Comments on: Bacon mac ‘n’ cheese, peppermint-patty brownies

By: Lindsey Nair

Lindsey Nair — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:24:45 +0000

Did you click “Read more”? It’s there.

By: Babs

Babs — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:19:48 +0000

I don’t see the recipe for the bacon mac and cheese. Am I missing it?

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:04:15 +0000

I love Chaba and try to eat there as often as possible to support them. It makes me sad how empty the parking lot is. The owner is so kind and the food and service is always amazing when I dine there. Support local restaurants, and you won’t find better than Chaba!!! And btw, their mango mojito is all fresh and really good

By: Lindsey Nair

Lindsey Nair — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:59:49 +0000

No worries about changing the subject. This blog is for everybody to talk food.
I haven’t been to Chaba in a long time because it’s across town from us, but I’ll check it out again soon. I was disappointed by the drunken noodles at the OBX restaurant so I now want some good drunken noodles to make up for it.
I have always enjoyed the Thai food ordered off the menu at City Corner in downtown Roanoke. Not the lunch buffet, but the dinner menu. There’s no place to sit and eat but if you want takeout, try that sometime. Last I heard they were opening a second location on Plantation Road but I haven’t seen that it’s open yet.
Someone commented earlier that Pho Saigon is frequently empty and they worry about it not having enough business. Times are really tough for restaurants right now.

By: Christie

Christie — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:05:00 +0000

Sorry to co-opt your holiday post- these recipes look fun! But had to comment about Chaba… we had a similar experience two Fridays back. We felt awkward and puzzled that we were the only customers until 7:30pm when two other tables were seated. Mr. Tong said he had been running it again in the last few months since his nephew “who didn’t know business” had returned to Thailand. We had a great meal and he brought our son candy at the end. Hope word gets around that Chaba has improved.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:02:43 +0000

Thanks all. I did not know they were closed for a bit. The owner did tell me his wife has been in Thailand for a few months now, but was slated to get back soon. He then invited my family and I to visit in Thailand!

Tass, I haven’t been to Red Jasmine in a while, but agree fully with your assessment. If you live in that area, no need to get your Thai fix elsewhere!

Kristen, I’m a huge fan of their Pad See Ew. I work in Blacksburg and have tried Cafe Mekong (very, very good) as well as the new Thai place behind the post office on Main St. Food was ok, but waited 45 minutes for my order last week. They need to work those bugs out.

By: Katy Cates

Katy Cates — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:01:36 +0000

Hi, in response to Kevin’s comment about Chaba Thai…we just ate there last week and agree, it’s really decent Thai food. We always get the Tom Kha Gai soup (coconut milk, chicken, lemongrass, mushrooms and tomato). They season this soup perfectly, where the lemon grass gives it just a little kick. Last visit we also tried the yellow curry shrimp w/broccoli and really enjoyed it. They also have a green mango, shrimp lime salad that is delicious. I should mention that we still think the best Thai in this area is Red Jasmine in Vinton, Chaba is closer, always tasty and the owner teases me about needing ID to order sake.

By: Lindsey Nair

Lindsey Nair — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:59:34 +0000

@ Tass, yes! She calls everybody Mamasan, Papasan or Babysan. Haha.

By: david

david — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:37:25 +0000

Kevin, they have been closed for several weeks, so maybe no one knew they had reopened.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:34:53 +0000

Never have had a bad meal there. Love their Pad Thai and Seafood Green Curry.