Check out the 3 most popular spots in Charlotte's Ballantyne East

Ma Ma Wok | Photo: S M./Yelp

Spending time in Ballantyne East? Get to know this Charlotte neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Chinese restaurant to a ramen spot.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Ballantyne East, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Ma Ma Wok

Topping the list is Chinese, vegan and vegetarian spot Ma Ma Wok. Located at 11914 Elm Lane, Suite 100, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 159 reviews on Yelp. Ma Ma Wok offers spring rolls, kung pao chicken, curry stew and more.

2. Gallery Restaurant

Next up is cocktail bar, New American, breakfast and brunch spot Gallery Restaurant, situated at 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, The Ballantyne With four stars out of 108 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. On the menu, look for crab cakes, 12 oz. New York strip steak or bison short ribs.

3. Sheng Ramen

Sheng Ramen, a spot to score ramen and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 15201 John J Delaney Drive, 4.5 stars out of 154 reviews. Sheng Ramen serves up paitan ramen, vegetarian miso, shrimp yakisoba and more.

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