Very interesting place. Not sure how I missed it in the past. The local salesman recommended I give…read moreit a try so I did. Huge parking lot that was already very full at 6pm. They do not take reservations so it is first come first serve. I waited maybe 5-10 minutes and was seated at a booth. I hate taking up a booth at a busy place when it is just me but that is where they seated me. Hostess was super sweet but spoke very low. Background noise and being hard of hearing that made for several repeats. We worked through it. Interior is very Asian. Some looks to be very old Asian. Not sure how many years this place has been here but it appears to be several. After reviewing the huge menu I discussed with my server going with something different and went with the nest after she explained it. Sounded different and it was. It is also huge. Lots of shrimp and scallops. And the veggies block out the noodles that are sopping up the juice below. I was unable To finish it all. Wow it was good. The place is super crowded and super busy. They definitely move folks through. Great food and dining experience.

Hello friends, This…read moreplaces has been on my list for some time. Finding myself in Carolina Beach; we headed north to try this place out. We were told 1.5 hour wait. We took the trip so we waited......and waited......and waited x's 5. Finally seated at this point we would have jumped in the pond and ate one of those koi fish. The Food was fine. Nothing to write home about. Would've been 5x's better had it at least been warm. I believe there HAS to be better options around. However I think the ambiance, decorations, photo ops etc is what sells the place. No biggie. I would return. I checked it off my list.

Food: 4 to 5 stars as far as I'm concerned…read more Drink: the Sake was fantastic (sweet but not too sweet), the Cosmo was very good but the Riesling was a bit vinegary) Service: very attentive service. hostess to runner to waiter. Very polite, went above and beyond. Ambiance: I love the restaurant. Love the art everywhere. Most of it is for sale. Beautiful Asian art pieces encased throughout. Great photo ops when not too crowded. There's a bar with seating and seats are mixture of bench and chairs throughout for various comfort. The chairs are very roomy. Food was great. This is my second time eating here and everything was as good as the first time so it's CONSISTENT

My wife and I recently visited Cafe Chinois and had a mixed but overall positive experience. I…read moreordered the Thai Chicken, and it was outstanding--well-balanced, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. My wife ordered the Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Chicken, but unfortunately it was extremely salty, even by my standards, and I tend to enjoy saltier foods. We also ordered two cocktails that came out much sweeter than expected. It left us wondering whether some additional tasting and quality control in both the kitchen and bar could help improve consistency. That said, our server, John, was excellent throughout the evening. He was attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about our experience. When we mentioned the issue with my wife's meal, managers Jack and David both checked on us personally and worked hard to make things right. Their involvement and concern did not go unnoticed and reflected a commitment to customer service. We've visited Cafe Chinois over the years and have noticed changes since the passing of the previous owner and the family's transition into running the restaurant. The menu has evolved, and the overall atmosphere feels a little different than it once did. During our visit, there was some trash on the floor that remained for a while, suggesting that attention to detail may not be quite where it used to be. Even so, the excellent service from John, Jack, and David, along with the quality of my entrée, showed that the restaurant still has a strong foundation. With a little more consistency in the kitchen and bar, Cafe Chinois can continue to be one of Wilmington's favorite dining spots.

The food here was so delicious and also relatively affordable (big plus). It's on the same strip as…read morethe Rift, so if you work up an appetite you can walk right over a couple doors down. The staff was friendly and the food came out very fast as well. I got the Banh Sai rice bowl and added bulgogi. After my meal I still had plenty of leftovers for later, so they have pretty good portions. I would come here again!

The food is really good and I love it especially as someone who can't have gluten but I get the…read morebowser bowl every time and two times now they've taken off the mushrooms when I do not request the mushrooms to be taken off. It seems to happen whenever I take off the cilantro. The main reason I get that bowl is for the mushrooms where are my mushrooms???

My husband and I went here with friends. Myself and another person in our group got the Hurricane…read moreroll. It was soooo good. My husband ordered the pineapple fried rice with shrimp, also amazing. We had the bang bang shrimp as an appetizer and it was phenomenal. Can't recommend this place enough.

A Wilmington gem. My wife and I are regulars at Tao Thai. The owners are awesome. Emma is the best…read moreserver in the world. The food is amazing every time. Very consistent food and service. Highly recommend the Crab Rolls, Tom Kha soup, Drunken Noodles, Pad See U, Chicken Namsod Salad, Panang Curry, any of their stir fries, any of their sushi, and Mango Sticky Rice.

A short walk from the Double Tree. About 3/4 mile. Beautiful evening so I walked it. Building…read moreappears to have been a chain restaurant in its first life. Decor is typical Asian with screens a usual art and decor. The staff were very friendly and seated me immediately. My guess would be that this is a local family run restaurant. Menu is a mix of Asian cuisine. I opted for a couple of rolls and a side salad with the traditional ginger dressing. Let's start with the salad. This thing was huge, fresh and delicious. The dressing was also not the typical ginger dressing as this has ginger pieces in it. Delicious. The rolls I opted for the red and the orange so one tuna and one salmon roll. They were both large and delicious and very nicely plated. Fast friendly and delicious makes a great combo.

I love supporting this local little restaurant. They are so…read morefriendly, and the food is ALWAYS GOOD! Good portions for price. I do dine in and take out, both great.

New to Wilmington and I was looking for a good Chinese restaurant. I found it! Service was…read moreexcellent and the food was delicious. You could tell that it was fresh and made to order. Very reasonable prices. Definitely will be returning.

Sorry but not up to snuff. We both ordered something listed specifically as spicy. The wife sesame…read morechicken and me Singapore Chow Mei Fung (which was with noodles but also, oddly I got my choice of rice!). The server even asked if it was ok to be spicy. Wife's was pretty bland. Mine was supposed to be curried but I didn't taste any curry. Bland. Blander. BLANDEST! This isn't really THAT surprising to some degree. It's actually very difficult to find ethnic based food in this area that isn't toned down for the bland, Southern taste buds.

Me and my girlfriend have gone to this spot several times over the course of the past 8 months…read more We've always had the best service and food there is to ask of any restaurant. However, on Valentine's day, our service was subliminal. Our first waitress was running around and stressed, then our second waitress seemed off. We waited 10 minutes for our drinks and then 15-20 minutes before we got our soup and salad. Then another 40 minutes passed. By then it was 8:30 and we were very impatient and hungry. After grabbing our waitresses attention from socializing with another table she gave us the okay to leave. Once we got up, there was very little business going on. Multiple tables empty, very few tables actually needed service. We are still trying to understand what happened, we love this restaurant as it's been here during our relationship. Not sure if this was a staffing issue or what.

Absolutely delicious. Been going here for years and I'm shocked by the low rating. They always have…read morebuy 2 get a 3rd sushi roll for free which is so hard to find these days. Their lunch special is delicious, good portions, and a great price. The crab Rangoon is a newer menu item and is SO good!

Ordering online got me a ready bowl when I arrived. Their menu is a bit odd; unlike a lot of build…read morea bowl places you pick not a base or a protein first, but a set of accoutrements. I modified mine a bit. I was pleased that a salad bowl was an option, and also than in addition to tofu they had brussels sprouts, or even the option to split the two for your protein. I waited a bit to eat my bowl and the water from the lettuce made it a bit soggy. Tastewise, it was bright in flavor and a filling bowl. It cost a bit much to add extra tofu, but I was still glad I did. The options are definitely solid for special dietary needs.

I got the chicken with the Banh Sai bowl and it was delicious! They were accommodating of my…read moreallergies and the chicken was tender and moist. Not too much sauce either. Chicken was moist and the cucumbers were crisp. So good!