I can't say enough great things about Yaki Express. Family owned and operated, great service,…read moreincredible food & staff. My boyfriend took me to Yaki 3 years ago and ever since we've only come here for sushi. Personally, i am biased to the Dirty old man roll, steak hibachi, cheesecake bites, and crazy boy roll. Recently, Yaki has become my Saturday night staple. I can't fathom a world where I'm not enjoying a glass of Pinot Grigio, having my staple rolls, and vanderpump rules on in the background!

I had a craving for sashimi and an Attractions Book coupon so I ran over to Yaki for lunch one…read moreafternoon. The staff were all very nice, the restaurant was full but not packed, and the ordering process was really easy. I ordered two sashimi deluxe platters. The chef realized it was lunch for just me, so he took the time to prepare it all as one lovely to-go order for me. Everything was fresh and very tasty.

AMAZING!!!! The service was impeccable! Britney is phenomenal and hands down one of the best…read moreservers we have had in years! The Smoked Pork Belly Guacamole - to die for! Our son has named the Wagyu Burger as one of the best he has ever had - in his top three burgers of all time. I am GF (not Celiac - so it was ok to have items in shared fryer) and DF - there was so much for me to have but I landed on the Cauliflower Tacos - so, so, so good! All of the flavors were delicious - I need to figure out how to do - because we live in DE and won't be able to come back until next year - but we will! Britney's suggestions for the Pork Shank and the Octopus were right on as well. Can't say enough about how amazing that meal was. Finally a note about the team as a whole: it was obvious that Britney had most of the tables, but every person on tonight pulled together and worked as a team to make sure the food got out hot and on time and no one was sitting too long at any point in their meal! Of note - make a reservation!! We should have - not because it took long to be seated, it didn't. But we know better, reservations help restaurants know how to staff and otherwise prepare. We promise to make a reservation next time - because there will definitely be a next time. Our crew has even already decided what they will order next time! THANK YOU for a phenomenal experience!!

Absolutely fantastic, top to bottom. Wife and I dropped in for dinner while visiting family in…read moreNorth Carolina and boy was it a great decision. First and foremost our server Bella was fantastic, she was so personable and ran through the menu with us even offering suggestions. The restaurant itself is very cool, it's definitely more upscale Mexican and the food more than met that standard. I had the 4 enchilada plate, they are stuffed with delicious chicken and at Bella's recommendation I did 2 with their homemade mole and 2 with the homemade queso, both were excellent. My wife had the cauliflower dish and really enjoyed it, it's not something she gets every day and the flavor really popped, great vegetarian options at Vochas. We had the Maracuyá Tres Leches Cake for dessert and it was next level tasty. Next time we come visit we'll definitely drop by again for an outstanding meal.

After an adventure travel day that involved flash floods, ground stops, falling trees, chainsaw and…read morea tractor I was just looking for someplace quiet, close and light and Mizuki came up a half mile from the hotel. Nice little place hid in a strip mall. You order at the counter and they will bring it to ya. Seems most business is carry out as that was very brisk. Service was very friendly. Neat little place. The miso was out immediately while they made the poke bowl. The soup was tasty with quite a bit of seaweed. The poke bowl was a nice size and was as tasty as it was pretty. They have fountain drinks and some bottle drinks. I needed water to hydrate after the day's adventures. Definitely someplace to put on my will return list if I am back in the area.

Tried this place last minute for lunch. For a walk in strip…read moremall place, the prices seemed really high. I ordered the Salmon & avocado poke for $17.07 and it turned out to be mostly rice and very little avocado.

We are the biggest fans of Pipeline. This place is always a must visit - leaving this review after…read moreour 3rd time visiting. Perfect for a post beach refreshing meal. This visit we got musubi, onigiri, a firecracker plate, and a poke flight. Everything is unbelievably fresh, light, perfectly seasoned, and so creative. They actually source the fish local, they had two fresh slabs of tuna in the back. Staff is always so kind and happy, they clearly were passionate about their craft - serving fresh poke. Thank you Pipeline!!

The waitress/cashier was amazingly patient and kind. The vibes were adorable and aesthetically…read morepleasing, and the outdoor seating was LOVELY. The food was fresh and tasty and colorful, and I had zero complaints. Overall a great quick casual bite after a long beach day.

We were finally able to stop into RUMCOW on Grace Street in Wilmington this weekend!…read more We had a reservation. We were seated within a couple of minutes. Our server Ava knew the menu and read the table well. No overselling, no scripted recitations. She just took care of us. Thanks Ava. The Blackened Chicken Breast came with basmati rice, seasonal vegetables, black bean salsa, and a chipotle cream sauce that worked harder than it had any right to. The flavors didn't compete. They really settled into each other. The Rumcow Salad, loaded with mixed greens, carrot, tomato, onion, cucumber, and wonton strips, we ordered topped with shrimp. It was sharper and more interesting than we had expected. It's a newer spot in Wilmington, and it shows. In The Best Sense. We'll be back for sure!

We've been to Rumcow many times over the years and always enjoyed it. It's a cool spot with two…read morefloors, a lively atmosphere, and a strong A sanitation rating (96.5), which is always reassuring. The service was friendly and attentive, and we started the evening with a bottle of Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay (2023), which was a nice way to begin dinner. Unfortunately, the food this time around just didn't live up to what we remember. We started with the Asian Tots, which used to be one of the best items on the menu. In the past, the peanut sauce was poured over the top so everything came together as one dish. Now it's served in a small cup on the side, and there isn't enough of it to properly coat the tots. They also stopped finishing the dish with the salt they used to sprinkle on top, and even the presentation has changed -- the silver dome they once used is gone. What used to be a great appetizer has been reduced to something that's simply okay. For the main courses, the results were mixed but mostly disappointing. My blackened chicken was a little overcooked. My wife ordered the miso salmon, and that was overcooked as well -- which is especially noticeable with fish. When salmon goes past the sweet spot it quickly becomes dry, and that seemed to be the case here. None of the food was terrible, but none of it really stood out either. Dessert didn't help much. I ordered the carrot cake, but what arrived looked more like a small cupcake buried under a heavy amount of icing, with a large mound of whipped cream on the side. There wasn't much actual cake there, and it wasn't what I expected from a carrot cake dessert. One thing that stood out during the meal is that it feels like the kitchen may be constantly adjusting dishes -- moving sauces, changing presentations, tweaking things that didn't necessarily need fixing. In restaurants, sometimes the best move is to pick a lane and execute it consistently rather than continually modifying dishes that customers already liked. So here's the bottom line. Rumcow is not the Rumcow of yesteryear. Was the food terrible? No. But it was mostly meh, and that may be the most disappointing part. This used to be a place known for memorable dishes and small details done right. Right now it feels like a restaurant that has drifted away from what made it special. The atmosphere and service are still good, but the food just doesn't match the reputation it once had.

This little out-of-the-way place gets my vote for the best seafood in Carolina Beach! Everything we…read morehad was fresh, flavorful, and delicious--and the best part was that it wasn't fried. They do have fried options on the menu, but we chose the fresh, lighter choices and were so glad we did. The homemade soups were fantastic. He tried both the lobster bisque and the New England clam chowder, and we also had the spinach salad with poppy seed dressing--absolutely delicious! Then we tried the daily special: a blackened shrimp wrap with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. You could tell the potatoes were homemade, and everything tasted fresh and made with care. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. I wish we had discovered it years ago! Hands down, one of the best places I've eaten in Carolina Beach in many years. We will definitely be back as soon as possible!

Service was great, friendly and prompt. Food was incredible and came out fast and fresh. We had…read moresome raw oysters and lobster bisque. The catch of the day was blackened swordfish and it was fantastic. My wife had the crab cake sandwich and it was amazing. But the part that I loved the most was my son's fish sticks. I half expected Gorton's for a kid but they came out, fresh fried fish and it was delicious. I ended up eating the rest of what he couldn't finish. This wasn't my first visit but it's been years since I was here. Glad to see it's still going strong. It stays as my top recommendation for folks coming to Carolina Beach

A short walk from the Double Tree. About 3/4 mile. Beautiful evening so I walked it. Building…read moreappears to have been a chain restaurant in its first life. Decor is typical Asian with screens a usual art and decor. The staff were very friendly and seated me immediately. My guess would be that this is a local family run restaurant. Menu is a mix of Asian cuisine. I opted for a couple of rolls and a side salad with the traditional ginger dressing. Let's start with the salad. This thing was huge, fresh and delicious. The dressing was also not the typical ginger dressing as this has ginger pieces in it. Delicious. The rolls I opted for the red and the orange so one tuna and one salmon roll. They were both large and delicious and very nicely plated. Fast friendly and delicious makes a great combo.

Outside is nothing to write home about but the inside of the building is nice. Egg drop, miso soup…read moreand pad see ew were great. My favorite is the curry flight. If you know you like one of the choices, it's a safe way to try two other new flavors. I ordered it mild with white rice. So worth trying!

The BEST sushi period. Friendly knowledgeable staff for sure but sitting at the bar is most fun!…read more Advice, get there 10-15 minutes before they open for no wait. The word is out. Everyone in the area knows this is the place for fresh sushi and it fills up fast. Also, the best is never inexpensive. Be prepared to spend some money.

Made a reservation even though it was just me and it was a good thing. This place was packed…read more Seated immediately by a very sweet hostess. First one in and I walked from the hotel Lela only 1/2 mile away. At the recommendation of my super sweet server I tried the fire cracker shrimp which was a regular specialty on he table placard. I also noticed the cod miso which intrigued me so I order it. What brought in though was the Hamichi Kama which I ordered also. On top of this they brought out a black seaweed/gyoza sample. The. On top of that since it is my birthday week they brought me the green tea mocha. Wow to say I am stuff was an understatement. So since this was a progressive ordering situation which I created the food came out sort of mish mash. I started with black seaweed / gyoza sampler. It was awesome. I would have ordered more had I not already ordered . Then I moved on to the bang bang shrimp. 8 breaded shrimp with their version of bang bang sauce. Plump shrimp with a chili sauce. Not bad. The sauce was just a chili style sauce and so left some to be desired. Then the cod miso came out. Wow. Super hot and had actual chunks of cod and veggies in it. Very good. Then the Hamichi Kama which came out. Amazing. I had this before in Japan and in West Virginia. Amazing. Definitely a recommend. Then they brought out the green tea mochi with green tea ice cream. It was the best I have ever had. Amazing meal definitely needed the walk back to try and walk some of it off. The restaurant is small and reservations are highly recommended. Definitely worth the trouble and I plan to return in the future to try some other items.

We had another great visit here on a Tuesday night. The restaurant was very busy! Taco Tuesday is…read morea thing no matter who you are. Service is still so great even in the dinner rush, the staff here is very attentive and food comes out fast. Tequila Comida is truly a well oiled machine. I have been here several times now, and everything is consistent and delicious. The service is great, and the restaurant is very clean. I can't say enough good things about them. If you haven't been here, go soon. I think this place is really amazing, authentic Mexican food. I tried dessert for the first time. Portions are enormous so great for sharing. Excellent 5++ stars.

My boyfriend and I have been coming here consistently for the last two years and each time it is so…read moreamazing and quick. Truly some of the best food and drinks we've had in Wilmington!

I'm a Pad Thai connoisseur and let me just tell you that this Pad Thai takes the cake. It's so…read moredelicious and has great flavor. The portion size is also huge. My husband tries something new every time we go and he always enjoys his meal. Great service as well :)

Stopped in tonight for the beef salad and egg drop soup. Both were phenomenal. The salad is so…read moremuch food for $9.99. The egg drop is delicious! Such a great hidden gem!