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!

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)!

The reopened Peter Chang is a big improvement. My favorite dishes are the duck combo, the garlic…read morecucumber, and the duck broth tofu soup. It feels more like an upscale dining experience now with service, food, etc. Better ambiance etc. Be advised recently the restaurant was reopened with the original chef (Peter Chang) so the reviews here won't really reflect the current experience. It's basically a completely different restaurant now. I think patrons of the previous Peter Changs also might be frustrated it's a little more upscale The joke goes the best Chinese restaurants are 3.5 stars

Nothing to write home about. Ordered take out. Menu and prices have changed. What used to be full…read moreportion is now tapas size. Tiny portion of dried green beans. Barely a cup full. Cost was $9. Shrimp fried rice had very few shrimp in it. Taste was decent. Two items cost $31. I guess that's one way to pay for renovations. I was impressed with the new layout.

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.

Seeking something Asian I hadn't tried in the area before, I turned to an AI search which yielded…read morethis Chinese place. It was definitely more on the side of actually Chinese than American Chinese, based on the menu and the people working there. They did have a reasonable vegetable and tofu selection. Among the dishes that you don't usually see at the more American restaurants was a dry cumin tofu preparation. It had abundant cilantro, and I'm in the category of people who gets a weird soapy aftertaste with cilantro but still likes to eat it from time to time; this dish gave me a ton of aftertaste but was otherwise good. A ma po tofu had proper fermented bean paste and leeks, albeit not a ton of numbing sensation that I could discern which is really the bar for the best rendition of the dish. Their cabbage dish was described as "hand torn" and it strikes me that this is the sort of place where that's probably true, and it was a tasty saute and a nice contrast to the rest. Their online ordering system wanted to offer me a free egg roll for my order but wouldn't let me get a vegetable one. I wish they'd label some of the dishes more clearly for dietary needs or just plain description. But overall, it was solid food for a town with a relative dearth of this cuisine.

I enjoyed my lunch at the Taste of China, in a large dining room with helpful service…read more I had the Kung Pao Calamari. The seafood was cut into unusual and decorative shapes, while still being one inch or longer pieces. This dish included a basic Kung Pao gravy that was slightly sweet, sour and a bit spicy. There were stir-fried vegetables and peanuts in the dish, including fresh green pepper chunks. The restaurant has a large and broad menu and next time, I will try a more exotic dish.

It's hard to find a better Vietnamese restaurant anywhere in the area. Truly authentic, well…read morepriced, and tasty. The people here were extremely kind and helpful on my take out order. The ordering system is simple. And the food.... excellent. Definitely a must try if you're into this type of food

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!

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.

The fried pork dumplings were the best I've ever had. Small, which is perfect for me. My husband is…read morevegan and his were fantastic. Ordered a to go order for him to take to a winery tomorrow. Service was great.

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.

Definitely one of the best Chinese takeout spots in Charlottesville! Fresh ingredients and great…read moreflavors. Call ahead, they get busy.

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!

I love Thai food, especially when Thai Basil Fried Rice is involved. I got the chicken version,…read morewith a spice level of 4 out of 5, and it was perfect. The only thing that would make it better would be if it was ground chicken. There was a ton of it, so I had lunch covered too. I also tried the Crying Tiger appetizer and it was delicious. It came with some chili sauce so you could spice it up to your taste, and that was appreciated. I would like to have had the option of chopsticks, but since it was close to closing time, and I eat faster with a fork, I didn't ask for any. The service was great, a team effort, and that seemed to fit with the casual yet classy feel of the restaurant. It's a great place to go have a chill evening with spicy Thai food and a couple of cold beers. I would definitely go back.

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.

The Q noodles is the best place to meet with your family, friends and for the business class as…read morewell. High quality of service, rich menu and welcoming staff. I recommend this restaurant to everyone, and I am sure everyone will love and appreciate it.

Only got an appetizer it stunk in there and and there was no air conditioner on a hot day…read moreI was sick after leaving from the smell Scallion pancakes were just ok