Wasabi Asian Fusion

I have been eating at Shanghai since it opened 30 years ago. No matter how much time passes…read morebetween my visits the owners treat me as if I am their favorite customer in the restaurant. Over the past several years I have only ordered takeout and I am never disappointed. The food is always hot and fresh and prepared exactly as I ask. There is one dish I order with a modification and they haven't gotten it wrong in 30 years. The primary reason I keep returning is taste. I often find that Chinese restaurant food has an unusual taste that I do not like. The food at Shanghai does not have this taste. Taste, freshness, order accuracy, family atmosphere and friendliness has kept me coming back for 30 years.

While in town for the 2026 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion we stopped in for a bite to eat and…read morelisten to some live festival music during a late afternoon thunderstorm. They had a large outdoor seating area set up just for the festival, but normally it isn't there. We went and sat down and on every table there was a QR code where you could order right from the table kind of similar to some of the restaurants I've been to in Chinatown in Philadelphia. We had started to order when a waitress came to try and take our order. I believe she was just family helping out so some of our message got lost in translation. She brought my drink and then some 10 minutes later brought besties's tea after we tracked her down. They had typical Chinese restaurant fair on the menu. The restaurant wasn't super busy when we got there. There weren't a lot of people seated outside. It appeared. They had only three people running food and taking orders. A fair amount of gas did show up after us and probably got their food. We had to track somebody down as there was some delay in them actually pulling our ticket to go make our food after we had ordered via the QR code of the table. This was a bit disappointing. I can only chalk it up to having inexperienced help during the festival. When ordering on the app, you can make modifications to just about any dish. Bestie did order something called ants on a log - it was a vermicelli rice noodle dish. Came out completely wrong without any of the extra she ordered. I ordered a simple chicken and broccoli. Chicken had an odd texture and Bestie's dish had chicken too and she thought it was a little odd as well. She did get a new order made when we saw her order was wrong. We brought it to one of the waiters's attention and they made her a fresh order and that came out very quickly. Which we did appreciate. We were served on paper plates, which I can only assume was for the festival. There was live music playing in the front room of the restaurant which could be heard throughout. It wasn't super loud so we could have a conversation. The food tasted OK. It wasn't anything to rave about. Prices were very reasonable.

Chicken teriyaki

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Egg roll with meal

620 State

4.2(426 reviews)

3.8 mi

Super service and outstanding sushi Pam's pad Thai was…read moreexcellent We will be back soon

Third time is not a charm. They no longer allow dogs on the…read morepatio and the hosts were super rude about it. No hey can we get you an order to go. Just looked at me I asked for a lobotomy. I doubt I will go back when in the area again.

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General Tso's

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Smoked Old Fashioned

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4.0(225 reviews)

42.3 mi

Pork gyoza - mmmm so good…read more Tom yum soup - so good! Lots of flavor and a bit of a kick which adds more color! Makes your lips tingle but I enjoy that. Pad Thai - very good! I enjoy the rich sugary sauce because it gives it depth and the lime makes it. The chicken is a must! Green curry - YES! So fresh omg. This is a home run and some of the best curry I've had. This is why we come! This is our third time here and we always make a point to stop when we're in town!

The service was superior. The restaurant was a nice small. Very pretty tables. The food was also…read moreoutstanding. I got Gluten Free pepper steak and my husband got the Crispy fish. The food was prepared and served very quickly. My veggies were cooked perfectly with a crunch and not over cooked like mush. Great place to eat in Blowing Rock and Boone. Just off 321 almost across from the outlet. Great place to eat! Two plates and one beer ran $70

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Cashew Nut with grilled chicken (no bell peppers or mushrooms)

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Best pad Thai ever! My husband and I eat here weekly, and after having pad Thai at several…read morelocations in NC, theirs is by far the best. This is a hidden gem in Morganton of all places. The food is always consistent in portion and taste/quality and comes out HOT! Portions are on the large side- you will not go hungry here! They have a variety of different things on their menu, and everything I have tried has been delicious. Service here is an added bonus- always friendly and usually fast unless they're super slammed.

Crazy, fun, tacky decor with delicious food. The service was good- they kept our water glasses…read morefilled.

Decor

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4.4(70 reviews)

36.7 mi

Food and service was excellent! We were looking for somewhere to celebrate our anniversary while…read morestaying in Newland NC. We love sushi and Nguyen's Asian Grill came highly recommended. We know why now, we will be back if we are in the area again!

Server was super friendly but food was not to our liking. It seemed like grease in fryer (for egg…read moreroll appetizer) needed changed out and dinner overall was not very good.

Front desk area

Chicken Fried Rice

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Fried calamari

Eem Boone

4.5(35 reviews)

37.9 mi

No doubt this corner gem is a 5 star. Highly recommended by…read morethis Navy vet whom has plenty experience in Thai foods. We were treated like highly valued customers Thank you

I am completely shocked this place has such good reviews. I'm a bit worried not a single one of…read morethese folks have tastebuds. This is some of the worst Asian fusion we have ever had. The waitstaff was very kind- that's the only highlight. The shrimp were rubber- and they put everything on skewars which is weird. It's like the shrimp fully evaded any salt and pepper. Got the pad see ew which was super mushy. Their mango salmon and shrimp was insanely overcooked. But the sauce it was in was flavorless and oily. My husband eats everything and would not finish it because it was so bad. Their purple rice was the mushiest thing ever. I have never seen an Asian restaurant that can't make rice. Like that's the bare minimum -Asian folks are rolling in their graves over how bad that is. They have zero kid options- so one kid got the crispy chicken fried rice which was also so bland and mushy but had pockets of strong ginger and soy taste but not well distributed- the chef has zero knife skills- half of the scallions were huge and half were cut right. The chicken was also cut weird. Like half in super thin strips and half in giant chunks. Son's chicken pho was 100% star anise. It was the only flavor in there. The chicken was all fatty and flubby. The decor was even more strange. They were simultaneously decorated for valentines, Christmas, Thanksgiving and had weird Asian "pillows" Wrapped in plastic. I literally would eat anywhere else before ever coming back here The waitress was nice enough to take the pad see ew and rubber shrimp off our bill- but I'd pay to never ever eat that food again as long as I live. Please do not be fooled by the reviews which feel like they are written by bots. This was SO bad. Abort mission- eat anywhere else.

Pad Thai with Tofu

8/1/2025-menu

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Sticky rice with a Thai red chile and green onion

Uncle Lee’s Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar

4.4(36 reviews)

35.2 mi

Love the Bento Boxes! I've tried them all and they are great. The customer service is amazing and…read morethe place is spotless. This place makes you happy.

We are visiting Banner Elk & based on our Yelp research, we decided to try Uncle Lee's for dinner…read moreand I'm so glad we did! We sat on the covered porch & the atmosphere was peaceful and quiet. Our server, Tom, was so friendly & took great care of us! I had the Panang Curry with shrimp & my husband had the Pad Kee Mao with shrimp and both were outstanding!! We live outside of Atlanta & we have some very good Thai restaurants and this food was every bit as good as our favorite place back home! We had reservations & I am so glad we did, because there were not many available tables at 6:15! Portion sizes for the price were great also!

Duo oshi nigiri

Bento box #1... ooh the pad Thai was to die for!

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Juan Siao

4.0(113 reviews)

24.9 mi

We stopped in Juan Siao on a Sunday afternoon for lunch while traveling. There is free public…read moreparking closing by that's easy to find. The restaurant was not busy at this time - a few patrons at the bar and a few tables occupied. We were sat, greeted and served quickly. Upstairs featured seating near floor to ceiling windows which created a fun ambiance. There were a lot of wooden details in the decor that really made the place pop and feel more fun. The food was good. I really enjoyed the fish tacos and all the flavors in the toppings. It was also nice to see salmon tacos versus a fried white fish or tilapia. The house made queso is good goooood!! My daughter and I really enjoyed it. Their menu was so big between Asian and Mexican dishes it was a bit overwhelming. I think I would try another restaurant if in the area again but I lived close by I would probably come again.

My husband had Crispy Pork Belly & Ramen! He is a chef and he said the balance of the crispy pork…read morebelly & grilled shrimp was amazing! He said Ramen was the best that he ever had. I had the crusted salmon over rice. Salmon moist and it was crusted with multi colored sesame seeds. So so good! The ambiance was so comfortable. Great views of the historic area. The place itself was mix of old and new!Great server and the GM Austin were both very helpful in selecting our meal. Answered all questions! Attentive but not overbearing. Great experience! Hope to return soon.

Salmon tacos

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Flavored hot teas

Asia Cafe And Grill

2.7(22 reviews)

34.7 mi

Nasty establishment constantly under fire for a slew of health violations. From roaches in food to…read moreweed eaters on tables in the back food area. Great place to go for the world's best colon cleanse however.

Great food. . Service is fast, the ambiance is fantastic . The owners are great people and the…read morestaff is outstanding. My husband and I eat there all the time and I have never seen such wonderful people. Love all of em like family. Have never had a bad experience with this restaraunt.

Nastiness

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Florinda G.

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1 year ago

Wasabi Asian Cuisine truly impressed me! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The menu offers an amazing variety--Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and sushi all in one spot! Everything we ordered was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The sushi was a standout--creative rolls with the perfect balance of taste and texture. The hibachi dishes were delicious and served hot, and I also appreciated their selection of beer and wine to complement the meal. Service was friendly and efficient, and the staff made sure we were well taken care of without being intrusive. It's clear they take pride in both their food and hospitality. This is a hidden gem in Bristol, VA. Whether you're craving sushi, stir-fry, or Thai curry, this spot has you covered. Can't wait to go back! read more

Lisa P.

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4 years ago

Highly recommend this gem in a little strip shopping center. Extensive menu with something for everyone at our table. We had Thai basil fried rice with chicken (super tasty), chicken fried rice, hibachi steak, and various sushi rolls, along with spring rolls, Kani salad, and edamame to start. Every dish was nicely presented and delicious. The service was impeccable with our attentive server racing to refill drinks before we had even noticed they were getting low. The hostess added a personal touch by visiting briefly to greet and thank us for our business. We will make a point to revisit this spot for delicious food and swift and friendly service! read more

Sarah C.

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3 years ago

This restaurant uses ketchup instead of Pad Thai sauce. I'm not sure how that's Pad Thai, since the Tamarind in the sauce is what distinguishes the dish. They should just call this dish "Rice Noodles in Ketchup." read more

Mi T.

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2

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7 years ago

Best Asian food in the Tri Cities by far. Great food and excellent service. Sushi is by far the best I have ever had.

Elizabeth K.

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3

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3 years ago

Good food. Good service. Would eat there again. All the kids found something they liked.

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