We had heard so many people recommend Rice Wagon while visiting Bryson City that we had to give it…read morea try--and we're glad we did! We ordered the Chicken Katsu and the Bankai Chicken Katsu. Both dishes were similar, with one served with macaroni salad, rice, and crispy chicken, while the other came with rice, furikake, chicken, and a fresh cabbage salad. The menu is simple, but every bite was packed with flavor. The service was outstanding. The young man working the food truck provided service that honestly rivaled what you'd expect at a full-service restaurant. He was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely cared that we had a great experience. The setting is another bonus. The food truck is tucked behind a brewery, making it the perfect place to grab a drink, relax, and enjoy a delicious meal in a quiet, laid-back atmosphere. Out of all the places we tried during our trip, this was some of the simplest food--but also some of the most flavorful. It proves that you don't need a huge menu to make memorable food. We 100% recommend Rice Wagon if you're in Bryson City. Great service, delicious food, and a wonderful atmosphere!

This unassuming food truck behind Mountain Layers brewery is serving some incredibly tasty Hawaiian…read morefood! They were out of a couple items when we went for an early dinner and surprisingly don't have spam on the menu, but we didn't feel like we were missing out on anything from what we got! The lil takana chicken katsu sandwich was crispy with a great sauce. The combo was a good deal and good way to try different things on the menu. The food came out quickly and we enjoyed with beers from next door.

The Aloha is Excellent…read more We walked into Huli Sues without a reservation and had a phenomenal time at the bar. Christian the bar tender recommended the Mochiko chicken bowl and knew his STUFF about Mai tai's. I was concerned about Hawaiian food, having experienced the island. It tends to be mild and sometimes overly beige. This food was NOT THAT. The Mochiko bowl was a fusion dish I'd order weekly if I lived here. It reminds me of the blended culture of the islands where so many come together. We also had the burger, a solid example of the smash craft BUT the best GD sweet potato fries I've ever had. Believe me. I've had some fries. The Mai tai, while non-traditional was lovely. They do recommend reservations. Highly recommend this place.

Located outside the Grove Arcade, be prepared to put your name on the list and wait. Even on a…read moreSunday when they first opened at 11 a.m., there was already a long line. We would have gotten in line earlier if we had known. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. If it is raining, the outdoor tables can still get wet even with the umbrellas. I got sprinkled on a bit during the light rain until I changed seats. The winner for me was the Hawaiian Combo with Huli Sue's chicken, pork katsu (breaded, fried pork), and three huge sweet chili shrimp, along with rice, Hawaiian macaroni salad, and pickled cabbage. Even my husband perked up with a "Yum!" when I gave him some of the chicken. He ordered the BBQ Sampler with prime beef brisket, pulled pork, and pork ribs, plus cornbread and coleslaw. The brisket was his favorite. The ribs had some of the white knuckle-like cartilage and connective tissue that you had to eat around, which I didn't particularly like. Several different BBQ sauces were brought to the table so you could choose the ones you liked. I would say the Hawaiian Combo was my favorite meal in Asheville--and normally, I don't even order chicken at a restaurant. That chicken was worth ordering.

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

This is clearly a family owned business but my experience was subpar. The young lady who took my…read moreorder was friendly and efficient but the restaurant was not inviting for me to stay. A TV show was blasting at top volume in the kitchen area and it was not enjoyable for me to sit and enjoy my lunch. I felt pressured to take my meal to go and was ultimately disappointed by the small portion size and the rickety unlevel table out front. I am obsessed with poke bowls and I live locally but I won't make a point to go back unfortunately.

Food was excellent! Service was really good. Special of the day was grilled swordfish with a mango…read moresalsa and it was cooked oerfectly

Absolutely loved this place. Was in town and highly recommend this place. It's a bit old and…read moreoutdated but the staff was exceptional and the food was fantastic. We all started off with seafood gumbo and it was delicious. I had blackened alligator with slaw and swap potato casserole. Others had shrimp and Mahi Mahi. Full bar!

Service was awesome and food was great!!! Will be back ! The crab legs were really good. Prolly one…read moreof the best places we ate this trip!!

Don't let the reviews scare you away! If we had listened to some of the reviews on Yelp and Google,…read morewe never would have tried this place--and that would have been a shame because we had a DELICIOUS dinner! We drove by Captain Jim's on the Parkway and immediately knew we wanted to try it. Then we checked the reviews... and honestly, they almost talked us out of it. We decided to take one for the team and give it a try anyway, and we are SO glad we did! As soon as you walk in, you'll definitely get that seafood smell, but it wasn't overpowering at all. If anything, it just made us even hungrier--and that's a good thing when you're walking into an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet! The buffet stayed stocked with hot, fresh food the entire time we were there. There were plenty of choices, including: Crab legs Baked fish Fried fish Two kinds of potatoes Corn Green beans Pot roast Chicken Ribs Fresh salad bar with lots of toppings and dressings Rolls Dessert, which they bring out after your meal and is included with the buffet! The baked cod was SO good. It had a delicious crust, wasn't overcooked, and had that perfect flaky-but-not-dry texture you want from baked fish. The crab legs were overflowing on the buffet the entire time we were there. They were super easy to crack open and incredibly sweet. Definitely a favorite! The mahi-mahi was cooked perfectly, and the fried fish had what I thought was the perfect batter-to-fish ratio--not a giant ball of breading hiding the fish. Our waitress was also wonderful. I believe her name was Sheda. She was warm, welcoming, and took the time to explain everything since it was our first visit. She really helped make our dinner a great experience. The restaurant itself was clean and had plenty of seating inside. I could definitely see the parking lot filling up quickly during busy times, but once inside, there was plenty of room. Overall, we are SO glad we ignored the reviews and tried Captain Jim's for ourselves. Sometimes you just have to make your own experience, and ours was a very good one. The food was hot, the buffet stayed stocked, the seafood was delicious, and the service was friendly. Would we go back? Absolutely! If you're in Pigeon Forge and considering Captain Jim's, I'd say give it a try and decide for yourself. We're glad we did!

It was my first time at such a spot. The service and staff were great! All very attentive,…read moreprofessional and personable. I enjoyed the food and variety by getting the unlimited dinner. I thought the beef bulgogi and anything with the teriyaki or sweet flavor were best. The spot is very conveniently located and easy to find. It was clean and pleasant.

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!

I had very good ice tea at lunch the other day. It was half & half, but the best I've had. The…read morechicken noodle bowl was good. The salmon was undercooked per my husband. My husband also noted the walls & baseboards were very dirty. Not sure I'll get him to go here again. Service was good!

Excellent service and food.Great location . They have wing days too.Stop by and grab a nice bowl of…read moreRamen.

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.

We at Marbin are big fans of poke. In general we like the idea of a culinary culture making a…read morespread of all the ingredients prevalent in their respective countries, and then letting the patron assemble a bowl in a chipotle style manner. I chose white rice as a base and then tuna, salmon and shrimp as proteins. The toppings all looked fresh and inspired (I recommend the squid salad). The dining experience took a left turn when we got to the sauce area. I asked for a LITTLE siracha aioli but the man assembling my bowl was trigger happy! I stood there, mortified, watching my bowl get doused in spicy Mayo. The image that came to my mind was an aerial view of the city of Pompeii being destroyed by a gush of lava as Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted. I stood there, helplessly watching my delicious tuna get drowned in the thick orange substance. I shouted, "that's good!" But the sauce bottle kept getting squeezed in a circular motion over my bowl for at least an extra second (which is a lot in sauce time). All in all, I'd recommend it but please heed my warning, SAUCE ON THE SIDE!!!

It was our first time there and the service was great. We didn't have to wait long on our food…read more Their mixed drink is good as well. I had to get two. They even gave us suvineer glasses which was nice cause I was gonna buy one. Thank you for the experience. Definitely would come back!

We went there on a Friday afternoon and were surprised that the parking lot wasn't full. Went in…read moreand were given menus and in a few mins, the waitress walked us towards the outdoor eating area and I told her we didn't want to eat outside. She kinda looked at me for a few seconds and then we turned around to an indoor booth. We both had Seafood Boils which were good but the corn was full of those corn strings and the potatoes were not soft enough. The bibs were cute and we definitely needed them! Also, our drinks were never refilled because our waitress never came back to check on us. So...me personally would not return because 1. We were not asked where we would like to sit 2. The strings in the corn 3. Undercooked potatoes 4. The waitress never came back even though it was not crowded.

Victor did an amazing job all around! Service was great! Was very suggestive and knew how to direct…read morefirst time diners, fir an enjoyable meal suggestion.

Good experience for a nice lunch while in the area. There's a lot of options on this street. We…read morechose this one as they're dog friendly and had prior experience in the past with their great food. Pet Friendly: They allowed us to bring our dog in with us. They sat us upstairs. The waitress was very nice to the dog, and us. We got their chicken sandwich which was tasty and a good size to split. Their fries were good as well.