This place is delicious, in a cute part of downtown near other restaurants and shops, we stopped by…read morehere for a tea while waiting for a table for lunch nearby. I loved the extensive menu options, and was delighted to see they have my favorite boba tea option, a coconut taro smoothie w black boba. It was delicious exactly as it should be and the boba is fresh, soft and chewy. My friends had the Taichi tea which was also delicious and the lychee smoothie. All so yummy! Will def be back my next time in Chatt!

Such a nice little restaurant! Staff are very friendly and the food tasted amazing! If you're…read morelooking for a quiet place to eat and relax this is it! I had the sukiyaki beef bento and it was delicious. I will be going back to try some of their other menu items!

i absolutely ADORE this place. this was my second time here and both times have been just amazing…read more the sweet lady who runs the front register is just so kind and welcoming, and so is the staff in the kitchen. each time i've eat here, they've been so attentive and appreciative of everyone who stops by for a meal. this time around, i wanted to try the báhn mí with the golden tofu. i also got a side of curry and a side of broccoli. this was a DELICIOUS sandwich. i used the curry to dab onto the tofu for extra flavor and let me just say i was not disappointed in the slightest. the lychee and strawberry fruit tea was very refreshing as well and had pieces of real fruit, not just syrups. my mother was a bit overstimulated by the echo of noise (there was a small gathering when we arrived and their voices bounced around the walls easily and made them sound louder than they would have otherwise), due to the high ceilings i imagine, but overall this restaurant is well kept and very clean. i can't wait to keep coming back here to find my new favorite item, this place hasn't missed yet. 10000/10, highly recommend!

Love that we have a vegetarian/vegan restaurant here in Chatt!…read more Food was delicious and big portions!! Dumplings were amazing, we had the "beef" noodles and the rich broth ramen. My husband got the mango boba tea (DEEEEEELICIOUS) I ended up drinking most of it (oops) Highly recommend! It's a great place to eat. Booths and tables available. The service was great, and the restaurant is clean and cute!

My daughter is a UTC student and I want to treat her to lunch during the school week and she chose…read moreAttack of the Tatsu. It is within walking distance from class and I hadn't been before but was saved in Yelp as one of my "want to try" restaurants. First off, the warm greeting was so nice as we were the first customers of the day (a few minutes before opening). We were seated promptly and the server was quick to check in with us. I had read about the ambiance before hand and was very intrigued to see if it would be too "dark" to see with my older eyes but it was actually perfect and I enjoyed the red light, intimate feel. We decided to split the chicken curry ramen and edamame, fries and she also got a single slider. Let me tell you, nothing short of yummy perfection. THOSE FRIES, the flavors of the curry, alllllllll the things. Excellent find and kudos to the daughter for the recommendation.

Everything was incredible! I got the ramen and shared the chicken sliders, and both were so good…read more The sliders were crispy and packed with flavor, and the ramen was probably my favorite part. The noodles were SO good, and the broth was really tasty. Plus, the portions were generous, so you definitely get a lot of food. The ambiance was adorable too. I sat in the back area, and it was such a vibe! Customer service was also incredible. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Between the food, atmosphere, and service, I really enjoyed this place and would definitely come back!

Ichiban just hired a new dedicated dim sum chef. We tried the dim sum for the first time today and…read moreit was incredible! We are only able to get good dim sum in places like Chicago or Las Vegas. Now there is an authentic dim sum joint in Knoxville!! Please do yourself a favor and give it a try. This is the only place you will be able to get good, true, and delicious dim sum in East Tennessee!!

Authentic dim sum, with nice and comfortable seating. The egg custard is my favorite and the…read moreroasted duck is something I ordered all the time. Finally I don't have to drive to Atlanta for authentic dim sum and Cantonese food.

Had an opportunity this week while in the Smokey's to visit Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams…read more Had a wonderful visit with Allen Benton and his son Darrell. He took us on a guided tour of his facility. We got to see the hams in the process of curing and the storage rooms. Also got to see the staff processing bacon and packaging it. We picked up a country ham, several packs of bacon, smoked sausage and some smoked cheddar cheese. We just loved the place and the hospitality! Very nice, clean facility!

Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams is a renowned, family-owned shop in Madisonville, Tennessee,…read morefamous for its traditional, dry-cured country hams and bacon, which are salt-cured, brown-sugared, and hickory-smoked. Established in 1947, it has become a culinary destination, supplying both local customers and high-end restaurants with gourmet products known for their distinct, rich flavor, and is recognized for upholding time-honored curing methods.

We called ahead before coming because I have a gluten allergy and wanted to make sure there were…read moresafe options for me. We were told over the phone that the ramen was gluten-free as long as it was made with the rice noodles. Based on that information, we drove over with our family, including a very hungry child. After we were seated, I told our waitress that I was gluten-free and that we had called ahead about the menu. Instead of letting us know right away that there was an issue, she went to speak with the manager, and we spent about 10 minutes looking over the menu and deciding what to order. When the manager finally came to our table, she told us they actually did not have any gluten-free options. I explained that we had specifically called ahead and were told the ramen was gluten-free with rice noodles. She clarified that only the plain rice noodles themselves were gluten-free--not the ramen or broth. That is very different from what we were told over the phone. I then asked whether I could order a poke bowl with white or brown rice. She said the rice was not gluten-free because it was prepared with sugar and vinegar. Since sugar and vinegar are typically gluten-free ingredients, I asked for clarification, but she simply repeated that she does not make any of the rice gluten-free and was unwilling to help identify anything on the menu that I could safely eat. I do appreciate that she refused to serve me something if she believed it wasn't safe. As someone with a gluten allergy, I'd much rather be told "no" than end up having an allergic reaction. However, the entire situation could have been avoided if we had been given accurate information over the phone or if we had been informed immediately after being seated instead of waiting while we looked through the menu. The biggest frustration was the wasted trip and wasted time. We drove over specifically because we were told there were gluten-free options, only to leave hungry with our family after sitting there with a hungry child. Better staff training and clearer communication about gluten-free options would go a long way in preventing this from happening to someone else.

Quick service Right off of I-40, exit 287…read more Had poke bowls where you choose what you want in it. The bowls are filling and really good. The ahi tuna was ruby red & good. Prices are reasonable. Other tables had the Ramen soups and tonkatsu, and they looked & smelled really great as well. If you are on the trail, this is a really good option! Don't miss!

As a recently transplanted Marylander, I've seriously missed having great pho nearby--and Knoxville…read moredoesn't exactly have a ton of options. Pho 99 is easily the best I've found in the area. The pho broth is exactly what it should be: rich, clear, deeply flavorful, and comforting without being overly heavy. You can tell it's been given time and attention. The summer rolls were also super fresh, but super bland, probably skip next time. If you're craving a genuinely good bowl of pho in Knoxville, Pho 99 is absolutely the place to go.

Service is wonderful; patient, informative, and attentive…read more A large space with plenty of seating that isn't scrunched together. Its pretty quiet in here just after the lunch rush aside from the music and slurps of other patrons. The lighting is not overbearing and theres lots of natural light which I can appreciate. The food is cooling down , but after a taste test..I can say its about to be really good. They were out of a lot of the drink options like the fresh lemonade and teas that the menu offers. I don't drink sodas and syrup pumped drinks so that was a bit of a bummer. Fresh lemonade is my jam so I was both bummed and excited to learn they ran out a few hours ago. I'll just have to make a trip back to try it.

I love Korean food. There's a few regular spots that I usually pick in Knoxville. K-Pocha is a…read morerelatively new entrant in this space. So, I was curious if this would be a new top contender. To me, it's not quite as good as the other options. The beef bulgogi bowl was pretty good and the egg on top was nicely done. But, I'd rank the taste/flavor as not as good the Gogi Korean and Won Korean. Also, no banchan (Korean appetizers) like Gogi and less appealing interior atmosphere. There was a smell of rank cooking oil that seemed to permeate the dining area. That bothered me the whole meal and made it hard to enjoy the food. Also, comparing K-Pocha to competitors, it's more expensive. If I am paying more, I expect it to be better. Service was decent and prompt. So, no issues there. Just not my favorite place for Korean food. Overall: It's just ok.

The food was pretty good! I think the chicken was fried perfectly and the white snow onions are…read morevery much something not within my normal ordering but its totally worth a try! The cheese pull on the fried rice was awesome and the cheese fries have that artificial cheese flavor in the best way possible (like a cheese curl or whale crackers). Our server was more than happy to explain any of the food to us and was on top of our drinks. The decorations are pretty cool too and they play a lot of popular kpop music as well. Overall a pretty great first visit for an adventurous eater! :D

Delivery was quick. Food was hot and the broth was separate from the contents, so the noodles were…read moreperfect and the bok choi was crisp. I got the spicy tonkotsu ramen and the broth was amazing. Just the right amount of heat to provide a strong flavor, but not so much that you lose the taste of everything else. I got it with the pork and there was a ton! I also got a lychee green tea with lychee boba and it was one of the best I've had, ever. This was a delivery, so I can't comment on the ambiance, however, they gave a little hang tag so that it's easy to order again the next time. I'm not from here, but I would come back!

Ming was a great server and brought everything we needed. She answered all our questions and was…read moresuper helpful. The food was amazing, everything was super fresh. I got the dumplings and the spring rolls to start and they were delicious. I got the Yamato 'burger' also and it was good too. It was a little sweet and reminded me a bit of salty cha su in a pita. - Just know it's not an American burger before you order it. Ming explained this to me before so I was prepared. :) My friend got the ramen bowl with spicy miso and ribeye and said it was amazing with the perfect amount of spice. Another friend got the Crab poke bowl, she said it was good with different textures. Everything we ate was good! The atmosphere was relaxing (we were seated in the corner booth).

I got the Vietnamese coffee and the huge bowl of pho. The coffee was strong, rich, and slightly…read moresweet with condensed milk--perfect little treat. The pho was the classic beef bowl with a flavorful broth, rice noodles, thin slices of beef. It also comes with bean sprouts, herbs, lime, and jalapeños on the side so you can make it your own. The perfect size to share with the kids and still take some home The service was fast and the ambiance was open and light, went with a friend, her daughter and my son and he loved it too! Everything tasted fresh and so satisfying. Definitely a new go-to spot.

We wanted pho since passing thru town. Not much places that were open at 8:30 pm. This one pops up…read more Service is great. Pho tasted not as authentic. Got a Thai tea and was alright. Husband was still Hungry afterward so we got sandwich too. Didn't take pic cause didn't think about it.