The food and ambiance here are authentic. It's a lovely, quiet space and the food is excellent. I've eaten here 3 times and the food is really good. The rare beef pho is delicious and filling. I'm very picky about pho, as my former SIL is Vietnamese, and this dish is on point. I have also tried the vermicelli bowl and loved it. I highly recommend Xia's! read more

(4.25 stars) The owners of What Da Pho opened Xia's about a year ago, and so far, it's demonstrated staying power. It's a handsome space inside and out. As expected given its origins, Xia's menu skews Vietnamese (pho, banh mi, fresh rolls, and lettuce wraps), but there are Chinese influences as well. That menu isn't terribly large, but it does offer a good deal of versatility, including vegetarian options. My wife and I went with steamed dumplings followed by short ribs and garlic green beans with beef and rice. The flavors were excellent across the board. The green beans were sharply garlicky without overwhelming the palate while the ribs offered lemongrass notes and a hint of sweetness. The dumplings will make it hard to go back to the frozen version any time soon. Service was friendly and generally attentive. Our group of four ended up receiving dishes at different times, a possible product of the "small plates" concept blurring the distinction between courses. Speaking of which, expect small portions, especially for the near-entree prices paid. Nothing was outrageous, but a "come hungry and fill up" joint this is not. If you can look past that limitation, Xia's Asian Tapas offers tasty food in an attractive location. Provided you aren't famished, it's worth checking out. read more

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We have wanted to try Xian Asian Tapas for a long time so we finally got there early one Saturday evening. It was just us and one other couple that seemed like regular customers from the conversation I overheard them having with their server. I could hear them easily because other than that conversation the dining room was silent. No music or anyone talking. A huge pet peeve of mine is when restaurants don't have any music playing in the background. Customers end up whispering to each other and it just ruins the experience for me honestly. The dining room temperature was also quite cold and none of the customers took off their coats while eating so I know it was not just me that felt it. We deliberated on what times to order since we knew we would be sharing. We finally decided and ended up getting steak skewers, a chicken dish that came with steamed rice and a Banh Mi sandwich. That seemed like it would be plenty. When the steak skewers came my husband and I were a little shocked at the small quantity. Two skewers on a plate with a slice of steak threaded on each one. That dish was $15. Was it delicious, absolutely! But I definitely felt it should have been much less expensive for the quantity of food. We thought the chicken dish would be the most filling since it also came with rice. Unfortunately that too fell short on our expectations and the rice was served in a stainless steel dish on a pedestal that didn't retain heat well so it was not very hot. The Banh mi had great flavors and was a smaller version of the traditional Banh mi I order at our favorite place in Greensboro. I will say the service was friendly. I only wish I didn't leave still hungry. Had the food been more reasonable I would have ordered more. I know it's supposed to be Tapas and that it's small dishes to share but when you see full entree prices for a 1/3 size portion it makes you wonder if it's worth it. For me, I don't think I'll be going back to Xian. read more

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This is a really cool place, attractively upfitted in a most modern way. The place has a sense of serenity, calmness - very pleasant, music softly playing. It is colorful, softly lit, and much of it is rather open, no crowded feeling. There are 2 dining areas - the main one and smaller one in the bar area. This spot was opened in Feb 2025 by Xia Lieu and his wife, Anna Bui. They also own and operate What Da Pho, which opened in late Dec of 2022. What Da Pho is a dedicated Vietnamese restaurant, while Xia's will be more Asian fusion. Xia was born in Vietnam but came to the USA when he was 4. His father was a chef, so he has been around the restaurant business most of his life. Xia opened his first restaurant in WS in 2006, Xia Asian Bistro, which closed in 2010. He operated several other Asian themed spots in Winston, and ones in Greensboro and Greenville. So there is much restaurant experience in him and his family. I've tried a Bahn Mi with pork, and one with beef. The sandwich comes with pickled carrots, daikons, cucumber, and house mayo. Maybe more than any sandwich, the Bahn Mi demands a great quality bread - and it is always a crusty baguette, thanks to the French influence in Vietnam. The one here was very good, not quite the best in the Triad, but very good. The ingredients were generally nice, if not exactly plentiful, though I would have preferred the cucumber be julienned and the lack of liver pate is definitely not traditional. The mayo alone, and the mentioned lack of live pate, didn't make the sandwich very flavorful. I added Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crispy, then we had a winner! But "fixing" a food item that costs $8 to $9 is not something I'll try again. I also tried the Singapore Street Noodles with Shrimp. The noodles are vermicelli sized and plentiful, and the dish includes carrot, onion, Napa cabbage, and scallion with a spicy curry sauce. This dish was nice, and I've had it recently at Jade Garden, China House, New Sichuan, 18 MALYSIA, and Mr Lu's. I would order this item. It is not a menu item but an occasional special. read more

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Very clean pristine! The noodles we delicate and the curry was a little spicy in the very best way! The pho was very good as well. My tea was okay I've had better but it wasn't bad. read more

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I can't believe it took me two years to discover this place! I stopped in for takeout tonight and the restaurant was adorable with its Christmas decorations and very clean. The Banh Mi was a little smaller than others I've had, but incredibly fresh and packed with flavor. Honestly, this might be the best Banh Mi in the Triad. Highly recommend! read more

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I came here for a weekday takeout lunch in search of garlic noodles. I ordered the shrimp, garlic noodles and the vegetarian spring rolls. i've been here one additional time since then and it's just OK. The second time was definitely not as good as the first time It's a bit overpriced for the amount of food that you get and there's nothing super special about the dish. Garlic noodles are very a simple dish, but can be executed well to be more impressive. It seems like they may be skipping out on some of those ingredients in an attempt to save money and increase profit margins. Unfortunately mediocre and inconsistent food that feels overpriced is not going to yield the repeat customers needed to sustain a new business. read more

What a gift we have in Winston! What da Pho is a lovely treat, and I'm thrilled we get more from this chef. Big pluses for the green beans (everyone loved them), the tofu (always a win) and the pho (absolutely yes.) Service was excellent and the vibes were chill: I hope this place does well and sticks around! read more

Xia’s Asian Tapas - Pho, fried tofu, green beans with tofu, bahn mi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Truly enjoyed this place. The food was really good! I had the Singapore noodles and the flavor was off the chain! The texture of the rice noodles was perfect, they did not fall apart and were firm but cooked! It is a bit spicy but i don't handle spice well and I was able to happily eat every bite! My wife has the Chicken Phơ. The broth is clear and full of flavor. The rice noodles, again, were perfect. My only complaint is it could have had more chicken. The flavor made up for that though. We also had the pork egg rolls and was very impressed. The wrap was light and crispy and the filling had great flavor. We also had the Chicken lettuce wraps. Loved the filling but would not have done the iceberg lettuce. It took away from the flavor of the filling. Greenleaf or romaine would have been much better. Still gave 5 stars because it was worth it! Service was very friendly and personable. The restaurant is quaint and inviting. Looks like they are still working on one side but you do not see that from where you sit. Highly recommend! read more

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Stopped in for dinner last week with friends and we were blown away! The food was incredible, the service was so friendly and the restaurant was so festive for Christmas. We shared several small plates, my favs being the garlic green beans and garlic noodles. It was all so delicious and we'll definitely be returning! read more

Xia’s Asian Tapas - Asian Fusion Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

I love this place so far! I've come here a few times-either in person or ordered thru door dash. The dishes I've had so far have all been great! The vermicelli bowls and banh mi's are my go-to's for lunch. I love that it's close by to my workplace and I can order online to pick up! Their pho is excellent (rare steak is my favorite) for this cold weather. Lots of open seating space and their staff is very friendly. They have their own parking lot which is great for being in downtown. I don't have to go to Greensboro anymore now that I can get my Vietnamese fix from Xia's! read more

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A new addition to downtown, we stumbled across Xia's on social media and decided to try it. We came close to closing time and it was empty, but they were gracious and welcomed us to dine in anyways. The ambiance and decor is very nice, with warm dim lighting and just the right amount of decor without being overbearing. There was serene music playing in the background. There's two indoor areas for seating, one of which has a bar (but we didn't try that tonight since it was going to be a quick meal.) The menu is limited but has enough to satisfy most tastes. With Tapas in the name, there are of course many appetizer options from dumplings to egg rolls to edamame. We tried the fried pork dumplings and while they could have taken 30 more seconds in the pan to crisp, they tasted great and had a very tasty dipping sauce. My wife had the garlic noodles with chicken. We weren't sure what to expect with a description of "egg noodles" on the menu (that's a wide flat noodle in my mind), but they turned out to be what I would call Lo Mein noodles. The sauce they used was great, with a sweet and savory flavor mix and just the right amount of garlic. This was a very filling portion for the price, and we would definitely have it again. I saw a white board advertising Singapore street noodles as a special item, so I got those with pork as a protein option. I was not prepared for how large of a serving they brought out, and plenty of it ended up coming home with me. The board suggested it was spicy, and while I didn't appreciate much spice, it was very good flavor. A splash of Sriracha added the bit of spice I was craving. One thing I really enjoyed was having Hoisin sauce on the table along with the standard soy and Sriracha sauces. I am a huge fan of Hoisin though I have never seen it as a table condiment, so that was a nice treat. This is a great new addition to downtown, one which we will certainly come back to. I can see this being great for groups as well with lots of open seating and sharable food options. read more

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I came here for a quick lunch , I had the tofu lettuce wraps . As a vegetarian these were 10/10 , you can taste the authentic flavor in the sauce compare to places like PF Chang and red bowl. The plate was a big portion came with a half a head of lettuce. The mix vegetables was good as well , only suggestion is more vegetables. Maybe I should've got the dinner size lol. The menu was catered more to pho and Thai meals . Next time I come I have to try the Pho bowls . This is more of a quick eats place , the establishment wasn't too attractive with ambience. The server was the owner she was fabulous and attentive. My water never reach the bottom of my glass. Prices are the lowest in the city for lunch .. highly recommend! read more

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We had a larger group and service was good even with the amount of people at the table. We went on Wednesday evening, so it wasn't extremely crowded, but there were several other patrons in the restaurant at the time that we were there. Pretty cool experience to be able to tase multiple dishes in one setting. They have an outdoor seating area that we wanted to sit in, but our party was too large. We'll definitely have to try that next time I visit! Definitely would come back again. Parking is limited so plan accordingly! read more

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A great place for a quiet, reasonably priced dinner. This place is new to me so I've only had two items from the menu so far and both have been above my expectations. The seating is spacious which makes for an intimate setting. Oh, and real china dishware instead of Styrofoam. read more

I have wanted to try this place for months. It is convenient to the arts venue across the street and a perfect place to get dinner beforehand. Any good sandwich starts with superior bread and the Bahn Mi was absolutely delicious. There was a good variety of Asian dishes with many vegetarian options. The staff were very attentive. We had dumplings , garlic noodles , lettuce wraps , dumplings, and spring rolls and still got out with a reasonable check. I will definitely be returning. read more

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Food is just OK. I was expecting more flavor and freshness. Service is good. Ambiance is nice--clean, warmly lit and comfortable

My husband and I ate here on our latest date night. I really love their other restaurants so I was excited to try Xia's. We shared several items off their menu. I tried the plum wine which I enjoyed, but it is sweet if you do not like sweet wine. We also had their steamed dumplings and lettuce wraps, which were some of our favorite dishes. We also enjoyed the garlic noodles with shrimp as well as the pork sandwich. The only dish we did not like were the chicken skewers because they were very salty. Our server was great. He was attentive, but didn't hover. The restaurant is modern and they also have a nice outdoor area for warmer weather. read more

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Delicious husband and I tried it out , they own What Da Pho downtown and that'll be our next trip . *Bun Bo Hue Pho read more

Xia’s Asian Tapas - Lemongrass pho - Asian Fusion Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

New spot alert! The place is tucked in a corner but very well decorated! Beautiful ambiance indoor and outdoor. The food is pretty good strong staple for Chinese food. I would say the seasoning and the chili oil seems homemade mixed with lemongrass. My favorite were the pork spare ribs and green beans! It's a great spot to invite friends or family for small dishes to start the day or night! read more

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A hidden gem in Winston Salem! I was craving for a good bowl of pho after a hike and I was pretty happy to find Xia. We ordered chicken pho and rare steak pho snd both were very good. Vietnamese food is still hard to find in Winston Salem compared to Greensboro but Xia is a good addition indeed. read more

Xia's is now one of my favorite restaurants in Winston! The service always attentive and timely, offering great insight into the menu. In addition to the great service, the restaurant was beautiful! The best part was that everything I ate was DELICIOUS! My favorites were the perfectly crispy and flavorful shrimp egg rolls, and the spicy Singapore Street Noodles with shrimp. I'm not a big fan of spice, but the flavor was so wonderful that I ate every noodle! I will definitely be back! read more

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Food, service, ambiance all great. Lemongrass stirfry was delicious. Rice was perfect. I can't wait to go back read more

Very good food, loved that garlic green beans and the short ribs but the garlic noodles came out a bit cold. Love the place although the food options are limited to a one page menu. read more

We arrived at 5 and were seated so quickly. Our server was friendly and answered all our questions! We had the pho, the garlic green beans with beef, and the pork dumplings. Everything was extremely flavorful. The pho was a nice portion and also great depth to the broth. My husband said the dumplings were perfectly pan fried and had a great sauce with it. We will be back! read more

Phenomenal food, great service, great prices. Definitely not my last time. The environment is comfortable, parking is easy for downtown..

Amazing service and fantastic fresh flavors! We tried 4 different dishes and each were among the best we have had! Our choices were the Singapore Noodles, Crab Wontons, Garlic Green Beans and Pan fried Dumplings and each was delicious! We enjoyed a nice bottle of wine and the space was excellent as well, we will be coming back soon! read more

We gave visited a few times before going to a movie or a Little Theater production. We were warmly welcomed, served delicious food that came quickly, and the service was outstanding and friendly. You can make up whatever size meal you're in the mood for from a wide variety of smaller and interesting plates. This will become a regular for us. There is plenty of space for privacy indoors and outdoor dining too. read more

Great place to eat! The lunch pho comes with banh mi at an affordable price and it is delicious!

Hands down the best Vietnamese food I've had in the triad. Very flavorful dishes, peaceful and relaxing atmosphere inside, pleasant staff. Fantastic! read more

I know Xia personally! I just want to say, "GREAT JOB Brother!" We'll be back. The food was amazing. The environment was super chill and laid back as well, like me. lol read more

Looking for a nice place when you just want good food but not huge portions? Try this place! It's not too far off the beaten path but still an easy walk from the downtown hotels. The menu is not huge but the food is great and a nice beer/wine list. read more

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We visited Xia's Asian Tapas tonight and the food was great! I love a good tapas restaurant where you can share several items, and everything was tasty. There were so many enticing items to choose from it was hard to decide. We started with crab wantons and pork short ribs. An incredible layering of flavors. Yum! Ryan, the bartender, suggested garlic green beans and beef and I am so glad we took his advice. The tofu strips with peanut sauce were delightful. We wanted to try more but were full, so we will definitely be back! I love to support local restaurants and this is a great addition to Winston Salem. read more