Fantastic dinner at Foresta. The halibut was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and Zane (the owner) recommended a wine that paired beautifully. Great vibe, friendly service — can’t wait to go back!
Jared Miedema
The owner Zane was an excellent host. My wife & I ate here last weekend and were amazed with what a wonderful experience it was. The food is outstanding and sake selection incredible - even received a special pour to celebrate our night. We ate at many other restaurants in town, Foresta was our favorite and we consider it the best in Abingdon. Can't wait to come back! Kanpai!
Haylie Helbert
My wife and I thought this place was amazing then they screwed it up when they changed to Chinese theme with Roman I wish they never changed it ! It used to be our favorite restaurant now we won't go back.
Lee Wilkerson
Friendly atmosphere on Main Street serves creative dishes with flair. The soup, crispy bao and fried rice make a delicious and healthy combination for dinner.
Cody Johnson
Great food! Try the Crabe Cake dippers... you won't regret it! Amazing atmosphere and great service! 5 out of 5!
Madison P
I love this restaurant. The food is always fresh and flavorful. My favorites are the Mongolian beef, the pork belly bao, and the gyoza. The decorations inside are also very cute and make for a cozy interior. This is genuinely a gem for Abingdon food. I would take anyone here, whether for a weeknight dinner or special occasion, and know it would be a crowd pleaser!
J.T.
Great food and great drinks, Zane is very friendly and always adds to the experience. I have never experienced a “crime against the culinary arts” here.
Thomas Hurt
Whether you’re visiting for a special occasion or a casual dinner, Foresta delivers excellence on every level. It’s easily one of the best dining experiences in the region. Cheers!
Aleeshia Merris
We ordered from doordash last night. I had been wanting to try Foresta for a long time but funds are tight so hadn't had the pleasure. We had some doordash credits and I decided tonight is the night let's give it a go! I ordered the Rose Tteok-bokki (with kimchi on the side- I've never had it before) and my husband ordered the fried rice with chicken. I can't even put in words the delicious flavor of my order. It was perfection and I enjoyed every bite and will enjoy the leftovers today lol! The kimchi is amazing and I will compare any future kimchi to it. My husband's fried rice was delicious too and there was a bunch of it!! Honestly I'm excited to get to actually come in and get the full ambiance!!
Food: 5
M Olson
This review comes after our second time eating here. The first time I got the rose tteok bokki and it was incredible, but for 2 people being the only ones in the restaurant most of the night, it took almost 45 minutes to get any food. We ended up being there 2 hours total with no drinks or dessert. Thought it was a fluke and we enjoyed the food so much we thought we'd wait a bit and come back. Second time was even longer, almost 3 hours. They were a little busier this time and we did get dessert but I just can't understand what takes so long. I also had quite a lot of uncooked rice noodles in my dish this time that were not edible so that was disappointing. Lastly, I feel like their marketing could use some work. I tried calling multiple times and looking online for information to try and book a reservation but apparently they were closed all week for Christmas. Totally fine, but it should be noted somewhere (answering machine, facebook, anything.) So unfortunately, based on that experience, no one I brought with me wants to eat here again.
Kid-friendliness: No kids menu, but there are items that kids would enjoy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Teok-Bokki with Tofu, Fried Bao with Ice Cream, Spam and Egg Bao Buns, Fried Rice
My wife and I were super excited to try this place after a show at Barter. We made reservations and, when we arrived, we were the only patrons in the restaurant other than one customer at the bar. Our expectations were high, we love kimchi, Korean, Japanese food etc, and we had researched the menu before we arrived. The vibes and atmosphere were immaculate, gorgeous and eclectic in the best way.
We got the spam bao bun as an appetizer ($6) to split, and I wish we had just ordered 3 each of those to eat as our meals because it was delicious! The flavor was on point! The spam was buttery, and the bao bun had the perfect texture! Very flavorful! My wife got one of the offered soju ($12) and said it was good as well. However, both of our entrees were totally flavorless without the kimchi in them.
I got the tonkatsu Ramen ($25) and my wife got the Kimchi fried rice and added chicken ($25, $19 on the menu +$6 to add the chicken). The tonkatsu Ramen broth tasted like nothing, no umami. I'm not sure it even had salt. The noodles were a good texture but the pork belly was tough, even trying to chew repeatedly to get a bit size piece didn't work so I left it to the wayside. It had little flavor itself anyway. The kimchi was very good, as was the soy sauce soaked egg inside. I just wish the broth had tasted like anything. To get a flavorful bite I had to have either the kimchi or egg in it, otherwise it was just the bone broth with no seasonings and noodles.
The Kimchi fried rice suffered the same. If the kimchi had been added to the rice while cooking it may have tasted like more but it was just added on the side. It was confusing how little flavor the dish had without the kimchi in the same bite. Not like any Kimchi fried ride I've ever tasted, and we had it at our wedding.
We got the crepe cake ($10) for dessert and it was delicious! Very light and airy, flavor was good and I loved the sauces on the side of the plate to create a different experience for each bite!
It was so disappointing to have the entrees so lacking in flavor when the appetizer and dessert were so lovely. We also spent a long time waiting for the check. We were there for over an hour when we ordered pretty immediately and, until the last 20 minutes of our stay, were the only customers. We didn't see much of our server at the end.
Overall very disappointing showing for the pice point. We were very excited for a good meal after a wonderful show. If we do go back, it will be for the delicious bao and dessert. I won't be dropping $25 per for flavorless main dishes again. For a $91 bill for two people to eat, I would have expected a better showing. I will also say, I got a soda and have no idea how much I was charged for it but it must have been one expensive soda to up our total of $78 before tax for the items I know the cost of to be $91 after tax. I suppose I should have asked, but it must have been an $8 single glass of soda to get to $91 after tax. I wasn't given a copy of the bill to check after.
Overall disappointing, go for the boa and the vibes, but I wouldn't spend my money on the entrees again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Spam and Egg Bao Buns
Rebecca Mashburn
Amazing food and very friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Divina Xochi
We tried this restaurant after a long drive from the south for my father's funeral. The food was delicious. We came on a night that the restaurant was short staffed. Our food took over an hour to come out. I appreciated that the manager gave us a discount for the wait, customer service like that is rare these days. We enjoyed the pork belly buns, mushroom Ramen and Shanghai noodles.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Leonard
I DoorDashed my food so I don’t know about the atmosphere but the food was yummy! Will order again!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
William Oblak
Wow, I do not normally write reviews but that meal was awesome! We ordered a variety of food and it was allllll amazing. Highly recommend.
Fantastic dinner at Foresta. The halibut was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and Zane (the owner) recommended a wine that paired beautifully. Great vibe, friendly service — can’t wait to go back!
The owner Zane was an excellent host. My wife & I ate here last weekend and were amazed with what a wonderful experience it was. The food is outstanding and sake selection incredible - even received a special pour to celebrate our night. We ate at many other restaurants in town, Foresta was our favorite and we consider it the best in Abingdon. Can't wait to come back! Kanpai!
My wife and I thought this place was amazing then they screwed it up when they changed to Chinese theme with Roman I wish they never changed it ! It used to be our favorite restaurant now we won't go back.
Friendly atmosphere on Main Street serves creative dishes with flair. The soup, crispy bao and fried rice make a delicious and healthy combination for dinner.
Great food! Try the Crabe Cake dippers... you won't regret it! Amazing atmosphere and great service! 5 out of 5!
I love this restaurant. The food is always fresh and flavorful. My favorites are the Mongolian beef, the pork belly bao, and the gyoza. The decorations inside are also very cute and make for a cozy interior. This is genuinely a gem for Abingdon food. I would take anyone here, whether for a weeknight dinner or special occasion, and know it would be a crowd pleaser!
Great food and great drinks, Zane is very friendly and always adds to the experience. I have never experienced a “crime against the culinary arts” here.
Whether you’re visiting for a special occasion or a casual dinner, Foresta delivers excellence on every level. It’s easily one of the best dining experiences in the region. Cheers!
We ordered from doordash last night. I had been wanting to try Foresta for a long time but funds are tight so hadn't had the pleasure. We had some doordash credits and I decided tonight is the night let's give it a go! I ordered the Rose Tteok-bokki (with kimchi on the side- I've never had it before) and my husband ordered the fried rice with chicken. I can't even put in words the delicious flavor of my order. It was perfection and I enjoyed every bite and will enjoy the leftovers today lol! The kimchi is amazing and I will compare any future kimchi to it. My husband's fried rice was delicious too and there was a bunch of it!! Honestly I'm excited to get to actually come in and get the full ambiance!!
Food: 5
This review comes after our second time eating here. The first time I got the rose tteok bokki and it was incredible, but for 2 people being the only ones in the restaurant most of the night, it took almost 45 minutes to get any food. We ended up being there 2 hours total with no drinks or dessert. Thought it was a fluke and we enjoyed the food so much we thought we'd wait a bit and come back. Second time was even longer, almost 3 hours. They were a little busier this time and we did get dessert but I just can't understand what takes so long. I also had quite a lot of uncooked rice noodles in my dish this time that were not edible so that was disappointing. Lastly, I feel like their marketing could use some work. I tried calling multiple times and looking online for information to try and book a reservation but apparently they were closed all week for Christmas. Totally fine, but it should be noted somewhere (answering machine, facebook, anything.) So unfortunately, based on that experience, no one I brought with me wants to eat here again.
Kid-friendliness: No kids menu, but there are items that kids would enjoy.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Teok-Bokki with Tofu, Fried Bao with Ice Cream, Spam and Egg Bao Buns, Fried Rice
Restaurantji Recommends
My wife and I were super excited to try this place after a show at Barter. We made reservations and, when we arrived, we were the only patrons in the restaurant other than one customer at the bar. Our expectations were high, we love kimchi, Korean, Japanese food etc, and we had researched the menu before we arrived. The vibes and atmosphere were immaculate, gorgeous and eclectic in the best way.
We got the spam bao bun as an appetizer ($6) to split, and I wish we had just ordered 3 each of those to eat as our meals because it was delicious! The flavor was on point! The spam was buttery, and the bao bun had the perfect texture! Very flavorful! My wife got one of the offered soju ($12) and said it was good as well. However, both of our entrees were totally flavorless without the kimchi in them.
I got the tonkatsu Ramen ($25) and my wife got the Kimchi fried rice and added chicken ($25, $19 on the menu +$6 to add the chicken). The tonkatsu Ramen broth tasted like nothing, no umami. I'm not sure it even had salt. The noodles were a good texture but the pork belly was tough, even trying to chew repeatedly to get a bit size piece didn't work so I left it to the wayside. It had little flavor itself anyway. The kimchi was very good, as was the soy sauce soaked egg inside. I just wish the broth had tasted like anything. To get a flavorful bite I had to have either the kimchi or egg in it, otherwise it was just the bone broth with no seasonings and noodles.
The Kimchi fried rice suffered the same. If the kimchi had been added to the rice while cooking it may have tasted like more but it was just added on the side. It was confusing how little flavor the dish had without the kimchi in the same bite. Not like any Kimchi fried ride I've ever tasted, and we had it at our wedding.
We got the crepe cake ($10) for dessert and it was delicious! Very light and airy, flavor was good and I loved the sauces on the side of the plate to create a different experience for each bite!
It was so disappointing to have the entrees so lacking in flavor when the appetizer and dessert were so lovely. We also spent a long time waiting for the check. We were there for over an hour when we ordered pretty immediately and, until the last 20 minutes of our stay, were the only customers. We didn't see much of our server at the end.
Overall very disappointing showing for the pice point. We were very excited for a good meal after a wonderful show. If we do go back, it will be for the delicious bao and dessert. I won't be dropping $25 per for flavorless main dishes again. For a $91 bill for two people to eat, I would have expected a better showing. I will also say, I got a soda and have no idea how much I was charged for it but it must have been one expensive soda to up our total of $78 before tax for the items I know the cost of to be $91 after tax. I suppose I should have asked, but it must have been an $8 single glass of soda to get to $91 after tax. I wasn't given a copy of the bill to check after.
Overall disappointing, go for the boa and the vibes, but I wouldn't spend my money on the entrees again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Spam and Egg Bao Buns
Amazing food and very friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We tried this restaurant after a long drive from the south for my father's funeral. The food was delicious. We came on a night that the restaurant was short staffed. Our food took over an hour to come out. I appreciated that the manager gave us a discount for the wait, customer service like that is rare these days. We enjoyed the pork belly buns, mushroom Ramen and Shanghai noodles.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I DoorDashed my food so I don’t know about the atmosphere but the food was yummy! Will order again!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wow, I do not normally write reviews but that meal was awesome! We ordered a variety of food and it was allllll amazing. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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