With an increase of trendy bubble tea shops and Korean barbecue restaurants, culinary adventurers will enjoy the new and exciting Asian dishes to try in the Queen City.
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Japanese
Vietnamese
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Chinese
This modern Chinese restaurant opened in 1993 and has been serving authentic dishes like moo shu pork, chicken lo mein and Hunan beef. Immediately upon entering Baoding, your eyes are drawn to a lit-up bar with a beautiful neon tree. Besides the uniq...
Baoding Restaurant
After growing up in Hong Kong, the owners at Open Rice wanted to bring Cantonese dishes, such as char siu, Cantonese-style roasted duck, bubble waffles and milk tea, to the Queen City. There is something for everyone to enjoy, from traditional street...
Home — Open Rice Midtown Metropolitan
Sun's Kitchen is best known for authentic, homestyle Chinese food. Owner, Brian Sun, grew up in Beijing, surrounded by the sights and smells of Chinese street food culture, before bringing his love of food to Charlotte. With dishes like sesame noodle...
Sun's Kitchen 老孫家
Local favorite Taste of SHU may have a new name, but the restaurant, now called Riceblossom, still serves many of its most popular dishes. With a focus on Chinese Szechuan food, a style of Chinese cuisine originating from the Sichuan province, custom...
川王府 Riceblossom: Authentic Chinese Cuisine (Taste of SHU)
Japanese
Located in AvidXchange Music Factory, Bocao features specialty cocktails and fusion sushi with an ever-changing menu of weekend specials. Enjoy live music in a vibrant lounge atmosphere, perfect for a night out before or after a show at The Fillmore,...
Bocao Sushi
Sitting on the edge of Uptown, enjoy a unison word of welcome as you enter JINYA’s exposed-brick dining room accented by an expressive mural. The restaurant specializes in richly flavored ramen that’s been slowly simmered for more than 20 hours. Deta...
JINYA Ramen Bar
With all products imported from Uji, Japan, Hawaii-based Matcha Cafe Maiko offers shaved ice, soft serve, matcha parfaits and other sweets that make for a unique dessert bar in the heart of The Arboretum Shopping Center. Elevate your ice cream experi...
Matcha Cafe Maiko
Menya Daruma specializes in handmade Japanese noodle dishes, such as ramen and soba. Take a seat at the counter, overlooking the open kitchen, to watch as the house-made noodles and broths are prepared right in front of you. In addition to comforting...
Menya Daruma
Don’t let the name fool you, New Zealand Cafe is a sushi gem located in Matthews. The sushi bar and the specialty rolls are customer favorites, but the restaurant also offers bento boxes, grilled seafood and hibachi steak. Call ahead for pick-up orde...
New Zealand Cafe
Red Sake has been serving signature sushi rolls, main entrees and noodle dishes to the Ballantyne community since March 2020. Sushi lovers will delight in the array of specialty and signature rolls, including the Truffle & Lotus roll with eel, av...
Red Sake
Coming to Charlotte by way of the eponymous Los Angeles neighborhood, Silverlake Ramen specializes in traditional ramen made with fresh ingredients. Order a filling bowl of classic or spicy tonkotsu ramen. Or indulge in Japanese-style fried chicken, ...
Silverlake Ramen
Owners Tony Yum and Rosena Tong had a dream to bring the taste of Japan to Charlotte. Hence, the name “YUME,” which means “dream” in Japanese. From a sip of Hibiki whisky to a bowl of traditional tonkotsu ramen, yakitori or a beautiful platter of sus...
YUME Ramen Sushi & Bar
Zukku Sushi CLT in Optimist Hall allows diners to craft sushi burritos, rolls and poke bowls with an array of ingredients. Or order curated menu items unique to this location like the Optimist Roll. The food stall features Japanese starters, such as ...
Zukku Sushi
Vietnamese
Family owned, Doan’s Vietnamese Cuisine is a casual and cozy spot that offers Southern Vietnamese-style pho and other East Asian eats. Indulge in popular, authentic Vietnamese dishes, such as a Vietnamese yellow pancake stuffed with shrimp, chicken a...
Doan's Vietnamese Cuisine
This is hands down one of Charlotte’s most beloved Vietnamese establishments. Owner Dan Nguyen and her staff are known for putting love into every dish. A customer favorite is the #45, a vermicelli bowl with a combination of charbroiled pork, shrimp,...
Lang Van
Known as the Vietnamese noodle soup destination, this spot offers a wide variety of pho and other rice and vermicelli dishes. Pho Hoa’s signature broth is made from locally sourced produce and spices to create the perfect, warm bowl of pho. Devour a ...
PHO HOA NOODLE SOUP - Updated March 2024
In a small strip of shops located on North Davidson Street, next to Cordelia Park and accessible via the Sugar Creek Greenway, Pho @ NoDa brings Vietnamese cuisine to the Mill District. The menu is reminiscent of authentic Vietnamese street food, bur...
Phở @ NoDa
Indian
Chaat ‘n’ Dosa is a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant with a mix of Northern and Southern Indian flavors. This is a great place to go with friends and share multiple dishes, ordering pretty much everything on the menu. Chaats, Indian street food dish...
Chaat N Dosa - NC - Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant
Located right off of East Boulevard in a historic bungalow, this Indian restaurant is the perfect place for date night. Copper offers a modern dining experience with bold Indian flavors. Start your meal with an order of savory vegetable samosas befor...
Copper Restaurant – Modern Indian Cuisine
Owners Chuda and Nara Dhimal opened their first restaurant, The King of Spicy, in 2015 before starting their next venture, Curry Gate. It’s not uncommon to find a line of hungry diners, eagerly awaiting the Nepalese and Indian cuisine. The Dhimals sh...
CURRY GATE
Korean
Diners have the option to choose from the highest quality of Korean barbecue meats with a grill-at-your-table experience. In addition to the tabletop barbecue, the menu also includes options like bibimbap and bulgogi stew, . Ask about the Whole Cow S...
MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Charlotte
At Pepero Korean Restaurant, guests can enjoy a full menu of authentic Korean dishes. From starters like yaki mandu Korean dumplings and seafood pancakes to beef bulgogi, casseroles and noodle entrees, there are plenty of tasty items to choose from.
Pepero
This family and locally owned Korean restaurant, established in 1996, offers authentic Korean food. Choi’s Korea and Wing has vegetarian- and gluten-free dishes to accommodate guests with dietary restrictions. Customer favorites include bulgogi, spic...
Choi's Korea & Wing
Thai
If you’re looking for Thai street food, Rai Lay should be at the top of your list. Since pad thai is one of the most popular Thai dishes, Rai Lay dishes out two different versions: pad thai and crispy pad thai. Inside, you’ll find a full bar with spe...
Rai Lay Thai south Blvd
Over the last 20 years, Thai House in Charlotte has worked hard to deliver the best dining experience for locals and visitors. Set to the soundtrack of calming Thai music, the restaurant offers daily lunch specials that are served with soup and a fri...