Happy Bowl

Surprisingly good Asian food here, despite the generic name and unassuming exterior. The Pho and…read morecurry were legit. The crab rangoons were also some of the best I've ever tasted with lots of crab meat stuffed inside. This place has a weird mashup of sit-down and take-out vibes, but seemed clean and there was plenty of seating inside. The employees seemed young, but were nice. They also offer boba teas here.

Pad se ew tasted very off, just a weird sour taste. Food was ready very timely, but it was not what…read moreI would expect on taste.

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Crab Rangoon

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Mr Teriyaki

3.4(48 reviews)

7.0 mi

Very convenient place to get a quick meal food is exceptional. It's located in dalzell arearead more

Has Fresh Food Very friendly environment. clean and Food is always good No complaints and the…read morechicken wings are delicious! Go try them today!

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Bland tasteless chicken and broccoli

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Beef lo mein

Fumi Sushi Grill Buffet

3.8(13 reviews)

0.9 mi

Went back today, still full from it. I'm so full now. This is wayyy my go to place for me and my…read morefamily. My visiting family also. Come on in people, you won't be disappointed ever.

This is by far the best buffet I've eaten at in Sumter. There are so many things to choose from and…read moreit's all good. Many Chinese dishes, fried chicken and fish, ribs, and wings. Food is kept hot. The food is constantly being replaced. The buffet table is kept clean, clean you don't see spilled food. I like that the ice cream is in single serve containers and people don't have to get ice cream from a machine. The price is very reasonable for the quality of the food. I always save room for the banana pudding which is tasty. can't get more southern than that!

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Chaufa Line

4.7(31 reviews)

25.7 mi

Goooood Very good fried rice chicken and the tres Leche was…read morealso good. Thank you it was good

Love this place! The fried rice is my favorite but every dish I've had is delicious! The owner is a…read morechef from Peru and the food is amazing!

Inside

Lomo Saltado Sandwich: sweet potatoes, onions, plantains on the side

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Wall menu with pictures

Forest Buffet

3.5(24 reviews)

33.2 mi

We visited Forest Buffet for the first time since it was renamed (and remodelled) for Eastern…read moreBuffet & were very impressed with the new layout (perhaps the same owners as Blossom Buffet on Sunset Blvd in West Columbia perchance, as the layout is eerily similar?). As for the quality & variety of food dishes available, whilst it is an improvement on Eastern Buffet's offerings, it falls way short of the excellent selection offered at the aforementioned Blossom Buffet. We will not return - we would rather take the 20 minute drive to Blossom!

This was the best Chinese buffet around. The selections were bountiful. They even had delicious…read morefrog legs, coconut shrimp, and oysters. I was quite impressed with their old school creamy jello desserts, just like my Grandma used to make. My favorite part was the made to order stir fry. I did shrimp, mushrooms, onions, bean sprouts and noodles. It came out amazingly delicious. The set up and decor was very nice. Last, but not least, our waitress was quick to pick up our empty plates. I'd definitely go again to enjoy more of the buffet that I didn't have the chance to partake of.

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Fusion Japanese Steak & Thai Cuisine

4.6(167 reviews)

73.6 mi

This is a popular place during lunch. Have good lunch deals. I ordered the hibachi chicken which…read morecomes with soup, salad veggies and rice. Perfect portion for lunch. Veggies could use a little more seasoning, but everything else is good. Service was great as well.

We are traveling and made a stop in Newberry for the night. We are big Japanese and Thai food fans…read moreso decided to give Fusion a try. We were not disappointed. Everything was amazing. The service was some of the best we have ever had. Everyone was super nice, and it was apparent they had very loyal regulars. We ordered two appetizers (the angel cheese rolls and the golden fried tofu), both were amazing. We also ordered two thai dishes that were phenomenal, some of the best we have had. We are adding Fusion to our list of favorite restaurants and plan to stop in whenever we are traveling this way just to eat here.

The bar and seating area.

Caterpillar sushi.

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Filet mignon and scallops

Andomiro

4.5(74 reviews)

80.2 mi

We were in town for an event and were hungry later in the evening and we found Andomiro on Yelp so…read morewe gave it a shot. I am so sorry but I was so hungry I forgot to take photos of the food. The service and restaurant were great, plenty of booths on one aside and a counter area for walk-ins. I will say, that this was some super legit food, it's a Jamaican and Asian fashion restaurant ( Jamasian) and wow the dishes were beyond good. They curry sauce and jerk chicken were so tasty and spicy in a good way. I loved that the dishes came with plantains and rice with beans. Make sure to give them a try if you're in town.

Amazing experience!…read more I'm vegan and had plenty to choose from. I absolutely recommend the vegan temaki sampler. The mushroom as well as the eggplant were so well seasoned and flavorful. There were so many Asian fusion dishes to choose from. My partner had the Rasta Pasta and loved it. Would absolutely recommend this as a fun alternative to all the seafood places around. A clear standout!

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Yoshi Ramen

4.8(158 reviews)

83.4 mi

Lily provided some of the best customer service I've experienced in a long time. From the moment we…read moresat down, she was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome. She was knowledgeable about the menu, gave excellent recommendations, and made sure our food and drinks arrived quickly and exactly as ordered. Her positive attitude and attention to detail made our entire dining experience feel special and memorable. It's rare to find someone who goes above and beyond the way Lily does. She truly made our visit to Yoshi Ramen enjoyable, and it's one of the main reasons we'll be coming back. If you're dining at Yoshi Ramen, I hope you have Lily as your server. She'll make you feel valued, well taken care of, and leave you with a smile. Outstanding service all around--thank you, Lily!

Eating some quality ramen is always such a blast because it combines a wonderful atmosphere with a…read moredelicious. With it being my first time back in Fort Mill after sometime, I was ecstatic to see this place show up. Upon entrance, the elevated honeycomb seating on the right immediately caught my eye and I knew I had to sit there. The staff was polite in greeting me and provided recommendations after I sat down. For a drink, I decided to try the POKKA Oolong Tea, which was a toss up on whether I'd enjoy it. It was delicious and settled perfectly with all the food. For an appetizer, I decided to get the Tokoyaki which came in a solid portion and tasted great. For my ramen dish, I opted for a house favorite, Spicy Garlic Ramen with a level 2 heat. The whole dish was a perfect balance of tasty topping, well cooked noodles, and a delicious broth. The pork was so tender and of good quality. All in all, this place has such a wonderful atmosphere for grabbing some food by yourself or with friends. The small plates make for perfect sharing and the seating arrangement breeds a feeling of togetherness so often missing from dining experiences. The staff was so kind and helpful, and I even got to learn a bit about the beauty of Indonesia.

Honeycomb Seating

Takoyaki

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Sapporo Miso Ramen

Asian Fusion Grill

4.5(23 reviews)

71.5 mi

A friend recommended their fresh summer rolls filled with shrimp. I decided to stop by and give…read morethem a try. I found the rolls contained very little shrimp. I would estimate maybe two medium shrimp per each roll. The remainder of the roll contained lettuce, fresh herbs, rice noodles and shredded carrots. I think they are not worth the price due to the lack of protein. My sister walked past me eating it and asks "when did you go get a salad?" That goes to show you how much lettuce was within the roll. Lol Customer service seemed attentive, the interior appeared clean. If I return I won't order this again.

I would definitely say to ask questions about the food before ordering the flavor wasn't that…read morestrong like it lacked seasoning which was a little disappointing but it came with a lot of food also was only giving 2 sauces for 2 large plates so that also was disappointing since we asked for extra sauces I came back to add to the review after eating more of the food. I am highly disappointed since there wasn't enough sauce for both plates. The food taste very, very bland.!!!!!

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California Roll

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Steak and chicken bowl

Red Lobster

3.2(58 reviews)

0.3 mi

The place was clean the service was friendly and the food was delish. Crab legs were steamed…read moreperfectly and the rice was nice and fluffy. Try the lobster flat bread !!

I had not been to a Red lobster in over 10 years but due to a limited amount of places to eat at…read moreafter 9pm on a Thursday night while in Sumter I decided to give it a try. My 88 year old father in law comes here weekly not sure if it is the boomers sense of dedication or what but they all still stand by this chain. I ordered my food to go online. The curbside to go parking is located across the parking lot and there was like 3 spots to park in. Once I arrived I texted the number of my parking spot. The restaurant looked fairly empty but even after the pick up time no one came to my car. I saw other people parking and then going inside to grab their orders. I ended up having to go inside to get my order, upon walking in a young lady handed me my bag. The inside looked clean and the environment was casual. My order included grilled Mahi, broccoli and brussel sprouts with a added skewer of shrimp. The veggies were the stars of the meal the Brussel Sprouts were very good and the broccoli was fresh and cooked well. The shrimp were decent a tad dried out but not bad. The grilled Mahi was not good, it looked like it was grilled in water and had an awful smell from what ever was used to grill it. I took a few bites and the fish was flavorless and the smell was so overwhelming that I couldn't eat the rest. Even the cheese biscuits were mediocre. Amongst the many dying chains Red lobster is definitely on life support. I'm not sure how long a reputation can keep a business open but the food is not what it used to be. I wouldn't come back.

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Harry S.

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8 years ago

A group of us ate at Happy Bowl and had a very nice and good meal. I enjoyed the spring rolls and a Special Bowl of Sesame chicken. Everything tasted yum. Large portions. Clean, friendly place. Will be going back. read more

Jason M.

289

10

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2 years ago

Good good good goo good damn good Good good good goo good damn good Good good good goo good damn good Good good good goo good damn good

Sarah W.

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2 years ago

The food was fabulous. The atmosphere is tiny, but the food more than made up for it.

Kimberly M.

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11 months ago

Great food and service! Very kind people. I will be going back when I am in the area.

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