The definitive list of where to eat Asian food in San Luis Obispo, from a white lady who loves salty things and needs to eat too much salt for her health. Asian food is my favorite way to do this. My other credentials include: throwing real, from-scr...
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Hand pulled noodles with well balanced sauces, and fall apart braised meats, all served by the kindest people who really want to make sure you’re happy. So good.
Shake Shake Fresh Noodle
Upscale ramen - ask for the spicy sauce
Nomo Domo
I've been eating here for 25+ years. Albacore tataki. Black pepper tuna roll. Albacore garlic chip roll.
Goshi | Japanese Restaurant
Shaking Beef! And the lime leaf chicken! Many kinds of steamed vegetables on the side too - carrot, zucchini, squash, broccoli, brussel sprouts, radish.
At Bites
Delicious pad thai and curries. Pumpkin curry is especially delicious in the fall!
My Thai
So many tasty yuzu dishes, and the owner/chef is quite a character!
Sushi Table San Luis Ranch Marketplace
THE WONTONS. The single most cravable dish in this town.
Sichuan Kitchen SLO
I go for the onigiri!
201 Kitchen SLO
Tasty steamed buns and other small plates. I always forget to save room for the mochi ice cream but it looks so good!
Bing's Bao Buns
The best matcha float in town, plus some amazing soups!
Typhoon
A bit out of town, but worth the drive for the delicious lumpia and combo platters. Super dog friendly as well, at the outdoor tables. Enjoyed the calamansi matcha, which was a unique fruit to try!
Lumpia Bros. Cafe
A fancy choice - mostly seafood, excellently prepared. Interesting cocktails too like a shiso smash!
Pono Pacific Kitchen
Grocery Stores
If you want to cook a wide range of Asian food at home, this is where to get your ingredients! They have Chinese, Japanese, and Thai ingredients.
Slo Asian Market (@sloasianmarket) · San Luis Obispo, CA
The spot for Philipino groceries. Also has fresh Asian vegetables delivered on Fridays.
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