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    Cafe Asia 2

    3.9 (188 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Used to be great. Harbor maki used to be delicious with the crabmeat and pine nuts on top. They stopped the pine nuts. Disappointed but would still order it. Bothered me that the menu still states pine nuts. Then I ordered a month ago and they substituted the crabmeat with some fake lumpy white stuff. Just ordered again and now there's no crabmeat and I'm not sure what it's replacement is this time. They poured red hot sauce on top that hurt my stomach. Doesn't look anything like what's on the menu. It used to be just like the picture. So sad and disappointing. The price has gone up while ingredients have gone down. Never again. Dug out of trash and took the photo.

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    We got a la carte sushi & dim sum platter -- super quick and friendly service. We'd been in the car all day, so the hot towel before the meal was a nice touch.

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    When I'm in town, this is the GO TO. Every time. Best sushi, best Chinese and best Japanese food in town. Roanoke has a couple of pretty good places such as Wasabi or BenGui's but Cafe Asia 2 is #1 in my heart! I've been here here at like 30x and they're always consistent and reliable. Few items that are a go to for my family: pad Thai, general tso's and drunken noodles. I'd recommend against the pho and the shumai (they're just lower quality for the price)

    Pictured here is: Hamachi (yellowtail), Salmon and White Tuna Sashimi...Unagi, Tobiko and Ama Ebi  with the fried heads.

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    Café Asians food is always fresh and served beautifully. Their sushi is spot on and their other options for there is cuisines is spot on.

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    Great rolls dessert and service! Definitely worth it if you're in Salem/Roanoke Virginia

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    It's fine but the sushi is very pricy and small. They do have great pad Thai and lunch menu is good.

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    Amazing food. Thai seafood fried rice was delicious. The wonton soup was something special. I had to get it again and again.

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    Always a great place! Food is great and never had bad service. Everyone in the family is sure to love.

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    Teppan Express Japanese Eatery

    5.0(13 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Located in the Cave Spring Corners Shopping Mall, a modern Strip mall in Cave Spring, Virginia,…read morethis Asian family-owned restaurant business is a Japanese quick-service eatery serving teppanyaki, Ramen, and dunburi in a casual setting. It has plenty of parking in the Mall's parking lot. Inside it has an Anime-Themed mural with contemporary furniture and extremely comfortable chairs and tables in which to eat at. They offer friendly and fast service in a cozy and charming environment. The owner is Chinese but cooks amazing Japanese cuisine and has a great personality. He often brings the food to your table and makes it a point to personally greet and welcome you and get feedback about the food as well as answer questions about any item on the menu. While I was there he even served himself a Ramen and joined his customers eating during a slow period that was unusual. Usually the place was full with at least a couple of parties at the tables and Take Out orders customers coming to pick up their phone orders. I was welcomed and greeted at the ordering counter by a friendly young lady who quickly took my order. I ordered Fried Spring Rolls as appetizer, a Beef and Shrimp Hibachi with a fountain drink as my main meal, and a Mango Mochi Ice Cream, which was unbelievably delicious. Next time I'm definitely trying out their Ramen Soup that looked amazing as all the members of the large party next to me were having. Besides the fact that the food was served in generous portions at reasonable prices, I kind of appreciated the interaction that the Asian Owner / Chef had with me and the other customers. It made for an amazing dining experience like no other before. And so not only do I highly recommend this Asian family-owned restaurant but am already looking forward to coming back.

    Great quick food & the staff is so friendly. Spicy garlic ramen is always good & so is the pho. We…read morealso love the hibachi. Generous portions too. Eat in, take out and delivery are all good!

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    Teppan Express Japanese Eatery - Behind the counter the chefs cooking in the kitchen while the order taker young lady prepares my fountain soda.

    Behind the counter the chefs cooking in the kitchen while the order taker young lady prepares my fountain soda.

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    Summer Roll

    Teppan Express Japanese Eatery - The front of the restaurant.

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    The front of the restaurant.

    The Laughing Bull - Fries in a basket.

    The Laughing Bull

    4.5(11 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    Tucked away inside the historic city market building the Laughing Bull has a variety of menu…read moreoptions and the staff was friendly and the food came out hot and quick. There are tables inside a spacious hall decorated with greenery and interesting architecture. I'm not sure I ordered the best thing on the menu, the Teriyaki chicken panini was lightly sauced teriyaki chicken and Swiss cheese on thick Texas toast type bread. It could have been better honestly, it had a weak flavor and was pretty messy and hard to eat. The French fries were good, maybe a little overly salted but good. I would give it another try.

    In a word, OK. In the Market Building food court in downtown Roanoke, Va. comfortable common-area…read moreseating, staff brought the food to us after ordering at the window. Very nice staff, answered our questions, and were quite friendly. Ordered two gourmet burgers and a 'cheese steak' panini. All three came with fries and were visually appealing. The burgers were stacked, had nice veggies but the meat was rather tasteless, a real disappointment. The panini was inedible. The "steak" was strips of very tough and chewy meat that pulled right out of the bread, and the peppers overrode all other tastes. A real disappointment. The staff came and checked on us twice, very attentive. I would try it again, just to try another of their very creative dishes, but I am not running back. Good for a stop if you are downtown.

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    The Laughing Bull - The Hangry Bulldog and the Laughing Bull Restaurant's.

    The Hangry Bulldog and the Laughing Bull Restaurant's.

    The Laughing Bull - The Ramen Burger with extra bacon and egg, and fries.

    The Ramen Burger with extra bacon and egg, and fries.

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    Kids Little Bull Hot Dog

    Wok n Roll Kitchen - Close-up of a fork with a shrimp from the Combo Lo Mein.

    Wok n Roll Kitchen

    4.6(47 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    This family-owned Asian cuisine restaurant began out of the love of a Cambodian lady and a…read moreSalvadorian gentleman. And this love is reflected in their delicious food and in their togetherness as a couple and as a family. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that it would be appropriate this year to go back to this restaurant and write a follow-up review, since my initial review was one of my reviews that contributed to me obtaining this highly esteemed Award. Wok N Roll Kitchen as we know it today is located at 120 Campbell Avenue, a prime location in downtown Roanoke. It was conceived and founded in 2016 by Mario and Celi, who met online, fell in love, moved to Roanoke, married, and with their years of experience in the restaurant business, decided to establish this restaurant serving a mix of Asian cuisine with a home-cooked, family-style approach, aiming for warmth and flavor in their fresh, made-to-order dishes. The Restaurant first opened in the Crafteria on Church Avenue, and then in 2020 moved to its current location. I first learned of Wok N Roll Kitchen through a good friend of mine. I went to visit him one day and he had just arrived home with a takeout order from this restaurant and shared it with me while he talked about how much he loved this food. It seems like today and always, word of mouth has been and always will be the best form of advertising. Today when I visited the restaurant, I realized that the person taking the orders and serving the food was the co-owner of this family-owned business, together with his wife. He had a wonderful personality and made you feel at home while he took your order and served your food. He talked highly of his wife and I could feel the chemistry between the two that had been the key to the success of this small business I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. It was very clean, with framed inspirational sayings on the wall, and many Assian items decorating the place, starting from the Lucky Cat to other very interesting items. I invite you to view my photographs and video clips.to get a better sense of the restaurant's decor. To start with, I ordered a Mango Smoothie with Boba, remembering that this had been the place where I had Boba for the very first time. As appetizer I ordered the Pork Fried Dumplings and for the main course, the Combo Lo Mein with chicken, beef and shrimp. Everything was so fresh and tasty. I liked the quality of the meats and vegetables in their food. The beef was tender, the shrimp was plumpy and the chicken was very tasty. And those skinny noodles tasted so good. And the amount of food was amazingly plentiful. I was even able to take part of my food home. As I was eating, several customers came by to pickup their To Go orders that they had probably made over the phone. One of their customers wearing a Virginia Tech t-shirt, had such a large order I don't know how he was able to carry it all. Another thing that was interesting was their Hours of Operation. Many of the restaurants around the area were closed on Mondays, I guess because it's considered the slowest day of the week for restaurants. Yet they were open. And they were closed on Sundays. Their reverence in God and love of family is reflected in the hours of operation of the restaurant. In conclusion, I highly recommend this Asian family-owned restaurant to everyone in the area, whether they are locals or just visiting. It is one of those rare places that you feel good about inside that they exist.

    Delicious food, good size portions, and friendly service. It was quiet and relaxed, which is…read moreexactly what we wanted after being in a loud stadium all day. Yum! Try the Bai dish - great flavor, perfectly cooked egg, delicious flavored chicken, and refreshing garnish. This was wonderful!

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    Wok n Roll Kitchen - Some of the other wall decorations, such as the giant hand fan and other framed sayings.

    Some of the other wall decorations, such as the giant hand fan and other framed sayings.

    Wok n Roll Kitchen - A close-up from the Combo Lo Mein.

    A close-up from the Combo Lo Mein.

    Wok n Roll Kitchen - Close-up of a fork holding a piece of the Egg Roll.

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    Close-up of a fork holding a piece of the Egg Roll.

    AGOGO - Photographs of the food.

    AGOGO

    4.3(54 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    This is one of the few restaurants that can very well be deceiving. On the outside it is clean,…read morewith an impressive name and logo, and a nice dining room that isn't being used. A lady up front takes your order and all seems like everything will go well and you will have and excellent dining experience. That is, until the food arrives. At the ordering counter I ordered their most expensive item on the menu: Steak & Scallops Hibachi. And two Egg Rolls, and requested to dine in. As I waited for the food to arrive I had very high expectations on how good the food would be. And was looking forward for it to arrive so I could enjoy it. But when I was called to the counter to go pick it up, I had no idea of what a surprise I would get. At first when I opened the container where it came in, all looked nice and delicious. But when I started eating the fried rice didn't taste fresh. It was dry and felt and tasted like it was reheated. Then when I tasted the steak, it tasted like spoiled meat. I couldn't believe what I was eating. The mushrooms were not cooked well and some were even cold. And the slices of zucchini had stains on their skins. The egg rolls were dry. Like if they had been fried ahead of time and reheated. But the worst was the steak. It tasted like rotten meat. I couldn't believe it nor couldn't finish eating it. Just threw it away and left the restaurant. When I got home I brushed my teeth and washed my mouth to get rid of that horrible flavor from the rotten meat. What else I got I can only describe by having to run to the toilet. I don't like to write negative reviews, but in this case I feel obligated to do so, because of the spoiled food they are serving there and their lack of cooking knowledge. Another case of Don't judge a book by its cover. In this case the cover is deceiving the reader.

    Was visiting Roanoke for the day and decided to stop here on my way home. I wanted to build my own…read morebowl, but that was not available. I ordered the veggie lo mein special combo which came with fried rice and spring rolls. The lo mein was delicious!! However, I was really disappointed by the "fried rice". It was just yellow rice with onions. There were no veggies or eggs like usual fried rice. The spring rolls were good too. Service was quick. Dining area was empty, I was the only person there. Wasn't bad, was just disappointed by the rice, I wish I had gotten just the lo mein instead.

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    AGOGO - The ordering counter. After she took my order, she went back to the kitchen.

    The ordering counter. After she took my order, she went back to the kitchen.

    AGOGO - Photographs of the food.

    Photographs of the food.

    AGOGO - The restaurant front and entrance.

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    The restaurant front and entrance.

    Lucky Restaurant - Close-up of a spoonful of one of the Oysters from my appetizer after having been dipped in the sauce.

    Lucky Restaurant

    4.3(367 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    First time trying Lucky and I'd give it a 4.5 rounded up to a 5. The menu is local farm based so it…read morechanges seasonally and is a bit limited. I was disappointed because I was hoping to try a soup or scallops I'd seen in Yelp pics but they weren't in the menu this time. Which is the roll of the dice you pay for fresh creative menus. Dining area and bar have a nice vibe with attractive art work. Dim lighting and smaller tables make it cute for a date or a solo business diner like myself. The lucky cube drink was creative and tasty. Brussel sprouts were also unique with a tahini sauce on top and perfectly crispy chickpeas. I'd seen "Smoke in Chimneys Trout" on a few menus in Roanoke this trip but never heard of that before. Looked it up and learned something new. They are trout that are local and prized for living in a lime stone aquifer rather than a river. Giving them a clean light slightly sweet taste, no essence of mud that can come with other river fish. I've never ordered trout in a restaurant, But when in Rome... Lol. The fish itself and the portion was really good. Wish I could remember my waitress' name. She was knowledgeable and just had a really warm, friendly energy.

    I came in for the fried chicken because other reviews were very positive .. the coating was v…read morecrunchy , plus , however it was really burnt ! Ir was really over cooked ; plus had little flavor . Needs a little salt and pepper .... Better chicken at Popeyes or Bojangles .. Mashed potatoes were excellent . I wa not impressed with the Kale and still think there may be fatback in it ... even though the server swore there was no pork on the dish .. anyway you can try for yourself .. maybe I just came on an off night . My server was very nice ( Alyssa ) BTW.

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    Lucky Restaurant - The first, small and cozy dining room as you enter the restaurant is used for small groups.

    The first, small and cozy dining room as you enter the restaurant is used for small groups.

    Lucky Restaurant - The Smoked Seven Hills Meatloaf with brisket, pork, shoulder, house bacon, peas, and carrots.

    The Smoked Seven Hills Meatloaf with brisket, pork, shoulder, house bacon, peas, and carrots.

    Lucky Restaurant - A close-up of a bottle of cold water placed on my table as soon as I arrived and served every time my glass got empty.

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    A close-up of a bottle of cold water placed on my table as soon as I arrived and served every time my glass got empty.

    Cafe Asia - A picture is worth a thousand words.

    Cafe Asia

    3.8(120 reviews)
    9.0 mi
    $$

    For some time now after I ate at Cafe Asia 2, which I consider one of the best if not the best…read moreAsian Restaurant in Roanoke, Virginia, and I encourage you to read my review for that restaurant, I have been wondering if there is a Cafe Asia, the original one. After being awarded the NC Triad Yelp Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, 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 Cafe Asia, in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. One day by searching the net I so happened to finally find it. I gave them a call right away to confirm that it was the original of Cafe Asia 2, and once confirmed, I made a commitment to go there for dinner that day. Before arriving I did my research and found out that it was founded by Feng Chen in 2008 "to offer autentic Asian cuisine for everyone to enjoy." I also found out that this first location in the Bonsack area of Roanoke County, offered a pan-Asian menu that included Chinese, Thai, Japanese, and Vietnamese dishes, alongside a sushi bar. And that due to the success of this family-owned business, the second location, Café Asia 2, opened on Electric Rd in 2013. When I arrived, I was surprised that it was located in the same strip mall as Sal's Italian Restaurant which I had reviewed some time ago. As I entered the restaurant the decor was not as modern as the second one but was still very clean and nice for its time. It had a very comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The Host gave me a very friendly and warm welcome and took me to my table. I noticed that decorating the place they had strips of picture frames with pictures of customers of the restaurant, almost like saying, we put our customers first. My server was also very friendly and helpful. He answered some questions I had about the extensive menu and I gave him my order. To start off with I had a Thai Iced Coffee. As appetizer I had a Sunflower Roll from the Sushi Bar. It had spicy lobster salad, mango, avocado, with soy paper. I walked to the Sushi Bar and watched the Sushi Chef make it for me. He was very friendly and appreciated me recording the event for my readers of this review. He came out with a Culinary Masterpiece. I really savored every bite. As my main entrée I had the Pad Thai Combination. It was so good. For dessert I had two: The Mango with Sticky Rice and the Combination Mochi Ice Cream (Mango & Strawberry). It was truly a memorable meal. In conclusion, I highly recommend this restaurant and clearly see the reason for its success. It has a beautiful decor and friendly atmosphere. A menu with a great variety of items. A wonderful Sushi Chef that can work wonders making culinary masterpieces. They use quality and fresh ingredients, and the Chef can also deliver wonderful dishes. All amounts to an extraordinary dining experience.

    Paid $7.50 for potstickers, got 6 pieces which were cold and greasy. Didn't get fried wontons for…read morehot and sour soup. Waited over five minutes to order carrot. Other employees saw me waiting however no one helped. Bad place.

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    Cafe Asia - The Host's station.

    The Host's station.

    Cafe Asia - A picture is worth a thousand words.

    A picture is worth a thousand words.

    Cafe Asia - The Regular Bar.

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    The Regular Bar.

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