Vietnamese Restaurants in Winston Salem

“Cute little place with nice people that run it & good food!“

“(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.“

“Went a little out of my comfort zone for this one but certainly wasn't disappointed. This restaurant seems much less crowded then others at the same time, but provides great food and friendly service for a competive price. I had the shrimp fried rice and it was delicious. My wife had the pho and she also thoroughly enjoyed it. Humble looking interior. Nothing fancy, but it doesn't have to be when the food is good. Great experience.“