With the addition of a plethora of new restaurants serving Asian food in the Chippewa Valley in 2021, the competition was firece in this year's poll. Egg Roll Plus (1611 Bellinger St., Eau Claire) continues to impress locals with its hybrid Asian cuisine, including Hmong, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese eats, earning it the top spot this year. Try their quality pho, curry, stir fry, and – of course – egg rolls! Tokyo Japanese Restaurant (2426 London Road, Eau Claire), an Eau Claire staple since 1988, continues to create authentic Japanese cuisine using their teppanyaki-style grill. If you’re looking for authentic Thai, Thai Orchid (203 N. Barstow St., Eau Claire) is the place to go. You can’t go wrong with the Thai iced tea! All three locations are sure to satisfy your hunger for great Asian food eats in the Chippewa Valley. — Stephanie Nesja