Incredible menu, service & decor! My daughter is a freshman at College of Charleston & has been craving Vietnamese food since moving from NJ. The OG Garlic Noodles with pulled pork & pickled red onions was beyond delicious. Cannot wait to stop by this lovely & comfy spot in Little Jerusalem. You must try it!
We had the Garlic KFC Wings and the Hot and Spicy Chicken Noodles. Food was flavorful and well presented. The service was spot on, being helpful and attentive.
I dine out all over the country: Austin Tx, NYC, Portland Oregon, LA, San Fran, etc. This was very good , and the folks care about what they are doing. They deserve 5 Stars and you should treat yourself to their food.
Went there with a group of three, we were sat quickly though we didn’t have reservations. The host and waiter were very kind. The atmosphere is very chill which is nice to be able to relax after having some fancy meals in previous days. The food came out pretty quickly and though fast it was very flavorful and delicious. If you’re visiting from out of town or just in the mood for some Vietnamese food, I would highly recommend this place.
Pros: Best noodles I’ve ever had, hands down. The wings are also pretty darn good. Wings/dumplings are severely over priced for what you get(6 wings or dumplings). Noodles could be a bit cheaper but their servings are massive and one serving of noodles will leave you very full or could be split in half. Interior looks super cool.
Cons: pretty expensive, they sit at the very top of the price I’d pay for noodles.
Food is super rich, hard to eat a full serving and you feel a bit gross afterwards.
Have gotten to go from here 3 times and every time they are about 5 mins late with the food.
All of that said, everyone should try the OG garlic noodles at least once. Hard to describe how awesome they are. P.S. add the poached egg, it’s worth it.
This is definitely my favorite restaurant right now. Before a vacation, I made sure to eat here the day before we left and came back the day we arrived. It’s addictive! I get the OG noodles minus onions, sometimes I add the poached egg. The spicy lamb dumplings are the best thing on the small plates menu. Strongly recommend the limeade, with or without alcohol!
Absolutely tasty. We had the lamb dumplings, veggie dumplings, fingerling potatoes, and spicy noodles. Best meal of our weekend in town. Great service, great aesthetic, phenomenal food!
During our stay in Charleston, we found Pink Bellies and the best Asian food we have had in the South to date. It was so good we went back the next day. The cocktails were great, food delicious, staff friendly, efficient especially James and the manager Michael. Took great care of all customers, and we enjoyed the conversation with them too. We will visit again next time in Charleston.😎👍🏾
Easily some of the most unique and elaborate decor I’ve ever seen in a restaurant, even the chopsticks and drinkware were works of art. The staff was incredible, music was great, and I haven’t even gotten to the food yet. We had the Garlic KFC Wings, OG Garlic Noodles, one of the dumpling dishes, and the “Thai-Mar-Tea-Ni”, all of which were outstanding. I cannot recommend this place enough.
Let me start by saying I love the name of this place. Something about it conjures up the full, happy bellies of hairless baby animals after a thorough feeding. The service was good. Friendly staff and beautiful, whimsy restaurant.
Now, the most surprising thing we ordered that I absolutely found nostalgic and delicious was the spicy lomein noodle dish. I haven't had lomein since two decades ago when I used to order it from the greasy Chinese joint for late night study sessions in college. The lamb perogis were a little strong for me, but still tasty. I didn't care for the Gerry's chicken because it was a little sour for my taste and not as crunchy. Also, I wish they offered sides of rice a la cart. I like to double-carb my noodles. 😆
Pink Bellies is a great Vietnamese restaurant in a modern space. The staff were all friendly and accommodating. Jeremiah was funny, knowledgeable and all-around great!
They have an original and unique cocktail menu. I had the drink with Suntori, Passion Fruit and lemon grass. It was refreshing.
We split the Fish Sauce Brussels Sprouts which we’re friend to a crispy perfection. The fish sauce is a fantastic accompaniment. The Garlic KFC wings were also perfectly crisp and the sauce was delicious. We ended up dipping our Brussels in that as well.
I had the Hot & Spicy Chicken Noodles which were chewy, spicy and everything you want in a noodle.
Overall it was a great experience.
I would definitely make a reservation as there was a line of people waiting for tables. Service was quick, but they did seem understaffed like most place these days.
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