Was craving some hibachi with sweet carrots like I got when I was growing up. The drive thru is so…read moreconvenient!! A employee comes outside and takes your order then you pull up to pay & receive your order. I got hibachi steak & shrimp with zucchini & onions. My coffin got hibachi steak and chicken. I asked for sirracha and was asked if 3 was enough I said yes. Unfortunately when I opened up the bag when I got home it was just a very small amount of sirracha. The carrots were great!! The shrimp was cooked well. The steak was a little tough and small pieces. Not bad overall for the price. Decent enough for small town friendly.

Seriously some of the best Japanese food I've had. This place knocks every other Japanese…read morerestaurant in the county out of the park. Always a kind staff, consistently great food and the interior and exterior are just perfect for a hole in the wall hidden gem like this. I come here at least once a week for the teriyaki chicken and I don't plan on stopping!

Never expected a ramen spot in this little town. What a great surprise! The ramen is excellent and…read morethe staff is very friendly. Looking forward to trying the sushi and more ramen bowls

Very happy to have a sushi restaurant nearby! This was our first try, so we got both sushi and…read moreramen. Our server was sweet, but when asked which ramen she recommended, she said she'd never tried any, but told us the most popular ones. I really think servers should eat the food they're selling or at least try it so they know what it's truly like. She was otherwise a good server. Atmosphere could use a little warmth, but the furniture was nice and looked brand new. I chose the Spicy Maki combo (spicy salmon, spicy tuna and yellowfin sushi) and had miso soup with it. Soup was yummy, although the seaweed pieces were a bit big. Sushi was fresh and yummy. My husband had the Shoyu ramen with pork and really enjoyed it. It came with a ladle that was a bit awkward, but I gave him the soup spoon from my soup after he used a fork to eat the noodles and other chunky ingredients. He enjoyed it, but thought it could use a bit more flavor. House sake is a great deal! We will definitely be back. I look forward to trying some specialty rolls next time!

Fast and friendly service and very good quality sushi. Our orders varied from habachi chicken to…read moremultiple specialty rolls. Also had some edamame, spring rolls, fried rice, and the green tea. It's a small little sushi place but the chef certainly knows what he's doing. We've been several times and never had a bad meal.

Placed order over the phone. Ordered Hibachi Shrimp and Hibachi Chicken which is described with…read morefried or steamed rice, sweet carrots, mushrooms and clear soup. Order was wrong and all they did was apologize. We received Shrimp Teriyaki instead of Hibachi and received Veggie Teriyaki instead of Chicken Hibachi. They informed me Hibachi Shrimp comes with broccoli instead of mushrooms. The sauce was more like Teriyaki not Hibachi! Spring Rolls were hard and tough. Disappointed.

I don't write reviews often, but Soulisa's Fine Thai Dining really left an impression on me…read more The atmosphere was calm, warm, and inviting--one of those places where you can actually relax and enjoy your time. The staff was genuinely kind and attentive, not just going through the motions. That kind of service is rare. I ordered the dumplings, teriyaki chicken, and a spider roll--everything was fresh, flavorful, and made with care. You can taste the difference. As a retired Air Force veteran, I don't take good service or a good experience for granted. Soulisa's got it right. I left full in more ways than one. Great food, great people, great energy. Definitely a place I'd recommend.

Our first visit with friends who are regulars. This is their nearby Thai and I would be a frequent…read morediner here too were it closer to home. It's 40 minutes away. But for Landrum to have a decent Thai restaurant (and they have sushi) is a big deal. I'm reviewing 3 stars for now, did not get to try the sushi and other menu items. The restaurant is situated in the middle of the block set in the quaint, small downtown of Landrum. The sushi is prepared in the back, in an open sushi style traditional display, but no seating right there. The restaurant is clean, moderately bright, and the tables can be arranged for parties of 8, we were four. I did think the tables were a little too close together. During our meal, an adjacent four top was seated and while they were not disturbing us, the tiny waitress was bumping into me as she took their order or delivered food, enough so that I had to be aware of it so as to not accidentally wave an arm and knock a drink or plate from her hand. Our service was attentive. Pricing is reasonable for food, but I did think $14 for an 8 ounce hot sake was steep. I tried the Larb Gai level 6 and the presentation and arrangement of the dish made it easy to eat as lettuce wraps with crisp iceberg and the fresh flavors. It was well balanced and the right heat but slightly dry. A side container of a couple of additional tablespoons of the Thai dressing would be a good idea. My Tom Yum Soup entree size was ample enough for leftovers. It is very flavorful but on the sweet side comparatively to many other TY soups I've had. My protein choice was chicken and heat level 6 of 10. It seemed that everyone's dishes were slightly hotter than expected, even our friends who regularly order the same dishes felt that way. My 6 was more like an 8 and I'm a hot head eater. This often happens as variance in pepper heat in stir fry or in chef to chef variance in spice profile. I would suggest order lower and adjust up to your taste. We arrived early, 5:15 and left 7:15 and were not rushed. The restaurant was moderately busy as it was a Friday. I'm told reservations are recommended. 3 stars means "A-OK" and that is where this landed. No disappointments and also no stand out experiences, but we would dine here again.

Delicious, courteous, clean. Not much ambiance, but I more interested in the food.read more

Most of the items on the menu are good but I asked for chicken fried rice. It was nothing but plain…read moreyellow rice with pieces of boiled white meat chicken. No peas, no carrots, no celery, no onion, or even any flavor. If you want excellent house fried rice go to Joy Wok in Columbus NC. The boneless ribs were very tasty but a little chewing.

Every time I'm anywhere near Rutherfordton, my car basically takes the exit on its own because it…read moreknows what time it is -- Thai time. Hands down the best Thai food in all of NC... and who would've guessed it'd be coming out of a small town like Rutherfordton. Plot twist of the century. From appetizers to the main dishes, you literally cannot go wrong. It's so good we went twice in one week, which my stomach fully supported and my diet absolutely did not. Worth it. The flavors slap, the portions are perfect, and the staff treats you like you accidentally wandered into your friend's house for dinner. Enough said -- if you like good Thai food, this place is a mandatory life experience. See you guys next time I'm in the area... which, let's be honest, will probably be sooner than I should admit.

Had lunch (Beef Pad Thai) yesterday at Rutherford Thai, since it had been a while. They never…read moredisappoint - food tastes great (served quickly and hot), service was pretty good, and the ambiance is nice (would be able to meet with someone and hear what they are saying). The two things that could be improved on: 1) it is hard to find a place to park and 2) the steps are a little deep and they don't have a hand rail.

Service is quick and polite, food is always delicous, I just wish the hours were extended. On my…read morelist of favorites go to

I love this place for several reasons and my wife and I get takeout at least once a week. GREAT…read morefood and portion for the price, always cooked fresh, but we've always really enjoyed how friendly they all are, every single time, year after year, which makes getting a great meal an even more enjoyable experience. This will always be the only Japanese restaurant for me, in Shelby.

Kelly's is one of those places that takes you straight back to childhood, the kind of fish camp…read moreyour parents used to pile you into on a Friday night. Family owned since 1960, and you can feel that in every part of the experience. The parking lot was packed when we got there, which is always a good sign. We grabbed a booth and the sweet tea came out right away with a pitcher so you can refill it yourself, which is a small thing but I appreciate it. Ordered the flounder and shrimp and it came piled on a paper platter with fries, slaw, and the hush puppies. And those hush puppies are seriously worth talking about. Big, hot, crispy outside, soft inside. The portions overall are ridiculous in the best way. The seafood platter is a good call if you can't decide, flounder, perch, catfish, deviled crab, shrimp and oysters all on one plate. The slaw is creamy and fresh, not the watery kind. They also had homemade cake slices up front and we grabbed a piece on the way out. There's a warmth and a character to this place that you just can't fake. Glad it's still here.

Popular local fish house conveniently located on US74. Parking can be a little tight when busy…read more Orders are taken immediately after entering, using a large menu board behind the hostess's stand. There is little time to consider the choices when busy, and locals who know what they want proceed quickly, first timers may end up rushing their order and choose poorly. Payment is taken at a separate counter, and tips are solicited before you have received your food. Avoid choosing a table near the exit as it can be drafty and has lots of foot traffic. Drink cups are provided for self serv beverages. Food is delivered hot and fresh from the kitchen. There is a large variety of primarily fried seafood choices, with mostly fries and slaw for sides; baked potatoes don't seem to be offered. Entrees are offered in small and large sizes, and portions are large, with mounds of fish, fries and hush puppies on each plate. The dining area can be crowded and noisy, especially when returning for refills to the busy drink dispensers. If you need a to-go box, you will find them there. Overall, this bustling restaurant offers large portions in return for minimum service. Entrees are in the $15 -$20 range despite the do-it-yourself nature of the dining room. If you want table service this is not your place!