Everything was fresh and delicious. The rice was cooked well. Sauces were tasty. Great topping…read moreoptions.

I absolutely enjoyed this place I ended up going twice in one weekend. I created my own bowl with 2…read morescoops of protein which was tuna and salmon. The cost was about $16 but I added avocado which is extra. Please be patient as only one guy seemed to be working but he was very nice and knowledgeable of all the offerings. I recommend this place and definitely will be back.

Great poke spot!…read more Came on Thursday to grab poke to go. They were super friendly and hospitable when my bride was asking questions, and offered her the chance to sample. The flexibility in ordering the amount of protein portion for BYOB and the unlimited options for toppings was right down our alley. They were so accommodating for my bride, asking her if she wanted items on the side for items she was unsure (she goes to poke because I like it :) We both really enjoyed our bowls and this is our new "go to" for poke. Navigation to get a parking spot could be a challenge, but once you figure it out...it's fine.

I spotted an ad for Koibito on Facebook for BOGO poke bowls. So when Mrs. K. said she wanted poke,…read morewe headed to Koibito. Parking here is interesting. There are a few street spots for takeout and then a garage that seems to require payment. I never did figure that out. Poke was great. We tried the "First Timer's Bowl" and the "Tuna Bowl", both of which were good portions with a nice variety of flavor and texture with a good portion of fish. You can also build your own. Prices were decent considering that this is a few ounces of sushi-grade fish with lots of toppings. A nice meal, very enjoyable, perhaps a little steep if you were actually buying two. But with the BOGO? Yes, that's pretty darned awesome and now that we've been here, we'll be back. [Review 2394 of 2024 - 3853 in North Carolina - 23407 overall]

Tasty options, loads of food, good portions and the seaweed salad is tasty. Service was quick and…read morewith a smile and optimist hall is always a vibe

Had lunch with friends today at Optimism Hall and we all got entrees from different places to…read moreshare. It was pretty busy inside which is pretty normal for a Saturday. There was about a 15 min wait to get this Sushi Burrito. Overall, this was tasty but not something that I would order again.

This was a new spot for me and I was definitely impressed…read more Although the line during lunch may look intimidating it moves fast. Creating your own bowl is the way to go. I chose tuna and shrimp and rice and greens, with some additions. The tuna and shrimp were both cooked well and I love the seaweed salad I added. I did half rice half greens and I personally would have liked more greens. Overall, I really enjoyed and will be back for a gran and go healthier lunch!

An uptown must try if you are craving sushi/poke bowl! You can expect to pay $15 for a regular…read morebowl, depending on what you get. They load up your bowl with various toppings to choose from. I love that this place gives you chunks of fish, compared to smaller pieces at other places I've tried. Beware - this place gets packed for lunch time! If you are on a time crunch, placing an online order pick up is fairly easy. Every time I have done so, my bowl is ready to picked up on the counter. They are very fast and efficient!

Met 2 other folks here for some sushi. Love the cozy atmosphere. Walls are a warm green and lots…read moreof booths. 2 of us got the crispy tuna rice, I love the texture and the flavor. It's served slightly warm with a tiny jalapeno and a dash of chili hot sauce on each piece. I got the Summer roll ($16) and loved it. It was shrimp tempura, lobster salad, mango slices, and chili sauce. I also got the lychee vodka sake tini ($15) and it was delicious. The other 2 gals loved their rolls also. Our waiter was good about checking on us, but I did have to flag him down to get regular soy sauce. Only light soy sauce is available on the table. Free Parking is in a garage directly behind the restaurant. Definitely will return !

If I had known Konnichiwa's rating was a 90.0 before walking in, I probably would have opted out --…read morebut I had already been seated and ordered a glass of wine, so I decided to give it a fair chance. Unfortunately, the experience fell short in several areas. Given the location, you'd expect the service to be A1. Instead, I was highly disappointed. Our server was friendly enough and did share the popular items, which I appreciated, but the follow-through from the kitchen didn't match the expectations that were set. I went with the recommended Panther Roll, and it was not at all what I expected -- it came out half-baked and lacking in both flavor and presentation. The crab Rangoons were even more concerning; they were fried in what tasted like old oil, leaving a heavy greasy aftertaste. The batter itself didn't seem right, and overall they were difficult to enjoy. I've worked in the hospitality industry for seven years and recently started writing reviews to offer honest feedback that can help restaurants improve. I genuinely dislike writing negative reviews, but this visit left me no choice. Konnichiwa has the potential to be a hit with a more engaged, enthusiastic staff, consistently hot food, and some attention to kitchen maintenance -- especially the fryer and oil. I hope this feedback is helpful, and I truly believe with a few adjustments, the experience could be much better.

What a cool spot! I just discovered this place last weekend when I was trying to go to a Resident…read moreCulture to pick up a couple of their Cumulo drinks. I parked in the garage connected to the shops and they validate here for 2 hours with purchase. Lots of nice vendors here - pizza, ice cream, resident culture, specialty cheese, and a couple boutique stalls. I will definitely be back for the pizza and ice cream, pizza smelled great and the ice cream looked delicious. I found the drinks I was looking for at Resident Culture. I think they are a bit more expensive here, maybe because of the location. But service was fast and friendly and I'm looking forward to coming back when I have more time to hang out! @azfitfoodfun

This is a public food hall with a couple different food Vendors. To be exact 2 sold food, 1 was a…read moretie dying station, 2 only sold alcohol, and the rest sold sweets. This food hall is small and doesn't offer free parking you're looking at $10-$17 depending on when you go. The restrooms were not the best but usable. Over all I would give the food hall itself a 2 but what food I got from a vender really increased it. Chop Chop Red Pot- The lady was super nice and very professional when answering all our questions. Service was 5 out of 5 Food was on the pricy side Kids grilled cheese $10 it's bland but for kids 4 out of 5 BBQ pulled pork $12 nice BBQ sauce and loved the bun 5 out of 5 Smashed burger $15 kinda messy very saucy 4 out of 5 There are no sides but the taste was well done but I can't say it was worth the price. Chop Chop would get a 4 out of 5 Bringing 7th street food hall to 3 out of 5 total.

This place just blew me away... It's hard to find a place that not only has 10/10 food but also…read more10/10 staff. Firstly it was prom night and we got caught up at photos so we were late to our original reservation time. The front desk staff were so accommodating and made sure to still get us a good table in less than 5 minutes even while being busy. Our server, Gwen, was AMAZINGGG and made our first time experience at this restaurant 100/10. I could go on and on about how great she was. You can tell this place puts a lot of thought and care into who they hire, everyone was so freaking nice! As we were leaving they even took care of our parking fee. By far my new favorite restaurant and I will definitely be coming back (and asking for Gwen)

Catalina is one of the most consistent restaurants in town, across the board. First, the restaurant…read moreis beautifully decorated, lots of seating (indoors and outdoor), with a nice bar area. Peter was our server and he was top notch-great recommendations and made sure to check on us throughout. I had the Strawberry Sangria, and my friend had the lavender lemonade mocktail-10/10 We tried the burrata on Peter's recommendation and not only was it delicious but it was the perfect size to share and not get too full. For entrees, we split the seafood pasta and the lasagna. Fresh pasta, fresh seafood, meaty lasagna. The portions are nice and we both went home with doggie bags. They also gave my friend a card and an ice cream sundae for her birthday. She was shocked and it was a really nice surprise for her. Bonus-they validate parking for the deck next door. Thank you for a wonderful meal!

What a great place this was. Best food hall I've ever been to. This was definitely a foodie…read moreexperience. I went to Botiwalla. I wrote a separate review for that one, which was out of your mind amazing, and when I come back, there are so many other places I have to try. There's an Italian place that makes noodles from scratch every day, so that's my goal for the next visit. My husband had a Cuban sandwich, and he said that was the best he's ever had. Everywhere there was great, comfortable seating with beautiful hanging boho plants that just gave a nice natural and calm touch to the environment.

While visiting the Carolina's at the start of 2026, we decided to do a short day trip to Charolette…read moreand ended up at Optimist Hall. As a New Yorker we have our share of markets/food halls and OH fits the familiar script, with a slightly smaller footprint than what I've experienced. What never seems to change is that securing seating can be a challenge because all spots are "prime" real estate and the abundance of choices is an indecisive person's nightmare. Nonetheless, to all the foodies at heart those are just minor details for mere mortals... lol. We managed to grab a larger enough table and everyone circled until we made our individual choices and then returned to our central meeting spot to break bread and indulge in all of our finds. We enjoyed several of the eateries we experienced and I was particularly intrigued by the plant store (albeit kinda pricey). Return is a no brainer especially for the places that were most memorable. Just A Note: Parking is not free, payment is required. Please not depending on the time of day it can be crowded so securing a spot will require patience.

After some really great dining experiences in South and uptown, it's time to rate Jinya Ramen Bar…read moreas one of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte. I've cleaned up every Ramen bowl!! My to-go Ramen was always a Tonkatsu black. So satisfying with the perfect pork katsu and egg. I took a server's recommendation for the creamy spicy vegan with added chicken wontons and Brussels sprouts. That is my new favorite!! When I want a change of pace, the Birria with extra lime is amazing. Yep, Mexican-Japanese ramen is delicious!! To balance all the noodles, I like veggies for apps, so I start with the eggplant or the broccolini (the best broccolini I've ever had), and I can throw some into the ramen bowl as well. And the cocktails!!! Lycheetini, Ringo Mule, and the smoky old-fashioned are hits every time. Lastly, the kid's meals are the best. My kids love Jinya!!! They get ramen, fried chicken, rice with pork, orange slice, ice cream and a lollipop. It's the best kids meal out there, and I pick off their plates. The atmosphere is nice, with lively sounds and nice designs, friendly servers, and cool Ramen bowls. I want their bowls. It's a great spot to leave full and satisfied!

The food here is so authentic and fresh, the inside of the restaurant is so nice relaxing and…read morebeautiful with plenty of seating options including a bar. On top of great food and comfortable seating the staff is so kind and welcoming we will definitely be back!

Neighborhood joint. I eat here often…read more What I recommend - * Pad Thai * Fried rice * Tom Yum soup * Moo Ping * Mango Sticky Rice * Any of the sushis * Papaya salad

Open on the later side, Deejai is as you'd expect from the name, a good pick for a carberific…read morenoodle dish or, on the lighter side, a veggie sushi roll. Our table of four rolled up right before closing (15 min late to our reservation) and we were able to be seated with a gentle reminder that the kitchen would be closing soon (totally understandable). We were taken care of swiftly and didn't feel rushed at all (we tried to be considerate. We were one of two or three tables at this point of the night). I've had takeout from here before and liked it (one of the Thai dishes). My veggie sushi roll when I dined was perfect. Service was perfect. The only thing I wished for was a few more vegan options on the menu as I expect a little more variety at an Asian fusion restaurant. Cute front patio set up too, when al fresco dining is on the brain.