Love this hidden gem on Germantown Parkway. I had a fun time with family during Thanksgiving. The…read moreservice was great. Our server was very nice. The crispy tofu was spot on. Great flavor and fried perfectly. My bun dish was delicious. The chargrilled pork was tasty and slightly overcooked. The bun had pork, shrimp, egg rolls, and noodles with a side of fish sauce. Great dish. I really like this place a lot. I will come back for sure.

I wish I could give this restaurant 10 stars. Very fresh ingredients. This spot is a hidden gem!…read moreDefinitely order here and try EVERYTHING!!!

I have been here many times. It's the place you want to go for a more authentic Moroccan food…read moreexperience than anywhere else in Memphis. The tea is wonderful as well. It has a small menu and spare waitstaff but it's not overly busy so you're not waiting long for your food. It's a quiet and cozy vibe. I recommend it with the caveat that it is not as tasty as it was when it first opened.

Great food here! I had the Moroccan lasagna, and it was wonderful! Lots of filling, lots of…read morecheese & noodles, lots of food. My wife and daughter had the chicken pastilla. The cinnamon was wonderful and this could have been a desert! The lemonade was good and the ladies loved the tea! Definitely worth the stop!

Petals of a Peony is one of the best restaurants in Memphis, and I wish I had tried it sooner. I…read moremade the mistake of assuming it's just another American Chinese takeout spot. It is not. It is a Michelin recognized (i.e., fancy) authentic Szechuanese restaurant. While I can't comment on the authenticity, the flavors are deeper and bolder than any Chinese cuisine I've ever had. My brother and I fight over which is better, the boiling fish or the dry pot. Really, everything we've had has been excellent. It's possible to go affordable here with something like a fried rice dish, but I recommend being adventurous and trying something new. Every dish is sharing size and a table of two could eat their fill with one or two dishes. They get busy during peak times but they're good at turning tables and I've never had a bad wait. I'll note that the food comes out suspiciously quick, seemingly regardless of what we order it takes around 5-10 minutes, even when we brought a larger party.

FAVORITE SPICY FOOD OMG I LOVE THIS PLACE…read more I legit am in love with this place. I LOVE how the food had spice but it isn't overwhelming. It adds to the flavor without being the only thing to the food. I just wish I had more people who liked spicy food to come eat here with me. I came back with some friends from out of town and it was still amazing. My fav thing is still on the Lunar New Year Menu: the Sichuan Mala Dry Pot. It had amazing flavor, good spice, and everything in it was just awesome. I've found a similar thing on the regular menu so I won't have withdrawals except for the fact that I genuinely want to eat here every week and can't hahah To try: Mapo Tofu Appetizer: Steamed Chicken with Chili Sauce Edamame Beef Spicy Crispy Chicken Sichuan Style Fried Rice Dandan Noodles Spicy Dry Noodles Loved: - House Special Mala Xiang Guo Dry Pot - Lunar New Year: Sichuan Mala Dry Pot (ABSOLUTE FAV) - Peony Chicken Liked: - Beef and Broccoli - Fried Rice: Yangzhou Style - Lunar New Year: Homestyle Whole Fish - Lo Mein: chicken, shrimp, and extra spice - Twice Cooked Pork Ok: - Tea: Jasmine - Lunar New Year: Garlic Pork Ribs Disliked: - Lunar New Year: Four Happiness Meatball - Traditional Kung Pao Chicken

Plant-Based Heat absolutely lives up to the name. My wife and I stopped in and shared the BBQ…read morejackfruit nachos, and they were incredible. The nacho cheese was spot-on: not too gooey, just the perfect consistency. The BBQ jackfruit was to-die-for and was loaded with an amazing smoky flavor. I ordered the chopped classic burger cheesesteak, and it was everything you want it to be: meaty, cheesy, and packed with great flavor. My wife went with the Fye Junt (Vegan Hot Burger), which nailed the balance of smoky, spicy, and cheesy. It's easily one of the best vegan burgers we've had, and she immediately said she wants to come back for it again. The service was quick, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We'll definitely be returning -- Plant-Based Heat is doing something really special.

Came here for episode 8 of my intrepid vegan series…read more Tiktok: @ IG : enochoftiktok Food was amazing. Some of the best mac and cheese I've had. I'll be honest those gorgeous ladies burned my bun but I didn't mention it in the video and it's not dropping my review. Accidents happen but man it was charred. Thanks for the interview , and the FLAVOR on the chopped cheese Philly was amazing. I'll probably come get another one in an hour before I leave town for Pensacola. Cheers

I recently stopped by Las Tortugas with 3 other coworkers on a Thursday afternoon, and it ended up…read morebeing one of those meals that you keep talking about long after you leave. The restaurant was not overly busy, which made the entire experience relaxed and enjoyable from the moment we walked in. The first thing that stood out was the service. Everyone there was welcoming, patient, and genuinely friendly. Since it was our first time trying a few things on the menu, we had several questions, and the staff took the time to explain everything without making us feel rushed. They gave recommendations, explained the toppings and flavors, and helped make ordering easy. I decided to try the specialty hot dogs, and honestly, they were amazing. They were packed with flavor and loaded with fresh toppings that worked perfectly together. The combination of creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, sauces, and perfectly cooked meat created a unique flavor that was both fresh and filling. Every bite had something different going on, and you could tell the ingredients were high quality and made with care. The presentation alone looked incredible, but the taste backed it up completely. The atmosphere was comfortable and casual, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy good food with family or friends. Nothing felt rushed, and the overall vibe made the experience even better. If you are looking for something different from the usual restaurant options and want flavorful food with friendly service, Las Tortugas is definitely worth visiting. We will absolutely be coming back again.

3.5, I think? This was a tough one for me to rate…read more My aunt lives near Las Tortugas and I've been reading about and thinking about visiting for years whenever I'm in the Memphis area. The stars aligned on this most recent visit and so I got to try them. This location in Germantown is a little easy to miss signage-wise, but Google Maps got me here easily. The parking lot is small but paved nicely and easy to navigate. The inside of the restaurant does feel like a deli, with a counter to order at and a small but reasonable amount of seating. The restaurant's accolades are plastered on walls and the glass windows around the food prep area and it's fun to read the history and writing about this place. There is one semi-essay seemingly from the owner, directed at patrons, grousing about customers having certain expectations about the food they're served (Tex-Mex versus authentic Mexican, for example). The owner is adamant that authentic Mexican is served here, and I have no reason to doubt that at all nor expect anything different, but I must admit the tone was rather off-putting. I can see how it would be frustrating to have your food, your work, be misunderstood or misinterpreted, but it kind of felt like I was being lectured when I hadn't done anything, lol. At any rate, I walked up to the counter to order. Service was adequately if not /especially/ friendly. I placed an order for a sandwich (Tortugas de pollo) as well as a limonada (fresh-squeezed limeade) to go. I waited at one of the tables and my order was ready for me in a reasonable amount of time. My favorite thing was the limonada! It had closer to an Icee texture than a juice or limeade texture but I really liked it. Pleasantly sweet and sour and very refreshing. The sandwich was good if not mind-blowing. Maybe my expectations were just a little too high. One problem was that it got pretty soggy very, very fast - it took me less than 10 minutes to get back to my aunt's house and unbox my food and in that time, the bottom piece of bread on my sandwich was close to falling apart. Some of the chicken was also a little too strong-tasting for me; it's hard to describe but I imagine we've all had chicken that's a little too obviously...well, chicken, lol. Not super mild tasting meat, I guess is what I'm trying to say. That aside, I enjoyed the texture of the cheese and the heat of the peppers. The top slice of bread was also nice and crusty. The sandwich came served with a handful of chips less generous than it appears in the photo and some green salsa. The chips were a little over-fried for me but decent enough, and the subtly spicy salsa went well with them. I think the greatest sticking point for me is the price vs. the quantity of food vs. the relative enjoyment. My meal was a solid bit over $30. I prooooobably could've split the sandwich with someone else and been okay, but given the relatively paltry amount of chips, I was also okay eating it as a solo diner. I think if the price had been a little lower, or the portion of chips a little bigger, or the enjoyment of the sandwich a little greater - any one of those things - this would probably round up to a 4. But ultimately the sticker shock and somewhat condescending vibes lead to a lower rating from me. Idk, I would definitely say this restaurant is worth a try and I'm glad I experienced it and would recommend trying it to others who enjoy this type of Mexican food. That said, I'm also not completely confident I'd return on another visit to Memphis. Well, okay, I would definitely for the limonada. That thing was awesome. ;)

The food was absolutely amazing and delicious. We ate everything we could…read more The service was on point. The restaurant was clean and quiet. Just spaced out enough to make you feel comfortable. We loved it and will be adding this place to the rotation!

The service was really good, fast and attentive, and the prices were good for the serving size, but…read morethe khao soi was just okay. It didn't have any lime or onion on the side. I was just disappointed because I have been really craving it and nowhere in Memphis makes it except this place and a food truck inside a university. The lemongrass tofu came out with sauce all over it. When I showed her a picture of what I expected, just a regular crispy lemongrass tofu I have had at a million thai restaurants, she said theirs just comes wet. I accepted that but then she came back and told me next time to order it dry because they can do that but most people like it wet. So it doesn't come wet, you assumed? Or? I don't know. Again, not the worst, just...not great. And I'm sick of getting $3 bottled sodas at these places. I want to get refills. At least tell me first

This is a gem that I found! Went 4 times during my 12 days work trip. Tried the Banh Mi - average…read more Had the P1 Pho Dac Biet - Delicious! The broth is flavorful along with the generous cuts of meat! The beef fried rice and spring roll was good. The star of the show for me was the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (P8). Perfect for the spicy lovers. Ask for the bigger noodles as in the photo. The broth is super nice and deep. Serving size is really good. Service is great and friendly. Dine in area is also nice and clean. You won't be disappointed!!!

We ordered combo 2 vermicelli and it was meh. Online on their menu said 15.95. When I picked up she…read moresaid it's 19.95. Well they need to update their menu. The pork was way too salty. And the egg roll kind of sucked. The spring rolls were meh. Prob won't come back

Very good breakfast/ brunch in the Memphis area. Lovely staff, and nice ambiance with outdoor…read moreseating as well. The menu had a variety of delicious healthy food. Which btw the is very well made, organic clean ingredients. Was definitely a good eats

Looking for a plant based restaurant in Memphis is very difficult…read more The experience here solidifies my feelings. I've been here about 3-4 times for various items and none are impressive. The smoothie bowl was melted, the fresh juice was pre juiced and poured in to a cup, and the zucchini noodle bowl was just... bleh. In this economy to toss a plate due to undercooked sweet potato and over cooked zucchini noodles as well as lack of flavor is sad, but expected. My advice to this establishment would be; plant based does not mean lack of flavor. Nor does it mean lack of presentation bc my food looked like it was thrown into a box. Very unappealing. Cashew ranch is impressive! Hence my two stars. Would not recommend and won't be coming back.