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Tour the world from the comfort of the Appalachian Mountains! The Charleston area offers a wide variety of international cuisine. From Mexican and Italian to Asian, Vietnamese, Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and beyond, the Capital City has the diverse tastes you crave.
Nawab Fine Indian Cuisine in Kanawha City offers a richly varied menu of meat and vegetarian dishes prepared with fresh, natural ingredients. Entrees range from grilled tandoori-style chicken to vegetables simmered in curry sauce. Customize your order by specifying the spice level as mild, medium, hot, or – for the adventurous palate – “Indian hot.”
Mi Cocina de Amor’s authentic and eclectic dishes pair well with the funky vibe of this Elk City restaurant. The mixand- match tacos are a menu favorite. Choose from fresh-prepared fillings like tequila lime-grilled chicken or beer-battered fish, and be sure to try one of the restaurant’s specialty margaritas.
The Fazio family established their cozy West Side eatery in 1950. Order a glass of wine and choose from a hearty selection of pasta dishes (prepared with homemade sauces!) and juicy steaks. You’ll soon see why Fazio’s has frequently been voted “Best Italian Restaurant in West Virginia.”
Leonoro’s Spaghetti House has been in business in the East End since 1915. The family- owned-and-operated restaurant specializes in delicious Italian entrees made fresh daily as well as casual fare like meatball sandwiches.
In the heart of downtown, Ichiban Pan-Asian Cuisine specializes in high-end sushi, steaks and seafood paired with an elegant wine and cocktail list. Stop in Bar 101 next door for a drink while you wait for your table.

Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille combines authentic Greek with classic American fare in a relaxed atmosphere. Menu favorites range from casual selections of gyros and burgers to dinner entrees of steak and seafood. Stop by for a cold beer and try the award-winning jumbo chicken wings or deep-fried feta.

Head to the Olive Tree Cafe and Catering on a Saturday evening and enjoy some live jazz music to accompany your meal. The South Charleston restaurant features a menu loaded with mouth-watering Mediterranean dishes, from stuffed grape leaves to its signature shawarma sandwich made with marinated, slow-roasted steak.

Charleston’s Chow Thai is so popular they had to expand their dining space. Enjoy freshly made pha naeng or the pad si yew — eat in, take out or have delivered to your hotel!
Tucked into an alcove in South Charleston’s Mound District, Yen’s Sandwiches brings big flavor to its tiny shop. The restaurant serves Vietnamese-style banh mi sandwiches prepared with beef, chicken or pork, along with hot pho soups. Stop by for lunch or treat yourself to a delightfully unique cold bubble tea.
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