A little slow but only had one waiter and a dining room full of people ,and he was working his…read morebutt off to serve everyone as best as he possibly could ! Definitely worth the wait the food portion is huge ! And that was after I had taken a couple of bites . The food taste was Amazing as well ! Definitely will be back soon

They are always slow here. This time wife got her hibachi beef first. She ordered it medium rare…read more The meat was tough n over cooked. Told the waitress then the female cook came out trying to convince wife that the beef was cooked medium rare. We told cook the steak meat was tougher than shoe leather and over cooked. Cook wanted to argue so we left it. My order was about 8 minutes after wife got her plate. It was good. However the wait was too long We won't be back

Empire Garden is our go-to Chinese restaurant! The food is always fresh and absolutely delicious…read more It's a family-run place, and you can tell they really care. The two daughters keep everything running smoothly, taking care of the tables, takeout, and register, while Mom brings out the food and always checks on her customers. The restaurant is always spotless, and everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The only downside is there are no windows, so it feels a little dark inside. But honestly, once the food comes out, you won't care. Great food, great people, and we'll definitely be back!

Ordered on Door Dash and delivery was on time and food was hot and delicious! I had fried rice and…read moremy husband had Szechuan shrimp vegetables combo! It was all very tasty and hot when delivered! I would definitely order from this place again? 5 Stars

We enjoy the authentic tastes and ambiance at this restaurant. The Popeyes Kai and Param chicken…read morewith white or fried rice are a couple of our favorites. No wine here but they do have some beer.

Great food. Great service, server aware of choices in spiciness. We went for lunch. There were…read moreothers but no wait.

My first review for my hobby: Bert's Feast or Flop, where I review my experiences with restaurants…read moreand fast food places to determine whether they are a FEAST or a FLOP. I wanted to start with Thai Cuisine in Maryville because this place deserves more business. Food: 5/5 The food tastes amazing! Everything was cooked perfectly, tasted fresh and you can tell it was made by a chef who truly cares about their cooking. The portion sizes and presentation were excellent and very filling. This was my first time ever trying curry, and I was extremely impressed -- I loved every bite. If you're ever curious about trying curry, get the Yellow Curry. The spice levels range from 1-5, and I got level 2. It had great heat without overpowering the flavors. I also had a bite of my mother's Tornado Shrimp, and it was fried and sauced perfectly. It's hard to sauce fried food well, but Thai Cuisine does it perfectly every time. The vegetables were cooked to perfection too -- they had a great crunch without tasting raw. Lastly, the potstickers are the best in Maryville! ‍ Service: 5/5 The service was professional and super friendly. Our server, Yolanda, was incredibly helpful when it came to deciding which curry I should try and what protein paired best with it. The pacing of the service was excellent because we had time to enjoy our appetizer without feeling rushed into our entrée. You can also tell the cook(s) is passionate about what they do. Atmosphere: 4.5/5 The restaurant was very clean, and the vibes were exactly what you'd expect from a Thai restaurant. My only nitpick was that we were seated next to another group even though there was plenty of space in the restaurant where we could've had a little more room to ourselves. Value: 5/5 The portions absolutely matched the value of what we ordered. I know eating out can get expensive nowadays, but this place is absolutely worth the price they charge. Final Thoughts I absolutely adore Thai Cuisine in Maryville and the employees who work there. They're always friendly and always deliver great food. This will always be one of my go-to spots whenever I'm craving a fresh meal. I just wish this restaurant wasn't so hidden because more people deserve to discover and try it. I'd love to see them move to a more noticeable location someday. If you love Thai food, this is the place to go for a guaranteed great experience! FEAST Overall Rating: 5/5 Would I Go Back?: YES

Very good quality, good portion sizes, clean restaurant, very nice people. Only word of warning is…read morethat we were asked how spicy we would like our dish from one to five and we said one. It felt like a 3.

Sushi... in Sweetwater? Yeah, I was skeptical too…read more When your friends in a town of less than 7,000 say they're craving sushi, you smile, nod, and quietly prepare your taste buds for disappointment. But hey--sometimes you just have to roll with it (I'll see myself out). We ordered a bunch of rolls to share and... what?! They were actually really good. Super fresh ingredients, rice that was seasoned like someone actually cared, balanced flavors, and that magical combo of creamy, crunchy, and chewy. Honestly, we were impressed--and kind of shocked. The vibe? Meh. The lighting was doing weird things (don't blame us if our food photos look like they were taken on Mars). Service was friendly, but here's the twist: we wanted more sushi, but the chef was apparently tired. At 7pm. On a Thursday. Meanwhile, across the street? People are partying like it's 1999--dancing, drinking, singing karaoke. That's some potential sushi business just walking right on by. Bottom line: weird lighting, sleepy sushi chef, great rolls. For a tiny town? This place punches way above its weight. BTW, there are two Yelp entries for this business

it was dark. owner stood in the back. My wife asked about any gluten free items. server was t too…read moresure. Got to the point where the owner told the server to tell us to pretty much not come back so that's what we'll be doing. We love sushi, ramen and pho and have had it all in many cities including Denver, Phoenix and Nashville. This is a place that will likely phase out and someone who understands giving the customer what they want will replace them with quality and care.

Took the little missus for some Asian grub. Waitress was attentive and understood the menu and…read moregluten stuff. The unsweetened tea with lemon was like an old girlfriend: ice cold and bitter. The tempura shrimp and veggies were so so good. Three smaller shrimpies. Three onion rings. 147 sweet potato sticks. The dipping sauce was spot on. I ate every bike. The lil missis had the basil roll. Time at bit of shrimp and then basil... she was it was largely a tasteless salad. ( don't shoot the messenger) The drunken noodles were great. Spivey but not too Spicy for this white boy. My wife added more spice on one side. The other dish was lava hot. It came with peanuts and bean sprouts. It was sweet, just like my date. We shared the dishes and I liked hers and she liked mine. We argued about the drunken noodles. Why the name? Is the chef drunk or the noodles? We have no answer. We got the leftovers to go and vanished quietly in the night. This morning I looked in the fridge and smiled that knowing smile of what is to come tonight for dinner. Yup- leftover Asian food. What is not to like. I'll go again. You should too. The sushi looked great- maybe next time.

My husband and I, along with our baby came in for lunch on a Saturday. When we came in the…read morerestaurant wasn't too busy but the people who were there seemed like locals and they were really enjoying the food. Always a good sign. We got sat and looked over the menu, one thing I thought was really nice was that they offered their lunch on a weekend. Not many places do that. We decided however to order their dinner for two which comes with two entrees and a choice of app or dessert. We got their fresh basil rolls and also got a cup of their tom yum soup to split. For entrees we got their phad Thai and yellow curry. The soup and basil rolls came out super fast. Both were delicious. The soup was light and flavorful with the ginger and lime really shining through. The basil rolls were also light and the sauce was great with it. The basil didn't overpower any of the other flavors and the shrimp was very fresh tasting not fishy at all. My husband had never tried either before and was really happy with both of them. The entrees were very well portioned (meaning we had amazing leftovers). The curry a a bit of spice but not too much and you could taste all the other flavors in it. The phad Thai was good it was a bit watery with the sauce but the flavor was there. The only complaint either of us had was that the chicken was a bit dry. But that was small compared to how good everything was. It was a great lunch. When we are back in Maryville which is often because my husband works there it's definitely a place I want to go again. They have great food and the prices and really good. Plus the service is awesome. Our server offered to box up our food for us when my husband was in the bathroom and I had our daughter in my lap because she wanted to make it easier for me which I really appreciated.

This place is unbelievably good! I love the host, Isabella! She needs a 2x raise immediately! The…read moreinterior is absolutely beautiful and it smelt delicious when I walked in! Overall, this total experience was the best thing in eastern Tennessee. It was clean and nice. The hibachi was also really entertaining! I will be coming back asap! Even though the hibachi was a bit scary with all the flames, the food made up for the experience.

We had a nice dinner at Bella Hibachi and Sushi on Saturday with a group of six. This is a…read moretraditional Japanese restaurant where you can either sit around one of the flat-top grills and enjoy watching the chef prepare your meal or sit in the regular dining area and order from essentially the same menu. We have always chosen the hibachi grills in the past, but this time we decided to eat in the other part of the restaurant and enjoyed the change. Bella is a very popular restaurant, and if you want the full hibachi experience at one of the grills, I would recommend getting there early or being prepared for a long wait. One advantage we discovered on this visit is that the wait can be substantially shorter if you choose to eat in the regular dining area instead. You still have access to the same menu, just without having the chef prepare the meal in front of you. I ordered the filet and shrimp. The meal was good, although the filet did not seem like the same quality of filet I have had there on previous visits. It honestly tasted more like regular steak to me. In the past, I have always felt the upgrade from steak to filet was well worth the relatively small difference in price, and I would still recommend ordering the filet. Our service Saturday was very good. My wife also brought home some hibachi chicken, which I had as leftovers the following day, and I thought it was very good as well. Overall, Bella Hibachi and Sushi continues to be a good choice for Japanese and hibachi food. The portions are generous, the service on this visit was excellent, and we've had many enjoyable meals there over the years. If you're not particularly interested in the hibachi show, the regular dining area is a great option and may save you a considerable wa

This little gem is quite delicious and the staff is amazing as well…read more Their location is small but don't let that deter you from going here. They offer dine in and to-go! Their sushi is made fresh to order. They even will tailor make sushi for you as well. They offer specials and hibachi meals as well. Which they cook in the back and not in front of you. I personally enjoy the entire hibachi show myself but their food is delicious. Oh must I mention that their pricing is so freaking affordable - the whole family Can eat here for less than $40!!! Give them a try and put them on your rotate list.

Went with wife on a Saturday night about 7pm. It was a weekend and bike week- I expected some…read morecrowds. Place was empty. Like empty. No cars and no one inside. Almost didn't go in. Went in- greeted warmly. Place large and clean. Smelled good. Menu looked great. We ordered and food Lito and out in about 5 minutes. Food was really good and everyone was so gracious. Waiter commented they had 3 cooks on duty and didn't know where everyone was at. Worked out well for me- fast service and quick delivery of great hot food! I'll go back- you should too.