food is AMZING had the kimchi stery fry with the tofu balls and it's so DIE for 10/10 go there now

4-24-26 6:45pm Ordered three dishes. They overpriced each meal by $4.50. The woman at the counter taking my order WHEN I SHOWED HER THE PRICES ON THEIR OWN MENU told me that was "special pricing". I said legally they need to honor their prices. She got the owner who called me a liar about honoring prices. I offered to show him the screenshot of THEIR MENU and he refused to look at it. I made him a bet...if I was right we got to eat free, if I was wrong id pay double. He said he can't do that. We realized the bait and switch when ordering online our order of three $15.5 and one $12.5 item cost $103. Thats not a misprint...$103 read more

Very disappointing. Ordered Lo mein with cabbage and carrots and there was none! Just noodles. If I want just noodles I can get that at the market. Maybe 2 little slice carrots. I have had lo main many time and there is always chunks of cabbage. Too expensive! read more

Carry out only. Decided to order red curry, beef noodles, phad Thai, Mongolian beef. $80. It was so bad, so full of msg/soy sauce it made me so sick. Ended up throwing most of it away. Don't waste your money. read more

Wonderful food, fast service, always on point, great atmosphere! I won't go anywhere else in Vermillion for Chinese food when they are open!

I placed a mobile order and went inside to receive it. The workers were really nice and made sure to get my food as soon as possible even though it did take an additional 10 minutes to get it. When I got home, I opened the crab rangoons that I ordered and they were very small. Also, there was a black hair in with the crab rangoons. Other than that the food was pretty decent. read more

Silk Road Cafe - You can see the hair on the side of the container and how small the crab rangoons were. - Korean Near Me - Vermillion, South Dakota

Do yourself a favor and visit Silk Road for their Korean specialties. Kimchi pancakes, japchae, bibimbop, bulgogi... you can't go wrong. And, the Chinese menu is so very good, as well. All of this AND great service? Silk Road is a GEM! read more

Love the food, hate the hours. Needs to be opened more than 4 days a week for 6 hours a day.

Great service, food was a little bland for my taste. We had the crab Rangoon, a nice amount of crab unlike most other restaurants serve, steamed dumplings, a little mushy. The entrees were very good. Would highly recommend. read more

I had the pleasure of dining here while doing my summer research fellowship at the University of South Dakota. The menu was to-the-point. The service was within reasonable time. The staff was extremely friendly; I have some dietary restrictions, but they were very respectful to them and worked to tailor the meal to my needs. The food was excellent; the staff suggested the Vietnamese style for the fried rice to me, and I must say the suggestion was great. I have dined in many restaurants in Asia; many places in the US miss out the aroma of fried rice, but Silk Road aced the cooking and serving part ! read more

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Wonderful Place to get unique spin on on Indian food while I was in Hot Springs, South Dakota win here and had the best Indian lunch pot possible read more

Great food. Cooked fresh and amazing flavors. The different type of options won't leave you disappointed. Even if traveling along the interstate I would suggest visiting! read more

I came in with high hopes, but the food is pretty average. I had an online order pickup and it was out later than the time they told me to pick it up which isn't a problem like I didn't mind waiting. The resturant is super pretty inside and it's a nice environment. I'm just not a fan of the food. read more

I've been going to this families restaurant since they first opened in Vermillion around 1990's. I lived in Korea for a year so was quite happy when they opened up! Silk Road Cafe will not disappoint! The food is fantastic! I have moved to Florida and have yet to find a restaurant to compare! Try the bulgoki. Sesame chicken and chop chae you will not be disappointed!! Every time I come back to SD I make my trips to "Chae's" (original name) Silk Road Cafe for my gustatory fix!! read more

The food and beverages were beyond my expectations. As were the employees. I will recommend this to all of my friends

LOVE LOVE LOVE Silk Road. It's always good and they do gluten free options and its our go-to place to get takeout. When we were gone for a few months we missed it so much! read more

Big portions and great food. It's about time they open their restaurant since there is no mask mandate or Covid going on.

Absolutely incredible night! The food was so fresh, beautiful and tasted amazing! Our table ordered so much and please forgive me for not getting names right - Koren Sampler, Vegan Pancakes, Buns, and Dumplings. Just as appetizers. All passed around and loved! Everyone having a different favorite. Then 12 different entrées. Because we were a huge table they brought things out at different times- which we were so thankful for because we could all try the new dishes. Vegan, Paelo and even picky eaters can be happy here! Thank you so much! read more

I've been going here for years. Personally I think the food is great. I'm not for sure if it's truly authentic Korean food but it's delicious. The buffet was wonderful before it shut down due to Covid-19. read more

Everything I've ever had here has always been delicious! From the Crab Rangoon, to the Sesame Chicken, to the Seafood Jampong soup - all is excellent! read more

Silk Road Cafe - Seafood Jampong soup was excellent! - Korean Near Me - Vermillion, South Dakota

It's a bit pricey but I always have a great meal here. The buffet is reasonable. The service is good. I would definitely recommend.

Was craving Korean and googled to find that this place had some in the menu, finding it in a small town; I was already expecting the food to be Americanized .... and boy was I wrong !!! Bibimbap has crunchy pickled veggies, egg was perfectly cooked with the runny yolk , gochujang sauce was perfect and they even use jasmine rice unlike some other places that uses the cheap white rice. Chop Chae( clear sweet potato noodles) also was very flavorful. Korean Kimchi pancakes has a crispy outside texture and chewy kimchi inside. Korean spicy stew was a perfect spice , not to spicy . Also had Silk Road fried rice to go and they were very pleasant with the serving amount because that box was loaded. My server was great , she checked on us at least 3-4 times , food came out pretty fast too. I had a good experience my first time here , I drove from Sioux City , gonna be back again to try the other food . ! read more

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Can you find decent Chinese/Asian food In Vermillion?....Yes! Had the buffet over lunch for flat $10. About twelve options...tried the pork bulgolgi, cashew chicken, pork and broccoli, chicken w/green beans, curry chicken and egg drop soup. All were tasty and well seasoned. The soup and curry were the favorites. The wait service was ok. Manager made fresh any pans that we wanted that were running low. Worth a try for the $ read more

Wonderful. The raw spring rolls were a perfect start. We shared a simple stir fry, as well as kimchi fried ride. We gorged ourselves, but still couldn't finish it all. I will be back! read more

The whole experience was great! Our waiter Olivia was very nice! Had went into this place because a friend has recommended it. So we gave it a shot! I wanted to try everything in their menu since everything looked so good! Everything was great... just except for the Pho, the broth was alright... but it had tasted like it was watered down. Had to put a lot of Siracha & the chili to give it more of a taste. For Pho, they usually have hoisin sauce & lime too. If they would have had those condiments it would have been perfect. But let me say, the satay chicken was the bomb.com. It tasted like an old restaurant that I use to go before they closed down. The pad Thai was cooked to perfection and the Thai curry fried rice was hellla bomb too! But in the end we received our check.. it was a bit pricey for what we had gotten. (Because there is other restaurant that will charge way less for the amount of food we got) but it was an overall good experience! Would come back and try other stuff on the menu. Had an eye on the lemongrass chicken! read more

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This place is the premier example when it comes to Chinese food. Outstanding taste and more than hearty servings. The only drawback is that the service can be a little slow at times but definitely worth the wait! read more

This is easily the best Asian food (they have Chinese, Korean, Thai, even Malaysian dishes) you'll find without driving to Minneapolis or Omaha. And even in those cities I'd go out of my way to eat at Silk Road. And for vegetarians: they'll serve you practically any dish with fried tofu, and this is one of those restaurants that really knows how to do tofu, or try their special breaded tofu in the Princess or General Tso's for a real treat! read more

I pass through Vermillion every 3 or so on business. Best review I can go is I will change customer appointments just so I can make it here for lunch. Best place I have ever eaten. End of story read more

I have only eaten the buffet for lunch. It is owned by the former owners of Chae's, so they have the old favorites, but they also are now experimenting with newer, spicier, and more exotic foods as well. Very tasty food. read more

This is probably the best Asian establishment in Vermillion. That said, it's not authentic...perhaps with the exception of their Korean dishes. Being of Chinese descent, I generally avoid their Chinese dishes. However, in general, they have a great lunch buffet with good variety and is a good value for the price! I really enjoy their kimchi cheggae, jampong, and bi bim bop. Even though pho isn't Korean, they do a good enough job to satisfy my taste buds. Their silk road pancake appetizers are also worth a try! read more

Great service!! Waitress was extremely helpful with our menu choices. The spicy chicken potato soup was delicious! !! read more

Silk Road Cafe - Korean Near Me - Vermillion, South Dakota

We come most every week and love the food and service. Great service especially if you get Jason as your wait staff. The pho soup is fabulous as is the rice noodle salad. Buffet has variety. I have had the habachi, salads, and other meals. All good. They are willing to change up dishes for your allergies or preferences. read more

Silk Road Cafe - Best wait staff. - Korean Near Me - Vermillion, South Dakota

Korean, Thai, Japanese, Chinese: usually I'm wary of places that offer it all but Silk Road was quite tasty. Passing through on travels, we appreciated the helpfulness of the staff, who even gave us some local tips. The Korean food was very nice and I was happy to have kimchi! Fresh spring rolls were delicious. All the food I saw coming and going looked excellent and the menu is full of interesting and unique options. As a touring musician, getting quality food and local friendly connection at a restaurant really fills me with satisfaction and joy. Go to Silk Road and you won't be disappointed! Fuel for art, science, or whatever you do! read more

This is a beautiful restaurant with historical architecture (check out the wood ceilings), well-lit and comfortable. The desk clerk at our hotel told us the quality of food varies depending on who is in the kitchen, and so maybe we hit it on a good night. It was excellent. We started with fresh spring rolls which had just the right amount of mint to make them pop. I ordered beef Bibimbap (which on their menu is spelled Bibimbop). It was served in the traditional hot stone bowl so the rice at the bottom had a nice crunch. It did come with a fried egg rather than the traditional raw. I probably could have asked for raw and they would have accommodated. The vegetables were fresh and there was a lot of it. The sauce was served on the side so you could season it as you wished. The hubs got General Tsos which of course is different every place you go. This one met with his approval because he liked that it had a bit more breading than some and it was not very sweet - more tangy. We both had spicy soup that had chunks of potato and other vegis. Not sure what is was called, but it was very good. Out server Patrick was helpful and friendly. Overall, a nice meal and a nice atmosphere. read more

Silk Road Cafe - Bibimbap served in stone bowl - Korean Near Me - Vermillion, South Dakota

It's got a solid lunch buffet, decent prices. Solid service. Clean place.

Such delicious food! Honestly some of the best Asian food I've had, which I wouldn't expect from a restaurant in small town South Dakota. They have an amazing variety of entrees, all very fairly priced. The wait staff is all extremely helpful and friendly! The only downside is that the food sometimes can take a while to come out, but the taste more than makes up for it. Highly recommend! read more

This is one of the best places to eat in Vermillion. Their crag Rangoon and spring rolls are amazing. They also have an incredible variety, serving several different types of Asian food, so no matter what you're in the mood for, you can always find something you'll love!! HIGHLY recommend. read more

LOVE THE BEEF PHO! sometimes they get busy and have forgotten about my table but I didn't mind too much cause I had plenty of pho to sip on. My fiancé wasn't a fan of his general chicken or sesame chicken, he thought it was a little over cooked and didn't enjoy the kick of ginger; wasn't my favorite either. I feel like the variety here really plays to different taste preferences though. read more

HALLELUJAH !!!! Moved to Northeastern Nebraska a few months ago and wept for months, NOWHERE to get a good meal. Then I was told of The Silk Road in Vermillion, 1 small hour away. Well. Can you hear the hallelujah choir? Do you see the fireworks exploding? Fabulous food. Korean, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese. I was worried the first time I ate there that I would fall to my knees, sobbing with happiness and gratitude, unable to speak. I solved this by not saying a word to anyone. I calmly walked away from the restaurant and cried when safely locked in my car. GO there, eat, be elated!!!! read more

The food is always amazing. Faith is usually our waitress and she is always very quick and efficient. Makes sure our food is perfect in presentation and taste. read more