Best pho you'll find in the state, budget friendly prices, never missed the mark on any item in the…read moremenu and is always a recommendation when in town.

It's hard to find a better Vietnamese restaurant anywhere in the area. Truly authentic, well…read morepriced, and tasty. The people here were extremely kind and helpful on my take out order. The ordering system is simple. And the food.... excellent. Definitely a must try if you're into this type of food

Fresh sashimi and sushi, great selection of rolls. Location and ambiance are t amazing but great…read morefood in this strip mall restaurant.

This is a little spot in a strip mall. Nothing fancy, but they always have great sushi. Nice staff,…read morethey remember us even though it's been a while since we ate there. Great service.

Perfect spot for a birthday dinner. The chef made the experience fun and interactive. I loved the…read moresteamboat that he made from onions for the children and the chicken toss. The food was very fresh, my salmon was cooked perfectly. My first hibachi dining experience was amazing.

The atmosphere here is welcoming although the process feels slightly rushed. Enjoyed the…read moreentertainment. Had a party of 30 the staff was accommodating. The chefs were very creative with their entertainment. The food was pretty good. A lot in. My party was not impressed by the flavor, they thought it was not super flavorful. My only issue was the chicken was overcooked which stood out in the meal. I don't feel the meal needed any other sauces. I'm not sure if it's somewhere I'd return to.

We went in for a late lunch and we were not disappointed. The restaurant was very clean and quiet…read morewith relaxing music playing quietly. Quick, friendly, patient service. We had calamari and bang bang shrimp as well as the steak tepanyaki, which reminded us of hibachi. All were very good!

Kyoto Fifth Taste gets 4 stars for their quick service dine in experience, great tasting Tokyo…read moreRamen, and steamed pork bun. Another Yelper pointed out that the decor appears to be a repurposed Italian joint, but the silk flowers and wooden decor are an interesting mix, yet somehow it works. We dined in at 11:45 am and were given a menu that no longer had half of the items that appear on the Yelp page, so I was a little disappointed as I wanted a bento box - but the ramen was fantastic. I would have liked to have chosen the meat, but it came with pork, spinach, noodles, a very hearty and tasty broth, half an egg and x2 fish cake slices. I'll come back for dinner so to see if the menu changes.

We stopped in late evening, on our way to the Amherst area…read more Both my husband and I thought ramen would hit the spot. I'm a vegetarian and the language barrier was definitely a slight issue, since I didn't know how to express my likes and dislikes. It wound up being a bit of an issue for my husband too, since spicy foods aggravate his respiratory system. It was a circus show. Luckily we ordered fried tofu and that was absolutely amazingly delicious! They gave me some wasabi and I was in heaven. (I like heat...) The ramen broth was not very flavorful, but the noodles and veggies were nicely cooked. Servers were kind, even with the huge birthday party in the side room. Parking was a little sketchy. No lighting along the side of the building. Restaurant was clean, as were the loos. I think I'd try them again, if only for the tofu. Did I tell you how amazing the fried tofu was?!?!

Food was delicious! The service was timely and warm. Only issue I had with our experience was there…read morewas no back ground music or anything to give it a better ambiance.

The ambiance was nice but the menu has ridiculous typos. The ginger dressing was like chunky baby…read morevomit. The onion soup was pretty much just broth with one mushroom. They never brought soy sauce for the sushi and the noodles that were supposed to be yakisoba were definitely not and were more like a flat rice noodle. The food was barely hot and the flavor was bland at best. The yum yum sauce was a plastic like texture. The soda was basically syrup with almost no carbonation. It's beyond me how this place has 4 stars. I would never go here again.

Whenever I'm craving sushi, I come here. I've had a large majority of their special rolls and maki…read morerolls, most of which are pretty good on the days they are rolled well. Sometimes the rolls are a little loose and fall apart when I go to pick up a piece with my chopsticks. Even if they're rolled seemingly good enough, I'm curious if the rice is cooked correctly or is the appropriate amount of sticky, because so much of it comes off in my soy sauce dish which can be a bit annoying. But everything I've had here is actually very tasty; I've tried their hibachi dinners, a couple of bento box options, and several different appetizers, but I mostly just stick with the sushi. The owners and their daughters (who are kids but work as hostesses) are very nice. None of the waiters or waitresses stay long enough for me to get to know them. This will probably stay in my top 3 restaurants that I like to visit most in Farmville.

Overall a completely positive experience! I had the steak and shrimp hibachi which came with clear…read moresoup and a salad with ginger dressing. While pricy the portion was huge! I couldn't finish it all. I ordered with Grub Hub and everything arrived as ordered. I didn't try the soup yet but the salad was fresh. The reason I have it 4 stars was because the veggie mix was 99% broccoli. Usually hibachi vegetables include more onion, zucchini, etc. So much broccoli and very few other veggies. So that was disappointing. Secondly the steak was very well done. I think that made it a little chewy. But I definitely would order from here again.

Excellent food though has changed names Love the pork buns and streamed buns amazing !read more

My first visit to Black Cow Chophouse left me with mixed feelings. The ambience is beautiful and…read morehas a great upscale atmosphere, and I really appreciated the staff accommodating our request to move inside after we had originally reserved outdoor seating. The service was excellent throughout the meal. Our server, was absolutely lovely. She was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome. She was one of the highlights of the experience. We started with the steak tartare. It was decent, but a little saltier than I would have preferred. My biggest complaint was that the accompanying bread wasn't brushed with butter or olive oil, which made it feel a bit dry and out of place alongside such a rich dish. One thing that was disappointing was the portioning of the shareable sides. The menu describes them as serving 3 to 4 people, but in our experience they were much more realistically sized for about two people. That was frustrating, especially given the overall price point. For our entrees, we ordered the ribeye, bavette, and New York strip. All of the steaks were cooked well, but I found them to be good rather than great, especially considering the price point. They just weren't particularly memorable. The ribeye, in particular, leaned a bit too far toward fatty rather than beautifully marbled, so there was more unrendered fat than I would have liked. The steak sauces were enjoyable, but they also didn't stand out in any significant way. They were well made, but nothing especially unique or memorable. Overall, I enjoyed the evening, the atmosphere, and the exceptional service. However, for a steakhouse at this price point, I expected to be more impressed by the food. Everything was solid, but nothing really wowed me or left me thinking, "I can't wait to come back." It is disappointing to have buyers remorse from such a nice restaurant.

I stopped by Black Cow for a solo dinner during happy hour, and it ended up being one of the best…read moremeals I've had in Charlottesville. I ordered the steak frites, and every bite was fantastic. The steak was cooked perfectly, the fries were crisp and flavorful, and even the horseradish crème fraîche was incredible. I'm usually not someone who gets excited about dipping sauces, but this one complemented the meal so well. The bartender was also outstanding. He recommended the chocolate mousse, saying he "could bathe in it." After trying it, I completely understood what he meant. It was rich, silky, and hands down one of the best chocolate mousses I've ever had. It was the perfect way to end the meal. Excellent food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere made this an easy five-star experience. I'll absolutely be back the next time I'm in Charlottesville.

Perfect date-night stop with another couple before a concert right down the block. The sushi was…read moredelicious and the wine impeccable, but our waiter deserves ALL the stars. Our friends were sushi novices, and he was incredibly knowledgeable and helped guide them toward selections they'd actually enjoy. The right waiter can make all the difference, and he absolutely elevated the entire experience. Great food, great wine, exceptional service!

First time eating sushi from Charlottesville and this was the place not to miss!…read more With a gorgeous interior, awkward entrance of a tight staircase leading to the main area, the ambiance was hot, modern, and elegant. Servers were attentive but could be more) We got the yellowtail w jalepeno, Rainbow roll, and a lychee martini. All tasted great and unique! Havent visited another sushi spot in town but this one def was a good spot to try!

I came here for lunch with my friends after visiting a near by peach farm. We all loved the…read morelocation and the artwork outside. Inside the restaurant is beautifully decorated and very unique. We loved being able to choose from a wide selection of card and board games, we had fun playing a card game while waiting for our food. I ordered the Mr spicy ramen bowl which was good but not amazing, it kind of tasted like water with spicy flavor. My friends enjoyed their rice bowls. My one friend who is not a big fan of ramen ordered chicken wings and she stated that the flavor wasn't good and that it felt like she was eating rubber. The service was great and speedy, our waitress was very kind and helpful. I loved the fortune teller experience at the end with the little cat who gives you a fortune. We all had lots of fun here.

I had the chicken ramen and it was delicious .... EXCEPT the NOODLES! so so very overcooked. The…read morerest of the table basically had mush in broth because their noodles were so overcooked. It was such a shame. However .. the service was friendly and the space inside and outside was really cool to look at and sit in.