5 stars is not enough. This place is so good! Everything we tried was amazing, and their flavor…read morebalancing was so spot on. If you are in the area, you need to stop for a meal from the Rice Wagon. The service was friendly and quick (food ready in about 10 min). We enjoyed some beers from Mountain Layers, but there is a small area of outdoor seating for customers of both venues.

Visiting Bryson City for the first time, and my friend recommended this permanent food truck…read moreoutside of the brewery. Collectively we ordered kalbi beef, ahi tuna, loco moco, and hurricane chicken. My kalbi beef was the best I have had outside of Hawai'i. It was on the salty side, but the meat was a good cut, not fatty at all. Mac salad was perfect. The chicken and tuna my friends had was good as well. The loco moco was a little disappointing. The gravy was lacking in flavor and the patty was overdone. We've all been fortunate to live on or visit O'ahu and Hawai'i island many times, so our expectations are high! That being said... would I go back? Absolutely. The people were kind and happy to make suggestions. The food truck was clean and well-kept. I just wish the seasoning for the kalbi beef and the loco moco would have been a little better!

Huli Sue's is a cool and creative little spot on the outer side of businesses at Grove Arcade…read more Menu selection was sizable with some really cool creative dishes. Everything was made perfectly and tasted even better. Service was outstanding. Everyone was close by and checked in often. Very friendly, helpful, courteous, and truly customer driven. Loved my time at Huli Sue's! Most certainly will be back!

We had a good experience at Huli Sue's this last week for dinner. To start - we loved the inside…read moreof the restaurant / atmosphere / service / wait staff. Everyone was very nice and offered suggestions. For drinks - I got the Mai Tai - which was tasty. For entrees - I got the brisket nachos and my husband got the brisket sandwich + corn bread. He really enjoyed the corn bread. As for the entrees - the brisket itself was quite good in both dishes. However - I would not order the nachos as your meal...for yourself. By the time you're able to dig into all the nachos - they get a tad gooey/old on the cheese. If it was shared amongst people, it would be better b/c you would eat everything quicker. BUT - again the brisket was good - I would just order a different meal if I went again.

Absolutely love the Bahn Mi. This is the perfect quick lunch for a day strolling downtown!!!read more

Visiting town. Found this cute place. Small but had places inside to sit. Had pokey p bowl…read more Very good. Prepared fresh.

Shrimp, flounder, twice baked potato, hush puppies and collards are all excellent. Tartar and…read moreseafood cocktail sauce are fresh and tasty.

Amanda was , again, spot on. Great service, attitude and will ask for her again. Being a Crab Leg…read morefanatic, and moving from Florida, it was tough to find good seafood. And the atmosphere is very warm and inviting. Try em out for sure!!

If you like all you can eat seafood buffets great place to visit! Our waitress was super friendly…read moreand the young woman that took our picture was pleasant and very sweet. We had no wait and we're quickly seated. It's definitely got a tourist vibe to it but we are tourists so we fit right in.

My husband is usually great at picking restaurants, so I'm not sure why I didn't check the Yelp…read morereviews before we chose this one--big mistake. The buffet was around $60 for all-you-can-eat crab legs, which sounded promising. Unfortunately, like many others have mentioned, the crab legs were cold when we first got them. They were overcooked and lacked flavor. We did manage to get a fresher batch later, which was better, but still not great. The promotional video online clearly had some Hollywood magic--what we experienced was far from what was advertised. Overall, the buffet was a letdown. Much of the food wasn't fresh, most dishes were bland, and a few were downright inedible. The crab cakes looked like sausage patties and were just as tough. The fried oysters were slimy and mushy--not the kind of texture you expect, even for oysters. I love fried oysters, but these were a hard pass. The crab-stuffed flounder was bland, though the stuffing tasted more like what a crab cake should taste like. The frog legs were surprisingly decent and did taste like chicken. Mussels and clams were a disappointment. Green beans tasted like they came straight from a can, and the mac and cheese reminded me of frozen Stouffer's. The peel-and-eat shrimp were good, but the raw oysters were a disaster--visually unappealing and smelled off. And yes, September is an "R" month, so they should've been fine. We asked for fresher ones, and what we got still didn't pass the sniff test. I love raw oysters, but I wasn't about to risk it. Vegetable options were limited: mushrooms (which were good), canned green beans, corn on the cob, and fried okra. Service from our waitress, was hit-or-miss and didn't leave a lasting impression. The atmosphere was awkward--no music, just the hum of kitchen staff talking. It felt more like a quiet cafeteria than a lively restaurant. While that made it easy to chat with our party, it also made the overall vibe feel stale. On the plus side, the restaurant was clean. But for the price, it wasn't worth it--and we won't be returning.

Amazing does not truly describe the experience we had there…read more Our server was very attentive and came by as well as the owner. The food did have a carbon taste to it. This was due to it being close to the gas fire. We had to stick with the kalbi as it did not have the carbon taste. The sides were sweet but very good. I would go again only for the kalbi.

Every time I've come here I never had to wait, and the servers are always very helpful & nice! I…read morelove the selection of meats/poultry/seafood to grill. They now have an area so you can self-serve the small side dishes but they can still bring the rice and other sauces to the table if you request them. I love how they always have K-pop music videos playing in the background too!

What a surprise! We've driven past this restaurant,…read moreliterally, dozens of times and have never stopped! However, last week we decided to stop at the Hoke Poke Noodle Bar and check it out! Amazing menu and the food is even better. I had the chicken teriyaki noodle bowl and my wife had the chicken fried rice! (I almost licked my bowl clean), It was that delicious! The server was knowledgeable of the menu, friendly and provided excellent service, which always adds to the dining experience! We will definitely be returning to try other menu items! I hate giving 5 star reviews to local restaurants, because it's like giving up your favorite fishing spot to other fishermen!

An amazing place! Quiet and outstanding service. They also have wings on Tuesdays. I highly…read morerecommend it. I will return.Great service and menu.

Great food, friendly staff but the online ordering needs fixed. Wouldn't let my order go through…read morewith multiple tries.

The first thing we noticed upon entering was the foul smell. We couldn't pinpoint it, but it was…read morean immediate red flag. We reluctantly ordered, against our better judgment, and I'll say up front that it was a mistake. Service was weird. The guy just stared at us with a blank expression. There was no greeting, small talk, or chitchat. I wasn't sure where to order, so I just walked back and forth around the counter, depending on where on the menu I was looking. He didn't make a peep until telling me the total. I've never had the silent treatment from someone on customer service before, lol. I ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen with Chashu Pork protein. The broth was lukewarm, flavorless, and didn't taste like any tonkatsu I've ever had. Was very disappointed. The egg was cold, and overly salty. It's as if they used preserved eggs, soaked them in soy sauce for years, then slated it again before adding it to the broth straight from the fridge. The other toppings didn't seem fresh at all. Half the bowl was spinach, but is wasn't fresh, and was extremely bitter. This is the first time I've ever seen spinach as a ramen ingredient, and it ruined this dish (note: I love spinach, but this was obviously bad). Overall, the did was bad. Nothing seemed to work together, and it seemed to be ill prepared. Lots of flying bugs, and with the majority the food open air... not gonna try the poke. We were the only customers during the entire lunch "rush". That was the final red flag that determines we will not return. I don't think this was an off-day, I think this place is just not good. Our experience was terrible.

Placed a to go order over the phone. My little girl wanted snow crabs and we are not much of a…read moreseafood family. Was told it should be ready in 10-20 minutes. Pulled up 20 minutes later and the order wasn't even put in. (Loss of a star) He put in my order immediately and food came out fairly quickly just as he said it would. The lobby was kind of awkwardly organized but it was clean. The dining room was also inviting for any seafood lover! Took the meal home and my daughter ended up letting her brothers try the crab as it was a HUGE entree and they all loved it. Looks like we will be seeing more seafood soon.

Crab-tivated in the Smokies!…read more Listen, I didn't come to Sevierville expecting to have a near-religious seafood experience--but Joe's Crab Shack baptized me in butter, and I saw the light. From the second we walked in, it felt like we stepped into a beach party thrown by pirates with Southern hospitality. The staff? Hilarious and friendly--like if your favorite cousin also knew how to carry six trays of seafood at once and still crack a joke. You don't just get a meal here--you get a whole vibe. Let's talk food: We ordered the Steampot for Two, but I swear it could've fed a small village or at least two people who don't eat like competitive crab-eating champions (which we clearly are). Crab legs, shrimp, sausage, potatoes, corn--it was like Poseidon himself packed us a picnic. And yes, I wore a bib. No shame. Things got messy in the best way. The best part? We sat outside with a mountain view that said, "Hey, you're in Tennessee," while the crab said, "Yeah, but your taste buds are on vacation." Bottom line: if you like great seafood, fun vibes, and the chance to feel like a crab-cracking champion with butter on your face and joy in your heart--Joe's Crab Shack is your place. Warning: You will leave full. You may leave wearing part of your meal. And you'll definitely be planning your next visit before you hit the parking lot.

Great Service!! And an excellent atmosphere! Is definitely a nice stop if you like shrimp.read more

During my visit to Gatlinburg, Tn I decided to have dinner at Bubba Gump, mainly because I'm a big…read morefan of Forrest Gump and have watched the movie many times. We arrived around 7:00 pm and the restaurant was quite busy. While waiting for our table, we explored the gift shop located downstairs, which has a great selection of themed items and really sets the Forrest Gump vibe from the start. Once seated our waiter Jerry took our order. My companion ordered the shrimp ceviche, which was delicious and tasted very fresh. I ordered the BBQ pork ribs, and they were excellent very tender, full of flavor, and well served with fries. Despite the restaurant being full, the service was fast and efficient The place is filled with Forrest Gump memorabilia, making the atmosphere fun and immersive. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. Good food, great theme, quick service, and reasonable prices. A solid option if you're visiting Gatlinburg, especially if you're a Forrest Gump fan.