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Zen Bowl

4.8 (19 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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Jjajangmyeon, build your own poke bowl, Szechuan Dumplings
Emmaleigh G.

We visited Zen Bowl on a hot weekend. The restaurant was empty for late lunch hour, so the service was quick. I've passed by it before on a Friday night and it seemed packed. The food was excellent. I loved the Szechuan dumplings. The poke bowl and Jjajangmyeon were large portions for reasonable prices. I did not know the carrots were cooked though for the poke bowl. I was expecting them to be raw. I know for next time to order a different topping. I enjoyed the mix of music they played. I will be back again!

Taiwan Style Noodles House / chicken shrimp beef
Carly T.

2 really great entrees at Zen Bowl. Great flavor for both the Taiwan style noodles and poke. I especially like the options for the BYO poke bowl - proteins include salmon, tuna, yellowtail, crab and more. Lots of sauces including shrimp sauce. Impressed!

Alexis P.

Came back around a second time. I ordered the poke bowl again. The portion while dining in is sizable compared to when I ordered take out so definitely keep that in mind. (Shown in photos) I was satisfied with the price to portion ratio dining in. Service was great - Mark was so helpful and accommodating. I recommend.

Crab Rangoon egg roll
Evan D.

I checked out Zen Bowl during their soft open. Their grand opening is March 8. Located on Camden Road in South End. If you are looking for in-house hand made dumplings this place is it. Owned by the same people who run Pho Good Time in Dilworth. * Crab Rangoon Egg Roll Crispy outside and packed with imitation crab. I would have loved a bit more cream cheese, but it was still very solid and easy to keep eating. * Orange Chicken (no spice) Crispy with bright citrus flavor and not that heavy, goopy orange chicken situation you sometimes get. Good portion size and it comes with a side of white rice. They also surprised me with a Black Golden Bun (forgot to photograph it). It's a black sweet bun topped with gold leaf, filled with salted egg yolk. I was a little hesitant going in, but wow... it was seriously good and easily the sleeper hit of the meal. Definitely one to keep on your South End radar.

Lychee Tea
Naudia T.

Visited for the first time yesterday for lunch and the food and lychee Tea was delicious! Will definitely be returning

Poke bowl was super good, great service, great food, nice vibes

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6 months ago

Friendly staff. Great Orange Chicken take out. Would highly recommend and will be back again.

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This place exceeded our expectations. The restaurant was clean, the service was prompt, and the food was absolutely delicious.

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The food was very delicious the management was so friendly and amazing I really highly recommend this place

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Lam's Kitchen - Mapo Tofu

Lam's Kitchen

4.0(481 reviews)
11.4 mi•Providence Plantation
•$$

I genuinely enjoy Lam's Kitchen. It's one of those places I'm willing to drive out of my way from…read moreUptown to Matthews for--and it's worth the trip every time. As a Bay Area foodie, I'm always searching for Chinese food that gives me that same feeling I get in San Francisco or Houston's Chinatown. Lam's comes close. The ingredients taste fresh, everything is made to order, the proteins are tender, and the flavors have depth without being heavy or overdone. This visit, I ordered the scallion beef, and it was excellent--tender beef, plenty of scallions and onions, and beautifully seasoned. I asked for something spicy on the side, thinking sambal or hot chili sauce, and they brought me chili crisp. Perfect. And yes, I know sweet and sour pork can sound cliché, but theirs deserves some respect. It's made with cubes of tender pork, bell peppers and pineapple, and the sauce isn't cloyingly sweet. The quality of the pork makes the dish. I'm already looking forward to the leftovers. Other favorites include the string beans with ground pork and the beef with broccoli. Both are stellar. They also have an extensive dim sum menu. It's ordered from the menu rather than served from carts, which means there's plenty more for me to work my way through. There's something comforting about eating here. Seeing families gathered around the tables enjoying Chinese food sometimes makes me a little homesick for meals out with my mom. Food has a funny way of doing that. The restaurant itself is clean, comfortable and nicely air-conditioned, with a large live seafood/lobster tank. Service is friendly and fast. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and there's an easy parking lot right outside. Lam's Kitchen has earned a permanent spot in my rotation. I'll happily keep making the drive to Matthews and eating my way through the menu. Life is too short not to eat well. Get out there and find your next meal.

Everything is always GREAT! The waitstaff treat you like FAMILY…read moreEven though there were 3 of us eating, there are always leftovers to enjoy the next day.

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Lam's Kitchen - Fresh tank of two sizes of Lobster and Dungeness Crabs

Fresh tank of two sizes of Lobster and Dungeness Crabs

Lam's Kitchen - Seafood bird's nest noodles

Seafood bird's nest noodles

Lam's Kitchen - Dim sum  menu Aug 2026

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Dim sum menu Aug 2026

O-Ku - Sushi Roll (??)...Tiny portion, and terrible presentation!

O-Ku

4.3(724 reviews)
0.3 mi•South End, Dilworth
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Incredible service, outstanding fish, and a chicy-boob-boom vibe!…read more Probably the place to go number one for a fantastic sushi experience in Charlotte, this is definitely a place where a cool kids go, but you can be 100% DadBod and, as long as you're not in White new balance and cargo pants, they'll let you fit right in. The menu has so many great things on it, and skipping the tuna flight might darn well be criminal. You're gonna enjoy that quite a bit. The service team there is long tenure and really knows what they're doing. They just got a new general manager, and she's got great energy and standards of excellence around her. The AGM is the best dang manager you're ever gonna see! When I have close friends in town, who really want great meal, this is one of the places that we will for sure go. To a great walkable area and while the youngsters there tried to get all the tail feathers up a little too much, don't let that bother you. The restaurant knows what it's about and who it is serving ultimately

My daughter wanted an Omakase experience for her birthday. After reading reviews and comparing a…read morefew places, I decided on O‑Ku. We'd never tried Omakase before, but we've had other curated dining experiences. Upon arrival, we were seated immediately. Our waitress was pleasant, she started on beverages, and explained that the Omakase would be a two‑hour experience...totally fine. Within the first 20 minutes, our first dish arrived and it was excellent...But then...nothing. We waited, and waited, and waited. An entire hour passed before the next dish appeared. I pulled the waitress aside to check on the delay, she explained they had a sudden influx of customers but she'd ask the kitchen to move a little quicker. The food did start coming out after that, and the managers came over to address the delay, which I appreciated, but the damage was done. I wanted a memorable birthday experience for my daughter, and unfortunately it ended up being a bit of a disappointment considering the time and cost. The food itself was delicious, but poor pacing and lack of attention to the customer overshadowed the entire experience. I didn't ask for compensation but the managers took it upon themselves to comp my wine flight. I hope this was a one off experience but I can't say that I'll return to this restaurant.

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O-Ku - Black Magic, Salmon Usuzukuri, Cucumber Maki, Top Shelf Roll

Black Magic, Salmon Usuzukuri, Cucumber Maki, Top Shelf Roll

O-Ku - Red Dragon and Volcano Roll

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Red Dragon and Volcano Roll

Inchin's Bamboo Garden - Chinese Bhel

Inchin's Bamboo Garden

3.4(166 reviews)
9.8 mi•University City
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Maybe everyone didn't love their first experience here but we did! My only beef would be that it's…read morecold inside so take something with you if your cold natured. We went on a Sunday evening. We had vegetarians and meat eaters in our group. So we ordered up a bunch of different dishes. They have a bar, didn't really dabble much in that except beer for the guys as it didn't look like they had much of what we like, also ample seating inside and interesting decor! Service was pretty quick and good comes out fresh. We had the Chinese bhel which was huge ! Lots of good fixings in this but good flavor little spicy little sweet. The veggie lettuce wraps had a bunch of veggies in it served With a whole head of lettuce, mild flavor but good crunchy veggies. The crispy chili potatoes were awesome. Flash fried potato sticks covered in spicy sauce. Yum. The pan fried fish was also one of my faves. Light Smokey flavor but nice thin batter and good amount of spicy sauce. With the onions and peppers mixed up on top this was a winner. The tandoori chicken momos were my least favorite. Not much going on here and they looked like they were sitting out awhile. Not as fresh as all the other dishes we had. Not much filling either. The vegatrian manchow soup was delicious. Full of flavor and a little kick. I still added some chili garlic sauce and that brings it to another level. Lots of little chopped veggies in this with a nice brown broth. We also had another dish which I don't remember the name of but had a nice sauce with peppers and onions and chicken served with rice . Maybe the hot garlic with chicken. Also a great flavorful dish with lots of sauce and hits all the tastebuds . All our dishes but one was finished . We really enjoyed all the sauces too. Chili garlic and the momo sauce were great add ons. Great place for a Asian fusion dinner or lunch .

This was our first time here. Ordered Chicken fried rice, wings of Heaven and fried ice cream. The…read morefood was delicious and plentiful. Service was exceptional. Will definitely be back.

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Inchin's Bamboo Garden - Monday night an hour before close

Monday night an hour before close

Inchin's Bamboo Garden
Inchin's Bamboo Garden

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Wan Fu Quality Chinese Cuisine - Chicken Curry, Sesame Chicken (lunch portions)

Wan Fu Quality Chinese Cuisine

3.9(333 reviews)
8.6 mi
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Wan Fu is stamped as the best Chinese spot in Charlotte and I'll Stan by that! Every time someone…read moreasks me where to get good Chinese food, this is the first place that comes to mind. The food is always consistent, and that's what keeps me coming back here. I visited during lunch, and they only had two servers working, so service was a little slower than usual. To start, I ordered the spring roll, then had the Wan Fu Scallops and the Singapore Rice Noodles. The spring roll was crispy and hit the spot. The Singapore noodles were packed with flavor and had a nice spicy kick. If you're not big on spice, I'm sure they can tone it down if you ask. The Wan Fu Scallops were tender and just as delicious. I've been here several times, and the quality never disappoints. Consistency is hard to find, but Wan Fu gets it right every time. If you're looking for Chinese food in Charlotte that's worth coming back for, this is the spot.

Food was very tasty, flavorful, and generous portions! We started with spring rolls: veggie &…read morechicken. Couldn't tell a big difference between the two, and also deep friend which we were totally expecting. Then our entrées came and were the real showstopper! We ordered fried rice with Chinese sausage and shrimp (also deep fried) and Kung Pao Beef. Different dishes, but both packed with flavor! Service was great being very attentive and helpful in guiding our order. The vibe was on point with a cool decor style that seemed authentic. I was shocked at the look of the building too-- even has lion statues! I am glad we found a new go-to Chinese spot!

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Wan Fu Quality Chinese Cuisine - Interior bar

Interior bar

Wan Fu Quality Chinese Cuisine
Wan Fu Quality Chinese Cuisine - Good Chinese food

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Good Chinese food

Sun's Kitchen - Ma-La Dried Peppers Chicken

Sun's Kitchen

4.5(194 reviews)
1.4 mi
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An all time favorite place of mine that I've been a fan of since their first location! So happy to…read moresee how they've grown and created a beautiful space and resturant with their beautiful decoration, ambiance, and excellent service from the employees. Always my favorite place to go when I start to miss home and need some nostalgia and that home cooked meal feeling. My other favorite (not pictured) includes: Mango or watermelon jasmine tea, beef stew with rice, dan dan noodles, tornado potato, honestly any of the appetizer/street foods, home-made soy milk. Did I mention I loved this place?

After many years, I revisited this place for lunch at its new South Boulevard location…read more.. The new place was casual, yet chic and modern...and runs on this touch screen ordering process. I actually loved the bright, comfy vibe of the place. Thought it could use a bit louder music to fill the space. I ordered the Dan Dan Noodles, Rainbow Dumplings and this Mango Jasmine Tea drink...and they were all pretty good. Still, I was surprised how my bill totaled about 35 bucks. Normally, I'm not too surprised by the pricing (even for lunch), but it felt a bit high...given that everything was served on paper and plastic wares. I did like how they have these DIY take-home plastic wares accessible and ready to go...so some points for that! Overall, it's just a casual eatery...not a full scale restaurant. I prefer full scale service, complete with nicely plated presentations, but this type of DIY eatery is just something that's becoming more common.

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Sun's Kitchen - Interior

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Sun's Kitchen - Szechuan chicken dish
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Szechuan chicken dish @poprockphotography

Sun's Kitchen - Eggplant
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Eggplant @poprockphotography

BaoBao  Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine - Xiao Long Bao

BaoBao Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine

3.8(194 reviews)
15.9 mi
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Healthy dining
Locally owned & operated

Tried this place for the first time last week and it was better than expected…read more Everything was great. Veggies and spinach bun was a shareable appetizer of 2 buns. Kind of reminded me of the texture of spanakopita in a bun. They were generously filled and delicious. Yangzhou fried rice had a mix of scallops, shrimp, chicken and veggies. Portion was huge, husband could barely finish it. I ordered spicy wonton in chili oil, and mini spare ribs in black bean sauce dim sum. Loved them both. Seasonings and spice level were perfect. I'd order those again. We also got a selection of dumplings - pork and veggie shumai, steamed potstickers, and crystal shrimp dumplings. Loved all of them. I love the relaxed vibe here. Our server was attentive, professional and gave us space to enjoy our meal with minimum interruptions. We were greeted when we arrived and she waved goodbye when we left. While dining, I saw quite a number of takeout orders picked up by customers and dashers, which is something we'll definitely do in the future. The dining area and bar are in one big room with huge windows that make the space feel spacious and light. Even tho it's one big room, tables aren't crammed together. Music is low enough to talk at normal volume. We really enjoyed our first time here, plan to eat here again and highly recommend it if you haven't been.

This kept coming up on Yelp so we decided to try it!!We have been twice now! You could almost…read moremiss this place because of where it's located in between a lot of retail shops but it's across the parking lot from the target off of Sam for Road. It's pretty spacious inside tastefully decorated, and the staff is beyond friendly. Our waiter was especially attentive to keeping our water glasses filled and checking on us to make sure we had what we needed and that everything was to our liking. I don't remember the name of the dish my husband had but it was similar to Mongolian beef except it's loaded with a lot more vegetables, including mushrooms, and the sauce was very tasty. I had the Kung Pao chicken, and I loved the flavor. The chicken was juicy. The only thing I did not like about it was the amount of celery. I'm not a fan of celery and it was a ton so if I decide to get this dish again, I would ask for them to hold back on how much celery they put in or eliminate it altogether . Being so close to our house we shall definitely keep it in regular rotation!

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BaoBao  Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine - Mural wallpaper (in ladies room) from China

Mural wallpaper (in ladies room) from China

BaoBao  Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine - Mapo tofu

Mapo tofu

BaoBao  Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine - Hot and Sour Soup with calamari and crab rangoon.

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Hot and Sour Soup with calamari and crab rangoon.

Great Wall Of China South - Okra Beef W Black Bean Sauce

Great Wall Of China South

3.3(268 reviews)
8.8 mi
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Birthday Party. - Good Back room for it! 10 people and 4 Children - ordered Two PuPu platers to…read morestart out with.- They were good Ribs , egg rolls , crab ragoon and chicken wings. Brown Rice , and White rice were brought to the table. We had Chicken Fried Rice , Beef and Rice Singapore Noodles , Chinese Green beans and Pot stickers and Sesame Chicken. I had a great Mountain Chicken - very spicy and delicious Very Good Chinese Food !!

While quite bland, Great Wall South is a safe option for those that haven't developed their own…read moretaste preferences for Americanized Chinese cuisine (i.e. - people that aren't from larger cities) Ordered through DoorDash, so I can't comment on the service or ambience. ==The Good== Not a lot to love here. The pork lo mein, while also generally bland in the noodle and sauce department, had generous helpings of roast char siu pork that were decently flavorful. This was the only saving grace of the meal. ==The Bad== The wonton soup was lacking a bit in salt, which i understand may be a personal taste preference, but there also wasn't any particularly strong flavor from the wontons so the whole dish just felt dissatisfying. The sauce in the Mongolian beef wasn't very savory so it, too, came off a bit bland. To their credit, the cuts of beef were actually quite good and the vegetables were decent, but without a solid tasting sauce the whole thing falls a part. ==The Ugly== The teriyaki chicken skewers were just chicken with teriyaki sauce poured over them. It seems almost heretical that they didn't bbq these skewers in the sauce. This was the most disappointing part of the meal. Overall, pretty on par for restaurants that have long lost their passion for this game. If you've never had Chinese in Boston, LA or New York, you'll probably like this place. More well-traveled patrons should look elsewhere.

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Great Wall Of China South - Dining Room

Dining Room

Great Wall Of China South - L: King's Tofu  R: Shrimp & Scallop

L: King's Tofu R: Shrimp & Scallop

Great Wall Of China South - Lunch - Chicken with Broccoli (Extra Spicy)

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Lunch - Chicken with Broccoli (Extra Spicy)

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