Open Rice - Charlotte

I was genuinely surprised by the food here. I thought it was going to be similar to places where they compensate bad food with modern deco but no, not at all, it was really good! It’s very easy to make Asian dishes salty but this place got it just right. I would definitely recommend it. I also got the taro latte which barely tasted like taro but it wasn’t bad either :

This place well exceeded my expectations. While the establishment is certainly on the more expensive side, and given the admittedly small portions, there's no mistaking the rich quality of the food. Moreover, my party had went over on a Saturday night and our dishes came out faster than anyone anticipated! We were amazed at the overall service. While I mentioned some of the items are of smaller portions, it balances out given the fact that likewise other menu items are meant to be enjoyed by parties. In the end it evens out. Great place for special occasions.

Ate here on a Sunday afternoon restaurant wasn't packed. I got a soda to drink they bring you a can with a cup of ice; so refills are not free. For my appetizer I ordered the pork potstickers (fried). They were delicious! It's served with a dipping sauce which was great. My entree Beef Chow Fun. The beef was tender and the portion was filling. I added the dipping sauce from my appetizer to my meal gave it the extra pop it needed! Make sure to save room for desert!!! I ordered a vanilla scoop of ice cream with oreo, fruity pebbles, chocolate and caramel drizzle on top!! The bubble waffle was still warm too. This was a pleasant experience look forward to trying different menu items!

Loved the food here! The owners are from HK and it definitely shows in their Asian fusion food. Surprisingly their boba was also really good! We got the char siu and double pan fried noodles and it tasted authentic and seasoned well! I always get the fluffy fried buns as an appetizer and it hit the spot ‍ it’s usually busy and they have an outdoor area now which is really nice for good weather! 10/10

My experience was absolutely amazing! The service is exceptional, kind, and feels connected. Although the price is steep, the quality makes it worth it. Personally, I would say the portions are very reasonable with lots of excellent dishes to choose from. I ordered the the bulgogi, the Vietnamese spring rolls, and laksa which were all delicious. The bubble waffle with ice cream and toppings is so good and a definite must-try. Open Rice is definitely a go-to place for great asian cuisine and I will definitely be a returning customer.