Eating some quality ramen is always such a blast because it combines a wonderful atmosphere with a…read moredelicious. With it being my first time back in Fort Mill after sometime, I was ecstatic to see this place show up. Upon entrance, the elevated honeycomb seating on the right immediately caught my eye and I knew I had to sit there. The staff was polite in greeting me and provided recommendations after I sat down. For a drink, I decided to try the POKKA Oolong Tea, which was a toss up on whether I'd enjoy it. It was delicious and settled perfectly with all the food. For an appetizer, I decided to get the Tokoyaki which came in a solid portion and tasted great. For my ramen dish, I opted for a house favorite, Spicy Garlic Ramen with a level 2 heat. The whole dish was a perfect balance of tasty topping, well cooked noodles, and a delicious broth. The pork was so tender and of good quality. All in all, this place has such a wonderful atmosphere for grabbing some food by yourself or with friends. The small plates make for perfect sharing and the seating arrangement breeds a feeling of togetherness so often missing from dining experiences. The staff was so kind and helpful, and I even got to learn a bit about the beauty of Indonesia.

Food: 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND STAFF: 9/10…read moreRestaurant: presents clean and well kept. We have eaten here x 3 and each time have been quality experiences!

THE BEST Japanese food in the Matthews area and it's not even close!!! Even when you get it to-go…read moreeverything is hot, consistent, and packaged with care. The tempura here also comes with two shrimp, but I ask for it without and they have always been happy to accommodate. There are talented sushi chefs and the staff is always kind, you must try it out!

We ordered the Playboy, Dancing Dragon rolls and the seasonal special, the Spooky Roll. Loved these…read morerolls so much, we ordered another set. The service was so friendly and there's a homey, good vibe here with local regulars. Would definitely come back when I'm in the area.

The Ambiance was very nice, the food was excellent. I had several items on the menu and they were…read morereally great. The service was great too. The manager and servers were very attentive. They gave me suggestions on the items from the menu for me to choose. Next time I am in town I will stop by again!!

The food was excellent! Especially the ribs and the Curry Duck Noodles - LIFE CHANGING!!!!…read moreMoreover, the service was beyond what I expected - GREAT VIBE AND WARM FRIENDLY SERVICE! Will definitely become a REGULAR!

Absolutely wonderful meal every time I visit! Potstickers are phenomenal and so is the lo mein!read more

Such a nice and cozy spot to dine. Unfortunately, I had a…read moremigraine, so I grabbed my food to go. Although I did not dine in, the young ladies at the register were kind and enthusiastic. Flame is Asian fusion with a combination of Chinese, Thai, Korean, and Japanese, so DEFINITELY a place you should check out. I had the sesame chicken which comes with jasmine rice and chicken egg rolls. The sesame chicken was sweet with a bit of crunch to the chicken, which I liked, but there was something else I detected, I just cannot place my finger on it. Not a bad thing, it just gave the entree a little razzle dazzle. The egg rolls were nice flaky and light, filled with the standard cabbage, carrots, and chicken. All in all, the food was great. So, if you are in the area and want Asian food, give Flame a try. I intend to return and dine in the next time I am in the area!

Service: (A+) spot on. We had Ty as our server and he was absolutely exceptional. Knows the menu…read morewell and gave us the best recommendations. Ambiance: (A) great date night spot (even with an infant! ). Food: (A)- see photos. speciality rolls on the servers menu are the way to go. 1) Sake Nigiri- (A++) regular salmon and salmon belly. If you have never had it. Get it 2) The Rainforest Roll- (A+) $$$ but I would order again and again. 3) Left: Downtown roll (A-)- would order again Right: Big Mike (B-)- would rather have something different Will we go back? Most definitely!

On the tail end of my NC trip, my friend and I were looking for Sushi. The spot we both really…read morewanted was closed which is how we ended up here at Yama. Parking was really easy. And FREE. Pretty good size shopping plaza and it's a standalone building. Don't have to walk thru the plaza dealing with people. Park and walk right in. For me, service is what made it just an OK experience. It was a little late for dinner but the restaurant was still open. I understand the side work for closing as I've been in the field before but if you have a table, it should be a focus on the guests not the other way around. There was a mix up on the bill and the annoyance on her face seemed as if she felt it was my fault. But she did fix the issue almost seeming begrudgingly. I'll also mention that I had to flag down other staff for refills, as well as the bill. And you know how it goes - one thing is off and it makes for a forgettable experience. But I will say that dinner was fine. See pics. Can't complain about prices or portions but when I was annoyed, I was just eating to eat. I don't know anyone out here whose tastes for Sushi/Sashimi aligns with mine so it's hard to say whether I'd go back or not. First, obviously I don't live there and second, more places I'd probably want to try before I go back for service like I experienced that night. But it's probably not likely

This is one of my favorite asian places to eat! Everything is delicious! I mean everything!! My…read morefavorite is the crispy duck! There are very few places that serve it! We love the Roti with the curry sauce as well. The service is excellent! The ambience is lively! A bonus, they have a rooftop bar! Be sure to make a reservation and arrive in time to park and walk to the restaurant. This is a very popular area! You won't be disappointed!

Went late yesterday afternoon for an early dinner and had an interesting experience. It's a…read morebeautiful venue, very classy, very open and inviting. Our server Abby R was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered a trio of appetizers for the table: Szechuan dumplings, wonton chips with crab Rangoon dip, and KFC (Korean fried chicken). The wings were as good as expected, great flavor, piping hot and crunchy. The real surprise was the wonton and Rangoon dip combination. Just a stellar idea, executed spectacularly. The Szechuan dumplings were a little spicy and tasty, but they were just warm, which gave them an oily mouth feel. I got a to-go order of pork fried rice, and I have to say, I could've done without it. Pulled pork just doesn't go with fried rice, flavorwise or texturally. The biggest disappointment about the meal was when I attempted to settle my tab. I walked to the front counter and was confronted by a young woman who snapped, "We don't take money up here!" Thankfully, Abby came out and took my payment, but the first young lady was so offputting, it will be a while before I go back, if ever. Definitely not how you convert a first-timer into a regular customer.

Ordered my Go-To Favorite Open Rice - Blakney…read more Amazing as always!!! I know you guys are sick of hearing it, but I get: The cast-iron chicken fried rice with all the extras! Char Siu, shrimp, beef, egg, pork, onion, scallion, broccoli, with a side of their amazing dumplings - fried of course. I also get a container of their potsticker sauce, and Yum Yum sauce, which is my favorite! This time I did opt for a side of fried rice and I had them add chicken for the protein. Well worth the price for the portion size and the quality of all the proteins. I'm in heaven lol!

This is a popular place, and for good reason. It has an upscale, modern cafeteria style decor that…read moreis clean and inviting. My colleagues and I were quickly seated on our visit here for lunch. If there are any problems, I would only say there are too many choices! There are dishes from many different non-Indian Asian countries. I went with a chicken and shrimp udon choice that was utterly scrumptious. Portion size was very generous. Highly recommended. I will definitely return again.

Ordered Uber Eats - wasn't sure but YES!!! They DO deliver to Ballantyne!!!!!…read moreNoodles and Kitchen - Matthews It is my absolute favorite place to get boneless spareribs! Wonderful peanut pad Thai, I added beef generous, serving really fresh. I got fried gyoza chicken dumplings, I really enjoy the fresh ginger such a great flavor. When I lived in Union County, this was the only place I ordered from and the people are so nice as well!

Typical uneventful takeout Chinese with a few tables . Fast food inexpensive Chinese food…read more Forgettable but does the job...... Service is quick and ambience inconsequential.