We had heard so many people recommend Rice Wagon while visiting Bryson City that we had to give it…read morea try--and we're glad we did! We ordered the Chicken Katsu and the Bankai Chicken Katsu. Both dishes were similar, with one served with macaroni salad, rice, and crispy chicken, while the other came with rice, furikake, chicken, and a fresh cabbage salad. The menu is simple, but every bite was packed with flavor. The service was outstanding. The young man working the food truck provided service that honestly rivaled what you'd expect at a full-service restaurant. He was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely cared that we had a great experience. The setting is another bonus. The food truck is tucked behind a brewery, making it the perfect place to grab a drink, relax, and enjoy a delicious meal in a quiet, laid-back atmosphere. Out of all the places we tried during our trip, this was some of the simplest food--but also some of the most flavorful. It proves that you don't need a huge menu to make memorable food. We 100% recommend Rice Wagon if you're in Bryson City. Great service, delicious food, and a wonderful atmosphere!

Visiting Bryson City for the first time, and my friend recommended this permanent food truck…read moreoutside of the brewery. Collectively we ordered kalbi beef, ahi tuna, loco moco, and hurricane chicken. My kalbi beef was the best I have had outside of Hawai'i. It was on the salty side, but the meat was a good cut, not fatty at all. Mac salad was perfect. The chicken and tuna my friends had was good as well. The loco moco was a little disappointing. The gravy was lacking in flavor and the patty was overdone. We've all been fortunate to live on or visit O'ahu and Hawai'i island many times, so our expectations are high! That being said... would I go back? Absolutely. The people were kind and happy to make suggestions. The food truck was clean and well-kept. I just wish the seasoning for the kalbi beef and the loco moco would have been a little better!

Food, service, ambiance Jess was the perfect server. Food…read moreand beer on tap were explained so well. 5 of us enjoyed every entree.

This place has amazing food. I wished there was a place near me that served food like this, I would…read moreeat there weekly. The place is not that big but they have indoor and outdoor seating, arrive early during busy meal times to reduce wait. I got the the Hawaiian combo bowl that include a small portion of a few dishes; Sue's Huli chicken, katsu fried pork and Cajun shrimp. OMG so good!!

This is clearly a family owned business but my experience was subpar. The young lady who took my…read moreorder was friendly and efficient but the restaurant was not inviting for me to stay. A TV show was blasting at top volume in the kitchen area and it was not enjoyable for me to sit and enjoy my lunch. I felt pressured to take my meal to go and was ultimately disappointed by the small portion size and the rickety unlevel table out front. I am obsessed with poke bowls and I live locally but I won't make a point to go back unfortunately.

Absolutely love the Bahn Mi. This is the perfect quick lunch for a day strolling downtown!!!read more

Everything went well. We ate here 2 separate times during our month long visit, once for lunch once…read morefor dinner. Cannot say anything but good things. From friendly, attentive service to excellent food. Lots of different food to choose from too. I especially appreciate the choice to have smaller portions on some items as well since I usually can't finish meals from restaurants. The only negative i can say is it's VERY cold inside. Definitely a place to eat if you're looking for a great meal at a reasonable price!

Let me start by saying our server was great:) It was the food that wasn't good for us. I ordered…read morethe shrimp sandwich , now my fault for thinking it was going to be on a hoagie roll ‍ who would make an actual sandwich with shrimp well I ordered it my fault. Yes it was 2 buns with lettuce & tomatoes & grilled shrimp. I took the one bun & folded it up & shoved my shrimp in it lol The best thing was their fried onion pedals. The shrimp could have used some seasoning. My friend got the broiled fish. She said it was not hot but not warm either. I was very disappointed visiting from out of town & I saw a lot of locals loved this place but it's not for me.

Service was awesome and food was great!!! Will be back ! The crab legs were really good. Prolly one…read moreof the best places we ate this trip!!

I went here for lunch. The location was easy to find…read more There was a decent amount of parking spots. Inside does have a seafood smell but nothing too crazy considering I go to a lot of Asian grocery stores. You get the option of buffet with crab or without crab. The selections were pretty impressive. They had things including steamed crab legs, fried oysters, many times of prepared shrimps, hushpuppies and much more. There was also a good selection if someone in your party does not eat/like seafood Our server was amazing and very friendly. We ended our meal with the included dessert. The price is a little high but considering you get unlimited crab, we did have a great time here and we would be back. I can see issues possibility if they were packed but on a Sunday early lunch everything was nicely served and kept hot. Plus they were good about replacing the food if they ran out

It was my first time at such a spot. The service and staff were great! All very attentive,…read moreprofessional and personable. I enjoyed the food and variety by getting the unlimited dinner. I thought the beef bulgogi and anything with the teriyaki or sweet flavor were best. The spot is very conveniently located and easy to find. It was clean and pleasant.

Every time I've come here I never had to wait, and the servers are always very helpful & nice! I…read morelove the selection of meats/poultry/seafood to grill. They now have an area so you can self-serve the small side dishes but they can still bring the rice and other sauces to the table if you request them. I love how they always have K-pop music videos playing in the background too!

What a surprise! We've driven past this restaurant,…read moreliterally, dozens of times and have never stopped! However, last week we decided to stop at the Hoke Poke Noodle Bar and check it out! Amazing menu and the food is even better. I had the chicken teriyaki noodle bowl and my wife had the chicken fried rice! (I almost licked my bowl clean), It was that delicious! The server was knowledgeable of the menu, friendly and provided excellent service, which always adds to the dining experience! We will definitely be returning to try other menu items! I hate giving 5 star reviews to local restaurants, because it's like giving up your favorite fishing spot to other fishermen!

I had very good ice tea at lunch the other day. It was half & half, but the best I've had. The…read morechicken noodle bowl was good. The salmon was undercooked per my husband. My husband also noted the walls & baseboards were very dirty. Not sure I'll get him to go here again. Service was good!

The first thing we noticed upon entering was the foul smell. We couldn't pinpoint it, but it was…read morean immediate red flag. We reluctantly ordered, against our better judgment, and I'll say up front that it was a mistake. Service was weird. The guy just stared at us with a blank expression. There was no greeting, small talk, or chitchat. I wasn't sure where to order, so I just walked back and forth around the counter, depending on where on the menu I was looking. He didn't make a peep until telling me the total. I've never had the silent treatment from someone on customer service before, lol. I ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen with Chashu Pork protein. The broth was lukewarm, flavorless, and didn't taste like any tonkatsu I've ever had. Was very disappointed. The egg was cold, and overly salty. It's as if they used preserved eggs, soaked them in soy sauce for years, then slated it again before adding it to the broth straight from the fridge. The other toppings didn't seem fresh at all. Half the bowl was spinach, but is wasn't fresh, and was extremely bitter. This is the first time I've ever seen spinach as a ramen ingredient, and it ruined this dish (note: I love spinach, but this was obviously bad). Overall, the did was bad. Nothing seemed to work together, and it seemed to be ill prepared. Lots of flying bugs, and with the majority the food open air... not gonna try the poke. We were the only customers during the entire lunch "rush". That was the final red flag that determines we will not return. I don't think this was an off-day, I think this place is just not good. Our experience was terrible.

We at Marbin are big fans of poke. In general we like the idea of a culinary culture making a…read morespread of all the ingredients prevalent in their respective countries, and then letting the patron assemble a bowl in a chipotle style manner. I chose white rice as a base and then tuna, salmon and shrimp as proteins. The toppings all looked fresh and inspired (I recommend the squid salad). The dining experience took a left turn when we got to the sauce area. I asked for a LITTLE siracha aioli but the man assembling my bowl was trigger happy! I stood there, mortified, watching my bowl get doused in spicy Mayo. The image that came to my mind was an aerial view of the city of Pompeii being destroyed by a gush of lava as Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted. I stood there, helplessly watching my delicious tuna get drowned in the thick orange substance. I shouted, "that's good!" But the sauce bottle kept getting squeezed in a circular motion over my bowl for at least an extra second (which is a lot in sauce time). All in all, I'd recommend it but please heed my warning, SAUCE ON THE SIDE!!!

Everything was good. A little pricey, but that's to be expected. The food came out hot and fresh…read more The server was attentive. There was a fun and lively atmosphere.

First time eating here with my daughter and my husband for a family of three. I can't give this…read morerestaurant a five star only because some of the food was not up to par. My husband got the fried crab legs which we had never had before and I do not recommend them because it is very hard to get into the shells because the meat actually sticks to the sides. My husband's asparagus was not very good at all. It was very soggy the calamari we had. It would've been nice to know that it comes with fried jalapeños and carrots, which neither of us actually eat. We actually just wanted the calamari. My daughter had the king crab legs, which were very good and she ate everything.. My platter was the steamed platter with crab legs, and it was very good. I ate everything. My Caesar salad was not very good at all. any dressing on the lettuce. It would be better if the Caesar salad actually had a lot of Caesar. And for the price that you pay for all three of us to eat was extremely expensive even though we were getting seafood. I understand the price was a hefty tag, but you would expect better. They did knock it out of the park for my daughter's 17th birthday, where they embarrassed her highly lol calling her out front in front of everyone. and our waitress was absolutely wonderful, but it would've been nice for her to have help. The inside of the restaurant is very unique.

Good experience for a nice lunch while in the area. There's a lot of options on this street. We…read morechose this one as they're dog friendly and had prior experience in the past with their great food. Pet Friendly: They allowed us to bring our dog in with us. They sat us upstairs. The waitress was very nice to the dog, and us. We got their chicken sandwich which was tasty and a good size to split. Their fries were good as well.

A very meh experience overall…read more I've seen the chain all over but never took the opportunity to try it. Now that I have, I know I wasn't missing much. Everything was good/fine. Nothing worth writing home (or a review) about! The customer service was very transactional.