‘Something for everyone:’ Grab a bite at an eco-friendly Asian fusion spot with vegan pho

Come with CharlotteFive to Be-Em Asian Kitchen, a family-owned, Asian fusion restaurant known for its classic, “made-to-order dishes with unique twists.”

At Be-Em, you can expect fresh, never frozen, local and organic ingredients, including non-GMO, hormone-free and all-natural meats, and scratch-made sauces.

Be-Em’s menu includes:

Main plates and shareables, such as:

• Hawaiian poke tuna bowl, with ahi tuna, seaweed salad, avocado, pineapple, masago, sesame seed and poke sauce.

• Chicken lettuce wraps, with sautéed chicken, water chestnuts, crispy noodles served with iceberg lettuce and soy vinaigrette.

• Pho noodle soup, with beef broth with fresh rice noodles, topped with white onions, scallions and cilantro served with a side of fresh herbs.

• Shio ramen, with ramen noodles, soft-boiled egg, kimchi, nori, corn, green onions, shallots, and choice of ground beef or chicken.

Combination entrees, include:

• Shrimp and steak

• Chicken and shrimp

• Chicken and steak

• Scallops and shrimp kabobs.

Customizable hibachi plates come with rice, vegetable, sweet carrots and shrimp sauce, plus the options to choose your protein, base, vegetables and sauce.

Looking for a vegan-friendly meal? As its menu offers health-conscious items and substitutions, Be Em has something for everyone.

Be-Em’s vegan options include:

• Vegan pho chay, with daikon broth, veggies and fresh rice noodles, topped with onion, scallions, cilantro, a side of fresh herbs and your choice of protein such as tofu, seitan chicken or vegan smoked ham.

• Vietnamese street tacos, with cucumbers, pickled carrots, jalapenos, cilantro and your choice of protein.

• Kimchi fries, with cucumbers, pickled carrots, jalapenos, cilantro and your choice of protein.

Be-Em also has an “eco-friendly focus,” with biodegradable to-go packaging and donations to local charities, such as Urban Ministries and Second Harvest Food Bank.

Check out the gallery below ⬇️ to see more about the restaurant.

Be-Em Asian Kitchen

Location: 1848 Galleria Blvd K, Charlotte, NC 28270

Menu

Cuisine: Asian fusion

Instagram: @beemasiankitchen

Mari Pressley

The Charlotte Observer

Freelancer Mari Pressley was an intern on the Charlotte Observer’s Service Desk and CharlotteFive. She studies mass communication with a concentration in journalism, while minoring in writing and photography. Her previous experience includes interning for Credit Karma’s Editorial team and serving as Managing Editor at Winthrop University’s school newspaper, The Johnsonian.