popping fried chicken…read more Not too many koreanfcs in town, but this place is great. They have a good selection of flavors - we elected for garlic soy and original. Got the wings and drumsticks and they came out hot! Very juicy and crispy. Two orders was perfect amount for 2 ppl. As for the complimentary sides, really liked their spicy slaw. Will come back next time to hit up the other flavors

The name is now Baek Kitchen! I got the hot pot which was delicious. Kids got the fried chicken…read more(Sans sauce) which they enjoyed but...toddler palate can't handle the minimal spice in their batter ‍ The owner was super sweet and helpful. Would definitely come again if in the area :)

Good chicken and waffle fries. The mild was a little spicy but good. Good value. Medium priced. Got…read moreHangry sauce and Ranch for sauces. All good. Service was fine. The restaurant was cold, fairly clean. Ample seating. Kinda tricky to get into if coming from downtown Hickory, must do a u turn. Would recommend.

Good food and polite service but very slow. I went mid day a little after lunch and there was only…read moreone person there before me. Art on the inside was cool and tables/floor was clean. The cashier was very polite but the cooks took a long time. I ordered the fried chicken wrap with Mac n' cheese and everything was good. Cashier was ready for my order well before they were finished and she double checked my order before calling for me. Good enough, would go again.

Solid bar with solid food. Nothing crazy but nothing bad either. Prices are good and you won't be…read moredisappointed. Inside is pretty cramped but the service is good. The chicken tenders were a little tough but you could tell it was real chicken. Overall a great spot if you just want some easy bar food.

This was a place that was on a number of YouTube videos for Hickory so we decided to get a beer…read morehere. It was VERY busy, but we got a table in the bar. We ordered a beer each but honestly they were a bit flat. We didn't send them back, but also didn't want to complain or order another so a beer each and out. It was okay, nothing special.

Every time I had the Kentucky bourbon wings, I had digestive issues after the fact. Maybe just me…read moremaybe not.

I haven't been here since they've opened in the early 2000's and the quality has gone down…read moretremendously. What happened to the super crispy wings? The chicken wings didn't taste too fresh. The tater tots were disappointing. Average customer service. The beer was the best part.

We arrived at 6PM as a party of 6 for my mom's 98th birthday. Although they were very busy and…read morethere would have been a 30 minute wait indoors, it was a lovely evening and we opted to be seated outside on their patio, which was spacious and very comfortable. We were seated promptly by our waiter, TJ. My order, Asian Chicken wrap, was delicious, and was a very generous portion. I had truffle fries on the side, also delicious. Everyone agreed that their food was outstanding. TJ, our waiter, was a standout part of the experience. He was very personable, prompt, checking on our needs, refilling drinks, etc, even though his area had filled up very quickly and he had many tables to keep an eye on. No complaints on any aspect of this experience, and if you want the very best service, ask for TJ!

Oh not sure if the staff was having a bad day today, but unfortunately my husband and I did not…read morehave the best food at Backstreets at the Hickory location. For food, I ordered the fried pork chops with Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes (gravy on the side). While fried pork chops were tasty and well seasoned, the mashed potatoes had the perfect texture but lack any seasoning. Very very plain. Mac n cheese was a hard pass. I ate one noodle and quickly pushed the whole bowl to the side. I also had a margarita, usually a pretty easy drink to make. This one had a bit too much sour mix. My husband had the ribs with mashed sweet potatoes and parmesan French fries. The sweet potatoes and ribs were tasty but fries were a pass. Our server was very sweet and attentive. Overall, it was a mixed experience. Some parts were really good, others not so much. But don't let this review deter you from trying Backstreets as we love the Columbia location.

Love Bubblys! Great food, great service, portions are awesome, location is great and the price of…read morethe food is also great. Definitely recommend!

Absolutely disgusting. One of the filthiest restaurants I've ever seen. Some of the worst food I've…read moreever eaten. The littered parking lot and dirty front door should have told me to not walk in. But, I thought maybe I was being too "judgy" and plucked up my courage. Since They billed themselves as Asian fusion, I was hoping to see some unique Thai, Korean Japanese, etc offerings. I asked the gal at the front counter for suggestions and she recommended French fries. Fries are your best dish?!? She couldn't answer any of my questions about the rest of the menu. Strike 1. A phone call came in while we were discussing the menu and she took it. While she was on the phone, I noticed all the upcharge signs. A 4% charge for using a credit card. A charge if you want a chili oil. A charge if you wanted a cup of water. A charge saying all sauces are extra. Strike 2. I finally settled on one of their "Fan Favorites" - a pork ramen bowl. Paid (no, I'm not tipping you for taking my order) and sat down. The tables all looked really dirty. But I couldn't tell if it was dirt or rust. I sat down and immediately noticed dozens of dead bugs in the dust on the windowsill. They were on the floor, too. And they were flying all over the place trying to get out of the windows. Maybe I should have followed their instincts and tried to get out too. Strike 3. I picked up my dish when the buzzer rang (Seriously, WHY are you asking for tips?). First impressions were that it looked really bland. Basically a bunch of wet noodles and a half of an egg and some sketchy looking meat rolls. I dove in and it was just pure salt. No other flavors. Salty AF. Tried the meat. It was supposed to be "fatty pork" and it didn't disappoint...in a bad way. Stringy globs of inedible fat. It was so gross, I dumped it all. Strike 4. While exiting, I looked at the other diners meals. Most of them had the fries. Maybe I should have taken the cashier's suggestion...

Nice spot for soul food locally owned, well known owner/operator!…read more You'll love the food and the casual atmosphere! Check out what John Boy can cook up for you and this local gem.

Fantastic food. Great burger. Perfect fries. Friendly courteous service. Nice quiet nostalgic…read moreatmosphere. Will definitely be back.

The food was absolutely amazing! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth…read morecoming back for. The only downside was that the service was pretty slow, and we did find ourselves waiting longer than expected. That being said, the food made up for it, and we still had an overall good experience.

Mellow Mushroom is always good but the visit to this location was a bit of a miss. I don't know if…read morethey were just understaffed and overwhelmed with takeout orders, but it just wasn't what I have come to expect from this chain. Our waiter was nice but seemed to be spread a bit thin between different sections and the bar. The food took a bit which is fine but just wasn't as good as I have had from other locations. I'm guessing it may have just been an off day as this is the only time I've been to this location. Hopefully that's the case as there is definitely potential here.

Food is usually pretty good but always takes a very very long time currently have been waiting 15…read moremins passed the latest time they said it would be ready and it's not even popular right now I ordered ahead of time at least 25 mins before I showed up to the store me and my husband really enjoy wingstop but this location needs some changes

We used to come to this Wingstop location but stopped for a while because it had gotten a little…read moregrody. We decided to give it one more try months later--and I'm so glad we did! The place was spotless, the food was fresh and way better than other Wingstop locations, and Susan (the manager) was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and clearly running a great team. Such a turnaround. We'll definitely be back!

Overall a good experience. Open late when most other places are closed in Hickory and compared to…read morethe national chain restaurant across the way this is leaps and bounds better. Good selection of typical bar foods, with decent sized portions and multiple TV's going so you can keep up on whatever event you may need to. Service might have been a little slow, but the place was very busy being one of the few open, so I give the staff a pass, as they were running around trying to keep up. If you need a late night snack this is the best place in Hickory, if other places are open and you have choices, this would still be a good stop to check out,

Went in for the Tuesday burger special. It had been years since we were in and thought why not…read more First thing in the door Shane, one of the managers greeted us and seated us. Our waitress, Elaina came by and got our drink order. She returned promptly with drinks and we ordered. When the food was ready, Shane actually delivered the food. I asked him a question that he left to find out. Shortly he sent another person with the answer because he had gotten pulled away - wow, nice. Elaina then also came by and checked on us as well. Seemed everyone was working together to offer great service - don't see that too much anymore.