My server Lidia was so attentive and sweet!! She was enthusiastic and it really made it a very…read morespecial birthday for me! We got the Shrimp and Grits and the Chicken and Waffles. Highly recommend. I liked how sugary the waffles are. We'll be back again soon.

Well, didn't know what to expect, but we were please…read more Beef short ribs and shrimp and grits. Nicely done and very savory. Great drink menu and the staff were quick with orders and refills. Definitely going back. We went on a busy weekend downtown so we made reservations and they got us in and ate and we were in our way for more drinks and desserts.

Fantastic and Fast. Perfect local breakfast. Great service. Super friendly and welcoming. The food…read morecame fast and hot. Delicious, flavorful and filling. Perfect downtown location near shopping and local vendors.

I enjoy having breakfast at Ernie's for its warm and cozy ambiance. As soon as I enter the place I…read morefeel right at home. The sever already knows what I usually have to eat, and she serves me a freshly brewed cup of coffee as soon as I have a seat at my favorite booth. Ernie's on the Market is owned and operated by Bill Kopcial, a former Roanoke City firefighter and his business partner Scotty Smith. They are wonderful individuals. Bill always greets me when I'm having breakfast and he stops by. Just the other day, I ran into him and his family at McAlister, where they were having dinner. My usual breakfast there is two fried eggs over easy, with bacon, homefries, and white toast. I also enjoy their omelets. On weekdays they are one of the few restaurants that open at 6:00AM, so it gives you an opportunity to get a head start of the day. The server is a very friendly and hospitable young lady, who is always looking after her customers to see if they need a coffee refill or would like a glass of iced water to enjoy with their food. Today I had the usual breakfast. No matter how the cook prepares my breakfast, it always tastes so good. The white Texas toast is always fresh and soft, and the eggs and bacon tastes just right. I also enjoy looking at the historic photographs on the brick wall and their flamboyant decor. Their prices are reasonable enough to be able to leave a well deserved good tip. And one always leaves the place with a good feeling.

It was exciting to find out that a new Asian Fusion restaurant had just opened in my neighborhood…read morelast week. And after trying it out, I can't wait to bring you the good news of this amazing fine-dining establishment. After having been selected as number 4 of Yelp's Top 50 most prolific Elites of 2025, a year when I also was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Photographer of the Year Award at their Yelpies 2025 Award Ceremony, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, and where last year I was awarded the Yelp Triad Squad Yelper of the Year Award, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Sakura Asian Fusion Restaurant in Southwest, Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. Located in a quiet area, in the middle of the neighborhood, surrounded by a mixture of private homes and some buildings, this Asian Fusion restaurant just poped up as the tulips do in the early spring, signaling hope for the new year and the arrival of the first of many, good things to come in 2026. I love its location in the corner of Marshall Avenue and 6th Street in Southwest Roanoke. The architectural design of the building looks contemporary in a triangular shape, with outdoor narrow seating along an ornamental fenced area on the right side of the building. And a much larger square fenced in patio on its left side. Surrounded by large windows on both sides of the building to allow natural light to come in and brighten the inside, the restaurant has an area of complimentary parking in the back as well as many on street parking spaces where customers are free to park. Its entrance right in the middle of the building with a beautifully designed name sign up high, creates a sense of excitement right from the start of your Asian culinary journey. As I walked in I immediately received a warm welcome greeting from the hostess who invited me to take a seat at the first window booth of the restaurant with a beautiful view of the outside, of the opening long window in the kitchen where you can watch the Sushi Chef creating gourmet culinary masterpieces, and of the amazing natural wood bar, which is in the process of receiving its license to be able to open for the enjoyment of the customers there. My server Ken, originally from Indonesia, came by soon, introduced himself and also gave me a hospitable warm welcome and friendly greeting. He immediately took my drink order of a Cherry Coke and gave me some time to study the menu while he went for my drink. To dine, I ordered a Shrimp Avocado Mahi Roll as appetizer, and as my main entrée, the D27 Hibachi Dinner with pieces of Filet, Lobster, Scallops, and Shrimps. It came served with Japanese Style Fried Rice and Mixed Vegetables, and with a choice of soup or salad. I had the salad with the House Ginger Dressing. Everything looked and tasted amazingly delicious. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the high-quality of their food. For dessert, of which they had an interesting selection to choose from, I ordered the Chocolate Mousse Cake. It tasted so sweet and chocolatey. The perfect ending to an amazing dining experience. Before leaving, I got to meet the manager of the restaurant, who graciously came by and introduced herself to me and was very thankful and appreciative for my visit.

Wow! I didn't expect this. Professional chef with amazing rolling skills. Everything was excellent.read more

Probably my favorite place to go for a fantastic Indian meal in Roanoke…read more Nawab is a classy joint, with attentive servers, and a large menu. Nothing I've ever had. There has disappointed me. They also deliver on DoorDash. The specialty drink drinks from behind the bar are fantastic, they make one with rye and absence that will quickly put you right where you need to be in a fun headspace.. The goat biriani is one of my favorite dishes.

The service and food were fantastic! There was an issue with our delivery- NOT the restaurants…read morefault at all. The staff were so kind and went above and beyond and remade our order. We had the samosas, garlic naan, chicken tikka masala and ananas kaju malai chicken. All was delicious. We will be back again and again.