My husband and I are big fans of their Bento Boxes...so we returned for more. As always there was a…read moreline, but this is one of very few places in town that's worth the wait. We both had the Chicken Bento Boxes again...and we loved it. I've had Bento Boxes in dozens of Japanese restaurants, but this place offers such a perfect combination of items (everything we love!)...Tempura, Kaarage Chicken, Shumai, Seaweed Salad, Sushi Rolls, etc.etc. Plus, this bento box includes the salad and soup! Frankly, I wanna try other items on the menu, but I'm so addicted to this Bento Box, I just can't seem to tear away from it. My husband feels the same! Also tried their hot Sake...but think I prefer the cold version. BTW, I noticed some renovations. They now have darker Cherry Wood (?) flooring and cabinetry (behind the sushi station, that is). However, they still have some original light wood chairs and tables. Also, they separated some of the tables (Yay!)...so not as many "communal" tables like before. Anyway, think this is a good sign that this place plans to stay awhile longer!

Still the best authentic Japanese restaurant in Charlotte. Great food, service, and price for what…read moreyou get.

Pro-tip if you're going to Mr. Tokyo there's more than likely going to be a wait, so if you have a…read moregroup larger than two, I would suggest sending someone to put your name on the list before the rest of the group. Pick your most on time friend. The staff here is amazing and they keep everything moving. There are many seating options in the music is always popping. You start by ordering a drink and filling out what you want on a printed paper menu with a pencil. After you finish your first round, you're welcome to keep eating and they will bring you another piece of paper. All you can eat hibachi, sushi, and a bunch of other specialties for less than $30 per person? Sign me up. The food is amazing and they have some specialty rolls.

The order process was great and super fast. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The price was…read morereally very reasonable. What's not to love ? This place is great !!! Whether it's fine in AYCE or to go ... Mr Tokyo for the win !!!!

We had such an incredible experience here. By far the best sushi we have ever had. Everything from…read morethe service to the quality of the food was outstanding and exceeded every expectation. Being from California, we did not think our sushi standards could be topped, but this place completely proved us wrong. Some of our favorites were the salmon belly, the red snapper sampler, the yellowtail, and the slam on hand rolls. Everything was incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared. We also loved that they had Echigo beer, which is not easy to find and was a great addition to the meal. One thing that really stood out was how well balanced everything was. Nothing felt overwhelming or heavy, and every dish felt thoughtfully put together. Honestly, you cannot go wrong with any of the rolls here. I could not recommend this place more. An amazing experience from start to finish.

Excellent Sushi in North Carolina. No, I'm not high but I definitely was on Cloud 9 during and…read moreafter my dinner at Prime Fish. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. I'll start at the beginning ... My friend and I spent the week of New Years in North Carolina. If you wanna know why, ask. Just know it includes trolls. On the tail end of the trip, we were looking for dinner and tried to dine at Prime Fish - even driving out to the restaurant only to find it was closed (New Years Day). But we did make it out the next night. Without reservations even (reservations not taken) - without a wait and had what I felt was the best meal of the week. Seated at the bar, we got to see the chefs in action. They were busy all night but still managed to engage with the guests - many were regulars and like the chefs, uber friendly. Conversations with the guests was just a bonus that made the evening one that I won't soon forget. But back to Prime Fish ... Service was excellent. We were tended to on the likes that is deserving of the Michelin recognition. It's not just about the food. Our server was attentive, friendly, funny and genuinely took the time and energy to make sure we had a great time. Even left us with her favorite candy - see pic. Then there's the fish. The fresh sashimi and sushi. Started off with an Toro Imperial (fatty tuna, sea urchin, sturgeon caviar, sea salt and microgreens). If not for the price tag ($50), I would have ordered more. We both opted for a premium Sashimi Tasting ($27). Each. I wasn't going to share. Not being enough, I ordered a Sushi Tasting while she ordered a Salmon Tasting. See pics - of my orders but know they won't do the fish, or the restaurant and chefs any justice. I could use all the key words used to describe an excellent Sashimi/Sushi experience but words can't and won't come close. I've had Sashimi/Sushi all over the world. I've been in places that just ooze "expensive" and had a decent experience. What I really enjoyed is that walking in, the makeshift "outdoor" patio wouldn't make you think this is a Michelin "recognized" establishment. The strip mall location or even the single counter and few tables. Made me feel like it was just a simple restaurants with excellent food and service. Just like the Michelin Guide inspectors felt.

Good Poke can be hard to come by, but I enjoy this restaurant. The inside is small, so we usually…read moretake ours to go. They have a nice variety of proteins, veggies, and premium add-ons. We typically build bowls. The ingredients are always fresh. The avocado has always been green. You really can't go wrong. I will say, compared to some other Poke places, here you do have to pay for a few add-ons that others include with a bowl purchase, but at least they are offering the options at a pretty reasonable price. The service is always good and pretty fast.

Most flavorful Poke' Bowl you'll have! I overheard someone talking about this place a couple…read moremonths ago. They mentioned sushi burritos and I was thinking...Where!? The restaurant is super clean and has nice spots to sit including at window with bar seating. The owner is friendly and believes in his entrees. So far I've tried from the menu Zen, Sunrise, and Umami in bowls mostly but zen as a pokerito first time. All good just a little pricey but it's a healthy choice. You won't feel stuffed. I tried making my bowl but it tasted more like a salad than sushi. Maybe I can get better at it for the price! :). Earn points per purchase on their loyalty program!

Delicious Thai food. Basil chicken is wonderful! Service is good too. The restaurant is neat and…read moreclean. I'm going to try the sushi next time!

Brought another couple to join us here for dinner. This couple is taking a trip to Thailand and…read moreknew little about Thai food. Bahn Thai is a lunch and dinner place offering sushi and some Japanese items along with a very good assortment of Thai dishes. Dinner is usually crowded and you have to wait as they do not take reservations. We were delightfully happy to find many open tables. Must be the "so close to Christmas" that people are not eating out much. Wife and I had the Panang Curry ($16.95), spice level 3/5. I had shrimp ($3 additional) as my protein and wife had pork (no additional price). Our friends had Gai Yang (Chicken) Entree ($10.95) and the What a Feeling Entree ($10.95). The Thai cooking comes across with more delicate flavors than in the wok-centric, high heat found in many Asian restaurants. The flavors are so soft to your palate. Spice levels are 1 - 5. We go with 3 and it IS spicy, but not too hot. If you are not familiar with Thai cooking, start at a spice level of 2 and go from there. Parking is tough, but eventually you will be successful.

Going here for my 10th year anniversary. This review could have been a 1 or 2 star but CINDY, the…read moreperson in charge, reverse my review. Whenever I go to eat I don't ask for much, keep my water full. When going here was sat at the booth in the bar section. After I got my first order, I wanted to order more but the bartender never came back so I just went to the bar with my order sheet but the bartender never acknowledge me but lucky CINDY step in and got the order for me and apologize. Later she had to refill our water because the bartender never came back. Later in the end of our meal we asked him can he check the status of my food and he said it's coming. Later he came back and said your food disappeared so whatever, I ask for the check. Our mood is already not the greatest at this moment. When the check came the bartender still had the charges for the food that we never got so I had to bring it up to him to remove it. Cindy came and apologize for everything that happen. Honestly, CINDY made me change my review. I hope CINDY get the recognition she deserves.

Came back here to give it a second try and because my husband just got back in town and wanted to…read moretake me to lunch on my break. This was, without exaggeration, one of the most disturbing dining experiences I've ever had. Partway through my meal, I discovered a bug in my food. Not only is that completely unacceptable, it raises serious concerns about the restaurant's cleanliness and food safety standards. I understand that mistakes can happen, but something like this is beyond a simple oversight--it reflects a major failure in hygiene and quality control. Needless to say, I lost my appetite immediately and will not be returning. I strongly urge others to think twice before dining here.

First off the staff was very nice and welcoming. I really appreciated them for giving…read morerecommendations and joking with us. The service was great. The food was delicious. Love that we could share our food easily with the lazy Susan on the table. Great place for groups. My husband and I love authentic Chinese food. We should have asked for it to be spicier but the taste was on point. We will be back when we visit the area and definitely recommend!!

We ordered our usual...the Spicy Fish Filet in a Flaming Pan to share. We also ordered the Chicken…read moreKung Pao and the Wonton to share. Again, everything was delish. As usual, their Spicy Fish Filet is a gem. Not only do I love the crispy Spicy Fish Filets, but love the exotic veggies in this dish. However, we were both a bit disappointed with the presentation of their Kung Pao Chicken. For starters, I would have appreciated some greens in that dish...as pictured on their menu. The wontons were very good, but small in size. In any case, we thoroughly enjoyed the dishes (especially the Spicy Fish Filet)...and are sure to return.

We are having the best night here, thanks to Brooke! She has been wonderful. Hustling so hard, so…read morecharismatic, and incredibly genuine. As someone with many years of hospitality experience on several levels...I sincerely appreciate her energy, work ethic, and character. You all hired a keeper! Thank you again, Brooke!

I'm extremely disappointed with our experience at Hestia. We had made Easter brunch reservations…read moreover a week in advance and even paid a deposit for each person, so we were really looking forward to it. We showed up right on time at 12 PM on Easter Sunday, only to find the restaurant completely closed. After standing there confused, we checked our email and saw that a cancellation notice had been sent 48 hours before. Unfortunately, we didn't see it in time--but canceling something like a holiday reservation with such short notice is unacceptable, especially when deposits are involved. Because of this, our entire Easter plan was ruined and we were left scrambling last-minute with no options. A restaurant of this caliber should handle reservations--and especially holiday events--with far more care and professionalism. Overall, this was a frustrating and disappointing experience, and I would be very hesitant to rely on them for any special occasion in the future.

Came in on tax day. Good staff with fast service. Hopefully the sushi will be delicious.read more

Sad to do this, but I've tried this place several times by now since I last raved about it (5…read morestars)...and it has definitely gone downhill. I say "downhill" for the following reasons. I usually order the Chicken Katsu Don (Spicy) with the Seaweed Salad...and I've noticed that they've cut back on the portion size for the Seaweed (almost half of what I used to get) at the same price of 5 bucks. Outlandish pricing! Even with the Katsu Don, I noticed that they've increased the amount of rice, but reduced the amount of Chicken (?!?). I must also mention that it irks me that they add 1 buck for "Spicy"...which is basically a drizzle of sauce over the chicken. I mean, really?!? They also upcharge for Chicken over the Pork Katsu. Before, I didn't even bother mentioning some of this because it was SO good...but not so much anymore. For my last 2-3 meals here, I was just not satisfied with the quality of Katsu (barely crispy)...plus, despite the upcharge for "Spicy", there just wasn't that much sauce to it. Overall, I felt ripped over this super-casual meal. With all the upcharges, the Chicken Katsu Don Spicy is $17, and the little bit of Seaweed Salad is $5. I usually pay less for this at fancy Japanese restaurants with higher quality Katsu....all served beautifully on a plate with utensils, not plastic cartons and plastic fork. It depresses me to see that Alley 51 doesn't seem to be as big of a hit as I initially thought it'd be. In fact, half of the food vendors were closed on the weekday I was there. Frankly, I think the downfall has to do with the ridiculous pricing of foods (and drinks). Think the vendors are forgetting that this is a fast-food experience...not fine dining. Why are the diners having to pay restaurant pricing? Sorry, but I just don't feel that I'm getting a fair deal here. With the quality and the quantity of the foods having gone down, while the pricing stayed up, it's no longer a 5-star meal for me.

Sheng Ramen to me is ALWAYS an excellent idea. Even though the restaurant itself is a bit smaller,…read moreyou can still comfortably sit and enjoy a meal! The staff is attentive and so kind! They are also amazing for pick up or delivery and they will put your doodles separate from the broth so nothing gets soggy My husband and I always get the same bowls. I get the spicy miso (spicy chili sauce + egg on side) and he gets the Tonkotsu bowl. We love Sheng so much that we don't even have to ask one another what we want!!

On our latest visit here, I ordered their Spicy Miso Ramen...and it was DEE-Lish! As good as this…read moreis, I usually end up ordering their Katsu Chicken Curry Ramen. My husband can't seem to deviate from this amazing bowl as well. In any case, both are highly recommended! I also shared their Seaweed Salad appetizer with my husband...and we both agreed that it was really fresh. Few things that could have been better? The overhead music wasn't right...genre (whatever that was playing?!?) was way off for the restaurant. Also, I felt that they might have been understaffed. The place was quite busy (Saturday night), and I didn't see too many waiters-waitresses. Despite the service being a bit slow, our waitress was friendly, and remembered everything that was requested...so not a big issue. Still, we really enjoyed this ramen experience. Really can't think of a time I thought their foods were bad.