Fast food is leveling up thanks to an increased demand from Asian street food lovers. Read about these Virginia businesses that are answering the call.
The Thai Pan • Leesburg
Brilliantly positioned next to a Leesburg gas station, The Thai Pan offers on-the-go grub—from spring rolls and fried calamari to pad Thai and Thai fried rice. Place your order while pumping your gas, and make sure to order a Thai iced tea, too—it’ll keep your taste buds happy during the rest of your drive. TheThaiPan.com
Native Plate • Richmond
This Richmond restaurant is dedicated to serving global street food, fusing Asian influences—from the flavor-rich countries of Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, China, and Taiwan—along with the tastes of America. Their Singapore noodles are known for not only setting mouths on fire, but also for leaving customers calling for seconds. NativePlateRVA.com
Momos N More • Fairfax
These popular food trucks based out of Fairfax tootle around NoVa, steeped in the dumpling culture of Nepal. Momos are savory, stuffed, and steamed, embodying the culinary traditions of the Himalayas. “People are beginning to appreciate other cuisines like ours as diversity increases in our region,” says Bikram Chhetri, who owns and operates Momos N More. Facebook & Instagram: MomosAndMore
757 LaoStreetFood • Norfolk
This little yellow truck often makes the 757 brewery circuit, serving up fresh Laotian street food that attracts hordes of fans who line up for its Lao sausage, pork belly laab, and jeow dipping sauce and rave about the sweet, salty, sour, and spicy notes that create a flavor bomb like no other. Facebook: 757LaoStreetFood
This article originally appeared in the February 2025 issue.
