Ready to get to know the freshest new spots in Gastonia? From a pan-Asian restaurant to a place for sweet treats, read on for a rundown of the newest destinations to debut near you.
Pho Feel'n Asian Cuisine
Pho Feel'n Asian Cuisine is a pan-Asian spot that's located at 141 W. Main Ave. So far, it's been well-received: it's got a five-star rating out of eight reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant offers phở with an array of protein options, like chicken, seafood, beef, meatballs, brisket, oxtail, tofu and veggies. Or, check out plates like pork banh mi, served on French baguettes with marinated pork, Japanese mayo, cilantro, pickled daikons and carrots; marinated beef cooked with red bell peppers, onions and scallions; and Thai fried rice with eggs, diced onions, bean sprouts and scallions.
Viva Chicken
Stop by 2205 E. Franklin Blvd., Suite 100, and you'll find Viva Chicken, a Peruvian rotisserie chicken chain. The chicken is marinated for 24 hours in an authentic spice mix, then roasted in a Peruvian-made rotisserie oven over hardwood charcoal.
Menu offerings include the Sopa de Pollo, made with pulled rotisserie chicken, homemade chicken broth, cilantro-infused rice, onions red peppers and cilantro; crispy yuca with huancaína sauce (traditional creamy queso fresco sauce); and classic saltado, made with sirloin, onions, tomato, cilantro, french fries and jasmine rice. Sides include plantains, yuca, chicken soup, fresh fruit and house salad.
Xcite's Sweet Connections
Xcite's Sweet Connections is a new spot to score sweet treats that's located at 1206 S. York St. And with five stars out of nine reviews on Yelp, it's been a hit thus far.
Look for Thai ice cream rolls, which come in flavors like apple pie a la mode, chocolate chip cookie dough, lemon tart, red velvet cake and more. Taiwanese shaved snow ice is also available, as are Italian artisanal gelato flavors.
