The Laughing Owl Restaurant

We don't dine out much due to the lack of quality eateries in Kinston, but we have dined at the Laughing Owl about once per month since our move to this town. Last night was a Wednesday but it was Valentine's Day, so we thought that that the staff would be prepared to serve us. I selected steamed veggies and rice with a garlic ginger sauce. It is simple food that requires little preparation. The veggies can be prepped for cooking in advance as can the sauce and the sauce should have tasted hot and sweet. I usually prepare mine in a wok with freshly grated ginger root and thinly sliced garlic. I add corn starch to thicken the sauce a little. The veggies and rice were acceptable. The sauce was tasteless and watery and served on the side in a bowl. I thought that it was soup. My dining partner ordered pasta with Alfredo sauce and shrimp. I asked her how her meal was and she said that it was disgusting. She invited me to sample it. I did so and she was right. We took it a go box to feed to a neighborhood stray dog that we call Shorty. Shorty ordinarily enjoys table scraps. I am guessing that he might reject this offering. I have no complaints about the wait staff. I was adequate although we had to request both salt and pepper for the table. I am done with this place.

I love Laughing Owl. I ordered Walnut Shrimp and they were out of walnuts so we substituted cashews and it was delicious. Large servings. Parking: There's always parking on Queen st, about half a block away.

GreAt food and service. All at a reasonable price

Absolutely fabulous. Great food and fabulous service

Food wasn't good at all, overrated. I had gotten the shrimp Alfredo which Is lacking alot of flavor. Also, it has a really bad after taste. Don't go here if you don't want to be disappointed.

Lunch meeting. Everything was good. Many food choices here!