Came here for dinner because we were in the area and it did not disappoint! We were seated pretty…read morequickly and the staff took really good care of us. After placing our order, it took about 5 minutes or less for it to come out. They were very attentive and helpful whenever we had a question. The food on the other hand was very delicious and tasty! Everything was up to our standards and expectations. The restaurant itself is very well light, unlike many korean barbecue places that I have been. This place is a must try at least once! I will be returning back in the future!

So I went to this restaurant all the time in my early twenties. It was very warm and inviting. The…read morelighting was bright but warm and the booths were this beautiful wood. The prices were still $30 a head. I don't think there was a time limit for how long you could stay then. Now it's $40 a head (which inflation.... I get it) with a two hour limit. My main issue is the ambiance is horrible!!! They painted the big wooden booths with this cheap sticky black paint that's slowly coming off. I was wearing shorts and it was PAINFUL if I got up too quickly. The lighting is cold and uncomfortable. It's not a welcoming place to dine anymore. A completely depressing environment. Everything looks like it's in disrepair and being very poorly maintained. The quality of the meats has gone down as well. The sides were not fresh. Especially the cucumbers. This is no hate to the staff but almost everyone that worked there seemed miserable as well. They did a great job but it just seemed like they all were sad for some reason. I truly think it's the environment. I would hate working at such a depressing restaurant. The staff were attentive and consistently checking on us. They never left us alone for too long! There was one guy with glasses that was exceptional. He was great with the small details of serving. Always pre bused something from the table every time he came by. If you're smart you will bump his hourly and make him a shift manager/ trainer. The staff is the reason I'm not giving one star. Korean culture is vibrant and fun! Please hang up some art work and posters. Hire someone to remove that god awful sticky paint! Which I know you can't clean properly. Change the lightbulbs to warm lighting. Put out some fun decor on the tops of the booths. Make your restaurant into a place people naturally feel happy to be at. Paint over that black wall in the back and fill it from top to bottom with Korean art work as an accent wall! Or put in giant decorative shelves with plants and collectible Korean toys. DO ANYTHING FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.

Seoul Food Meat Company was delicious! The barbecue bao buns were definitely a favorite--soft,…read moreflavorful, and so good. I also really enjoyed the kimchi slaw and the kimchi chili. Everything had great flavor, and the food was absolutely worth the visit. The only downside was the service setup. You have to order your food and drinks at the front, then go back up to get your food when your order is called. It would have been nice to have full table service where your order is taken and the food is brought to you, but that was really the only inconvenience. Overall, the food was great, and I would definitely come back again!

Fries and bang bang shrimp were awesome. I will be back for that. The nachos size was enough to…read morefeed 2 to 4 people. The staff was super nice. But the beef for both the nachos and burger could be better. The burger wasn't ground beef, but pieces of meat put together. It just felt weird as I ate it. The nachos had some perfectly melted in your mouth beef. But we tasted no bulgogi. And there were large pieces of fat with some meat pieces.

A+++ Had a medallion…read moretrio on special- was amazing, and couldn't be how inexpensive. Everyone in our party loved their food- definitely check them out.

0/5! Terrible establishment who runs off their best bartender because of the complaints of a…read moreproblem customer who they have looked at banning. Terrible! They do not treat people right here.

Still all the good stuff but now they don't discourage you from eating in which is nice. Service…read moreand a fast and the dining area (though a bit run down) is ample and comfortable Love this place!

Nice spot for Korean, love the bulgogi here. The staff are nice and can talk you through the menu…read moretoo.

Went here for a quick lunch with the family. Was concerned that there wouldn't be a lunch option as…read morethe place is known for its bbq and it can be pretty pricy. Fortunately they had small platters, ramens, soups, and other dishes you can choose from if you do not want the bbq. The place is pretty clean, the service is fast. Don't believe I had to wait more than 10 minutes for the food to be served. The server is also very kind as she not only made sure we were taken care of, but also explained things about each dishes like the stone bowl and how it was affect my meal. The parking to the place is behind the shop and though you have to register for the spot where you park, it isn't costly (was free when we went).

The interior was big and well decorated. Our server was very kind and patient. She talked us…read morethrough different options. The food was delicious! We loved the short ribs and garlic shirmp with the herb butter! We ordered à la cart but wish the portions were bigger. Each meat dish was around $10 and was personal sized. Probably worth it to do the all you can eat in the future. The table side sweet soy and ponzu were a great dipping sauce too. The s'mores dessert was a unique experience at a bbq place.

I stopped in for a late dinner and ate at the bar. I started with a pint of the $4 Thursday special…read moreUncle Slams Lager. For dinner, I ordered the pulled pork combo and had my two usual sides when at a BBQ place: Mac n Cheese and BBQ baked beans. The large combo was just about $2 more than the regular sized one and was enough for 2 meals yet I managed to eat it all in one sitting. Hmm, imagine that. The pulled pork was plentiful and delicious and served with no sauce. This was perfect so one could choose how to have it. There's 4 sauces on the counter to try including Carolina specialties. It was was nice to try a variety. The BBQ baked beans were prepared with the North Carolina vinegar based sauce which is surprisingly tasty. I enjoyed this side. For the pork, I loved both of the Carolina sauces on it as well as plain. The Mac n Cheese was also good as the texture was just like I make in a casserole style and very tasty and complemented the rest of the meal very well. While at the bar I watched the Thursday Night Football game between the Steelers and the Browns (Browns won!) during my solo visit. I found there's a few of these Mac's Speed Shops around so it's nice to have location options when in Charlotte and it is a great value. If ever in this area, I'll look them up again.

Cold bbq? Attitude? GTFO impressions? No one's got time for that…read more Restaurants are so expensive nowadays, you really should pick somewhere great. This isn't one of them anymore in my opinion. I think they used to be good, the food is still pretty good if you don't mind it arriving cold... but we think the service is absolutely abhorrent, especially after our experience. Husband and I recently visited for a late lunch/early dinner, and came here because we normally love their food. We ordered the pulled pork and hush puppies. They forgot the hush puppies, and the pulled pork arrived cold - I'm talking the sides were warmer than the pulled pork cold, must've been in the fridge or something? Then the service. Ohhhh the service. Lady was acting SO pushy for us to leave. The food took forever to arrive, and when it did and we were only about 1/4 of the way through it, she asked if we wanted boxes. We said no, we're still eating. When we asked for her to check on the hush puppies, she was real dramatic about it and did manage to get those to us hot, AFTER the pulled pork arrived. Then she gave us the receipt without any tray or any indicator that we were to give payment to her, so we though Oh, this must've turned into one of those fast casual places and we pay at the counter. She kept hovering and hovering and taking our plates the MOMENT that she could - which in etiquette really implies gtfo, finish eating and go. When we were done and went to go pay, she barked at us and said something along the lines of "No, you pay ME. That's why I've been around so much!" and flounced off. Wow. Never eating here again. Maybe takeout at best, but absolutely not sitting in for that kind of "service." So sad because we watched this place when it was built. We still remember when we rolled up in our motorcycle, and the owner was handing out wine glasses on Opening Day. Heck, we were there during our wedding anniversary we liked it so much. Now I really think it's turned into something resembling trash.

My wife and I had dinner here the other night and it was AMAZING. First of all the place has a warm…read moreyet dark vibe to it with multiple seating areas on different levels. The service was impeccable. Our waiter (sorry forgot his name) was very helpful as this was our first time doing Korean BBQ. The food was excellent, even though we cooked much of it. One of my beefs with most restaurants nowadays is the noise level. Noise was not an issue here- I was actually have a conversation with my wife without having to yell at her. Pricing may be a bit on the high side, but the food and the experience were well worth it.

A Special Farewell Dinner, Fantastic Korean BBQ, and Service That Made All the Difference!…read more There's something wonderful about sharing a great meal with good friends, especially when you're celebrating a new chapter in someone's life! My friend Michael was preparing to move to Chicago, and we wanted to enjoy one last memorable dinner together. We both love Korean barbecue, and MOA was the perfect meeting spot, conveniently within walking distance of our homes in Charlotte. We made our reservation through OpenTable and were seated in a quieter back dining area, which was perfect for catching up, enjoying our meal, and celebrating our friendship. Now, let's talk about the food! We originally considered the $90 Korean BBQ combination, which allows you to select meats from three groups and includes two hot sides. However, we specifically wanted LA galbi, which wasn't included in that combination. Thankfully, our wonderful server offered some excellent advice. She suggested ordering à la carte instead, explaining that we could choose exactly what we wanted, still enjoy the banchan and a hot side, and get better value for our money. Now THAT is what I call thoughtful hospitality! Rather than encouraging us to spend more, she helped us order smarter. I appreciated that tremendously. We ordered the marinated LA galbi ($32), pork belly ($25), and another beef selection that I can't quite recall. Everything was delicious, and the portions were generous! The banchan were another highlight. We enjoyed kimchi, seaweed salad, pickled Korean radish, pickled squash, and scallion salad. I also tried the Korean bean paste stew for the first time, and what a delicious discovery! We enjoyed cocktails and had so much food that when another friend joined us later, there was plenty to share. He happened to be a former MOA employee, and it was lovely seeing how warmly the team welcomed him. But I want to emphasize that our service had already been outstanding before he arrived. We also enjoyed a steamed egg dish, which added another traditional Korean favorite to our feast. To finish the evening, the restaurant surprised us with a complimentary dessert and a festive celebration. Such a thoughtful gesture! The dessert was fried ice cream, which unfortunately wasn't my favorite. I tried a bite but found it underwhelming compared with the wonderful savory dishes we'd enjoyed. Dessert simply wasn't the highlight of the evening. What stood out most was the hospitality. Our server was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely interested in helping us have a wonderful experience without overspending. The quieter seating area allowed us to enjoy our conversations, and the entire evening felt relaxed and special. My takeaway: Excellent Korean barbecue, generous portions, delicious banchan, smart menu guidance, and service that deserves recognition. The dessert could use some improvement, but it certainly didn't overshadow a lovely evening. Michael left happy, and that's what mattered most. What a wonderful way to celebrate his next adventure in Chicago! Life is too short not to eat well! Get out there, explore somewhere new, share a meal with people you love, and make some wonderful memories along the way.

The hostess greet us soon as we enter the door. We arrived and was seated promptly based off our…read morereservations. Our server had a great sense of humor and explain everything to us with this being our first time. The salad bar along was a full menu packed with all types of salads, soups, veggies and more. The alcohol drinks was not lacking at all. Each person had a coin with two side one ready for meat, and the other's side you good. We had 15 meats to choose from during our lunch time. It was really intimate and quiet, so you're able to hear your guests. Valet parking is only available after 5pm. Street parking is free on the weekend. Also, parking garage average cost was $18 for parking. We really got full quick it was a great experience can't wait to go back. Oh yea my favorite meat was the lamb chops with the chimichurri. They also had a pineapple with some pieces chard. Yummy

Chima used to be my family's favorite restaurant. We celebrated many events here - birthdays,…read moreMother's Day, Father's Day, milestones, achievements, etc... Unfortunately, we will not be back. The restaurant has gone downhill and absolutely no one there cares about customer feedback. We went for my brother in-law's birthday on a Sunday and were completely overlooked by the gauchos. I went to the hostess stand to tell her and she said she would go talk to them. We sat there for another 10-15 minutes and finally someone came by, but not with anything we wanted. We asked the gaucho for specific meats (we like just about everything except for fish) and still nothing. We asked our waitress as well, but she was not interested in helping us. We were a 6 top, so she was going to get her tip no matter what - and that's exactly how we were treated. We never received the appetizers that they bring to the table, regardless of us asking for them 3 times. When we finally decided we were just going to leave, they finally brought the appetizers to the table, but it was too late. We spoke to a manager who was extremely rude and unfriendly. He offered us a $10 discount when we didn't receive anything we paid for. Post-visit, I sent an email through the website to both the store and the corporate office. No one responded, which tells me all I need to know about how much they care about their customers. There is a new Brazilian restaurant right across the street, so that's where I will be going from now on. Also - the soap dispenser in the bathrooms was just filled with water, which means the wait staff and people who are handling your food are doing so with dirty hands. That is extremely unsanitary and disgusting.

Our plane landed,first time in NC, determined to have Carolina bbq first. We picked this place…read more Staff were warm & welcoming. Our amazing server Cathryn helped us with our order. Our perfectly-seasoned smoked meat were so tender & juicy- brisket, pork, chicken. We dunked it in their vinegar-based sauce- holy moly!!We suddenly felt a jolt of our vibrations. It made us happy & giddy while eating. It's so freaking goood!!The sides were all as amazing -"western slaw," broccoli, their tomato special of the day, hush puppies my cocktail drink was great too Their manager Tyrell was also wonderful. Amazing server Cathryn toured & showed us to their impressive smoker too! The experience here became memorable. I can't say enough awesome things about this beautiful old brick warehouse bbq place. I feel there's so much love in everything in here! What a way to be introduced to No. Carolina. More power to you Noble!!

Stopped by here for lunch before heading to the airport. Nic large bbq joint with tons of seating…read more Friendly helpful staff. We ordered 1/4lb of the turkey, brisket and pork plus a couple of sides. Was just the right amount of food for us. Meat was tasty. I'm not a huge fan of the NC bbq sauce but it was alright. Sides were delicious. I couldn't get enough of the onion rings.

Amazing sandwiches that come out fast! I'd you need a precooked lasagna or ciabatta bread loaf this…read moreis your place too! Great, friendly service with an Italian deli convenience store vibe! One of the best sandwich shops in the area for sure!

Authentic Italian fare plus dry goods, already prepared ready to take home goods and wine/beer/and…read moreother libations! The menu is straight forward and everything is fresh made in house where possible! Meatballs are delicious and seasoned very well! Pasta was fresh had nice chew and the sauce was hearty and slight nod to sweet tomatoes The staff super friendly! It's part restaurant- part bar - and part Italian store!