This restaurant pleasantly surprised me. I'm honestly not a huge Chinese food person, and when picking restaurants, it's usually not something I naturally gravitate toward. I was actually a little nervous going in because certain Chinese dishes tend to upset my stomach, so I tried to avoid some of the heavier noodle and chicken dishes that normally do that to me. Honestly, I think that was the best decision because I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and felt completely fine afterwards. I started with the crab rangoons, which were perfectly creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside -- absolutely delicious. Then I tried the pork-filled bao buns, which was my first time ever having them, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed them too. Everyone else at our table seemed to really enjoy their food as well. I genuinely didn't hear a single complaint. We also ordered some drinks that were delicious, and both our server and the rest of the staff were absolutely fantastic and very welcoming throughout the night. The atmosphere and vibes inside are honestly one of the coolest parts of the experience. It somehow feels like a mix between a brewery, a florist, a bookstore, and a Chinese restaurant all at once. It's such an interesting and unique space that doesn't really feel like anywhere else. Overall, this was a great experience, and I would absolutely come back to try more items on the menu. read more

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This is a one stop shop, brewery, flower shop, library/book store and dim sum restaurant! The food. Really really good dim sum. I stopped in just a they were opening on a Friday and thank goodness I showed up when I did, this place gets packed quick and you should book a reservation to be on the safe side. I was most excited about the duck egg rolls but ended up being my least favorite not because they were slightly on the dry side. Flavor was good, and the hoisin honey sauce really helped! The seafood dumplings were second best, stuffed full. The soup based was amazing and it also came with some bread for dipping in the leftover sauce. The pork and chive shumai were my favorite! A little bit bigger than bit sized but worth the mouth full! Absolutely would recommend. I'll 100% be back for more food. The bar side looked to be more casual, the dinning room was full of high tea attire so I did feel a little under dressed, thought it would be slightly more casual. They have the cutest library with free books to read but only while you dine in. The flower and book shop are in the middle of the space. Super cute, limited options but great for a last minute bouquet! read more

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Our company held a team dinner at Brewery Bhavana, and it was truly an experience. Right in the heart of downtown Raleigh, this upscale brewery blends historic brick charm with a stunning custom library and unique touches of elegance at every turn. We enjoyed several small plates, and not a single dish disappointed. Every bite was memorable. The atmosphere makes it the perfect spot for date night, a girls' night out, or even a quick lunch while enjoying a good read. A beautiful space, incredible food, and an unforgettable evening. read more

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I have never had a bad experience here . Sat at the bar and tasted a few beers before I selected one. Their selection on tap is unmatched so much variety. As for the food . Delicious. That's all I can say . Price point is high but the food taste upscale and worth it . The staff want to be there . They are friendly they engage with you and give you great recommendations.. read more

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A nice spin on dim sum/small plates. However, for the price, I did not think the food blew me away. It seemed like we were paying more for the atmosphere and vibes than the actual food. My favorite was the chicken dumplings. The cocktails were very good. I would go just for the drinks next time. read more

Brewery Bhavana - Dim Sum Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Brewery Bhavana was a very cool spot - food, drinks, and beer, but you can also buy books and flowers! They have dim sum that can easily be made vegetarian friendly, which is usually so hard to find. We got the Edamame Ginger Dumplings, Sichuan Cucumber Salad, General Tso's Tofu, and Eggplant Pagoda (with added tofu). They also served some delicious chili oil with it. Everything was tasty. My favorite was the Eggplant Pagoda and I was glad our waitress had recommended adding tofu to it to make it more of an entree! The dishes were all on the pricey side - think around $16 for an appetizer and $20-30 for an entree, so if you want to get a bunch of plates to share, it can definitely add up. read more

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We came here on a Saturday morning right when they opened. We didn't have a reservation, but as we enjoyed our meal it started to fill up fast even though there is plenty of seating, so make a reservation. The restaurant is expansive with plenty of seating and it has a bar. We didn't try any of their brewed items, but plan to when we return. I loved that the restaurant had books and bookshelves. It kind of felt like a book store that serves amazing food. We started with the pork and chive shumai and the chicken dumplings. Both were excellent. I probably favored the shumai more. Both were full of flavor, hot, and well-prepared. They have so many dumpling options, so I'll be back to try more next time. The general Tso chicken with steamed rice was so good. The chicken was fried perfectly. The sauce was so tasty and I'm glad they coated the chicken in it really well. There was plenty of extra sauce as well so I coated my rice in it too. The hostess and servers were prompt and polite. Overall really great experience. read more

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We stumbled upon this place while walking in the downtown area. The environment of this restaurant is so inviting - it feels intimate as multiple tables share the food amongst the table and the books and flowers just ground you. The food is entirely an experience and is absolutely delicious. The noodles were a very large serving and the bao was incredible. Even the chili crunch that they bring to the table has an amazing flavor. The mocktail I got was rose lemonade and it was balanced with tart and sweet. Overall an amazing place and would love to come back. read more

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Upscale and intimate restaurant, flower shop, brewery, and bookstore all-in-one! Tapas style meals, easy to share, with lots of options. We got the eggplant, steak with longerhorn peppers, and the general tsos chicken. The steak was tender and well seasoned, I highly recommend! Eggplant was delicious, a little sweeter than anticipated. I did not like the general Tso's, it was not authentic at all, despite the large portion. Very good service. Soup dumplings were also delicious!! read more

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Been wanting to visit this place for a long time given its sterling reputation, and it was everything I was hoping it would be. Everything we had was delicious, service was impeccable, the look of the restaurant is big and inviting, and it just had that buzz about it while you're there that the best restaurants do. We went for lunch after an early morning event, knowing it was close by, I wasn't gonna give away my shot at delicious dim sum. I was fortunate and found street parking, but I could see that being challenging for others in such a popular area (and only getting more so). Since we got there early we were seated right away, but reservations would definitely be recommended for dinner or large groups. Everything on the menu sounded wonderful, so we decided to do a few things family style. We started off with the seafood dumplings and sichuan cucumber salad, and for mains we got the longhorn pepper beef and also an order of chicken lo mein... because noods. The dumplings had a wonderful texture, slightly doughy, superb mouth feel. The contents were an absolute flavor rush once you bit down especially for a seafood lover. I could have consumed order after order of these. The cucumber salad was a nice vinegary, little spicy, flavor change up to these hearty pockets. The beef was rich, tender, and flavorful and made you want to sop up all the sauce with the provided rice. The peppers gave a little spicy and a textural element that was welcome. Finally, the lo mein was a nice big portion, flavorful noodles, tender chicken, exactly what we would expect. Can't wait to come back here for more on a future trip. read more

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Brewery Bhavana is an amazing vibe! It's probably top 5 in one of the more unique interiors I've experienced. Reservations are highly recommended, especially if you're planning to visit on the weekend. There's also a lot of street parking in proximity. We ordered the crab fried rice, the seafood dumplings, and shrimp lo mein. The crab fried rice we sadly were not fans of. It wasn't really giving any crab flavor. However, everything else was perfection. Hands down, my favorite dish was the seafood dumplings. The perfect flavor and perfect pairing of Chinese doughnuts. They also have a great variety of beer selection. The only thing that's keeping me from a 5-star rating is the price of the dishes relative to the portion size. However, I will definitely be back! read more

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I was craving Asian food for my birthday and I had Brewery Bhavana on my list of places to try. It did not disappoint. The ambiance is minimalist and modern, but still welcoming and not sterile. Love the modern lighting and lots of greenery. We enjoyed seafood dumplings in mushroom sauce with savory doughnuts for dipping. Delish! The Peking duck eggrolls were also very tasty. We loved the General Tso's chicken. So classic, but perfectly seasoned. The sliced beef with peppers were on fire. Spicy, but flavorful. The beer list is extensive...a few unique flavors, that we enjoyed. The final touch of the evening was a vanilla birthday cupcake. They have a small, but well thought out menu, extensive brew list, and nice ambiance. All of this makes for an enjoyable dining experience for a special occasion. We recommend a visit to dine, but remember to make a reservation! It gets busy. read more

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Just fantastic from start to finish. The space is interesting. They also have a bookstore, a flower shop and small wine sales section. The place looks slightly industrial and is dimly lit.. get a reservation because the place was packed friday night.Every single table was filled. Service was great, even though our server was very busy. The drinks were delicious--I had a beer called "Sprout" made with figs. Yum! I promise. And the food... Oh my gosh the food. Dumplings were delicious so were the cabbage rolls. Crab fried rice was great. But the Peking duck stole the show. I've actually eaten it in China, and this was better. The buns were tender and airy, the skin was crispy... just doesn't get any better! read more

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Truly, you can't keep my away from Brewery Bhavana. In my most recent visit with a colleague, we came for lunch on a Friday. If you can swing it, this is probably the most empty you will ever find this place. For our dim sum, we got Sizchuan cucumber salad - my faves - crab wontons, and seafood dumplings. This was the first time I have have the seafood dumplings and WOW - they are out of this world. Not only are the dumplings good, the sauce they are in is equally delicious. Our server brought us these long sticks of fried bread to dip into the sauce, and I will genuinely never stop thinking about how good that was. For our entrees, we split beef with Longhorn peppers and chicken lo mein noodles. This is probably my new favorite entree combo. Service was quick and the food blew me away per usual. read more

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Service was great. We arrived just in time as the fish guy showed up so we could have fried whole red snapper fish. Don't think I would of thought beer and dim sum would of been paired together, but lo and behold, here we are. Cute restaurant in downtown. read more

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My absolute favorite restaurant in the triangle. The beers are interesting and so good. The food is INSANE. It's definitely pricey but the quality and taste cannot be beat. Their lo mein noodles and *all* of the dumplings are perfection every single time. Service is great too. The vibe is nice and relaxed, I love sitting at the bar. Great for a nice dinner or for a night of beers. read more

Brewery Bhavana - Curry bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Brewery Bhavana has absolutely gorgeous interior and some of the best moody lighting for an intimate meal which I enjoyed with my very best friend on my last night visiting Raleigh! Parking is pretty much street parking only so be sure to factor that time into your reservation! Once inside, we were seated almost immediately and introduced to our server for the night. Although service was amazing and ambiance was there, I didn't have the very best dining experience for a couple of reasons: 1. A few things I tried ordering were sold out but it happened multiple times across cocktails and food that I would put the order in, server says great and leaves, then comes back to tell me they don't have it. This happened with 2 cocktails my friend tried ordering (one due to not having the syrup and the other for not having the garnish) and two of the apps I wanted to try (cabbage rolls and one more I can't recall). It's a bit frustrating when the kitchen or bar hasn't informed the server of what's 86'd to avoid that, but after 4 separate occasions of thinking we are getting something than finding out we aren't, it felt like I was taking a chance and settling for anything else. 2. A couple items were very room temp which was basically cold. The weather dropped to a freezing point that night which the restaurant cannot control so I believe it was cooler inside and that just caused the food to cool down very quickly once on the table. Now to the review of what we did get to try: Drinks: * Flame Blossom 8/10: very light in flavor, lends to more of a spritz vibe which was tasty & refreshing * Smoke & Nectar 10/10: loved this cocktail! Such a nice sweetness without tasting like syrup or pure fruit Food: * Lo Mein 10/10: my favorite bite of the night! Noodles had a great chew and this dish came out hot temp wise * Green Beans 10/10: very tasty & crispy! Love that char flavor you can taste * Chicken Dumplings 5/10: dough was a bit thick for me! Wish their dumpling sauce had more black vinegar or acidity to help with the dryness * Chicken Curry Bao 8/10: a punch of curry flavor that I wasn't expecting! Airy Bao bun! Wish it was hotter when we got it but they warmed up nicely the next day! * Crab Rangoon 10/10: so crispy & delicious! Nice sweetness but that crunch was everything * Cucumber Salad 7/10: love cucumber salad so this was good, hard to go wrong, but needs more seasoning/flavor for me. Cucumber marinates so well so I wanted to have something a bit more intense flavor wise but was still tasty All in all, I will be willing to come again and try for an earlier meal to avoid anything being sold out for my next experience! read more

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We went for Peking duck on Christmas Eve as a family. Few things to note- not the best place for kids, the larger dishes are fairly small, and make a reservation to get in. The crab rangoons were made with real crab and super flavorful. Easily the best I've ever had. The salad was delicious, fresh and decent sized. Bao buns are amazing, only four per dish, Peking duck was not what I expected. I have been to places where a family could share it and it's more made for one person. It was delicious though. I'd go back without kids, maybe more of a date night or girls night out. read more

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Location: Located in downtown Raleigh near the bus station, the Brewery Bhavana provides something for everyone. From beer, a bookstore, floral arrangements, and food. Small but busting with something for anyone to enjoy. Parking: There is no parking specific to the location, it's all based on public parking via the deck or parallel parking. This was a drawback for us, as you had to first figure out what was the location to park and then walk over - if you want to wear heels, make sure they are comfortable. Service: The staff was extremely helpful from the moment we walked in. We had a reservation, as soon as all of us were there - we were seated promptly. The server came over almost immediately to greet us and go over their menu. I really appreciated the way they labeled their food - specifically for those with diet restrictions. On top of asking you before ordering if there were any restrictions to allow them to guide you on what you can order to meet your needs. Ambiance: The location is small, but still comfortable. There is a lot of different types of seating - bar top, regular, etc. So, you don't feel like you are sitting on top of each other within the small space. Everything was nicely lit and clean. The only con was when we were seated, our specific area wasn't very well lit. Food: The food was absolutely amazing! We thought the amount of food and the quality of it matched the menu price. Now, one con the water - its tap and taste GROSS. I didn't see where bottle was offered. Might want to get a filter for the water for a better experience. As one will also think, this is the same water used for the tea and coffee? No thank you. The steak was tender with a little spice. The rice was soft. The bao buns were tender and packed full of flavor! Everything was just yummy. All at the perfect temp. No complaints about the food at all. Overall, this is a place that I would recommend for others to experience if they are looking for somewhere nice while downtown. read more

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This place has been on my list of places to go in Raleigh for over 2 years. My coworker and I made it a point to add it to our must do's. It did not disappoint and we can completely see why the place was as busy as it was. The entire aesthetic of the place was so high end yet very comfortable. There were patrons in everything from Blue Jeans to T Shirts, to suits, it was a very mixed vibe. The cocktail list was so exciting and unique, which made it hard for us to decide what to drink. The food was great for sharing and gives you an opportunity to try various dishes. I honestly do not think that you could go wrong with anything on the menu. The sat at the incredible bar, and the staff was so attentive to our every need. If we could give this place an extra star we would!!! read more

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This place is awesome and so unique. Aesthetically really checks a lot of boxes, the bar is stunning + books for loan...what more can you ask for? We had excellent food and service for a large group on a Wednesday night. We started with dim sum then ordered a few mains. The seafood dumplings and veggie egg rolls really surprised me. The peeking duck was perfection. The ginger salad was a nice fresh addition. read more

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After enjoying their beers from the grocery store, it was time to go directly to the source. The space is cute and serves as bar, restaurant, and bookshop. There are many beers to choose from, and while they don't serve flights, they'll let you sample as many as you'd like before ordering a 10oz or 16oz. I enjoy lighter beers, and Petal and Sprout were close favorites for me. The Dig stout was also richly flavorful. We ordered the small dim sum dishes, and everything was delicious! 5 dishes provided good portions for 2 adults and a child. The surprise hit was the bamboo shoot salad with tofu skin- maybe not super appealing from the description but flavored with an unexpected mix of chili oil and cumin that played well together. read more

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Let's start with the food. It is top notch dim sum and would definitely recommend if you are a fan. We had two types of bao buns as well as some moon cake and some fried rice. All were outstanding and being from Hawaii and having had quality dim sum I was impressed The service was also great. Our server Jib was super friendly and attentive and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. The ambiance also was a very cool vibe with the books and beer wall and drapery throughout. Seems like a place for any type of occasion. The only reason this is 4 stars and not 5 would be for value of cost. Obviously this is downtown and the food was very good but the value for price seemed to have some disparity just based on portion sizes. The dim sum is close to $4 - $5 per piece and though good did make us question a bit based on size. For a date night though or something new to try would still highly recommend as the food was delicious. read more

Brewery Bhavana - Char Siu Bao & Rose - Dim Sum Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I've been here a few times. The aesthetic is unmatched! Cozy, intimate, and elevated. The bookstore is very curated and displayed well for a more strolling-type of shopping. Flowers were a bit expensive, but added to the ambiance. The bar was exquisite and great for a stop-in drink. We really came for a dinner this time around. I ordered the matcha San drink. BEST MATCHA MARTINI IVE EVER HAD! Would order again if I can. As for the rest of the dim sum orders--I was super disappointed. My family is native to Hong Kong, so I may be biased but the flavors were totally off and did not taste fresh. I'd say all the dishes we ordered were not authentically made, however presented in a traditional way, which is nice to see especially for a non-Asian area! The service was great. read more

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Great service, beautiful ambiance. Cute bar. Friendly workers. Food is absurdly priced. We used to eat real traditional dim sum in Westminster CA for half the price. Luckily it was a beautiful night but I think the price hike is because of Fenton Cary. I do not think this place deserves a Michelin star. For looks, maybe. This place could cut the price of everything on their menu by 50% and it would STILL be a bit higher than the quality. Caviar on Shumai? For real? Why? Made it super salty for no reason. The soup dumpling broth was salty and the meat filling lacked flavor. (Look up Chubby Dumpling Anaheim they have a Michelin star and it was our local spot) The tea was 10$ hahaha and it was just white tea. Every dish is 17$ at least for like 4-6 bites of food. Traditional dim sum is typically served 10am-3pm and is like 3-6$ per dish.. Tyler is so nice, our waiter gave us green beans on the house (even the waitstaff knew when I ordered that it would not be enough) he got a nice tip though. At first we were like oh hey how nice, then realized when the bill came that he was trying to make our experience more worth it. I would say this is probably 3.5/4 stars in Cary, NC. But coming from Southern California, I wouldn't come back. They need to price cut out the door for what you see, we paid 100$ with tip. Tough to come back. Their duck eggrolls were very good I'll give them that. But it's 2negg rolls for 18$ .... Maybe use less duck and fill more with rice/noodle and veg and charge half the price? The place wasn't super busy on a Friday night.. when we reserved a table at 9:30pm. Good luck! Try it out but buyer beware read more

Brewery Bhavana - 7/10 all around taste, meh pricing, idk if that's "michelin". Duck has best flavor on the menu by far. Thanks for the free green beans - Dim Sum Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We had such a lovely experience at Brewery Bhavana. We had reservations for early on a Tuesday evening. Although it was quiet when we arrived, it quickly became busy. Our waitress was on it and very helpful. Our group before each ordered an appetizer that we shared with one another. My favorite appetizer was the moon cake. We then each ordered a different main meal. I tried three of the four. The general tso my friend ordered was amazing. So was the crab fried rice. I absolutely loved my Sichuan fish-- which was my meal. It was perfectly spiced. Not in a way that blows out your palette , but delicious. The bathroom had cool wallpaper. In the middle of the restaurant towards the front, there is a space to purchase, branded items, some books, or flowers. Note that there isn't a private parking area for the restaurant, like many places downtown. We ended up walking and really enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend returning! read more

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An AMAZING experience here. Molly was 'Artist In Residence' @ Art Space downtown RDU. She & Ben hosted the dinner with many friends from out of town. They have a beautiful large table with a massive wooden chandelier. The food, service & experience was top tier, Everyone enjoyed the Dim Sum options. Great selection& food quality. Especially the Pork Belly, just perfect! read more

Was looking for a Chinese American noodle or dim sum restaurant for Sunday night. David's is permanently closed, both Lulu Bang Bang and Five Star are closed on Sunday. My Son wanted a drink, so I decided to search Yelp for a restaurant with Chinese Food and a full bar. My search found Brewery Bhavana. Brewery Bhavana is a really incredible dining concept. It features Belgium beers that seem to pair perfectly with the starchiness and flavors of Chinese Dim Sum. Dim Sum is similar to Asian Tapas since you can order many Dim Sum plates and share. It is a perfect match. We ordered and split Pork Bao, Xiao Long Bao, and Chicken Curry Bao. Each plate had four dumplings. I ordered the Ginger Salad and we also ordered Lo Mein Noodles. All the Dim Sum and noodles were delicious. My Son had Festbier which seemed to be a perfect beer for our choices. We were enjoying the dinner so much that we decided to order desert. We both had coffee and Fried Sesame Bites and Ten Treasures Mooncakes--yum, yum and more yum! Our Server Quantin S was incredible--friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. He really made our experience great. The restaurant is organized very chic with filled book shelves, lounge areas and lots of tables. It is organized with a full bar with beer tabs on the left. A lounge and seating area in the center behind the host stand, and a full dining room on the right. Accross the street from Moore Square and not too far from City Market, it was a nice place to come to dinner on a beautiful late summer Sunday night. read more

Brewery Bhavana - Left side Dinning Room - Dim Sum Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Brewery Bhavana was my favorite meal on my visit to North Carolina!!! Delicious food where you can really feel the high quality with amazing flavors, and loved the vibe and ambiance in there too! The decor is beautifully set up, with all the lights on the bar area and the taps look so cool. The bookstore flower shop hybrid is such a unique look but it works perfectly! The interior design is top notch. We went with the tropical smoothie mocktail which was beautifully refreshing. For appetizers we shared got the edamame ginger dumplings and the chicken curry bao - what a great way to start the evening! They were so good and set the bar high for the rest of the meal! We got the spicy chicken and the noodles for mains. I give 5 stars to literally everything, so freaking delicious!!! We ended with the chocolate turtle cake which was just divine and so tasty. Service was incredible! Staff were so friendly and attentive and brought everything out right on time, as well as gave us suggestions since we were in between options! Definitely recommend if you are in the area! read more

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Absolutely loved this place! The place seemed to be a restaurant alongside a flowershop and bookstore, which was an interesting combo and left a nice presentation for the interior. I was amazed by their Matcha-San drink, which also comes with oat milk. I'd say it's the best matcha cocktail I've had to date! Their other drinks are tasty as well. I also liked the dishes we got - although they had ran out of some things. I particularly enjoyed the chicken dumpings, beef with longhorn peppers, crab fried rice... some items were okay, like the wontons, shumai, and baos. We also got free flowers to celebrate our friend! Service was attentive but rather slow in the beginning, but our waitress was great. I'd definitely recommend dropping by this place if in the area - I also made a reservation which was nice, since it started getting packed for dinner when we were eating. read more

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My mind still can't comprehend why a brewery's food menu is made up of "dim sum." Now I'm all for fusion but this menu was not conceptualized well and it was extremely overpriced for what it was and the portion sizes. The more traditional Chinese dishes lacked the true herbs and spices. The most offensive dish was the Peking Duck. The menu has the description saying "in 700 years, this national treasure has hardly changed at all. On the 3 days it takes us to prepare our ducks, gentle care and low heat transform each one into a previous offering." Given this homage to the history, why was it not served in a traditional manner with the crepe/pancakes instead of the buns, and why was the duck not sliced into thin pieces? The duck also tasted like to was deep fried as the skin was super crispy and the meat was drive. Why did it include pieces with bones? If you're trying to sell a traditional dish, then do it properly. Most of the items on this menu are not "dim sum" dishes, so it should just be called small sharing plates or something. The nasi goreng fried rice and very few pieces of blue crab meat in it, nor did it taste like nasi gorent. $29 for basic fried rice. I'm still laughing/rolling my eyes and cabbage rolls on the dim sum menu. read more

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I went to Brewery Bhavana on a holidy without reservations. The food makes the wait worth it. One tip is to get there early and put your name in for the bar. You can stand and have a drink. While the wait was longer, it did not bother me. I had the xiao long bao, eggplant pagoda, duck egg roll, and chicken zirozi. My favorite was teh xiao long bao (best I have ever had!) and eggplant pagoda. read more

I went yesterday for dinner and this time I was able to make a reservation. Our waiter was so nice! He took his time giving different recommendations on the menu, he checked in on us and didn't make us feel rushed, and he even offered bag hooks to my friend and I! My friend ordered the general tso which she liked and I got the beef with longhorn peppers based on our waiter's recommendation and it was so good! My friend and I both commented how nice the place is inside and that we would return in the future since it was such a pleasant time. read more

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Came back for round two and it was even better! Salliereid was our server. She was very kind, knowledgeable and just great overall! We got the cabbage dumplings and general tsos chicken both gluten free! We also got crab ragoons but they're not gluten free (just in case). The food is amazing! Even better than we remember and the vibe sitting down at a table was definitely more intimate. We were surrounded by books, plants and flowers. read more

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Another restaurant I've been wanting to try for a while, Brewery Bhavana. I'd heard such amazing reviews on their dumplings/dim sum. We opted for the original, downtown Raleigh location. It was such a big space, they were able to fit a lot of people inside. Nice, dim, mood lighting with lots of lovely holiday decor! We started out with some dim sum - the pork & chive shumai (topped with caviar YUM), chicken curry bao, and sichuan cucumber salad. My husband could not stop raving about the pork & chive shumai - it was perfectly steamed and the meat was beautifully seasoned. The chicken curry bao packed curry flavor and the buns were fluffy and airy. The cucumber salad was deliciously refreshing, crunchy, and cold. We split an entree and vegetable side dish - the General Tso chicken and stir-fried Chinese broccoli. I normally would order an entree I'm less familiar with, but my husband loves this dish. However, once I got a piece of chicken into my mouth, I instantly regretted ever being hesitant on ordering this! It was definitely my favorite dish of the night - chicken was so crunchy yet coated in a thick, sweet sauce. An addictive quality! The chinese broccoli was so fun - being the noob that I am, I was expecting American broccoli, so I was surprised when I saw these long, leaf-like things put on our table. The Chinese broccoli was so delicious - it was the appearance of being almost raw in the stem portion, but it was crunchy, so easy to chew, and very tasty. We absolutely loved Brewery Bhavana! Next time we will try their new Fenton location! *Pork & Chive Shumai *Chicken Curry Bao *Sichuan Cucumber Salad *General Tso Chicken *Gai Lan: stir fried Chinese broccoli with garlic & oyster sauce read more

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Absolutely amazing. I need more than 5 stars. We had a group of 8 and ordered virtually everything on the menu including the Peking Duck. The food was absolutely delicious. The cocktails were excellent. (Best espresso martini I've ever had.) Our server was attentive and friendly and the vibe was just right. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Brewery Bhavana is a place where East meets yeast and petals meet pages. It's a one-stop whimsical wonderland -- part brewery, part taproom, part flower shop, part bookstore, part dim sum house, and fully fabulous Chinese restaurant. Feel free to belly up to the bar where the service makes you stay longer, and drinks make you come back, maybe sip on a hoppy IPA while you nibble on your Dim Sum browse poetry under a ceiling dripping with natural light. Grab a hardcover and a handful of har gow. Sniff the roses, then the Szechuan peppercorns. It's like if a hipster apothecary and a dumpling wizard opened a bar inside a greenhouse run by a librarian. Maybe start your culinary journey with one of their egg rolls, they are crunchy little scrolls of joy, tightly packed with savory secrets all wrapped up in a deep-fried hug. They are also a great segue to their general Tso's Chicken: the sweet, spicy, sticky overlord of comfort food. It's like a kung fu movie in your mouth--crispy golden bites doing backflips in a glossy, tangy sauce that smacks your taste buds with just the right amount of sass. One second it's sweet-talking you with caramelized charm, the next it's throwing a tiny chili punch straight to your cravings. Here the vibe is just right, the service feels like magic, and every bite tells a delicious story. Cheers! read more

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I've been going to Bhavana ever since it opened. It's such a unique place! The vibes are warm and welcoming, while still maintaining an upscale atmosphere. All of the severs have been great and super helpful! My only issue is that I believe they're a little overpriced. However, this doesn't stop me from going! I just make it a special occasion. The food is absolutely delicious. Make sure you get the soup dumplings if they have them! read more

Brewery Bhavana - Our large party for dinner - Dim Sum Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Absolutely incredible spot for Asian food and beers! I was not expecting this food to be as good as it was since there was a brewery component to it, but the dim sum was high quality and even felt a little more elevated. The restaurant also sold books and flowers, and it added to such a modern and beautiful environment! The lighting was bright as well. We were able to get seated very easily for lunch on a weekday. All the staff were very accommodating and thoughtful. The siu mai is a must! read more

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This place exceeded expectations. Excellent service. Food in incredible. Great selection of craft beers and other drinks. Highly recommend. read more

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