The Wok

The Wok is an Asian fusion restaurant located at 912 Genesee Street in Rochester, NY, within the 19th Ward neighborhood. The family-operated establishment serves a broad range of Asian cuisines under one roof, spanning Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese traditions. The Wok offers dine-in seating, phone-ahead ordering, online ordering, and delivery, making it accessible for both sit-down meals and takeout. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday through Sunday.

The menu at The Wok covers a wide swath of Asian cooking styles, organized into distinct sections:

• Chinese dishes including General Tso's Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork, Lo Mein, and Triple Delight
• Vietnamese selections such as pho and rice noodle dishes, plus a build-your-own noodle soup option
• Thai favorites like Pad Thai, along with a dedicated Thai soup section
• Sushi and sashimi, with standard rolls, hand rolls, and specialty rolls
• Dim sum items including dumplings and spring rolls
• Bubble tea and other beverages, including beer and wine

Lunch specials are available Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The kitchen emphasizes fresh ingredients and dishes prepared to order, with customization available across the menu. A vegetarian section offers plant-based options spanning multiple cuisine styles.

The Wok has built a following around the breadth of its multi-cuisine menu — few restaurants along Genesee Street attempt to cover Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, and sushi under a single kitchen. The pho and noodle soups are among the most frequently cited draws, and the make-your-own noodle soup option gives diners control over broth, protein, and toppings. The restaurant is family-run and has maintained a consistent presence on the Genesee Street commercial corridor.

The Wok sits on Genesee Street in Rochester's 19th Ward, a mixed-use commercial corridor not far from the Brooks Landing development and the Bull's Head area at the intersection of West Main Street and Genesee Street. The University of Rochester campus is a short distance to the south, connected to the neighborhood via a pedestrian bridge over the Genesee River. Street parking is available along Genesee Street. The surrounding block includes other locally owned shops and businesses typical of this stretch of the corridor.