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The Asian Cafe

4.3 (215 reviews)
InexpensiveVietnamese, Chinese
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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Crispy pot stickers! Eat them now, don't leave in a to-go bag to get cold and flabby.
Roger P.

We tried the potstickers (5/5) and egg rolls (4/5) and they both came out golden brown and crispy. Other reviewers, perhaps having failed to learn about how condensation works in science class, gave these menu items a bad report. Eat in and enjoy them hot and crispy! Service was fast and they hustled to bring my wife's vegetable chow mein (4/5) and my massive plate of combination fried rice (5/5). I had enough left over for another full meal. Several beers to choose from, including a Lagunitas IPA. And of course the rooster Sriracha sauce was there for customers to add heat as desired.

2 Piece Spring Roll
Pranathi B.

***USP: Wouldn't call it a fusion restaurant but they have a large menu covering items from Vietnamese and Chinese cuisines. ***AMBIANCE: Bare bones ambiance, a partly open kitchen at the entrance. Lot of take out containers, plastic cutlery stashed on a table at the entrance which opens up to a fairly decent sized dining room. ***FOOD: Most of the food was middle of the road. The fresh spring rolls were not built properly, and were falling apart. The kungpao chicken had a lot of soy sauce and was very salty. The curry tofu had the typical western style "curry " powder with carrots and peas. Overall, though I didn't fall in love with the food, it was sufficiently decent.

Toasted/Fried Won Tons
Earl H.

The Great Gal is away and I didn't want to cook tonight, so ordered Take Out tonight from the Asian Cafe. I'm by myself and Holy Toledo, the size of a mixed chow mein and toasted wontons would feed four people and I basically spent $21. And more importantly, I enjoyed the chow mein big time. The won tons were a bit oily so I held my rating at a Four. The young man serving was polite and cordial, but I did not catch his name. If you want a basic, and filling, Asian meal, this place is worth the visit.

Chicken Chow Mein and Pork Fried Rice, Fried Wontons and 8 Piece Pot Stickers

Food is delicious and fresh. Large portions too. Employees noticed we were sweating from a ride across the hills and they gave us a large fan to cool us off! Would come back again!

Apologies that it's half-eaten, but this is the yummy chicken Pho from today.
Barbara R.

We are just visiting and love vietnamese food. They were closed on Sunday so we waited until Tuesday when they were open. It is a very cute, standalone building with a patio in front as well as in a courtyard. It wasn't busy to so we were seated quickly. They had weekday lunch specials at great prices, which included reduced prices for Pho, so I got the chicken Pho. Generous portion, good broth. My husband had the beef Pho and which he enjoyed his as well. Highly recommend!

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Jennifer N.

Conveniently located right along Highway 4 as you're heading through Murphys, the Asian Cafe was a wonderful way to end our day in the area. Having hiked all day, it was time for an early dinner. There is a private lot and the building looks unassuming from the road. Upon entering, we were greeted right away and got to choose a table. There was a gentleman serving the whole dining area and dealing with take out orders. He was incredibly nice and efficient, Got the veggie egg rolls and Kung pao tofu with veggies. Nicely flavored, not too greasy and generous portions that allowed for leftovers. Really good food and pleasant dining experience. The spacious seating area was rustic but clean. I can see this being a regular stop on my visits up Highway 4 in Calaveras county.

6 Piece Crab Rangoons
Gretel V.

Went for dinner on the weekend and the place was pretty empty. I think most people do take out. We enjoyed everything we ate except the hot and sour soup (we accidentally got a bowl and that was huge!). Both the hunan seafood dish and the honey garlic shrimp were very flavorful and filling. I would like to go back to try other dishes but I think next time I'll just do take out. The ambient inside felt lonely and the dinning area has a strange smell.

General Tso's Chicken lunch special
Jerald P.

Our go to place. Great food. Great service. Clean inside. Can't wait to go again. We mostly order beef PHO. We also like the chow mien and Hunan beef. Give them a try.

Try garlic chicken/ combo fry rice extra green onions /pork chop suy/ egg flower soup/ beef pho lol
Sal S.

Great food great place to eat with the family Get the family deal will always be a great deal add some combination fried rice while you are added also the egg flour soup is great.

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These guys keep it real. Quick and affordable. Easy access and the lunch deal is sweet

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3 years ago

Great food. A bit pricey but they are the cheapest in a 40mil radius lol. 6 Piece Crab Rangoons were amazing though

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3 years ago

Food was horrendous. Will never go back, too expensive and food was sub par. Pot stickers were chewy and spring rolls were tough.

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3 years ago

I love this place! Best staff, AAAMAZING food and all with great service. Never a long wait either.

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4 years ago

Coke was flat. Sesame chicken was cooked at least twice(leftover). Egg rolls were a joke. Not recommended

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Recently changed my diet to Keto style. They were very accommodating. My bowl of beef pho no noodles was delicious. The service was great.

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I am very picky about my tofu but this tofu was AMAZING! 10/10, would order again. I got their Kung Pao tofu. So good!!

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4 years ago

This place is consistent - consistently Good, consistently Fast & always Great Service - l order on.line & it's very smooth transaction

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4 years ago

Great food. Great service. Great prices. Don't be deceived by the humble building - you won't be disappointed.

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Very bland food and expensive. $16.50 for vegetable beef and a soda. Meat was tough and flavorless, vegetable were good, but not great.

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loved this place! staff was very welcoming and friendly and the pho was great. would definitely recommend

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Do you allow dogs?

Yes we have outside seating and back patio

Do you serve bahn mi?

Sorry we don’t

Do you have any vegan options?

Yes we do . We have all kinds of vegetables dishes

Can you accommodate gluten free?

Yes, most dishes are gluten free. Thanks

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4.4(186 reviews)
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Best food in the area. !!! Real nice folks as well ..... I bring our book club here every chance…read morewe get. Everyone leaves happy ! Prices r reasonable and service is fast even for a wee group ! If you're in the area please eat here ..... if we don't patronize small friendly independent family style business they will leave or fold. Lots on the menu and reasonably priced. Cheers

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