Dobra Tea
Dobra Tea in West Asheville is a great cozy place to stop for tea and a bite to eat!
Dobra Tea in West Asheville is a great cozy place to stop for tea and a bite to eat! Not only do they have 100+ teas, they also have lots of vegetarian and gluten free food options. The list of teas is a literal book and can seem overwhelming, but the staff will always help you find what you want. Feel free to take your shoes off and relax at a table or sit on pillows on the floor while you sip an iced matcha (pictured below) or a cup of hot tea, if that’s what floats your boat.
Website: http://dobrateanc.com/wavl
Address: 707 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9am - 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am - 9pm
Gan Shan West
A recent visit to Gan Shan West in West Asheville was a real treat. The space is small, casual, relaxed and inviting with quirky Star Wars memorabilia. We tried several dishes and loved each of them.
One of my favorite things about my birthday is that I get taken out by family and always get to choose the restaurants or bars that we visit (and no one grumbles about it). Gan Shan West was my lunch choice and I can’t wait to go back again for another visit. The space is small, casual, relaxed and inviting with quirky Star Wars memorabilia. We tried several dishes and loved each of them. Chicken dumplings, pork steam buns, 24hour ramen, and a vegetarian rice bowl...all full of flavor and perfectly balanced (and plenty of variety with daily specials). I was kind of blown away by the simplicity of the rice bowl...heavy on the veggies (roasted eggplant, cauliflower, carrots, bean sprouts, pickled green beans), with a “sauce” consisting of mayo, soy and chili oil. I will be recreating this at home soon!
“You’re our kind of people if you know that eating can be more than simply consuming food.” ~@ganshanwest
I love their philosophy of serving dishes with seasonal ingredients that are nourishing but certainly not boring. They also have a “for the novice” and “purist” sake menu, some great house wines and beers that pair well with the style of food along with non-alcoholic items as well (my kids love waynesville soda jerks). Can’t forget the staff either...they were friendly and incredibly helpful with all questions about the menu. Will see you again soon @ganshanwest!
MENU: CLICK HERE
HOURS
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Saturday: 4–9PM
ADDRESS
285 HAYWOOD SUITE 20, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
BimBeriBon
We had a little field trip today to BimBeriBon in West Asheville, and we are so excited to have a new healthy option for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They say the true test of good food is how you feel afterwards, and we couldn’t agree more.
If you're in West Asheville and looking for a healthy food option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner head over to BimBeriBon, a new restaurant serving up a blend of Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, and Persian dishes. Their belief is that the true test of good food is how you feel afterwards, and we couldn’t agree more. Good food, as written on their mission statement posted above, should energize us and make us feel nourished, and that’s exactly how we left!
Things to consider:
Their entire menu is gluten free! YAY for those of us who have dietary restrictions!
They serve all three meals, plus snacks, plus coffee!
They also serve no sugar added cocktails! And cider and wine. Is there anything they don't serve?
Yes. Sorry beer lovers... this isn't the place for a brewski. But with all the other options to choose from, I'm sure you'll find something you love.
This place isn't for picky eaters... the menu is creative and eclectic so check out the menu online if you're with someone who isn't into trying new dishes.
They can get crowded at peak hours/days, so finding a seat can sometimes be tricky.
(Pictured above) We ordered the Harissa Hummus & Red Pepper Muhammara Dips which came with toasted pita and vegetables. This was no ordinary hummus… full of flavor and so good we took the little bit we had left in mini to-go cups. Our main meals were the Farm Market Salad with wild salmon and the vegan Thai Larb Salad with wild mushrooms and toasted rice. For drinks, Sarah went with a Green Tea Vodka Sour made with, vodka, chilled organic green tea, and lemon and I opted for a @spindriftfresh sparkling water since I’m not drinking this week… but don’t worry, I’ll be back for a BimBeri Fizz!
Hours
Breakfast
Monday-Friday: 8 am — 11 am
Saturday: 8 am — 12 pm
Sunday: 8 am — 2 pm
Lunch and Dinner
Monday-Friday: 11 am - 9pm
Saturday: 12pm — 9pm on Saturday
Address
697 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Website