Very clean restaurant Pleasing astetic…read more Very welcoming We got the soy garlic absolutely phenomenal the spicy soy chicken bites yes please and then the crispy hot saucy All 3 Were Just Way better than expected. Highly recommend killer flavor profiles.

Plentiful, flavorful but be sure to say sauce on the side for your fried rice bow lunch speciall…read more It was drowned in sauce and I dont even do sauce. The lunch special said fried rice, no mention of teriyaki sauce.

After being sick for a week, I was looking forward to eating something other than soup and decided…read moreto visit Charcoal Chicken in Loehmann's Plaza. I hadn't eaten there in over five years, so I was hoping the food was still as good as I remembered. My visit was on a Friday evening, around 6:00 or 6:30 PM. The dining room was relatively quiet, with only two other customers present, and I was immediately greeted upon walking in. I asked the cashier about the new menu item, the "Lamb Chops." He described them as pan-fried, noting that an order includes two to three nice-sized chops and comes with two sides. I decided to order the lamb chops to go, selecting the arroz chaufa (fried rice) which was a $1 upcharge and plantains as my sides. I was extremely disappointed when I opened my order and found that I had been served lamb shoulder for $18 and not the lamb chops I expected (typically rib or loin chops). To add to my disappointment the quality of the Lamb was very poor; it was tough, contained an excessive amount of connective tissue and fat, and was ultimately inedible. I ended up having to throw the entire portion away. The arroz chaufa also had inconsistent quality. While the flavor was good, the texture varied significantly, with parts being mushy and overcooked, and others remaining hard and undercooked. The Plantains were cut too thick and were also undercooked. Given the cost and the expectation associated with "Lamb Chops," I was extremely unhappy with my meal. I believe the cut of meat served was misrepresented, falsely advertised and the quality was unacceptable. I certainly cannot recommend this item to others and regret not ordering the chicken, which I know your restaurant prepares well.

Best Peruvian chicken in the area!! We've tried other Peruvian chicken spots in the past around…read morethis area but they didn't cut it. This restaurant hit the spot and is so good. The chicken is flavorful and moist paired with the sauces is chefs kiss. The prices are really good too. We got the whole chicken special for $35 and it comes with the sides an a 2ltr soda. It was plenty for my family and we even had leftovers. The staff is friendly and the restaurant had plenty of tables so you can sit down and enjoy your food but we opted for take out and ate at home. We will be back and I want to try the other items on their menu too. Be sure to give this place a try, you won't be disappointed!

TikTok had me in a chokehold... so I FINALLY tried Jollibee! And honestly? I have thoughts!…read more I've seen SO many Jollibee reviews all over TikTok that I couldn't wait to finally try it for myself. Walking in, the atmosphere was clean, pleasant, and BUSY! So if you're going, be prepared to stand in line for a bit. And listen... they actually handed me a buzzer to let me know when my food was ready! I've never gotten a buzzer at a fast-food restaurant before. The wait wasn't terrible, but it was definitely longer than I expected. I ordered the 6-piece chicken bucket with two sides, fries, mashed potatoes with gravy, a peach mango pie, and two drinks for $21. Not a bad deal at all! We got a mix of mild and spicy chicken. I'm definitely a white-meat chicken girl, so I was a little disappointed when my spicy piece was dark meat. It wasn't really my preference, but I will give Jollibee this: THE CRUNCH ON THAT CHICKEN WAS AMAZING! Now let's talk sides... Fries: Cold. Absolutely not. Mashed potatoes: Very little flavor and tasted like boxed potatoes to me. Gravy: NOW THIS had flavor! Definitely the MVP of the sides and perfect for dipping. Peach Mango Pie: Way too sweet for my taste. I couldn't get into it. Overall, Jollibee definitely deserves a try! The chicken crunch alone is worth experiencing, and next time I'd definitely switch up my sides and go with white rice and gravy. I'll also be skipping the dessert. Would I go back? Yes. Am I rushing back? Absolutely not. MY RATING: 5/10 The chicken has potential, the price was reasonable, and I'd try it again--but there's definitely room for improvement with those sides!

Jollibee is comfort food and reminds me of happy times with family and friends. I'm happy they have…read morea location in Virginia Beach. You can't go wrong with their ube or peach mango pie, fried chicken, pineapple juice, and spaghetti. People tend to not realize this is fast food. It's nothing too fancy but it can hit the spot. I love Jollibee's mission and theme of togetherness. Recently, I went in for their Final Fantasy collab since I love that video game series. I loved how cute the packaging and merch were. Our meal box came with free FF x Jollibee stickers and they were so adorable! The design on the cups was super cute too. I usually do online pick up orders, which go smoothly. However, the day I went to sit down was super busy. I think it was the Sunday post-church rush. We waited a little over 30 minutes. I wasn't too upset because I see the staff working hard, and I assumed I just came in at the wrong time. Either way, I'll be back! Take advantage of their rewards system! There's always some promo going on. Plenty of free parking spots in the lot and you there are shops you can walk to.

I chose this restaurant at Town Center to celebrate my birthday. Unfortunately, it turned out to be…read moreone of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had. When we arrived, the restaurant was not busy, yet no one greeted or seated us inspite of the board saying " Please wait to be Seated" . We eventually walked to the counter to place our order. The staff member serving us was cold, unfriendly. Since it was our first visit, we expected at least a warm welcome or some guidance on the menu, but none was offered. We simply ordered what looked appealing. We weren't offered water, after I asked Instead of handing me a glass which she did for everyone,she simply pointed and said, "The water is over there." That interaction made me feel unwelcome. The wait for our food was unreasonably long. I noticed that our meals had already been prepared but were left sitting on the counter instead of being brought to our table. Many other customers appeared frustrated by the delays, especially families with young children who were visibly struggling with the long wait. Throughout most of our visit, we could only see the kitchen staff. There seemed to be no one attending to the dining area or checking on guests. When our food finally arrived, it wasn't even hot. We ordered the half chicken with peri-peri fries and the chicken breast with Brussels sprouts. I could not see any sauce on my food, I ordered Medium sauce, you can see in the picture I posted. My chicken breast was burnt, dry, and had a bitter taste. The sauces were good, especially the Saka sauce, but unfortunately it wasn't enough to make up for the rest of the experience. What disappointed me most was the complete lack of customer service. I later decided to order another item, but there was no one at the counter. After waiting for several minutes without anyone returning, I gave up. To make matters worse, the payment process still prompted for a tip despite the absence of service, which the staff mentioned. Tipping should reflect good hospitality, and unfortunately there was very little service provided during our visit. It was disappointing that my birthday dinner ended this way. I chose this restaurant because of its beautiful atmosphere, but attractive décor alone cannot make up for poor service, long wait times, and food that arrives cold and overcooked. Judging by the reactions of the other diners, we were not the only customers who left disappointed. Sadly, I cannot recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

I had to update this review. Ever since I was introduced to Nando's (by Yelp, mind you), I have…read morebeen a crazy person about it. If I remember this place exists mid conversation (any conversation), I stop to tell the person I'm talking to about it. The food here is so good and so fresh!! They got rid of the peas, and when I asked the waiter about it, no one knew what I was talking about. But from the picture you can see they existed lol. I'm sad about the peas, but this time i discovered a new obsession: their Brussels sprouts. Oh. My. Goodness. I will dream about them. The peri ranch on top of them was just *perfection.* The chicken is always so juicy and freshly made. The char on it smacks every time. You can choose different sauces to dip it in. They're available to bring to your table where the silverware and napkins live. I always get my chicken medium spicy and dip it in the wild herb or the garlic sauce. 10/10. Can you tell I'm obsessed? Come with me to ensure this place never closes. Visit Nandos, you will never be disappointed!

I've been going to M Chicken for over TWO YEARS now, and at this point I'm basically an unpaid…read moreambassador. I've picked up orders for coworkers, friends, and assorted non-believers, all in my ongoing mission to share my guilty pleasure with anyone willing to listen. Most recently, M Chicken catered my 3-year-old's birthday party because apparently my child has already developed excellent taste. His words? "Spicy chicken!" Now, the soy garlic chicken isn't really spicy-spicy, but it does have a little sneaky building heat from the red pepper. It's not going to set your soul on fire, but you may find yourself taking a couple extra sips of water like, "Okayyy, 안녕하세요 heat, I see you." The chicken itself? Crispy, juicy, flavorful, and dangerously easy to keep eating. The snow onion and soy garlic are my absolute go-to flavors. The snow onion sauce is creamy, savory, slightly sweet, and just makes the whole thing feel extra. 너무 맛있어요 -- so delicious! And please do not sleep on the coleslaw. It is probably my favorite side. Slightly pickled, crunchy, tangy, flavorful...basically the perfect cool little sidekick to all that fried chicken goodness. The rice is always on point too. Fluffy little clouds of rice perfection. No sad, sticky, forgotten rice over here. At the birthday party, we had 43 people, and not ONE person had anything bad to say about the chicken. Plenty went back for seconds, which is always the real review. People can lie with words, but they do not lie with a second plate. And somehow, even the fish is divine here. I keep telling myself I'm going to branch out and try more of the menu, but every time I walk in, the chicken starts whispering, "가지 마...come back to me." And apparently I have no self-control. 맛있어요, M Chicken. You win again. If you love crispy chicken, good sauces, and food that makes you immediately start planning your next visit, this place is absolutely worth checking out. Inside is clean, and cute. Service is fast. We ate so fast and so much I got no pics of the food!

The food is the crispiest I have ever had (chicken and gizzards), the fries are good if fresh. The…read moreprice is outrageous but once you taste the food you will see and taste it is worth it. The dining area is decorated nicely nothing face but cute, menus do not match prices at times but the Manager will explain this to you and she is very nice along with her children. I had fried gizzards 3 times last week and truly would enjoy more but I do not want to overload my cholesterol. You will not be disappointed I promise you that....the quantity and quality is absolutely GREAT

Definitely have to give this little mom and pop wing stop a try. Food was FRESH and the wings were…read moredelicious. and the owners were so sweet! I tried them both regular crispy and with the buffalo sauce and both were sooo good. We got the 10 shrimp and 10 wings + fries special for like $28 and it was a big old tray of food. Can't wait to go back and try more sauces.

Wings better then any chain wing place. Meaty wings and good. Kinda remind me of wings I got when…read moreJapan.

I recently visited El Pico de Oro for lunch on a Friday and they did not disappoint. They are…read morelocated in the Lynnhaven mall area of Virginia beach. The restaurant was clean, well-lit, and had plenty of available seating. I ordered the quarter chicken with Peruvian fried rice and sweet plantains. Everything was exceptional; the rice and plantains were cooked perfectly, and while I did think the chicken was slightly salty, it was still very tasty. I also enjoyed the green sauce provided, though the food was flavorful enough on its own. My only minor suggestion is for the staff to ask guests whether they prefer white or dark meat when ordering. Aside from that, the meal was excellent. If you are looking for authentic, great-tasting Peruvian chicken, I highly recommend stopping by El Pico de Oro.

We went to El Pico de Oro with great hope because we love Peruvian food, and the reviews are great…read more The first thing we noticed was that they don't have ceviche on the menu, which probably should have been our first hint that this wasn't going to be the traditional Peruvian experience we were expecting. However, we decided to stay and order lomo saltado, one with white rice, the other with fried rice. To be fair, the food wasn't bad. The flavors were fine, but to us, it just didn't taste like authentic Peruvian food. If you're looking for a quick, casual meal and aren't expecting a traditional Peruvian dining experience, this place may work for you. The place is setup more as a fast food place than a restaurant. You order and pay then sit down. From the short time we were there it looks like they do mostly takeout service rather than dine in and you'll feel it. Unfortunately, based on our experience, this wouldn't be a place we'd return to when looking for Peruvian food.

This is like a take out - eat in restaurant. I opted to eat in and I ordered the shrimp hibachi…read morewith white rice. It came with miso soup. The soup wasn't hot but on the cooler side, wish it was warmer but had the same miso flavor you get every where else. The hibachi shrimp was good. The size of the shrimp was a nice size. It was deveined and cooked well. I always brace myself when it comes to hibachi or teriyaki sauces as places because sometimes it's just too salty but for me it wasn't here. It was good balance. The vegetables weren't overcooked. I had a good meal here and I will definitely be back!!

Upon walking in, it was very quiet. No customers were there. I came with a friend and have been…read moreexcited to try this place since last summer. I just didn't get around to stopping by. I ordered gyoza dumplings as an appetizer and shrimp fried rice as my entrée. I like the fact that the food took a little longer than expected because that let me know that it was made fresh! The appetizer and entrée came all at once. I first tried the dumplings, and they were delicious. They were fried and filled with chicken. The fried rice was also tasty. It came with 8 large sized shrimp, peas, carrots, and eggs. Tasted authentic--not like your typical Chinese food from the corner. You can definitely taste the freshness. Seasoning wasn't overwhelming. It was perfect. The establishment was clean including the bathroom. The only thing is that the older lady that served us never smiled. Not once.

Pics from my previous review that I forgot to post for Wingstop. The restaurant was clean. 3 stars.read more

You guys this food was way above my expectations. It was so good I never paused to take a picture …read more My wings tasted fresh, just enough spice/flavor and my fries were omg so so good. I love the Holland road location and this will be my new go to one vs the one off Lynnhaven.

Charcoal Chicken is one of those places where the flavor hits before you even take the first bite…read more The chicken is smoky, juicy, well-seasoned, and full of that delicious charcoal-grilled flavor that makes you want to keep going back for more. The black beans are yummy and packed with flavor, although for my personal taste, I'd love them drained just a little more because they can be pretty juicy. Now the fajita veggies? Those make my bowl SING. They add the perfect bite and flavor, and the plantains are cooked to absolute perfection--sweet, caramelized, and dangerously easy to keep eating. My only downside is that this meal could definitely be a little healthier. The chowfuh/fried rice can sometimes be pretty heavy on the oil, and the plantains can be oily as well. Delicious? Absolutely. Diet food? Ehhh...we're not going to lie to ourselves. If you love GOOD, flavorful food, definitely check Charcoal Chicken out. If you're on a diet...just eat a few bites off your friend's plate and mind your business. Its a basic grab and go atmosphere, they do have about 12 cafeteria like tables inside. Its clean.

It was open on Thanksgiving!…read more The customer service is okay. The menu is big with lots of options. I ordered the beef stew with white rice and beans. It was good. The container was not good for travel, glad we were eating inside and not taking the food with us. I'd go back, the prices were reasonable and the food was decent.