I asked the receptionist at my , if she were to go for lunch near here, where would she go? She had…read morea couple of vague selections. When I asked about sandwiches, she perked up and said oh! The soup kitchen!! It was only miles away, so we went. There were no prices overly advertised on the board. We weren't too worried about it, so we just went with it. The option I chose was tamale, with chili and cheese. (I skipped the chips I'm not able to eat them) and my spouse I had chicken and dumpling soup with a grilled ham and cheese. first of all, I never would've thought to pair a tamale with chili and cheese! Second of all, I am a huge fan of HOT food. It seems like whenever I go out to eat, the food is always lukewarm at best. This food was hot! I was so thrilled!! The tamale was wonderful, the chili was definitely not a can! Wonderful! Hubby enjoyed the chicken and dumpling. He thought the sandwich was OK. Would definitely recommend! $$

The soups are usually very good. The staff never appear to be very happy though. It makes for a…read morerather awkward experience.

Great, large house salad with ginger dressing! Husband had happy family and I had General Tso…read morechicken and broccoli beef combo (both come with fried or white rice). Dinners were good but not exceptional. Service was quick. Went around 4pm and one waitress was working the bar and tables. Ambiance was good. Eating area looked clean. Booths sat very low. Felt like my chin was on the table.

The waiter was very attentive and our glasses were never empty. He offered suggestions when asked…read more It's a nice place for couple date night or family dinner. The food was great. The sauce that came with the egg rolls was drinkable! Yummy!!

Affordable, mom and pop vibe, local soup and sandwich shop…read more I think this place is what national franchise chains are trying to mimic when it comes to an affordable community kitchen. The soup and sandwich were both tasty AND affordable. Tastes home made! Now this isn't some fancy new-age concept that's trying to break culinary boundaries. What it is doing is making sure the community has a filling tasty meal at a reasonable price with warm and friendly service from the staff. You can see older folks come in right when the restaurant opens at 11AM on the dot. Will definitely add this place to my lunch rotation!

The staff are some of the friendliest restaurant staffs I have encountered. They always have a wide…read morevariety of soups every day. Plus, they can help customize your meal with cheese, bacon. Fellow customers are generally friendly and helpful.

Met up with our college kids at The Angry Dumpling. The food was fresh and delicious. I had…read moredumplings, savory buns, mushroom rice. The kids had curry and parm noodles. Everyone had fun and enjoyed the food. Lot of different non alcohol drinks to choose as well. We will definitely go again!

Angry Dumplings is an absolute gem here in Knoxville! Jason and his team work so hard to provide…read moreexcellent customer service and amazing food. Every meal we've ever had has been outstanding and we love the cute vibe of the space. I love seeing how busy the restaurant is every time we go. Support small businesses!!

I almost gave 3 stars because I ordered a Reuben sandwich and got home only to discover they had…read moregiven me a club sandwich instead. Since it was my first visit, I had no idea what the Reuben would have been like, and there was no way I was driving all the way back. But honestly, that club sandwich was SO good! The bread was delicious, the bacon and other meats were amazing, and every bite was worth it. For $12, including chips, it was money well spent. I rarely eat out, so when I do, I want it to be worth the calories and this place definitely was. I guess I'll just have to come back someday and finally try that Reuben!

It's pouring here in the Smoky Mountains. We decided we need some nice hot soup to warm us up even…read morethough it's 86 degrees out! So off we go to Maryville to get some at the Soup Kitchen. Dave got the Pinto Bean which had ham in it. It was excellent especially with a side of jalapeño cornbread. I had the Potato Leek soup and a turkey croissant sandwich! Very delicious! Glad we stopped for an early dinner!

There was a hair in my water just floating around and there was no apology or anything they just…read morewent to make another one after inspecting it as if I was lying lol. Then I just wanted to switch it to a sweet tea instead of water and I had to pay for another drink. Salad was good though just kinda frustrating there was nothing really done about the hair ya know.

Told the cashier my potato had hair in it. The manager ash didn't even come to apologize or…read moreanything!

Tried Chopsticks for lunch today and we were not disappointed. The Kung Pao chicken was awesome…read more They have a great lunch special. Service was friendly and accurate. Very comfortable atmosphere. My new fave Chinese spot here in Oak Ridge!

Absolutely horrible. We just got an order of General Tso chicken and Orange Chicken, after me and…read moremy wife took one bite, it went straight in the trash can. In 40 years of eating Asian food, this is hands down the worst I've ever had.

Everything was super. I started with a yummy cocktail--Lazy Daze. It was lemony with mulled mint…read moreand rosemary, very tasty. We had bread w/olive oil while we perused the menu. The focaccia is heavenly! Our selections were the pork chop with peachy grits(!) and the house made seasonal pasta, which had lots of amazing mushrooms. I added bbq tofu for protein. No regrets. Everything was marvelous. I needed a container for about 1/3 of the pasta. We thought we were too full to continue but Skyler pointed out the dessert is free on your birthday, so...we forced ourselves to try it. We had the Pôt de Crème. And it, too, was marvelous. Our server, Skyler was there when we needed her, very attentive but not overbearing. All in all, a completely delightful experience.

Pasta with no meat was $27, covered in olives. I struggled to leave a negative review because the…read morewaitress was great. Everything else was terrible, except the potato fritters but the price point over-road the flavor. Warm water, if you want bread that will be another $8. The owner did take off the pasta but the pasta needs to come with a warning if you hate olives avoid with your life!! I ask for the olives to be removed and not placed but they pre make the pasta so that is not an option. My husband's dish was equally disappointing, we left starving and spent twice as much as we would have at Season's in Knoxville. Later that night we both had horrible stomach issues. Again the waitress was fantastic but on a Friday evening and there was only 5 other tables should have been the warning sign.

After a few visits, I figured it's time to finally write a review for Buffalo Mountain Grill…read more BMG is an unassuming spot--definitely not trying to impress you with its looks. When you walk in, there's no host stand or friendly greeter, just a sign that says, "Seat yourself and let us know you're here." The layout feels a bit patched together, like a restaurant built from spare parts. It's dimly lit, and the interior design doesn't seem like a top priority--so I wouldn't recommend it for a first date or an attempt to impress someone. It has strong dive bar energy, just in restaurant form. There is a small outdoor patio, and the bonus? It's dog-friendly. Inside, there are plenty of TVs, so it leans a bit toward sports bar territory--but without the usual rowdy crowd or game-day vibe. Service has been solid overall. On our first attempt to eat here, they let us know they were short-staffed and wouldn't be able to serve us for an hour. Disappointing, sure--but I appreciated the honesty and that they didn't waste our time. On return visits, service has been on point. We were greeted quickly, our server was helpful and attentive, and food came out hot. There is a bar, but don't expect craft cocktails or a resident mixologist. It's best to keep it simple here: grab a beer on tap or something straightforward like a whiskey neat. Anything more complicated might fall flat. As for the food, it's been consistently good. The hot wings are a standout--crispy with a flavorful hot sauce that actually delivers on heat. I've also tried the fish & chips and the burger; both were solid and satisfying. The only inconsistency was with the side salad. The first time it came out with a fresh spring mix, but on another visit, it was just iceberg lettuce--not a dealbreaker, but a little disappointing. We used to go to Oakey's for our dive-bar wings and casual grub, but Buffalo Mountain Grill has taken that spot for us. It's quirky, no-frills, and definitely not fancy--but they serve up legit food and deliver where it counts. Give it a shot. Just don't come looking for ambience--come hungry.

This is the THIRD time this has happened, and I'm officially done trying to give this place…read morechances. Tonight I called at 8:25 and spoke to someone about placing an order. I called back at 8:30 (literally FIVE minutes later) to place the order while I was already sitting outside, and the same man suddenly tells me they're closed. Mind you, the store hours say they close at 10 PM. When I told him I had just spoken to him 5 minutes before, he immediately got hateful and rude, started raising his voice, and then turned the lights off like I was bothering him for trying to order food during business hours. Just 4-5 days ago the SAME thing happened except it was around 9 PM. At this point it's honestly giving pure laziness and unprofessional behavior. I'm really not understanding how this place is still open if employees can just close whenever they feel like it and treat customers like trash. He refused to tell me his name and was literally yelling saying his name is "Buffalo Grille" (???) which tells me everything I need to know. I'm sure I'm not the first customer who's been yelled at or cussed at over the phone. I will be calling every day until I get answers from a manager or owner because this is unacceptable. DO NOT waste your time here. Still no apology from owner

Delicious! Great sushi and very very good cooked food too. I love the creativity of the rolls.read more

I wasn't a fan of the very scaled down atmosphere and service was spotty at best. Our Tuna Tartare…read morewas fishy, not seared, paper thin and not at all representative of the picture in the menu. You've been warned, LOL! The gyoza was hand made and delicious. Everyone was happy with their sushi. There was very little rice on the sushi rolls which is a huge plus, in my book. The atmosphere was lacking and it was a very low energy restaurant. Even a bit of music would have been a help. There's lots of room for improving the vibe and perfecting certain dishes.