Came here for Mother's Day dinner with a large group so we were seated in a smaller side room. Then…read morejust yesterday we came again with our granddaughter and ate in the main room. Food and service were excellent both times, despite how busy they were. Granddaughter always likes their miso soup, fried rice and chicken with broccoli. We love their sushi and sashimi. Everything always tastes freshly made, served at appropriate temperatures and are visually appealing. This place has turned out to be our go to for reliably good food, safe sushi and great service.

Been coming here for years with our kids - one of their favorite restaurants. Regularly get the…read moreCarolina roll, other sushi, bento boxes, General Tso's chicken, and pot stickers. A family favorite.

My husband and I love this place! The food is excellent, the service is usually quick and most of…read morethe servers are super friendly. It has a very casual vibe so you can go without worrying about how you're dressed.

Monsoon has been a long-time favorite for our family, however we went there for our granddaughter's…read morebirthday (her absolute favorite) on July 21st. It was a total disappointment. The garlic fried rice was very dry with very little garlic flavor, the zucchini and onions were flavorless and overdone and the tempura shrimp were cold and limp. The service was good but it didn't make up for the poor food quality. We will definitely seek other options in the future. Joel's will absolutely be a better choice.

I'm going to give it to you straight--as always…read more This joint hasn't been open long but the demand is high! And there is a reason for that. It's called Teriyaki Madness--the thing people love but it's rarely brought up in conversation (Teriyaki, not madness). How often do you hear someone say, "Hey! Don't you love Teriyaki Chicken?" Does this happen at church? On a phone call? On the train? With the Uber driver? The answer is no. But we all love Teriyaki! At least 97.3% of us. I have only ordered the Chicken Teriyaki with Noodles (a little extra on pricing). The Chicken Teriyaki was great! The noodles were good but only because they somehow vibed with the Chicken. To put this in perspective, the Chicken Teriyaki was like MJ and the noodles were like Pippen. I'll try the Steak with Rice next time. Tbh, the prices are a little high, but I did order the noodles on the junior size to sample so not the best value, and the noodles cost extra. In other words, you don't want Chicken with Pippen. You want Chicken or Steak with Rice. Disclaimer: No offense to Scottie Pippen. He played a huge role in their championships. Overall, Teriyaki Madness is called Teriyaki Madness for a reason. If the noodles were great, it would be called Noodle Factory or Noodletasia or Wadoodle My Noodle. It's a when-in-Rome kind of thing. Never been to Rome but you know what I mean. If not, you can Google it. And the staff is great. They are not rude at all. A few of them might be shy but just be kind and they will open up. The staff is actually great. Recommended!

been past here dozens of times thinking the last thing we need is another rendition of instant…read moreasian fusion... surprise!! it looks like somebody actually gets teriyaki! for the nikkeijin Teriyaki Madness is the cultural equivalent of Lexington BBQ or an NYC-pizza joint; the take-out version of what home cooking was when obaa was cooking at home. not exactly japanese food but american foods prepared for the japan-ish palate: well seasoned moisty chickens (or beefs, or veggies) plus plenty of cabbagey goodness on a pile of white rice just like God intended. in my mother's house we had petite makis on the side instead of crispy egg roll but these are a fair trade :-) ample portions, efficient service, friendly staff, and they've got fork-chops! they're like chop sticks on one end and a fork on the other, better than a spork because, well, you know... "sticks" and way more orientaller. if only we could manage to get hold of an Orion...

Decided to Yelp this last minute as We were starving after going on a date to the Lazy 5 Ranch. You…read morecan never go wrong with Asian. I'm obsessed with their food and culture tremendously!! This place received excellent reviews and seemed star worthy, so we went. As soon as we walked in, the young ladies at the front were smiling, friendly and professional. But the food was not what I expected. Some sushi rolls didn't have much of a taste which seemed very odd to me. Then some were really good. Crab rangoons were literally nothing special, so wouldn't get those again. I am not sure if we would return. If we did, I would only try the Ramen next.

First time at this location but I've been to the old location many years ago. Food is almost as…read moregood as before. Enjoyed the shrimp pad thai but wish it could've been spicier or I had the choice to ask for it to be spicier. The Singapore noodles was very good. Lots of flavor and the curry was very mild. Husband's wok hei rice noodles wasn't what he expected - he thought it would be long noodles - but he enjoyed it too. The soup noodles, dumplings and sushi were great as well. I had hot ginger tea that was already sweetened. It was very sweet. I would not have ordered it had I known that it came that way. I drink my teas, hot or cold, unsweetened so I did not finish it. Service was outstanding. The place was busy but we got our food quickly. Servers were visible and available. There's no sound dampening or soft surfaces to absorb the noise so it's pretty loud esp when they're busy. This isn't a place I could sit around and have a nice conversation while enjoying the food. It's just too noisy. Next time we'll just order takeout.

Delicious food and great service! Good options for kids too. Casual atmosphere. Would highly…read morerecommend.

Tried it first the first time, the wait to be seated wasn't very long. The waiter was friendly and…read moreattentive, the food was very good and fresh. The ambiance was nice for a good quiet dinner. We will return.

Despite some other recent reviews we really enjoyed the sushi we tried, tasted fresh and the sauces…read morewere very good. Also really enjoyed the hibachi/teriyaki steak dinners we had, I felt like it was a good portion of food for the price. Drinks were super affordable and also tasted good. Our server was kind and attentive, also recommended the sushi roll we chose. We have a couple more I look forward to trying as well. I thought the seating arrangements were a little odd for the space but it's not cramped or anything. Restaurant is clean and nice lighting, I hate when it's super bright and you feel like you're sitting under a spotlight. Also liked that they have fans for their outdoor area if that's more your style. Look forward to going back, sad I hadn't tried sooner as I always tan next door.

The beef pho and sushi from this place isn't that great. The sushi is poorly made and It's pretty…read morebland. my family and I were very disappointed. I don't think it's worth spending money on.

I was nicely greeted and given a table asap, the food came out quick and fresh, the drinks were…read moreamazing; the staff were so great, my waiter was Ahliya, she was great with handling my evening at BaoBao, i give this a 10/10 would come back .

Tried this place for the first time last week and it was better than expected…read more Everything was great. Veggies and spinach bun was a shareable appetizer of 2 buns. Kind of reminded me of the texture of spanakopita in a bun. They were generously filled and delicious. Yangzhou fried rice had a mix of scallops, shrimp, chicken and veggies. Portion was huge, husband could barely finish it. I ordered spicy wonton in chili oil, and mini spare ribs in black bean sauce dim sum. Loved them both. Seasonings and spice level were perfect. I'd order those again. We also got a selection of dumplings - pork and veggie shumai, steamed potstickers, and crystal shrimp dumplings. Loved all of them. I love the relaxed vibe here. Our server was attentive, professional and gave us space to enjoy our meal with minimum interruptions. We were greeted when we arrived and she waved goodbye when we left. While dining, I saw quite a number of takeout orders picked up by customers and dashers, which is something we'll definitely do in the future. The dining area and bar are in one big room with huge windows that make the space feel spacious and light. Even tho it's one big room, tables aren't crammed together. Music is low enough to talk at normal volume. We really enjoyed our first time here, plan to eat here again and highly recommend it if you haven't been.

I've been here quite a few times and it's always a good experience! This time we sat at the bar,…read morewhich had a great atmosphere, and the service was very good throughout our visit. We ordered the edamame along with a few sushi rolls, which were the California Roll, Spider Crab Roll, and Spicy Crunchy Roll. Everything was delicious! We also had a couple of drinks, and the Purple Rain was definitely my favorite. I've been here multiple times and typically never leave disappointed. The sushi is always good, and I also love their Pad Thai. Will be coming back! :)

I created a Bento Box with Mongolian beef as the entrée and the Philly Roll as the 4-piece sushi…read more It also included edamame and cucumber salad. The server was accommodating when I asked to change tables because there was a squirrel outside that was a little too close for comfort. The food took a little longer than expected to come out, but the waitress assured me that it would be out soon. Overall, the food was as expected, and this was my second time visiting. If you'd like, I can also make it sound more polished and professional, more casual, or more like a Yelp/Google review.

I used to come here frequently about 5 years ago but the quality has gone down since then. The…read morequality of the beef in the Lo Mein and the pork in the tonkotsu was not good. The flavor of the broth in the ramen was also not as flavorful as before. Also, my friend asked for a shoyu egg but got a regular boiled egg instead. Otherwise, the place has very cute decor and despite being small has a decent amount of seats including a back area with additional seating. The service was also decent and efficient.

I live on the North side of Charlotte. Tip of it, to be exact. I'm about 15-20 mins away from…read moreBirkdale Village, give or take depending on traffic. I love sushi, & Kung Foo Noodle has some of the best in the area. The Lemon drop roll is my favorite. Since I normally get take out, this time I dined in & to my pleasant surprise, they serve chicken wings. I ordered some of those this go round as well as the rolls. Everything came out fresh, wings steaming hot, sushi super fresh. It was a packed house but the serve was still pretty good given the circumstances. Great food!

It all started with missing white rice…read more I had been working all day and hadn't consumed Chinese food in about a year. I love Chinese food but I have been paying off debt like Al Capone wanted his loan-shark money back, which led to me going from 27.3k to currently 1.8k on my Discover within a year. This background is to let you know why I haven't been eating a lot of Chinese food. It has nothing to do with sodium. But this is about wonton soup, sesame chicken, lo mein, white rice, and a drunk guy (not me). All of the food items listed above were solid. And they are always solid across the board. I wouldn't put this restaurant as #1 for any of those individual items in Lake Norman but I do put them #1 for all food as a whole. In other words, Jin Jin has the best wonton soup but you only get four wontons and they aren't as good at other stuff, and it just doesn't seem as clean--Huang's Chef is impeccably clean. Huang's China Bistro in Cornelius has the best sesame chicken but their lo mein and wonton soup aren't quite as good (still very good though). Lotus on River Hwy (Rt 150) has the best lo mein but not quite as good on the other stuff (but still very good). Huang's Chef (Mooresville) is a solid 9.0 across the board so it's where I order most. But the time prior to this one, I drove all the way to Huntersville and they forgot my white rice. This isn't a major issue but it kind of does ruin the experience after spending $30 for one person on dinner. Fortunately, they gave me a free pint of wonton soup the next time I went in. I was so excited to eat their food again that I ordered when driving by and had to wait. While outside and thinking I was alone on the strip-mall sidewalk, I practiced pronouncing "Huang's Chef." In order to do it, you need to inhale 5% on the "Huah" sound and exhale 95% on the "Wang" sound. I was getting good at it and repeating, "Huah-Wang's Chef ... Huah-Wang's Chef" while pacing, but a dude from from Marty's Bar popped out to smoke a cigarette and looked at me funny. "Just practicing," I said while nodding to indicate all was normal. "For what?" he laughed. I could tell he was one of those friendly drunk guys. "Huah-Wang's Chef." He walked over to cut the distance between us in half and laughed while taking a drag of his cigarette. Tall and skinny guy mid-60s with scruff and loose clothes that fit his personality. "Huah-Wong's Chef," he said. "No," I corrected. "It's Wang." "No it ain't," he cackled. "It's Wong." "That would be the Cantonese version. That's not correct." "I don't eat cantaloupes." He just started cracked up at his own joke, which wasn't funny, but then funny because of how much he enjoyed it. Then he continued, "What if we just put it together and start our own Chinese restaurant called Wang-Wong!" Bar guys always talk about things like this but know they will never follow through, and I didn't want to start a Wang-Wong Chinese restaurant with a scruffy-looking drunk guy. I had the perfect out anyway because Huang's Chef told me 15 minutes and it was about that time. "Good to meet you, but I have to go get my food now at Huah-WANG'S Chef." "Wong!" he cackled again as I walked away. Anyway, I definitely recommend Huang's Chef. It's a good price with solid portions and quality taste across the board. The restaurant itself is one of the cleanest Chinese restaurants I have ever seen, which is always a good sign. Definitely recommended.

The food is really good especially for a late night meal after a night of drinks. Good customer…read moreservice and the ambiance is very chill setting which I love. I got it to go but definitely could see myself dining in the next time.