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After I wrote this, my fiance got sick from the food. \n\nSo, I looked up their health code violations, and they don't store their food at proper temps.\n\nEw. :(
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Having lived for 3 years in the Silicon Valley, home to some of the best Indian/Pakistani food I've ever had, finding a good local restaurant is always a high priority. Tonight we tried Maharani.\n\nWhen I crave Indian food, it's not about the ambiance or the service. It's all about curries, rice, naan and spices. While Maharani is a decent restaurant, its food is nothing special. I ordered my usual round of chicken tikka masala, mutter paneer and veggie samosas. The samosas were crispy but the filling was very pasty and far too pureed. I could barely finish my serving of mutter paneer; it was extremely earthy tasting and the paneer quite bland. That said, the chicken tikka masala was pretty enjoyable and had a wonderfully rich tomato curry sauce.\n\nWould I eat here again if I'm in the area? Only if Meskerem isn't open. Time to find a better Indian place, I'm afraid.
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The atmosphere of Maharani is nice. Quiet, with modern decor and Indian artwork.\n\nThe service is good; the staff always keeping an eye on our water levels.\n\nThe food was disappointing; not just my dish, but my three friends' as well. We got an array of vegetarian, chicken and lamb dishes and everyone left with a very \""meh\"" opinion. The spices weren't as distinct as most Indian places, the quality of the vegetables and meat were subpar, and the authenticity of the flavors fell short. I ate the small amount of Gobhi Manchurian I scooped onto my plate and then just chose to not finish it because it was so terrible (and for $12 I usually don't do that).\n\nI'd adventure elsewhere to Indian if I were you.
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The lunch buffet is really great, everything is fresh and full of interesting flavor - nothing is spicy hot, though. Friendly staff.
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I really want to love this restaurant but I really don't. I have tried it at the lunch buffet and I recently ordered rice, samosas, and naan, to accompany Indian food I was cooking at home. Sadly, both experiences were less than stellar. Bland doesn't begin to describe the food. Absolutely no taste. When I want to eat Indian food, I want to eat Indian food - not tasteless, spiceless, food. Did my Irish name cause my order to be overly Americanized?? :-) \n\nEven my little children were totally unimpressed. I am pretty sure we will not be giving this restaurant a third try.
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After visiting a number of restaurants for the buffet, I have had some great ones...and some good ones. Marahani's buffet was a good one. A quick stop for lunch on the way to the theater provided enough nourishment to keep me from filling up on popcorn! It was good...the butter chicken, the aloo tikki were very good. I was slightly disappointed with the watery tamarind sauce. I love the sauce when it has a thicker consistency. The service was sub-typical for buffet. Not once did the wait staff ask if all was OK...or if we needed anything else. OK...I am spoiled by better service....but you have to expect it when you are out at a restaurant. It makes you feel like you are having lunch or dinner where you are really appreciated.
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I love me some Indian food and so far this is the best I've found in Charlotte. Great portions, easy atmosphere, very attentive staff. So yummy! They have a dish called Shahi Korma with lamb in an almond sauce...AMAZING.
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Terrible service! We were overcharged thanks to the waiters inability to split a bill - each couple on a separate tab - a normal thing to do in a restaurant - NOT HERE! They tally up the whole table and divide by the number of credit cards given and charge each one the same amount regardless of what each couple ordered. Do not make the mistake of going with friends and expecting the restaurant to be able to give separate tickets seems you have to sit across the room from each other and pretend not to know each other in order for that to be possible. Food was not what it used to be. Will remove this restaurant from our list of places to go.
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very avg lik most other indian restaurant !! though its decent compared to the price (9 bucks buffet )!!
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I ordered carryout at Maharani on my way home from work; I ordered the Murg Curry and garlic naan. The chicken in the murg curry was extremely dry and tough, the sauce was pretty bland and the garlic naan tasted like it had been baked the day before and left to sit out overnight before it was put in my carry-out bag. \n\nThe bar for Indian food has been set pretty high for me; I've cooked many Indian meals at home and have tried dozens of different Indian restaurants, but even still, the food at Maharani was pretty poor. \n\nI give it two stars instead of one because the staff was very friendly, and the decor when I went in was very tasteful. I'm hoping at some point I can brave going back and dining in, perhaps getting a different dish, and can raise my rating to 3 or 4 stars.
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It has been a long time since I have felt the need to \""Yelp\"". Eating here night before last has brought me back to Yelp....and not in a good way.\n\nThe best thing about our meal was my Diet Coke.\n\nThe wait staff had to be reminded several times of what we ordered. The food was not to my liking at all. Honestly and truly ...as I was eating I was reminded of the scene in National Lampoon's European Vacation when Clark and crew at the French restaurant near the Eiffel Tower.\n\nThe food tasted like it had been frozen and warmed up. I have honestly had better RTE meals from Patel Brothers grocery store. You know the type...the ones that come in the box for like 3 bucks....\n\nVery disappointed.
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I've been to this place a couple of times.I recommend the mixed maharani tandoori entree that consists of shrimp, lamb, chicken, and salmon served with a salad and rice. All of the meat has a specific taste/texture and the naan bread is delicious. The service is very attentive and accomodating.
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I came back here with a coworker for the buffet lunch and went back twice and walked/waddled out of the restaurant. HUGE improvement from my first review. So glad!
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Maharani is one of our best Indian food places for me and my wife. It's not too pricey but classy enough to bring my in-laws when they visit, and I always anxious to impress. The food is delicious, the wait service attentive. The butter chicken is the best in Charlotte. The only regret is they don't have mango lassi on their menu.
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When me and my boyfriend came in, we noticed that the interior design was nicely decorated. As we were being sat, we noticed the table was literally five inches away from the table next to us. Not enough room for me and my boyfriend to leave if we have to go to the bathroom. We could not hear ourselves talk because of the conversation going on 5 inches from us. next, The buffet food selection was only eight to nine different things. The food was okay but lacked the spices and taste. The reason its not a one star is because of the excellent service we had gotten. The food was warm and nothing was heating it. We would not go back!
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Really rude and non Indian people.....I have never had such a bad experience with any restaurant let alone Indian.....god bless them. I would be interested in seeing how long they can stay in business with this attitude.
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Was very disappointed with level of quality and service. Ordered to go and gave clear instructions to have two separate meals. Each with naan and rice and utensils for work. Arrived to find one bag. One rice and one naan. I pointed this out and they fixed it but they forgot the naan. Looked at $35!!!! Bill and saw they double charged for the naan too. The vindaloo chicken was not spicy enough and very oily. The employees spoke very little English and that was a huge barrier. They also seemed arrogant and rude. I am thinking that most of these reviews are fake or people do not know what good Indian is. This was the worst Indian I've had in Charlotte. At twice the price. I now know why this place is always empty. I have also tried the lunch buffet and while the price was better. The spice was horrible. All bland, boring curries and an always empty naan bin. Had to ask to get naan. This place is PERFECT if you have money to throw away and want mediocre Indian.
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I guess when you grow up eating authentic Indian food, the bar gets set pretty high. Maharani was not at all what I'd hoped for. The food was bland, under-seasoned and the woman working the door seemed not to care much that we bothered walking in. \n\nThe decor is old and drab, the entire place having a rather sad mood. Someone needs to wake up, update, and start cooking with passion.\n\nLife is too short. Go elsewhere until that happens.
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This is easily the best deal for great Indian food in Charlotte. The food is maybe one notch below Copper (upscale Indian location in town) but the price is about three notches lower. They do an especially great job with the classic dishes, and they'll adjust the heat level to your liking, making it a safe place to take guests with little or no experience with Indian food. Staff is friendly and very attentive. This has become my go-to place in Charlotte for Indian food and I'm there more often than I'm comfortable admitting.
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I've been here tons of times and NEVER had a bad meal or bad service. In fact, I find the servers to be overly attentive at times. I always order vegetable samosas, garlic nan, and chicken tika masala. The food is always above average and consistent. I've yet to find better Indian in Charlotte.
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Very few items on lunch buffet. On menu was aloo tikki, salad, plain rice, butter chicken, naan, chicken tandoori, chicken curry, palak paneer (paneer was hard to find), kheer (was good), finni that's it. None of the items were cooked properly. Very very disappointed. Price: $10.25 plate
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Won't be back. I will preface my review by saying that I am a stickler for adequate customer service. That said, I have patronized this business at least 5 times with consistent experiences. The food is decent Indian food at a convenient location. The customer service however has been lacking each and every time. The straw that broke the camel's back for me was my entrance to the establishment today. As I approached the door, there was a server standing there who clearly saw me coming in. Instead of opening the door or at the very least, remaining to greet me, he turned and walked away. Once I entered there was no warm welcome (which I should not have expected given previous visits) but instead, I was rushed through to determine if I would stay for the buffet or if I was there to pick up takeout. I won't belabor the point, I will just reiterate that this was my last time spending money in a restaurant that does not appreciate my business. Their customer service is seriously lacking and the food is good at best but certainly nothing special.
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If I could, I would not give this place even 1 star. The man that is there all the time, who is also the owner, ruined a silk skirt of mine and tried to blame it on anything and everything but him. It was the worst customer service I have experienced in my life and that is no exaggeration. He has extremely poor business skills and morals. After a very long drawn out process I received no apology, not even once. He did give me the money to replace the skirt after me arguing with him on numerous occasions over a span of a few weeks and having to bring my husband with me. When I also told him I wanted my skirt back to take it somewhere else, he lied to me and told me my skirt was not there any longer. Luckily my husband saw the skirt laying on a table in the back and pointed it out to him. We had to argue with him further because he said it was someone else's skirt. This skirt is very unique looking and we knew it was mine. After a few minutes he gave it to us in a rude huff and told us to \""just go!\"". Anybody who lies like that I prefer not to ever deal with in any circumstance. Do not give this man your business! There are plenty of better dry cleaners in the charlotte area.
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I'll say I'm a fan even though I can agree with the other reviewer that customer service here might be an issue. You really have to get past that though. The gentlemen that runs this place is strictly business and it's a business he's good at.\n\nI can't speak to the dry cleaning side, all I know is that if you need clothes tailored or altered, this is your guy. I had lost some serious inches and he made my old stuff fit like new. Totally worth it.
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Great Malaysian food!!! The service and prices are just as good! They are very accomodating for large groups, I have been to a few dinner parties here and it was wonderful. If you like sushi they have a great sushi chef on site, they also have a teppanyaki (not table side though). Malaysian is their specialty and they do it very well. My parents and in laws love this play too! Good for both meat eaters and vegetarians!\n\nWhat I order:\n\nRoti Canai\nMango Chicken\nNasi Goreng\nSambal Shrimp\nMalaya Sizzling Steak\nChar Kway Teow
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One of the best Spicy Tuna rolls in town. LOVE the hot and Sour soup and they are always so nice in there! My fiance is not impressed with the Chinese food on the menu but the rest makes up for it. Plus, they deliver :)
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Cuisine Malaya is probably one of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte. It is also a really good place to go with large groups because they have plenty of space, there is never a wait, and they can accommodate very large groups at one table. Also, the last 2 birthday celebrations we had there with large friend groups, we called in advance to make the reservation and let them know it was a birthday party, and they put up decorations in our area that we were seated at! That was definitely exemplary service. They also let us bring our own birthday cake and kept it in the fridge in the back and then cut and served it for us after blowing out the candles. Now on to the food. The food is always so good. They are also very large portions, so definitely can share one dish between 2 people. The roti tellur appetizer is amazing and a must to order if you have never had it. I also really like the kung pao tofu - the tofu has the perfect texture and crispness. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu - everything I have had has been great!
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First trip here was on Sunday and I was thinking to myself how have I never been here especially when I worked up the street for a little while! \n\nI had a huge craving for asian maybe some sushi andit seemed like I was just not going to get it when I looked on my Yelp Application to figure what would be open to fill my craving a up came Cuisine Malaya!\n\nWe came in and were sat right away we started with the Shrimp Shumai which was ok but had a fishy taste to them but then went away it was weird...I had a Shrimp Tempura roll that I added Avocado to and it was perfect just what I was looking for! I also had the a Stir fry with a noodle and I cant remember what its called but they were delicious! \n\nI can't wait to go back and get that dish again!
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I used to order from this place at least once a week when I had my project in Charlotte. The delivery guy knew my name and was always friendly with me. But, let's talk about the food. \n\nI usually got the curry laksa with chicken and salmon roll. The salmon roll is above average, usually has that fresh salmon taste to it, but it's not that large. The curry laksa is really great if you look that soupy curry. It comes with really tender chicken and is quite a mouth full to finish. I would recommend against the beef, which is also tender but chewy at the same time and the shrimp, which ends up being mostly tempura, but soggy because it was in the curry laksa broth. Best bet is chicken - it's soft and delicious.\n\nThe other dish which I would highly recommend is the Garlic Chicken. It doesn't sound like anything special, but I got this for lunch one time and was absolutely blown away. Perfect balance of spice, freshness, and a bit of sweetness.\n\nA good place for lunch - good atmosphere and incredibly crowded for how big the space is.
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When you eat the real deal I guess you're a lot tougher. I had laksa there. VERY ho-hum and way way way too large. No reasonable person can eat a huge soup like that and since when is laksa supposed to be that soupy? And....unfortunately....it tasted...well....prepackaged. Their other Asian cuisine isn't bad. I guess for Charlotte it's a bit of an adventure but I found it rather generic.
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I've always liked this restaurant a lot for it's food but with a new GM Ian Kee I am at the \""rave\"" level. He's got some very interesting wines of which he's anxious to share tastes. Throw the men aside and discuss with him your likes and dislikes and he'll guide you to the right dishes.\nThe chef is very flexible and can tailor Chinese Malaysian dishes to your taste.\nBeef Rendang is great but the General Tso's Red Snapper wasn't on the menu but it was great.\nOf course the Roti Canai is really excellent and authentic.
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For a while I never understood why people raved about Cuisine Malaya. My sushi was always okay, the hibachi was standard, my service was mediocre on most days, and I just couldn't get over a 2.5/3 star experience. Then one day I decided I didn't need sushi, I was going to try a lunch special... and then angels started to sing.\n\nLittle did I know it was just the beginning of an enlightening journey into the rest of the menu (which they now have a supplement to with wine pairings, more veg options, and better descriptions). The mango chicken lunch special was awesome - but my sa cha chicken dinner on a return visit was even better, and the bite of the triple charm special definitely put up there on my \""to order next\"" list. On our last trip we started with the malay lobak and it's a tasty table pleaser with its combo pork, tofu, and shrimp options. I have a tendency to almost always order the ginger house salad, forgetting that the dressing has a slight bitterness to it that isn't my favorite... it's completely edible, though.\n\nThe service is still wonky. If my server doesn't forget an item they forget about our table, and on the last trip we had a new girl who couldn't answer very many of our questions about the menu. But, with my improved view of their food, I'll take a few missteps in the service part, and overall they've been efficient when I've needed to get in and out during a lunch hour. I might go back to the sushi at some point, but for now I think there are too many other delish things to order.
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This is one of my \""go-to\"" places when I'm in Charlotte. I've always had a pleasant experience except the last time I went. They burned my roti canai (the roti) and by the time they replaced it, everyone else at my table already got their main meals. The waitress was not friendly at all and seemed to have an attitude when I told her my food was burned. All in all b/c of that one experience I take down a star but the food is always good.\nTry the Kung Pao chicken or tofu!
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This place is amazing! They have the best Roti Canai! I am not much of a sushi fan, especially since I'm allergic to fish (oh fish!) but my boyfriend, who is a total sushi lover loved their ngiris and sashimis. For the main course, he ordered the Mee Goreng (Indian style egg noodles) and I had the Char Kway Teow (Malaysian pan fried noodles). I liked his noodles more than mine (as always) and he offered to swap. The Mee Goreng hit the spot because of the curry taste which is typical of Indian street-side Chinese food. They also have some very nice beers. At the very end, the owner came by our table and had a word with us too. I would definitely recommend this place if you happen to be in the Charlotte uptown area.
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Consistently very good, in my regular lunch rotation, never had a bad meal here although the service can be a little hit or miss sometimes. The sushi is very good and the sushi chef is great.
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I came here for lunch and had the okra dish with chicken. There was something really odd about it - like they used dirty oil or a dirty pan for the stir-fry. I was quite disappointed. The bathroom was also a bit dirty. I think for great Malaysian food in the US you have to go to the DC area or California.
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Malaya had a lovely selection of vegetarian dishes from multiple cultures. I stayed close to Malaysian cuisine with steamed Vegetable Potiah appetizer and Tofu Sambal. My mouth celebrated the rich flavors and varied textures of the dishes. It's worth more time to further explore their menu.
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Delicious, good service, one of our favorites places to eat.\n\nHighly recommend the sesame tofu - it is some of the best tofu I've ever had at a restaurant.
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I'd like to eat there again, because they had SO many choices, and I want to try their sushi. I got the ginger lunch, which was good, but not as good or flavorful as it could be. It was just kinda meh. But the service was fast, which was nice, and they did a good job of keeping up with refilling our glasses. I'd go again, and next time I might order something with either more spice or a different kind of cuisine all together.
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The food ain't bad. But their predatory towing practices are.\n\nI parked in front of a sign that said customer parking only. I was a customer, and my car got towed.\n\nThe owners of the business say its not their problem, its the owner of the parking lot. The owner of the parking lot says its not his problem either.\n\nSo, my $30 meal just got a $120 tax added on to it.
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I'm really confused about the positive reviews of this place. The wait staff was nice - that's the only reason I gave then two stars instead of one. We should have known to skip this place when we saw the cheesy plastic sign and neon logo, but we decided to give it a chance. Our waitress asked if we wanted to sit somewhere quiet or not (which was considerate), but when we said we'd like a quiet spot, we ended up gitting a table right next to some annoying doorbell thing that gave three loud beeps every time someone walked into or out of the door, so we asked to be moved. We were also given lunch instead of dinner menus, so we had to ask for the right menus. When we finally ordered and got our food, the quantity and price looked okay, but the quality was seriously lacking. The duck in the duck spring roll seemed to be prepared well, but there were none of the other subtle ingredients and flavors that one would expect - no rice noodles, carrots, mint, basil, ect. - just iceberg lettuce and cucumber! And the dipping sauce was overly thick, way too sweet and tasted like something that came out of a jar. The wonton soup broth was bland and oily, and the wontons were okay but tasted like something I could get out of a box from the frozen section of a store. The pineapple fried rice was okay, but didn't have as much chicken or pineapple as we would have expected, the chicken was a bit dry and again - none of the subtle flavors that we're used to in this dish that make it so tasty - cilantro, raisins, cashews, ect. The beef rendeng was terrible - a pile of beef bits in a disgusting looking sauce with a side of unseasoned brocoli and cold canned pineapple. The sauce actually had a decent flavor, but it looked so unappetizing and the beef was so dry that I sent it back. The waiter took the amount of the bill, so we were grateful for that.
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Originally had planned to eat at Deejai, but we were hungry and didn't feel like waiting. I had heard about Cuisine Malaya but always was hesitant to try it. For some reason my expectations were pretty low (location maybe?) but I figured since the reviews weren't bad, I would give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised.\n\nService was good and prompt. I ordered the curry duck. It was delicious. The vegetables that the duck came in were nice and fresh tasting and not soggy, despite the fact that the curry came in a bit of a soupy broth. My date had one of the noodle dishes with tofu and really enjoyed her meal as well. Her portion was also quite large, and ended up becoming lunch for the next day (bonus). All in all, a good experience and I am looking forward to trying some of the other items on the menu.
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Absolutely excellent. The mumbo jumbo roll is loaded with fish, deep fried, and absolutely delicious. The sushi chef also sold me on the corona roll, which is yellowtail inside and out topped with slices of jalapeno and lime with a dot a sriracha. A little understaffed tonight, and even sitting at the bar, the service was under par. The quality of the sushi and the coolness of the sushi chef Robert more than made up for it. Check in specials on yelp as well as foursquare! New favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. I'll be back this weekend.
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This review is about the FOOD only! I'm in town and without a vehicle so naturally I was looking up some tasty delivery options on yelp, when I came across cuisine malaya, I was elated to see that they delivered. I got my food fast, both dishes came in very nice containers and I was sure i was in for a real treat! Based on other reviewers I had the steamed Popiah and the beef Char kway teow..\n\nBack to the opening of the containers.... First the steamed popiah, I'll admit I have never had popiah before and they probably would have been better if they were fried. The popiah consisted of a thick roll stuffed with mostly rice and some other ingredients, it was topped and garnished very nicely, the problem is.... It didn't taste like anything!!! I'm a firm believer in not eating tasteless food. \n\nThe char kway teow was similar in appearance to pad see ewe but again, this dish was tasteless..... I mean I couldn't taste any flavors! How does this even happen?? Did they forget to add flavor to my meal??? I ended up only eating a tiny amount of my food... \n\n It's so sad when you have something that looks delicious, but turns out to be a barrel of bland.....
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Score 1 for Yelp! After a failed attempt to eat at a local hotspot I re-check my Yelp bookmarks and voila! There's Cuisine Malaya, all the way across downtown Charlotte. I hoof it over about a mile and show up at this basic and simple cafe. Inside, the space is big and I'm hungry. All that walking has worked up an appetite and bonus, there's a check-in special for a free glass of wine or beer, woohoo!\n\nI order up a bunch of Malaysian items and they all please. One roti canai, one Malaysian chili shrimp and a peanut pancake for dessert. All well prepared, tasty, spicy and overall yummy! Service is really spot on and the price is right. Cuisine Malaya also serves up Japanese-sushi but I'd stick with the Malaysian. Cause it was good! So rock on Cuisine Malaya, you were worth the walk and thanks for the vino...
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Stopped in for the Beef Rendang.\nThe place was busy when I arrived which is a good sign.\nIt was very good except the broccoli on top. It was easily removed. \nI ordered to-go and the person who answered the phone and gave me my order was very friendly. I will return when I am back in Charlotte.
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I wish I was able to frequent this place more often, because it really is a wonderful restaurant where plenty of Asian cultures and cuisines come together. The atmosphere is like a typical casual dining restaurant with a bar, great to bring a group of friends or family to. The Roti Canai is what I mainly come here for - it's hands-down one of my favorite appetizers ever. And the sushi, don't even get me started. It's both flavorful and a work of art -- major props to whoever makes it or teaches other employees to do so, because it's incredible what you're able to do. Shame I can only visit and this place on occasion; each meal I've had here has been nothing short of satisfying.
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Love this place. Great sushi. Great service.
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Excellents service, bartender recommended a dish that was'nt on the menu (but should be) called Sambal. He even went above & beyond recommended an excellent wine pairing to the dish. Def recommend!
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Try it! I was skeptical upon my first visit, wondering if there would be good sushi at a place that also serves many other Asian cuisines. Wrong! We enjoyed our sushi and I've been back for other dishes. The food and staff are very good.
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Always make sure to scrutinize a resturant review from a college student.\nIt's more than likely based on the cost of beers rather than food quality. \nMy sushi was warm, food was cold, and the chicken in my stir fry tasted old.
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I've seen this place million of times since I've been in Charlotte and has never once tried it until a couple of weeks ago! My husband use to go to school by there and told me it was not good so that kind of stop me from trying it although I've heard good reviews from other people. \n\nWe finally decided to try this place since we wanted a break from Viva Chicken and it was close by. I was amazed! I got a hibachi plate with steak, chicken and veggies. It was super delicious! The meat was cook just perfect with a flavor glaze that is so good.
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The best Malaysian food in town, also some great Thai food. The bee fren dang and garlic eggplant are favs and husband dear cannot eat enough of the Roti Telur!! Got to try this one if you like eastern tastes!!
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My boyfriend and I have been coming to this place for a long time. The food was great and the service was great! Everything started to fall apart once the original manager was forced to quit his position. The food quantity and quality started to go down hill. There was hair in my food not once but TWICE every time I order a rice dish. The new owner did not care to apologize and he was offended I even brought it up. The sushi is very plain and not high quality either. As a college student, they forget to discount our meal from time to time but its the food that matters right? Their prices are constantly changing and for the amount of the food it is not reasonable. We will not be coming back at all. There are other places to go that actually care about their customers satisfaction.
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not good - food is below average.. I will never go back
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I'm always a fan of Cuisine Malaya! The food is best at lunch because it's so cheap. I always get the pan fried noodles... it's good. Oh, but if you're not in the mood for noodles... the curry fried rice is amazing.
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Pretty awful entrees, sushi wasn't bad and decent service. The chicken they used in the pad Thai was so horrible I couldn't even eat it. I finished half my plate and didn't get a to go box
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La-Tea-Da's just catered an early Thanksgiving Day luncheon at our office. They did a wonderful job with everything. \n\nFor starters, they had an assortment of small biscuit sandwiches that looked like mini-ham sandwiches. Since I don't partake in pork, I skipped those and headed straight for the good stuff. \n\nThe buffet included sauteed green beans with carrots (fresh of course, not canned or frozen), broccoli & cheese casserole (delightful -no condensed cream of mushroom soup in that casserole!), whipped potatoes with turkey gravy on the side, turkey, cranberry sauce (they had 2 - one with actual cranberries, and one of the icky congealed canned stuff), and a large assortment of breads and rolls. They also brought sweet tea, unsweet tea, and bottled water. \n\nThey also prepared an entire table of desserts which included pecan pie, tiramsu, pumpkin pie, assorted brownies, cheesecake pops, and a few other things. \n\nAgain, everything was delish but I guess we'll all be wearing our fat pants to work tomorrow! (Seriously, we eat WAYYYY too much at our office - they need to install treadmills & elipitical machines in a breakroom or conference room!)\n\nSince I didn't plan the event, I can't say how easy they were to deal with, but I asked the person in charge of planning and she said they were great. I did go online and check their website, and the prices I saw for corporate events were very reasonable. \n\nAll in all, I would definitely recommend La-Tea-Da's for catering.
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This is the best location and most reliable location to get your details answered and business taken care of in the Charlotte area when it comes to H&R Block
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Good and fast Chinese food at a reasonable price.\n\nThere aren't that many options for a quick and cheap lunch in this area, but this one satisfies both needs for right around $5. It isn't absolutely amazing and the lunch portion sizes aren't near as much as a lot of the cheap Chinese places are, but do you really need a to-go box at lunch?\n\nI took a friend and we got the sesame chicken and the general's chicken. It comes with rice and an egg roll. Both entrees had a decent fried crunchy texture and a note of fruit. The sauces were a little thinner than most places but I don't mind not being dowsed with a ridiculous amount of cornstarch.\n\nIf in the area and not trying to deal with nuances of Piscies \""all you can eat\"" sushi lunch special I will be back.\n\nFYI, take a look at the pic that had been submitted if you want an idea of portion size.
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I'm not a comic book person, but I have fun every time I go in this store. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, just like comic book geeks should be. I really like this location, as it's near the SubStation and Crisp, which are awesome places for lunch. It's a great stop for a longish lunch break. Get a yummy sandwich or salad, and then make your way into Heroes for a few minutes of geeky fun. I also recommend bringing a bonafide geek with you, as it will be much more fun to enjoy his or her pleasure.
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Heroes is the Most spacious and \""prettiest\"" of the comic shops in Charlotte. The staff is helpful and will let you roam to your hearts content. On the other side of the coin... I have found the prices on some rare items and variant comics to be slightly inflated. non the less. This is a great place to shop.
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My husband, who is a huge comic book geek, loves this place. He always brings his out of state friends to it. I have only heard good things about it- and from very particular comic book geeks. It has a great vibe.
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Just getting back into reading comics again and it has been an easy transition with this store in town. It's a very polished up comic book shop and I love it! \nHave yet to go into the store and not gotten into a good discussion about anything from NPR, the Walking Dead to Edward Abbey. So, yah I've never been ignored here. To boot they always are really cool with my niece's rolling into their store. Most comic books stores cringe at the idea of 4 yr olds coming in looking through the comics. \nIf you like fun, you'll like Heroes!
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PRO = This place is nice and polished. Lots of statues and busts (which I like) nicely displayed. Very organized.\n\nCON = Staff is nice enough but nothing that really makes you feel welcome. Prices are retail - and in some cases higher. \n\nMY EXPERIENCE = I identified several pieces I wanted (about $300.00 worth) but was told there were no quantity discounts. Now, they are under no obligation to give me a discount...but with the other competition in town, ON-LINE AVAILIBILITY of items, and Heroes charging retail plus tax, there was NO UPSIDE to me buying there...so I left. While they certainly do not need my business to stay afloat, they did lose a significant sale and future business from me. I ended up with a much better experience at a local competitor where I got a discount and great service...and I'll continue shopping there. \n\nENDGAME = It's a great place to look around but buy somewhere else...you'll save a lot of money over time. These small shops are facing more and more on-line competition via Amazon, ebay, and other small shops smart enough to offer incentives to buy from them.
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This is easily the best comic shop around. I may be biased because I've been going here since I was a teenager but they are pretty great. The staff is friendly and will explain things to the non-initiated and they have a good selection of statues, toys and other merchandise. Check them out.
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This is a great comic shop. It is family friendly and usually has some kind of event going on every so many months. They are very loyal to their customers and provide a wide variety of comics to choose from. If you have any questions they're happy to help and if you're looking for suggestions they usually have a good one! The only drawback is the parking; because of it's popularity it gets a little crowded.
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I have ordered hot subs and for some reason they don't understand that not everyone wants white american. I gave them two chances and they haven't gotten it right yet! I will go to Sub Station across the street from now on!
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Philly, yes! This is a small store and i you go to Jersey Mikes, you know what they have. Staff was nice and my sammich was good, so really can't complain here. I'll be back for another.
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After driving by everyday for months I finally stopped in for a sub and was completely unimpressed. Even though the shop was nearly empty, the staff was indifferent and they forgot what I ordered multiple times.\n\nThe chicken parm sub I ordered was a hot bland mess. Instead of crispy breaded chicken inside, it had plain unseasoned chicken slices which was covered in cheese and a sauce one step away from ketchup. To top it all off the sub was microwaved, which made the inside insanely hot and turned to bread to rubber.\n\nMaybe their regulars subs are better, but the next time I spend $10 on a sub and soda, it definitely won't be here.
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Just got a club sub and there was no lettuce, tomato, onion oil vinegar nothing I ordered a # 8 , it clearly says on the sign it comes with mikes way or whatever, I'm done with jersey mikes
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Walid did a great job tailoring a custom Brooks Brothers jacket (retail $800+) that I found at the factory story ($40). For $40, he took in the Portly 44 and turned it into a 42 Regular. \n\nHe was quick to point out the working button holes and equally quick to tell me NOT to tailor another jacket. He could have taken my money but he was honest and said the jacket didn't need tailoring.\n\nHe helped me understand his work and also took the time to explain how he completed the tapering, so that I would know which sizes and fits would best be altered. This saved me a lot of money, as the factory store does not accept returns.\n\nI currently live in DC and I still get my tailoring done here while I'm in town.\n\nIn contrast, I paid a bit less at an Asian tailor that shall remain nameless down Park Road, but found that my pants still did not fit after tailoring.
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Wali is a master tailor and does fantastic work altering jackets, pants ... you name it, he can do it. He is attentive and really listens to what the customer wants done. He takes pride in his work and makes sure the customer is satisfied with the piece before leaving the shop.
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Great tailor, I went in today for the first time and the service was great. He was quick, he knew what he was talking about, and gave a really fair price. I would recommend to anyone looking for some quality workmanship for a great price.
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This is a really great tailor! He is so honest and really will do what is best for items I have a formal gown that I bought to wear to a wedding. A few weeks before the wedding I put the dress on and thought it looked a little tight over my butt. The zipper was riding up in the back and it looked terrible. When I brought it in he took a look at he said there wasn't enough fabric in the seams to let it out. He ask me to try it on to see if there was a tuning he could do. After looking at it on he said that it looked like the dress was effective that the lining was longer than the overlay and that what was making it bunch. I really appreciated his honesty when he told me that if he did anything to it it would probably look worse i have now ordered another dress and hopefully this one will be right. Instead of saying he could fix it and charging me what I am sure would have been a pretty penny he was honest and that is a sign of an honest tailor! I would definitely recommend Myers Park Tailor!
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Bought a suit online from one of my favorite vendors. Knew I needed to get it tailored locally, but didn't know where to go. Asked some friends and Myers Park Tailors was recommended over and over.\n\nWalid nailed the exact fit I was looking for at a lower price then I expected to pay. Great work and customer service. I'll be back.
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I went here to get my prom dress altered. After trying it on, they advised me to just get a hook on the back above the zipper rather than taking it in the 1/2\"" because it was a one time wear and it would be very expensive to do so. The hook worked great! It fit tighter and my dress remained comfortable all night. I recommended all my friends to come here for alterations because they kept the customer in mind (a high school student with a minimum wage summer job). My hook was only $9 and I saved so much money going here opposed to somewhere else. \n\nAlso if you come here for a small alteration like I did, bring cash! They take cash only for purchases less than $27.
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This place is a classic \""don't be fooled by the outside\"" place. Located across from CPCC in an unassuming strip mall with a tiny parking lot, this little gem is just waiting to make your date more interesting, your mouth do a little dance and your wallet skip a beat!\n\nI always go for lunch here because it's $5.99-$6.99 for the same size portions as dinner (dinner is around $10-$12). I always get the spicy chicken dish and await the fun. \n\nTo those who don't know (I didn't before I went here!), Ethiopian food doesn't come with utensils, instead it's plated on this spongy bread which you break off and use to pick up the food. It's amazing and like I mentioned above, a great place to take a date. Most people have probably never been to a place like this and it's an experience AND a meal which I like.\n\nThe meal comes on a large plate with the spongy bread and on top of it is a garden salad with a light Italian dressing, a pureed dish of some sort that's amazing, and the protein you've chosen with onions, spices and a sauce. Sometimes you'll get veggies and potatoes too, depending on what you order. I like it spicy and I always think they give a perfect amount of heat. Simple food that really speaks for itself is what you'll get here, but the portions are great so you'll never walk out hungry!\n\nI've never tried dessert here, but I'd be willing to it if I ever had enough room left over! They do have soda in cans and beers in bottles. I believe this is a family owned place (husband/wife), as I have been going since I was 17 (I'm 24 now) and the wife has always been the waitress and is sometimes pregnant and sometimes not! :)\n\nDo yourself a favor and check out this place. Bring a friend, a date, and enjoy the experience AND the food!
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Like some of the other reviewers have said, don't let the location or decor deter from enjoying some of the best Eritrean food you're ever going to find. \n\nMy kids, for some odd reason, love Ethiopian/Eritrean food, and we've tracked it down in New York, Chicago, DC, and our hometown, Philadelphia. I think we were unanimous that this was the best that we had ever eaten. The spices were fresh, intriguing, and well-balanced, and the quality of all the ingredients seemed very high. Good injera, too. We loved everything on our platter, and were treated well by the hostess. \n\nIt's not going to look like much when you walk in, but stick around and order everything--you won't regret it!
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If you can ignore the interior (which smells like tobacco pipe smoke and is a little run down), the restaurant owner's crazy friends, crazy Ethiopian tv shows, and the location, you'll be in for a treat. Very authentic and balanced Eritrean/Ethiopian food.\n\nMostly meat dishes on the menu with a three vegetarian options. The proportions are HUGE and they give you more than enough injera to finish your dish (and someone else's!).\n\nFriendly, hole in the wall place. I'll definitely return (for take out only).
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I haven't had the food here, but I plan to visit it soon. My friend was in town visiting and we were just driving around the city late at night chatting and when we drove by and saw the bright neon open sign we both looked at each other and just knew we should stop. We thought they might have some sort of coffee. \n\nWe got a little nervous because it is in a really random spot, it was past midnight, and the door hours said that they should be closed. The windows were tinted dark and when you looked through the door all you could see was a beaded curtain. We assumed that it would be full of guys at the bar or something. I peeked in the tinted windows as best I could and saw that I was partially right... only all the eyes in the place were looking back at me! Haha, well at that point, we had to at least step foot inside and see what was going on. \n\nThey had an Ethiopian movie playing on the big screen above the windows which explained why everyone was looking my way when I peeked in! The espresso with milk was really good and it was a memorable experience sitting there watching the (thankfully subtitled) movie with a couple of dozen other Ethiopian guys lol.
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Tried to have dimmer here. 5:12 and still closed. No note or sign for explanation. Unfortunate because I would have enjoyed trying it!
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I ordered a pizza at 10:25, just one pepperoni pizza, nothing fancy, and I did not get the pizza until 11:50. They sent me an email confirmation saying it would be 30-40 minutes, which obviously wasn't the case. When I called to inquire after an hour they simply said it was on it's way, no offer for a coupon or a comp pizza or anything. After taking one bite I'm less than satisfied. It's cold and completely unimpressive. To top it off when I had to sign my credit card receipt the delivery person asked me if thy could have my pen bc they left there's at home. I will never order from them again. There are far too many BETTER pizza places to indulge in.
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This is not a review about Papa Johns in general. I love their pizza. This is a review of their store.\n\nTerrible! Terrible and incredibly rude staff, terrible service, terrible manager, and the worst part, terrible pizza. The last time I ordered from them, the pizza wasn't even edible and the cardboard broke when the driver handed it to me because the grease had leaked completely through during delivery. \n\nTwice they've gotten my order wrong and they don't do anything to make up for it, I've had an employee hang up on me before even telling me the total for my order or asking if it was delivery/pick-up, and they don't honor the coupons online at papajohns.com. Go to Domino's if this is your Papa Johns for your area. I don't even like Domino's and order there now because this place disgusted me so much.
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I was staying at Presbyterian Hospital with my boyfriend after surgery and was tired of the food selection downstairs so I thought ..... PIZZA!\n\nI checked online for the nearest location of Papa John's and I called to make sure they could deliver to the hospital and it was no problem. I placed my order online and in no time I got the call he was a minute away. When I made it downstairs the delivery man was already waiting on me! He was extremely pleasant and personable. I could have sold the pizza four times before I made it back to the fifth floor! \n\nThe pizza was still hot and extremely GOOD - we even offered his nurse a piece and she gladly acceptedl. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because I ordered mushrooms on half because my boyfriend doesn't like them and it was on the whole pizza ( I loved it though).
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Worst experience with Papa Johns ever with this location. \n\nEvery* time I've ordered delivery it has been incredibly late. This past time was the worst. An order estimated at 30 minutes still wasn't here 1.5 hours later so I called and they claimed it had just left. They called up from the call box once and then left within seconds. (For whatever reason it went straight to voicemail, which I got notification of immediately.) I literally ran down and circled the lot and they were long gone. The store then pretended they couldn't hear me when I called from numerous phones and numbers until finally I interrupted their speech about the promotion and called them out for stuttering since they clearly heard me. (Before that they'd say the special really fast and immediately say \""hello? hello?\"" and hang up.) I will never order from this location again.
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I received sub par service. My friend got cut off and rudely spoken to while we were trying to order. All we wanted was a pizza and we have been put on hold for way too long. Don't know what to do.....
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Decent service...horrible food. I can't for the life of me understand how this company is so successful. It could only be worse if it was yet another failed Greek attempt at Italian.
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Always have been a fan of Showmars but never tried the breakfast there. I wasn't dissappointed at all! I had a turkey sausage, egg and cheese sandwich and loved it. Along side of that I had a bowl of grits made perfectly.\n\nThe service at almost every Showmars is what I think really sets it apart from other chains. It's always friendly and I feel like they are eager to please. Not for nothing, the stores are almost always very clean.\n\nIt doesn't take a lot for me to be impressed but Showmars does it for me if I'm looking for something as close to fast food as I feel like getting without the terrible food of a typical fast food joint.
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Pleasantly surprised! 1st time to Showmars. The flounder is excellent! We immediately received a warm welcome upon entering the restaurant. The food came quickly! It was well prepared and delicious. On my next trip to NC I will definitely stop here.
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So, I ordered Cherry House because it is the only Chinese place that delivers to my apartment complex and my boyfriend insisted we eat Chinese food for the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. Yep, he's a big dork. I couldn't decide what I wanted so I went with my standard veggie lo mein while the bf ventured out and had the Cherry Special Chicken. We also got the standard egg rolls and crab rangoon.\n\nWell, the lo mein, first of all, was not lo mein at all. It was actually chow mein and that did not really work for me since I prefer the wide, flat noodle usually found in lo mein dishes. It was fairly bland and the veggies were scarce. I mean, c'mon, it's veggie lo mein! Give me something here! The crab rangoon filling was nothing short of disgusting....it tasted like either ricotta cheese or curdled, mealy cream cheese. Yuck!\n\nThe Cherry Special Chicken, however, was pretty darn tasty. I ended up sharing with the bf because his food was way better than mine. The sauce was a sweet/spicy combo and the chicken was tender and perfectly fried (i.e. not too greasy). The only downside: the cherries were of the marischino variety and tasted just like what you would expect: like they came from the bottom of a Shirley Temple. Overly sweet and not so appetizing. \n\nA mixed review all in all.....maybe if I branched out and tried something different, but I think next time, I will just go pick it up from somewhere else.
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Good chinese takeout here, seems to be hard to find. This is the Hoho Cherry House. The Hoho China Bistro is no more, but I heard it moved here.\n\nThe lunch specials are a good value, but the food here is right about average. General Tso's is OK. This is more along the lines of a Panda Express, but mom and pop owned. For that, I expected more. Nothing to rave about, but not terrible either.
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General tsao's chicken for take-out lunch broke the plastic fork I was using. I probably caught them on an off-day.
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I don't generally like to review restaurants that I've only eaten at once since that hardly seems fair to me, and I will be up front, I have only eaten here once, but I'm not in a terrible hurry to repeat since I've found better Chinese which is closer to my house.\n\nWe went here on my roommate's request. He had the Chicken and Broccoli (He ALWAYS has the chicken and broccoli!) and seemed to enjoy. We split an order of crab rangoon and it was pretty decent too. It wasn't exactly complex in flavor, but it's tough to screw up crab and cream cheese deep fried in wontons. I had a General Tso's combination and I can best describe my impression as underwhelmed. The chicken was a little to crunchy/chewy for my taste and the sauce was not as spicy as a like my general tso's but I suppose these are both excusable if they happen to be your taste. \n\nWhat was not excusable, and really what is prompting me to write this review, was the egg roll. The only reason I was craving Chinese so badly was because I wanted an egg roll. You know how boiled cabbage can be kind of odiferous? Well imagine a wonton wrapper which contained nothing (no egg, no pork, no nothing) but cabbage that smelled, not mildly, of parade route (anyone who has ever marched behind mounted cavalry knows what I mean). I was very disappointed.\n\nIt should be said that the service was good and, as I said before, I have only eaten here once. You can pay your money and take your chances on the fact that I was there on an off night or that they will be more to your liking. I will be getting my Chinese food elsewhere.
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What happened to this place? I ordered my usual extra crispy sesame chicken and mushy yuckyness with bland yet sweet syrupy sauce is what I received. \n\nI was given no choice between fried rice and white rice and they automatically assumed I wanted the large portion when I actually would have wanted the small if I knew I had the option ( I just thought the prices went up...and truthfully there was no difference in size and it use to be $6.95 now its $10.95!). I have gone to other restaurants and ordered $10 worth of Chinese take-out and received an egg roll and soup too- not the case here...although before it use to be- new management ?..or are they just getting cheap? \n\nThe usually amazing crab rangoon wasn't hot enough (temp-wise) and I was totally disappointed.They also forgot to give me my chop sticks which may be a small thing but I specifically asked for them. The literally gave us a full pint of duck sauce though so perhaps they should think of scaling down there and throwing in a veggie egg roll like they use to. \n\nThey use to have 5 stars from me but this last time wasn't even worth a single star in my opinion so I'll meet somewhere in the middle and give them a 2.5 ...I really am not sure if I would return if the quality has gone that downhill...search is back on for good take-out Americanized Chinese food in Charlotte
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Good, cheap, quick. Yum!
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I was actually pleasantly surprise by my visit to the Cherry House. After reading the reviews here, which are very mixed, I figured what the hell. Can't be worse than what happened to Hong Kong Chinese (read my previous review for that story).\nWhen I first walked in I was surprised by the cleanliness, and how well put together the interior looked, nicely decorated without going over the top. \nMy wife and I were greeted at the counter and took a minute to look over the menu.\nI went with one of their \""house specials\"" the spicy tangerine chicken, ordered with white rice, and an egg roll for $7. Not bad at all. The wife went with good ol' beef lo-mein. \nEverything was really good, seemed fresh, and had great flavor. This is slowly becoming one of my fav take out Chinese places around. Ho Ho Cherry House has my vote!
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My boyfriend and I have been to Ho Ho Cherry House a couple times because its right up the street from our house. On a recent visit to pick up our order, I happened to notice there was a coupon in their to go menu I had picked up. The coupon was spend 15, get 5 off. I asked the MANAGER, \""hey, can we please use this coupon?\"" The manager said, \""did you just pick that up off my counter?\"" Playfully I said, \""umm, noooo\"" thinking there was no way he was going to deny us the coupon.. (remember, talking to the manager, not a teenager in the front.) He then proceeded to tell us that no we couldn't use the coupon, and we would have to take the coupon home, cut it, and use it on our next visit. \n\nI said I couldn't believe that, and that if there was some sort of parameter of that sense it should be clearly stated on the to-go menu. When he finally refused, I said under my breath, \""guess we'll be going down the street to 88 Bistro.\"" to which he had the nerve to reply, \""yeah, I heard that place is great, have you been?\"" What a jackass. If directly disrespecting your customers is how you run your business, then I will be happy to support your competitor.
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Not good Chinese food.
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Cherry House is good for two things: quick and inexpensive Chinese food. Don't expect to be blown aware by culinary complexity or innovative dishes and presentations here. But, hey, they carry most of the westernized classics.\n\nUS CULTURE TIP ON THE USAGE OF THE TERM \""CHOW MEIN\"":\nI learned from my experience here that there is a difference in the US between East and West coast conceptions of chow mein. On the West coast (where I was raised), chow mein refers to the steamed soft noodles and \""Hong Kong style\"" refers to the crispy style fired noodles. However, here on the East coast, \""chow mein\"" is assumed to be the crispy Hong Kong style, while \""lo mein\"" refers to the soft steamed style. Who knew?\n\nAt Cherry House, however, chow mein seems to refer to a bunch of fried rectangular morsels of friedness. I think they are the ones that you find in soup sometimes. In any case, I was a little let down.\n\nThat said, in a fix it is a perfectly viable option. The lunch combinations are a fantastic option at $6-$8 for main dishes with fried rice and egg roll, spring roll, or crab rangoon. A filling lunch for two coming in at under $13? I've had worse.
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