We have actually ate here quite a bit but only carryout due to the pandemic. We decided to dine in…read moreand the experience was even better. It seems to be a family ran business and they take pride in their food! It's a small humble business - clean and all the staff if welcoming and helpful with any questions. We both ordered the veggie Pho and added shrimp - it's a generous portion with the medium bowl and oh so good! Lots of flavor lots of veggies and on the table are Hoison sauce and hot sauce! We always get an order of spring rolls - filled with fresh crispy veggies and a couple of shrimp and that yummy peanut sauce! Next time we plan to try their Bahn Mi sandwich as it looked good as well. Ample parking - clean bathrooms and it's right next to Waterbean coffee!

So, parking is easy. They share parking with other businesses so it's not hard to find…read more It is a little small place. Staff was nice and greeted me but didn't get much from it until I was ready to check out. Didn't ask me how am I doing or if I needed anything so I didn't ask. The dish itself, I've had so much better but what else can you do when there is limited options in the area. The noodles are supposed to be udon noodle style but these ones are thin rice noodles. The broth was okay. Felt like the meat was very thin and not a lot of it. I probably wouldn't come back but sometimes when your craving hits, gotta go somewhere. I ate and left. Didn't stay long.

The food brought back memories for me. The Vietnamese iced…read morecoffee? Delicious! Pork chop dinner? Yum! The restaurant is clean, bright and cheerful. Love that they do not wait to bring food until everything is ready. You get to eat the food while it is hot.

Fantastic food, atmosphere, staff. Very clean, fresh food, nice choices!…read more Definitely stop here and have a leisurely lunch.

Delicious food and great service! Good options for kids too. Casual atmosphere. Would highly…read morerecommend.

I wanted to try something different while riding around and decided to make it a date night! I…read moreloved how fast we were seated and the customer service is great. The food is amazing!!!! I always have to have the shrimp fried rice and Black Panther sushi roll. It's always my go to and I always leave full! The prices are reasonable and everyone is friendly and always checking to ensure you have what you need! We definitely will return! I recommend!

Kairu is fantastic They have great specials daily and the…read moretonkatsu red is what dreams are made of. Daughter and I love the sushi and my son and I devour the ramen. I have eaten here dozens of times. They never ever disappoint.

I'm so sad about this place. It had so much potential when we moved here 2 years ago. There was…read moresome kind of deal going on every day of the week, the prices were good, and they had extensive gluten-free options! But the service has gotten soooooo bad. And I don't blame the servers, I blame management. We walked in tonight at 815pm, knowing it closes at 9pm on Sundays. We stood there with no one greeting us for 2 minutes while the hostess cleaned a table, clearly knowing we were there. She sat us at the bar, where the bartender was nowhere to be found. When he came around, I ordered waters and an app while my husband went to the bathroom. When husband returned, I took my turn, and when I had returned, he had not seen the bartender again to order anything. We ordered food. While we waited, we got to hear the sounds of them breaking down and cleaning the kitchen 30-45min before closing, while food was still being prepared. When food finally arrived, they were the smallest signature rolls I've received from any sushi place, possibly ever. It's as if they were running low on sushi rice and were skimping so they didn't have to make more rice. I expect maki rolls to be small, but signature rolls aren't usually the same size. I included a photo with chopsticks to try to show how small these were. This is such a great location with so much potential, I'm so so disappointed. We would have come weekly if the service had kept up.

From the outside, this may look like your typical "hole in the wall" -- **DO NOT let the outside…read moresway your opinion!! The food is amazing! We started with a "make your own spring roll," and our waitress took such joy in showing us the proper way to handle the rice paper and make the perfect roll. It made the experience so much fun! Then came our main meal -- a shrimp and chicken dish that was absolutely delicious. I honestly wished I could finish it because it was SO good, but there was so much food! And just when we thought the experience couldn't get any better, the owner (manager? I'm not sure!) came over with three small glasses and some red wine. She poured us each a glass, poured one for herself, gave us a Vietnamese "cheers," thanked us for coming in, and went on her way. It was such a simple, genuine gesture, but it made the whole experience. We honestly felt like family. **Amazing food, wonderful people, and definitely going into our monthly rotation!!**

Their ratings and reviews speak for themselves! Do not let…read morethe exterior fool you , this place is worth the visit!! The food does the talking though, this place is authentic and food is hot a fresh. We came on a Friday evening and it was so busy , which is a good sign, line was consistent of people waiting to be seated. You can tell regulars love this spot. I ordered the 109 (chicken stir fry with veggies and steamed rice) and 130 (special fried rice) I was over the moon about the flavor of the food, absolutely try Lang Van!!

We recently came here for lunch. Here are my thoughts…read more Atmosphere: Hello, Sailor is located on Lake Norman. It has a beautiful outdoor patio to sit on and enjoy the views of the lake while you enjoy a meal. The outdoor patio had two levels and was nicely covered and shaded. They have a large indoor dining space as well. Restrooms: The restrooms were nice and clean. They have male and female restrooms with multiple stalls. The female restroom has a changing pad for babies. Service: The service was spot on. All of the staff was friendly and attentive! Food: We enjoyed our lunch at Hello, Sailor. The food was fresh and delicious. For an appetizer, we tried their 'Hushpuppies' and 'Watermelon' dishes. The hushpuppies were very good. I loved the homemade butter that came with them. The hushpuppies were greasy which was a plus. We didn't care for their watermelon appetizer. It came with lime and hot sauce on it. The flavors just didn't mend well for me. For my entree, I tried their 'Shrimp Tacos with Coleslaw'. I enjoyed the tacos. The tacos were fresh and flavorful. It was the perfect portion size. The food was good and fairly priced. For a drink, I asked for a surprise sweet and fruit mocktail and the bartender made an amazing drink for me. It had hints of pineapple and mint. It was delicious! The food and drink were good at Hello, Sailor. Overall, this is a great place to come for a nice lunch with views of Lake Norman.

The staff - top notch, friendly, accommodating Food - so…read moregood especially the Caesar dressing Atmosphere - good outside as long as the lake water is not too low. The inside is as it's always been - rustic, multilevel, clean

Tried this place for the first time last week and it was better than expected…read more Everything was great. Veggies and spinach bun was a shareable appetizer of 2 buns. Kind of reminded me of the texture of spanakopita in a bun. They were generously filled and delicious. Yangzhou fried rice had a mix of scallops, shrimp, chicken and veggies. Portion was huge, husband could barely finish it. I ordered spicy wonton in chili oil, and mini spare ribs in black bean sauce dim sum. Loved them both. Seasonings and spice level were perfect. I'd order those again. We also got a selection of dumplings - pork and veggie shumai, steamed potstickers, and crystal shrimp dumplings. Loved all of them. I love the relaxed vibe here. Our server was attentive, professional and gave us space to enjoy our meal with minimum interruptions. We were greeted when we arrived and she waved goodbye when we left. While dining, I saw quite a number of takeout orders picked up by customers and dashers, which is something we'll definitely do in the future. The dining area and bar are in one big room with huge windows that make the space feel spacious and light. Even tho it's one big room, tables aren't crammed together. Music is low enough to talk at normal volume. We really enjoyed our first time here, plan to eat here again and highly recommend it if you haven't been.

This kept coming up on Yelp so we decided to try it!!We have been twice now! You could almost…read moremiss this place because of where it's located in between a lot of retail shops but it's across the parking lot from the target off of Sam for Road. It's pretty spacious inside tastefully decorated, and the staff is beyond friendly. Our waiter was especially attentive to keeping our water glasses filled and checking on us to make sure we had what we needed and that everything was to our liking. I don't remember the name of the dish my husband had but it was similar to Mongolian beef except it's loaded with a lot more vegetables, including mushrooms, and the sauce was very tasty. I had the Kung Pao chicken, and I loved the flavor. The chicken was juicy. The only thing I did not like about it was the amount of celery. I'm not a fan of celery and it was a ton so if I decide to get this dish again, I would ask for them to hold back on how much celery they put in or eliminate it altogether . Being so close to our house we shall definitely keep it in regular rotation!

The food and the service were amazing. Every dish we had was hot savory and flavorful. King was our…read moreserver. He was great and explained what we were wanting to eat. I highly recommend this place in the area

I used to come here frequently about 5 years ago but the quality has gone down since then. The…read morequality of the beef in the Lo Mein and the pork in the tonkotsu was not good. The flavor of the broth in the ramen was also not as flavorful as before. Also, my friend asked for a shoyu egg but got a regular boiled egg instead. Otherwise, the place has very cute decor and despite being small has a decent amount of seats including a back area with additional seating. The service was also decent and efficient.

Mẹ Viet Kitchen is one of those local places you're always happy to discover. It has a relaxed,…read morefamily-friendly atmosphere, delicious food, and affordable prices, making it an easy choice whenever we want a casual and satisfying meal in Gastonia. The bánh mì is what keeps bringing us back. The bread has a wonderful crispy texture, the ingredients taste fresh, and every bite is packed with flavor. We also really enjoy the spring rolls, especially with the creamy peanut sauce. The sauce complements them perfectly--although an extra portion would make them even better because there never seems to be enough! The food feels fresh and comforting, the service is welcoming, and you can enjoy a great meal without spending a fortune. We love supporting local restaurants like this one and are always glad to return. If you enjoy flavorful Vietnamese food and a cozy, unpretentious dining experience, Mẹ Viet Kitchen is absolutely worth a visit!

I had the bahn mi and it was pretty good. The bread was soft and not crispy like I am accustomed…read moreto. Good amount of meat and veg. I tried asking about some of the dishes, but the lady at the counter was not understanding me and then seemed annoyed at me. That wasn't fun. Overall this was good considering it is in the Carolinas. I would come back and try the pho next time.

The bbq pork Banh min sandwich is a MUST TRY! I am from Cali and am very familiar with Vietnamese…read moresandwiches but have not tasted anything like this...It may not look impressive when served, but once you take a bite into the crunch, the unique flavor of the sauce hijacks your palette and you can't help but smile knowing that you made the right choice. Very surprised there was a minimal wait time for an item like this on their menu. Highly recommend you try before other people discover this gem and it goes viral.

What a delightful surprise. I stopped for a quick dinner before finishing some photos and videos…read morefor my YouTube channel. I ordered at the counter and waited for my huge bowl with tofu. I took half of it home. It's cozy, funky, and fun, and definitely on my rotation around Salisbury and Spencer. Highly recommended and very healthy options!