The decor of this place is GORGEOUS! This is one of those places that you order on a tablet and grab a number then sit wherever is available (I love the self-service vibe in this manner). The food came out quick! I'm a ramen reverer, and I can say that this ramen unfortunately did not hit the mark for me. After reading their reviews, I am realizing that I probably should've tried their pho or other menu items, but it was a cold day and I really wanted to love the ramen here. The menu says the ramen has soft boiled eggs, but these were definitely hard boiled. I put a note for no corn in my ramen, but it definitely came with corn *sadness*. I ordered chicken in my ramen and was expecting slices of chicken like most places do, but instead it was ground chicken which was a little weird to eat in a ramen for me. If I come back here, I would definitely try a different type of menu item. But the restaurant gives very cutesy vibes! read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Cozy comfort food alert! Pho season! Sweater weather! Seriously tho - Be-Em is super delicious. They are always adding something to their menu in the last 2 years I've been coming here for some of my lunch breaks I just love it. If you are craving PHO in this chilli weather we are in now. I highly recommend getting the beef and brisket it's just SO good! I've had all of them and my favorite is the beef and brisket or the vegetarian. Service is friendly, quick and easy. This is a fast fine fine spot. You order and they bring it to your table. Great prices. They keep it pretty stable. read more

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My favorite drink of all time especially the cream cheese on top! Definitely will go back again read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Matcha Milk Tea with Sea Salt Crema - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

They are good for dine in but not for curbside pickup. I was feeling very sick so I didn't want to go inside and pick up my order. I opted for curbside and it said to call to let them know that I arrived. I called and no one was picking up the phone. I called them seven more times hoping that someone would pick up the phone. After 8 failed attempts to get anyone to answer the phone, I finally went inside to pick up my order. I've been coming to this restaurant since they opened and was really disappointed with the lack of customer service from them today. I'm not sure if I will return. read more

First visit. Generous portions presented well. Low level of seasoning & salt to my liking. Sauces are ordered separately. read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Combination plate with Chicken and Shrimp. House Salad with Ginger dressing. Onion soup - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We ordered Be-Em for dinner while staying in the area. We ordered the combination plate and the kamikaze filet Kim chi fries. On the Door Dash app, they don't allow any modifications to most items, but we were able to call the restaurant directly and let them know what our modifications once the order was placed. That was awesome. The Kamikaze filet Kim chi fries were a little soggy, but the flavor was good. We are used to the beef being in strips or cuts of some sort, but this meat was ground, kinda strange, but still flavorful. For the combination plate, I chose shrimp and chicken with fried rice and mixed vegetables, hibachi style. Everything had great taste, and the portion was plentiful. The only thing was that the carrots were so overcooked, they were almost baby food. The broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini and onions were cooked perfectly. read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Combination Plate w/ Chicken & Shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I was absolutely disgusted to find a crab stick still in its packaging mixed into my food. It instantly killed my appetite. The level of negligence from the staff is unbelievable, especially considering they weren't even dressed appropriately while preparing the meals! read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Disgusted to find a packaged crab stick in my food. Completely ruined my appetite. Very careless and unprofessional staff. - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We went in not knowing what to expect. The reviews have been mixed. But i decided that I would be open & order a few of the more popular items I saw on the menu. Let me tell you, the street tacos are absolutely amazing! Bursting with flavor, I have absolutely no complaints! Second, came the tuna nachos! Omg! Looks like house made, fried wontons were used as chips & these were delicious. I could've eaten just these & called it a day. Completely different flavor from the tacos, fyi. The poke bowl was next. They were not skimpy. It was loaded with tuna, crab & had 2 perfectly fried tempura shrimp on top. Yall, I highly recommend this spot! It's really a diamond. Oh! It's also self order, so streamlined everything. I didn't mind having to do my own order. The self service was actually really thorough. And the place is really well decorated. The decor is just beautiful. read more

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Amazing food and the best staff/owners! They are always super welcoming and friendly. Never had a bad meal here either.

My daughter and I came here for lunch. Every dish we ordered was not only delicious but also tasted incredibly fresh, especially the Pho noodles and fruits teas bursting with vibrant flavors. As a bonus, they have a lot of fantastic selection of vegan and vegetarian options. From the moment we walked in, we were captivated by the beautifully decorated atmosphere, especially the impressive tall ceilings created a sense of spaciousness and elegance. Having worked in a couple of Asian restaurants during my college days, I can honestly say that none of them offered the same level of fresh, tasty dishes that we experienced here. read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Fruit teas, pho and great selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes. - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

It's Friday evening that a few friends ask to dine out. First time here for me. The place is clean and nice decorated. It's like a self service food court. Customers order over menu on an iPad, it's a new trend for new food places now. With a few categories of food and drinks. I chose a base recipe of rice with beef cost around $13, every add-on is a few dollar. All drinks range from close to $5 to start with. A bowl of beef rice with no addition cost $14 and a drink came up to almost $20. It's like a combination of Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese poke and even fried wings. It's a place for younger generations. As there was no other customers, we sit there for a longer time. Remember to clean up for the next customer. As an older lady with more experience in food, I didn't really enjoy the food even they are very colorful, and the place is comfortable to sit down. read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Beef rice and Bobo tea. - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I placed an order for 2 Hibachi meals and it was good. The customer service was excellent read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Ordered through doordash, took 2 hours and i never received my food. Called to ask what was going on, they told me someone had already picked up my order (not my dasher) and they refused to make the food again. Very disappointed with the rudeness. Was my first time trying it, and i will make sure i will never go there and always alert people. read more

the food was sooooo good very fresh the service is wonderful and I love the seating area and it looks beautiful in the inside 5 stars for it being my first time eating here and it's AMAZING read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Crunchy California Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

always 10/10. love it here. fast service, nice workers, yummy food, cute place, just love it

I've been here plenty of times and every single time. It's AMAZING! Theory Pho's are always very tasty, flavorful, delicious, and very filling. They do give you a very big portion, and I always can barely get through half of it. Definitely a bowl to share between two people I love their Kimchi fries. Fries have just the right amount of crisp, and they do not get soggy even with the kimchi, meat, and sauces that get poured on top. Their Vietnamese coffee is my go-to. Even if I dont buy any food, when I'm in the area, I will at least go in and get me a Vietnamese coffee. They have plenty of seating inside. They used to have normal cashiers working, but now they turned it into self check out. You go in, select your order from an iPad, and pay. If you have cash, you do ring a bell, and someone will come out,take your order, and then take your cash and come back with any change. I was pleasantly surprised to see they offer Afternoon Tea now! You just call and make a reservation! I'm excited to try that out. If you're in the area, please make your way here. You won't regret it. read more

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We went for high tea and it was a great experience! Dress up to make it extra fun! The food and service were great.

I fell in love with this place the moment I saw a separate menu for vegan options. Absolutely convenient to pick vegan food from a place like this. Food was delicious and the quantity was great. We ordered vegan tofu ramen and vegan smoked ham and both were amazing. We ordered on yelp and was served in just 10 mins. Ambience is eye catching. Definitely recommend for my vegan fellows. read more

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Great restaurant and atmosphere. Food was great and server was very attentive and nice. I will be back.

Good food, good (but cold) atmosphere, friendly staff. This location has changed over the years, but it always seems to have quality Asian fare. I was in the mood for Pho and Yelp lead me here. This location seems to do quite a bit of takeout, but the inside is inviting with tables, booths, and other lounge type seating. The crispy crab wontons were a miss for me, but the pho was delicious as was the Korean corn dog. You order on kiosks and the food is brought to your table. The ordering system Is pretty comprehensive, but could use a little more description. Tier's a lot of things in the menu that I'd still like to try and look forward to another visit in the future. read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Pho Tai Nam - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Went for lunch there was no wait, food was out in around 5 minutes! Self service kiosk and the food is brought to you. Good hibachi for a good price! Highly recommend the lunch portion. read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Steak Hibachi Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Got the Korean Beef Bowl Added Spicy Crab Mix for ($2.50) . The beef was really good and the spicy crab mix was excellent. Too bad it was like 1 fork full of crab and 2 forks of beef. Mostly 95% rice. May try other dishes but doubt it ... read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Korean Beef Bowl Add Spicy Crab Mix added for ($2.50) - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I haven't tried too many things from here, but what I have, has been great! They are my go-to spot for Pho takeout or delivery when visiting Charlotte as they're one of the few places that offers a vegan pho broth AND the option for shrimp. I easily got three meals out of one order of soup. Their vegetable spring rolls are perfectly crisp and seasoned as well and the shumai were also pretty tasty. They offer hibachi plates and combination platters and the portions are massive. Someone in our group had their salmon poke bowl and said it was fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

Food is consistently good! Great portion sizes, fresh food, fast delivery. The restaurant has a good ambiance as well. Friendly service. Fairly priced. I order from here often because Be-Em does not disappoint. read more

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I loooooove their pho! So good! I come with my friends or sometimes by myself! Love the little place, the service is great and so is the food!!!! read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

For starters, I ordered through Doordash which may or may not impact food quality and the first time experience. The delivery was pretty quick, so the food arrived at an appropriate temperature based on realistic expectations. We ordered a hibachi combination plate (noodles, shrimp, steak, all veggies, hibachi sauce), a steak hibachi plate (steak, fried rice, hibachi sauce and all veggies), 2 four piece orders of pan fried chicken dumplings, and both meals came with salads with ranch. Onion soup was offered for the combination plate, but we opted out. Cons: we only received one sauce for the dumplings and one hibachi sauce; food was slightly on the salty side, hibachi sauce was very sweet compared to other hibachi (yum yum) sauces. I'd also add way more onion, or an option for extra onion. Dumplings were over cooked. Pros: both came with a side of sweet carrots-though overcooked, a good amount of zucchini, ok portion sizes This is a highly suggested place for Asian cuisine. I'll have to try it on location to be convinced it's an above average restaurant. With this experience, I wouldn't fall over myself to get there again. read more

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You order/customize your meals at the computers. Once your order is ready, they will bring the food to your table. We had the steak bahn mi - but was disappointed as it was minced beef not strips as we thought. The poke bowl was what dreams are made of! A bowl of rice topped with a generous amount of fish and toppings. Cannot wait to go back and get another. Lots of parking available in the plaza/mall. read more

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I used to love this place before the name change. They still offer similar items but the quality and quantity of the food has really declined. I got the hibachi plate and the shrimp sauce was so watered down it was tasteless. Met a friend for lunch the other day and both of agreed this would be our last time here. read more

Ordered their Kamikaze filet Kim chi waffle fries and omg so so good! Such a flavor explosion, don't even know what sauces are used but just know it works and it was absolutely delish. I ordered delivery thru DoorDash so of course the fries weren't crispy anymore but it was so good regardless. Definitely would order again. read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I like that they have vegan options (eg seitan chicken & vegan shrimp sauce), but their portions are FAR too small for the price. 6 pieces of tofu for $4, no thanks. I can buy 2 packs of tofu for that! I ordered the vegan "create your own plate" with a side of tofu and vegan shrimp sauce and a salad. The plate was $11 with an additional dollar for seitan chicken. I asked for extra veggies in place of rice and what I received was not worth $11, but it was good. I could see why people would choose this if unfamiliar with Asian cuisine, but there are so many restaurants in Charlotte with better prices. They also do not have anyone taking your order. You order yourself on a screen, which I would think would be cost saving enough to offer better portion sizes. read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Vegan create your own place with seitan chicken - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

What a sweet little spot tucked away in a shopping center. Great find. I'd definitely go back to try something new. The process is a bit removed from people- you walk up and order from a computer and take a number. As a people centered person I found this a bit sad and removed but I understand the benefits (contact, some others prefer etc). I ordered the ahi nachos and while they were plentiful, the seared was overpowering. So much it was almost hard to eat. Well flavored though. And with ripe avocados. I also got a boba tea with low sugar. They forgot our drinks and brought them about 10 mins after food. They were, however, delicious. Perfectly sweetened and flavorful. Also many options here. Other people in the party got bowls. They were all pretty decently sized and very customizable. Good diversity of items in the bowl too. Pretty decently priced. Lots on the menu for all- gluten free, vegan etc. I'd like to try it again! read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Sesame Ahi Tuna Nachos - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Amazing food! Highly recommend. Attached pictures are Shio Ramen with chicken, Kamikaze Filet Kim Chi Fries and Be Em's Famous Wings (Thai sweet chili). We also tried Coconut Milk Tea, which was great! read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Shio Ramen with ground chicken - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This is a quick service place. You can order the food on kiosk or order your food on the phone. Once you ordered the food they will bring it to your table. They have a great a selection of food from poke bowl to pho to your Japanese bowl. This is a great place a quick lunch with friends or take out. read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - Lunch Teriyaki chicken - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Let's start by saying the food was amazing!! Every single thing I ate was delicious and fresh. The service was phenomenal! The experience I had here was unmatched. We had my best friends baby shower here and the owner made sure every single need was met. She even filled in with things we didn't have. The ambiance was lovely and calm. The decor was marvelous. I would recommend this restaurant for all of your needs. If you see this place make sure you go!! read more

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First and foremost, this is a SELF SERVICE restaurant. You walk in and they have a couple of kiosks where all orders are placed by the customer. The ordering process is laborious and not intuitive. It is hard to make changes and substitutions. I wanted to add extra but saw no option. I wanted to add extra sauce and saw no option. The food was very average as well. The fried wontons were actually quite tasty. My guess is that they are frozen, though. I ordered a chicken hibachi and it wasn't very good. The carrots were obviously canned. The chicken was overcooked. The rice was dry. Just not very good. Those two dishes were $20 so it ain't cheap either, especially since I am doing all of the work. read more

Came to order their boba. We were not greeted upon arrival and the person in front wasn't wearing a mask until I came up close and said my order. I wanted to customize my sweetness level and ice level, but it sounded like it would be difficult to do so, so I said never mind and only adjusted the ice level. Milk tea tasted like it was made of powder. Very sweet and generic. Lacked tea flavoring. Floors were sticky. Overall, place could've been cleaner. Maybe I would return for their food, but I definitely would not get their drinks again. read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - House milk tea - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Hate to do this, but must admit that I had a disappointing experience here yesterday. Especially so because the cashier/rep was so nice, and I anticipated writing them a glowing review! I tried the Korean BBQ Beef Bowl...and sadly, it was mostly white rice, and just a very thin layer of Beef and Kimchi, both of which didn't taste authentic at all. I remember trying this once before, and thinking that they skimped on the Beef, but still thought both the Beef and Kimchi tasted good back then. This time, not so much. I'm truly hoping they rethink the Beef and Kimchi portion on that Korean bowl...just WAY too much rice, not enough of the meats and veggies! Also, the egg was undercooked and too runny this time around. I also tried their Koji Koraage Chicken...and again, not authentic. Still, I ended up eating this more than the Beef. I'm glad I chose to order a second bowl of meats. I did this anticipating a lack of meats in the Korean bowl...and I was right. Am just going to chalk up the reduced flavor (and quantity of Beef and Kimchi) of the foods due to the pandemic. On my last visit, I tried this fancy Shrimp dish, and it was Amazing! I wish I stuck with that. I do love the eclectic menu of Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese foods here, and though not all fully authentic (as is usually the case with fusion restaurants), I've always found them to be tasty. I'm truly thinking today's experience had to be attributed to possibly a cutback in staff, a change in the Chef, or something of that sort. Still, when I asked for more Kimchi, I was quickly given a generous dose. As always, the service here was stellar. So was their Covid safety practices, the general cleanliness, and the great, casual ambiance! BTW, I also tried their Green Milk Tea...and though I forgot to add the Boba, the drink tasted great. I really like this cute, casual eatery...but I just can't lie about today's experience. Given the pandemic, I'm only going down 1 star in rating. I'll probably try something else on my next visit, and hopefully I can bump their ratings back up? read more

Be Em is an Asian fusion restaurant in Matthews serving a mix between Vietnamese, Japanese and Korean. A few of my favorite Asian cuisines. On our visit we ordered a lot of menu items to try. We ordered so much we had plenty to take home. We ordered the Crispy Wonton Bites, the Koji Karaage Chicken, the Be Em Famous Wings in Thai Sweet Chili, Be Em's Dac Biet Pho, Pho Tai Bo Vien, Gio Chao Quay (Breadsticks), a Korean BBQ Beef Rice Bowl and Lychee Love and Passion Fruit Blossom Fruit Teas. My favorite items we ordered were the Phos and the chicken wings. The pho broth was tasty and full of flavor. It was pipping hot and melted the Gio Chao Quay. I had never had the Gio Chao Quay (breadsticks) before and I hogged them all. I would recommend ordering a bunch of things like we did and give them a try. Their menu is so diverse you are bound to kind a dish you love. We were there close to closing time also and the staff was so sweet and understanding. They helped entertain the kids and help box is our food togo. Be Em Asian Kitchen 1848 Galleria Blvd Ste K Charlotte, NC 28270 read more

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Not really a review on service there was little interaction with the workers other than ordering the food and them bringing it out. The one taking our order was nice. Nothing above and beyond, but nice. The food didn't take long either, so that's a plus. Tables were blocked off for social distancing as well. They also have a few tables outside as well. We ordered Pho, lettuce wraps, hibachi, & fruit tea. I really wanted to order more because I love doing tapas style, but being my boyfriend is picky (he says he's not but he is) I just got a couple items. The Pho was really good. I've had Pho in every state I've visited and being from Cali, good Pho is hard to come by. Now this Pho isn't in my top 5 but it's definitely delicious. The oxtails were cooked perfectly. So tender. The broth (without all the sauces) has good flavor. The lettuce wraps were good. Nothing to really spectacular, but good. The hibachi looked good, sorry I didn't try it. But my boyfriend ate all of it and said it was good to him, so let's just go with that. Overall, I'll come back and try other items on their menu. read more

Be-Em Asian Kitchen - IG: @foodie__fe - Oxtail Pho added meatballs, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Hibachi Teriyaki chicken, Mango Crush tea. - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We were looking for a place that we could actually eat at in person that served poke or sushi. We went to Be-Em. Walking the ambiance is clean and decorated really neat. My husband ordered pho and I got the king salmon bowl. The pho was incredible! The flavors blended together well. The poke bowl was just ok. The flavors were good and the fish was fresh, but I would try a different one next time! It felt like it was missing something. I did get half lettuce half rice too, it usually comes with an all white rice base. I like that they have a rewards program that you can easily sign up for when you check out. I would like to go back and try other things on the menu. read more

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