Tried this place for first time tonight. Very impressed with the menu diversity. We had crab…read moreRangoon, Singapore noodles and Szechuan beef. Portion size was outstanding, probably two meals for us. Prices moderate to slightly high depending on the option. Only issue I had was both our dishes were very salty. Maybe we just haven't had authentic Szechuan for a while, but it was very salty, especially the Szechuan beef. My taste buds were numbed and it wasn't spice. Otherwise we liked it very much.

This place is Incredible! It's rare to find a place that…read moreserves authentic Szechuan food, this place has everything you could want. It also has the "American" Chinese dishes for those who aren't as adventurous. I was extremely impressed by everything we had. New favorite Szechuan restaurant! We had wontons in chili oil, Szechuan chicken, Kung pao lotus root, and the fried beef with peppers & cilantro. All the dishes were EXCELLENT!

One of my favorite hotpot spots along the East coast. They have fantastic affordable prices for the…read morequantity that they provide. I came alone so Combo A was perfect for me as it came with an appetizer, side, platter of vegetables, and two meats. For the broth, I had medium spice level and I recommend half and half tomato or getting mini as it can get VERY spicy even at medium. They added a lot of spice to it which I was a little bit surprised, but I was able to tolerate it. For the appetizer I had their crispy pork belly and it was a huge portion, nothing too special about it but was crunchy and went well with the chili flakes. For the side, I had fried rice and it was just regular fried rice but went really well with the spicy broth. The meats and vegetables were fresh and everything came out quickly and the staff was friendly as well.

Perhaps one of my favorite hotpot spots in the triangle area. This spot is slightly smaller than…read moretheir Cary sister location and therefore on weekends the wait time can get up to 40-45 minutes at peak times (6-7pm). I don't think they allow reservations, it's just first come first serve or I think you can also call ahead to put yourself on a wait list. Fantastic ambiance, really attentive service and fresh ingredients. It's not all you can eat, you order by plate. Which is nicer, you don't feel so bloated after eating there because you can portion control easier, and it's more cost effective. I'm personally a big fan of their beef cuts, tripe, lamb, even some more niche cuts like the ox aorta are good too. The side dishes are great too. Particularly a fan of their fried rice cakes. Highly recommend coming here for hotpot!

In town for my niece's graduation and went here for her graduation celebration. This place is no…read morefrills but the food is great. We ordered several dishes and my favorite are the dan dan noodles, crispy fish and sesame tofu. I didn't take any pictures since we were all hungry. The only glitch was my brother ordered salt and pepper calamari and the waitress thought we said salt and pepper ribs. I didn't think she spoke or understood English very well. She was the only waitress working. We were the only customers there and slowly there were more.

This restaurant is conveniently located in Carrboro with parking available. I ordered the mapo…read moretofu, Kung Pao lotus root, eggplant with garlic sauce all to-go. The staff member I interacted with was super kind and gave me extra fortune cookies and utensils, which I appreciated. The vibe is definitely hole in the wall, but you can tell it's a family-run and that they care a lot about the food. The food was solid and it had that mala flavor that I was looking for. Portion sizes were pretty generous and they gave me a ton of rice with each dish. Overall, decent Sichuanese food!

This place is unbelievably good. My wife and I stop here ev when we travel to see family. One on…read morethe way there and one on the way back. Both times we can't get enough of how flavorful and satisfying the food tastes. The noodle dishes have such good flavors that catch and hold onto the bouncy homemade noodles. The dumplings have a simple texture and softness to them that hold up until you bite in and they explode with the filling. We haven't found a bad dumpling combination yet. You do order outside on a kiosk so plan to eat at a picnic table or your car. Sometimes they have a small room open where you can eat.

Very solid meh. It's ready fast, is warm and soft and comforting, but tastes like nothing. I don't…read moreget the hype.

I am all for trying something different but when my husband suggested So Hot Hotpot for his…read morebirthday I was skeptical. I am so happy I went! It was MORE than enough food. Our server Andy was so patient and explained everything to us first timers. The experience of putting the ingredients in the pot and watching it cook was really cool. The decor is different and pulls the entire experience together. I will advise if you are 5'5 or shorter sit at the low tables so you can really see into your pot.

Big shoutout to Diana G for recommending this spot to me! I was looking for a place to eat with a…read moresmall group of people in Cary and I'd never tried hotpot before! Parking was easy, we waited a bit outside even though we had a reservation, but that's ok- they're popular! We were definitely seated within 15 minutes of arriving, and the server came outside well before that with the iPad to explain how everything worked. We were all new to the experience! We opted for a Louisiana style broth that was flavorful and creamy, and a beef broth which was a little bit spicy (other reviews warned about the spice levels, so I was prepared!). We could have gotten up to four broths, but I'm glad we stuck to two- any more would have been overwhelming and as it was I had trouble deciding what meat and veg to dunk in which broth. We selected a bunch of veggie, meat and noodles, and were still passing the iPad around as we were led to our table. There are two "levels," a $28 per person and a $40 per person. I believe the $40 per person came with a nicer cut of steak and more seafood options, as well as drinks like Boba. At the end of our meal I asked our group if anyone would have done anything differently as far as our experience and everyone said they would have gone for the $40 option so we could have had scallops! For the first time, I found the $28 option great because we were just getting the hang of it. I will say the sauce bar was highly spoken of in other reviews, so I eagerly got some, but hardly used it at all because the broth was so delicious on its own! Some of my favorite items were steak (I'd pass on the chicken next time), bok choy (we ordered more of this!) and mushrooms. Also we tried the glass noodles, udon and hand pulled and they were all delicious and fun to eat- I can't pick a favorite of those! Oh, and the spring rolls were a great starter. Some folks in our group enjoyed the spam and some other items, and it didn't feel too difficult to stay away from those bits if others of us were not interested. I'm only taking off a star because the "system went down" and the iPad stopped working for everyone in the restaurant. So although it is technically all you can eat, we had trouble ordering more. Since it was our first time, we couldn't remember everything in the menu to request more, and we didn't want to over order at the beginning so we probably went a little light. Thus, I didn't leave feeling as full as I would have liked. I think I saw others on Yelp mention delicious desserts, but we couldn't see them since the iPad wasn't working. They had a freezer case of ice cream but it looked like school cafeteria quality (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry) so we skipped it. Kind of a bummer way to end the meal. But I can't really fault them for having technical issues, although they could have had a backup paper menu to show us. In sum, I really enjoyed this meal and would go back in a heartbeat! Such a fun time, especially for a group.

Foot was more than my expectations, I was worried that the food wasn't authentic enough, but I was…read morewrong. The servers are nice and respond to my requests very quickly. The parking is convenient, either the roadside parking or parking lot. The parking lot is free if dining in.

Good food choices but be ready for a wait!…read more I have been to Wheat twice and tried a variety of the vegetarian dishes. I had the Vegetable Lo Mein, Braised Tofu, Mapo Tofu, Fried Rice and Spring Rolls. The Braised Tofu is not very flavorful, so I would avoid that. The Mapo Tofu is absolutely delicious and has that perfect peppercorn kick. It is spicy, so get a sweet drink on the side if you are not a fan of spice. Vegetable Lo Mein is a large quantity with lots of vegetables. Ask for some sauces on the side because it is bland on its own. On the other hand, the Fried Rice is yummy on its own or with the Mapo Tofu. Spring Rolls are a little oily to my liking but are a good vegetarian appetizer option. I will say that this place is always packed, even on weekdays and sometimes the wait staff forgets about you. It took several rounds to get them to take our order, give the food or even get the check at the end. I will try it out next time at lunch time because maybe it is a little faster. I plan to be back for the Mapo Tofu and Fried Rice

Finally MaPo Tofu. Very tasty with a generous amount of tofu in a savory sauce. Worth the trip…read morehere. Probably one of the best Chinese restaurants in the Triangle

I visited Shanghai Restaurant with my wife and our five children around 9:15 pm, specifically…read morebecause their online hours showed they were open until 10:00 pm. When we walked in, we were told we could sit, but from the start the older waitress made us feel rushed and unwelcome. She was clearly impatient and very rude to my children, getting annoyed when they spoke while we were trying to order, as if we were an inconvenience just because they wanted to close. Her attitude was extremely unprofessional, especially toward a family with kids. On top of that, they added an automatic tip to our bill without asking or getting my approval. We were just a husband, wife, and children, not a large party, so there was no reason to force a tip, especially given the rude service. Based on this experience, I do not plan to return and I would not recommend this place to families looking for respectful service.

I just can't believe all these good reviews after I went to Peony for lunch about 1 pm on Thursday…read more There was not another soul in the restaurant save two employees. I ordered poke. It was mostly rice mixed with sad iceberg lettuce ( mixed greens ) and the toppings were skimpy. For $18 this was disappointing. It was supposed to have three proteins. I added radish, crunchy onion and edamame. It was sad. In addition to the toppings I ordered there was a bunch of ginger and a marble-sized glob of wasabi hiding in the mix. Glad I avoided being surprised by that. I took the photo after I'd eaten so you can see how much rice was still in the bowl. The waiter was super sweet. He'd do better at another job. I'll stick to Zen Fish. There everything is fresh and vibrant and the choices are more exciting. Plus, their mixed greens are actually 'mixed greens'.

I really wanted to like this place but there were too many things working against it during our…read morevisit, even though I had a gift certificate. First of all, the AC was not working on the night we visited so things did not get off to a great start. It was warm in the dining area. The lighting was dark (maybe to not add to the heat). We enjoyed our Thai ice teas and seaweed salad appetizer but found our entrees (angel hair special and marine couple) just okay -- nothing special. The scallops in the marine couple were pretty tasteless. The owner came by and chatted with us a little bit, which is always nice. We've had tastier food at other local Asian restaurants so we'll probably pass on coming back soon. We wish them well.

Still in search of my go to Chinese food restaurant. Saw this place nearby and decided to try it…read moreout before driving home. The food was made fast and was nice and hot. It's definitely a take out spot, but I honestly prefer that. The food was pretty good! Im not use to peas and carrots in my fried rice where I'm from, but it didn't mess with the flavor as much as I thought. I also got 2 egg rolls and they were a nice size for the price!

Love the food. Picked it up. It's very clean and staff is pleasant. I just wish they deliver.read more