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    Gogi-wa

    4.9 (70 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Pan Asian
    Closed 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Spicy bulgogi bop
    Amanda J.

    Beautiful atmosphere outside with coy pond. Greeted as soon as we walked in and the owner walked us through the dishes and what was most popular, etc. The food was great as well. Virginia smack chicken looked so good but will get that next time. Will definitely recommend and return.

    Left: spicy pork cup bop; Right: kimchi bulgogi cup bop
    Lise H.

    A solid Korean gem located where you don't expect to find authentic Korean food. It won't beat a bigger restaurant with more options - but it does its small compact menu extremely well! It was my first time having cup bop which had a little bit of everything (japchae (Korean stir fry noodles), rice, veges, a fried mandu (Korean dumpling), and tasty meat) which made this a perfect pre-hike meal for us. A very homely tasty Korean spot - check them out if you are craving a little Korean fix!

    Spicy pork bop
    Sefali P.

    I see why #4, the Spicy pork cup bop, is the best seller. Meat is cooked just right, and I don't have to choose between rice or noodles - get the best of both! Loved that the bulgogi sandwich was served on a potato roll, as opposed to a sub as pictured. And just like the spicy pork in the bop, bulgogi was cooked & marinated well. The shop is small but well decorated with beautiful drawings, including items featured on the menu! Staff was friendly and the plaza it's located in has a boardwalk/beach vibe - unexpected but fun.

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    Natalie V.

    This is a definite visit if you like authentic Korean food! I got the kimchi bulgolgi bowl (bibimbap) and it was very yummy - could probably go for something spicier. We also tried the nachos and they were different but very yummy. The owners are SO kind. They brought out a heater along with blankets as we enjoyed our meal. At the end the kind gentleman brought us out warm green tea :)

    Korean Smack Chicken with honey soy garlic sauce. Amazing!

    Great food, owner very friendly and explained any questions we had. Amazing Korean Smack Chicken. The breading was extra crispy and the sauce very flavorful.

    Grilled chicken cup
    Steph A.

    Really good chicken and bulgogi. Cute porch to sit on. And the owners are super friendly.

    Beef Bulgogi
    Linda J.

    My friend and I both had the beef bulgogi and we shared an order of vegetable dumplings. Both were very delicious and very fresh tasting. The owner was very nice and attentive. This place is mostly for take out but does have outdoor seating. Don't fear though, they have dining bubbles! It was a cold rainy evening and Yujin made sure our dining bubble was the perfect temperature. What a fun evening! I will definitely be back. I want to try the kimchi and the spicy pork bowl.

    Bulgogi
    Nicole C.

    Happen to be staying at Massanutten in the off season, and we love Korean food, so we knew we had to check it out. Had the bulgogi with kimchi - so tasty! Really hit the spot on a cold and rainy day. It was a good balance of different tastes and textures. Highly recommend!!

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    Great food and value. Excellent service! We visit every time our family visits the area.

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    Do not miss this place. High quality yummy food. The owner is nice to chat with too!!!

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    After living in Korea several years I can say the food is authentic and delicious. Looking forward to coming back!

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    Great takeout korean bowls snd fried chicken. Wish they were open more, but good quality stuff.

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    Excellent food, service and ambiance! Owner is extremely kind you'll be so happy you went!

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    Food was delicious but the dumplings were fried and cheesy when I thought they would be steamed.

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    2 years ago

    Highly recommend. Was easy to pick up during our stay at Massanutten and delicious. Was also easy to order vegetarian.

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    3.8(18 reviews)
    26.7 mi

    Delicious food inside the Dairy Market!…read more First time here and the gentleman behind the counter News nice and let me know some suggestions as well as how spicy some of the items were before ordering. Ended up trying a few appetizers and they were all great. The pork dumplings and the dipping sauce that came with it were some of the best! So good! Also really loved the fresh veggie summer rolls! Could tell that they were fresh and had a delicious peanut hoisin sauce. Shrimp spring rolls were what I would call shrimp in a blanket bc just wrapped in an egg roll wrapper. They were good too, just wouldn't have called them egg rolls! Plenty of seating in the market and they have a nice area to grab condiments and chopsticks/forks/spoons and napkins.

    Does it taste like pho? Yeah, but that's what you'd expect when you order pho. Paid 13$ dollar for…read morethe bowl and I have to say I was pretty disappointed. I mean I wasn't expecting your sit down restaurant quality of pho with all the garnishes(not including the side garnishes), but this was crudely just soup noodles and meat, and not a lot of it. The noodles were short, like it had been by a child during art class. The only time I've seen pho noodles like that is when I reheat left over pho(take that however you will). The side garnishes looked unappetizing as the Thai basil and other items on the plate were shriveled. All in all I don't think I'll be coming back here for the pho.

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    Fresh summer Vietnamese Fresh Rolls (2 Pieces) so fresh and so good!

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    Asian Diner Restaurant

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    4.0(160 reviews)
    65.7 mi
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    Micro Review Server…read morewas so personal and caring! We loved it all - including the dim sum. Try this spot out! The inside appeared clean and Had beautiful lamps and new decor. We left very full'

    I ordered to go and wonder if it would have been different if we were to dine in…read more - Pad Thai - Taiwanese Lo Mein - Walnut Shrimp - Gway Tiow - Whole Fried Fish - Hunan Style Combination The whole fish came out fried but because it was to go, it was a little soggy, we refried it in the air fryer, no big deal. It was decent, sauce was on the side so that helped a lot from being super soggy. This was probably the only decent thing at a reasonable price. Hunan style combination was salty, the walnut shrimp was soggy as well, I guess i could have reheated this up as well since it was fried in batter. Shrimp was big and plumpy, there was no sauce that came with it on the side, only this yumyum sauce. Not sure if it was for that, if it was, very meh since the sauce is salty and not sweet. My favorite thing to get at other asian places is the Gway Tiow aka Chow Fun, but it was super soggy. The noodles were over cooked, it was also a tad salty, the lo mein was salty too, and the pad thai was meh, noodles were over cooked. I picked it up and the noodles would fall off the chopsticks and tasted mushy. It didn't have much flavor to it anyways. Kinda disappointing since of all the high ratings and the pics look tasty.

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    Native Plate - Dan Dan noodles!!

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    4.4(217 reviews)
    90.7 miDowntown
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    I'm a food above atmosphere person but both were on par at Native plate! The staff were so diligent…read moreand I loved watching the cooks pour their soul into the food. I had only planned on spending $60 or so but ended up spending $140 including a great tip for my waiter. I got the Fried Chicken Banh Mi, Dan Dan Noodles, and my guest ordered the Brisket Pho, and Singapore noodles alongside a Mojito and their coconut ice cube drink (blanking on the name). I loved every bite of my food. The Daikon Radish was the highlight of the Banh Mi and I was in love with every bite. Visibly dancing and gleaming with joy while eating + the great music being played also helped. I didn't eat my sandwich until it got cold as I like to finish a dish before trying another. I started with the Dan Dan noodles and had to drink 3 of the liters of water by myself to finish my meal . I took my guest's peppers and my peppers and crushed them up into my Dan Dan plate with all the seeds that came with them. In addition I also used all the chili oil paste it came with as well. It was so damn great I enjoyed every second. My guest loved their pho and didn't stop eating it and ate half of their Singapore noodles before getting full and having to take it home. They absolutely loved their drinks and it was so fun to watch the bartender make the drinks. Two shakers in hand mixing the drinks and oh boy were they strong . We will definitely be back!!! Oh and they also had chopsticks for us to use and we ate our entire meal with them. I knew I was in for a whirlwind of flavor when the ethnicities of the cooks matched the restaurant and patrons of color from Pakistani, Black, Indian, Korean, Thai, and more were dining in . Only downsides for me personally were the Singapore noodles but it wasn't my dish. I tasted them and didn't think they were for me I usually prefer a different ratio of seasoning for my Singapore noodles. My guest whose favorite dish is Singapore noodles quite adored them. Though they did say the Singapore noodles I make at home are better they still crushed it and the next morning woke up and crushed the rest with a smile on the face . Only thing I didn't like was the pho but that's my personal taste getting in the way. I don't like fish based broths but my guest ate every single last dropped and loved it! So if that's your alley go for it!!! 10/10 will try again!!! P.S. please tip the staff graciously they work so hard. If you're going to order a $100 worth of food don't be the person not tipping or tipping $10 when the service was excellent. Yes tipping cultures shouldn't exist but until they're paid a fair wage please continue to do so. I really hope this restaurant doesn't sell out like other restaurants (En Su Boca )

    Looking for a solid fusion spot in Richmond?? Native Plate is a must-visit!…read more Located in Shockoe Bottom - an easy stop if you're in the area. The menu is simple, but our selection was spot-on. The duck bao buns were the standout, the bulgogi was packed with flavor, and the Asian-style edamame had a nice kick. There was also a curry-filled pastry (name escapes me) that was crispy, warm, and seriously good. Staff was very friendly, dishes came out quickly, and the whole place has a warm, inviting atmosphere.

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    Native Plate decor

    Native Plate - Dan Dan noodles, the oil served with it is really spicy!

    Dan Dan noodles, the oil served with it is really spicy!

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    Silk Thai Restaurant - Lunch special  N1. Pad Thai Pot Stickers and S1. Tom Yum Soup

    Silk Thai Restaurant

    4.0(202 reviews)
    26.9 mi
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    I ordered the drunken noodles with chicken and the Nam Tok beef salad for takeout. Both were solid…read more The drunken noodles were really saucy and flavorful. The beef salad had a nice fish sauce flavor to it. I would get both of them again. We also got the mango sticky rice. Apparently the blue rice is colored naturally, which is a plus for me. It tasted pretty good. I can't say I have had many mango sticky rices, but the mango was nice and ripe and the sticky rice was good. I liked how it wasn't too sweet. I would come back again.

    So, we are staying at friend's house near Charlottesville and we wanted Thai food. This place…read moredelivers via Uber Eats, which is a huge plus. My thoughts? What's worst than bad Thai food? No Thai food at all....and thus is my review. Food (3 out of 5): We ordered the Chicken Panang Curry and Pad See Ew beef. The panning curry was my favorite of the two entrees. The chicken itself was tender and good, the broth was far too thin to be a good curry, but the flavor itself wasn't too bad. It was unfortunate that it did not look like the photo, it was missing the red peppers and the basil leaves. The Pad See Ew beef....well, I am a huge fan of this dish and get it every possible moment. This one was definitely not my favorite - the sauce itself was a bit too "fishy" for my taste. The noodles were pretty mushy by the time they arrived and they seemed to be the dry rice noodles (not the fresh ones.). The beef itself, which is a $3 upcharge, was good, though.. So, I would order the curry again and perhaps order a non-noodle dish next time.... but I would order again, with my expectations in check. Also, I would ask for chili paste, soy sauce and chopsticks!

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    Silk Thai Restaurant - Soup and potsticker

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    Gogi-wa - korean - Updated June 2026

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