We really enjoyed our experience at Pad Thai- Asheville! We love that they have a range of…read morevegetarian options and we can customize spice levels with their chili sauce/flakes. Would highly recommend and we will be back.

Their service and attention to detail was amazing! My red curry came out really quickly on a busy…read moreFriday night. It was delicious! I appreciated the outdoor seating option. There's more parking behind the building!

Great place. Must eat in Asheville. Green curry…read more Spicy basil Basil fried rice Spring rolls All delicious. Definitely will come back when back in Asheville.

I was craving Khao Soi again...so stopped in here on my drive back home…read more This turned out to be more of an eatery...in that you order your foods in line, then they deliver it to your table. The place was a very casual, hole-in-the-wall type place...but the foods seemed really authentic. Although everything was pretty much self-service, the staff was very friendly. So I ordered the Khao Soi w/ Chicken and Shrimp. An expensive noodle dish ($22?), but my bowl was loaded with Shrimp so I didn't mind. While the flavor was good, I found the broth a bit too thick to drink it all in. Thai Iced Tea was good, but a bit skimpy in portion despite its price point. In any case, I got to enjoy this Thai dish again. If I was to return here, I'll probably try something else.

This was my first restaurant that I have eaten at in Asheville EVER!!! A special moment…read more I was greeted with upbeat and welcoming customer service! The ambiance is super upbeat and lively. It can be busy, and there can be a wait depending on how busy it is. Though, it is worth it! I ordered the staple, chicken pad Thai!!! Spice level #4! It was delicious, flavorful, pleasantly spicy, and topped with so many fresh vegetables! The crispy spring rolls tasted like heaven!!! The sauce was so luscious and yum!!! I am glad that I stopped here! Cheers.

So, I'm in Asheville for New Years. And Suwana's is where I had my last meal of 2025. I didn't make…read morereservations anywhere and this was one of the few restaurants (cuisines) that I was ok with (and a friend) that was open and didn't need reservations. So, that's how I chose Thai food to close out the year. Parking. It's on Broadway. Check the signs. Don't get excited like me and pull in only to find it's for loading/unloading or handicapped. I ended up just parking in one of the lots. 3 hour parking for $18.50. I don't know if that's the standard rate or if it was inflated for NYE but after having done a few laps, I just said WTH and pulled right in. It was only a block and a half away. The place wasn't packed but bustling with to go orders. We did arrive later and by the time we left, there were only a few tables occupied. Not being busy, but also being sat where we were - service was great. Attentive as we were always within line of sight of the team and all we needed to do was make eye contact. Not that we needed to other than refills and for me, spicy chili powder/sauce. Food was good. Not spicy - but as my friend would say - nothing is spicy for me. But I wanted the added heat as it was a little chilly out. Good flavors but not explosions like I'm used to. Not that it was bad - maybe it was on the muted side for the demographics? It was a very nice tasty dinner to close out 2025!

Delicious food, lots of flavor, cute little restaurant, and friendly service!!!!…read more I had a curry dish with some extra spice added and my wife had a stir fry dish. Both were excellent

Small and authentic Thai flavors. Very delicious and loved the onion rings, Tom yum soup and…read morechicken laab (aka larb) salad. Good service for being super full and busy spot. Did not like the drunken noodles, felt they needed wider noodles and more flavor, it seemed like spaghetti or linguini but the flavor was on bland side. Overall, this is a great place with Thai flavor and some Thai-American cuisine. Definitely go if you're in the area and I recommend soup, appetizers, and the larb.

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.

I was never all that impressed with food trucks until moving here to Asheville. Given the…read morecomplementary relationship with the many craft breweries that don't do food themselves, plus all the local outdoor events for 9 months of the year, there are some truly great food trucks based here. Cassia is definitely one of the top ones. This is some of the best and most original Thai food I've ever had. They are a regular at Cellarest Beer Project in West Asheville. The food is prepared fresh, but the wait is not too long. And if you sit in the right spot, you may be able to enjoy the fragrant scent of Thai food as it is being prepared in their mobile kitchen. We started with the Firecracker sweet potatoes. These amazing little jewels are mashed sweet potatoes wrapped in the same coating as you'd normally have with a spring roll or won ton. They had a wonderful crispy outside with a flavorful sweet potato mash inside. The spicy mayo dipping sauce was excellent, but we also loved dipping these into the golden curry sauce that came with our curry duck. Where do you ever see curry duck BTW? The duck was cooked perfectly and not at all grisly or chewy. The curry sauce was absolutely incredible. Great flavor along with a nice kick. Between eating the duck and jasmine rice with the curry sauce and dipping some of the Firecrackers in it, there was literally not a speck of curry sauce left behind. We also had chicken Laab Gai. The mint leaves in this were really tasty and not overwhelmingly minty. The sticky rice was good. These came with cabbage leaves that you can roll the meat and rice up in to create a sort of Thai taco. This was good, but not at the same level as the duck curry. Maybe a bit more sauce would help. Prices are restaurant level but well worth it given this is restaurant-quality food or better. We paired the food with two fine beers from Cellarest. The Czech-style Moonglade Tmave pivo had great character. The Weald Oktoberfest Marzen lager was also excellent. Both went very well with the Thai food. Apart from maybe the dead of winter, this will be a place we go back to for more great Thai food.

they forgot to put the base in the broth but they sent it back and it was delicious! Definitely…read morerecommend to others

Thanks for the food poisoning! Had a ramen bowl with chicken broth and beef - just writing this is…read moremaking me nauseous. I'd recommend avoiding anything that isn't raging hot and boiling. The flavor was blah and the super thin shredded beef was not cooked - hence the barfing over the toilet!!!! Never again. Zero stars

Second time visiting Red Ginger and it did NOT disappoint. From the service, the atmosphere, the…read morecleanliness, and most importantly the FOOD... Red Ginger is absolutely delicious. No pictures of the food because ... well the phone did not eat first. I had the chili chicken, the soup dumplings, szechuan dumplings, the bbq pork buns, and washed it all down with a delicious sapporo. DO NOT SKIP this place on your next trip to Asheville.

We came here for dinner on this Saturday evening, and were promptly seated in one of the few…read moreremaining open tables in this spacious restaurant. We were seated in a room with a temporary tarp structure that doubled as a makeshift wall and kept the heat inside. The only problem was, there was a slight gap between the layers of the wall, leaving me fighting uncomfortable blowing wind on this cold day despite being "inside". Nevertheless, the various tapas and dim sum entrees we ordered were all delicious, and my favorites were the salt and pepper prawns and spicy chicken. This was the second time we've been here, and we will definitely be back again, just hopefully we will be seated elsewhere next time.

If I had $1 million sitting around, I'd buy a house in Montford just to be able to walk to this…read moreneighborhood spot. Great decor and service. We had the salmon bowl, delicious and served with a great curry, though would like more spice. Plantains are excellent. Off notes: 1. Natty bread is just greasy and not too good. 2. They only serve their own beer which has limited selection. We had the stout and the Pilsner but would have liked some more complex beers.

If I were to sum up Nine Mile in one short review: it's a warm, laid-back Caribbean-inspired spot…read morewhere flavor, hospitality, and inclusivity meet. Many folks love Nine Mile for its big, bold portions, fresh ingredients, and a menu that thoughtfully caters to omnivores, vegetarians, vegans, and even gluten-free diners. Nine Mile Asheville Dishes like jerk chicken, seafood in coconut sauces, or hearty vegetarian pastas tend to pack Caribbean-style punch and generous servings -- and the kitchen is flexible enough to swap in vegetarian or vegan alternatives where needed. Overall: if you're after food that's flavorful, flexible to dietary needs, and served with a relaxed, friendly vibe -- Nine Mile hits the mark.

Oh Gan Shan. This spot has been on my must try list for years now, and I'm sad to say that I…read morefinally tried it. Not because the food wasn't 10000/10, but because I want it every day and can't have it every day. This restaurant is counter service. The inside space is tiny, but don't let that fool you. There's outdoor seating available and a bunch of sake to choose from. Do yourself a favor and get the tofu dish. I think about this meal literally every other day. The tofu is crisp perfect, the broccoli is fresh, and the rice is a perfect addition.

I have been here twice - once during trivia night at Archetype Brewing and the other time with a…read morefellow vegetarian. We were so happy with the options! When ordered from Archetype, the food comes out quickly and conveniently. That's a great set-up! When I came to eat at Gan Shan, we sat in their outdoor space, which was cute! Service was very friendly and accommodating as well. I don't know which dish I would pick next time between the General Tso's Tofu or the Gan Shan Rice Bowl because both were equally good! They do a great job with tofu here! The Gan Shan Rice Bowl had less tofu but more additions like pickled vegetables and kimchi. The General Tso's bowl had amazing flavor, and you didn't really need more than the tofu and broccoli! We also tried one of the ginger drinks, which was good, and some sake. It's a great place to come with a friend and share dishes to try more options. I will be back soon!

In a world where restaurants too often feel like transactions--order, eat, leave--Jazmin feels like…read morea quiet act of defiance. A reminder that food, at its best, isn't just sustenance; it's memory, resilience, and pure, unfiltered heart on a plate. This new spot in downtown Asheville, at 22 College Street, comes from the same wonderful family behind Laila (and the beloved Andaaz, which Hurricane Helene tried--and failed--to wash away for good). They've risen from floodwaters and loss with something even more ambitious: Jazmin, a pan-Asian love letter that pulls flavors from across the continent--vibrant street eats reimagined with elegance, bold spices that hit like a memory you didn't know you had, dishes that dance between familiar comfort and thrilling discovery. The food? Damn near transcendent. Layers of texture and heat that make you pause mid-bite, close your eyes, and just feel it. A wide-ranging menu that refuses to be pinned down--think masterful curries, fresh takes on classics, and creations that taste like someone traveled the back roads of Asia and brought the best secrets home. Every plate arrives with care, precision, and an unmistakable soul. But the real magic is in the room. The service isn't polished performance; it's genuine warmth, the kind you get when family opens their door and says, "Come in, eat, stay a while." Smiles that reach the eyes, recommendations given like they're sharing a family recipe, attention that makes you feel seen, not served. Asheville has no shortage of good eats, but places like Jazmin are rare landmarks--proof that the greatest kitchens aren't always in fancy zip codes or under Michelin lights. They're here, run by people who've poured their lives into the fire, lost much, and come back cooking with even more fire. This isn't just a restaurant; it's a comeback story wrapped in flavors that will haunt you in the best way. If you're in these mountains, hungry for something real, go. Sit at a table, order whatever calls to you, and let them feed you. You'll leave full--not just in the belly, but in the kind of way that makes you grateful for second chances, good people, and food that reminds you why we bother eating together at all. Jazmin isn't just worth five stars. It's worth seeking out, worth telling your friends about, worth falling in love with. Just like we did. Go hungry. Leave changed.

This is our second time coming here. They have a nice little patio with nice music playing in the…read morebackground. The service is good and they are attentive. She checked in often. We ordered the chicken wonton soup, Shanghai chicken dumplings, beef siu mai dumplings, and the Thai basil beef. Two of us shared everything and it was more than enough. The wonton soup is really good. The broth is really flavorful and so are the wontons. I also love the mushrooms in it. We also loved the chicken Shanghai dumplings. Very flavorful and they have a nice spice to them. The Thai basil beef was also good. There is a lot of beef, but also a good amount and mix of vegetables which I love. It has zucchini, onions, carrots, and cauliflower. The beef siu mai dumplings were ok, but they weren't as flavorful as the other things we ordered. Overall, I recommend checking it out. We will definitely be back to try mote dishes.