When my friend saw I was in Asheville she mentioned we had to get the shaved ice at Sweets and…read moreSeats. She said it was the best shaved ice she's ever had and way better than any she even had in Hawaii. I was intrigued and suggested to my husband we stop by after dinner one night. This cafe is soooo cute. I'm here on vacation and trying not to work, but if i needed to work for a few hours I would definitely go here. I'd work and eat one dessert after another. The mango shaved ice was even better than expected. It was ginormous and I was full from dinner, but did a pretty good job eating most of it because it was too delicious to stop. My husband got a piece of blueberry cheesecake and i couldn't help, but have a few bites of that as well. I was hoping to make it back a second (or third) time, but sadly don't think we are going to have time. Another reason to come back to Asheville and it may just be my first stop!

This appeared to be a new dessert/bakery place in Asheville...and possibly Taiwanese-owned?…read more Not only beautifully inviting and spacious, with plenty of seatings, the place had awesome A/C (a perfect rest stop on a hot day!) as well. Loved their menu as well. Although their mini cakes and other treats appealed to me as well, I opted to try their Taro Shaved Ice (they had 2 other flavors as well...think Mango and Mocha?). Well, their Taro Shaved Ice was PERFECT!!! The shaved ice was nice and dry, and the toppings (Boba, Lychee jelly, and Strawberries...even whipped cream on top) were generous and delicious! LOVED the place...and I can't wait to return! My husband will absolutely loved their version of Shaved Ice...What a treat to come!

Bubble milk tea spots are showing up everywhere. We tried Pop & it was good, but we've had much…read morebetter. I had a taro milk tea with mango popping boba. The drink was much more sugary than I am used to. Plus it seemed to be too much ice & not enough drink. All in all I'd say Pop was average.

I am a long time fan of The Hop. But this was my first time visiting the connected Pop Bubble Tea…read more It's a super cute place with lots of great drinks options.

A delicious stop for Boba and such an enjoyable little shop! So cute, and I love the incorporation…read moreof different local artists and their art for sale in the shop. Makes it more fun to grab your boba! Great strawberry lemonade with the strawberry popping boba. Super refreshing and delicious. A good stop for boba.

This is the best bubble tea in Asheville. Hands down! They have a bunch of different flavors, and…read morejust added some that have spice. They sell cute keychains too. They have a pop up now so check their Instagram for times and locations.

A truly chill hang - knowledgeable staff will help you navigate the menu if you're not familiar…read morewith the types of tea. Had a green tea, coconut milk, mango bubble tea and it was great. Mochi Daifuku (red bean) was also really good. Iced Taro Latte was not great, though. Coming into the excellent air conditioning, dimly lit, Middle Eastern style sitting cushions vibe on a hot day feels incredible.

I've always loved this Dobra Tea. It's a nice oasis in the middle of downtown Asheville. After…read morewandering or shopping in the area, it's fun to get a refreshing tea. It's a great spot to read a book at or come to with a friend. The people who work here are really social and kind. My best friend and I were in town and wanting a little afternoon treat. I'm blanking on the name, but I really enjoyed their new watermelon coconut iced tea. My best friend got a butterfly pea iced tea. There is plenty of seating available. If you want more natural lighting you can sit at the front with chair and tables. If you want something more moody and intimate in the back they have lower tables and pillows for a more traditional tea experience. I highly recommend checking this spot out.

Craving a sweet treat with my dinner which was located in the building about a block away, I…read morestumbled upon The Hop. The space is super cute and perfect for a quick stop in to eat amazing ice cream! They have a cooler of pup cups and my dog loved it! I sampled a few flavors and with the help of the worker, chose a scoop of lavendar vanilla with a waffle cone bowl. It was the perfect hint of flavor without overwhelming and it paired well with the waffle cone bowl. I will definately be back to try another flavor next time I am in Asheville!

Pretty small space but a couple tables to have some ice cream. The staff person I talked to had…read moresuch a big personality. He gave me some suggestions of what to try and was over all super friendly. I got the espresso coffee and it was delicious! Not the best ice cream I've ever had but smooth creamy flavor and very refreshing on a hot day.

Stopped for Strawberry Matcha Latte based on their menu I found online only to find out they no…read morelonger serve that drink. It was disappointing to find out while I was ordering AND reading their menu at the register that said they do have it. Apparently, I happened to pick up the one menu they forgot to update. Server was a bit unfriendly when I asked for it. I went to Chai Milk Tea instead - It was delicious, so I wasn't annoyed any more. The ambiance is immaculate. Well decorated and beautiful - Even the bathroom was gorgeous. The entire place smelled wonderful. It's a perfectly cute spot to spend lazy afternoons sipping on delish drinks. I personally felt the drinks were pricey for what I got, but it was good experience overall.

This is one of our top favorite places to visit when we come to Asheville. The vibes are…read moreimmaculate, the pastries, delightful, and the chai lattes are the best we've ever had. Getting to add thc to our drinks is the icing on the cake. The service is also always great and we always feel welcome.

Incredible pho!!! I see why this place is always voted top restaurant/asian restaurant in South…read moreAsheville year after year. The pho broth was delicious. Asked for a few extra limes which enhanced the flavor even more, along with sriracha to taste. Fresh spring rolls were good but had too much lettuce and not enough mint/basil. Parking lot out front has plenty of parking. There are a few outdoor tables, not sure if they are used for dine in.

Interesting place, beautiful decor. Very busy with about 15 tables. We were not sure what to order…read morebecause the place specializes in Poh. We saw some exquisite dishes come to tables around us. We ended deciding on the safe route. We ordered hot egg rolls, dumplings and garlic wings as appetizers and followed with chicken fried rice. Three thin egg rolls deep fried, almost like cigars, and sweet and savory sauce. There were 5 dumplings ... just delicious with the soy based sauce. Five chicken wings rounded out the start. We wanted them extra crispy - the kitchen did not execute. Fried rice was perfect - crunchy with plenty of protein, a combination of shrimp and chicken. Portion size was large. Would definitely return. Classic flavors, friendly service and good value. Highly recommend without any reservations. Enjoyed the experience.

SMALL HIDDEN GEM! I…read morewasn't expecting much, but wow they have everything you need here, and they fit it in such a small shop! My favorite parts are the aisle full of alllllll the sauces, and the wide selection of drinks ranging from canned boba to bottles of ramune soda. I was happy to finally find some hot sesame oil here in Asheville. The only downside is that it doesn't have the large selection of fresh meat and produce like other large Asian supermarkets I am used to back in larger cities. I'll definitely be back when I need some more Asian food items.

It's been a few years since I have shopped at Lee's Asian Market, but today I went back to look for…read moresome Vietnamese ingredients for some upcoming Lunar New Year's food. The stores isn't large, but it's pretty well stocked. I have been to the larger Asian market, YZ, and I think Lee's Asian Market has a smaller overall stock of things, but what it does have, you'll get several brands. For example, I needed Pandan extract. At YZ, I could only find the McKormick's Buco Pandan flavoring. At Lee's there were 3 brands of Pandan flavoring, including the Pandan flavored paste I was looking for, which is also sold by Amazon for about $6, at Lee's it was only $1.50 or so. The owner, a nice Chinese woman speaks English pretty well and is very friendly. That's somewhat rare in Asian markets. She walked me over to the steamer area and gave me some advice on using the bamboo cone, which is what I ended up buying. She also helped me find the frozen Pandan leafs. She is super sweet and nice, which I appreciated. I also found some fresh sticky rice and sweet banana cakes near the register. They had two square Banh Tet (Vietnamese new year cakes with mung bean and pork) as well. I haven't seen fresh cakes like that at the other Asian stores, so Lee's gets bonus points for this!

Absolutely love the Bahn Mi. This is the perfect quick lunch for a day strolling downtown!!!read more

This is clearly a family owned business but my experience was subpar. The young lady who took my…read moreorder was friendly and efficient but the restaurant was not inviting for me to stay. A TV show was blasting at top volume in the kitchen area and it was not enjoyable for me to sit and enjoy my lunch. I felt pressured to take my meal to go and was ultimately disappointed by the small portion size and the rickety unlevel table out front. I am obsessed with poke bowls and I live locally but I won't make a point to go back unfortunately.

What an amazing place! The atmosphere is calm for solo people wanting to hang out with a book or…read morejournal but social enough for people who want to meet with a group. They have options for those who want to sit at a table and for those who want to sit on the floor. The tea selections are far and wide! The menu is huge! At first I was overwhelmed with the options, but the lady at the counter was nice and helpful with recommendations. We were bummed to have missed out on the lunch since the kitchen closes at 3pm, but that made us even more eager to come back at another time. Both dessert options we chose - the S'mores Tart and Black Sesame Ginger Cake - were delicious! I chose the masala tea with rooibos with oat milk and honey. I loved the way it was served, and even though I usually drink my tea straight, it was fun to experiment with the milk and honey. I will definitely be coming back many more times and check out their other locations too!

I was in Asheville and wanted to pick up some tea from Asheville Tea Company. Sadly, the store is…read morestill closed after the hurricane. I searched on their website and saw Dobra Tea in west Asheville was open and sells their tea! I walked over and have been here for 45 minutes enjoying my chai! I honestly thought I would just get it to go but it's a lovely atmosphere! A couple next to me is clearly on a first date and I'm eavesdropping and it sounds like it's going really well! I got 2 boxes of the Asheville tea company tea and an iced chai latte. So grateful to be able to support west Asheville during this time of rebuilding.