Food: 4 to 5 stars as far as I'm concerned…read more Drink: the Sake was fantastic (sweet but not too sweet), the Cosmo was very good but the Riesling was a bit vinegary) Service: very attentive service. hostess to runner to waiter. Very polite, went above and beyond. Ambiance: I love the restaurant. Love the art everywhere. Most of it is for sale. Beautiful Asian art pieces encased throughout. Great photo ops when not too crowded. There's a bar with seating and seats are mixture of bench and chairs throughout for various comfort. The chairs are very roomy. Food was great. This is my second time eating here and everything was as good as the first time so it's CONSISTENT

My wife and I recently visited Cafe Chinois and had a mixed but overall positive experience. I…read moreordered the Thai Chicken, and it was outstanding--well-balanced, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. My wife ordered the Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Chicken, but unfortunately it was extremely salty, even by my standards, and I tend to enjoy saltier foods. We also ordered two cocktails that came out much sweeter than expected. It left us wondering whether some additional tasting and quality control in both the kitchen and bar could help improve consistency. That said, our server, John, was excellent throughout the evening. He was attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about our experience. When we mentioned the issue with my wife's meal, managers Jack and David both checked on us personally and worked hard to make things right. Their involvement and concern did not go unnoticed and reflected a commitment to customer service. We've visited Cafe Chinois over the years and have noticed changes since the passing of the previous owner and the family's transition into running the restaurant. The menu has evolved, and the overall atmosphere feels a little different than it once did. During our visit, there was some trash on the floor that remained for a while, suggesting that attention to detail may not be quite where it used to be. Even so, the excellent service from John, Jack, and David, along with the quality of my entrée, showed that the restaurant still has a strong foundation. With a little more consistency in the kitchen and bar, Cafe Chinois can continue to be one of Wilmington's favorite dining spots.

Service was excellent. The atmosphere so cute. The food was ok a little salty for our taste but…read moreedible.

Excellent food with amazing scenery. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. But go when it's…read morecooler and sit outside.

Made a reservation even though it was just me and it was a good thing. This place was packed…read more Seated immediately by a very sweet hostess. First one in and I walked from the hotel Lela only 1/2 mile away. At the recommendation of my super sweet server I tried the fire cracker shrimp which was a regular specialty on he table placard. I also noticed the cod miso which intrigued me so I order it. What brought in though was the Hamichi Kama which I ordered also. On top of this they brought out a black seaweed/gyoza sample. The. On top of that since it is my birthday week they brought me the green tea mocha. Wow to say I am stuff was an understatement. So since this was a progressive ordering situation which I created the food came out sort of mish mash. I started with black seaweed / gyoza sampler. It was awesome. I would have ordered more had I not already ordered . Then I moved on to the bang bang shrimp. 8 breaded shrimp with their version of bang bang sauce. Plump shrimp with a chili sauce. Not bad. The sauce was just a chili style sauce and so left some to be desired. Then the cod miso came out. Wow. Super hot and had actual chunks of cod and veggies in it. Very good. Then the Hamichi Kama which came out. Amazing. I had this before in Japan and in West Virginia. Amazing. Definitely a recommend. Then they brought out the green tea mochi with green tea ice cream. It was the best I have ever had. Amazing meal definitely needed the walk back to try and walk some of it off. The restaurant is small and reservations are highly recommended. Definitely worth the trouble and I plan to return in the future to try some other items.

Authenticity at its finest…read more Me and my family went to Genki as we heard it was a great place to get sushi and other Japanese food and it did not disappoint. We were greeted immediately and the servers and chef said welcome in Japanese. We were given warm towels for our hands and it's really a great way to start a meal; it makes you feel revitalized. The inside is nice; they had traditional Japanese music playing in the background so it really set the tone. There are some tables, booths and a counter so you have options on where you can sit. The decor is nice with the lucky cat and other fun decorations. The waitress took our order with a smile on her face and asked us if we wanted recommendations on any of the products or food. She was knowledgeable on the menu and showed real enthusiasm with our questions. I could see the chef preparing the food was clearly skilled and so I did go with what the chef recommended. Before our appetizers, they brought us a complimentary side dish of edamame beans in seaweed salad which was refreshing. Then our appetizers came. We ordered Miso Soup, Garden Salad, California Rolls, Spring Rolls and Pork Gyoza. I had a few of The Pork Gyoza which was cooked perfectly. Crispy at first and then quickly melts in your mouth; was nice and hot too. My family told me the California Rolls and Garden Salad were yummy too. Then the entrees came out and they exceeded our expectations. My family that had the Chicken Fried Rice said it was delicious. One got the Grilled Salmon Dinner and another a Crunchy Roll I believe; they really enjoyed their dishes. My family that ordered the Sushi Platter liked his too (Philadelphia Rolls, Fire Cracker Rolls, Matt's Special and I believe some Salmon Rolls). I had gotten the Chef's recommended, which was two pieces of Yellowtail (Hamachi) and I believe Tuna (Kama-Toro). It was incredibly fresh; among the freshest nigiri I have ever had. I also then ordered their Fire Cracker Roll and that was very good; if you like something with a bit of spice you will love it. We wanted dessert but were too full; just gives us another reason to go back! Genki has something for everyone. Japanese comfort food, Sushi, Sashimi, Nigiri and more. If you haven't already gone, it's time to go; you won't be disappointed! Until next time! じゃあね！

We came in about 15 minutes before closing and the entire staff was very welcoming and were happy…read moreto seat us. I had a pomegranate mojito and a tuna poke bowl. The fresh mint was the perfect compliment to the pomegranate. The tuna poke bowl was very fresh and filling. They acknowledged my gluten allergy and were able to bring me gluten free soy sauce. The atmosphere is cozy. Low lighting with tables close together but you still feel like you have privacy. It was a really fun place to visit and the food and service were great. I forgot to take pictures of my food but the portions were excellent.

Food was absolutely delicious. We strongly recommend going at Happy Hour. Prices and selection are…read moregreat. We loved the Firecracker Shrimp, edamame, sushi, and entrees we had. We will definitely visit again. The restaurant is cozy, and service was good. Cocktails are also delicious and interesting.

Kapow is one of our go to spots! It is consistent whether we dine in or order to go, and the food…read moreis so flavorful & delicious. A few of our favorites are the spicy tuna roll, gyoza, tom yum soup, and drunken noodles. Highly recommend!

First place we ate at during our weekend trip to wilmington! The hot and sour soup is so yummy and…read morearomatic. we got pad see ew and drunken noodles which were both great. just beware of your own spice levels lol

Bento Box is our go to spot. We had a fantastic birthday dinner there last night. They even gave us…read morea birthday dessert chocolate wonton with a melted s'more and berry drizzle one of the best desserts I've had at an Asian cuisine restaurant. So far every appetizer and specialty role we have ever gotten from Bento box has been out of this world delicious. We never have sat at the bar in front of the sushi makers station, was awesome to see the process in action, and the chefs even overheard us talking about how good one of the roles he was previously making looked, so he asked if we wanted to try it and he made it for us within 60 seconds. You really can't go wrong with any of their appetizers. I am pretty sure we have had all of them by this point and we have yet to be unsatisfied with any of them. Must try!

Super friendly waitstaff, Loz and Collin were great. The cosmonaut was very delicious and pretty…read moreand they got me the last Midori Sour on Wilmington it seems! The salmon sashimi was super fresh and their handrolls are packed with fish. The ponzu sauce for the catch of the day was refreshing. We were in a bit of a rush and they were super accomodating with switching to to-go rolls. Definitely recommend!

We wanted a certain region of wine, but didn't want to go far from home to get it. Ta-da!!! WW to…read morethe rescue! We immediately felt welcome by the owner, John. He is super knowledgeable about wine and his selection is a curated plethora of good wine! We hadn't planned on staying for a glass of wine, but we decide to do so because of the welcome we received. So happy we found this little gem.

Love John's knowledge of wine. His selection of wines for this store is unmatched by any store in…read moreWilmington. Enjoy Friday night live music and wine sampling.

Was in the area again and managed to make it in for another tasty lunch. Just like…read moreLast time steady flow in and out and great service. Met at the door and taken to nice booth. Seems like a lot of locals as the staff knew the names of most. I tried the jumbo shrimp with grilled veggies and an egg roll which was delicious. Lots of shrimp. I also noticed the Fancy crazy tuna roll was no longer on menu. The hostess said no problem and had it made. Great service and food. So glad I found this place.

Just wow. This place has awesome service, sushi, and atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this…read moreplace for either a date night or a place where you can go with a bunch of friends and have a good meal before hitting the town or doing whatever else you want to do that night.