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.

Excellent food - maybe the best Dan Dan noodles I've ever had. Service was a bit weird. I'd go…read moreback.

I LOVE THE DRAGON ROOM! FAVORITE PLACE IN COLUMBIA FOR A NICE DATE/CELEBRATION/etc!…read more GREAT atmosphere inside, nice and home-y, plus outside seating available! The menu changes often and everything tastes delicious- I can't recall ever being disappointed by their execution. One time (I've been many times) I ordered this raw(?) sushi taco dish that I probably wouldn't have ordered if I actually knew what it was (before it arrived of course). But hey, it was actually damn good! THEIR NOODLES ARE FANTASTIC and I have never been disappointed by the tapas. Vegans/Vegetarians, this is a great spot for you. They have more options than other Columbia restaurants. An entire vegan menu! Their service is great, never had a bad experience. I once got rejected by my ID because it's beat up (or because it's a vertical, I forget), but that's just policy. Not their fault. But be wary if you have a really beat up or vertical ID since their policies have changed recently.

The Vista is a downtown gem filled with restaurants, shopping, hotels, museums and much more for…read morelocals and tourists from far and near. M Grille should consider changing their name or slogan M Good. As a frequent home away from home guest during their lunch and happy hour this place has become one of my favorite spots in Soda City. Their menu offers a variety of organic ingredients, drink selections and exquisite decor fit for lounging, group meetings, and large parties. They are open to reservations online through OpenTable and did a great job taking care of my large party for a going away and birthday dinner of 12-15 guests. Pricing on average about $10-$30 with street parking at a meter or garage parking in the Vista area. Exceptional service, and manager who checks in on your experience while valuing your feedback, and an intimate atmosphere, sets the stage for a delightful space to dine and unwind that I can never pass up. My favorite menu items are the rock tempura shrimp, jumbo shrimp Thai basil, strawberry honey roll, salmon berry roll and the green tea cheesecake. My least favorite to date was the mango roll. Due to the ripeness of the mango, married with the eel inside caused the roll to fall apart at a squeeze of the chopsticks. Nonetheless, they use fresh ingredients.

Fun and clean and fast place to grab a meal in Columbia with lots of locations. Our food was hot…read moreand fresh and overall was ok. It could have used some more flavor and spice and the satay dipping sauce was pretty watery. The price points can't be beat and they have a lunch and dinner option of everything. You can add veggies and meat to any meal and overall we plan to go back.

This was an excellent discovery of few weeks ago, as we decided to enjoy dinner at this Thai…read morerestaurant while we were visiting the downtown Columbia SC area. We noticed this restaurant as we were walking down main street, and we couldn't help to noticed how popular it was with the locals. So we got online and checked out there Google and Yelp reviews. Needless to say, we were quickly seated and our waitress was very friendly. We decided to our a few popular menu items and we truly enjoyed everything we ordered. The portion sizes were very plentiful and also very affordable. Our overall dining experience was excellent and I'm positive that we will return for another visit.

OH. MY. Yelp…read morereviews for the win. AGAIN ! We wanted someplace yummy and veggie friendly for Friday night dinner. While driving my, I was concerned because the area was so busy. However, we were able to get a seat and were well taken care of. EVERYTHING was delicious! Roti. Brussels. Our meals. The bread pudding!!!! EVERYTHING! Definitely a popular spot - reservations mag be recommended - and excellent area for a pre or post meal stroll.

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.

Second time visiting and the food is consistently good. Service was much better this time with…read moregreeters and friendly waiting staff.....last time we got there at opening so that may have had something to do with it. Restaurant is clean and love that wherever you sit you don't feel on top of the next guests. Food is ALWAYS fresh and made to order. The shrimp are big and crisp and cooked to perfection. This time I chose fried rice instead of playing it safe with white rice and I can honestly eat it alone. I can tell it also was made to order and not scooped out of a premade batch previously cooked

My wife and I tried Antai Asian Dining for the first time on a Friday night, and we were seriously…read moreimpressed. From the moment we pulled up, the exterior set the tone -- very clean and inviting. Even with the Friday night rush, the hostess was warm and welcoming and got us seated quickly and efficiently, which we really appreciated. Our waitress was outstanding. She was attentive without being overbearing, checked on us consistently, and helped guide us through the menu with great recommendations. We started with the lobster spring rolls and a salmon roll. The spring rolls were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with large chunks of lobster -- not skimpy at all. The salmon roll was some of the freshest sushi I've had in a long time. For my entrée, I ordered the walnut shrimp. The shrimp were gigantic, perfectly cooked, and the sauce was so good I literally slapped the table. No shame. We will absolutely be back. If you're looking for great Asian fusion with excellent service and fresh ingredients, Antai delivers.

We went here for brunch on Sunday. It's a nice clean restaurant they also have patio seating for…read morepet friendly area. Which was nice , the food was great . The breakfast burritos were delicious, the yogurt bowl was yummy plenty of fruit. The S'mores latte was delicious. The service was good , nothing exciting. So for this part of the review everything was good. (I had ordered the tres Leche pancakes because I was intrigued. When I got the tres leche pancakes I very disappointed there was no taste of tres leche anywhere on those pancakes , all I could taste was regular plain pancakes with syrup , it does come with plantains those were pretty good . I had thought that maybe they would put some tres leche in between the pancakes themselves. But no they were very dry. And the waiter didn't even give me the bacon that came with my pancakes ,I had to ask for it and if i didn't get the bacon.I would have been charged for the bacon . Waiter needs to be more aware of what comes with the plates. Anyway don't order the tres leche pancakes you will be disappointed. No stars for this experience) Overall the restaurant was nice and the other food we got was good.

This place is nice and spacious. Clean environment with friendly staff. They have a variety of…read morebeers along with mix drinks. They also have daily specials on food. I got the tacos and plantains. The amarillo plantains came with an aoli sauce that I was not a fan of on the plantains. If you order ask for the sauce on the side. The Fish taco was amazing. I recommend you grab a fish taco.

My sister brought me here and said it's the best sushi in the area. I can't say I've tried any…read moreother places; however, it was definitely the best sushi I've had in a long time! I live in Columbus and haven't had the options like CO has. We shared a green papaya salad, and it was delicious! I would eat an entire bowl by myself. Don't forget to tear up the basil - it completes the flavor! We got the Lotus, Lemon, Firecracker, Sesame and Pork Belly sushi rolls. That is the order I would rank the rolls in flavor. It is a shame if anyone uses shoyu (sou sauce) or even wasabi when eating these rolls. The lotus has a rice paper wrap (for those who don't like seaweed) and an aioli on top that was so refreshing and flavorful. The lemon was honestly a very close second - maybe even a tie for first. I don't normally like salmon but it was so fresh and the lemon slice was refreshing and clean!

The vibe here is very chic and sophisticated. It is located in a very well known and popular…read moreshopping center, nestled next to some trendy and bougie stores. My son and I were greeted by our server soon upon arriving to our table. We came to dinner around 8pm on a Monday night, so the dining room wasn't very busy. Our server was polite and took our order at our pace with no issues. We like to stagger our orders when we go out to eat. That way, we're enjoying every plate we share that comes out without a rush. We ordered the Salmon Carpaccio to start, but then their Yellowtail Jalapeño came out to our table instead. It was disappointing to see, but then our server came out shortly and apologized. She also made sure to make our appetizer "on the house" for our troubles. This is a gesture I appreciate coming from one service industry gal to another; very professional and hard to find these days. Once the Salmon Carpaccio came out, we were very pleased with it and loved the notes of lemon zest and oil on the salmon sashimi. Next, we were eager to try something new so we asked about the "pressed sushi," on the menu and went with the salmon avocado sushi stack. To be honest, it was okay. It was literally salmon, rice and avocado pressed together and cut into little rectangular pieces. I'll give it to our server though because did tell us that's exactly what it was. Then we ordered the pan fried gyoza dumplings and the Cambodian Roll. The dumplings were disappointing. The flavor was just okay and it felt overpriced. I just know I could get those same dumplings elsewhere for cheaper, or that I would have better luck buying frozen gyoza dumplings and making them myself at home. However, the Cambodian roll was absolutely delicious! Bravo to whoever invented it! All of those flavors, textures and temperatures came together beautifully. It was unique and very satisfying. Lastly, we finished with an ube cheesecake for dessert and it was a perfectly balanced ending to our meal.

I completely forgot that I'd visited this place a few years ago. Came back for a late night dinner…read moreand was NOT disappointed. Ample flavor. Great serving size. Good service. And convenient location! I'd definitely visit again.

We had amazing Korean food and mocktails here in an unsuspecting place. We ordered the Guava…read moregetaway, Creamy Limeade, Kimchi Cheese Fries, Kangjeong (Boneless Wings), Spicy Squid and Pork Belly with rice, and Japchae. The drinks were blended very well and used fresh lime juice, which was nice. The appetizers -- the kimchi fries and the boneless wings were pretty standard. The fries were crunchy, but we felt like there was more cheese than there was kimchi and sauce, so we've had better kimchi fries elsewhere. The cheese was very gooey though. The boneless wings weren't as crunchy as they could have been, especially coming out in a stone dish, but the garlic soy sauce was still pretty good. Our mains were really good -- the japchae, which I ordered with fried tofu, had the right texture and flavor, and was delicious yet spicy. The tofu was a little bland though. My partner enjoyed the squid and pork belly dish and said that the sauce was similar to the japchae sauce. The portions were pretty normal and not too big, so we had a few leftovers but not too many. The prices were also pretty reasonable as well. Overall we were really happy with our food here and would come back if we ever visited again.

Location is Bush River Rd same shopping center as Roses…read more We've been here quite a few times for me it's mainly the Patti and coco bread. They are priced slightly lower than Island Grill. I believe variety includes chicken, beef, spinach but not certain. My wife gets the curry goat and oxtail plates, the portions of meat and rice is large. The plantains are only two and cabbage is smaller than rice. I think the meat is probably the closest tasting it can get to the real thing. No Jamaican restaurant I visited in America can get the jerk chicken taste quite the way it tastes in Jamaica. The rice and peas don't have much coconut taste if any but they give a large portion. Plantain are good, our cabbage last visit was mushy not their best work as I don't remember having this complaint before. We haven't tried Escovitch or veggie plate here. There is a small section of spice bun, biscuits, other dry goods and freezer drinks. Sparse indoor seating, no bar, mainly pick up orders. Interior decoration features some geographical illustrations, pics, possibly hand crafted traditional pieces (not for sale), and boombox music. Prices are high for plates, perhaps that reflects portion sizes. Employee/customer relations is polite. Quick option of the few in Columbia on Irmo side.

I have not been lately but if you like Carribean food or just want to try it, you should go…read more The staff and owners are very accommodating. Easy parking Easy to get in and out. Fast ordering Great place to expand your taste buds