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RESTAURANT PROFILES
Burger in the Square

Cafe Asia 2

Taste the Difference

Upscale Asian Dining

An extensive menu offers a variety of healthy
options that will warm you right up.

NOAH MAGNIFICO

NOAH MAGNIFICO

An "upscale but unpretentious burger" keeps
customers coming back for more.

A little love and a lot of hard work go into these juicy burgers.

The seafood tofu bao is perfect for those cold winter months.

WITH 17 YEARS OF AWARD-WINNING FOOD, it's clear that Burger in

WITH THEIR SOLE LOCATION ON 419, Cafe Asia 2 is proud of their

the Square is a hometown favorite. Owners Anita and Louis Wilson

menu variety and the many options guests have available to them.

have worked hard to become the place everyone goes when they

Owner Feng Chen wants Roanokers to have new experiences and

want a burger.

try different things, and with over 200 choices, guests are guar-

They're the only place within miles that grinds steak for their beef

anteed a chance to try a new dish. For those who are looking for

products, where they cut and use the heart of the steak, as opposed

something different and look forward to learning about different

to trimmings that are used for their famous hot dog and bean chili.

cultures, their restaurant is an ideal place to start.

The three-hour process includes working with the center of the chuck;

"When we started in Roanoke, we wanted to offer multiple Asian

the high grade of beef makes for a juicier burger, and it's easy to taste

items," says Chen. "It was important to bring new dishes to the market

the difference.

and offer new experiences for our guests."

"There's a certain upscale value, but for an unpretentious burger,"

For Cafe Asia 2, it's exciting that so many guests are trying new

says Wilson. "I want to give Roanoke a preservation for good burgers."

things and appreciating different flavors and spices. The friendly,

It seems Louis was destined to run his own burger joint, as he

knowledgable staff, many of whom are Chen's family and friends,

grew up on a beef farm and his mother once owned a hot dog place.

work to provide dishes that are not just about seasoning or flavor,

As small business owners, they also strive for local ingredients and

but are healthy, too. In addition, they offer many gluten-free and

incorporate daily specials into their menu options.

vegetarian dishes.

The Burger in the Square team values serving excellent food, as

The fusion of Asian dishes includes everything from your favorite

well as their strong customer relationships. The Wilson family is on

General Tso's to salads and sushi, and Chen's four chefs love a chal-

a first-name basis with many of their guests and might even call to

lenge if you want to order off the menu. Fresh ingredients and healthy

check up on things if they haven't seen you in a while.

choices lend to the high quality of their upscale Asian dining.

Patrons will often stop them in the grocery store to ask where their

Warming up this winter will be easy thanks to Cafe Asia 2's trinity

burger is; one college student even returned from school on break

of dishes, including their beef stew in hot pot, beef pho and seafood

and headed straight for Burger in the Square before going home to

tofu bao. The flavors are more complex than you might expect, and

see his parents first!

they're perfect for the season.
Burger in the Square

Cafe Asia 2

3904 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke

3549 Electric Road, Suite A, Roanoke

540-400-8645 | burgerinthesquare.com

540-774-1688 |cafeasiava.com
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