The tea drinks honestly aren't bad here. It's the terrible customer service every time with some of…read morethese boba businesses. I ordered an $8-9 coffee milk tea with creme brûlée and oreo. It's my first time there and I missed the large option which is my mistake. Got like a small 12-16 oz cup. I asked if I could pay to get it as a large drink and the manager couldn't comprehend that all she had to do was void the transaction and I'd ring up the new drink and tip the baristas for the inconvenience. I'm not trying to make a service worker feel bad but it's on management to not be so stingy on just helping a customer. For $8-9 it did not feel worth the money and genuinely the customer service with some of these Asian boba shops are atrocious compared to the ones in Richmond like even Tsaocaa or Zen Cafe or in Nova like Teas N You I've been to owned by competent owners and workers that aren't incompetent. Edit: I've also worked in a boba restaurant before so I know how management can be and it's just poor business practice to screw over your customers.

yum place, authentic flavas, i def enjoy my sweet treats from here. The mochi donuts are really…read moregood cause they've got diversity and creative flavors! the price is a little high tho. but that is how it is!! tis life and boba edit: erm i posted a 4 star review the manager did in fact scold me for not leaving 5. mind you.. i wasn't going to review anything in the first place!!! it was a very awkward situation, and although I know I got a free donut for reviewing, 4 stars is not a low tier at all and I'm a bit surprised I was scolded for that. TBH i do not think i'm going to come back

got food here with my friends and it single handedly cured her tonsillitis. she stopped coughing…read moreand hacking because of the pho tai chin. so blessed. again, WONDERFUL vietnamese owned establishment that makes me miss home a lil less. mmmmmmmmm and the chef made our bowls so fast i was very pleased indeed. very nice hostess too!! plenty of seating and clean space.

The banh xeo here is great! Full of delicious pork and shrimp plus enough veggies to make a second…read moremeal! I also really liked their black forest tea which came in a cute cat cup. They have a nice indoor seating area and had a good crowd for a Saturday evening.

A great boba experience! Don't be put off by the trailer/food truck vibe. Friendly, fast service ,…read moregood prices, and tasty tea.

This is a food truck that operates in a parking lot. It serves as a convenient stop on the way into…read moretown. They've been there a while, and the customer in front of me was apparently a regular as they spent quite a while chatting. Fortunately, I was not in a hurry. Choosing between a fruit tea and their chai, I was recommended to try the chai. It had a nice spice kick and didn't last long; the special also came with whipped cream, seeds, and boba. They didn't seem to have non-dairy milk, but with the fruit teas you have options.

This is close to campus and fits a need. I got dumplings filled with a modest amount of tofu and…read moreperhaps a vegetable too, with a side of cold noodles and a sesame peanut sauce. The fried dumplings were a bit light on the actual tofu I was hoping for, but the meal delivered a basic satisfaction. My white tea with lychee jellies tasted a bit overbrewed, but the sweet addition worked out well enough that I enjoyed it. The interior has a couple of seats but is quite spartan, and had an overly full trash can as all food was served in takeout containers. Overall, I would say it was a basic experience, but not a bad one.

So this is not going to be a 5 star everything is perfect review but rather the dumplings are so…read moregood that you need to get past the negatives. Unfortunately, the negative is the service. Please know they are so nice but they got my order wrong. I ordered two separate meals and got one meal with the wrong rice but at least we they got the number of Dumplings correct. My son who goes to UVA RAVES about this place so I had high hopes that were dashed with wrong order. Then I tried the unassuming dumplings and dipping sauce. I love dumplings and have eaten them even had Michelin recommended places like Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings. I can confidently and completely say these are the best dumplings. I would get the wrong rice and wrong order so long as I got these dumplings. I can confidently say they are homemade and not some restaurant supply dumplings. I have been thinking of these dumplings since I had them. So good.

Best pho you'll find in the state, budget friendly prices, never missed the mark on any item in the…read moremenu and is always a recommendation when in town.

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

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.

We went in for a late lunch and we were not disappointed. The restaurant was very clean and quiet…read morewith relaxing music playing quietly. Quick, friendly, patient service. We had calamari and bang bang shrimp as well as the steak tepanyaki, which reminded us of hibachi. All were very good!

Kyoto Fifth Taste gets 4 stars for their quick service dine in experience, great tasting Tokyo…read moreRamen, and steamed pork bun. Another Yelper pointed out that the decor appears to be a repurposed Italian joint, but the silk flowers and wooden decor are an interesting mix, yet somehow it works. We dined in at 11:45 am and were given a menu that no longer had half of the items that appear on the Yelp page, so I was a little disappointed as I wanted a bento box - but the ramen was fantastic. I would have liked to have chosen the meat, but it came with pork, spinach, noodles, a very hearty and tasty broth, half an egg and x2 fish cake slices. I'll come back for dinner so to see if the menu changes.

Very good and I felt like the price was reasonable. Got a poke bowl and bubble tea. Was very quickread more

FOOD / SERVICE Poke Sushi Bowl's location at Barracks is a…read moregreat place to grab a quick and solid meal. We came around 1:00 p.m. and ordered our bowls from a slightly flustered staff member. The place was on the busier side with online and in-person orders, and he seemed to be a bit overwhelmed meeting demand. We ordered to bowls to eat at the restaurant-- one house bowl and one build your own. Both were delicious, and it's great that they've still maintained the unlimited toppings deal despite limiting trends from other poke places. You could divide each bowl into one big meal or two small ones, as it was quite satisfying for one sitting. DRINKS Bubble tea, carbonated drinks, and other drinks are available for purchase, though we didn't order any this time around. ATMOSPHERE Inside the restaurant was very clean and modern, and it is very inviting as a casual place to catch up with friends over a good meal. PARKING Ample parking is available throughout the Barracks parking lots, though you might have to walk a bit depending on how busy the place is.

Following a long set of Dr appointments at UVA, my bride wanted skinny fries! We did some searching…read moreand found Sizzle Shack in the Dairy Market! The Dairy Market is so cool! Great food options, plenty of places to sit and enjoy the food! First time to Sizzle Shack and the lady who helped us was smiling and friendly! We got their deal with cheeseburgers, fries and a fountain drink. The fries were awesome!! Cooked to perfection! Same with the cheeseburger!! I don't normally get mayo on my burger but that is how they serve it, so I tried and it was great!! We were there in mid afternoon, so the market was not very busy. It was quiet and the air conditioning made it a nice respite from the 90 degree weather outside. Will definitely go back!!

This is a great place to go when you are from out of town and coming with a large group of people…read more There are a lot of good food choices here. I had the pizza and icecream, both delicious. They also have good arepas and a curry place and Japanese food. They have long tables where groups can sit and also outdoor seating. Parking is plentiful.