Do not walk, run here! We ended up at this place by…read moreaccident headed back to Asheville. Amazing food! A true jewel by the river. I would drive an hour to get this food again.

While it is easy to find, it is a very unassuming dark red building set back from the road. You…read moreenter the gravel parking lot through a narrow driveway across a set or railroad tracks. None of the spaces are marked but it's not difficult to figure out where to park. Since the lot is gravel, be aware if you have mobility issues. You can park near the entrance but not adjacent to the building so there will be at least a short walk to the door. There is also a small step up to the porch in front of the door. The pickup window is next to the entrance door which is a nice touch as the interior is small and would certainly get crowded if to go orders had to wait inside. The interior is small with table seating for about 20. There is also a small outside patio for warmer weather dining. There are several windows allowing you to look over the very near river. We got there shortly before they opened and were seated within a minute of entering. We got a nice corner table next to the river. Our servers were very pleasant. They went over the menu and specials and were very patient answering any questions. One thing to note is they do not allow substitutions, so read the menu description carefully to be sure you know what you are ordering. We wound up ordering their daily specials. Unfortunately, I forgot to take note of what they were called. One was a curry and the other included short ribs and soup. We also ordered spring rolls. The spring rolls were brought to the table in about 10 minutes. They were hot and crunchy and excellent. The dipping sauce was a touch spicy and really brought out the flavor of the spring rolls. The main dishes were brought out after about another 15 minutes. The curry dish was outstanding. The meat was tender and seasoned very well. There was a slight overall spiciness to the dish, but it quickly settled into a warm glow that simply begged for another bite. The short ribs and soup special were also outstanding. The ribs were cooked perfectly with the meat falling off the bone. The soup was flavorful and the ingredients fresh. We ate until we were stuffed and then ate a little more. We simply could not finish everything and took the last bit with us, and it was just as good reheated the next day. We also decided to take a mango and coconut milk dessert to go for later in the evening. This was a wonderful finish to a great meal. The mango was fresh and flavorful. The coconut milk and sticky rice made for a great taste texture. For such an unassuming building the dining experience would rival that of any big city. The fact it is located in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina allows it to offer an experience unrivaled by any better known restaurant. If you are anywhere near Sylva, you own it to yourself to partake of a meal at Dalaya.

Love this restaurant! We enjoy sitting at the bar overlooking the sushi chefs making rolls. Great…read morefood...we eat here frequently as it's consistently great.

Solid spot! Came on…read moreSun night around 6:30 and they had seating at the sushi bar. They provided a complimentary salad at the sushi bar...which was a nice touch. We ordered Edamame ($7) and my bride ordered the Sweetheart roll ($15) and she really enjoyed it and commented how much she loved the soy paper. I went with the Sapphire roll ($17) and a couple of pieces of Tuna Nigiri ($8) and they were spot on. Service from Lydia was super friendly!

The food was pretty good. We ordered the Pad Thai, Pineapple Fried Rice, Spring Rolls, Thai Iced…read moreTea, and Massaman Curry. They were all delicious, and the portion size was generous for the price. The servers were kind, and the wait time was average. The restaurant had a nice and peaceful atmosphere, and I would probably come here again.

Beautiful spot in Arden! Staff were very friendly and attentive, food was absolutely delicious…read more Fresh vegetables, amazing flavors and very generous serving. Will be one of my go to places close to home from now on!

Square Root was very good; we started with fried green tomatoes with a spicy aoli and a large soft…read morepretzel with dipping sauces, cheeses and sliced meats. For dinner I had the southwest blackened chicken Cobb salad which was very good as well. Prices were a little up there, but not too crazy. Service was a little slow (they were pretty busy at the time we went) but the server was well educated on the menu. The restaurant was nicely appointed, comfortable and they have a separate room for their bar.

He Said: We had intended to get dinner at a nearby brewery, but a cover charge for a band (fair!)…read morediscouraged us from hanging out. I called over to the Square Root to check the kitchen timing (it was getting on 8) and all was well. We managed a seat at the bar and this was perfect for us. We chatted a bit with the servers, who were amazing. There is a ton enjoyment for the job and the space going on here. We also met some semi-locals who were awesome. Shout out to "Kendall-Jackson"! The menu is full of local ingredients and plenty of temptations. The specials were even more tempting and we grabbed oysters to kick it off. The pepper/spicy mignonette is so so good. It's just the right mix of classic and new. I didn't need the other sauce, especially with just 6 oysters. I eyed the yellowtail snapper (snapper, right? def not tuna) special, but opted for the Korean chicken sandwich. Quite good! I could have used a stronger flavor from the kimchi and, frankly, less of a mess, but the cook was just right, the flavor profiles were excellent, and the portion was plenty. A really good sandwich! I had the sweet potato chips as my side and I can see why they are popular. We kept the leftover sauces from the oysters just so I could dip my chips. Good call! She Said: I'd like to start by complimenting the fantastic staff. They've obviously been here a while, and they're enthusiastic about this place. He Said covered the oysters (yum!) and the mignonette (double yum!), so I'll focus on the mushroom tart that I got as my meal. The rough puff was really done well, and the mushroom and goat cheese combo was terrific. I thought they would be inside the pastry, but I adapted. The whole dish was terrific, and though I thought it was too salty for me, I also know that I'm sensitive to salt. All in all, we will definitely be back! Potty Points: no trip to the potty for me on this one!

Such a fun little place. It's in a small old home in the center of two roads. The food is…read moredeliciously amazing and I highly recommend. Very fresh too. We have enjoyed the spring rolls, shrimp fried rice and the Pad Thai. And they serve you with smiles.

Such a great spot near campus. The food is always delicious, full of flavor, and the service is…read morealways friendly. The prices are affordable, the portions are solid, and it is super convenient if you are nearby. I keep coming back and would definitely recommend it. You really can't go wrong here. The food and service are consistently great every time I visit, and the seating and overall vibe make it even better!

Food and services Fried rice and pineapple rice were great…read moreAnd the red curry Price was good

This place is pretty spacious for groups or just a date night. I would say that the food was decent…read moreoverall, just a little disappointed in the Pad Thai and the Massaman Curry. But I really liked the appetizer (Shrimp net rolls), the soup (Tom Kha Gai) and the drinks were stop on (Thai tea and Thai coffee). Our server and the staff overall were very attentive and friendly.

The food was delicious. I had bean curd and mixed vegetables. The staff was super energetic and…read moreattentive. Overall, a great place to stop in for a quick bite to eat.

I got the chicken lo main and it was delicious. My husband got beef chow mein and it was basically…read moresoup with beef, it was disappointing.. The service was excellent Though and they were super friendly.

This place only gets better with time. So far the only thing that has been wrong in any of my…read morevisits is that they were closed. Everything that I have tried has vied to be my favorite. The service is superb the ambience what would expect for the delight of the food the only thing more unbelievable is the affordability of the final bill.

Food was wonderful. Large portions and quick service. This is my go to in Black Mountain.read more