The wife and I discovered this joint while spending my birthday weekend in Asheville. Being vegan,…read moreI definitely had to check it out and I'm glad we did! I ordered the chick'n and waffles situation and the wife got the burger. We also shared the fried green tomatoes and Brussels sprouts. Man... those Brussels sprouts were on another level! Finished everything off with the cheesecake and a blueberry jasmine kombucha. Food, atmosphere and service were all on point. Definitely one of the better vegan spots I've visited and I will be back whenever I'm in Asheville. Now my only complaint... why don't we have one of these joints in the Queen City?! Smokin' Onion, please consider bringing this goodness to Charlotte! You already have at least two customers waiting.

The Smokin' Onion was a great find in Asheville! It's hidden behind a second hand store. The…read morerestaurant is relatively small so avoid the lunch crowd. The Mexican-inspired fusion dishes were incredibly tasty, with generous portions that left us full and happy. The fried "chicken" burrito was so tasty and got a spicy punch topped with generous slices of avocado. The black beans were well season. The gyro was my favorite--it was packed with flavor and surprisingly satisfying. Ashville being Asheville offered draft beers even at a cafe!! :) I also appreciated that the entire restaurant is vegetarian, making it easy to order anything on the menu. Just keep in mind that it's a self-service setup, so you bus your own table and grab your own utensils and to-go boxes. You order at the counter and look a table to enjoy your meal. They also sell HUGE chocolate chip cookies but I was too full for dessert.

I haven't found an enormous amount of Middle Eastern cuisine in Asheville, but this place brought…read morethe vibe. It's small and unassuming in a strip mall in West Asheville. My takeout was ready on time. While the falafel roll still might have been better fresh, I wanted something that I could plausibly eat several hours later on a mountain without a ton of restaurants nearby, and that choice worked out well. Many falafel rolls come with add-ons that I don't like, but the pickled turnip offering here was both flavorful and colorful. I also got their fries, drizzles with tahini and parsley, which is a good way to eat fries. A case of baked goods and a small market section of canned items were also available. There was certainly space to eat inside or out for someone without my travel schedule. It's also notable that in addition to the usual falafel, they offer ample vegan options as befits the Asheville community, including a house seitan and some other vegetable and fake meat options. I was happy with what I got, but the choice is always appreciated.

Service and ambiance was successful. I got the Lamb & Beef Shawarma (consisting of mint cabbage…read moreslaw, pickles, toom, tomato, parsley and tarator) on a GF pita, but I got it Suzy's Way, meaning with the addition of fries and hot sauce combined with the other ingredients. The flavors were an absolutely beautiful Middle Eastern combo, and taking it Suzy's Way added a slight kick to the flavor. The pita was properly warmed as well. Overall, this is where to go if you've got a seriously empty stomach and are craving Middle Eastern cuisine.

So happy to have this restaurant close by. It is counter service and they bring the food to you -…read morealso can order at the window. They have their own parking lot and it's pretty entertaining watching people navigate it. There is also an inline hockey rink next door so you might be able to watch a game. The food is sensational- the cafe con leche is the best since we lived in South Florida. The bread is delicious, as was everything else. Hubby has been back a couple of times and it will probably become our go-to. Absolutely a new favorite.

Everything about this new space is wonderful! Delicious food, cozy decor and friendly staff. Went…read morefor Sunday breakfast and everything was delicious! Can't wait to go back for lunch! We had breakfast 1 and breakfast two! Photos included!

I had one of their traditional Lebanese flatbreads at the Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain. It…read morewas so good! I got the local goat cheese one. It was packed with flavor and so good. I loved how light and fresh it was. They make everything to order and it's worth the wait. If we had one near where I lived, I'd go all the time! Everyone was so friendly. It was a bit pricey but it's worth it. Their food is made with top notch ingredients.

I am so excited and proud of this little business that could…read more I discovered Habibi Village one cold night in 2023 when they set up at The Double Crown in West Asheville. I was starving and saw their booth and a chalkboard of menu options I've never tried or heard of before. I approached and when asked what I would like, I was honest that I was unfamiliar with their cuisine but I trusted them. They asked how I wanted it and I said "how you would eat it! They made me the most incredible meal that has ever passed my lips. I followed Habibi Village on their Instagram so I could chase that high- and boy did I. I NEEDED more of that unique deliciousness. But I was saddened that I was only able to get their Za'aatar once or twice a week and had to travel to multiple spots around the city to a variety of markets and at such limited hours. It is with all of the joy in my heart to support Habibi Village at their brick-and-mortar location as they have grown to a full time spot. Their owner absolutely POURS his soul and spirit into this business and into every meal he serves the community. Plenty of restaurant owners love what they do and love their patrons but this owner stands above and beyond when it comes to passion. This gentleman cares about his food and his patrons on a deep and genuine level that you feel and taste. I clearly can't praise Habibi Village enough. Thank you for what you do for our community and our bellies!

We stopped here for lunch while driving through Asheville…read more We ordered a brisket plate with baked beans and coleslaw. Amazing BBQ food! As it was a Thursday, our granddaughters pork sandwich meal with Mac n Cheese was FREE! What a terrific restaurant, it was truly some of the best BBQ I've ever had!! I'd give more stars, if possible. If you're anywhere near Asheville, NC - you have to stop here - I know we will for sure.

Us three BBQ fanatics drove 45 minutes out of Asheville to go to a BBQ joint in Waynesville only to…read morefind out, it was a 90 minute wait for a table. So, we jumped back in the car and drove 45 minutes back to Asheville and went to The Bear's Smokehouse BBQ. It's not that we settled for The Bear, it's just exactly what we wanted for dinner tonight. We pretty much had no wait (it was 5 times the size of Waynesville) and we got BBQ: Ribs Brisket Chicken Wings Coleslaw Potato Salad Baked Beans Six kinds of BBQ sauce Beers And a ton of napkins Every thing was very good and the price for this extravaganza was not bank busting. We had a blast eating, drinking and watching the "Going On's" for a Saturday night in Asheville, North Carolina. We all enjoyed this evening!

Smash Box Mobile was at Sierra Nevada's Beer Camp which we are it. Hot day, lot of hungry (and…read moredrunk) people looking for some sustenance. Perused all the food trucks and landed on Smash. Glad I did. They were serving 'The Box'. I ordered mine with pulled pork, my wife ordered one with chicken. Your choice of grilled protein is placed atop a bed of gallo pinto (Nicaraguan rice and beans), then drizzled with our housemade jalapeno crema + chimichurri sauces, and finished with cotija cheese. Served with a side of our cilantro-lime slaw and sweet fried plantains. This really was a big plate of good, and really hit the spot. Huge amount of pulled pork. Loved the flavors. Hope to see Smash at a brewery near me soon.

I highly recommend Smash Events.I hired Smash Events for the Rehearsal Dinner & centerpieces for…read morethe dinner! I live in Florida so everything was done over the phone and by email... I went w/ a Latin theme and had ropa vieja, moros, maduros, chicken, yucca balls & mini empanadas... and for dessert we had flan & tres leches. The food was amazing, their presentation was gorgeous and the centerpieces were beautiful! I put my trust in Ashley and her team and have zero complaints!

My husband really wanted Cajun food so we gave them a shot based on other Yelp reviews. They were…read moreout of several options but made suggestions on modifying what was on the menu to match what I was hoping to get. We ordered the veggie jambalaya with shrimp. My husband enjoyed it but I only ate some of mine before handing it over to him to finish. The shrimp were perfectly seasoned and grilled, the jambalaya had a lot of flavor but it was more of o soup and that is what I did not like about it. I would still like to try other items on their menu but we didn't think that they would be sold out or waiting on some of the menu items to be not ready and waiting on it for at least another hour at 3:00 on a Monday.

If you are looking for some really amazing Cajun delights that are kicked up a couple notches, you…read morereally need to try Gyush's food truck. I really wanted to try the gumbo but today they had the smoked oyster cassoulet - this is like a think stew and layered with flavor. The fried shrimp po boy is made with fresh shrimp using New Orleans bread and the deviled eggs on a fresh salad was perfect. Really can't wait to hit their next stop and try some of their other items.

Waited about 30+ minutes for food truck food is usually unacceptable for me…read more But the food was above average, super happy to wait again next time. Owners of cassia. When I ordered the fried shrimp there wasnt any foil to protect it from melting the Styrofoam container. The shrimp app was super legit though just didn't like it seasoned with melted Styrofoam. Or do I like the taste of Styrofoam?

This is a food truck which is set up outside a brewery with picnic table seating. As of this…read morewriting, it has just reopened after being closed during a time of hurricane-related chaos. It was highly regarded before that, and offers to make many of its menu items vegan. I was a tad disappointed that the bar promised some non-alcoholic hop water options but didn't seem to have any in stock, which may relate to the storm as well. This food truck, however, delivered the goods. It is not a speedy process, and when I tried visiting before they sold out of food before the end of the day so I came early this time. They give you a buzzer so you can wander around and order drinks. When my tofu arrived, it was mouthwatering. The amount of rice was quite large, but this was some aromatic rice, and the tofu itself tasted like high quality stuff and was bathed in an herbal, spicy flavor that I imagine is about as close to Thailand as you could get in Asheville. It was a lot of money for a modestly sized disposable bowl of food, but the quality merited a visit. I doubt I could have found myself eating anything more delicious. And yet, their other menu options remained on my mind.

LOVE this. Love everything that he serves from dogs to toppings to sauces. Outstanding flavors and…read morecombinations. It's really so hard to make a decision! I have to get more than one. I hunt this man down every time I'm in Asheville. I recommend trying his dogs any chance you can! And the name?! Priceless.

DOGS has the best hotdogs I've ever eaten and a fair price. Even with a long line, the food me and…read moremy wife ordered was made attention and care. The extensive sauce selection is a nice touch at the end especially if you like it spicy.

Absolutely phenomenal. This was an outstanding experience. I stopped by for a relatively quick…read morelunch at the bar, and I was impressed by every aspect of the experience. The space is very nicely designed and laid out. Plenty of room in a cozy environment. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, on top of being very effective. I was extremely pleased to find that they even had a few different vegetarian proteins for their various dishes. In terms of the food, I went with a burrito bowl with vegan chorizo. The presentation was fantastic: my photo doesn't do it justice. It was also enormous. Much more food than I could finish, but also delicious. There were so many layers of flavors and textures that really came together in a cohesive dish. The best part is that they offer three different house made salsas, which really leveled up the dish and the experience. I would absolutely recommend checking this place out. The very hip, somewhat low key vibe was comfortable while also feeling high end well designed.

Great spot downtown. I've had the stuffed avocado multiple times. It's delicious. Tonight we also…read moretried the green bean app. Everything was delicious & the service was great too.