Blacksburg No.1 offers some excellent Chinese food for a reasonable budget! We got some takeout from here while in Blacksburg recently and were pleasantly surprised at the great value for money. The menu contains all of your favorite standard fare at a Chinese restaurant, and a few with some interesting twists as well. We got the general Tso's chicken which was potentially the best seasoned general tso's chicken I've ever had! We also got the curry chicken fried rice, and that was also very well put together. We got the normal portion of general tso's and the large portion of CFR, and it ended up being enough food for 3 meals! The one detractor was that the spring rolls were not great/ actually sub-par. Overall, would definitely get the entrees from here again! read more

Blacksburg No. 1 - General Tso's chicken - Dim Sum Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

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Right in downtown, it is easy to get to. Thats about it. Food: The beef noodle soup is the only thing I recommend here. Beef is tender enough and even with adjustable spiciness level, it still hits. Friendly service and decent amount of spots to sit in for dining. read more

Girlll this is my go-to to reward myself, I love the braised pork idk why it's so good plus the portionss are super filling!

HUGE portions. You get your moneys worth. I had a spring roll appetizer and the fried udon with shrimp. It came with an egg and some veggies inside. My friends got the hibachi which could have fed 3 people so they had plenty of leftovers. Good amount of seating inside and very quick service! Nice hole in the wall on Main Street read more

Blacksburg No. 1 - Pan Fried Udon Noodles with shrimp - Dim Sum Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

My husband and I enjoyed our late lunch at Blacksburg No. 1, but our meal was quite pricey for what we got. We started with the crystal shrimp dumplings ($6.99) and pan fried dumplings ($5.99). The shrimp dumplings were chewy and a bit fishy tasting, and we'll not get them again. The pan fried dumplings were much better. But they weren't served with the usual teriyaki sauce, just with packaged soy sauce. For our entrees, I had the hand pulled noodles with shrimp in clear broth ($9.25), and my husband got the beef with spicy broth ($9.25). The bowls were full of noodles, and we liked their chewy consistency. My broth was slightly bland, but the shrimp were really good. They tasted like they were marinated in a sauce and then stir fried before being added to the soup. My soup was simple, with just noodles, bok choy, green onions, and shrimp. My husband's beef was similarly marinated and cooked before being added to the bowl. It was of good quality, too. The spicy soup had better flavor than mine, too. So, why only three stars? For the price, I'd expect real silverware and bowls, not the flimsy plasticware they used. So much trash! And their minimal service was a bit off-putting. We had to order at the counter, pick up our food, and bus our own table. But...their soup hits the spot on a cold day, and we really did like the noodles. We'll probably just reconsider our dim sum starters, and I might go for the spicy version the next time. read more

I'm confused as to why this place got such a low rating. I almost didn't go but I'm glad I did. I loved my food, talk about flavor! I got the Fatty Beef Soup last night and refrigerated it and had it today and it was still perfect! The lady at the front desk was able to communicate with me clearly and my order was her recommendation, I wanted pork belly but she said fatty beef was her favorite, I added eggs and chicken to it so I could have more protein and eat less of the noodles and I had my personalized meal. I'll be back next time I'm in town to try something else. This might be the best thing I ate on this trip. read more

Blacksburg No. 1 - Fatty Beef Soup with Noodles - Dim Sum Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

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This place has amazing authentic real Ramen. It's so flavorful shop full of seaweed and beef and mushrooms bamboo. I got the stirfry noodles with shrimp as well it was really good except for it came with a lot of potatoes in it, I've never really had potatoes and my Japanese food before and I don't eat very much potatoes but the Ramen was amazing. read more

Blacksburg No. 1 - Dim Sum Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

Great, quick, cheap, and filling food. My go-to is the fried noodles with pork belly (can never go wrong with pork belly). There are many reviews here that give Blacksburg No. 1 low ratings due to language barrier and/or the "rude" customer service. I would bet that these low reviews are coming from individuals who are unfamiliar with Asian cuisine culture in general. All of my fellow Yelpers who are familiar with this know that with Asian takeout cuisine, little to no service is expected. I also believe that a language barrier is no reason for a lower review. A bit of patience and humility is all you need. read more

Most of the food items are good here and the price is a great deal compared to the portion size. Absolutely love the crab fried rice and the general tso's chicken!!!! read more

super confused by the low ratings because the food was SO good! Noodles were soft and delicious, pork belly was tender and super flavorful highly recommend, can't wait to try more menu items! read more

Blacksburg No. 1 - Shrimp with Pan Fried Udon Noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

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We got the fried noodle dish, dumpling noodle soup and shumai - all absolutely delicious!! The restaurant is taking good precautions to keep themselves and others safe during this pandemic and their staff is very friendly and helpful! They gave us some great suggestions on what to try since we had never been there before. We look forward to going back again! read more

Blacksburg No. 1 - a container of noodles and chopsticks - Dim Sum Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

Hand stretched noodles! Need I say more? Actually I have to or Yelp turns your review into a tip. I visit Blacksburg a few times each year and I'm a variety guy so this trip I searched for some new eateries and found No. 1. It's a great find the menu is very well executed and the portion sized was immense all while keeping the price low. This is a seat yourself order at the counter place the lady was helpful but young and inexperienced so her description of the dishes was inaccurate. I enjoyed my pan fried beef noodles non the less however I didn't eat most of the weirdly jerky like beef disc thingys. I also orders an appetizer which cane a few minutes after my entree. You see you order at the counter and they call your number given on your receipt so you can run up and grab it. They also serve everything in take out foam boxes. This is a turn off but a clever move because you are going to need a takeout box anyway. Overall the food was good (except the beef) the place is kind of cute, definitely roomy, and costs were low. read more

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I had heard some good reviews about this place when it first opened so I definitely had to drop by and try it. Sadly to say I was pretty disappointed in how things ended up. First off, theres no service here, which is fine but I really couldn't tell by just walking through the door so that should be more explicit. Essentially the process is grabbing a menu at the front, ordering and then waiting for them to call your number. If you choose to eat in, then you just seat yourself, and you throw the away what's left and the box in the designated trash can. I ordered the soup dumplings and beef noodles to go. The soup dumplings were okay. The beef noodles had almost no flavor to it and the beef was extremely chewy. I also thought it was little pricey for how it ended up tasting. Theres also a language barrier with the cashier I had, which is not a problem for me however the owner had come out and gotten slightly aggressive and rude with me for not being able to understand everything the cashier was saying. I don't blame the cashier at all and was doing my best to understand, but the owner could've been more polite about it as opposed to being rude towards the customer. Maybe I just had a bad experience overall. I like to give places a second chance so I will be coming back and then updating my review if it goes a lot better. So as of right now, "service" was pretty poor and the food was not that good at all, pretty so-so in my opinion. read more

Blacksburg No. 1 - Dim Sum Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

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Omg yas! Finally Blacksburg has some proper hand pulled noodles! This is so good! They have dim sum as well and some amazing rice dishes like authentic pork belly braised rice! I love their noodle soup and I also love their pan fried noodles. It's not the healthiest place in the world but when you need some authentic Chinese omg yas go here. Their noodles are so good! And they have cute piggy dim sum buns for your Instagram pictures :) read more

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I was a little skeptical about this place, but I came anyways. *FOOD (4/5) - Beef noodle: it tasted like what I got in China. The beef was well marinated, and the noodles were very chewy. The broth was well spiced, but it'd be better if it's more salty. I'm really good with spicy food, so it was fine, but it could be too spicy for most customers. The amount of food was enough for two people. (4/5) - Piggy bun: frozen for sure. I knew it was going be bad, so I wasn't too disappointed. One star for the cuteness (1/5) -- STICK WITH THE NOODLE MENU AND DON'T GET ANY OF THE DIMSUM MENU *SERVICE (3/5) None of the workers at the time could speak English well. There wasn't a lot of customers, so it was fine. I could see how they could get frustrated as described by the other reviewer when there are a lot of people. The waitress seemed a little nicer when I started talking to her in Chinese, so yeah language is definitely an issue here. The sign for food trash was also in Chinese... so...? *ATMOSPHERE (4/5) Inside was pretty nice and relatively clean. The tables were not too tightly fit together, giving me some room to breathe. It felt like a Chinese place run by a grandma back in Bangkok's China Town. *COME IF you're sick of the same eat-out options but still want something Asian. As a student, this place is decent enough to come once a month without breaking the bank. This place definitely adds some more diversity to Blacksburg's Asian food choice. *DON'T COME IF you're visiting and looking for something *unique * to Blacksburg. read more

This was supposed to be their "Chinese donut" I understand if they ran out. They could've simply cancel the order and let me know. Instead they gave fried/oily red bean buns doused in sugar. It was also less than the specified original quantity of 10. I'm extremely disappointed especially waiting an hour. read more

Blacksburg No. 1 - "Chinese Donut" - Dim Sum Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

I like Blacksburg No. 1. I've been here a couple of times, and I think that after you figure out what you like, it's a win. The pricepoints are not bad at all, the food is hot, warm, and comforting, and they service is solid. These aren't the best noodles/soups I've had in my life, but they're definitely some of the better ones you can get in Blacksburg. The soup is comforting and really sticks to your bones, and the portion size is pretty good -- it will fill you up, but if you're not super hungry there will be some leftover. I never remember what I ordered last whenever I visit, but I always get some recommendations before I order, so I'll be more sure that I'm going to like what I eat. Inside the restaurant, you pay at the counter and there's plenty of seating inside (though things might be different in the age of COVID-19). They also have delivery, if that's more your speed. read more

Simple, hearty and filing! The main star of the experience was the definitely the shumai and Dumpling ramen soup! The bowl is pretty huge for what you get and it's so filing and hearty. I really enjoyed the meal for sure. Definitely worth giving a try! read more

Blacksburg No. 1 - Dumpling Ramen soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

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This is one of my favorite hidden spots in Blacksburg. For a college student on a budget, this place can't be beat. It's only a short walk from campus and the portions are huge and cheap. I've gotten the pan-fried noodles every time and I've never been disappointed. My family always stops by when they visit and they love it too. However, my dad has warned me that the spicy noodles are not for the faint of heart. Other reviews have complained about the customer service or communication issues. It can be a bit difficult to read the menu but not impossible. Personally, I have never had any issues with service. The shop is never packed, so service is usually prompt. I would recommend if you're looking for good noodles in Blacksburg, or just want a fast, and quality meal. read more

After summer vacation I came back to Blacksburg for my fall semester. The first thing I heard from my friends were "yooooo did you hear about the new restaurants?" So during the summer Blacksburg had a bunch of new restaurants open up (Blacksburg No. 1 being one of them). So one Saturday morning my roommates and I went to try this new place which had hand pulled noodles. Now off the bat, I didn't like the service. Going in for the first time we were completely lost, and no one really tried to help us. So for the first timers reading this,I suggest to go straight to the counter, grab a menu and sit down. When your ready to order go back up to the counter to order. Then grab a seat somewhere and wait till they call out your number. They called our numbers out in Chinese and since we didn't know Chinese we were a little lost. However after a little bit if no one picks it up they would call the numbers out in English which is helpful. We eventually ordered, but our food came out at different times. Since we wanted to all eat together some of my roommates food got cold waiting. Eventually all of our food came out and we were ready to feast. Since this place was known for hand pulled noodles, I got the fatty lamb hand pulled noodles and a side order of shumai. I was not a fan of their dim sum. It was more on the expensive side and the taste just wasn't there. Now I was also a little skeptical of the fatty lamb hand pulled noodles. Since these noodles were very uniform almost looking like it was made through a machine. However they had a bounciness , which made me pretty happy. The broth was good and it coated the noodles very nicely. Overall, I would come back since the food is cheap and the noodles are good, but next time I'll probably just call it in and get to go to avoid the service. read more

I heard a lot of good reviews when this place opened that I had to try it. It's a very authentic Chinese noodle joint where you can get soups with your choice of protein or stir fried noodles. The first time I went I got the fatty beef soup and my cousin got the fried noodles with dumplings and both were very good! It's a refreshing flavor to come by in this area instead of the classic southern comfort flavors you'd get anywhere else around town. The spicy soup was actually really spicy for me but also really tasty. Next time I might try the "clean" soup and add my own spice. I went back and got the stir fried noodles another time and I prefer that over the soup! The pork belly noodles were delicious but the ratio of meat to noodles was off by a lot. It was like six small pieces of pork on top of the noodles. But overall still good. I'd prefer these noodles over any Chinese take out lo mein in this area read more

I love Chinese food. It's one of my favorites and I travel a lot and eat Chinese from different areas. This has to be the worst food I've ever eaten in my life. For starters, my egg roll was burnt black on the bottom very black and it was cold. I took one bite and threw those in the trash. I also had steamed fried dumplings. Those were OK. Not too bad but could've been a lot better. Also got sesame chicken, which is one of my favorites and I would have to say this is the worst sesame chicken. I've eaten in a long time looks good. But doesn't taste good. I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. and on top it off the customer service sucks. the lady at the front was playing on her phone the whole time she was taking my order and the person behind me order she didn't really seem to care. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

When we went trash are everywhere. Can't imagine how does their kitchen looks like. In and Out right away. So disgusted Wish there's zero read more

Worst customer service, even though it was empty. They threw menus on our table, restroom was out of order, and they yelled at doordashers to wait outside in the rain. Food was so-so, everything was pre-frozen. We were traveling through. Won't come back. read more

To preface, this place is a hole in the wall, but given the prices, I was expecting it to be as good at Panda Express. We got general tso's chicken, pork belly hot pot, pan fried dumplings, and beef udon noodles. The beef with udon noodles had decent noodles, and long tough slices of beef. The dish was filled with an unnecessary amount of celery and red onion, needs more noodles. The general tso's chicken looked good, but the chicken was gristley. Lots of breading, barely any actual meat. The fried rice was bland, I dumped a bunch of soy sauce on it. I ordered the pork belly braised rice combo, and they gave me the hot pot. I didn't have a problem with that, but the pork belly was extremely fatty and chewy. The veggies were cooked fine. I ordered pan fried dumplings, and I don't think they gave me the right thing. They were filled with a mystery meat that reminded me of when I got frozen seafood bao buns at Oasis Market(big mistake). I tried this place after having subpar lo mein at Spicity, and I guess I'll have to learn to make my own Chinese food lol, since the burg seems to be lacking. Oh well, life goes on. read more

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Every staff members are very nice and the food is absolutely delicious. I have ordered duck ramen and fried dumplings for pick up and it was hot, fast, and tasty. If you decide to go to Blacksburg no. 1, I recommend trying the ramen. read more

I had very high hopes for this place, judging from the early review that came out during their opening week. The manager (the lady that seemed like was in charge) was very, very rude. Kept yelling at both her customers and the workers when there was a simple mix up with our order. The yelling was very audible throughout the restaurant and made all the customers silent and uncomfortable. When I wanted to have a word with the manager after our meal, she promptly walked away, telling the cashier to "take care of this" in Chinese. We had the pork soup noodles and the chicken fried noodles with some Shumai. For the price, I do not believe it was worth it. The noodles were pretty comparable with the other Chinese Restaurants around Blacksburg, with a higher price tag. They were bland and nothing out of the ordinary. The Shumai tasted like the frozen ones you get at the world market. The restaurant has an open kitchen which you could see in. The 2 chefs working DID NOT have any gloves or hairnets on. The gentleman chef was grabbing ingredients by the handful (bare hands!) to put into the noodle soup before it was directly served to customers. All in all, the service from the staff were okay, unfortunately the person in charge was very rude and impatient at doing her job. The food was mediocre at best, and coupled with the sub-par sanitary protocols in place in their first few opening week, I could only wonder what the potential for this place is down the line. With all these facts taken into consideration I am giving this place a 1 out of 5 stars. Maybe in the near future we will give them another chance, but after today's ordeal, I am confident about the score I gave in the review. read more

This noodle restaurant has excellent noodles, delicious snacks and delicious noodles, hand-made noodles and rice noodles, as well as all kinds of steamed pork rice. If you want to try, come on. read more

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We've been looking for authentic Chinese food in Blacksburg since we got here and we finally have it in town. I got the Rib Bridge Noodle soup and it was tasty. I had the original soup but you can choose the spicy version. The soup was well seasoned and the rib was tender. My foodie partner had the Original Hand Pulled Noodle Spicy Soup with beef and it was delicious as well. The noodles are flavorful and they absorb the flavors of the ingredients really well. Our son had the chicken stir fried noodles and he loved them. He also devoured the steamed dumplings and we had the black bean sesame balls which were sweet and delicious. We will definitely be coming back again. This is our new favorite chinese/noodle shop in town. Better than anything else in town. read more

Blacksburg No. 1 - This is the Rib Bridge Noodle Soup. Can be ordered original or spicy. - Dim Sum Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

great ramen, wish they still had the boiled egg instead of fried egg tho. very casual place with a few tables read more

My partner and I were very excited to try this place, especially because of the dim sum menu. We really enjoyed the buns we got - the custard buns and red bean buns were tasty and so cute! But the General Tso's chicken, Egg rolls, and fried rice were all very greasy, with visible grease pooling at the bottom of the takeout container. The beef and broccoli was good, but only after I dabbed the grease off of it. read more

Their shu mai tastes false. Can't really explain it with a better word. There's just something really wrong with them.

I witnessed the food preparer use her bare hand grabbing cooked rice from a large bowl and placing it in a to-go container. Then she used the same hand to put cooked shrimp into the container. No gloves, no spoon, no tongs! If as a customer I can see this, I can only imagine how many other health department violations are made out of sight. Do not recommend. read more

My review of Blacksburg No. 1 has been a long time coming. If you're looking for the best noodles in the area, look no further. Since they opened last spring it has become my most frequented restaurant in Blacksburg. Both the udon noodles and the pan-fried noodles are just fantastic. The service is usually good, although I have had a few unfriendly encounters. Although I REALLY want to give them 5 stars, the main issue I have is inconsistency. I pretty much order one of the two same dishes every time, but it is literally always different. Both dishes are always supposed to come with a half of a delicious soy-marinated egg, and one time I went, I was just given half of a regular boiled egg! Such a letdown because the egg is part of what I look forward to. The vegetables are also always completely different--sometimes there's cabbage, sometimes tofu, sometimes potatoes; they're also sometimes very saucy but sometimes very dry, and though it typically tastes great, it's better when you know what quality to expect. The spice level also varies like crazy--I always order the medium spice level and sometimes it tastes more like mild and sometimes it burns my mouth off! The portions also can vary but are typically pretty large and good for the price. read more

Blacksburg No. 1 - Pan fried chicken udon noodles - Dim Sum Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia

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Holy cow, I don't write a lot of reviews but this blew me away. $12 General Tso's that comes with fried rice + coke, easily the best rice / general tso I've ever had. Absolutely fantastic. read more

I had ordered the pork belly hand pulled noodles with the original broth, with it being slightly below average. The broth of the soup had too much spice and oil to really taste the broth, while the pork belly was average. The noodles though were well made and very good. I was able to try my friends shumai, which was subpar as it seemed processed. Also, the service, such as the cash register attendant, seemed reluctant to help my group of friends, as we were new customers. It was not a very welcoming environment upon entrance. Also, no water cups are available which requires either a purchase of a water or to go without a drink. read more

My first time here, I will admit I was a bit hesitant to try, and I don't regret it at all. Very flavorable and generous portion provided -I opted to try the chicken soup w/noodles. The staff was friendly and helpful in helping me order. I would recommend this place to any who ask and I will make sure to stop here again when I am dowtown Blacksburg! read more

Y'all, this place SLAPS; I was a little apprehensive given the relatively low average rating, but I was pleasantly surprised. There isn't any table service; you just go up to the counter and order/pick up your food. The cashier was adorable and very helpful. With her help, my roommate ordered the hand-pulled noodle soup with beef, and I ordered the hand-pulled pan noodles with shrimp. Both orders came out in good time and absolutely hit the spot. However, both my roommate and I have a low spice tolerance (she ordered no spice, and I ordered mild), and we both ended up having to buy water. Even if you prefer a little spice, just order no spice because it's probably going to be a little spicy anyway. (I also recommend bringing your own water.) My noodles were also a little oily, but overall it was flavorful and tasted sooo good. The portions were great too; I was so excited to eat my leftovers later that day. Easily my new favorite Chinese spot in Blacksburg! read more

we got the pig custard dumplings and they were good. The only downside is that they didnt look like pigs like they did in the picture.

Incredible authentic hand pulled noodle soup. So far I've tried the 'clean' pork and pulled chicken soup. Both were quite delicious. Friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere. Wide variety of choices. read more

Blacksburg No. 1 - Piggie Red Bean buns. My daughter said they were quite tasty. - Dim Sum Near Me - Blacksburg, Virginia