Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 594 reviews

What vertrude doesn't like about Cafe 88:
I've been on a dumpling spree, craving the best. These were the second I had in Charlottesville, and win the competition. Yet, I didn't think they were mouth watering. Firstly, they're fried. Nothing wrong with that, I was just hoping for steamed. And the fried...More View all feedback. What Cindy likes about Cafe 88:
Got a recommendation to check this spot out and was not disappointed! I ordered the braised beef noodle soup and Taiwanese popcorn chicken. Great portion sizes, and the popcorn chicken was delicious. The beef noodle soup could have used some more flavor and spice, was expecting it to be somewhat spicy. View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 17 reviews
D6818YMsams
05.06.2024 - 15:04

I love this place. It is fast, but excellent food. They use fresh ingredients and the food is well prepared and light years ahead of standard Chinese American f...

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AnnieMadison
05.06.2024 - 15:04

Our wonderful woman who has fed us at Charlottesville, Va. 's Cafe 88 for many years has retired and we miss her sweet presence (we 've know her since she ran M...

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Hugh
05.06.2024 - 15:04

Having read several reviews here and on another well-known rating site, we decided to have a boys-noon-out for lunch there today. After three years, I'm still f...

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amosapparel
05.06.2024 - 15:04

Small place, very limited seating. A plastic spoon and fork kinda place with killer food. I ordered the Hot and Sour Soup and the Amazing Chicken Cox My wife go...

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Richard
05.06.2024 - 15:04

Granted, this is not the place you're going to on a first date. It's unadorned and you order your food at the counter and then serve yourself a drink, and will...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 187 reviews
Sarah
20.02.2024 - 08:59

What’s Taiwan known for? Food! Half the menu is the Americanized Asian food but the other half is the authentic Taiwanese food just ask Super great people that...

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Jaruchan
20.02.2024 - 08:59

Jenny is the BEST! So many great dishes but the Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken in my fave!

Hsiao
20.02.2024 - 08:59

If you're from Taiwan or other Asian country, come here for the taste you miss a lot.

Nick
20.02.2024 - 08:59

Authentic Taiwanese food! Very delicious! Glad to have this restaurant nearby :

Dylan
20.02.2024 - 08:59

Lovely little home-style mom and pop shop, honestly some of the best Asian food in town. Very quick and friendly service!

Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 356 reviews
The
25.08.2023 - 09:22

Food is decent not as flavorful as I would have expected, but they at least give you a good portion for what you get. I got the Kung Pao chicken combo and the o...

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Jiecheng
25.08.2023 - 09:22

A small restaurant in a corner of a plaza not big, but could give you extremely surprising experience. They provide different tradition Taiwan-style dishes, and...

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Alexey
25.08.2023 - 09:22

Great food, large portions and good prices. Crispy fish over rice never fails to deliver and the scallion pancakes make a great combo with the sauce that comes...

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Josh
25.08.2023 - 09:22

If you like authentic Taiwanese food, this is a good place to go. Food quality is excellent and price is very reasonable. It may not be as fancy as some of the...

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Tayjes
25.08.2023 - 09:22

One of the most underrated spots in Cville. Bento bowls are delicious and authentic. Husband and wife service is a little more scattered than other places but I...

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