Good ambiance and service, which were good. But the food was good but not stellar. I had tuna and fried pork for appetizers, the laksa and indonesian fried rice. Both were good but not memorable. Solid food 4 stars. But for what it is worth, it is maybe a 6-month or a 1-year return for us. The food price is a bit on the pricey side but not terrible. I would have liked a bit more salt and spice in the dishes we had. More authentic Asian food in Henrico County. But then again, where do you go in town for Indonesian food? A good take on some main dishes of different Asian countries, but the execution of the dish quality could be slightly better. But its certainly worth a try. read more

Great place for food and cocktails! It's small - maybe 15 tables, and as many bar seats. A wonderfully curated menu of Asian dishes - not an extensive menu, but wonderful variety. I had the pok pok wings and spring rolls; husband had a curry. Food was delicious. The bartender is friendly and knows what he's doing. Great mock-tails too. read more

Native Plate - Pok Pok wings - this is half an order - crispy deep fried with an amazing sauce. Scrumptious - Pan Asian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I visited the restaurant in the late afternoon just before the dinner crowd started arriving. The restaurant is inviting and the staff very welcoming. The beer and cocktail menu is much nicer than expected of a small restaurant with rotating beer selections. The Singapore Noodle dish is fantastic. The noodles were nicely seasoned and not over cooked. The dish contained a good amount of pork and shrimp. The vegetables were fresh and nicely cooked. The dish is quite satisfying and not overly salted or seasoned. The serving size was enough for 2 to share along with appetizers. Highly recommended. read more

Native Plate - Singapore Noodles with pork & shrimp - Pan Asian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I revisited Native Plate for Lunch and was amazed again. Their Lam salad took me back to Bangkok. I love this place, service is quick and cordial and I great spot to relax and avoid the "hustle and bustle" of the outside world. read more

Hidden gem in Richmond right in the center of downtown. Highly recommend if you like Asian / Asian fusion food. Cocktails are creative, reasonable and gorgeously presented. Food is a mix of traditional favorites like curry, ramen and stir fry but there are also surprises like duck bao taco buns with taro chips. Check it out. read more

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Great dinner after a ride on the cap. Cold drafts Old fashioned made with coconut ice... and plantation rum... the flavor changes as the ice melts i loved it! As a bourbon guy I was skeptical but now I'm a believer I had the duck bao and it was fresh and delicious! Flavor a little milder than my tastes but I would order again. I will definitely go back! read more

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I like the Dan Dan noodles they are full of flavor with tender bulgogi steak. Please order the entree just as it comes with any variations that will alter the flavor. The dumpling are tasty and crispy and served with an excellent dipping sauce. read more

Decided to give Native Plate a try on Labor Day when the original restaurant we wanted to go to was closed, and I am SO thankful we did! If I could give our experience more than 5 stars, I would. The ambiance is cozy and right away we loved that you could see the food being made. I'm vegetarian and while the menu had decent options already, I was beyond excited to hear they could make the Bao Buns with tofu instead of duck and the Pineapple Curry with tofu instead of another protein. We started off with the Gochujang Cauliflower - if you've ever had gobi manchurian, this was that but better. Crispy, spicy, saucy cauliflower bites were the perfect appetizer to whet our palette. Our mains, the Bao and Pineapple Curry, were fantastic as well. Perfectly sticky, extremely flavorful, with balanced spice, sweetness, and sour bites, both dishes were delicious. Overall, an excellent dinner spot and we can't wait to come back. read more

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Excellent. Will go back. Loved loved loved the peanut salad. Service was efficient and good.

Food was great, especially loved the cauliflower appetizer and the curry bowl. Our waitress was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. Super busy for lunch so come early or late unless you don't mind the wait. read more

Ate here last week and it was delicious! They were incredibly accommodating for my gluten free lifestyle, and I can wait to go back. I had the hibachi with chicken, substituted white rice for the fried, and just had double yum sauce instead of soy. read more

Native Plate - Hibachi chicken with white rice - Pan Asian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Always amazing food and service! I get the pineapple fried rice with tofu and it's actually served in a pineapple. So amazing!

Delicious and refreshing to find such fresh natural food near EVMS after a doctor appointment. Will make it a regular stop. The service was outstanding, too! read more

We got there close to closing. Our server was great, very informative. The food wasn't the best or worst but nothing special to say about it. I'd try again since we did get there so close to closing. read more

Native Plate - Curry Laksa - Pan Asian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The service and food were fantastic! I had the teriyaki salmon with veggies and rice. It was delicious and very fresh and flavorful. The service was prompt and the restaurant location is convenient for parking and quickly accessed by major roads/interstates. Well worth the trip and I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Richmond has some culinary treasures. The food here is fantastic! Laksa curry did not disappoint. Try it! Already craving it again.

If you haven't been here RUN here with an adventurous spirit and be ready to eat some of the best food in richmond!!!! Every thing we ordered in our party of 6 was beyonddddddd! Service was great the ambiance was lovely!!!!! The appetizers were delicious! The Cauliflower was something I will absolutely be ordering again!!!!!!! The pork, wings and gyoza were also very good!!!! The cocktails are very well thought out and executed!! I cannot wait to go back here!!!!! read more

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A friend brought me to Native Plate for the first time for my birthday. We ordered the truffle fries, Dan Dan noodles, and duck bao buns. Food was fresh, hot, and delicious! Lots of great flavors, nice atmosphere, and attentive waitress. Would highly recommend! read more

Excellent food and service! Small family business with welcoming staff. Easy walk from a nearby hotel for a business trip.

Had a great supper on this rainy evening. Wonderful bowl of Pho for an entree. Had their Spring Rolls with Shrimp as an appetizer. Was all tasty. Pho is not what you normally get from places as it's in a more shallow dish but still had plenty of broth and good flavor. read more

Native Plate - Pho - Pan Asian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Wow, just wow. Who knew you could find awesome Asian food in Richmond! I stumbled over here because it was close to my hotel and was completely blown away. You could drop this place into the middle of the Lower East Side and it would be a hit because it's that good! I ordered the gochujang cauliflower (think sesame chicken but with cauliflower and Korean spice) and Dan Dan Noodles (a Sichuan classic) and both were out of control. Xi'an has some competition in the unlikeliest place!! If you are in Richmond this is a MUST! read more

Native Plate - Dan Dan noodles! - Pan Asian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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About the food - I ordered a salad with salmon and garlic flavored wings. The salad was a tidbit too salty but the wings were flavored with garlic, and best as left over after the flavor settled in - 2 STARS. I was going to Soul Taco when I stumbled upon Native Plate. I thought, 'Certainly, this will be my spot! Yes, I will revisit and alternate between Soul Taco and them...' But the Bartender totally disappointed. What happened to me: I dined alone at the bar. There was a Eurocentric couple also dining at the bar. When the couple departed, the bartender shook their hands, gave them his name and made them feel appreciated. I thought, "What a personable experience.' On the other hand, when I departed it was insulting. And, I will not relive the experience by describing it: The bartender know exactly what happened. How he acted. What he did and what he did not do. I am the woman who waited to not miss how you made that indigenous drink. The one where you burn the flavored wood to fill the glass with smoke. I had a green scarf wrapped around my head. When the couple departed you showed that you could show decency towards humanity and your gesture was, 'please come again.' When I departed, your indignation was shocking. Your actions screamed, "Please don't come back!" Point well taken. I tipped you well to show decency towards humanity. But you, the Native Plate employ a person who fail to show decency towards humanity and I do not recommend for people who look like me to patronize you because it is not worth the insult. "The food can be great but how you make me feel must be greater." -Hekima read more

Such a tasty spot to eat. Having moved from the Bay Area I was delighted to find such authentic cuisine here. The curry was delicious and I also really liked the pokpok wings. It's such a cute place inside as well - definitely a fan! read more

Tried this place for the first time today. It's a beautifully done restaurant with an inviting and busy atmosphere. For a Tuesday the place was packed. Aside from being a little slow to get food out due to the sheer volume of people we had a wonderful experience. Our waiter was cordial and offered menu suggestions. We got the bahn mi sandwich which was very good. Chicken was well fried and tender and the vegetables on top made a nice twist to a classic. Second thing we got were the rice paper rolls which were excellent. My only comment there is that the dipping sauce be more liquid than paste and that there's more of it since we ran out before finishing the rolls. Third item was the Dan Dan noodle. It was a nice portion size and the freshness was very appreciated. The steak was a tad over cooked and too small for chopsticks. I'd recommend this come with a lime wedge to help break the heat of the chili peppers served on the side. Still a very tasty bowl of noodles. Overall we plan to come back and explore the menu a bit. I would recommend for a date night or for a smaller group of friends. read more

Native Plate - Dan Dan Noodles - Pan Asian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Good approach to Asian fusion cuisine. I loved their spicy ramen and the only thing that could make it better was more spice. Super yummy, definitely recommend checking it out. read more

The bartender is a jerk who only works there to pick up boys while leaving customers sitting ignored and unattended, purposefully making it known that he is ignoring you for 20 minutes as he flirts and flips through his phone, talking about his vacations. Never said a word to me, just must be some sick game he plays. Walked out. read more

Love love LOVE this place. Everything I've tried has been so fresh and full of flavor. Service is great too! The lunch time peanut salad was rich and flavor & really big for $6.00!! You've also got to try the curry that's on the lunch menu! I loved this place so much, I went two times in one week read more

This was our first time at Native Plate. The interior is so cute, I loved the plants and decor. My husband and I started off with truffle fries topped shaved Parmesan and scallions, an unusual combo, but oh so good! The Cafe du Monde drip Vietnamese coffee was smooth and sweet (from the condensed milk). Unfortunately, there wasn't a bartender to make drinks that afternoon, so I wasn't able to try one of their signature cocktails. I got the Curry Laksa, which was incredible, the curry broth was the right amount of spicy and tasted great with the egg noodles and chicken. My husband had the Dan Dan Noodles, we didn't know this dish was topped with peanuts, and had to send the dish back due to food allergies, but all was good! They immediately made another order without the peanuts. Overall would recommend this place. read more

Native Plate - VIETNAMESE ICED COFFEE AND TRUFFLE FRIES - Pan Asian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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My favorite food in Richmond! Great service, fantastic food, great ambiance! Love the bartenders Caleb and Nate, they always make the best cocktails and have great conversations. read more

Stopped in for lunch and was immediately greeted and seated at a window seat. Beautiful plants in the window and music playing softly enough to enjoy it yet still be able to converse. I ordered the curry puffs and lunch special hibachi bowl with chicken. Both beautifully plated and arrived in a timely manner. Server was friendly and attentive. If ever I am back in Richmond I will be back to try more. read more

Native Plate - Lunch Hibachi Chicken - Pan Asian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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At 11:45am on Tuesday November 19, 2024, I placed an online lunch order at Native Plate for Tom Kha Hot Pot (menu states that this dish serves 2) and a Poke Bowl. When I arrived at 12:10pm to pick up my order, only the Poke Bowl was in my to-go bag. I quietly told the server that half of my order was missing. She scurried away and came back to say that they forgot the Tom Kha Hot Pot and were preparing it. I told her that I would sit at a table outside the front door and wait for the rest of my order while I ate my Poke Bowl. As I was eating, I noticed that the receipt on my bag said they took a $6.36 tip for a $14 Poke Bowl (that is a 45% tip!) When the server came outside to give me the other half of my order, I asked for a corrected receipt because I was not going to pay a 45% tip for an order which they messed up. The server goes inside and gets the manager, who proceeded to tell me that the tip was based on the full order. I told her that I did not initially receive my full order and that I had to point out to the server that half of my order was missing. The owner explained that online orders do not print out in the kitchen, and they made a mistake when they re-entered my order in their system for the kitchen. She did not apologize; she just explained that the tip was correct. I told her that I was not paying for bad service. She then tries to defend her staff and said that I had been rude to them and had attacked someone in her kitchen. I could not believe her audacity! I had been sitting quietly at a table outside her restaurant and had not caused any commotion in her restaurant's kitchen. She then banned me from her restaurant and told me to get up from her table where I was eating her food (Poke Bowl). I told her that I was not leaving the table until I finished my lunch and she could call the police. She goes back inside as if she's calling the police, and I waited so I could tell my side of the story to the authorities. She suddenly comes back outside to say that she was only told that I was not going to pay the tip; she did not know that half my order was missing. She apologized and then questioned my integrity and asked how any of my colleagues could work with me. I told her that I was a nice person who does not believe in tipping for bad service. She refunded my tip, and I will NEVER go back. All she needed to do was apologize for an error; instead she chose to attack me for not being willing to pay a tip. read more

Came here for lunch with a coworker. They have a variety of asian inspired dishes on their menu. Wanted some healthy-ish for lunch so I chose the poke bowl with salmon. Overall it was tasty and fresh. The poke bowl was very filling and was a good value for the price. I will definitely come back and try other items on their menu. Service was friendly and efficient. Nice decor and ambiance. Good place to have lunch with your coworkers. read more

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For such a short menu, I expected more from what they offer. The noodles were very dry and lacked flavor. The portions are large but we did not want it all. The veggies in the pineapple dish were all undercooked and the onion was too raw to enjoy. The service was good but I wouldn't go again. read more

Native Plate - Singapore noodles - Pan Asian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Finally, after all of these restrictions, I can start (safely) trying all the new places that have popped up in Richmond, and Native Plate stepped up to the plate. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and is a great place for date night or a brunch the gals and pals. My party and I came on a Friday afternoon, and we were spread out from other groups. There are also outdoor seating providing. Menus are provided and the drink menu is online. I would highly recommend checking out their drinks because there's a lot of options, but sadly, I didn't get any this time around. The staff were also very congenial and helped decide whatever to get (because I am very indecisive and need a lot of help deciding what to get). Onto the food which very much met my standards. We got the lunch options and dinner options - the poke (tuna and salmon), the dan dan noodles, and the Vermicelli Salad Bowl. Everything looked freshly made and more importantly, it looked very insta friendly. I will say there are rouge chilis in both the Dan Dan noodles and Vermicelli Bowl so be careful before you bite down! The poke was very light and fresh, but still a good enough portion to fill you up; however, I would recommend the tuna over the salmon. The Vermicilli Bowl comes with a soy sauce like sauce and a peanut sauce and its a LARGE portion. Lastly, the dan dan noodles did not disappoint. All in all, I would love to come back and hopefully try the drinks this time : ). read more

Came back like I said I would (to go though) and my food was a lot better, still not out of this world but much better. This wasn't my typical take on bulgogi, but it was still good. read more

Finally some good pho downtown and the inside was amazing! The only bad thing about this place is you're going to end up paying for parking and searching for at least ten minutes. I look forward to trying different dishes here, but maybe I should just walk. read more

I'd like to preface that I would love to give this restaurant 4.5 stars, but between choosing 4/5 or 5/5 I chose 5/5. Service: 5/5 They are new and are in desperate need of additional help, but their quality of their service is still stellar. Currently, they are so busy they cannot answer their phone when we tried to make reservations. The wait staff was incredibly gentle and kind. Atmosphere 5/5 A smaller space, but beautiful decor. They have outdoor seating. The plates/silverware was very clean. They did not have chopsticks laid out, and the wait staff seemed too overwhelmed for me to bother asking. Personally, I prefer to eat asian cuisine with chopsticks but this is a very minor and almost obscure detail. Drinks: 4.5/5 I had the Cucumber Highball Yuzu, which was extremely sweet and sour for my taste. My fiance highly enjoyed his moscow mule. The cocktail was beautifully done, and maybe this was just not the cocktail for me. I dined with two friends who both seemed to enjoy their drinks, commenting that the pina colada manhattan was the perfect touch of sweet. Cost: 4.5/5 Definitely on the higher end, especially for the duck bao which is a whopping $16.00 for 4 small bao. Perhaps it was $16.00 in taste because I did not have the opportunity to try it, but my initial impression is that this dish is a bit overpriced. The other noodle dishes are fairly marked (between $10.00-$15.00). Most dishes are between $12.00-$20.00 with cocktails being around the average $5.00-$10.00. Food: 4.5/5 I highly recommend their Dan Dan noodles and Curry Seafood Laksa. Both dishes are incredibly flavorful and filling. Their Dan Dan noodles have a unique texture and taste of being freshly made. I'm not entirely certain but it is always refreshing to have soft, chewy noodles reminiscent of handpulled noodles. It is 100% worth it to try the Dan Dan noodles for this specific reason. Their version of Dan Dan noodles is extremely delicious. They are definitely a little heavier on the meat. It tastes a little Americanized, but it is mostly true in its authenticity. Dan Dan noodles are from the Sichuan province. Usually it has a numbing and spicy component, which I did not appreciate. I would have liked to see a spicier dish. Again, I am confident the restaurant could have adjusted this but since they are so new and shortstaffed I did not ask. I will be back to try it with a higher spice level. The bok choy that comes with the noodles comes undressed and a little underseasoned, and therefore leaves a bit of a bitter taste. Despite these reservations, the Dan Dan noodles are still one of the major reasons someone should try Native Plate for the texture of the noodle and the flavor of the dish. The Curry Laksa was delicious. I tried some off of my fiance's plate. It is a creamy broth which is wonderfully seasoned. The Laksa comes with a firmer and thinner egg noodle, which is the perfect noodle for the Laksa's heavy broth. If I had to guess, it is a hong-kong style egg noodle. We tried the asian-inspired wings as well, which were beautifully crunchy. Tastefully salty with the perfect amount of fish sauce. My fiance is convinced he wants fish sauce on all of his wings now. Lastly, we had the sashimi. Now, I tend to be skeptical of pan-asian restaurants. I'm of the firm belief that the cuisines in Asia are so remarkably different and specialized that one should stick to the cuisine that one specializes in or limit the number of different cuisines they provide... with few exceptions. The Dan Dan noodles, the Curry Laksa, the asian wings were all mouth-watering, excellent gastronomic experiences. Unfortunately, the sashimi was not. The sashimi was presented topped with jalapeno pepper and some other assortment of garnishes. The sashimi had a bit of heat due to the jalapeno pepper topping, but the fish itself was a bit on the chunkier side (almost for a poke bowl). The taste of the fish was off but I'm not able to describe it. It was tougher as well, almost as if it comes from a different part of Salmon not ordinarily used in sashimi. My fiance, who loves sushi and all things sashimi, did NOT enjoy the dish. read more

Morgan was my waitress and she was friendly and had great knowledge of the menu offerings. I had the chicken bbq and the ahi tuna appetizer both were excellent. Morgan recommended the limeade which I found refreshing! read more

This is the best food we had while we were stuck in richmond for a wedding. truly. Great spices, sauce, freshness of food. All around amazing for a bland food city. The Tom GHA soup was outstanding as was the poke bowl and my wife loved her PHO dish. Highly recommend coming here read more

We will be back again and again...the food, service, pricing and decor were spot on I had the curry laksa which was so delectable that I wanted to pick up the bowl to drink the rest of the curry broth. The baby bok choy was crunchy and perfectly cooked and the eggs noodles with so delicate. Plenty of chicken in this dish as well which is also served with bean sprouts on one side of the bowl and a slice of lime. My stomach is growling just thinking about it! My friend had the duck bao buns which she said were delicious- the buns were moist and the ducks and accompaniments were delicious. We got there just before six so we also enjoyed a shot of pineapple and apple soju and shared the pork goyza. So good. The server was informed, attentive ( but not overly so) and very friendly. It was a Wednesday and I paid 30 cents to park at 5:50 less than a block from the restaurant. May Uber next time to enjoy more soju! read more