My guilty pleasure and I do usually walk out of a Chinese buffet feeling like I shouldn't have had…read morethat last plate of food. That was not the case after my visit to Dragon Palace. I spent about an hour here, slowly eating and enjoying. I didn't gorge because the steam tables were well maintained and the food coming out from the kitchen was fresh. The sushi display was excellent and I did have a bit of that, even though the rice balls were rather large compared to the fish with it. Still, overall a filling and tasty meal. The dining room could use a refresh and many of the chairs are a bit cracked. The restroom was not especially clean but clean enough. I had a good dinner. [Review 648 of 2025 - 4135 in North Carolina - 24209 overall]

Surprisingly the food are amazing, fresh and real authentic chinese food and there are so many…read moreselection. I didn't expect to have a good chinese buffet here considering I'm from CA and Houston where I am used to a good chinese food. I don't see why people give low rate review. This is a very good Chinese food for a small town. Service are good and the place is nice and clean.

Every time I'm anywhere near Rutherfordton, my car basically takes the exit on its own because it…read moreknows what time it is -- Thai time. Hands down the best Thai food in all of NC... and who would've guessed it'd be coming out of a small town like Rutherfordton. Plot twist of the century. From appetizers to the main dishes, you literally cannot go wrong. It's so good we went twice in one week, which my stomach fully supported and my diet absolutely did not. Worth it. The flavors slap, the portions are perfect, and the staff treats you like you accidentally wandered into your friend's house for dinner. Enough said -- if you like good Thai food, this place is a mandatory life experience. See you guys next time I'm in the area... which, let's be honest, will probably be sooner than I should admit.

Amazing food - best Pad Thai I have ever had. Small place. If you have to wait for seating - do…read moreit. Great service with fresh ingredients in all dishes.

Surprisingly after the other reviews in my experience, all hibachi, noodles and lemon pepper…read morechicken wings are all so tasty, salmon even cooked perfectly, seems like the chef worked at a great hibachi place before. Generous portion for a good price and the lady was very nice. Maybe If they focus on the hibachi menu without sushi and put some life in the decor, their menu could be a super hit.

This is our to go to place in the area when we want some great Chicken wings or Japanese food…read more The place is super clean and the owners are always cleaning the floors and wiping things down. They always greet you when you come in and make you feel welcomed. If you stop here try the Chicken wings with their Habanero Sauce more mild its very good!!! My husband likes the steak and mushrooms , they always cook it the way he wants it. And he also loves the scallops with mushrooms, they are really huge and very good. I have also had both meals as well and they are awesome! The only thing you have to be careful is asking for anything extra, they do charge approx $1 for a side of hot sauce, we like extra sauce on our wings and that's the only complaint we have. Its not a fancy restaurant, you can take your family and its not that expensive. Another must try is the Cheese Wontons!!! They are so good and the sauce they come with is great!! This is a must go to place! Check them out!! A hidden Gem!!

Some friends wanted to go to an all you can eat buffet and I hadn't been to one in a long time so I…read morewas down to go. We found this place. The buffet was ok. My friends pointed out the Squid salad to which I happily went back for seconds on. I also got their Mei Fun, Spinach stuffed in Phylo dough, green beans, and shrimp. It was good. We all were satisfied and full by the end of the night. Mom wasn't thrilled about the cookies as she was hoping for the almond variety but they only had the Palmier kind which she said was ok. Even though online it stated that they were open until 9pm, they were removing food from the bar and cleaning the floors before 8pm. Maybe because of the Super Bowl or because they weren't busy? Not sure. Before we left they asked us if we wanted any drinks to-go and they provided them. Thanks for feeding us after a long day.

You get full very quickly ! It has everything you could want when going to a Chinese restaurant…read more.. again it's VERY FILLING ... the food is amazing

Was craving some hibachi with sweet carrots like I got when I was growing up. The drive thru is so…read moreconvenient!! A employee comes outside and takes your order then you pull up to pay & receive your order. I got hibachi steak & shrimp with zucchini & onions. My coffin got hibachi steak and chicken. I asked for sirracha and was asked if 3 was enough I said yes. Unfortunately when I opened up the bag when I got home it was just a very small amount of sirracha. The carrots were great!! The shrimp was cooked well. The steak was a little tough and small pieces. Not bad overall for the price. Decent enough for small town friendly.

Seriously some of the best Japanese food I've had. This place knocks every other Japanese…read morerestaurant in the county out of the park. Always a kind staff, consistently great food and the interior and exterior are just perfect for a hole in the wall hidden gem like this. I come here at least once a week for the teriyaki chicken and I don't plan on stopping!

Never expected a ramen spot in this little town. What a great surprise! The ramen is excellent and…read morethe staff is very friendly. Looking forward to trying the sushi and more ramen bowls

Very happy to have a sushi restaurant nearby! This was our first try, so we got both sushi and…read moreramen. Our server was sweet, but when asked which ramen she recommended, she said she'd never tried any, but told us the most popular ones. I really think servers should eat the food they're selling or at least try it so they know what it's truly like. She was otherwise a good server. Atmosphere could use a little warmth, but the furniture was nice and looked brand new. I chose the Spicy Maki combo (spicy salmon, spicy tuna and yellowfin sushi) and had miso soup with it. Soup was yummy, although the seaweed pieces were a bit big. Sushi was fresh and yummy. My husband had the Shoyu ramen with pork and really enjoyed it. It came with a ladle that was a bit awkward, but I gave him the soup spoon from my soup after he used a fork to eat the noodles and other chunky ingredients. He enjoyed it, but thought it could use a bit more flavor. House sake is a great deal! We will definitely be back. I look forward to trying some specialty rolls next time!

Kelly's is one of those places that takes you straight back to childhood, the kind of fish camp…read moreyour parents used to pile you into on a Friday night. Family owned since 1960, and you can feel that in every part of the experience. The parking lot was packed when we got there, which is always a good sign. We grabbed a booth and the sweet tea came out right away with a pitcher so you can refill it yourself, which is a small thing but I appreciate it. Ordered the flounder and shrimp and it came piled on a paper platter with fries, slaw, and the hush puppies. And those hush puppies are seriously worth talking about. Big, hot, crispy outside, soft inside. The portions overall are ridiculous in the best way. The seafood platter is a good call if you can't decide, flounder, perch, catfish, deviled crab, shrimp and oysters all on one plate. The slaw is creamy and fresh, not the watery kind. They also had homemade cake slices up front and we grabbed a piece on the way out. There's a warmth and a character to this place that you just can't fake. Glad it's still here.

Popular local fish house conveniently located on US74. Parking can be a little tight when busy…read more Orders are taken immediately after entering, using a large menu board behind the hostess's stand. There is little time to consider the choices when busy, and locals who know what they want proceed quickly, first timers may end up rushing their order and choose poorly. Payment is taken at a separate counter, and tips are solicited before you have received your food. Avoid choosing a table near the exit as it can be drafty and has lots of foot traffic. Drink cups are provided for self serv beverages. Food is delivered hot and fresh from the kitchen. There is a large variety of primarily fried seafood choices, with mostly fries and slaw for sides; baked potatoes don't seem to be offered. Entrees are offered in small and large sizes, and portions are large, with mounds of fish, fries and hush puppies on each plate. The dining area can be crowded and noisy, especially when returning for refills to the busy drink dispensers. If you need a to-go box, you will find them there. Overall, this bustling restaurant offers large portions in return for minimum service. Entrees are in the $15 -$20 range despite the do-it-yourself nature of the dining room. If you want table service this is not your place!

we love soulisas! it's always a staple for my husband and i. just recently we went for a light…read morebirthday lunch. we started out with the spring rolls which you can never go wrong with. and then we decided to try the "perfect bites" they were sooo yummy. nice buttery salmon topped with salmon roe and ponzu sauce. definitely worth a try. for our main we shared the seafood drunken noodles at a 4 spice level and it was perfectly cooked. the shrimp and scallops were awesome. our server was phenomenal. he was very informative and helpful about choices. and of course the ambiance is always so nice. it's always such a relaxing place to eat.

Our first visit with friends who are regulars. This is their nearby Thai and I would be a frequent…read morediner here too were it closer to home. It's 40 minutes away. But for Landrum to have a decent Thai restaurant (and they have sushi) is a big deal. I'm reviewing 3 stars for now, did not get to try the sushi and other menu items. The restaurant is situated in the middle of the block set in the quaint, small downtown of Landrum. The sushi is prepared in the back, in an open sushi style traditional display, but no seating right there. The restaurant is clean, moderately bright, and the tables can be arranged for parties of 8, we were four. I did think the tables were a little too close together. During our meal, an adjacent four top was seated and while they were not disturbing us, the tiny waitress was bumping into me as she took their order or delivered food, enough so that I had to be aware of it so as to not accidentally wave an arm and knock a drink or plate from her hand. Our service was attentive. Pricing is reasonable for food, but I did think $14 for an 8 ounce hot sake was steep. I tried the Larb Gai level 6 and the presentation and arrangement of the dish made it easy to eat as lettuce wraps with crisp iceberg and the fresh flavors. It was well balanced and the right heat but slightly dry. A side container of a couple of additional tablespoons of the Thai dressing would be a good idea. My Tom Yum Soup entree size was ample enough for leftovers. It is very flavorful but on the sweet side comparatively to many other TY soups I've had. My protein choice was chicken and heat level 6 of 10. It seemed that everyone's dishes were slightly hotter than expected, even our friends who regularly order the same dishes felt that way. My 6 was more like an 8 and I'm a hot head eater. This often happens as variance in pepper heat in stir fry or in chef to chef variance in spice profile. I would suggest order lower and adjust up to your taste. We arrived early, 5:15 and left 7:15 and were not rushed. The restaurant was moderately busy as it was a Friday. I'm told reservations are recommended. 3 stars means "A-OK" and that is where this landed. No disappointments and also no stand out experiences, but we would dine here again.