Google Texas and you’ll find that the state is synonymous with its iconic food offerings. Think of Texas and you immediately think of dry-rubbed briskets, juicy steaks, signature barbecue sauces, and a plateful of heaping side dishes. Not to mention the chili, the chicken fried steaks, quesos, and breakfast tacos. But Fort Worth, Texas will surprise you with the diversity it can offer. This fifth-largest city of Texas which is home to more than 800,000 residents sees a healthy number of tourists and travelers making their way. You’ll be surprised at the Asian flavors abound in Fort Worth. Try out some of these eclectic Asian offerings right in the heart of Fort Worth on days when Tex-Mex or American barbecue is not your thing, and you’ll see there’s more to Texas than what meets the eye. Try out some of these eclectic oriental offerings with these best Asian restaurants in Fort Worth, Texas.
1. Pan Asia Cuisine
Feel like going for Chinese, Japanese, or Thai? Or what about a little bit of everything? For the times when you just can’t choose between sushi and pad thai, Pan Asia Cuisine has a little bit of everything for the eclectic eater. Try Pan Asia recommendations such as the Happy Family, a combination of chicken, beef, scallop, shrimp, and crab meat. Another specialty is their grilled salmon, which is fresh fish fillet with some jalapeno basil sauce. All Pan Asia recommendations come with a side of egg roll, steamed rice, fried rice, or brown rice. Because, you know, it’s not an Asian meal without a bit of carbo-loading.
Pan Asia Cuisine
Address: 5913 Donnelly Ave #121 Fort Worth, TX 76107
Website: Pan Asia Cuisine
Opening hours: 11am - 9:30pm (daily)
2. Tang's Pacific Bistro
In 1979, the patriarch of the Tang family from Taiwan was given an opportunity to be the head chef of a restaurant in California. He moved his entire family to the US and eventually wound up in Texas where he opened up his own place. Since then, Tang’s Pacific Bistro has been one of Fort Worth’s favorites for delicious sushi and specialities like beef with scallops, cream pecan prawn, and house special chicken, their most popular dish. Have a drink at the bar while you’re at it.
Tang's Pacific Bistro
Address: Ste 237 8653 N Beach St Fort Worth, TX 76244
Website: Tang’s Pacific Bistro
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm
3. Happy Bowl Asian Restaurant
Happy Bowl Asian Restaurant or Happy Bowl Thai Restaurant is the definition of comfort food especially if you’re into greasy, shrimp-dominated dishes that are just too tasty to pass up. They’re especially known for their lunch specials like hot and spicy kung pao, pad woonsen, and a selection of curries – red, green, yellow, massaman, and panang. All these are served with fried rice, an egg roll, and the soup of the day. Sound like a good deal? We definitely think so.
Happy Bowl Asian Restaurant
Address: 8149 White Settlement Road, White Settlement, TX 76108
Website: Happy Bowl Asian Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 10pm; Sat: 11am - 9pm (closed on Sun)
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4. P.F. Chang's
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
From happy hour menus to catering to takeout, P.F Chang’s encourages you to “Choose Your Experience.” With diverse Asian-inspired dishes such as Vietnamese soups, Chinese dim sum, and hand-rolled sushi, P.F. Chang’s believe in one philosophy to tie their diverse food choices: freshness. They make food from scratch everyday which they call “Farm to Wok”. When you’re here, don’t forget to try the Chang’s Lettuce Wraps, a dish that they’ve been serving since the conception of their first menu.
P.F. Chang's
Address: 400 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, United States
Website: P.F. Chang’s
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)
5. Taste of Asia Asian Restaurant
Taste of Asia is one of those restaurants that never goes out of style. Started by founders Derek and Jennifer Kan, Taste of Asia has a hodgepodge of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese dishes fused with American inspirations. Try their Alaskan roll and the garlic green bean chicken. Also try their lunch specials to sample good old Asian favorites like chow mein, kung pao, tempura, and more, all served with an egg roll and rice.
Taste of Asia Asian Restaurant
Address: 4484 Bryant Irvin Rd #101, Fort Worth, TX 76132, United States
Website: Taste of Asia Asian Restaurant
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm
6. Asia Bowl and Grill
While Asian dishes are widely interpreted and often adapted, Asia Bowl and Grill tries to stay as true to the country of its source as possible with many of its dishes. Try their har gow and coconut shrimp, as well as veggie favorites like sambal green beans and Malaysian coconut veggie curry.
Asia Bowl and Grill
Address: 2400 Lands End Blvd Fort Worth, Texas 76116
Website: Asia Bowl and Grill
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 9:30pm
7. Cannon Chinese Kitchen
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One of the best Asian restaurants in Fort Worth with the most charming ambiance is Cannon Chinese Kitchen. Set in a restored 1930s home, Cannon Chinese Kitchen is a great place to hang out with friends over freshly-cooked Chinese favorites like Taiwanese chicken pieces, Chinese sausage, and kung pao chicken. Don’t forget to pair your hearty meals with a fruity cocktail!
Cannon Chinese Kitchen
Address: 304 W Cannon St., Ft. Worth, Tx 76104
Website: Cannon Chinese Kitchen
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 9pm; Fri: 11am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 5pm - 10pm; Mon: 5pm - 9pm (closed on Sun)
8. Malai Kitchen
Husband-and-wife team Braden and Yasmin Wages traveled through Vietnam and Thailand for years. The result of their wandering is Malai Kitchen, a modern take on both of these country’s cuisines. Providing healthier alternatives though, Chef Braden only uses lean protein such as seafood, chicken, and beef tenderloin. Make sure to try their tom kha ga and Jungle Curry Hotpot.
Malai Kitchen
Address: 5289 Monahans Avenue, Ft. Worth, Tx 76104
Website: Malai Kitchen
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm
9. Sikhai Thai Lao Restaurant & Boba Shop & Pho
Cuisine from Laos is an underappreciated part of Asian cuisine. But at Sikhai Thai Lao Restaurant, it’s celebrated through dishes like Laos sausage, yum neur, and larb beef. Since most of these are spicy, pair them with sweet Thai iced milk tea and iced milk coffee.
Sikhai Thai Lao Restaurant & Boba Tea & Pho
Address: 3301 NE 28th Street, Ft. Worth, Tx 76104
Website: Sikhai Thai Lao Restaurant & Boba Tea & Pho
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 10am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 10am - 9:30pm
10. Le's Wok
The name spells out its specialty. Anything that you can make with the magical wok, chances are Le’s Wok does it. From comforting fried rice to chow mein, Le’s can give all this, plus a side of crispy noodles, bamboo shoots, cabbage, and bean sprouts. What’s not to like if you’re looking for something familiar and easy?
Le's Wok
Address: 812 W Rosedale St., Ft. Worth, Tx 76104
Website: Le’s Wok
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 9pm (closed on Sun)
The best-kept secret Asian flavors in the heart of The Lone Star State
There you have it. These are Fort Worth’s best-kept secrets. Don’t forget to drown it all down with some Dr. Pepper or some sweet tea. And if you’ve got a little room for dessert, try out the Texan kolaches or make your way to the corner for some pecan pie. Whatever the case, Texas is a fun state full of great food traditions but also constantly evolving with every bite. Make sure you try some of these new breeds of Asian flavors if you ever catch yourself in The Lone Star State.
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