One of the many things that I love about the Queen City is that 3 of our favorite restaurants are former Pizza Huts (as a local government nerd, I'm a huge fan of adaptive reuse) -those establishments include: Koishi, Moosehead, and Krazy Fish. I'll review Koishi and Moosehead later (if I haven't already)...
Krazy Fish is one of the places in CLT that we always take our out of town guests. We take our guests there for a number of reasons: 1) we like to show our friends and family Plaza Midwood and tell the story of the neighborhood's renaissance and how the residents helped to transform a neighborhood in decline into a truly vibrant community; 2) I love the atmosphere inside the restaurant ranging from the mannequin mermaid in the middle of the dining space to the sasquatch statue on the large round table near the bar; 3) the staff are fabulous -the waiters are all passionate about the food they serve, make great recommendations, and provide fabulous customer service; and 4) the food is absolutely out of this world! Who knew that Pan-Asian/South American/soul food could result in such an amazing fusion?!?! I have to admit I was skeptical the first time I read the menu, but oh my goodness- the fusion is pulled off what has to be divinely inspired fashion!
If you haven't been to Krazy Fish yet, do me a favor and go there. In addition to great food, they have a nice local beer collection; serve some really creative cocktails -including a mean bloody mary. Go, now... stop what you're doing and treat yourself to the best fusion restaurant in Charlotte!