Tapas Restaurants in Winston Salem, NC

“Love love love love love love“

“(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.“

“Very good vibes, wonderful staff, and excellent selection of drinks, light food, and pantry/gift items!“

“Went for lunch today yummy“

“Awesome little bar on Burke St! The place has a good vibe to it and attracts plenty of people. The cocktails are great and the bartenders know their stuff! We enjoyed sipping on cocktails while hanging out on one of the many comfy couches. The kitchen makes a nice charcuterie board, too! Check it out!“

“Excellent food and drinks. Service was great as well. Highly recommend!“