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| - This restaurant was recommended to me by a stranger in the Ciel Gallery in Charlotte, when I asked if there was a good place to eat in the area. Futo Buta is located next to the train track, in a cool area of downtown Charlotte. The train runs through downtown and sidewalks are located on either side to encourage pedestrian traffic. It seemed very safe and truly a great way of getting a taste of local life.
I walked in and was seated at the bar. The waitress eagerly told me about the menu and answered my questions. In the end, I asked her to "surprise me", and that she did:-) Another waiter returned in good time with a piping hot bowl of Fire and Ice. The bowl included ramen noodles swimming in a seafood broth, top with pieces of grilled salmon and steamed vegetables. It was beautiful, flavorful, and filling. I was offered samples of ice cream; green tea, drizzled with honey, and "Fruity Pebbles", a pink, citrus flavored soft-serve, topped with fruity pebbles. They were both delicious, and quite different from each other.
The wait staff was friendly and took time to suggest places to see in Charlotte and directions on how to get there.
Overall, a wonderful experience that I would recommend for a casual meal.
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