The drink was okay; the jasmine flavour was lacking and there wasn't much sweetness in the drink,…read moreso it tasted more like just milk. The boba though, was quite tasty with the brown sugar. Drink came out fast. The place is cute. I liked the bathroom window.

After eating lunch on Saturday, Sophia and I came here for some treats. Tealux Cafe is one place…read morewe've always liked for boba tea, but it has been years since our last visit. It's not easy when you live on the other side of Hampton Roads, but I'm glad to see them do really well over the years. Let's see how they've been. We were greeted by the staff after walking in and foot traffic was minimal. Music was playing througout the building and they were pretty busy with orders. A few people did come in but for the most part, they did takeout. We decided to sit and sip our chosen desserts. I chose their Strawberry Smoothie with strawberry popping boba at 70% sugar and Sophia chose her usual, coconut smoothie at 70% sugar with tapioca. Both of us enjoyed them very much. Not too sweet and full of flavor. We really couldn't have asked for anything more. Once again, a grand 'ol time on familiar grounds. You know for sure we'll be back the next time we come around :)

Not what I expected. When I visit a new location I usually…read morego with their regular KF milk tea because thats pretty standard. Well I've been to this particular location a couple of times and we just cant get it right. For starters they don't have their signature cups. It's just regular cups with lids and they always say that they ran out of the cups. At one time it wasn't the right level of sugar and the bubbas tasted bland; then another time the drink was watery even after asking for less ice. Staff is nice, location is clean, parking spaces are available but the things that matter (the product) is not it. Their menu doesn't include food either.

How does this place stay in business? They have an Amazon locker located inside business, but they…read morewere closed 2 days in a row. They have hours posted but are never open and nothing saying if they're out of business...

This was my first time at this location. The weather was gloomy so there wasn't many people inside…read morebut it was such a perfect day to have some pho. The food came out fast which was nice. We ordered chicken wings for an appetizer and the wings were juicy. I would definitely order that again. The pho came out next. There's a dollar difference from the small to the big size so I went with the bigger size. They provided jalapeños, onions, and mint. On the table, they have Sriracha and oyster sauce on the table already so you don't need to ask for that. The pho was good so I will definitely come back. The Thai tea was good but on the sweeter side which I love. The coconut Boba was good, but the coconut flavor is not that strong so next time I will be tasting a different flavor. The coconut Boba came out as a slushy, which was amazing. I had a great meal. One thing I noticed is, once you get your meal, the servers do not pay that much attention to you so you have to get their attention or go to the bar area. You also have to pay at the bar area.

The food was amazing! It was that random cold night we had with rain. It was day three and I wanted…read moremy pho and my pho I received. Fast and friendly service from the staff as well.

Delicious!!!! This place is quaint and the food was good. They were able to accommodate my…read morepreferences and the have a great selection of sushi. I enjoyed it so much that I'm currently sitting in it now. The service was spot on. Very personable and provided not too much or too little attention while I was dining. Highly recommend

SKIP Kotobuki in Norfolk - Worst Sushi Experience EVER…read more Kotobuki in Ghent is a disaster. I gave this long-running spot a second chance, after a poor first experience, and it was a mistake. A friend insisted we return, and the service was shockingly bad, the sushi was subpar and the overall experience was the worst. From the moment you walk in, Kotobuki screams neglect: dead plants, servers dressed like they're doing yard work and a pervasive smell of old fry oil. We had reservations for the "traditional Japanese" sunken-table room, where we removed our shoes and climbed into our seats. One dirty pair of slippers sat at our table, while a random pair of construction boots lay abandoned nearby. The "ambiance" was completed by 70s soft rock -- Lionel Richie instead of "traditional Japanese" music. Our server took my order for a dirty Stoli martini, then disappeared for an absurd amount of time only to return and say they couldn't make it -- with no explanation. We hunted through the limited menu while our server vanished completely. The owner eventually stopped by, and I had to specifically request a sushi list. Tired of sitting cross-legged, I briefly put my feet into the pit under the table. Rather than place my bare feet on the filthy floor, I slipped my shoes back on for a moment. That's when the owner's daughter stormed over and aggressively accused me of saying, "Screw you and screw Kotobuki -- I'm not following the rules!" She launched into a rude, insulting lecture about "Japanese custom" while I sat there stunned. I immediately took my shoes off again, just to de-escalate, but the evening was ruined. No customer should be verbally assaulted over something as basic as not wanting bare feet on an obviously dirty floor. In an awkward position, not wanting to ruin the evening, I ordered my food. The sake was watery and flavorless, the house salad was sad, wilted iceberg lettuce drowning in bottled ginger dressing, and the sushi arrived lukewarm with questionable rice that called for a palate blinding amount of wasabi. It was boring, poorly prepared, and far below average. This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Hand to God! Had this not been a special evening with a dear friend, I would have walked out the second the owner's daughter chastised me at the table. Management at Kotobuki clearly doesn't care about customer service or basic standards -- especially when family members are allowed to treat patrons this way. "Japanese tradition" doesn't excuse poor hygiene, rude staff or substandard food. In America, we have health codes for a reason. If you want decent sushi in Norfolk, go literally anywhere else. Kotobuki is just a lazy dive. There's nothing special on the menu, very little sushi selection and nobody seems to care. If you choose to ignore this warning, lower your expectations folks, you are about to be disappointed. The only thing good about this restaurant, is the opportunity to tell you how much it sucked.

The expansion is absurd!! I love it! I haven't been in over almost 2 years and walking in seeing…read morehow much space and new options I have to spend money I don't have is exciting!! Love that they have more hot food items... seafood boils, fried chicken, lumpia, ribs, crawfish and shrimp just wish I was RICH! It was super busy today but wi the the new room it didn't seem as crowded as I'm used to. So that was nice. Found everything I was looking for and more - as usual! There were a lot of carts with items down the aisle making it hard to get around - looks as if maybe short staffed and having to fill shelves when possible. That's also to be expected. Definitely some items are pricey compared to other locations but I try to pick and choose what I'm going for. I want the items I can't get at Food Lion etc. picked up some fresh made Seafood salad today and some pico de gallo and both were great! Can't wait until I can afford to go back an really stock my shelves! They also have mochi donuts now and a spot where they make bobas. Next time!!

I went to Grand Mart for the first time last week. I was greeted and welcomed into the store by a…read morekind staff member. The store has a large selection of vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish! There were 3 fresh food areas in the store. One sold mochi donuts. One sold fried chicken and the other sold a variety of fresh foods. There was an area that had kitchen items and I found a cute rice bowl set that I've been using everyday! I ended up finding all the food items I needed and a few extra items! Overall, this store has excellent selection. I will definitely be returning!

I've been to Pokey plenty of times at this point, and I just went again this time with my man who…read moreis super picky and even he agreed the wings were really good. We got the sweet chili Thai wings and the soy garlic wings. Both were delicious. He said they tasted the same, but I don't fully agree they're both on the sweeter side, but you can still tell the difference in flavor. Either way, both are really good and I'd get them again. He also got the taro boba. He liked it, but I personally am not a fan of their taro boba. It has this powdery taste to me that I don't get from other places, so I usually skip the drinks there. There was a bit of a mix-up with ordering. They have a value deal where you get 6 wings + a boba for about $9.95. I accidentally ordered just the wings for $8.95 thinking I'd be getting more wings for the price. That wasn't the case it was still just 6 wings. My man got the value deal and basically got the better deal with the drink included. I tried to see if I could just pay the dollar difference to add the boba after, but they said no since the order was already placed, so lesson learned: just get the combo. Even with that, the wings are still worth it. Also, the dumplings are really good the pork ones especially. I think I liked the beef ones a little more last time, but these were still solid. Overall, I'd definitely recommend sticking with the value combo and just going for the wings and dumplings. That's the best part of the menu for me.

Got the sushi burrito. It was good. A lot of rice though, which I guess makes sense. I definitely…read morewant to try the poke bowl next time. Everything looked and smelled wonderful. Cute place overall. Will be back. It was pretty quick and easy to order.

Loved my first lunch visit!! Tried the tonkatsu ramen with chicken katsu and a thai tea. All…read moredelicious! Next time I will try the poke bowl which was also beautifully presented.

A great place to make a keto catered salad! Love getting the salmon, shrimp, and stack up on the…read moredelicious veggies. My sauce of choice is always the sriracha mayo. Definitely a must to have.

If you're a mixed Asian family like ours, you know the rule: we are extremely picky about pho. Add…read morein two kids and a vegetarian--also very picky--and the bar is set high. Pho 79 still clears it when it comes to flavor. Every single one of us loved the broth, which honestly says a lot. Clean, rich, comforting, and clearly made with care. We ordered widely--appetizers, pho, bánh mì, and boba teas--and the food itself was consistently good. The bánh mì sandwiches are solid, and if you're a boba lover, this is one of the better spots around. The boba is made with half-and-half and crushed ice blended on a Vitamix, which (in my opinion) is exactly how it should be done. That said, this is where the fourth star comes in. The prices feel high for the portion sizes, especially for pho--and on top of that, there's an added charge for takeout containers, which makes the total sting a bit more than expected. Service has improved compared to past visits--we returned in December 2025 and the staff was noticeably friendlier--but the restaurant is clearly very understaffed. We saw multiple tables with finished food sitting for quite a while, and if you're not seated in the front section near the entrance, there's a real chance the staff may forget about you. Patience is definitely required. One small public service announcement: the payment screen calculates suggested gratuity on taxes and fees. As a former server, I personally don't love that practice (tipping on tax was never the norm for me). No stars off for that--just something to be aware of. Overall, Pho 79 still delivers where it matters most: flavor. Just go in knowing it may cost a bit more than expected, and service can be uneven depending on where you sit.

The positive bullet points essentially are its location relative to the airport and it's quality…read more Im a frequent flyer, so when I want something warm on the way to a trip or coming from one, this place is so close by. The broth of their pho dishes are so tasty, full of bone flavor and hot to heat up the ingredients. The portions are great and it doesn't take long to receive. My only gripe would be the price. Im aware that pho prices over the years have really inflated, so it's really difficult for this to be a negative point and I dont want it to negate anyone from trying.