a cup of soup. I also got a Thai iced tea to drink because I can never resist those. The Thai tea was very pretty. It was not particularly sweet and had a fairly strong almost vanilla-like flavor. I do prefer mine on the sweeter side personally, but it wasn't bad. I was warned that the Thai Basil chicken would be spicy but I really didn't find it spicy at all except when I ate an actual piece of chili. Then, it was pleasantly warming but nothing crazy. The vegetables still had a nice snap but for me I thought the chicken was rubbery and I really didn't like the texture of it. I mostly ate veggies and rolled my nicely cooked white rice around in the sauce. Disappointed in the chicken. The spring roll was fine -- exactly as you'd expect. I didn't realize there was a small divot in the dish that held the sweet and sour dipping sauce until it was basically too late. Oh well. The salad was plain but I enjoyed the typical Japanese style gingery dressing. I was somewhat pleasantly surprised to see the soup was a wonton soup. That was nice and I enjoyed trying it though I ultimately found the wontons to be rather bland. Idk, 3 stars sounds a little harsh but 4 is too generous. I think that the idea is really there but just a few too things missed the mark for me on the execution level. If I were to return, I'd like to try some of their Malaysian dishes, as there aren't a ton of places around Huntsville that serves that cuisine. I appreciate the kind and polite service and calm atmosphere.

We stopped by to get a bite to eat. It was cold out and a bowl of soup to warm up sounded like a…read moregreat idea. We were seated quickly and drinks brought to the table fast. I ordered chicken soup with glass noodles. The flavorful chicken broth on a cold day with slices of chicken and fresh vegetables hit the spot! You should try this bowl of soup, noodles, and fresh vegetables. 5/5 Dave ordered a dry noodle bowl with shrimp, bbq pork, boiled egg and vegetables. The brown sauce topping this noodle bowl has a char grilled flavor that highlights the different meats and egg noodles nicely. The bowl of soup on the side is a flavorful chicken broth. 5/5 If you haven't tried this place, you are missing out. The foods are excellent as is the customer service. It's always a pleasure to dine here. 5/5

I was so hungry after a wonderful visit to the Huntsville Botanical Gardens. We were visiting the…read morecity and didn't know where to get a healthy lunch. A quick online search for Asian faire led us to nearby Viet Cuisine. The location is efficient, fresh and clean. It looks like it was originally built to be a fast food restaurant. In short order we were warmly greeted, seated and placing our order. Our entree arrived steaming just a few minutes after our spring rolls were rushed to our table. This was a fantastic feast of veggies and beef-styled tofu with a spicy flair that was just right. We were thrilled with the whole visit. Stop in soon!