Asia Cafe - Callahan Drive Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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No-contact delivery
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great tea selection
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Live music
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Hard liquor
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Healthy options
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Organic dishes
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Private dining room
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Vegan options
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Trendy
Crowd
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College students
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Tourists
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Transgender safespace
Planning
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
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Parking
Other
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LGBTQ+ friendly
Best WLM Reviews
The waitress was friendly and seated right away. The lunch special chicken curry with rice and vegetables was very good at a reasonable price. I will be back to try other dishes.
Not sure if it was just a bad day, but oof. This was bad.
We ordered the veggie rolls and gyoza for an appetizer, and the Roast Duck and Lo Mein w/ Chicken for mains. I did not try the rolls or Lo Mein (they did not get high praise from my mom), so I will focus on the gyoza and roast duck.
Issue 1. Gyoza - the gyoza were deep fried, and the wrapper on 3/6 came unsealed. Not a big deal for a couple of them, but one was literally filled with oil (a couple of tablespoons came pouring out). The wrappers were thicker than I’ve seen before, and while the filling was fine, the texture of the wrappers + the oil was a miss.
2. The timing - while our waitress was attentive, the roast duck came out well over 10 minutes (probably closer to 15) after my moms noodles. The waitress apologized and let me know the duck took longer to prepare. Honestly I was expecting it to only take a few extra minutes, assuming it was just being fired off since the prep for the dish would have to be done in advance. (I have eaten at restaurants that served carved Peking duck, and they timed it within minutes of my dining companion’s entree). It would have been nice if they had delayed the noodles a bit so my mom wasn’t almost finished by the time I got my meal, but not the end of the world. The bigger issue was that it appears the extra time was used to mummify the duck under a heat lamp or similar, bringing us to…
3. How do you make duck *that* dry? Roast duck isn’t the quickest or tidiest thing to eat since it isn’t deboned, which I was expecting - but usually it’s juicy and tender. Honestly most of the duck was so dry the texture was like pork floss. There were a few pieces of skin a couple of fattier pieces of meat, but most of it was inedibly dry. I understood after the fact why the dish was served with an abnormally k arge bowl of sauce
First time I have gone home to eat after a meal in many years. Maybe I was unlucky, but I would not plan to return - even if someone else was paying for it.
The people giving a one star don't know what good food is. They are use to eating panda or something else. This place did not miss a single point. From the food to the service it was hands down the best. I don't care about how separate the rooms are or Styrofoam containers like others giving a one star ....crazy. I care about the value for my money and the quality of food, customer service,speed,hot food.....Asia Cafe.....you did well. I will definitely be back......wish I would have known about this place before today. I eat out quite often and have had almost every Asian / fusion/ whatever, Asia Cafe is doing it right.
Our server was amazing.....wish I got her name but we dropped our phone under the table and she got down and crawled under to get it............. crawled people. Then a server came up and just hugged my wife and said we have a beautiful family ..........it was very sweet and kind. We felt like they wanted our business and cared about customers. Thank you Asia Cafe!
Excellent lunch option. I enjoyed the cashew nut chicken with fried rice with mushroom soup. Nice size serving of Thai ice tea. Within the same building is a Japanese steak house if you are in the mood for hibachi cooked right in front of you. Nice bar and lounge next to the restaurant with several tvs for watching sports.
Today my family had lunch in the hibachi restaurant. This may just be my new favorite Resturant. The food was just delicious. Definitely will come back.
THE BEST ASIAN FOOD RESTAURANT IN KNOXVILLE!!! The food was incredibly delicious amd the portions were huge for the price. We paid $50 for 3 entrees and 2 soups that lasted us 3 meals. The restaurant has 3 sections: regular dining, hibachi grill, and the bar with karaoke. We ate in the regular section. While we were there we could see the hibachi guests were enjoying a show and the staff sincerely appeared to love making the food and entertaining the guests. We used to go to West Town to get our favorite Asian food, now we'll be going here.
Update: We've been 3 times and every time is awesome service and great quality food. The presentation for the sushi rolls is fun and the sauces included are great. The appetizer soups are so flavorful (I recommend the wonton soup). The vegetables served with the dishes are perfectly balanced between cooked but still fresh and crunchy. The sesame is my favorite but I also like the Sha-cha chicken. Their menu is huge so every time you go you can order a tons of different items. The background music is calm and fun to listen to.
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Wow! What are great place to eat. Lisa our server was outstanding, food was excellent and event met a nice lady at the table next to us and she gave us some pickling cucumbers. We will come back again and again.
UPDATE: Two weeks later and we drove 30min to come back for more, didn’t disappoint either. The only thing we were sad about is Lisa wasn’t here, but the server was very friendly and helpful.
This is our go to spot every now and then. Been coming here for many years, even before they moved to this location. They have had ups and downs throughout the years with their cooks. Tonight they were definitely way up with Cook Agus. We came in late and Agus went straight to work. My mom and I have specific allergies and a few dislikes. He was on par with everything. Quick, precise and yummy. The steak was melting in our mouths. Very impressed. Delicious!
How have I not gone here sooner?? This place is AMAZING. For less than $40 two people can eat like royalty with a whole other meal to take home from leftovers, and that includes an appetizer. If you leave hungry, it's on you! The food is cooked to perfection, the staff is friendly, and I have been here four times in the last couple weeks, and eager to go back again! 10/10!!
Quick Facts About Asia Cafe - Callahan Drive
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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