Came here after a late night out, and this place did not disappoint!! Food came out quickly and hit…read morethe spot! I tried the teriyaki chicken and loved it :) the workers were so nice too! There isn't a ton of seating inside, but there are tables outside if you can't find a spot indoors. Def would recommend coming here after a late night (or really any other time haha)!

i think this place used to be a pizza restaurant or something because i could tell there were still…read moresome flyers or signs that indicated that it was - but anyways this is a great spot for cheap eats and easily accessible in this college town right by UVA. i was in the area and was hungry for some lunch and thought this place would be an authentic place for chinese dishes and it did not disappoint. i ordered fried dumplings and cold noodles. the dumplings were flavorful and crispy and the noodles were a good texture - not to chewy accompanied with the same sauce as the dumplings. my bf got the beef noodles and was impressed by the quality and the taste. we also came around lunch time and went for the lunch special! overall, i would recommend this place and support this family operated business for their tasty food and quick service!

One of the better authentic Chinese food in Charlottesville. Seating is dim sum style and was not…read morebusy on a weekday evening. I loved the dishes we got, specifically the pork belly, eggplant, mapo tofu, and the puffy dough dish were all really good. A bit on the pricier side with average portion sizes. It satisfied the craving and I'd recommend to anyone looking for authentic Asian food!

Chinese food on Christmas is a worthy tradition, and this place was open as one might expect. I…read morerushed in expecting there to be a crowd, and business was busy by the time I departed. The vegetable section of the menu has a decent range of choices. Things were a bit rough around the edges, but perhaps the holiday was part of that. My tea came in a pot with an exterior that wasn't really clean, and I asked for the spicy version of my green bean dish and it was not spicy. However, my green beans were still delicious, as was my stir-fried smoked tofu. I'm all in favor of the ability to order large dishes with nothing but vegetables. If I came back, I'd ask them to dial up the spice level.

After a morning of driving and apple picking, we rolled into Café88 for a bite. This place feels…read morejust like a classic diner - friendly owner, a steady hum of conversation, and many Asian folks/families, either dining in or grabbing a few boxes to go. The menu offers solid portions at a fair price, so we left with enough leftovers for another day's lunch. Our top picks? The Taiwanese popcorn‑chicken combo that crackled with crunch, a juicy pork chop crowned with scallions and a kick of chili, and a steaming bowl of beef noodles that hit all the right notes. Every plate was downright delicious. If you're hunting for a comfortable, no‑fuss spot that serves up genuine Taiwanese flavors, Café88 belongs on your diner‑tour itinerary.

The best Taiwanese cuisine I've had outside of Taiwan. The beef noodle soup, spicy beef w rice, and…read morethe popcorn chicken are the top of my list.

We loved the food! Singapore noodles !…read more General chows tofu was so fresh ! Mei fun vegetable noodles was delicious! Excellent service ! Happy New Year !

Well, back when I used to live Ch'ville I used to get food there alot. I had a appointment in town…read moretoday. So I thought I'd grab some beef fried rice on my way out of town. Sadly, it's very disapointing. I think they used brown rice instead of white. Plus it was very bland and I usually don't add soy sauce but I had to add it just for flavor. Also the beef was very dry. I guess like most things. It's not as good as it once was. The Lady at the desk was really friendly though, so that was a plus

We were in town and let Yelp guide us and we were not disappointed. This is a small mostly to-go…read morerestaurant in a strip mall. There are 3 tables inside, so we chose to eat in. I chose the Vietnamese sandwich. It was so tasty. Bread was toasted and crispy and the mix of chicken, pickled cucumbers and fresh herbs were great. My daughter ordered the bulgogi beef rice plate (with kimchi on side) and a strawberry lemonade with strawberry popping boba. She loved both. Food comes out fast. Overall excellent!

First time trying Nguyen's Kitchen. Got it to go and took it home to eat with my wife. It does have…read morea very small eating area if you want to eat there, but don't take a large party as there's only 3 tables. Spoke with Linh about their background and where they're from. Very very nice lady (owner) and very helpful with the menu. - I had the chicken Pho ($16.50). I added the 2 included Hoisin sauce packets. It also came with a Sriracha sauce packet and a small container of chili oil along with the normal variety of noodles, sprouts, fresh herbs, green onions, white onions, jalapeño slices, and a lime wedge. The chicken was tender sliced white meat with no fat, gristle, or bones attached. The broth had a lot of flavor and was delicious. - I also had the shrimp and chive dumplings ($7.00). Not a strong shrimp flavor, but they had a nice crisp on the outside and were tasty. The sauce that comes with the dumplings is absolutely delicious. - My wife had the Bulgogi beef ($14.50). She said it was tender and very delicious. It came with rice, kimchi, and cucumber salad. I just happened to speak to Linh about the cucumber salad and she said this is how she's always made it for her kids and they love it. Well, I'm with her kids and love it too. She makes the vinaigrette herself and it has an unexpected sweetness to it instead of the usual strong vinegar flavor. We both loved it. - We had the pork gyoza ($7.00). This was cooked my favorite way, deep fried (not pan fried). This took me back to the gyoza in Japan and the Yaki Mandu I used to get in Korea. Great crispy wrapper with a tender flavorful filling. And again, the sauce that came with it is some of the best I've had. - The kimchi is not overly spicy and has a slight sweetness to it. - The Egg Tarts ($5.50) are good, not overly sweet. Could use a bit more filling for a better filling to pie crust ratio. - I also got a Chai tea bubble milk ($6.25) that was super delicious. Overall, we really enjoyed Nguyen's Kitchen and will go back with friends. It's unfortunate that it sits behind a Taco Bell and is not highly noticeable from the road, otherwise I might have tried it sooner.

This dumpling shop has multiple locations. I found it quite confusing ordering online. Some of them…read morehave online ordering and others don't. They have confusing names. The menus have not always been the same when I looked. But to their credit, when I placed an order at the "downtown" location only to discover that they meant something other than Charlottesville's pedestrian arcade (which is where this one is), I was able to call them and get it corrected. My order was transferred over and was ready for me with no trouble. The vegetable dumplings weren't fancy, but there were a ton of them, and what seemed a small sauce proved more than enough. I also got a veggie bun, but the filling was so trivial as to not really be worth it. This place does have some space to eat in, although it seems most popular as a takeout.

Fun small dumplings! Highly recommended getting steamed and fried with the sauce. Quick and easy…read morewith plenty of seats

Really nice inside! Fun decor, food Was really good…read more Scallion pancake was our favorite. Really nice and polite staff. Ran in for a quick bite while at medical appointments and looking forward to coming back when we have more time!

Food was great. Came out hot and quickly. The dumplings soup was delicious. The sesame balls were…read morecrispy on the outside and soft inside. The garlic cucumbers were smashed in bite sized pieces and just the right amount of garlic and chilis. Lots of folks ordered take out - so the kitchen was busy. Our server was always smiling. The playlist had today's music as well as some older songs which was a nice mix.

I come to visit my Fiancé and was craving Chinese food Im not sure why but the food was HORRIBLE…read morethe egg foo young was burnt didnt get rice to go with it had to eat some of his shrimp fried rice the bourbon chicken couldn't eat just terrible we were staying 30 min so by the time we got to out Airbnb they was closed called the next day and was hung up on twice spent over $50 on this trash and I want my money back I really think you did this on purpose. Will be back in town 3/13 will want to see the manager or speak with the owner. Thanks . you can call me as well 202-302-9789

This is a solid Chinese restaurant if you are looking for fairly good Chinese food in…read moreCharlottesville with a sit down area. The food is of decent quality. While I enjoyed my rice, onions, and egg, the chicken in my chicken fried rice was very dry and bland. Everything else was flavorful and the service was very good. My girlfriend ordered the vegetable fried rice and enjoyed it except the vegetables were too large resulting in little rice. The ambiance was very nice - super cool Lunar New Year decorations!

Good variety in the menu but quality consistency could be better. We ordered pho soup, Thai fried…read morerice and wonton soup. The wonton soup tasted extremely salty and looked dark as if someone put soy sauce in it. This is the first time in my entire life where I tasted bad wonton soup. The won ton itself was great. It was just the salty broth. I make this at home, and it is not that difficult to make. It is supposed to be a simple broth (partly the reason why I ordered it because I wanted something simple). I told them about the saltiness. They tried to make it right by bringing out another soup with a better broth. The pho was just okay but was not as fragrant as expected. I am Vietnamese and make this at home as well. Otherwise, it had everything it was supposed to have. The fried rice was a large portion and tasted better than the other two dishes. Overall, it was a good experience. The service was good. We got seated quickly. The ambiance and decor was vibrant. The bathrooms were clean. I will try other dishes later and update this review.

I came across this spot for lunch on my way back home. It's pretty small with a handful of tables…read moreand an open style kitchen. We were sat promptly as there was only one other table at the time there but once we were sat about 5 more tables came in. Our server brought waters to start and I had a Thai tea, which was good, not too sweet- which I like. I order the dumpling as an app, they're pretty small but you get a good amount and the sauce was really good. In order the red curry and my husband ordered the Thai fried rice. Both were really good. I liked his dish a bit more, it was very savory. The red curry had fresh vegetables in it and still had a nice crunch to it, which I like. If we're back in Charlottesville we'll def go back.

This place is a great find and authentic Chinese…read more We walked over but it looked like there was parking and the space is bigger than we expected. It's got a kiosk to order take out if you wanted but we sat down to enjoy our food. Service was quick and friendly. The food came out well paced and coming from NoVA where there are great authentic places, we were so pleasantly satisfied after a cold day. The space is was clean, bathrooms well stocked, and we will be back when we're looking for a Chinese food fix!

Eh. The food is just ok. TBH if I'm looking for good takeout Chinese in cville my go to is Hong…read moreKong on Avon. I've tried everything else and knew Q Noodles is well reviewed but HK is undefeated. We ordered takeout and decided to try a few different things on their menu. I will say the food came correct and the packaging was clean and tidy. The prices are expensive but the portions are huge. We ordered 2 apps and 2 entrees and couldn't finish all of it. 1 of each is enough for 2 people. The pork steamed buns were our favorite. Not the best I've had ever, but possibly the best in cville. The bun was super light and fluffy and the filling was savory. I prefer mine to be a bit sweeter with a BBQ flavor, so not my all time fav but very good. 8/10 The egg rolls were just fine. Well prepared and cooked. Tasted slightly too oily. The inside was cabbage and either ground pork or chicken. No carrot. The inside was so finely minced it kinda turned into a mush. So the texture was not the best. Hard to distinguish the flavor as well. 5/10 The sesame paste noodles with ground pork was presented beautifully with red cabbage, cucumber, edamame, corn, shredded carrot and cilantro. I think the sesame paste sauce was just too one dimensional, but maybe that's the point. The noodles were overdone so underneath the beautiful rainbow of toppings was just kind of a pile of mushy noodles in a plain sesame paste. After a few bites the earthiness/mushiness of the dish starts to be overwhelming ... not my favorite. 4/10 The general tsos was packaged well and came with white rice a few pieces of steamed brocolli and a ramen egg. The ramen egg was good. The general tsos the chicken was good quality and very fresh. It reminded me of an orange chicken in terms of how their GT tastes. My favorite GT in cville is from Hong Kong and unfortunately this one wasn't as good. The chicken was good quality but the texture was quite soft and not crispy the way I prefer. The sauce was also a bit too sweet for my preference. Overall, a good dish it is enjoyable just not my fav. 6/10 With how much hype they get I was expecting a bit more - perhaps at some point I will try their soup dumplings since they may be the only place in cville that does them. But for $13 for 6 pieces I may just continue to wait awhile considering the rest of their food was fairly average. Overall, a solid spot for average Chinese food. Nothing amazing but will satisfy a craving for well made Chinese food if you are looking in the uva area.