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Went to one of my favorite restaurants in Charleston today for lunch. I hope all of you are hungry and head on over to Beautiful South by Kwei Fei on Columbus St downtown after seeing these pictures and reading my thoughts on what I had today. First course was Scallion Noodles, then I had an order of the Beef Dumplings in an incredible sauce that I then poured over rice to take home for lunch tomorrow. The last item I ate was the Three Treasures, which is new to the menu for this month. It has eggplant, potatoes and peppers prepared in the wok and served with a delicious sauce that I also mixed with some rice to take home for my wife’s lunch. Every single one of these dishes were exceptional and over the top tasty. If you look closely you will also see the Asian mustard to kick some of the dishes up to my fancy. Thank you David, Adam, Victor and the staff for an awesome meal.
This is a hidden gem for us. We visit Charleston several times a year and always look for new places to try. This was our first visit to Beautiful South but will not be our last. We went for lunch right as they opened. The hostess, bartender, and chef were all apart of our dining experience and we loved every moment. We ordered the Shanghai Style Cucumbers (MY FAVORITE), Special Beef Dumplings, Black Pepper Beef (SECOND FAVORITE), and Sweet and Sour Pork. We took our time and enjoyed the meal and conversation with the staff. The vibe was light hearted and there was some really good music in the background. We can't wait to come back and I'll be craving those Cucumbers until the next time! Thank you for celebrating our anniversary with us!
Came here originally just for a couple drinks at the bar, but ended up staying for quite a while. The atmosphere here is great and the staff were all exceptional in their services. Our drinks were very well made by the bartender there and we had some great conversations. The dining area is very clean and had a nice modern touch. The food here is great as well, as every dish we ordered and shared had the entire group go silent; just enjoying what we ate. If you're looking for great Chinese food with a modern flare, I highly recommend coming here with friends, family, or a date.
The word “Beautiful” is almost insufficient when describing our experience tonight at Beautiful South by Kwei Fei. Yes, the atmosphere and decor is indeed beautiful but it is also warm, inviting, cozy, and comforting. Our servers countenance was indeed beautiful but she was also energetic, enthusiastic about the food, the restaurant and life in general, whitty, funny, and flawless. The food was more than just beautiful, it was stunning, with well balanced flavors, appropriately savory and sweet, spicy, and tangy. The best Chinese food is made from few ingredients that are minimally fussed over, kissed by a hot wok in mere minutes. Beautiful South rang this bell. We deliberately over ordered for a party of two so we could try several dishes. We had: Scallion Oil Noodles that were just perfect! We did share back with them that the crispy Scallion garnish was not crispy, but that we also understand that it’s July in Charleston so we weren’t surprised, lol Special Dumplings this evening were beef and they were served in a Black Vinegar/hot chili oil sauce that was delicious. Our mains dishes were: General Tso’s Chicken - a wonderful balance of sweet and spicy with an appropriate amount of Vinegar in the forefront in a nod to the great Taiwanese Chef Peng who invented this dish in the early 1970’s only to have the recipe stolen and bought to NY and bastardized into the overly sweet version sold at every Chinese takeout restaurant in the country. Mushroom Mu Shu with the addition of the Cantonese Roast Duck -served with thin pancakes and a Peach Hoisin. A great dish that displayed Wok Hei (the breath of the wok) bringing a not so subtle smokiness that really complimented the roastiness of the duck.- a real winner. And finally, The Black Pepper Beef- Velvetized tender slices of Sirloin with red Bell Pepper served on a sizzling Platter. This dish had a ton of umami and a glorious warmth from the Black Pepper. I am a retired Chef and cook a fair amount of Chinese cuisine in my home and I really appreciate the attention to detail and the respect Beautiful South gives to keeping it real but making the food their own. It has quickly become our goto, along with Kwei Fei for when we have the itch for great Cantonese or Szechuan cooking.
One of the best meals I’ve had in Charleston. From front door, to bar staff, and our sever hands down the best in town. Drag your friends if you must to this delicious restaurant. Easy to get to, cheap lot parking across the street, space is super dope. Again, what a wonderful experience. Will definitely come back and eat.