ADV Forest Hibachi Grill & Noodles — Restaurant in Andover

ONE STAR - As soon as we were seated the chef made a targeted racist comment followed by another very insensitive comment towards my friend. We decided to leave and paid for the drinks we had ordered. While paying, I was asked why we decided to leave and, after explaining, I was told my friend was “too sensitive” while defending and making excuses for the chef. We didn’t make a scene we just simply didn’t want to be there anymore, they are the ones who asked for more details and then wanted to give me attitude. If you are Hispanic please beware of going to this restaurant. We will not be back & would urge everyone to consider where they spend their money and who they choose to support.

PS I made reservations online and when I called to confirm was told they don’t take reservations online. Which was weird since I made reservations online and got texted...

Absolutely horrid service. We barely sat down and had racial comments made by the chef to the only non-white member of our party. Disgusting behavior, do not support them. The chef pointed to my friend after we sat down and said “who’s the Indian girl,” to my Venezuelan friend and while that isn’t an issue, his response was. She said “I’m the birthday girl,” trying to respond playfully, and he said “that’s not my problem.” This was not said playfully but deadpan and serious, but then said, “don’t worry, I won’t call ICE.” Are you kidding me?

We certainly were not going to stay for our reservation. Before leaving, this matter was brought up to the owner, who had originally set our reservation. She became defensive and called us “sensitive.”

I would rather eat trash than ever support a restaurant that so blatantly racist....

My family had a wonderful time at dinner last night! The service was impeccable and food was top-notch. We were seated at a table initially because there is only one grill. This worked out well - we had salad and appetizers at the table and then moved to the grill for dinner. The chef even brought out fried rice for my nieces to tide them over! I highly recommend the cheese rangoon (nice balance of flavors with pepper and sweet cheese, and the dipping sauce was perfect), but the eggrolls and gyoza were also good. I could live on the garlic fried rice! The filet was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. My family also enjoyed the sesame chicken and yakisoba. Vegetables were included in the meals as well. I was a little sad there were no flying shrimp but I will...