Q: As an Indian, I normally can't justify going to a pricey Indian restaurant & paying for food that either I can cook at home myself or that my mom or an aunt can cook for me. But, in the last few months, I've found myself at Blue Taj twice (once with co-workers for lunch, and once for an anniversary celebratory dinner) Both times, I was impressed by the food, the ambiance and the service. I still believe it's expensive, and may be not entirely worth the money you pay , but it's not complaint worthy. It's worth visiting at least once, specially since I haven't found or heard of any other good Indian restaurants in the Charlotte area.

A: positive

Q: Pretty good service, even though they were fairly busy for a Sat morning. Service was attentive, but not overbearing. They ended up undercooking one of our steaks the first time, but the bartender (I didn't get her name, but she was good) was quick to remedy the situation, and actually ended up taking that order off our bill. Food was good, and a great price for the quality and portion size. Definitely will be back to try out their happy hour - I hear it's a great bargain, and if the filet medallions are on there, they're a must have.

A: positive

Q: I was surprised to find out there was a new Vietnamese restaurant so close to my house. I usually go to Da Vang on 19th Ave. I was hopeful this would be my new place to go...Unforunately, it won't be. Like previous reviews stated, there was a definite communication barrier with the waitress. I did not recieve what I ordered but when I pointed out the issue she didn't understand so I just ate what she brought. The pho wasn't bad but it wasn't the best I've had. My main issue with this place was the fact that nothing, and I mean NOTHING was cooked fresh in that kitchen. Every SINGLE thing that came out of the kitchen was heated up in the microwave. I kept hearing the ding ding ding of the microwave and then a bowl of soup would come out. In my opinion pho just doesn't taste as good when it's reheated, especially in a microwave. Perhaps it had to do with the fact that the owner was the only one in there and maybe he thinks its faster/easier to just reheat instead of cooking things fresh, regardless I did not like the results. I sincerely hope the owner does well, but I will not be going back. I will go back to my usual place. Although its further, at least I know my soup will be hot and fresh. They're so busy I bet they cook it multiple times a day.

A: negative

Q: I know this place can do without another 5 star review, but I think I want to move to Vegas just for Egg & I. We came in a group of 10, but service blew our minds away. At 1 pm on a Saturday, we barely waited 10 minutes. Our server took our orders quickly, and gave everyone a banana nut muffin on the house! A couple of my friends and I split the blackened prime rib benedict (a must must MUST!), the strawberry cream-stuffed french toast (tasted like fair food), and an Italian omelette. Enormous portions priced right--felt so bad leaving so much of it uneaten, especially since it was so delish. Even the coffee was the absolute perfect diner coffee. I don't think I can ever do a Vegas trip without the Egg & I. It's so worth the drive off the strip! And believe the hype--just stick to the blackened prime rib benny and you won't be disappointed.

A:
positive