Welcome to City Corner 2
City Corner 2 offers a diverse menu of authentic Thai cuisine, making it a hidden gem in Roanoke, VA. Despite the unassuming appearance, the cozy atmosphere and friendly staff create a welcoming dining experience. The extensive menu includes delicious appetizers like Fried Tofu and Egg Rolls, flavorful soups like Tom Yum Koong, and mouth-watering rice dishes such as Pad Thai Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice. Standout dishes like Thai Iced Tea and Mango with Sticky Rice showcase the restaurant's commitment to quality and taste. With accommodating service and a warm atmosphere, City Corner 2 is a must-visit for Thai food enthusiasts.
- 3005 Plantation Rd NE Roanoke, VA 24012 Hotline: (540) 362-0570
Welcome to City Corner 2, a hidden gem offering authentic Thai cuisine in the heart of Roanoke, VA. This family-run restaurant may not catch your eye from the outside, but once you step in, you'll be greeted with warmth and hospitality that will make you feel right at home.
City Corner 2 prides itself on its extensive menu, featuring a wide selection of appetizers, soups, and rice dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. From the Fried Tofu and Spring Rolls to the Wonton Soup and Red Fried Rice, each dish is expertly prepared with fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
One standout dish that customers rave about is the Pad Thai Shrimp, a classic Thai favorite that is sure to satisfy your cravings. The Pad Ka Paow (pork) Over Rice with Two Fried Eggs is another must-try, offering a perfect blend of savory and spicy flavors.
As you dine at City Corner 2, you'll be treated to exceptional service from the friendly staff, who go above and beyond to ensure your dining experience is truly memorable. The owner's warm welcome and the cozy atmosphere make every visit a delight.
Whether you're a longtime fan of Thai cuisine or new to the flavors of Thailand, City Corner 2 is a place where you can savor authentic dishes, enjoy great company, and create lasting memories. Come and experience the magic of City Corner 2 for yourself.

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine the existence of a Thai restaurant like this one. It was like finding a needle in a haystack. The building itself was not that impressive, nor the furniture inside, nor the interior design; but it was a clean, cozy place where you felt at home, relaxed and comfortable. The server welcomed me with open arms, and immediately she made me feel at home. After a warm greeting, she started a conversation to find out how familiar I was with Thai Cuisine and to see if I needed help choosing popular items from the menu. The menu, that had around 12 pages of a great selection of entrées, some of which were highlighted by having their photographs next to them, thus helping the customer get a better sense of the dish itself. To start off with, I ordered a Thai Iced Tea. And after stirring it like I was told by the server when she brought it out to me, literally I tasted heaven. It was not only the best tea I've ever had, but one of the best tasted drinks I've ever tasted. So much so, that I thought to myself, I have to come here again, if only just to enjoy this tea again. As appetizer I ordered the Pork Egg Roll. For my meal I ordered the Pad Thai Shrimp and the Pad Ka Paow (pork) Over Rice with Two Fried Eggs. Both dishes tasted so good. Even the fried eggs over the rice were fried to perfection, just how I like them. Take a look at my photographs accompanying my review and you will see what I mean. While I was waiting for my food to come out, that by the way didn't take long, the owner of the restaurant came out to graciously welcome me to her restaurant which I was visiting for the first time, putting her two hands together and bowing her head. She was one of the friendliest and hospitable persons that I have ever met. Being a Friday evening, the restaurant started to fill up with repeat customers, takeout customers, and even native Thais who came in very friendly and greeted the employees like if they were regulars there. For dessert I had the Mango with Sticky Rice, and they also brought me a complimentary plate with Fried Banana and Fried Taro. All this seems like a lot of food but I took the leftovers home to have for tomorrow. I highly recommend this restaurant to all of you who are reading my review. You will have a dining experience like none ever before. You will fall in love with the Thai Cuisine. And I can almost assure you that, like me, you will make this restaurant one of your favorites.

Incredibly accommodating family run business. Authentic to a tee. They gladly modified the recipes to be vegetarian friendly and everything tasted AMAZING! The soups were wonderfully fragrant with the galangal and lemongrass, and the drunken noodles were to die for!

I will admit, I was skeptical to try this place. To call it a dive would be being kind. Driving up to the building, with the windows and door covered, I nearly turned back. I'm glad I didn't. The place is clean and the staff are incredibly friendly and accomodating. The food was great. If you aren't big on spicy food, order yours less spicy than you normally would. I ordered medium spice level and it had great kick to it but could be overwhelming to folks who can't tolerate a lot of heat. The prices are also pretty reasonable. I will definitely return when I come back to town.

Tried this place for the first time and it is such a hidden gem. Friendly staff, amazing food, and great price point. This will become one of our staples!!

Very good Thai food. Glad a friend introduced this to me, I never would've found it otherwise. The name doesn't indicate what's in store, nor does the appearance of the building or dining room. To be blunt, this is a bit of a dive, but the food really makes up for it. We started with appetizers - dumplings, fried fish cake, and Isaan sausage. All were well executed, especially the sausage. For mains we split green chicken curry, and chicken larb. Both were excellent, and the larb had some good heat to it. My dining companion bit into what she thought was a jalapeño, only to discover the hard way that Thai chilies are a good deal hotter. This is the type of place I love, and based on how busy it was, plenty of folks agree. Good food and service, and who cares about the appearance.

Best Thai food in the area. Found it through a social media post and are definitely going back! Great service and food.

Extensive menu!, great service and great food! Will definitely be back! I had the massaman curry with chicken and friend had the Ka Paow with chicken both were Thai hot and were delicious , both were reasonably priced

Was searching for Thai food in the area. I got a Seafood soup with shrimp, vegetables, crab and calamari. The broth was very flavorful and the lemongrass and lime were what I had been craving in the broth. Fresh and hot, I would eat here again and again. The rice shaped like a flower with the spicy sauce was a nice touch too!

At first glance, the staff is very friendly and super gracious. Reminds me of the wonderful Thai people I met in Thailand. Ample parking but it's not where or what you're expect outside. It's in the middle of nowhere on a residential area turning into a city street. I thought it was a gas station til I looked closely. There were some tables outside but it's a tad too cold to do that. Inside is a hole in the wall. You can tell it is old but they're clean. Everyone greeted me as soon as I walked in and were very enthusiastic to recommend dishes. I love a good Tom yum so I had to try it out. I also got the shrimp pad kee mow. There's something about the flat noodles that make me salivate in anticipation. The portions weren't very big. It's a bit on the pricier side compared to portion. The pad mee mow was a little too sweet for my presence but it was good. Plenty of shrimp in the dish. I got it at a Thai hot 10 and it was pretty spot on. The Tom yum came at maybe a regular despite my asking for it to be Thai hot. The rice was hard and flavorless. I don't think it was jasmine rice but it was acceptable. I got a pineapple fried rice to go and wasn't too thrilled with that. The rice was too hard and it had too much curry in it. It's one of my fav Thai dishes but I don't think I would order that again. The rice dishes are overpriced for the amount of food given. Most places give you a huge plate full. That wasn't the case here. I have a photo of the friend rice but it could be misleading. There were 4 bites taken out of that container for reference. I give the food a 3.5/5 and the experience a solid 4. If the Tom yum was hotter, I would give that a 4/5. It was nice and aromatic. I prefer it when they don't use the cheap white mushrooms but I understand cutting back on food cost. The downer was seeing how stained the soup spoons and bowls were. You can tell everything is old and I would honestly feel better if they replaced them because they aren't too appetizing. The friendly staff is what makes this place nice. It's authentic Thai food. They had a busy dining room even on a cold Sunday evening. There were 10 cars in the lot when I left. Most were regulars and they didn't need a menu. The staff knew what they wanted as soon as they saw them. It's one of the places I would love to try again.

Delicious! Very surprising & I can't wait to go back. Family owned environment. Very friendly. The Tom Kha was absolutely my favorite, and I will order that again.