Locals know this place is great. If you're traveling to Hattiesburg for any reason, like a…read moregraduation or baseball game or football game. This is the review for you. There are absolutely no shortages of places to eat in Hattiesburg. Some visiting might lean towards safe places with menu items they feel secure and safe with, and there's nothing wrong with that. But, if that's you you're missing out on some amazing food. Today I took my wife for mother's day as they had some special items on their menu, while also keeping their regular menu available. We started with their standard dumpling appetizer. We get it everytime we eat there and they're delicious every time. The meals we picked were the the kimchi cabanara and the shrimp and grits. Both on their special mother's day menu. Both were absolutely delicious with fresh ingrediants, balanced seasonings and amazing flavors. I'm Italian and grew up eating traditional family Sunday dinners but this bowl of pasta was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere of the place is very modern with a combination of traditional asian features mixed with some modern MTV inspired artwork. If you're into craft cocktails they got you covered as well. The only miss we had to day was our server never came back to take our dessert order, when we asked to order it he confused what we said for the bill and brought that instead. Not a deal breaker, we were actually too full for it anyway and we've had their desserts before. They always inventive and delicious. At the end of the day, one small service hiccup wasn't enough to overshadow what was an outstanding meal and experience. In a city packed with chain restaurants and predictable menus, places like this are what make Hattiesburg's food scene worth exploring. If you're willing to step outside your comfort zone a little, you'll be rewarded with creative dishes, quality ingredients, and flavors you'll still be thinking about on the drive home. We'll absolutely be back.

I came to Big Trouble excited for some ramen and left with a bowl that mostly tasted…read morelike...confusion. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Katsu Ramen, and unfortunately the "spicy" part must have taken the day off. The chicken katsu itself had less flavor than most fast-food chicken patties, which is a tough comparison to lose when you're floating in a $20 bowl of ramen. The broth seemed to rely almost entirely on the chili oil for personality, but instead of bringing heat, it mostly just gave the broth a slightly odd flavor. Not spicy, not rich--just kind of...there. Oddly enough, the noodles ended up being the most flavorful thing in the bowl (aside from the egg), which is not exactly the headline you want for ramen. Now the bright spot: my server, Eden. Absolute 5-star service. Friendly, attentive, and the kind of server that makes you feel welcome even when your meal is slowly disappointing you. If this review were based on service and ambiance alone, I would be handing out 5 stars. Honestly, I've had instant ramen packets that cost about $0.25 deliver more flavor. The only reason I finished most of bowl was because once you paid $20 for plain noodles, and gave up your only time to get food, there's a certain stubborn determination to see it through.

Cute little place. Lots of yummy options and big portions! Decently priced for the food you get…read more Next time I want to try a baked potato! The lady at the register was super nice and helpful but i didn't catch her name. Will be back when in town. Also, the tomato basil soup dipper is SO yum!

I am thoroughly impressed with the Matcha here. It did not taste like powder and it is very good…read more My only complaint was the Bobo was a little bit firm, but overall a great drink, one of the best places that I've had Matcha in Mississippi.

What a great place! I'm torn. I want to leave an amazing review so everyone will visit, but then I…read moredon't want it to be too crowded! Well... check it out! Great service and food!

The service was very nice and friendly. The sandwiches were very tasty. I had the muffalotta,…read morewasn't anything like New Orleans but it was a decent sandwich. I would definitely go again and try other options they have on the menu. Go to this establishment and give them your business you won't be disappointed.

Great breakfast. Ordered from the hotel and it was ready on time. Thinking I will do it again…read moretomorrow. Thank you!

The first time I went through the drive through and was missing a sandwich. Second time, I went…read moreinside and the lady at the register just seemed so annoyed that we were there. Just so unkind and cold. I'll make my own sandwiches.

We've been twice and both times have had a great experience. It feels like eating breakfast at your…read moregrandparents when you were little. I asked the server if she recommended the shrimp and grits or the French toast and she said she could do a half order of each. Win! The shrimp and grits were some of the best I've had. The French toast was great both times I've had it. The staff is so friendly and it's fun to look at all the memorabilia about the Robert's family. We will definitely be back.

Menu was amazing. I had a hard time deciding. Service was great. She offered me a smaller portion…read moreof shrimp and grits as a breakfast appetizer to go with my sandwich. lol, didn't eat rest of day. Ambiance was all family. I didn't pick this one and didn't realize until we sat down that it was Robin Robert's mom and her hometown. I heard two ladies talking. If you stop, be sure to detour down by the water. Beautiful. Only giving it a four because I think it was busy and they burnt my bacon and undercooked both our eggs, but would try again if in the area.

Cute little spot, super nice employee, great food presentation, and the sandwich was delicious.read more

Very friendly service and the food is good too! While the place has been there for over 20 years, I…read morehardly have time to stop there. However, when the weather is cool, it's a great walk destination with rewarding treats. If you like homemade pastries and coffee, with tasty lunch options, please check it out!

Talk about great food ! I love the atmosphere and the menu…read morehas variety Everything is fresh

Went by after church for Sunday Brunch, they had a band playing. It was pretty cool. They were busy…read moreand took a bit to get seated. Server was great and apologetic for the wait time. Here's what we ordered and thought he about it: Appetizer - French toast - toddler loved it but not size not worth the price - Meat pies- 4 tiny meat pies, flavor ok but not worth the price -duck quesadilla - I knew it was questionable with paired with jack cheese but I wanted to give it a try. It was a soggy greasy mess. But th sauce was good. Entrees - Chicken and waffles - decent flavor nothing fancy just decent - Kids Seafood crepe - the sauce was great, try crepes were a bit different but good the only thing missing was THE SEAFOOD. Yep, probably had two shrimp the whole crepe and they were cut in half. - Kida chicken tenders - waaaay too hard for kids to eat. The chicken tasted like charred burnt chicken. Like the third maybe 2nd batch of chicken in hot grease that cooks too fast on the outside so it is much darker, harder, and burned than the first batch. I asked for something else because after trying a piece of thr crust, I knew the kids couldn't eat that. The chef refused to take it back or replace INSTEAD he gave extra...like seriously if I feel they couldn't eat the first WHY I WOULD I WANT MORE. Overall, likely not to return. I saw two other tables call server over with issue. One of the deconstructed seafood pivot. Expensive and a waste of money. It was 3 towers of French bread with shrimp in a cream sauce. I saw the waitress tell the guy that it was filled with shrimp in the middle. Well, he opened his up and it was nothing but dry bread. He was visibly pissed. I'm glad I didn't order the full entree seafood crepes but I would have been upset with the amount of seafood which was shrimp only in it.

always terrific ! One of the best newks around with a very Friendly and organized super nice…read moremanagement and staff . We frequent this one at least once a week.

Great place to get a sandwich in Hattiesburg. Big portion sizes and definitely enjoy the quality…read morehere. I got one of their boxed sandwiches and came with a great meal! I highly recommend and would come back.

Wow!! It's my first time going through Mississippi on a road trip and we just happened to stop by…read morehere for some sandwiches. I learned that it is a Mississippi chain-perfect! We got the half Italian and half Honey bbq. Sides were steamed broccoli and potato salad. The sides were ok but the standouts were definitely the sandwiches. I wasn't expecting them to be so good. I imagined they would be on par with Subway but nope, they came out so quickly and warm. The cheese on the honey bbq melted so beautifully and loveee the sweetness of it too. The sourness of the Dijon mustard coupled perfectly with the Italian meats. You may dine in but we got them to go to eat while on the road. The staff was patient with while we looked at the menu. It looks like if you sign up for rewards, you get a famous sweet tea! I don't get why they have negative reviews. This place definitely deserves 5 stars!

I ordered two 12" sandwiches with sides, total cost of $40 to go. When I received the order I…read morenoticed the bread was different and cold. I telephoned the restaurant to ask what type of bread both sandwiches came on, first time the call dropped (right)? Called back to ask to speak to manager , I asked the same question. I was told the sandwiches come on ciabatta however, they were out of the ciabatta and substituted the bread. I indicated the bread looks like hot dog buns. I stated, wouldn't it be better if you informed the customer you were out of the bread and give them the option of canceling the order. She agreed, and apologized. However, I did not feel as if she was sorry for my inconvenience. This was my absolute last time to order from this McAllister. The sad part is that we don't have a lot of restaurants so why not be the best at what you do. Let's do better people.