Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
Downtown Asheville, Asheville
Restaurant in Asheville, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas is a practical downtown Asheville pick when the table wants shared plates and variety instead of a single entrée. It is strongest for casual group meals, lunch, or an easy dinner before another plan, while Luminosa or The Market Place makes more sense for a more polished occasion.
About Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas is an Asheville listing where the verified planning details are direct: the dress code is casual, the posted hours include midday and evening openings on weekdays, continuous hours on Saturday, hours through the evening on Sunday. Use it when you want an Asheville meal that does not require formal attire, confirm any menu, reservation, or service details directly before you go.
The most reliable way to plan around Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas is by its hours. Monday through Thursday, it is listed as open 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5–9:30 PM. Friday is listed as 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM. Saturday is listed as 11:30 AM–10 PM, Sunday is listed as 11:30 AM–9 PM.
Use it as a casual Asheville option with clear posted hours
The case for considering Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas is strongest when you need a casual Asheville option with both midday and evening hours. For broader planning, our full Asheville restaurants guide, our full Asheville hotels guide, our full Asheville bars guide are more useful if the night needs a full route rather than just dinner.
Choose a midday visit if the listed 11:30 AM opening and afternoon window fit your schedule; choose evening if you are planning around the later closing times. Friday and Saturday have the latest posted closing times, while Sunday closes earlier than Saturday. Because menu details, reservation policies, service options are not verified here, check directly with the restaurant for anything beyond hours and dress code.
Where it fits among Asheville choices
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas belongs on an Asheville shortlist when casual dress and the posted hours suit the plan. If you are comparing other dining options, Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar, Luminosa, Jerusalem Garden Café, The Market Place, Rooftop Caffé are other names to consider, with the final choice depending on current details, availability, the kind of meal you want.
Planning details
- Location
- 82 Patton Ave Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801
- Website
- redgingerasheville.com
- Phone
- +18285058688
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas positions a contemporary, small-plates approach to Cantonese yum cha in the heart of downtown Asheville. The restaurant leans into the social energy of Patton Avenue—foot traffic, weekend visitors, and Arts District spillover—so service feels brisk and convivial rather than hushed. The menu fuses dim sum’s shareable parcels with a tapas-minded rhythm, giving the space a modern, slightly trendy edge while retaining an elegant, composed presentation. It reads as an urbane, lively spot where groups gather to graze through steamed, fried, and baked bites in a downtown setting.
Best For
This is a place built for groups and casual gatherings: the dim sum tradition it riffson is inherently social, designed around ordering many small plates to share. Downtown location and a format that encourages passing dishes around make it a natural choice for relaxed group dinners, after-work catch-ups, and weekends with friends. The small-plate rhythm also lowers the barrier to trying multiple preparations across the menu, so parties that like to sample broadly get the most out of a visit. Solo diners will enjoy the casual energy, but the format clearly favors shared orders.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as a run of shareable moments: order several plates to pass and pace them across the table rather than committing to a single entrée. Lean into the signatures—Szechuan Dumplings with Shrimp and Pork, Steamed Barbecued Pork Bun, and Pork Dumplings Shanghai—while mixing in fried and steamed items to vary texture. The dim sum/tapas hybrid lets you add on dishes as conversation and appetite evolve, so start with a few iconic dumplings and add plates as the table settles in.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Jerusalem Garden Café, Notable alternative
- Luminosa, $$ · Italian, $$ · Italian
- Rooftop Caffé, Notable alternative
- The Market Place, Notable alternative
- Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas compares in Asheville
Choose Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas when variety matters more than a fixed dinner arc. Against Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar, it is the better fit for shared plates and a table that wants to graze; Tupelo Honey is safer for diners who came to Asheville expecting Southern comfort food.
Luminosa is the more clearly defined Italian choice and carries a $$ signal, so use it when the night calls for a more composed dinner. Red Ginger is easier to justify for mixed appetites because the format lets the group order across categories without making one cuisine style carry the whole meal.
If Red Ginger is full or the group wants a different mood, Jerusalem Garden Café is the cross-shop for a casual, flavor-forward meal, The Market Place is the more occasion-friendly Asheville option, Rooftop Caffé makes more sense when setting matters as much as the food.
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Compare Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas | Asheville | ; | No published awards |
| Jerusalem Garden Café | Asheville | ; | No published awards |
| Luminosa | Asheville | $$ · Italian | 2025 Michelin Plate |
| Rooftop Caffé | Asheville | ; | No published awards |
| The Market Place | Asheville | ; | No published awards |
| Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar | Asheville | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas?
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas is in Asheville, the verified dress code is casual. The posted hours include midday and evening openings on weekdays, continuous hours on Saturday, hours through the evening on Sunday.
Is a midday or evening visit better at Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas?
Both midday and evening visits are supported by the posted hours. Monday through Thursday are listed as 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5–9:30 PM; Friday is 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM; Saturday is 11:30 AM–10 PM; and Sunday is 11:30 AM–9 PM.
Is Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas good for a special occasion?
The verified dress code is casual, so it is best considered for plans where a casual setting is appropriate. For anything more specific, confirm the current experience directly with the restaurant.
What are alternatives to Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas?
Other options to compare include Jerusalem Garden Café, Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar, The Market Place, Luminosa, Rooftop Caffé. Check each venue's current hours, menu, availability before deciding.
