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    Banh Sai

    4.6 (17 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Cobra fries
    Ana M.

    Visited the brick and mortar location off of Wrightsville Ave and it's was such a great vibe! The staff were kind and helpful with the menu and you can tell the food is made fresh. I hope they expand their menu to match some items to the food truck, but worth the visit for sure.

    Charlene C.

    Tried this new food truck at Flying Machine. They seemed organized-They had one person standing in front of the food truck collecting orders and payments. After you submit your order, you wait for your name to be called when your food is ready. This is an Asian fusion style food truck owned by non-Asians, if you care. They posted their menu beforehand 5 days before their event on their Instagram @banh_sai but changed their menu 2x last minute. They were only accepting credit card during my visit. I tried the cobra fries ($6), banh mi with pork meatballs ($7-9) and ramen noodle soup ($10-$13). I was underwhelmed by the Cobra fries. Recommend to skip it. They were thinly cut fries drizzled with hoisin sauce, their sweet banh mi aioli sauce, Sriracha, and topped with thinly sliced scallions, diced spicy red pepper, and Japanese togarashi seasoning. I didn't like the combination of all the flavors. Maybe it would have tasted better if there was more of the aioli sauce. One positive thing about the fries were that the fries were crispy. The ramen noodle soup was decent. It definitely hit the spot in the cold high 30° weather that night. The hot soup was served in a plastic container and had sliced shiitake mushrooms, al dente white mushrooms, chopped scallions, chopped bok choy, and white onion over packaged instant ramen noodles in a savory broth. You can add a soft-boiled egg or pork meatballs for an additional cost. I didn't ask for either one, but they added the egg and meatballs to my soup. The soft boiled egg wasn't marinated as typical ramen eggs so it didn't have any flavor. The pork meatballs had good flavor- soy sauce based seasoning. I would have preferred fresh ramen noodles over instant. The banh mi sandwich was the best meal out of the three I tried. Options are either pork meatball, fried chicken or cauliflower. Chose the pork meatball, which came in three pieces with thinly sliced quick-pickled cucumbers, pickled carrots and daikon, jalapeno slices, cilantro, and their aioli sauce on a buttered toasted ~6-in roll. The sandwich tasted good, but would have tasted better if it wasn't so burnt on the inside. I mean really? embarrassing that they still served the roll with half of one side burnt. I would give the banh mi sandwich another try. And if there was another cold night, I would go for the soup again to warm me up.

    Sweet heat wings
    Cassie C.

    Hard to say this because there are so many great food trucks in Wilmington but I think Banh Sai is our favorite! We especially love wing Wednesday! Each week it's a dozen wings ($16) with a different sauce. This week the wings were made with their sweet heat sauce and served with a side of ranch. They were incredible! They were spicy but the sweetness cut through. Messy but delicious and great to share. We also split the cobra fries. It's a staple on their menu and a big portion. I want to mention that they have great customer service. When my boyfriend went to grab the container it opened and the toppings and a couple of the fries fell out. They were so quick to tell us they'd make a new batch or top off what we had. We told them multiple times it was ok and not their fault. There was still so much. Next time you see banh sai pull up to one of the local breweries be sure to order some food! It won't disappoint!

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    Greg B.

    Legend has it that this truck served the Dalai Lama's birthday dinner so, being of royal blood myself, felt it was worthy of my tempestuous palate. I quickly discovered I was slightly over-dressed in my Tom Ford Sharkskin suit and ostrich leather boots, just jeans and a sweat shirt seemed to be much more appropriate attire. But I digress... The first dish I ordered was the Cobra fries. I'm fairly certain these are NOT, in fact, fried bits of Cobra. We feasted on the satanic cobra which persecuted my family for generations after we were finally able to deliver a crane kick to its evil dome. These Cobra fries were much more enjoyable. With each bite my hardened exterior persona softened. By the end of the dish I was left with tears of passion streaming from each eye. I quickly collected myself, because this meal wasn't over. Next, the Banh Mi. An absolute masterpiece. With the pork meatball, this was balanced to perfection. Repressed memories from my childhood raced back to consciousness with each hint of pickled carrot. The jalapeño chiming in with its sweet, subtle heat to let me know that it will only get better. All held together with a sticky sauce like the arms of family and friends embracing you in a hug. I was filled with clarity, love, missed life-lessons, and mostly importantly, an intoxicating sandwich. A true out-of-body experience. A real-life floating SpongeBob meme. As much as I wanted, nay, NEEDED more, I had to direct my attention to locating the nearest shaman to help return my soul back to my mortal being. Still trying to find one, actually, so if you know a guy, please contact me.

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    Really different approach to "loaded" french fries. Creative and delicious!

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    6 years ago

    The food was amazing!! 100% recommended!! I would eat everyday of the week if I could!!

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    Yosake - Sashimi for Me Rage Roll Spicy Tuna Uramaki

    Yosake

    4.0(321 reviews)
    0.2 km
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    We came in about 15 minutes before closing and the entire staff was very welcoming and were happy…read moreto seat us. I had a pomegranate mojito and a tuna poke bowl. The fresh mint was the perfect compliment to the pomegranate. The tuna poke bowl was very fresh and filling. They acknowledged my gluten allergy and were able to bring me gluten free soy sauce. The atmosphere is cozy. Low lighting with tables close together but you still feel like you have privacy. It was a really fun place to visit and the food and service were great. I forgot to take pictures of my food but the portions were excellent.

    We had the best food and the best time at Yosake on Saturday night! The sushi was to die for, so…read morewere the apps (not pictured). I personally recommend the Crab Rangoon, dumplings and the Edamame. Everyone at the table was thrilled with their rolls ranging from Philly to specialty. They have a gluten free menu and had plenty of NA drink options for me, including a yummy hibiscus mojito. Our server was excellent and made a ton of recommendations when we were split on decisions. She also personally recommended drinks and her favorite rolls. Yosake is an upbeat and fun atmosphere which is perfect for its location close to the rest of Wilmington's nightlife. For us it was the start of a great night out!

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    Yosake - Poke bowl at Yosake and Salmon/Avocado roll.
 
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    Poke bowl at Yosake and Salmon/Avocado roll. For more food spots in Wilmington, follow @eat.and.drink.ilm on Instagram!

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    Nori Asian fusion and sushi bar

    Nori Asian fusion and sushi bar

    3.9(223 reviews)
    6.6 km
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    Nori is a very small & low key Japanese restaurant with the most visually colorful , delicious, and…read morepleasing displays of food I ever encountered in a sushi bar. I have only two experiences in sushi restaurants in Wilmington. Both were excellent experiences. We were immediately served at the bar and well taken care of by Savannah while waiting for our party. My husband ordered a vodka soda with lime - perfection ...tasted like a sprite. I had a sweet unfiltered cold sake- love how it was displayed on a bucket of ice. Our party of 7 were placed in the back and most of them were already familiar with the restaurant. Some of them had vegan entrees and the tofu, rice, & vegetable entrees they ordered looked plentiful and delicious. Some ordered sesame chicken or seafood. They all looked colorful and delicious. My husband ordered a bang bang spicy shrimp appetizer. Very well cooked and filling. I had escolar sashimi - tasted like melt in your mouth fatty tuna with a buttery texture. I ordered the Super Toro Roll: Spicy tuna, avocado, tempura flake top with blue fin toro, jalapeno sauce, chili oil, fish roe and scallions . It was a scrumptious & large specialty roll. It was more than I expected - high in taste, quality, and quantity. Our server was very pleasant and efficient. She refilled our drinks & expedited our meals in a swift manner. I was told there were two Nori restaurants were in Wilmington, yet this was the better of both restaurants. We enjoyed our time here and plan to visit Nori at this location again.

    We've been ordering and going to Nori's since they've open. The past couple years things have…read morechanged and the service isn't the same. I don't usually write reviews but this has happened too many times and the "we're sorry" or "we'll give you a $10 coupon" isn't enough. The past 4 orders have constantly missed something we've both paid for and requested verbally whether we picked up the to go order or go through Uber Eats. This time it was the fried rice, last time the Yum Yum sauce, before that the sushi roll, etc. I called and asked for the manager, Jackson. He apologized like they've done everytime and then offered a $10 coupon for next time. Sorry I want my fried rice. I've ordered from Lucky Star for 15 years and they've never forgot rice or sauce or anything. I then asked for the owner just to let everyone aware before leaving a bad review. Jackson immediately replied that "you're not going to like my answer she's out of the country for the next few months"....he was right that's not the answer I wanted...I wanted my rice! Just another example how bad management & leadership will lead to bad service. It's a shame cause the food (when you get what you ordered) is good. I would highly recommend against ordering online unless you're ok getting a "we're sorry excuse" when your food that you paid for doesn't show up.

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    Nori Asian fusion and sushi bar - Flying Fish Roe with Quail Egg, Ocotopus Sushi

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    Pho 68 - Vietnamese Shaking Beef

    Pho 68

    4.3(51 reviews)
    12.3 km

    I stopped by pho 68 before my trip home for some take out. My first impressions on the restaurant…read moreis that it is very clean, well decorated, and the staff was super friendly. I was given a cup of iced water while waiting for take out which was appreciated. I was shown the newest menu they have which I've attached photos of; I purchased the bone marrow pho, a beef banh mi, a pork banh mi, and 2 vietnamese iced coffees. I'm not the biggest fan of pho, but I had to for this bone marrow dish! This is so hard to find I knew I couldn't pass it up. It was absolutely delicious and they had a great variety of meat that was all tender. I love the soft tendon it's my personal favorite! The banh mis are just as good and are THE perfect baguette texture, not too crispy and not too fluffy. Now with their coffee, I personally prefer an authentic phin drip cà phê sữa đá for the rich flavoring, as I believe this is just bottled lees coffee. It's still good, but could be better. It's amazing how much variety they have that can be difficult to find, like BÒ NÉ, as it reminds me of home in Vietnam. Overall, a great experience and I am 100% coming back to try more!

    Hubby and I had lunch at Pho 68 Vietnamese Cuisine today for the first time…read more We were first served a plate of shrimp crackers. Crunchy and flavorful. For our appetizer, we had the egg rolls. The roll skins were not as crispy as we like (a little on the soft side), but the filling was so delicious!! I had the Pho Tai (excellent broth, plenty of noodles and beef), and hubby had the grilled pork with vermicelli. Also delicious. Nice size portions. We were very pleased with the friendly service, as well as our lunch. The place is pretty casual. We will have to go back to try other items on the menu.

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    Pho 68 - Vegetarian Pho

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    Pho 68 - Strawberry Lemonade Soda - Green Thai Tea - Lemonade Soda

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    Cafe Chinois - Beef Bulgogi

    Cafe Chinois

    4.3(107 reviews)
    8.4 km
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    I have been here several times for lunch and dinner and it never disappoints!…read moreI ate lunch there a couple of days ago and just wanted to point out the exceptional, courteous, and personable service from Michaela. When I walked in, there was only one customer there and she was handling everything by herself. She was hostess and server. She handles it all with grace, confidence, and a smile. Kudos to Michaela and you're lucky to have her on your team!

    My wife and I recently visited Cafe Chinois and had a mixed but overall positive experience. I…read moreordered the Thai Chicken, and it was outstanding--well-balanced, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. My wife ordered the Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Chicken, but unfortunately it was extremely salty, even by my standards, and I tend to enjoy saltier foods. We also ordered two cocktails that came out much sweeter than expected. It left us wondering whether some additional tasting and quality control in both the kitchen and bar could help improve consistency. That said, our server, John, was excellent throughout the evening. He was attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about our experience. When we mentioned the issue with my wife's meal, managers Jack and David both checked on us personally and worked hard to make things right. Their involvement and concern did not go unnoticed and reflected a commitment to customer service. We've visited Cafe Chinois over the years and have noticed changes since the passing of the previous owner and the family's transition into running the restaurant. The menu has evolved, and the overall atmosphere feels a little different than it once did. During our visit, there was some trash on the floor that remained for a while, suggesting that attention to detail may not be quite where it used to be. Even so, the excellent service from John, Jack, and David, along with the quality of my entrée, showed that the restaurant still has a strong foundation. With a little more consistency in the kitchen and bar, Cafe Chinois can continue to be one of Wilmington's favorite dining spots.

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    Cafe Chinois - Ginger chicken

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