This spot was truly amazing ! I'm a dumpling snob and they hand make all their dumplings Must haves are the schezuan pork and shrimp dumplings , garlic green beans , mushroom dumplings , the soup dumplings . Great service with Stephen and also prices right! I'll Be back. Just go ! read more

Red Ginger Dim Sum and Tapas is a trendy, contemporary spot offering dim sum and Chinese small plates, although there is sushi too. It is located in downtown Asheville so there is no immediate parking lot but there are some places nearby or street parking, The inside is very modern and there is seating both inside and outside. Our server was very friendly and service was very prompt! My family got the Lo Mein with Chicken, Chow Fun with Beef, Sautéed String Bean, Buddha Bean Curd Rolls, Crystal Shrimp Dumplings, and Spicy Chicken. I loved the Crystal Shrimp Dumplings! The wrapper was very tender and the shrimp filling was delicious. It tasted very authentic to me. I also loved the Sautéed String Bean as it had the right amount of garlicky sauce. The Lo Mein was made with thinner than usual noodles but still tasted good. I think the Chow Fun tasted a bit off. It kind of tasted a bit sweet and like drunken noodles at some points as opposed to the traditional smoky flavor that the dish has. The rice noodles that were used were also thin as opposed to the usual wider noodles. As for the Spicy Chicken, it tasted solid. I liked the slight crisp before biting into each piece and it was not really spicy. I definitely tasted the cumin (I am not a super big fan of), which is a popular flavor found in Szechuan cuisine. Overall, I think this is a nice spot for some Chinese food, especially being near the mountains which is more isolated. I would probably rate it a 3.75/5 stars if I could. I wish chicken feet were part of their dim sum menu (it is pretty small and there are no rolling carts in case anyone is wondering). I do think some flavors of the food I tasted seem to cater a bit more to the Western taste palate (my parents agree as well), but I enjoyed my time here. read more

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We came here for dinner on this Saturday evening, and were promptly seated in one of the few remaining open tables in this spacious restaurant. We were seated in a room with a temporary tarp structure that doubled as a makeshift wall and kept the heat inside. The only problem was, there was a slight gap between the layers of the wall, leaving me fighting uncomfortable blowing wind on this cold day despite being "inside". Nevertheless, the various tapas and dim sum entrees we ordered were all delicious, and my favorites were the salt and pepper prawns and spicy chicken. This was the second time we've been here, and we will definitely be back again, just hopefully we will be seated elsewhere next time. read more

Red Ginger has been on the list for quite a while, so we were really excited to finally check it out for dinner. We sat at the sushi bar, which gave the whole experience a relaxed, casual vibe that we really enjoyed. Service from Steven was fantastic; professional, attentive and genuinely welcoming. The lychee bellini was absolutely delicious and a great way to start the meal. We ordered a variety of small plates and loved the tapas-style approach, perfect if you want to try a little bit of everything. The potstickers, Dan Dan noodles and spring rolls were all wonderful and well-executed. I absolutely loved the noodles and the potstickers were super light and so tasty. The only miss for us was the lobster roll it just didn't quite hit the mark compared to everything else but the rest of the meal made up for it. Overall, a great experience with a nice atmosphere, excellent service and plenty of dishes we would happily order again and would like to try. Thank you! read more

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Some colleagues recommended this Asian restaurant and I had big expectations. The place is spacious and clean. We walked there since we were staying in a hotel nearby, so not sure about parking availability. I had the best wonton soup I've ever had, so by then I already knew this was a great selection. Some of my colleagues ordered two of the green beans, and they insisted that I should try it. The green beans were delicious and they quickly devoured those. I also ordered sushi and it was amazing. The hot sake made the experience even better. Our servers were attentive and pleasant. Overall, everyone was highly satisfied w their food and I will definitely come back next time I visit Asheville! read more

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Recently on a trip to Asheville my husband and I visited red Ginger after what felt like hundreds of positive reviews from everyone we came in contact with so naturally we saved it for our last dinner of the trip and I'm so happy we did because I've been dreaming about the dim sum the crispy chicken and the fried rice ever since! If you find yourself visiting Asheville, this is a restaurant that you absolutely must visit read more

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Was in Downtown Ashville for the day and was really craving some Chinese/Dimsum which unless you are in Ashville you are not going to find in the area. I pulled up Yelp and found the Red Ginger was only a 5 minute walk away so we headed in that direction. We came in for lunch and were able to get seated no problem. I will say Red Ginger is much better inside then I thought it was which was great. Once seated we looked over the menu and drinks of course too. I went with the 5 Spice Old Fashioned and Ashley got the Lychee Bellini which be both enjoyed. I will say Ashley mom though picked the winner drink wise. She got the Apple Valley Mule which we all agreed was the best of the 3. We of course went with a number of options since we love our Dimsum. We went with: Chicken Lettuce Wraps Pork Dumpling in Shanghai Style Gua Bao Spicy Chicken 5 Spice Chicken Vegetable Fried Rice Salt & Pepper Prawn We enjoyed all of it for sure but if I had to go with my favorites I would have to say my top 2 picks would be the Gua Bao and the Spicy Chicken. The Gua Bao might have been the best I have had. The pancake was so soft and perfectly streaming. The Pork Belly had so much flavor and just melted in your mouth these are a much try. The Spicy Chicken was also full of flavor. I liked how it was wok fried so it wasn't super heavy and the spicy level was great. Even if you're not a spicy person you can still handle this and the flavor is where it's at. Red Ginger if a must of you are looking for Dimsum or Chinese in Downtown Ashville. read more

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We've eaten here twice now, over the past few years, and love it!! Service is super friendly, the spot is beautifully decorated, and food is delicious. We ordered an array of delicious dishes to share but the Scallion pancakes and the garlic sautéed bok choy were flavor stand outs!!! read more

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Happened in here on a Friday afternoon. Absolutely delicious! The calamari was some of the best I've ever had. Everything was rich on flavor but not heavy. read more

On a short vacation in NC we got this recommendation from a friend and it was really a good place to be in. The servers were good and gave a clear idea and expectations as we were a big group . The ambiance was cozy . The calamari was really crispy and crunchy . I generally dislike but it was really good . The grilled trout, spicy buns , garlic fusion wings , spice crispy chicken and all other dishes were really good. They give you a discount coupon to Sweet and Seats dessert place on the other side of the street, which is pretty fancy and good sweets. read more

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Expected a bit more from the reviews. The dumplings and potstickers were standard fare, but the beef soup was a letdown due to the quality of the meat (too much gristle). Thankfully, the green bean sauté was delicious and saved the meal from being a total wash. It's an okay spot if you're nearby, but there are better options in Asheville. Our server was nice, but not very attentive. read more

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Food was tasty, a little larger portions than we expected. Favorite food in order of preference - the best was Chow Fun, lettuce wrap, chicken wings, Bao and finally the Dan Dan Noodles. Chow fun was so tasty! Service was good. Decor was nice. We sat at the front by the door and it was very cold outside so we froze every time the door opened. read more

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Is it possible to give out more than 5 stars? Red Ginger is the perfect spot if you want to try a little bit of everything. I went here for a late lunch with my mom and we ordered a few dishes to share. We shared seaweed salad, pan-fried veggie dumplings, and crispy spring roles. My mom ordered another dish for herself - home style tofu stir-fry, but I picked at it for the vegetables. Everything was delicious and a decent amount of food for the price. It also came out in rounds so everything wasn't in front of us all at once which I liked. It might sound plain, but I thought the best dishes were the seaweed salad and the vegetables from my mom's stir-fry. We sat outside and they had a nice porch area connected to their restaurant. Service was quick and attentive. Red Ginger is located in downtown Asheville so there is no designated parking lot, but there was a parking garage right behind the restaurant. Parking was also affordable. I believe it was $1 for the first and second 30 minutes and then $1 for every hour after. read more

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The food was excellent. Even though they're supposed to be small plates, I frankly found that they were a little more than a small plate so pace yourself. When ordering there's a lot of gluten-free options to choose from the food comes out pretty quickly. The service was very nice and very attentive. It was a cool Asian ambience. It felt more like a Thai type of restaurant. The prices were very reasonable. I have to comment on the fried rice which I thought was better than any fried rice I've had in the past. The edamame portion was very large. Usually, I could eat the whole portion myself, but this was enough for three people, and it wasn't overly salty so it was perfect. read more

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Quick, excellent food and service. Over two trips this week, tried 19 different items, all top quality. Clean, family friendly atmosphere. Recommend the spicy green beans, crispy spring rolls, salmon, spicy chicken, won ton soup. read more

Me and my husband stumbled on this restaurant when walking downtown during our Asheville visit. We saw that the line was out the door and figured it was the place to be! They had all their accolades posted right when you walk in, so we knew it must be legit. Our food was so good! Our waiter was very attentive. The ambiance was outstanding. I'm glad that we came here instead of eating where we had initially planned! Note: The food comes out to the table as it is prepared. Therefore, I had to wait a little longer for my grilled chicken skewers when we already had the rest of our food. read more

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I've reviewed various lists of best restaurants in Asheville and Red Ginger is nowhere to be found. This is surprising because the dim sum and other Asian small plates are all freshly and professionally prepared, not to mention delicious. We've eaten at Red Ginger twice and selected different items each time. They were each and all very good, it's hard to select a favorite. Maybe it's the Szechuan Wontons, I love the heat. Or maybe the Gua Bao, the small pancake buns are expertly made. We had the Tuna Tataki this time, so fresh and flavorful. After ordering we saw tables with Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings. We either missed these or they were an off-menu special. Im sure they were delicious. And we missed out on the Sticky Rice, the kitchen happened to be out when we dined there (sadness). Red Ginger doesn't take reservations. I recommend arriving for an early dinner to avoid a wait. read more

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The food was fresh and the flavors had much depth! I ordered a lychee champagne which was divine!! Food dishes were sticky rice (great flavor, not under or overwhelming), two sushi rolls (salmon roll and dynamite roll). But rolls were good. read more

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10/10 the most amazing calamari we've had. The food was amazing! We wish we could go back and definitely will if we're back in the area. We ordered several items to share and everything was so delicious and packed with so much flavor! The sticky rice came a little later and we were so full that we took it to go; still so good the next day! The restaurant was busy but we were able to get seated within 5 minutes and all the staff were so nice and helpful. The restrooms were easy to find and they have a bar area for seating as well. read more

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For our first time here, it was great! The service was excellent. Our waiter marked on the menu his top choices to choose from ,which made it less daunting to order. My fiancé and I tried multiple things. I had the pork dumpling Shanghai style which was very tasty. They fell apart because it was so juicy, but it was worth it. Very flavorful and happy to eat again in the future. I also tried the 5 spice crispy chicken, which was okay. There wasn't a lot of spice for it to represent its name. Also wasn't seasoned evenly; some pieces had more flavor than others. But overall, it was crispy which is what I wanted from it. Finally, I had the lychee Bellini. Straight champagne with a hint of lychee by the end of the drink. My fiancé tried steamed bbq pork buns which had good breading, but the flavor was a bit lackluster. He also tried beef noodle soup. Beef was flavorful and tender, not a lot of it though in the actual soup. Broth was good but not as spicy like he expected, still worth it. And he had a Shanghai Rose which was tart and good. read more

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Great food and great service. We were able to walk in and get seated immediately. We also sat outside which was really nice. Everything we got was really good. My daughter was especially liked the chicken lettuce wraps. read more

We tried out Red Ginger last night for an early dinner, and it did not disappoint! The waitress was so friendly and had great recommendations, like adding tofu to the green beans. We split the tofu green beans, and I had the mango roll and the mushroom dim sum (husband had 2 orders of non-veg dim sum). They had so many vegetarian options that I had to ask for recommendations! The mango roll was delicious! It was light and refreshing - and creative, which I love when restaurants offer something besides the typical veg roll. The mushroom dim sum was also very good. The vinegar sauce is a perfect addition to it. The green beans with the addition of tofu was great for some protein to the meal. The combo of the 3 dishes was perfect, and we were able to finish it all (after a long hiking day) and have some room for dessert elsewhere. I would definitely come back here to try some of their other veg options, or I may just order the same dishes again! read more

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The most authentic dim sum I've had in NC. Always a treat to get to eat here when in Asheville. We arrived at open and were sat right away. The eggplant is one of my favorite dishes I used to get in China, and this is as close as I've gotten to that taste! read more

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There are not many things I love more in a dining experience than ordering a bunch of things with a group of people and passing plates around so everyone can try. Red Ginger is perfect for that type of experience! The restaurant was so much bigger than I expected and very clean. We all ordered drinks which were all good but the apple cinnamon mule was AMAZING!!! For food we ordered chicken lettuce wraps, soup dumplings, gua bao, spicy chicken, five spice chicken, salt and pepper prawns and fried rice. Everything was good but my favorite was the gua bao those followed by the five spice chicken, both an absolute must in my opinion they were so tasty! read more

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The good company paired well with the amazing food. The dumplings are amazing. The waiter knew their stuff. And the places was beautiful n peaceful. read more

Red Ginger Dimsum And Tapas - Dim Sum Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Food is really good. Very nice interior and service. They serves food really fast. And I really recommend the spicy chicken it's sweet and spicy really good read more

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3.5 rounding up because the service was good. Location is right in the heart of downtown. I wish there were more soup dumpling options, they were good though. Everything was clean. read more

Saw great reviews on this place and decided to try. We went with the pork dumplings, Szechuan wontons, garlic green beans and the chicken chow fun. The green beans were fantastic, as well as the soup dumplings. I did like the chow fun, just wish the sauce had more of a kick. I got side of the hot chili pepper and once I added that it hit the spot. The prices were a little high, but I have to say the food came out quick and hot and I would definitely come back. Also our server Peter was great! read more

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This is my second time here and I continue to be very impressed by both the food and the service. Today I visited on my lunch break and was sat and given water IMMEDIATELY by the owner. My server (Nicholas- big shout out to you!) arrived within seconds and I ordered. It felt like no time at all and my food quickly arrived. DELICIOUS EVERY TIME!! I arrived at 12:10 and was done by 12:38. This is fantastic. I can't wait to be back. Keep up the great work guys. read more

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Red Ginger in Asheville is such a vibe. It's a dimsum and tapas spot with a lively atmosphere, fun decor, and both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was super friendly which made the whole experience even better. The menu is all about shareable plates, so we went in on a bunch of different dishes. We had the sautéed string beans with a garlicky mild spice, Shanghai-style pork dumplings, their spicy chicken that packs a real kick with the Szechuan peppers, fluffy steamed BBQ pork buns, chicken lo mein, and Szechuan wontons with shrimp and pork in a hot pepper sauce. We also tried edamame, the steamed pork ribs (worth the wait), and classic pan-fried potstickers. Our favorites hands down were the pork dumplings Shang house style, the tender steamed pork ribs with black bean sauce, and the crispy pan-fried potstickers. So good. For a family of four, the price was totally reasonable, especially with how much food we got to try. If you're in Asheville and in the mood for some Chinese-style tapas, Red Ginger is the place to check out. read more

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I was walking through downtown Asheville when I thought I'd stop for lunch. Reviews were pretty good for this place. I saw something on the menu that looked interesting, an appetizer of ribs. I asked the waiter about them, and he said people either love them and they're great, or they're really fatty. It depends on 'the batch' the kitchen gets. (I paraphrase, I don't remember the exact words the waiter used) Posted are the before and after pictures of the ribs. I had a 50-50 chance of it being good and a 50-50 chance of being really fatty. My pictures, before & after. Any good chef/cook would be able to tell good ribs from bad ribs. If you want repeat business, you can't serve something like this. I did not send it back because I was warned. And I guess this restaurant is OK with people either loving or hating the food. I was warned that it could be really fatty, so I ate what little meat I could get from the ribs. But here's my review, about 80% waste, 20% meat. Obviously I won't be returning. read more

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Recommended by a pamphlet in hotel. We dined on a Sunday night in December 2025 (tip: no parking fee required on Sunday!). Refer to hours open on website: https://www.redgingerasheville.com/ The vibe is casual diner where you can see food being prepared. We were seated immediately. All staff we encountered were courteous and friendly. Our waiter (sorry I didn't record his name--tall white guy) was very attentive and had helpful suggestions. We ordered wonton soup, chicken lo mein, pot stickers, pork buns and pork short ribs. We shared all dishes and left satiated. We agreed everything was delicious except the short ribs were not a hit--to be fair the waiter warned us they were not your typical ribs. They were small round pieces of pork with bone in. We each had an alcoholic beverage. Bill was $75ish with tip. So its on the pricey side. Having said that it was so good we would come back! See attached pics! read more

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Good food - prompt service - large menu with lots of options. We sat on the patio - was nice

Parking- if you are trying to find a good parking spot, park at the bank two lights down I think it's called first citizen bank. On Sunday when we parked it was $5.50 and we were only gone for 3 hours max it will place you on the right hand side of the restaurant so you don't have to cross over. Walking to the restaurant is like a block away When you open the door immediately look right and that's the restaurant. We only wanted dumplings. My son had got chicken dumplings ( I think ) he got 4 and I got the Vegetarian Dumplings (6). If you are not THAT HUNGRY than that would be more than enough. I did noticed when the waiters were placing the dishes out everyone got chopped sticks. We didn't think about requesting regular silverware since we are ok with the sticks. So I'm not even sure if they have regular forks and spoons since no one around me was eating with it. We were near the window so it was a very nice area we were in. The waiter did kept trying to get us to buy more food like 3 times, Was the plate being served by commission?? Lol we only wanted the dumplings.... They don't have dessert Your food more than likely will not come out the same time. I'm giving it 5 stars based on the fact we enjoyed our food and the decor was nice. Our waiter was just ok, not really warm and inviting. He was tall, skinny,with a beard and old...so maybe he didn't get rest. I will definitely go back I would love to go back read more

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We honestly weren't sure what to expect when it came to dimsum in Asheville but we were pleasantly surprised. Everything we ordered was great and the service was exceptional. I highly recommend stopping in for a bite next time you're in town. I sure will be! read more

Red Ginger Dimsum And Tapas - Dim Sum Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Chicken is tender calamari is good and fried rice is cooked perfect. This restaurant is great and not too expensive. read more

Red Ginger Dimsum And Tapas - Dim Sum Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I'd personally say red ginger is a top 3 restaurant of downtown Asheville. My family has come here continuously for years and we're never disappointed. I've genuinely only had one thing here in the 7 years I've been visiting I found didn't suit my palate. If you're looking for specific recommendations I find all of their dumplings and fish are delicious, I'd notably say the bbq pork buns, pork belly bao, the soft shell curry crab, the nest and they have the best scallion pancakes I've ever had. Our waiters and waitresses 9 times out of 10 have always been nothing but kind, helpful and timely. The outdoor seating is lovely in the spring time and the owners are lovely people I recommend this place to everyone who asks for a suggestion when visiting! :) read more

We are big fans of tapas and Asian food so Red Ginger was the perfect choice for dinner. We shared several dishes and had a delicious meal. We started with soup, dumplings, and barbecue pork boa buns. They were excellent, and my son really loved his soup dumplings. We also tried their smoked duck and softshell crab curry. The curry was amazing and I would order it again. The deck was also very tasty. Our our server was good and the restaurant itself is large. read more

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Second time visiting Red Ginger and it did NOT disappoint. From the service, the atmosphere, the cleanliness, and most importantly the FOOD... Red Ginger is absolutely delicious. No pictures of the food because ... well the phone did not eat first. I had the chili chicken, the soup dumplings, szechuan dumplings, the bbq pork buns, and washed it all down with a delicious sapporo. DO NOT SKIP this place on your next trip to Asheville. read more

This place was another great stop in Asheville NC. The outdoor seating was perfect and the service was very attentive. The food was delicious with a great menu with lots of selections. I would definitely add this to your Asheville Collection as a must stop. read more

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