We picked up chicken for our group of 10 attending a concert. It was ready when we requested at…read more3:00. We ordered individual pieces. Ten wings, ten drumsticks, ten thighs, and ten fingers. Perfectly fried and tasted great. Only thing was they forgot the ordered sauces for fingers. Almost good enough to eat without sauce.

A local institution! The best fried chicken in VB. Love the fried okra and the Boston cream pie!…read moreService can be hit of miss but the chicken never fails! And the puffs!!!!

I finally made it to Bonchon and I can't believe it took me this long…read more The chicken tenders are next level--perfectly crispy, juicy, and that soy garlic sauce? I'm officially obsessed. It's the kind of flavor that keeps you coming back... which explains why I've been here three days in a row And the Bao buns?? Easily one of my favorite things on the menu. The staff is super welcoming and actually takes the time to walk you through everything, which I always appreciate. The sides are solid across the board, but I had to try the Korean corn dog--and I'm saying it confidently: best one I've had in Hampton Roads. If you're looking for your next go-to spot, this is it. And if you're trying to find me... there's a very good chance I'm here.

Bonchon was a pretty average experience. We ordered the soy garlic mixed wings and drumsticks. The…read moredrumsticks were huge, but the sauce soaked into the wings much better. We liked the soy garlic flavor; however, the chicken itself was pretty mid and nothing special. Although the restaurant is large, spacious, and has plenty of TVs, the service was bare bones. They offer weekday lunch specials until 3 PM plus all-you-can-eat drumsticks on Tuesdays for $20 per person.

I recently visited El Pico de Oro for lunch on a Friday and they did not disappoint. They are…read morelocated in the Lynnhaven mall area of Virginia beach. The restaurant was clean, well-lit, and had plenty of available seating. I ordered the quarter chicken with Peruvian fried rice and sweet plantains. Everything was exceptional; the rice and plantains were cooked perfectly, and while I did think the chicken was slightly salty, it was still very tasty. I also enjoyed the green sauce provided, though the food was flavorful enough on its own. My only minor suggestion is for the staff to ask guests whether they prefer white or dark meat when ordering. Aside from that, the meal was excellent. If you are looking for authentic, great-tasting Peruvian chicken, I highly recommend stopping by El Pico de Oro.

We went to El Pico de Oro with great hope because we love Peruvian food, and the reviews are great…read more The first thing we noticed was that they don't have ceviche on the menu, which probably should have been our first hint that this wasn't going to be the traditional Peruvian experience we were expecting. However, we decided to stay and order lomo saltado, one with white rice, the other with fried rice. To be fair, the food wasn't bad. The flavors were fine, but to us, it just didn't taste like authentic Peruvian food. If you're looking for a quick, casual meal and aren't expecting a traditional Peruvian dining experience, this place may work for you. The place is setup more as a fast food place than a restaurant. You order and pay then sit down. From the short time we were there it looks like they do mostly takeout service rather than dine in and you'll feel it. Unfortunately, based on our experience, this wouldn't be a place we'd return to when looking for Peruvian food.

My family and I LOVED our experience at the Log Cabin! Jessica was an amazing waitress that made…read moresure we knew about all the mimosas they had to offer as well as the buffet that was available. We decided to order off the menu and the food was awesome, especially the in house butter! The only thing i would suggest is to maybe offer SALSA with the omelets :).

Food was really good. It definitely got very crowded. They have a breakfast buffet but we just…read moreordered off the menu. Food was very good and they give large portions. Waitress was great. Host was very sweet, even found a spot to put my daughter's wheelchair so we could have it out of the way while we ate. All in all a very good experience.

I loved my visit to the Ice House Restaurant…read more It's definitely got a dive bar atmosphere, but trust me the food is solid and the portions are generous. We struggled to get seating at any of the restaurants near the beach for dinner, but this place was roomy and comfortable to sit down for dinner. I got the fish, and I was really impressed by the quality and the value for the price. The menu had a little bit of everything for everyone. The service was so friendly, especially because they accommodated us having a toddler needing a high chair. We thought this was a great unexpected surprise not too far from the beach.

Very simple, no frills restaurant and bar with great food…read more We had excellent and speedy service. Our server notified us about various specials and deals they offer on select days including their enticing rib special. I had a steak and while it wasn't the best I'd ever had it was very good. The sides and appetizers we ordered were also quite good and the potato skins were definitely not your average frozen, ordered off a truck variety. My wife and toddler both enjoyed their meals and had a very good time as well. The staff was engaging with my daughter and seemed to be very good with children. Parking was a bit limited, but we did not have trouble finding a space on the date we visited. The entrance and parking are on the rear side of the building if you are using gps to find it. Overall this is a place that punches above its weight class in both price and decor. It's not fancy, but the food is better than many places pretending to be much fancier and you're not paying for decorations or expensive wall and floor coverings. I can't wait to go back for their rib night, I have been told by many friends that they are very good.

Service was great. The drinks were delicious. The server was extra sweet with my grandsons.read more

We came here because we saw they had great reviews and we wanted somewhere close to the beach that…read morewe could walk to. When we came in, we were seated immediately and service was very nice. Our waitress, Tina, was very nice and attentive and we were able to order our food right away. She was also very knowledgeable about the menu. The atmosphere was a little dark and coastal/beach/seafood themed. There were also a lot of flies but I wasn't too turned off because it's the summer and I know flies can sneak in. What did turn me off was that we ordered theraw oyster appetizer and found a hair in one after I ate one. I told Tina and she said the manager took it off our tab. Then I went to eat another one and found another hair. Very disappointed and disgusted. It ruined our meal. We also ordered the shrimp basket where the shrimp were huge but in my opinion lacked flavor but my husband ordered the fried flounder and it was delicious! They also add an automatic 18% gratuity.

I'm all for new businesses with a chill vibe and this place has it!…read more Well I found out this place is an extension of the Origami Asian Bistro. The bistro has a lounge/club atmosphere about it, while The Bamboo Room is a restaurant that caters to the brunch crowd. Well to my surprise I had never heard about either place until a few Sunday's ago. Somehow I received word through avenues that an event was taking place here on Sunday, February 11th. I was in the area, but I had already eaten breakfast. Seemingly, I figured I'd check it out because I was super curious. I did have a super hard time locating this place. After driving in circles for 10 minutes, I called the contact number and those directions provided were spot on. I believe the address I had was much different than the address that pulls up when searching for this place. Nevertheless, I am here... I pulled up and I saw at least four others walking ahead of me. I figured ok... traffic... this place must be worth checking out. I took a few pictures before heading inside... upcoming events taking place at Origami... I stepped foot inside and was immediately awestruck by the brow raising aromas of their Sunday brunch! Man, I wish I was a little bit hungry just to give them a try. But again, I was super full, but going by the smell alone, five stars!! Well speaking of stars... I subtracted a half of a star because I cannot vouch for the food because I did not try anything. And the other half of the star is because they did not have WINE! WHAT!!!??? So yeah, a huge blow...but mimosas were featured... at least two kind (a special juice and orange juice). I tried the special juice mimosa...sensational! I exchanged words with the bartender, Niecey, a waitress, Tiana and someone who seemed to oversee everything, Kam. They all were super friendly and forthcoming about everything. Especially the bartender she gave a me a little background on the restaurant and she enlightened me about Origami. Evidently they had an awesome SuperBowl event...she raved about it. And the young man, Kam, handsome fella, he asked a few times if I was ok... southern hospitality I'd say. Just an awesome vibe all throughout my dining in experience. The bartender even offered those sitting at the bar a sample of an alcoholic shot... it was delicious! I think I saw them offer everyone in the restaurant a shot... great hospitality I'd say. Cheers! Music was played through a speaker or two... nice tunes... those sing along type songs. Well I enjoyed it... anything from 80s music to Beyonce! There was a group present celebrating something and they all seemed to be having a great time! The atmosphere at noonish... the place is about 700 square feet and on this day including myself, the restaurant had about 25 guests during Sunday Brunch. I'm excited to return and try the brunch buffet with another mimosa! I recommend if you are in the area on a Sunday to give them a try. They only feature Sunday brunch right now. I believe. Now the Origami Bistro... I am unsure of the hours. But they have events from time to time... The Bamboo Room has spark a super interest... they are on to something! The Bamboo Room is located same shopping center as Ollies off of Virginia Beach Blvd. in Norfolk. Also in the shopping center you'll see, a Chinese Buffet Restaurant and MP Island Restaurant on the opposite end of the Bamboo Room. There is also plenty of parking. But visiting on a Sunday shouldn't present any issues at all. Have fun and enjoy life :)

Great quality food, and such a beautiful restaurant. However, we had a reservation for 12, and they…read morehad asked us to wait outside while they finished cleaning. Which wouldn't have been such a problem, if it weren't already hot and we had known before. My friends and I traveled from different cities, so if they were running behind I feel as though they should've let us know. Your reservation is for only an HOUR! the music selection was great, but extremely loud to the point that you couldn't hear the person next to you. The AC and fans were not on in our section, we were extremely hot. The waitress kept forgetting our order of French toast. And she didn't bring it out until we were about to leave. I know we had to have waited for about 45 minutes for her to bring it. Overall this place definitely deserves a 3 out of 5. I will not be returning.

Visited Ocean House after a friend's recommendation for its relaxed atmosphere, food, and drinks!…read moreWe sat on the rooftop patio area that had a nice view of the ocean. Family and kid friendly space with interactive games and toys. Even with a good number of people around, it was fairly quiet and relaxing. The bartender was friendly, gave good food recommendations, and the drinks were perfect for a warm, sunny day out at the oceanfront. We ordered the crab dip that came with pretzel bites, a nice twist on the typical dip. It was a favorite with everyone at the table. As well as the Animal burger, Philly cheesesteak, and crab legs. Great bucket margaritas and piña coladas. Friendly service, good food with reasonable pricing, refreshing drinks, and chill ambiance. Will definitely visit again!

The staff and the Da Kine Shrimp Bowl were awesome. The crab cake and ambiance were terrible…read more The restaurant is accessible from Atlantic Ave or from the boardwalk along the beach. It includes an area with a bar, high tops, and an arcade. At the back nearest the beach there's a small outdoor seating area, another bar, and typical dining area. It is here that the ambiance was unbearable. Behind the bar there is the loudest stainless steel machine. I think it may be an ice maker, but whatever it is, it's quite loud. In turn this loud machine causes customers to speak even louder, especially drunks stumbling in from the beach. To make things worse a family has a screaming toddler (not a baby) and did nothing to control or quiet it. I think the staff should have addressed this with the family, or asked them to leave. I'm a parent and my kids have screamed in public, but I engage them or remove them. My son and I relocated from the diner back to the arcade area, which was somehow quieter. Here's where things turn positive again. Our server was terrific. She acknowledged the noise and was very attentive. Additionally the shrimp bowl was excellent and my son liked his cheeseburger. The crab cake was terrible, tasting burnt, over seasoned, and had a mushy consistency. Avoid the crab cake, but the rest was excellent.