Found this hidden gem today. Food was excellent. Selection was superb. Flavors were amazing…read more The service was standard, friendly, welcoming, I was checked on often and my water kept full. The decor is clean, fresh, and up to date. I was concerned no one was there but me and no one ever showed the entire time I ate there. I have 4/5 stars I'm forever on the hunt for two specific things in Thai food I've only found one place.

Buyer beware! This is basically a takeout only place (lower overhead) and the prices are…read moreoutrageous! We just got 4 small skewers (have to be small to fit in an 8 inch takeout container) of chicken satay for $11. Four dumplings were $8. Red curry is supposed to include your choice of chicken, pork or tofu - we chose chicken and they charged an extra $1 for chicken and $3 for a tiny box of brown rice, so one small container with barely any chicken was $22! Same story for a second dish - extra charges made that one $22 as well. The food has gone downhill and the prices have gone way up, so we won't be back.

I used to visit CT Wok often for lunch, but it had been a while since my last visit. Yesterday, our…read moreparty of five returned for lunch and had a wonderful time. The restaurant is small, cozy, and clean. The service was great and, most importantly, the food was delicious. We ordered Chongqing spicy chicken (重慶辣子雞), green beans (乾煸四季豆), shredded pork with dried tofu (香干肉絲), salt-and-pepper fish fillets (椒鹽魚片), salt-and-pepper shrimp (椒鹽蝦), and Singapore-style fried rice vermicelli (新加坡炒米粉). Everything was flavorful and enjoyable. My only minor complaint was that the Singapore rice noodles was not as dry - it was more sautéed then it was stir-fried. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely return!

C+T Wok is a solid option for a budget-friendly lunch, especially if you're looking to keep things…read morearound the $10 range for a full meal. The lunch special pricing is definitely the main draw, and it's hard to beat for the amount of food you get. That said, the execution is a bit mixed. The General Tso's chicken was very bready, with not as much actual chicken as I would've liked, which took away from the overall experience. Another downside is that they've removed the free soup that used to come with the lunch special. It's a small thing, but it did add value before and is missed. One more thing for me is that they have no ice, so you are having luke warm water or drinks. Overall, it's not bad for a quick, affordable meal, but there are enough small drawbacks that it lands more in the average category. Decent value, just not something that stands out.

They're barely attempting to do Thai food. Much of it is quasi Chinese but worse than what you'd…read moreget at a Panda Express by a mile. Bourbon chicken and so on. The meal I tried today, which was two kinds of spicy chicken with rice, was so full of sugar that I thought I couldn't rule out a diabetic coma.

It's the second time he reported the same problem of customer service or the girls who serve…read morecustomers just today I went to buy and he has three employees who treat the customer badly a red-haired cashier and a short white girl practically throw the food to one is in a restaurant in the mall of Raleigh

I really enjoy this place! I've personally tried the…read morevegetable bao, the spicy vegan noodles, the scallion pancakes, and the sesame balls. All of them were made fresh, piping hot, and were delicious! I've bought the dan dan noodles with pork and pork dumplings for my husband, and he enjoyed them! His only thought was he wished the dan dan noodles had a bit more sauce. I wish the sesame balls came with 3 instead of 2 small pieces for the price, but overall, everything was quite good. I love the touch screen ordering process, and the service was great. Both employees that have brought out the food were friendly and helpful. FYI, the prices are a little higher than an average American Chinese restaurant, but this isn't average Americanized Chinese food. This is definitely high quality and authentic! If I lived closer, I'd definitely be a regular customer!

Overall: Meet Xi An I think will fit the bill if you prefer a cleaner taste. But if you are craving…read morea heavy and strong flavor this might not be the place for you. Food: I think Meet Xi An caters to a specific taste. Meet Xi An isn't just any other Chinese place, the flavors and dishes here are clean, just as if you were making it. What that means is that you are getting cleaner food, which does not compare the same way as food that includes additives and lots of seasoning. Overall I think the food here is solid if you want something cleaner. Service: Ordered to-go, food was packaged well and ready in an appropriate time.

From the outside looking in, Fang's Kitchen seems like another standard Chinese takeout spot, and…read morefor many it is their local spot. However when you inspect closer, you realize that there is more to it than just your classic sesame chicken. What drew me to Fang's Kitchen was another reviewer's high praise of their salt and pepper shrimp, as well as the various Szechuan dishes that were available. Let me just say, that other reviewer was onto something with the salt and pepper shrimp, it is easily my favorite item on the menu! When you have a chance to get it fresh, it is crispy, extra salty, and just so delicious! For those who want traditional options, Fang's has a section of their menu where they have quite a bit of these to choose from, something the average take-out won't have. When I first visited, the fish in Szechuan sauce was calling my name. The flavors were bold, my mouth was numbed, just the way I liked it. I thought it was a fantastic dish, with plenty of leftovers available to me! While Fang's Kitchen has some major hits, there are also items that I think are prepared better at other establishments. Their dry pot fish has a similar flavor profile to the fish in Szechuan sauce, but was definitely not as good as the latter. The dish itself was not dry enough so the fish did not retain its crispness. The vegetables also didn't seem to be at its highest quality, especially the lotus root. Additionally, their green beans were heavily doused in sauce so they too did not retain and form of texture. It tasted fine, but I prefer both of these dishes at other spots. Fang's Kitchen is a bit out of the way for me so I can't go as far to say this is my go-to spot. However, they do some really great things here and have a lot of diversity. I think folks looking to get the classic take out items or the traditional ones will find something to enjoy here, Fang's is really an all of the above kind of spot!

I was so hungry when my spouse got home with the food I forgot to take pictures!!…read more She got the pork egg foo young. At first she was so-so on it, but then the more she ate it, the more she liked it!! She said it needed a little more sauce so next time she'd ask for a bit extra. Otherwise, it's a yes! She got the three patty size so she'd have leftovers. I got the House Special lo mein as a combination dinner and it comes with an egg roll and pork fried rice or white rice. The lo mein has beef, chicken, and shrimp in it. It was very good and so much leftover of the fried rice!! Even the next day, the texture of the rice is as fresh as can be. I think we fell asleep on Fang's and will definitely be back!!

Excellent food and prompt friendly service.Food is quickly prepared after ordering and comes out…read morehot.

We ate here as a last resort as we were traveling through and didn't have a lot of options. Being…read morein the middle between Wake Forest and Durham, options are scarce. We ordered our usual order at other restaurants and were quite disappointed by our food. The General Tso's didn't even have any broccoli in it. The noodles were very over cooked and the general taste of the food was quite bland. They asked if it was for here or to go, and we ate in the dining area. They essentially dropped the to-go containers on the table and walked away. No discussions, no asks for feedback, not even a smile. Seems like there is a complete disconnect. The restrooms were clean, and the feel of the dining area was sterile. I hope they can find some effort to turn things around.

We have been to this particular location under many names, but we have really enjoyed Sushi Iwa!…read moreThe bogo rolls are great but we often come here for lunch! The prices are reasonable and the proportions are sizable! I got the Sashimi Lunch special- what you don't see in the photo is the small mountain of seaweed salad under all that fish, YUM! My partner gets the green curry lunch, pleasantly spicy and is a total steal deal for like 14$. He often has a hard time finishing all that food! The staff here are super nice, there's typically K-pop playing in the background, and we generally can't complain! Solid restaurant!

Overall, I was not super impressed with the sushi but it wasn't bad for BOGO. Service was fine and…read morethe place was clean but I don't know that I'd be thrilled to come back. There are a lot better sushi options in the area.

Ambiance is beautiful low lights with natural wood and brick and a beautiful lounge area …read more Bar has a beautiful bamboo surrounded setting that takes you to the natural setting of Laos. For the food, the crispy pork belly soup was unbelievably delicious . We had the whole baked Red Snapper and that was in a league of its own. The perfect compliment was the dad's fried rice. The drinks were phenomenal as well we had a multiple of them. Come experience it for yourself you won't be disappointed What's the downside? If I had give a critique, the food may have been a bit salty, but that's not unexpected with some of the sauces used. The service was amazing! I highly recommend it and would come back again

I have not been to Bida Manda in years. It is a classic in downtown Raleigh and highly regarded as…read morethe predecessor to Brewery Bhavana. We came in with some friends on a Monday to celebrate a birthday. My friend has a gluten and dairy allergy, which was actually no problem here. So if that is a dietary concern for you or a loved one - this is a great spot to bring them! We were all able to enjoy a majority of the food. My partner and I both enjoyed a mocktail version of the roselle freezy - it was amazing! Either as a mocktail or a cocktail, you should try this drink. For starters, we had the crispy chicken wings, spring rolls with veggies, and the lettuce wraps. We all enjoyed the chicken wings so much that we got a second order of them. I enjoyed the spring rolls much more than the lettuce wraps as they had more flavor to them. For dinner, we shared an order of the Manda Amphone's Curry and the chicken pad thai. I originally did not expect to be blown away by the pad thai - boy, was I wrong. This is hands down the best pad thai I have ever had. If you love pad thai, you need to try theirs. I also thoroughly enjoyed the curry. Both dishes were rich and flavorful and came with enough to share between 4 adults. Overall, not having been to Bida Manda in 10+ years, I was impressed and will definitely return.