We went in for a late lunch and we were not disappointed. The restaurant was very clean and quiet…read morewith relaxing music playing quietly. Quick, friendly, patient service. We had calamari and bang bang shrimp as well as the steak tepanyaki, which reminded us of hibachi. All were very good!

Smoothly very bland strange tasting broth and dipping broth for shrimp? I live in Yokohama for 4…read moreyears and this has no flavor I can remember. Shrimp were like rubber could not even chew them up they seem to be store-bought really they're so bad right now even I look at them and they're terrible. The l Yokohama ramen was covered in terms of pork which was the main thing in the ramen the noodles were cold hard to eat and no flavor no soups in it one piece of seaweed about the size of a silver dollar. Overall I am completely disappointed and every part of the meal I do have one good compliment which is I left my wallet on the counter and return to find it in the same place which was good I just wish it would have been placed to the side so nobody could walk up and kick it. It was my fault for doing that but I really appreciate the person. I just returned my so-called Japanese food from last night because I have health condition I could not make it back out but it was so bad I had to take it back. The owner starts yelling at me so does the lady saying I fresh cooked all this there's no way in hell that was tempura shrimp and fresh cooked it was store-bought and I know what store-bought shrimp looks like and I'm going to bring him back a sample of it but neither one of them are from Japan at River bend in Japan and it doesn't even taste Japanese and most of the reviews I read thinking it's a Chinese place Chinese food doesn't take like this Japanese food doesn't take like this. The man continued to argue with me about how good it was in San he cooked it fresh he did not cook it there was only the woman in there and she was trying to say she didn't cook it and I walked back there to see it and she was cooking. Very disappointed he gave me half my money back which is not good business he has no understanding of Japanese culture at all people don't treat people like that in Japan I don't treat like people like that because I always felt like I was Japanese. Very disappointing

We were in town and let Yelp guide us and we were not disappointed. This is a small mostly to-go…read morerestaurant in a strip mall. There are 3 tables inside, so we chose to eat in. I chose the Vietnamese sandwich. It was so tasty. Bread was toasted and crispy and the mix of chicken, pickled cucumbers and fresh herbs were great. My daughter ordered the bulgogi beef rice plate (with kimchi on side) and a strawberry lemonade with strawberry popping boba. She loved both. Food comes out fast. Overall excellent!

First time trying Nguyen's Kitchen. Got it to go and took it home to eat with my wife. It does have…read morea very small eating area if you want to eat there, but don't take a large party as there's only 3 tables. Spoke with Linh about their background and where they're from. Very very nice lady (owner) and very helpful with the menu. - I had the chicken Pho ($16.50). I added the 2 included Hoisin sauce packets. It also came with a Sriracha sauce packet and a small container of chili oil along with the normal variety of noodles, sprouts, fresh herbs, green onions, white onions, jalapeño slices, and a lime wedge. The chicken was tender sliced white meat with no fat, gristle, or bones attached. The broth had a lot of flavor and was delicious. - I also had the shrimp and chive dumplings ($7.00). Not a strong shrimp flavor, but they had a nice crisp on the outside and were tasty. The sauce that comes with the dumplings is absolutely delicious. - My wife had the Bulgogi beef ($14.50). She said it was tender and very delicious. It came with rice, kimchi, and cucumber salad. I just happened to speak to Linh about the cucumber salad and she said this is how she's always made it for her kids and they love it. Well, I'm with her kids and love it too. She makes the vinaigrette herself and it has an unexpected sweetness to it instead of the usual strong vinegar flavor. We both loved it. - We had the pork gyoza ($7.00). This was cooked my favorite way, deep fried (not pan fried). This took me back to the gyoza in Japan and the Yaki Mandu I used to get in Korea. Great crispy wrapper with a tender flavorful filling. And again, the sauce that came with it is some of the best I've had. - The kimchi is not overly spicy and has a slight sweetness to it. - The Egg Tarts ($5.50) are good, not overly sweet. Could use a bit more filling for a better filling to pie crust ratio. - I also got a Chai tea bubble milk ($6.25) that was super delicious. Overall, we really enjoyed Nguyen's Kitchen and will go back with friends. It's unfortunate that it sits behind a Taco Bell and is not highly noticeable from the road, otherwise I might have tried it sooner.

Overall a completely positive experience! I had the steak and shrimp hibachi which came with clear…read moresoup and a salad with ginger dressing. While pricy the portion was huge! I couldn't finish it all. I ordered with Grub Hub and everything arrived as ordered. I didn't try the soup yet but the salad was fresh. The reason I have it 4 stars was because the veggie mix was 99% broccoli. Usually hibachi vegetables include more onion, zucchini, etc. So much broccoli and very few other veggies. So that was disappointing. Secondly the steak was very well done. I think that made it a little chewy. But I definitely would order from here again.

Excellent food though has changed names Love the pork buns and streamed buns amazing !read more

The ramen here is the worst I've ever had in my life. The pork was dry and flavorless and the broth…read morewas watery and also flavorless. I was incredibly upset that I wasted money here. Please do yourself a favor and get ramen literally anywhere else.

Incredibly fresh sushi, beautifully plated, and paired with wonderful service--this place never…read moredisappoints. It's definitely the local spot to hit for sushi if you don't want to head downtown. A true hidden gem with top-quality food and a welcoming vibe!

The location for this place is kind of hidden in a weird little lot that doesn't look like it would…read morehave a restaurant. I ordered takeout, and a smooth process had been implemented allowing me to quickly grab it. I liked that their online ordering system had a lot of checkboxes to customize things, but was nonplussed when I pulled out my vegetable soup with the "no cauliflower" option (which they clearly wrote on the container to remind themselves) but which did in fact have a bunch of broccoli and cauliflower that imbued the soup with a sulfurous foulness that I was hoping to avoid. Setting that aside, the rest of my food was quite good. Oddly, their curries are more vegetarian-friendly than some of their stir-fry dishes. I ordered my green curry Thai hot, and they delivered a ferocious dish with no questions asked, and a small sachet of extra dried chili that I didn't need to use for this and so saved for other food. The curry with some aromatic Jasmine rice hit the spot. Some vegetable rolls with very fine noodle threads made for a good snack later. I could certainly see coming back, ordering something different, and getting high quality food.

I have had take out from here and recently had a chance to come and eat inside-what a delight!…read more I noticed that all the reviews are old-so I wanted to give them a more current review. Everything is extremely delicious here! We have had excellent service and excellent food!!

This place is fire!…read more If you need a cheap to eat when you have limited income this is the spot. Me and my buddy almost took out the whole buffet. Vibes dope

Food was fresh and tasted good! Well priced for the buffet…read more Staff were friendly, and took great care of us. Overall the restaurant was clean and inviting.

Food is pretty good. The only thing I wish they kept on the menu is macaroons…read more But they took them away. Service is hit or miss. Ambiance feels stale sometimes.

Great price for all you can eat menu. If you want quantity over quality this is the place. Sushi is…read morejust okay. Way better sushi places in Charlottesville. Place is dirty and not very well kept up.

Very good and I felt like the price was reasonable. Got a poke bowl and bubble tea. Was very quickread more

FOOD / SERVICE Poke Sushi Bowl's location at Barracks is a…read moregreat place to grab a quick and solid meal. We came around 1:00 p.m. and ordered our bowls from a slightly flustered staff member. The place was on the busier side with online and in-person orders, and he seemed to be a bit overwhelmed meeting demand. We ordered to bowls to eat at the restaurant-- one house bowl and one build your own. Both were delicious, and it's great that they've still maintained the unlimited toppings deal despite limiting trends from other poke places. You could divide each bowl into one big meal or two small ones, as it was quite satisfying for one sitting. DRINKS Bubble tea, carbonated drinks, and other drinks are available for purchase, though we didn't order any this time around. ATMOSPHERE Inside the restaurant was very clean and modern, and it is very inviting as a casual place to catch up with friends over a good meal. PARKING Ample parking is available throughout the Barracks parking lots, though you might have to walk a bit depending on how busy the place is.

Last October was in Charlottesville recently and this was close to where I was staying…read more I had their chicken noodle soup, which was one of the best ones I've ever has. They use relatively big pieces of chicken and it feels like its homemade.

Whatever you do, don't order from this place. Maybe it's better if you go inside to order. But it…read morereally shouldn't matter. Quality should come in any order form. The noodles were dry and overcooked. I got one piece of broccoli and no cilantro. I couldn't eat it.

The food and service are very good, but the wall art is AI-generated. In addition, there was a big…read morebright screen in the room I was seated in which was a little distracting. I'm hoping that they'll change these things, given that the restaurant has only be re-opened for about a week.

Listen Up Friends: the old Peter Chang that went downhill is GONE. This is the NEWLY REFURBISHED,…read moreREDECORATED AND AMAZING, AUTHENTIC Peter Chang Chinese restaurant (specialty focus of course on Sichuan). This new place is nothing at all like the one we saw bite the dust. Here we have a place that got a face lift and the result is refined. The bar looks amazing. I was there for lunch. Also I have from a very reliable source that Peter Chang himself is overseeing the new place. The menu is expansive and interesting to read, a great mix of 100% Chinese and some fewer dishes American-Chinese. Also, the service is outstanding! I am sure UVA students and faculty will be showing up in droves. I will definitely go back!