As much as I love the food and the service. I've noticed how the waiters always put the dark-skinned people in the back and keep the white-skinned people in front. It's getting annoying and it needs to stop and treat with their customers with respect instead of keeping of putting them in the back. read more

Ordered my Go-To Favorite Open Rice - Blakney Amazing as always!!! I know you guys are sick of hearing it, but I get: The cast-iron chicken fried rice with all the extras! Char Siu, shrimp, beef, egg, pork, onion, scallion, broccoli, with a side of their amazing dumplings - fried of course. I also get a container of their potsticker sauce, and Yum Yum sauce, which is my favorite! This time I did opt for a side of fried rice and I had them add chicken for the protein. Well worth the price for the portion size and the quality of all the proteins. I'm in heaven lol! read more

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This is a popular place, and for good reason. It has an upscale, modern cafeteria style decor that is clean and inviting. My colleagues and I were quickly seated on our visit here for lunch. If there are any problems, I would only say there are too many choices! There are dishes from many different non-Indian Asian countries. I went with a chicken and shrimp udon choice that was utterly scrumptious. Portion size was very generous. Highly recommended. I will definitely return again. read more

Open Rice Blakeney - Chicken and Shrimp Udon with Black Pepper Sauce - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We visited for lunch on the weekend. Our server was really helpful and attentive. The decor is modern and the restaurant looked clean. However the concrete floors were sticky, particularly near the back/restroom area. We liked the food okay, but did not like the iced tea at all. It tasted like it had been sitting in the fridge for a day or two. I would eat there again but try some other dishes, and maybe a bubble waffle. Veggie spring rolls - thumbs up, crispy Iced tea - thumbs down Cast Iron Chicken Fried Rice - okay Chicken King Soy Sauce Noodles - also okay, liked the bean sprouts Things to know: -Quick service -Their sodas are individual servings -Huge plates of food read more

Food was really good, we went out for a birthday dinner with friends and a few kids. The waiter was very busy and missed a few things but did grab them as soon as we reminded him, it was very busy. Everything was fresh and very flavorful, good vibes. read more

Open Rice Blakeney - Bang Bang Shrimp - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I was craving noodles...and their Laksa Curry came to mind! Again, this is one of the most fulfilling bowls you'll ever find...just loaded with so much yumminess (not just the number of items, like Shrimp, Chicken, Fried Tofu, Crab Sticks, and a variety of veggies...but such rich, spicy flavor!). It's not cheap (about 18 bucks?), but worth it! This time, I noticed that the lighting wasn't as harsh as usual...but a bit more dimmed, and I found it much more comfortable. As usual, the service was great. This is still one of, if not my favorite Asian Fusion restaurant in Charlotte. read more

O.M. Goodness! It might be better than this but I don't see how. I had been to the Open Rice @ Metropolitan in Uptown CLT for Dim Sum and it was really very good. I wanted to try this place which is actually much closer to my house and easier to get to rather than negotiate all the construction in Uptown CLT. I studied the reviews and at 4.5 starts with 536 reviews it's a good indication it's better than just good. I wasn't disappointed! I had the Hong Kong Pork Char Siu with a side of fried rice. Each bite was better than the one before. It's served over a bed of bok choy. So well prepared with quality ingredients, fresh and delicious. The portion was huge & I had to get a 'go box'. I had outstanding service from Colleen. She knew the menu well and was able to answer all my questions. She was attentive and continued to check on me from time to time. I especially like their 'team' aspect to service. As other servers come by, they take an empty plate and ask if there is anything else they can get you. I'm so pleased to be able to tell my family and friends about this place and give it an enthusiastic recommendation. Sadly, they don't do Dim Sim like the Metropolitan location but their menu is broad and creative. Nearly EVERY Elite review I read was a five star review, what does that tell you? I read many comments that it was pricey. Yes and you get what you pay for and in this case it's worth every penny! read more

My favorite Asian food restaurant in Charlotte by far. Esther is the bestest server. Her the eggplant appetizer- you won't be sorry

It was my first time hearing about and visiting this establishment. We were greeted in a very professional manner. The restaurant's decor was plain, but overall, it had a pleasant atmosphere. Our server, named Chelsea, came to the table and took our orders. She was so pleasant and professional. She didn't make you feel like you were just a number, but she was very engaging, and I appreciated that about her. We ordered the Jumbo Lump Crab Meat & Shrimp Fried Rice with extra crab meat and extra shrimp. We also ordered the Spicy Stir-Fry Udon, which consisted of beef, onions, scallions, and broccoli. We ordered the mixed vegetables as well. The fried rice entree wasn't what I was accustomed to seeing it look like. It wasn't as savory as I'm used to, so I definitely added soy sauce to it. The Udon dish was okay, but it's not something that I would order again. The mixed vegetables were delicious. I wasn't really overwhelmed with the food in a good way, but I would like to go back and try other items on the menu because the food wasn't bad, but just different. Give them a try. read more

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Take out was quick and efficient. Food was good but not great. They have another branch near Novant Main Hospital that is much better. Also they have Din Sun. Definitely the better choice of the two. read more

Wow this place was delicious. I enjoyed the homemade chilli oil. I ate it with everything. The seafood soup was yummy, I ate the whole thing. The duck and the curry was good too! Service was awesome. Made sure that our drinks were filled and always check on me. The restaurant was clean and very relaxing. So if you're in the area stop by and give it a try!!! read more

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I came on a Tuesday with a friend. We ordered the fresh catch special seafood soup ( crab meat,shrimp,scallops), japanese style pork curry, and a half of duck for dinner. The place is clean and good for groups. The dining area is an average compact size. Everything we ordered came out fresh and hot. We enjoyed our first visit it was soooo yummy. Staff and service are excellent!! It was a busy weekday, but the wait time is short to none. I can't wait till next time to try other menu items!!! read more

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Went here for dinner with friends. We had a very knowledgeable waitress who answered our questions about the vast menu choices. We ordered the very popular half of roast duck, kingdom chicken ( sweet and sour ) ,a sizzling shrimp dish ( shrimp teppanyaki ) with yum yum sauce and vegetarian spring rolls. Food was very tasty, plated nicely, and came out hot with good portion size. Prices are reasonable for what you get. I found the roast duck somewhat hard to eat because of the bones bur it still was enjoyable. I'd return and try a different menu item. read more

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I'm not the biggest fans of doing reviews for takeout but when a place impresses me this much, I'm compelled to do so. The lack of quality Chinese food in Charlotte has been one of its major drawbacks to a foodie like me. I often have to drive to South Carolina to get something remotely close to what my Big Apple palate is used to. All that has changed now that I have found Open Rice Blakeney. For starters, I like the interior. Didn't sit there, but it looked fun, clean and not too prissy. The cashier was friendly. I ordered the shrimp and pork fried rice and the chicken fried rice (I had some jerk chicken at home and needed to add a carb). Let me tell you, both rice dishes were fantastic. A++. Thank God for whoever opened this place. I'll be back, in person, to order more items on the menu very very soon. read more

The food is god delicious I recommend chicken in sweet sauce with pineapple, and the service is really funny and kind, the Ambiance is really good it feels like you are in china and sometimes it's dirty when there a lot of people but it's clean and perfect! read more

My son took me here on mother's Day and I really didn't know what to expect. I so appreciated the steady pace service and recommendations for new flavors. We didn't feel rushed or interrupted and the food was amazing. Such a cool little spot too. read more

Open Rice Blakeney - What a fun yummy dessert especially just share. Don't eat too much so you can enjoy it! - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

So this is a tough review for me to write. I absolutely loved my beef bulgolgi but my boyfriend's Pho was honestly not very good. It was bland and the beef had a weird texture. Our waitress Esther was super sweet and knowledgeable. She answered all of our questions quickly and was always near by. I would definitely want her as my waitress again. The bill was very pricey for food that we didn't absolutely LOVE. But again I loved my beef bulgolgi and we will be back to try a different dish rather than the Pho. The manager was nice and apologized for it not being great but no refund. Didn't expect one though as we did order it and wanted it to begin with. Oh and the spicy edamame was great too. read more

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Came here for dinner with friends. The ambience was fine like typical Asian fusion Chinese place. Our server was attentive and make sure we got our drinks refills. Our friends ordered cast iron chicken fried rice skillet, jumbo lump crab meat and shrimp fried rice, fried pot stickers, and sweet and sour chickens. We ordered fried golden buns, SHRIMP AND CHICKEN UDON WITH BLACK PEPPER SAUCE, MISO BUTTER CORN RAMEN, HONG KONG CHAR SIU, a side of fried rice. For the dessert both families ordered the bubble waffle. We think the food were okay. The Hongkong Char siu aka Cantonese pork bbq came out very late and it was cold and need more salt or more flavor, in my opinion. The best flavor food was the cast ironed skillet shrimp fried rice and the bubble waffle with the ice cream and all the cereal toppings. We don't think we'll be back since we just here visiting Charlotte. read more

Open Rice Blakeney - Bubble Waffle - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Plenty of parking this place is located in a strip mall. We were greeted at the door and seated. Place is lively with a vibrant ambiance. We started off with salt & pepper fried chicken and potstickers. The entrees were great and plentiful we all left full and with leftovers. Food was freshly made with great ingredients. You won't regret eating here. Oh and our waitress Ana was great!!! read more

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Good service, tasty menu items. A twist from average Asian cuisine. The food comes out pretty quick. Inside is clean and spacious , with a family friendly vibe. They customer service is on point as well. read more

5 stars pineapple fried rice, crab Rangoon, miso ramen, spicy Thai eggplant, beef chow fun. Very nice and hardworking waitress. Looking forward to going back. read more

We've made it a tradition to come here every year around Christmas. The past couple years this place has been absolutely amazing, but pricey. This year the food is as lackluster. The pineapple rice was tasteless, the 2X fried noodles were awful unless you poured the sauce on top, but more sauce means more money. Overall with drinks the bill for 4 was $140 which isn't terrible if the food was memorable for the right reasons but his meal wasn't. I promise to provide an update in late 2026. read more

So the Cast Iron Fried Rice was good but the Salt and Pepper Chicken was definitely just Chicken Nuggets - No Salt or Pepper ! Just drynlittle Nuggets too- I was Disappointed! Also i asked for extra broccoli in the fried rice and paid extra for it but there was only 3 pieces of it ! Strange --- and extra Scallions but couldnt find any ?? read more

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I usually go here when I visit Charlotte. Service is usually good. I love their fried rice in the skillet.

We come to Open Rice often. We really enjoy the food and service. Casual restaurant with lots of choices. Sizes are big enough to share.

10 out of 10. Service was great!! Seated quickly, server was quick and personable...not just an order taker. I ordered the Beef Bulgogi with a side of Kimchi. Outside of Korea, this was the best I've had. The kimchi wasn't as spicy as I was expecting but had good flavor. Strawberry boba was a tasty treat to have with my dinner as well. There was a larger party sat next to me which got kinda loud but it wasn't horrible. It was an overall very nice dining experience with great food. Y'all definitely need to check it out! read more

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The prices are high but the food is SO WORTH IT! I'm not sure if it's as authentic as it tastes but I'd say it's the closest to authentic as I've ever had and I'm quite the foodie lol Server was outstanding!!! And the space is tight but not too bad read more

Love Open Rice!!! I've been here several times and they have never disappointed! Nearly every time I visit the Blakeney shopping center I stop here to eat. During this visit I ordered one of their chef specials - can't remember the name. One of the employees compared it to a rotisserie chicken that's lightly fried - giving the skin a nice crunch. It comes with rice and the chicken was on a bed of bok choy. Also, every time I'm here I order a 22 oz thai tea. One of the best I've had in CLT - perfect balance of tea/milk/sweetness. Highly recommend! read more

Nice and clean establishment. Both the food and service were great. All of the food we ordered had tons of flavor but not over powering where it took away from anything. Definitely looking forward to eating here again to try different dishes. read more

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Open Rice has been on my list for years now since they opened. I finally got a chance to check it out and it was great!!! Definitely excited to come back and try more dishes. Had a good mix of americanized chinese but a few of the more authentic dishes. Recommend to check this place out if youre in the area. More of a casual place. Overall: 4.7/5 When: Saturday 12pm, party of 2 Food: 4.7/5 - we got the fried potstickers, half order of the five spice fried chicken, and the cast iron kimchi fried rice. Potstickers were delicious and the dipping sauce that it came with was on point. Cast iron kimchi fried rice was decent. Definitely a large portion and could feed at least 2. TBH it was lacking some flavor.. i was expecting it to have a little more umami to it. Perhaps some sesame oil to the dish would be nice and more kimchi and char siu. The star of the show today was the five spice fried chicken. Wow. Cooked perfectly... crispy.. juicy.. flavorful. Good job on the chicken!!! Chicken came with white rice or +$3 upcharge for a small bowl of fried rice. Service: 4.8/5 - the host and server were very friendly and nice. Server was on top of stuff and got us our check and togo boxes without us having to ask. Vibes: 4.7/5 - place was poppin as soon as they opened at 12pm on saturday. Great place for a quick casual bite. Maybe not for a date or nice dinner though. Other: free surface lot. Located in the blakeney shopping center. Has a bar (kind of) with tall walls in front of you though. Casual place, def not fine dining. read more

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I really enjoy eating at this restaurant. Usually I get the duck and Char Siu. Those two are my go to dishes to share. One word delicious. Recently I tried their lobster and noodle dish. A little pricy but it's lobster. It reminds me of the Asian wedding lobster dish. (Amazing) Staff: friendly Atmosphere: relaxing and chill Food: good I can't wait for their 2nd location to open up in metropolitan area. read more

Open Rice Blakeney - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Went here for the first time with my 8 month old daughter. The waitress Chelsea was delightful and gave great recommendations. My daughter downed a plate of gyoza. I had the crispy spicy tofu and the cast iron chicken fried rice. The portions were large and the flavors and texture were incredible. 10/10 recommend read more

Open Rice Blakeney - Cast Iron Chicken Fried Rice - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

When I go out I want the food to be better than what I can make at home. This was wonderful. Such nuance and flavor. Our server was perfect. Attentive but not hovering or rushed. The restaurant is good looking and spacious. I've been here a few times and these 2 soups are amongst the best things I've had there. read more

Open Rice Blakeney - Vegetable Udon soup with fried tofu. - Ramen Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Oh my goodness- this FOOD is so amazing!! It is the absolute VERY BEST Asian Fusion Food I've ever eaten! We love it so much, that it's been added to our bi-monthly choices for restaurants! The staff is so patient, especially with my 83yr old mother, who is dealing with dementia, and can be hard to tolerate. Their food is absolutely the freshest I've tried in a long time in Charlotte, and the staff is always very accommodating; even if there's an allergy issue, or whatever. The whole team seems to work very well together, from the moment you enter the restaurant! I highly recommend this amazing Asian Fusion Spot! It is such a refreshing escape from the usual bland, and very hurried restaurants around CLT! We also love the cool interior, and the staff is always on top of things around them, it's a superior "well-oiled machine"!! N Peterson read more

This place is delicious. I came during lunch peak hours and was still sat immediately with my choice of seating. Due to the chilly weather today, I opted for their Tonkatsu Ramen with a side order of their Kimchi. My server, Andrew, was very knowledgeable of the menu with some of his personal recommendations. The service was fast, and fresh. The Kimchi was fresh and super crunchy. I needed an extra kick for my ramen so their chili oil sauce was ordered on the side, and it was just the right amount of kick for the Ramen. Parking is great since the establishment is part of the shopping center. Patio and bar seating are also available upon request. read more

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there's a really good Asian restaurant I like the eclectic menu choices. My phone was very good. They have amazing rice dishes and overall I really like this restaurant and I will give them a strong four stars for food quality presentation and selection. They have a very interesting drink menu with lots of Boba tea and slushy and one strange waffle dessert for an Asian restaurant lol read more

Open Rice is the restaurant I always drive by while thinking, "one day I'll check it out." Soooo glad I finally did. My first visit was on a Friday evening. The restaurant was very busy, but I was still seated right away. It's a comfy cozy dining spot, good for small parties, larger parties, and solo dining. The menu is a 20-page booklet with tons of pictures. I decided to order spring rolls while I flipped through the pages. The spring rolls came out in less than 5 minutes, piping hot and delish. After browsing through the first 10 pages of the menu, I asked the server for a recommendation. My question was "What is the best item on your menu...the item that everyone always loves and no one has ever complained about?" I figured it would be a tough question with a 20-page menu, but my server didn't hesitate. "The Bulgogi." The Bulgogi it is! I'm unsure about how long it took for my entree to arrive, but it felt like 4-5 minutes. I know it arrived fast. After tasting it, I figured it could be the most ordered item on the menu, so they might make fresh it all day long...hence, the extremely short wait. Who knows. Thankfully, my server steered me in the right direction. I absolutely loved it. It's marinated beef with a sweet and savory taste, and lots of veggies. My description doesn't do this meal justice in the slightest. My experience overall was so enjoyable, I returned two days later on Sunday. Again, I started with the spring rolls. My husband ordered the spicy beef stir fry udon. I stuck with the bulgogi. Although his food was very tasty, he agreed that the bulgogi was the type of dish you could eat over and over without getting tired of it. I had the same server on Friday and Sunday, Andrew, who was absolutely amazing - welcoming, personable, and knowledgeable. I don't know what kind of magic tricks they perform in the kitchen to make food so tasty and so fast, but I'm sure it includes unicorns, sparkles, fairy dust, clicking heels together, and maybe a sacrificial ritual. Whatever it is, it's working. Highly recommend! read more

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Very clean and spacious restaurant. Kid friendly and amazing staff. The food was delicious and plentiful. My favorite would have to be the dessert. I would come back just for that. read more

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Open is wonderful! I love the menu as Asian street foods are some of my favorites. Comfortable environment and good service. The kimchee rice is my go to. read more

Finally came to Open Rice on a super rainy night. It was really hard to find the location. I think it was the GPS taking us to the wrong side of the biz. It was crazy busy for a rainy Tuesday night. There were a lot of folks waiting to be seated right in the front area near the door. When I walked in there was a couple before me and for some reason 2 different parties walked in after me and skipped me in the line to put my name on the waitlist. Of course I was pissed, but didn't make a fuss. LUCKILY this super sweet hostess named Elizabeth saw it all happened and as soon as I walked up to her she said: "did they just cut you?". I said yea and she so nicely put my name before theirs on the list! Thank you so much for doing that, made all the difference :) I ordered the: ~ beef chow fun: it was soooooooo good, flavorful and was actually a great amount of food even though it didn't look like it. Would 100% order this again. ~ crab wontons: this is a fav of mine so I always order, but these were okay. ~ bubble waffle: had to try this beauty and it did not disappoint!!! This was my favorite thing I had that night lol. I had the green tea ice cream and it was just perfect. Our server Claire was awesome too! Can't wait to come back! read more

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