Specializing in freshness and quality, this establishment lets customers create their own entrees. First, you choose your meat: beef, chicken, fish of the day, shrimp, veggie or a combo. Next, you select your style. Some of the tastier options include black bean and garlic, tomato pepper and kow (broccoli, bok choy, water chestnut and peapods). Then you choose your "base," a grain like brown or white rice, noodles, udon or low mein. Still one final decision awaits: the addition of up to four vegetables.

It's a very Flat Top Grill experience, and one that's certainly delicious. Overwhelmed by all the choices? Order straight from the menu, with picks like fried rice, egg foo young and other standard Asian fare. The portions are hearty, the food lacks the extra grease that seems to plague some stir-fry restaurants and the staff remains friendly and speedy. Best of all, the price is right: Nothing on the menu is more than $9, making it a perfect place to dine with friends on the cheap.

Average cost: <$10

Centerstage Reviewer: Venita Griffin