We were on the interstate looking at Yelp for recommendations. Do not judge a book by its cover!…read moreThe service was five star, Robert was genuine, incredibly helpful, helped us make selections off the menu. Our service was fast as the food came before we even realized we had ordered it. If you are searching for true Thai cuisine, that is authentic and incredibly flavorful, You must try this place. It's true and some of the other reviews have said it, the outside leaves nothing to be desired and the inside could even use a little help. However, do not drive by. We pulled up after reading reviews, and I almost didn't go in just because of the outside and what a mistake that would have been. This is a five star a rating restaurant.

Solid 4.5 Stars here - Don't judge this place by its cover... the food is outstanding…read more This was our third visit to Thai Orchid over the last few years while we are visiting the area, and the food has never disappointed. I'll be honest...the exterior looks a bit rundown, and the interior (including the bathrooms) could definitely use some cleaning and updating. But when we go out to eat, it's about the food first, and this place delivers where it matters most. We started with the veggie spring rolls, which I'd rate about a 7.5/10, good, but not the highlight (you can only do so much with veggie spring rolls lol). For our entrees, we ordered the drunken noodles with tofu (partner is vegetarian) and I had the pineapple duck curry (it cane with a small salad). The drunken noodles were excellent--9/10, with great flavor and balance. The pineapple duck curry was a standout 10/10 for me, rich, flavorful, crispy duck skin and absolutely worth coming back for. We arrived just after 5 PM on a Saturday and were the first ones there. We were seated immediately, and the service was very good throughout. The menu is huge, with plenty of options, and prices are reasonable for a specialty Thai/Asian restaurant in Orangeburg. We ordered both dishes at a mild spice level, and they came out perfect, just enough heat without being overpowering. Bottom line: the building could use some love, but don't let that stop you. The real treat here is what comes out of the kitchen. If you're in Orangeburg and craving Thai food, give Thai Orchid a try, you'll likely be pleasantly surprised by the quality.

I visit this location often when I come in the area and this time I was confused how you can offer…read morebut the rice isn't fried and doesn't include eggs. If they decided to change the recipe, it should be mentioned before you order. Very disappointed in the quality of food that I received. May never go back.

Unsafe. Horrible. Failure to manage cross contamination. Uncooked steak. Expired beer. Abysmal…read morecustomer service. Brought a group of 8 people here including one 7-year-old who had never been to hibachi before. No tricks, no volcano, flips, flames, or anything else that is the hallmark of this type of establishment. When asked, the cook said "no, come back tomorrow". That was the beginning and I wish I left then... Steak and shrimp were cooked in raw chicken liquids. Knife skills were so poor that some pieces were raw and some pieces were over cooked. Customer service was awful. It took nearly 20 minutes to get the first round of drinks - 6 sodas or waters and 2 beers for our table. The beers - Sapporos - were expired by 4 months. Salads were half filled with water. My salad was the best of the worst with half a cherry tomato and two shaved cucumber pieces on a bed of waterlogged iceberg smothered in crystallized frozen ginger dressing. Four of us ordered filet - it was definitely not filet. As someone accustomed to choosing cuts from the butcher, this was not filet. Steak was horrifically undercooked. Raw on the interior and even pink on the outside. Sinew and veins visible when cutting into the pieces. The restaurant was filthy. Caked grime around the switches around the hoods. Under the counter at the seating station was filthy. Wood panels throughout the restaurant streaked with grease and filth. My hotel was 3.2 miles from the restaurant. I wasn't even able to make it to my room on the third floor and had to use the lobby bathroom. If you value your lower intestine and your experience as a paying diner, skip this place.

It is still the best sushi bar in the Southeast. They have the largest variety of fresh fish and…read moreother seafood, but they also make traditional chicken and steaks. The owner / chef Ryo takes care in what he's making and shows great pride in his finished product and it tastes great too. He gets fish that other restaurants do not have access to or have chosen not to purchase. I have seen flying fish, jellyfish, fresh Cobia, fresh Spanish mackerel, live clams and scallops and other seafood that you cannot obtain anywhere else. If you are looking for the best sushi in the area, you don't need to go anywhere else. You can go anywhere and buy a California roll but that is really not what I would consider sushi that's like going to Ruth Chris steakhouse and ordering a hot hot dog.

The fact that I'm the only Asian customer at this place says it all…read more I ordered Inakaya Fried Chicken, which is a split bone chicken wing per their menu. I was given chicken nuggets and told they don't have chicken wings... Glad I found their menu online to prove I wasn't crazy. Everything is either overcooked, dry, or super salty. No idea why this place was even packed. Sushi rice was dry. The chicken nugget thing mentioned above was overly dry and salty. Tonkotsu Ramen was overcooked. Either they chose the wrong type of noodle or let it sit forever before serving it. The two slices of meat that came with the ramen was maybe from pork chop meat? Usually it's made with cha shew meat or pork belly. Two super lean and dry slices of meat made the bowl look like a joke. The noodle was salty enough that I don't even want to try the broth. Edamame was okay. Other than the fact that they don't look appetizing, the shell was brownish and many bean pockets (if you know what I was trying to say) were empty, that's probably the best dish on the table. If you want sushi or ramen or anything that's on their menu, do yourself a favor and please try to find it somewhere else.

Traveling on I-95 on Easter, looking for somewhere to est and unwind for a little while, and saw…read morethis was the highest rated plave in Santee/this exit. We called to be sure they were open - they were, onky closed on Tuesdays. Trust the reviews - clear menu with thorough descriptions, very tasty food and substantial portions, great service, & clean bathrooms. We ordered pork & veg gyoza - the sauce was at my very basic limit of spice. I let them know that, and was then encouraged to get the Basil & ground chicken w rice, no spice - I loved it and have a container to take home to finish later. My honey got the udon - hot; he said it was perfect - he finished it. As other reviews have mentioned, it isn't fast food, and when down to 1 server, it may take a couple of minutes to catch them, but the family server was nice, and Rachel let us know that she ate here so much that they offered her a job - which says a lot. She let us know that they also have a location in Charleston. We will be back when next in the area!

I had the cold basil shrimp wraps with peanut sauce and a sweet soy based sauce. And chicken with…read moreveggies and rice noodles. It was very good. I highly recommend them. They have an outdoor deck. And they are super friendly. They made my dish without oil and I requested a little bit of sauce.

The sushi and tempura were amazing--fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The portions were good,…read moreand everything came out quickly. Definitely a great spot if you're craving quality Japanese food.

We actually had a very enjoyable dining experience overall. The food was extremely fresh and…read moreauthentic, Everything tasted very traditional and high quality. The pricing was also very reasonable for the quality, so overall it felt like great value for the money. The only disappointing part was the service. The server who attended to us did not seem very welcoming or enthusiastic, and the overall attitude felt rather cold. When we asked for extra ginger and sauce, he also seemed somewhat unwilling, which made the experience less comfortable. Overall, the food itself was excellent and definitely worth coming back for, but I do think the service attitude and professionalism of the staff could be improved.

It's a small place that's difficult to find, but the food is really good! Some of my favorite to…read moreget in Orangeburg. The compliment stops there unfortunately because service has been inconsistent here. Sometimes I have got my food in 10-15 minutes, however there has been 2 instances where I waited for an hour for a few deli sandwiches. I understand that some places struggle to find help, but management should really find a way to address this for this place to thrive.

Their menu is currently very limited. They had flounder. We had the flounder, and it was…read moreexcellent. The salad was very good and the sweet potato fries with a bit of honey were delightful. Family owned and operated. It's very tricky to find. Still I recommend this place.

Tucked away in a shopping strip, Hawaii Steak & Seafood House in Sumter is easy to overlook from…read morethe outside, but once you step in, you're greeted with a surprisingly clean and spacious dining area. I didn't dine in this time, I ordered my meal to-go but I still got a good feel for the space. I ordered spring rolls and shrimp and scallop hibachi. The veggies was definitely the highlight of the meal. The seafood was cooked nicely, but it was the fresh, crisp veggies that really stood out and gave the dish its balance. The portions were generous, big enough that you're not leaving hungry, and maybe even with leftovers for later. The spring rolls missed the mark for me. They lacked the veggie crunch I was hoping for and didn't have that crispy, golden snap that makes spring rolls irresistible. Instead, they leaned a bit on the soggy side, which left me wanting more texture and flavor balance. Overall, Hawaii Steak & Seafood House is one of those spots where you'll walk out full and satisfied portion-wise. The hibachi veggies shined, but a few other items could use a little fine-tuning. Clean space, big plates, and a meal that's worth a try if you're in the area.

We had such a wonderful dining experience in Sumter…read more Oh, the Hawaiian appetizers were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to start our meal. My wife ordered the Roman and loved every bite. My daughter went with the salmon bento box, which was both beautiful and tasty. And me? I couldn't resist the "Sexy Girl" sushi roll--tempura shrimp and crab fried just right. Yep, yep... YUMMY! From start to finish, everything was flavorful, creative, and well-prepared. If you're looking for a place in Sumter with variety, flavor, and that "we'll definitely be back" factor--this is it!

I ordered uber eats for the teriyaki chicken hibachi with rice and veggies. First of all the food…read morewas super fresh, they definitely put a lot of thought and care into the order. The fast service was amazing. The packaging was super secure and protected and kept the food hot, all sauces and everything ordered was correct and nothing missing. The flavour was out of this world. We will be permanent customers for sure!

The BEST place in Sumter, SC to get sushi! They have constantly served me with the same exact food…read morethat has always been a "custom order" item for me. As far as the restaurant goes, I've never eaten there, as I always get it to go! But with that being said, from the looks of it, it seems to be clean. Hope this review helps!!!

My sister brought me here and said it's the best sushi in the area. I can't say I've tried any…read moreother places; however, it was definitely the best sushi I've had in a long time! I live in Columbus and haven't had the options like CO has. We shared a green papaya salad, and it was delicious! I would eat an entire bowl by myself. Don't forget to tear up the basil - it completes the flavor! We got the Lotus, Lemon, Firecracker, Sesame and Pork Belly sushi rolls. That is the order I would rank the rolls in flavor. It is a shame if anyone uses shoyu (sou sauce) or even wasabi when eating these rolls. The lotus has a rice paper wrap (for those who don't like seaweed) and an aioli on top that was so refreshing and flavorful. The lemon was honestly a very close second - maybe even a tie for first. I don't normally like salmon but it was so fresh and the lemon slice was refreshing and clean!

Wow, I had no idea that Forest Acres had all these yummy places! They are located in a shopping…read moreplaza kinds tucked away. We walked in and was seated fairly quickly. The decor was lovely, make sure you look up at the ceiling for the beautiful mural. The staff was very nice and accommodating. The inside was a really nice vibe, great date night or hang out. All the food was excellent and plentiful. We truly enjoyed our evening out at CO. They have perfected the dishes that we ordered for dinner! We will definitely return in the near future. .

I truly enjoyed my lunch experience here. Sushi was fresh. Restaurant was clean. Hospitality was…read morewarm. A wide variety of dishes to choose from and everything I had was tasty. Will absolutely return.

Food selection was great. This is one of the only places that I have seen baby octopus on the bar…read more They had just enough spice and were very tender. Wait staff kept our glasses full and table clear of plates. Whenever we started to get low on napkins, more would show up at the table. There were about six different buffet tables with different food on them. The ribs just fell off the bone. It was not super crowded. We went about 3pm which was before the dinner crowd. Some people may think it is over priced, but the drinks were included in the price and large parties have gratuity added in. With tip it was about $25 per person. This is a very casual place which is one of the cleanest buffets that I have seen. Check them out if you like oriental seafood. The salad bar was well stocked and there were vegetables to choose from for those who do not do meat. The frog legs were very tasty. Check them out and enjoy a good meal. I ate too much, but enjoyed it.