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    The Skinny Buddha

    4.0 (5 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Steak Hibachi was very good & came out fast. The portion was really big as well! Service was friendly.

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    The Imperial Treasure

    The Imperial Treasure

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    25.5 mi

    Imperial Treasure is absolutely one of THE BEST Asian cuisine restaurants in the Triad area,…read morewithout a doubt! The Dim Sum is fantastic! lots of options, everything perfectly prepared and presented. We ordered the sesame balls with red bean paste, spicy dumplings, crab Rangoon, chicken fried rice, spring rolls, and steamed crystal shrimp dumplings, pan fried pork and cabbage dumplings, and the sticky rice with chicken. Each choice as fresh, perfectly prepared, and tasted fantastic. There were 3 of us and we all ate well and had plenty of leftovers, which is always nice. And the best part was the cost of this feast. It was significantly lower than meals I have had at other Asian restaurants whose prices were much higher, food wasn't as well prepared and gave you much smaller portions. Our server, Ana, was wonderful. She even taught me how to use chopsticks properly. Loved her! The Manager, Tom, was also great! The place was very clean and had a lovely atmosphere. It would be great for date night, celebration dinners, and even if you just wanted to have a nice, quiet solo meal. 10 out of 10!!

    Went here for a group dinner over the weekend. When walking in, it looked clean and was nicely…read moredecorated. There was no one there to really greet me so walked over to the table where group that I was meeting was. With over 20 people in the group, the restaurant was able to accommodate nicely with service being very good with timely drink refills. For the food, it was ok, I wouldn't say that it was the best Chinese food I've ever ate. I've had better at cheaper places. For the price, the food wasn't worth what was charged. I ordered beef and vegetables which did not include rice that was charged separately. The beef slices were thin and found bone in one piece after I tasted and spit out; vegetables were tasty. Rice tasted very dry and wasn't sticky and moist. I'm glad that I tried but found the food to be very expensive especially since it was just okay. But I don't think I would visit again.

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    E Noodles

    E Noodles

    3.8
    (333 reviews)
    6.1 mi
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    This place is buzzing and was super busy on a Friday evening but we were able to get seated…read morequickly. The menu is large but is a bit lighter on vegetarian option. Noodle entree explicitly had vegetarian choices but most of the rice dishes had some or other meat. While they were flexible to change the ingredient but I wish they made the rice vegetables and specific meats to add just as the left side. The food comes on hot scale of 1-5 and we ordered a 3 and 2 but one that was made on 2 scale was hotter than 3. We requested they replace it which they did after bit of resistance, so for a child may be ask for spice level of 1 next time. Pad see ew and lomein were good otherwise. Spring roll was good. Tom yum soup listed had seafood but we asked they make vegetarian and they were able to puts lots of vegetables, I wish they offered it as either or. The ambiance is a that of a bit old Thai place. The parking was a bit busy but we were able to find a spot.

    This review is based on takeout. We had ordered two lunch dishes for take out. Lunch ordered comes…read morewith a spring roll or salad. We opted for the spring roll which I'm sorry I didn't take a picture of because they were tasty. Service is always top notch. They're very accommodating and friendly and takeout usually takes about 10 mins. which I think is pretty great. I hate to say why I keep knocking off points is the food. It is hot and fresh. You get plenty of it for either a lunch or dinner portion, but I'm missing flavor. I did have the basic chicken and broccoli, but I've had chicken and broccoli from other places where the sauce is GREAT. Here, the sauce isn't horrible but it also isn't memorable. Same goes for the fried rice. I had to doctor it up to get some flavor. And I'll say it again here, I think their sushi is amazing, but I've yet to get a main dish that wows me with unmatched flavor I can't get anywhere else.

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    Open Rice Metropolitan

    Open Rice Metropolitan

    4.3
    (181 reviews)
    22.9 mi
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    Love this place! I'm from San Francisco Bay Area and since moving to Columbia SC five years ago;…read morebeen searching for dim sum. Finally found it here! Whenever I am up in Charlotte, I look forward to my meal here. I love going early on weekends (avoid the crowd and wait time) when they have cart service. So much to choose from. If dining when cart service isn't available, they have their regular menu and also a dim sum menu. It's not cheap, but the quality, service and atmosphere are worth the extra pennies.

    Open Rice Metropolitan offers a very traditional dim sum experience with the classic cart service,…read morewhich is something I always appreciate. Unfortunately, the execution didn't quite live up to expectations. Many of the hot items coming around on the carts--especially the dumplings and rice noodle dishes--were noticeably cold by the time they reached the table. Service also seemed strained; the restaurant appeared short-staffed, which made it difficult to get attention or request specific items. The portions felt small for the price point, and overall it didn't feel like a great value for the money. Despite that, the restaurant is absolutely packed every weekend, so clearly it has a loyal following. Having experienced incredible dim sum in places like Sugar Land, Texas, and especially throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, it's hard not to compare. Those spots set a very high bar, and unfortunately Open Rice Metropolitan doesn't quite measure up.

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    Sun's Kitchen

    Sun's Kitchen

    4.5
    (188 reviews)
    24.9 mi
    $$

    The Food- The Ambience-…read more The Service- I visited this place from out of town and the food was so dang good, I almost ordered a second helping of the eggplant dish just to bring back to Va. I didn't even get a picture of it because I was in a trance. I also had the braised beef noodle soup (pictured), top tier please visit this place. I'm plotting my next outing JUST to go here. I am a foodie at heart. My friend had the Ma-La Dried Peppers Chicken, that was also incredible. Everything has sooooo much flavor. The eggplant was hands down the best I've ever had in my life. Go on their website, the food looks just like the pictures in real life. It's also super clean inside. Just go, you won't be disappointed !

    This review is for Sun's Kitchen, tucked down near LoSo/Lower South End, and let me tell you --…read morethese dan dan noodles absolutely hit the spot. I was in one of those "I need noodles immediately" moods, and Sun's Kitchen did not disappoint. I called my order in for takeout, and everything was packed perfectly. No leaks, no mess, still hot when I got home, and the portion was surprisingly generous for the price. The dan dan noodles here are rich, savory, a little spicy, and incredibly comforting. If you're not familiar with them, dan dan noodles are a classic Sichuan street food dish from Chengdu traditionally tossed in a spicy, numbing ma-la sauce with pork, scallions, and pickled vegetables. Sun's Kitchen does a really delicious version that's flavorful without feeling too heavy. The noodles have that perfect chewy texture, and every bite has just enough heat to keep you going back for more. If you're someone who's curious about ethnic food but maybe unsure where to start, this is honestly a great entry-level dish. Yes, there's a little spice, but it's approachable and balanced. The dining room itself is modern and beautiful, and now that they serve beer and wine, I definitely need to come back and enjoy a full dine-in experience instead of rushing home with takeout. The only caveat is the parking lot can get a little chaotic since it's shared with neighboring businesses, especially during busy hours. But trust me, it's worth circling for a spot. Charlotte, there's a big wide world of food out there, and places like Sun's Kitchen make exploring it easy and delicious. Get out there and eat your way through it.

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    The Skinny Buddha - asianfusion - Updated June 2026

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