Nori is a very small & low key Japanese restaurant with the most visually colorful , delicious, and…read morepleasing displays of food I ever encountered in a sushi bar. I have only two experiences in sushi restaurants in Wilmington. Both were excellent experiences. We were immediately served at the bar and well taken care of by Savannah while waiting for our party. My husband ordered a vodka soda with lime - perfection ...tasted like a sprite. I had a sweet unfiltered cold sake- love how it was displayed on a bucket of ice. Our party of 7 were placed in the back and most of them were already familiar with the restaurant. Some of them had vegan entrees and the tofu, rice, & vegetable entrees they ordered looked plentiful and delicious. Some ordered sesame chicken or seafood. They all looked colorful and delicious. My husband ordered a bang bang spicy shrimp appetizer. Very well cooked and filling. I had escolar sashimi - tasted like melt in your mouth fatty tuna with a buttery texture. I ordered the Super Toro Roll: Spicy tuna, avocado, tempura flake top with blue fin toro, jalapeno sauce, chili oil, fish roe and scallions . It was a scrumptious & large specialty roll. It was more than I expected - high in taste, quality, and quantity. Our server was very pleasant and efficient. She refilled our drinks & expedited our meals in a swift manner. I was told there were two Nori restaurants were in Wilmington, yet this was the better of both restaurants. We enjoyed our time here and plan to visit Nori at this location again.

We've been ordering and going to Nori's since they've open. The past couple years things have…read morechanged and the service isn't the same. I don't usually write reviews but this has happened too many times and the "we're sorry" or "we'll give you a $10 coupon" isn't enough. The past 4 orders have constantly missed something we've both paid for and requested verbally whether we picked up the to go order or go through Uber Eats. This time it was the fried rice, last time the Yum Yum sauce, before that the sushi roll, etc. I called and asked for the manager, Jackson. He apologized like they've done everytime and then offered a $10 coupon for next time. Sorry I want my fried rice. I've ordered from Lucky Star for 15 years and they've never forgot rice or sauce or anything. I then asked for the owner just to let everyone aware before leaving a bad review. Jackson immediately replied that "you're not going to like my answer she's out of the country for the next few months"....he was right that's not the answer I wanted...I wanted my rice! Just another example how bad management & leadership will lead to bad service. It's a shame cause the food (when you get what you ordered) is good. I would highly recommend against ordering online unless you're ok getting a "we're sorry excuse" when your food that you paid for doesn't show up.

Service was excellent. The atmosphere so cute. The food was ok a little salty for our taste but…read moreedible.

Our waitress, Audrey(adorable curly haired blonde) was delightful. Very efficient and attentive…read more Highly recommend.

Food: 4 to 5 stars as far as I'm concerned…read more Drink: the Sake was fantastic (sweet but not too sweet), the Cosmo was very good but the Riesling was a bit vinegary) Service: very attentive service. hostess to runner to waiter. Very polite, went above and beyond. Ambiance: I love the restaurant. Love the art everywhere. Most of it is for sale. Beautiful Asian art pieces encased throughout. Great photo ops when not too crowded. There's a bar with seating and seats are mixture of bench and chairs throughout for various comfort. The chairs are very roomy. Food was great. This is my second time eating here and everything was as good as the first time so it's CONSISTENT

My wife and I recently visited Cafe Chinois and had a mixed but overall positive experience. I…read moreordered the Thai Chicken, and it was outstanding--well-balanced, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. My wife ordered the Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Chicken, but unfortunately it was extremely salty, even by my standards, and I tend to enjoy saltier foods. We also ordered two cocktails that came out much sweeter than expected. It left us wondering whether some additional tasting and quality control in both the kitchen and bar could help improve consistency. That said, our server, John, was excellent throughout the evening. He was attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about our experience. When we mentioned the issue with my wife's meal, managers Jack and David both checked on us personally and worked hard to make things right. Their involvement and concern did not go unnoticed and reflected a commitment to customer service. We've visited Cafe Chinois over the years and have noticed changes since the passing of the previous owner and the family's transition into running the restaurant. The menu has evolved, and the overall atmosphere feels a little different than it once did. During our visit, there was some trash on the floor that remained for a while, suggesting that attention to detail may not be quite where it used to be. Even so, the excellent service from John, Jack, and David, along with the quality of my entrée, showed that the restaurant still has a strong foundation. With a little more consistency in the kitchen and bar, Cafe Chinois can continue to be one of Wilmington's favorite dining spots.

The food here was so delicious and also relatively affordable (big plus). It's on the same strip as…read morethe Rift, so if you work up an appetite you can walk right over a couple doors down. The staff was friendly and the food came out very fast as well. I got the Banh Sai rice bowl and added bulgogi. After my meal I still had plenty of leftovers for later, so they have pretty good portions. I would come here again!

Amazing food, Amazing vibes, and amazing people!! Such a welcoming staff who cares about their…read morecustomers and cares about making delicious food!

A short walk from the Double Tree. About 3/4 mile. Beautiful evening so I walked it. Building…read moreappears to have been a chain restaurant in its first life. Decor is typical Asian with screens a usual art and decor. The staff were very friendly and seated me immediately. My guess would be that this is a local family run restaurant. Menu is a mix of Asian cuisine. I opted for a couple of rolls and a side salad with the traditional ginger dressing. Let's start with the salad. This thing was huge, fresh and delicious. The dressing was also not the typical ginger dressing as this has ginger pieces in it. Delicious. The rolls I opted for the red and the orange so one tuna and one salmon roll. They were both large and delicious and very nicely plated. Fast friendly and delicious makes a great combo.

I love supporting this local little restaurant. They are so…read morefriendly, and the food is ALWAYS GOOD! Good portions for price. I do dine in and take out, both great.

We have had a few take outs meals here. All have been very good up until last night, I decided to…read moretry the hibachi filet mignon. The meat actually was more like cheap stew meat and was impossible to chew. The other Thai dishes we ordered were very good. Stay away from the "filet mignon" hibachi.

Food was good and it's nice they have a drive thru. I don't like that you can tell most of the dim…read moresum wasn't homemade but rather frozen from a bag. This place is a nice option if you didn't want seafood.

I left a snazzier shopping center for a more pedestrian one in search of this vegetarian-friendly…read moreChinese restaurant. I was unfamiliar with it, but located it by an AI search, which also informed me that they use a separate vegetarian fryer and have their own in-house soy products. It was a low-end operation, with some spartan indoor seating, counter service, and a small drink refrigerator among the few touches of note. I got a plum-based imported drink. From their vegetarian menu I selected a panang curry with tofu and some dumplings. The dumplings were fairly basic and cabbage-y, but served my needs pretty well and tasted fresh. My tofu was served with green beans, and I was considering another green bean dish so I was happy about this. Again on the basic side, but the hearty fried tofu and a fruity aroma mixed with spicy flavor made for a successful dish in my book. The menu was broad, which I got the sense was due to this place's owners coming from a Malaysian Chinese background. I wish that vegetarian-friendly Chinese takeout like this was easier to find.

More meat included in the dish would be great . A few pieces of meat and bowl full of onions just…read moredoesn't cut it .

Me and my girlfriend have gone to this spot several times over the course of the past 8 months…read more We've always had the best service and food there is to ask of any restaurant. However, on Valentine's day, our service was subliminal. Our first waitress was running around and stressed, then our second waitress seemed off. We waited 10 minutes for our drinks and then 15-20 minutes before we got our soup and salad. Then another 40 minutes passed. By then it was 8:30 and we were very impatient and hungry. After grabbing our waitresses attention from socializing with another table she gave us the okay to leave. Once we got up, there was very little business going on. Multiple tables empty, very few tables actually needed service. We are still trying to understand what happened, we love this restaurant as it's been here during our relationship. Not sure if this was a staffing issue or what.

Absolutely delicious. Been going here for years and I'm shocked by the low rating. They always have…read morebuy 2 get a 3rd sushi roll for free which is so hard to find these days. Their lunch special is delicious, good portions, and a great price. The crab Rangoon is a newer menu item and is SO good!