Quality and choices were excellent. Service good and it was…read moreclean and well stocked. Delish experience.

This is my favorite Chinese buffet in Charlotte. For weekday evenings, there's usually no wait. The…read morefood is always hot. There is a large variety of chicken, pork, seafood, sushi, salad, and sides. The photo is just one plate of four. One of my favorites that is not depicted is their crawfish. Their spicy seasoning is perfect and they are juicy. I have always gotten good service as a solo diner. The waiters pick up the used plates from your table quickly. It is usually busy when I come in for dinner, but not crammed. The buffets are also kept pretty clean.

If you set appropriate expectations this is a typical Chinese buffet and what you should expect, my…read moreexperiences was very positive. The staff were friendly- from receiving a warm greeting as soon as I walked in the door (and as I was leaving) to my very attentive waitress. All the items I tried were fine, although my hibachi was so overcooked I couldn't eat much but that's my only criticism. They have plenty of options and everything was fully stocked and my drink was refilled before I even needed it. Great experience!

The Food and Service were great! We had a large party (14) but we were taken care of and treated…read morevery nicely throughout our dinner. It was a Monday night also so it wasn't very busy. I had crawfish, egg drop soup and steak and shrimp hibachi (not pictured) The steak was a little overcooked but still edible.

A good place to go when you're craving sea food or Chinese food, but they have different variety…read moretypes of food, including different types of noodles soups and sushi. They'll sure to have something that will please everyone.

The food was decent, but unfortunately the service completely ruined the experience. My dad and I…read morewere finishing our meal around 8:45 pm, and the restaurant closes at 9 pm. Our server started pushing us to pay while we were still eating. I politely asked if I could pay at the front like I normally do, but she didn't speak English and became very pushy and rude. They began removing dishes from the table before closing time and before giving any kind of last call. I asked to speak with the manager, but when he arrived he also did not speak English, so there was no real way to properly explain the situation. At 9:01 pm we were basically told to leave. I completely understand restaurants have closing times, but there is a respectful way to handle it, usually by giving customers a heads-up and allowing them time to finish their meal instead of rushing them out the door. As someone who worked in restaurants when I was younger, I know that basic communication and courtesy are essential. What also felt uncomfortable was the atmosphere among the staff. The employees seemed extremely nervous and afraid to speak or explain anything, which made the whole situation feel strange and unsettling. It honestly gave the impression that they were scared to say the wrong thing or do anything outside of strict instructions, which was sad to witness. Overall, the food might be fine, but the service and the way the situation was handled made it a very disappointing experience.

(7/2/26) The sushi was good. I had a combination of nigiri and hand rolls. My server was,…read moreunfortunately, forgettable. It turned out she was in training. She seemed to be going through the motions without any enthusiasm. Her trainer, Vale, was super attentive. I wish I could have tipped more, but the trainee kept me at 20%. The restaurant filled up quickly with people escaping the brutal heat outside. It was pretty quiet even though the restaurant filled up quickly.

Came here after a night of drinking with my sisters since it was very close…read more There was a bit of a wait but the staff was very friendly and we browsed the nearby stores while we waited. Our server seemed new and a bit confused a lot. We wanted a specific sake which she said she'd check to see if they were out of and when she came back she didn't tell us we were out of it just asked what we wanted again. We got a different sake which was DISGUSTING. Could barely drink it. After putting in our sushi order for AYCE, I let her know about my shellfish allergy and just asked that anything with lobster or crab be on a separate plate. She was very confused, apparently not knowing what shellfish was and went down the list of all fish asking what was safe.... One of my rolls was supposed to be a spicy salmon but came out just a regular salmon but I just ate it. The sushi itself was very good, I loved the abundance of special rolls they offer.

Last Friday, October 24th, 2025, I had a doctor's appointment near the Flaming Grill Buffet. So, I…read morewill be close enough to stop by there after the doctor's appointment to hopefully get a container of noodles with broth to bring home for my dinner. Until recently, I was a regular at the buffet, my favorite buffet in the Charlotte area. However, lately I have been suffering from gout, so it makes no sense for me to go there. The broth for their seafood soup is fantastic, and I could certainly just have broth and noodles, so I decided to call there to see how much their big soup container of just broth and noodles would be. I've been surviving on food stamps and have to be very careful with my cash. The first call, the woman who answered the phone did not know what the cost would be and asked me to call back in 5 minutes, which I did. I explained that I only wanted broth and noodles, no seafood, no meat, no veggies. I was told that it would be $2.75, which I thought was fair, and so I went there and bought exactly that for $2.75, and it was very good! So, yesterday, Monday 10/20/25, I was close to the buffet again and decided to get another broth and noodles for $2.75. I get the same thing again, it is the same cashier as last Friday. She puts the soup in a bag and ties it up, and then attempts to charge me $4.98!!! WTF? I said no, you charged me $2.75 for the same thing three days before. It is ONLY broth and noodles. She had a "take it or leave it" attitude about it, and I left the soup there and left the building, maybe to never return again after that experience. And it was there lost because they aren't going to separate the broth from the noodles and put it back in the pot, so it was wasted. What a shame! I got home and had an avocado for dinner last night.

Food was not fresh, like old reheated food. Place was run down. Staff was friendly.read more

After seven years, I finally made it back to this K-BBQ staple, and it remains one of the most…read moreconsistent and high-quality dining experiences I've had. From the premium cuts of meat to the impressive variety of side dishes and soups, every element is executed perfectly. Two things really set them apart: the meat portions are perfectly sized, and the variety of dipping sauces is on another level. Even during a busy service, the staff is attentive and the food comes out incredibly fast. Having traveled and eaten at top-tier spots in Los Angeles and New York City, I can confidently say this place holds its own against the best in the nation.

So I went to this restaurant all the time in my early twenties. It was very warm and inviting. The…read morelighting was bright but warm and the booths were this beautiful wood. The prices were still $30 a head. I don't think there was a time limit for how long you could stay then. Now it's $40 a head (which inflation.... I get it) with a two hour limit. My main issue is the ambiance is horrible!!! They painted the big wooden booths with this cheap sticky black paint that's slowly coming off. I was wearing shorts and it was PAINFUL if I got up too quickly. The lighting is cold and uncomfortable. It's not a welcoming place to dine anymore. A completely depressing environment. Everything looks like it's in disrepair and being very poorly maintained. The quality of the meats has gone down as well. The sides were not fresh. Especially the cucumbers. This is no hate to the staff but almost everyone that worked there seemed miserable as well. They did a great job but it just seemed like they all were sad for some reason. I truly think it's the environment. I would hate working at such a depressing restaurant. The staff were attentive and consistently checking on us. They never left us alone for too long! There was one guy with glasses that was exceptional. He was great with the small details of serving. Always pre bused something from the table every time he came by. If you're smart you will bump his hourly and make him a shift manager/ trainer. The staff is the reason I'm not giving one star. Korean culture is vibrant and fun! Please hang up some art work and posters. Hire someone to remove that god awful sticky paint! Which I know you can't clean properly. Change the lightbulbs to warm lighting. Put out some fun decor on the tops of the booths. Make your restaurant into a place people naturally feel happy to be at. Paint over that black wall in the back and fill it from top to bottom with Korean art work as an accent wall! Or put in giant decorative shelves with plants and collectible Korean toys. DO ANYTHING FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.

Trash Staff was rude very un knowledgeable, tacky and not…read moreattentive to their guest. Can you please just do a better job at servicing your company and your guest it wasn't even busy and she act like she could not wait on us. She said they had the cheapest drinks in the alley, but still kept moving around and not checking to see what we wanted. She also said they didn't have specials, but they also had a special menu outside.

Lunch buffet for $15, worth it! Very hot upstairs where the…read morelunch buffet is, dress accordingly. A couple of vegetarian options, but not many. Dishes were good. Liked being able to try everything! Tea is also included. Walk upstairs for the lunch buffet and serve yourself, sit wherever. Go downstairs to pay at counter. No parking lot. Didn't ask about comping garage parking. Street parking is best/cheapest option through Park Mobile.

I cannot but recommend Zafran Kabab Palace. We had a wonderful time at the restaurant. The food was…read moredelicious and spicy, and the best part was the owner, who upon request, also made us delicious chai at the end. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and has the South Asian charm! We will definitely e back on our next visit to Charlotte, NC!

Chicken Kadhai was amazing, flavorful and fresh. Staff were very nice also. Will definitely come…read moreback next time I'm in Charlotte!