Housed at the end of a highway strip mall outside of Danville, Rustic Barn is neither rustic nor a…read morebarn. It is, improbably, a fantastic Asian fusion restaurant. Yes, you read that right. The idiosyncrasies do not stop with the name. Inside, The Rustic Barn offers an intimate space with low lighting and some interesting décor: random photos of locomotives adorn the wall. The menu skews Thai albeit with some Japanese dishes (gyoza, teriyaki, yaki udon) and a few (a burger, a steak and potatoes) that fit the establishment's rurally suggestive name. The proprietor, Jeb, is gracious and accommodating as well as a showman who likes to joke with his guests. His promise of "everything fresh, everything homemade" is a lot to live up to, but the kitchen here has the chops to deliver on that promise. Our group went with a pair of starters (crab rangoons and gyoza), a pair of curries (roadhouse and green), and a pair of noodle dishes (yaki udon and pad Thai). Everything was attractively plated and delicious. The rangoons were hand-formed into delicate shapes and contained plenty of filling while the gyoza were nice and crisp. My entrée was the roadhouse curry: the house version of Massaman. A hearty dish, it boasted thick-cut vegetables and a rich sauce done to the desired (a little bit spicy) level of heat. Prices are moderate (entrees start in the upper teens), but portions are plenty filling. Given how many Danville restaurants were closed on a Sunday evening, I count myself lucky that The Rustic Barn was not among them. If you come here seeking country cooking, you'll be confused and perhaps disappointed. But if you know what you're getting yourself into, the combination of personable service and tasty food in an offbeat location makes this the epitome of a hidden gem.

Wow!! What a fantastic find. We are out here for a few days from Nashville and decided to give this…read moreplace a go. The food is amazing, authentic, wonderfully prepared and delicious!!! We had Yaki Udon, Pad Thai and Fried Wonton. All the food is fresh and prepared as to perfection!! We also tried the amazing home made lemonade. Everything was wonderful!! Would recommend to anyone looking for a great place to eat. The owner is so kind, informative and caring. Love this place!!! I would give 6 stars if I could. I am Gluten Free and was well taken care of!

Absolutely love these people! Very kind and personable, amazing service, amazing food! They always…read moremake you feel welcome and the food is always worth it. I have allergies as well and she never complained about accommodations and she even remembered my order because I came in so often postpartum. Seriously, it's cooking you think about on a regular basis. Truly a delight, highly recommend you try it and I recommend it to everybody.

This was my first time visiting Asian Fusion. I ordered the Shrimp Lo Mein, the combined chicken…read moreand shrimp egg rolls (a new choice for me), and a water. The total came to almost $27. The dining area and bathroom were both clean. I arrived around 12:40 p.m. for lunch and waited nearly 20 minutes for my food. The rice portion was large, but it was mixed with eggs and had no flavor--I didn't finish it. The Lo Mein was okay; I've had better, but it wasn't terrible. The egg rolls were the biggest disappointment. I expected to see shrimp or chicken inside, but they were mostly vegetables. The staff was attentive and polite, and the atmosphere was nice. However, I probably wouldn't return. For the price, the food just didn't satisfy my taste buds. 3 stars for the staff and cleanliness of location.

I can see why the good reviews. We stopped here prior checking into the hotel and we wanted some…read moreramen on a rainy day. We ordered gyoza and tonkutso ramen with pork . Both were delicious, piping hot and my Thai tea was also good not overly sweet. I was glad she was able to adjust sweetness level. Service was friendly and even provided some recs and dining area is clean.

Best sushi in Salem. Fast service. Nice people. Very glad they are here. Eaten there twice…read moreexpecting to return a lot.

Ohhh boy this place is the real deal speal. You already know the food will be amazing when that fat…read moreAsian kid is slaving away on his homework like his parents will say " what da pho" you doing with bad grades. Little hard to spot this resuatant but oh boy is it worth the adventure. The magic they make it this place is elite.

I really wish Winston Salem had a great Banh Mi available. There are some good Pho restaurants but…read morethey don't serve Banh Mi usually and when they do it's not quite the authentic version I'm looking for. I had the Banh Mi at What Da Pho in the past and remember it was good so that's what I ordered this time. Additionally we ordered crab wontons and summer rolls. The restaurant is a little hidden but if you park in the parking structure adjacent to the restaurant it's super easy to get inside. First impressions are it's quiet- no music in the dining room, and the decor is sort of an afterthought with scotch tape holding LED lights to the walls and some Asian inspired pictures but not very well thought out. It's Ok, I'm not coming for the decor. The service is a little lacking. They are giving the bare minimum here so don't expect your server to be too friendly. The crab wontons and summer rolls arrived quickly. The crab wontons were super hot and crispy right from the deep fryer. They were filled with a delicious imitation crab and cream cheese mixture and when dipped in the sweet chili sauce they were exactly the thing I was craving. The summer rolls were equally as fresh and delicious. The filling of cold rice noodles, crisp lettuce and shrimp then dipped in the accompanying peanut sauce was just as delicious. We ordered one pork and one beef Banh Mi. The first thing I noticed was how plentiful the meat was in each one. Usually it's a light sandwich but these were very hefty in comparison to others I've had. My meat was very savory and had a very tender texture, almost like pot roast. It was also the juiciest pork I've ever had in a Banh mi. The picked vegetables were also really good but both our sandwiches were missing the jalapeno I've come to expect. My husband really enjoyed his beef one as well but we both noticed how the bread lacked that crusty flaky quality that Vietnamese baguettes normally have. This was more of a sub roll with a chewy texture and softer crust. The flavors were great, I just missed the textures I have come to expect in an authentic Banh mi. Our spot in Greensboro will still be my favorite but when I don't want to trek out that far, I can get my fix at What Da Pho.

Clean, friendly, and super delicious food! Oh my goodness I can't wait until my next visit…read more Everything I tried was top notch. The chicken wings are some of the best I've had in the area. Every single one was delicious I love the crispy outside and lots of meat on the inside. Yum! My favorite was the soy garlic I really enjoyed my soy garlic Korean tacos as well. The coleslaw and sauces were really well done! The doughnuts my goodness I'm a sucker for fresh hot soft and squishy doughnuts and they hit the nail on the head! I'll for sure be bringing my family back soon!

Oh how I love Bonchon! Please note parking at this location is quite limited and could cause you to…read morepay to park. 3 out of 5 With that being said we got the Bulgogi Bibimbap it did come with a side of sauce to add spice so you can adjust to your own liking. It does come in a very hot stone bowl if you don't mix it around ever so often the rice will over cook at the bottom causing it to be rock hard We also got the Bao Buns Pork as an App... 10 out of 5 Compare to other Korean locations they do have a charge for every side dish and even .99 for extra sauce. Kimchi is now $3.95 I think which is quite expensive for a small side dish.... I honestly think if you have your own sides the food is better to go. 4 out of 5 Our waitress was very kind and to the point wasn't over bearing but also refilled drinks when needed. 5 out of 5 The ambiance felt more of a quick food experience not so much a sit down. But I do love how they had there history locations that made Bonchon who they are today. 4 out of 5 But so happy they do have kids options 5 out of 5

Excellent food and service. Every dish we've ever had here is amazing!…read moreSushi, noodles, soups, Asian dishes. All are great!

After being ranked 4th among Yelp's Top 50 Most Prolific Elites of 2025, a distinction recognizing…read moremy consistent community engagement and high-quality contributions, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to go back and write follow-up reviews on those restaurants that impressed me the most during 2025, and Cafe Asia 2, in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example of one of them. This Asian fusion restaurant in the Cave Spring area of Roanoke, is definitely one of my favorite restaurants of all times. And my first visit and review is something that I will always hold very dear. When you finish reading this review I invite you to go back and read that review and view my photographs accompanying that review, for it was a very unique dining experience that I will never forget. From the time you arrive at this restaurant the contemporary building design seems to beckon you to approach and enter. I love their unique logo design made up of letters and a number of a particular font that communicates a certain air of distinction. Once inside, you're like in another world altogether. If the outside of the building was impressive, the interior immediately captures your attention and mesmerizes you with it's beauty. When I arrived today, a very lovely and distinguished lady, dressed very elegantly, welcomed me and led me to the table of my choice. Later did I find out that she was the owner of the restaurant, and I had an opportunity of talking with her about the restaurant, its Sushi Bar, and Sushi chefs. Soon after, my friendly server, who was from Indonesia, came to introduce himself and take my order. To drink I had a Vietnamese Iced Coffee. It was served in a tall glass and tasted marvelous. As appetizer, I had the Dim Sum Platter. It contained 3 shrimp dŕhumai, 3 pork dumplings, 3 pork wasabi shumai, and 2 roasted pork buns. One of those items was extremely spicy, I had to drink water to cool down. The others tasted reasonably good. As my main entrée I had the Lobster Tail Tempura Maki. It was very colorful and tasted, and completely filled me up. My original server did an excellent job serving me the food and coming by to check on me. But then he disappeared and another server, also Indonesian came to bring me my main entrée. I think it might have been a shift change, but feel the first server should have let me know about this fact. But if the first server wad excellent, the second was amazing. He answered all the questions I had about items on the menu, and while delivering special dishes to other customers, he allowed me to photograph this food for the benefit of the readers of this review. Then, at the end, he helped me choose the dessert to have for the Grand Finale of my meal: the Banana Basket. It was amazingly delicious and had slices of bananas, kiwi, mangos, whipped cream, and strawberries. And topped with caramel and chocolate sauces. Considering its friendly and relaxing ambiance, its extensive menu with a wide range of Asian dishes, from traditional Chinese entries to a full sushi bar with raw and cooked options, and its amazing customer service, I definitely highly recommend this restaurant from my own experience. Every time I've dined there I've had an exceptional fine dining experience, and as I'm leaving I'm already looking forward to returning.

Without a doubt, the best Pad Thai and the best fried rice in the entire Piedmont Triad!read more

Very disappointing experience…read more Our son has special needs and a very limited diet. The last time we were here, we were told something regarding bringing food for him, so this time I called ahead before coming to ask if we could bring his French fries in that he would eat. I specifically called because I wanted to respect the restaurant and avoid any issues. I explained the situation to the manager. I was told they have a kids menu, but none of the options on the kids menu are foods our son will eat because of his extremely limited diet. I explained that and asked if we could simply bring food that he can eat. The answer was still no. We weren't trying to get around the rules or avoid purchasing a meal. We called ahead, explained the situation, and asked for a simple accommodation so our son could sit with his family and eat. What was most disappointing was the lack of understanding or willingness to work with us. Saying "we have a kids menu" doesn't solve the problem when a child with special needs cannot eat any of those options. We made every effort to handle this respectfully. Unfortunately, that same consideration was not extended to our family. We will not be returning.

5 or 6 out of 10 Ambience is cute…read moreService is friendly and somewhat timely. Food wasn't the best Asian food I've ever had, but good. I can't say it was worth $94- which was 2 entrees, 3 beers, sushi appetizer, 2 waters and an extra veggie. Casino prices.

First off, I have to say that the food was actually really great. I got the Hangover Fried Rice,…read moreand it was packed with flavor and protein. The chicken, shrimp, pork, and beef were all well seasoned and bursting with flavor, and the rice was perfectly fried with a little bit of a crunch. Where the experience lacked was in the service. Nobody was working the host desk, and it took a while before someone bothered to come by to seat us. However, after being seated, the waitstaff showed up almost immediately and made some suggestions and took a drink order. They also came back and did refills before the meal came out. Not long after the food arrived, she brought the check and said, "no rush." Long story short, we never saw her again. After sitting around waiting to pay, another employee finally showed up and apologized and took our payment. I would recommend trying this restaurant out because the food was actually pretty good, but don't be surprised if you're not thrilled with the service.

Juju (9th Street - Durham) Although we live in North…read moreRaleigh, we've been spending more time exploring Durham's restaurant scene. This time we tried Juju on 9th Street for lunch. Parking couldn't have been easier. We found a space right out front in the lot off 9th Street and walked straight in. It was a quiet Thursday afternoon, so we were seated immediately. The dining room has an elegant, relaxed feel, and with only a few other diners it made for a peaceful lunch. Lunch for two came to about $80 plus tax and tip, making this one of the more upscale lunches we've had recently. We ordered: * Crispy Brussels Sprouts * Shrimp Dumplings (6) * Mongolian Beef * Grilled Lemongrass Hanger Steak Salad * Unsweetened iced tea The Food The Crispy Brussels Sprouts were a great start. They were crisp on the outside without being overcooked, and the mint, peanuts, and pickled onions added both texture and freshness. It was also a large enough portion for leftovers. The Shrimp Dumplings were excellent. The flavor was outstanding, and the Thai chili oil, garlic, scallions, and sesame worked beautifully together. My only criticism was the portion size. At six small dumplings, they felt a little pricey for what you receive. The Mongolian Beef was probably the best value of the meal. The beef had a nice sear while remaining tender inside, and the portion was generous enough that we had leftovers for another meal. It had a nice overall flavor as well. The Grilled Lemongrass Hanger Steak Salad was good, but not quite at the same level. The steak had good flavor, but the cut itself was somewhat chewy. The accompanying rice was simply prepared and didn't add much to the dish. The flavors were enjoyable, although slightly sweeter than my wife prefers. Service Service was excellent. Our server took the time to walk us through each dish, explaining ingredients, spice levels, and preparation so we could choose items that fit our tastes. We especially appreciated her knowledge of the menu and her attentiveness throughout the meal, my iced tea was never empty. Overall Juju offers an attractive setting, excellent service, and several very well-executed dishes. Our biggest challenge was simply that much of the lunch menu leans toward spicier offerings than we typically enjoy. While we probably wouldn't return specifically for lunch, the dinner menu appears to offer a much wider variety of choices that fit our tastes. We'll likely be back to give dinner a try.

Can't wait to try this place again . Every bite was amazing…read more My favorite was definitely the Mongolian beef and the crab fried rice very flavorful filled with aromatics. Perfectly seasoned. The beef was crispy. The waiter checked in frequently to see if we were enjoying the food.

Overall it wasn't bad. Staff was good and food came out quick. We only tried the sushi so I can't…read moresay anything about other stuff. The deal was 3 rolls for 18 which was nice. The sushi itself was I'd say just mediocre. Not bad but not great. Overall decent

I came here to try the pho after seeing many reviews of it online. The owenr, at least I am…read moreassuming he is, greeted me when I came in, happy to see me, and took my order. Now, I will say that I am not the biggest fan of pho and do not order it often, as ramen is my one true love in terms of soups. Nonetheless, I order the combination pho with multiple types of meat. The owner brought out my to-go order after about 10 min. He told me to try the broth and seemed very proud of it. So, when I sat down to eat, I did just that, I tried just the broth alone first. Wow, I was amazed by the depth of flavor. There was no mistaking that this was legit pho. It came with the typical add-ons of basil, onions, cilantro, bean sprouts, hoisin sauce, and noodles. I finished the entire meal and wanted more. Worth the price and I will definitely be going back to get this more often.