New York is the most populous city in the United States and over eight million people live here. Additionally, more than six million tourists visit per year. Today, we will discuss the best Asian restaurants in New York City. Mainly they are spread in Chinatown, in Manhattan, and a few more in Brooklyn. But before we go any further, let’s clear a fact - not every Asian restaurant serves Chinese food. It’s a common misconception among the non-foodies that Asian means Chinese. In fact, Asian food includes many more varieties of different origin, and even Chinese food comprises more than eight different types of cuisine. A true foodie might have known this fact, but I genuinely feel that the introduction is necessary. Our article includes Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Malay and many more flavors. Stay on this page and read about the best Asian restaurants in New York City, USA.
1. Hop Lee
Chinatown is one major attraction of Manhattan borough, but sadly not every Chinese restaurant serves authentic Chinese delicacy in this area. If you’re not in a mood of taste-testing several restaurants then Hop Lee is your hope. Only a few people understand that Chinese food contains as many as eight different cuisines. Out of these eight, Hop Lee restaurant is a prominent name for authentic Cantonese and Sichuan delicacies. The restaurant is most visited for its specialty - Peking Duck, but Kum-Wah Chicken, Lobster-Kew, Pork Ribs, and Steamed Dumplings are equally good.
Hop Lee
Address: 6 Mott St New York, NY 10013, b/t Mosco St & Park Row, Chinatown, Civic Center
Website: Hop Lee
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Average price for two people: 22-60 USD
2. Bessou
Bessou is a word of Japanese origin, which means – a holiday home. The owner of the place belongs to a traditional Japanese family, that has been running a restaurant here for over 30 years. Bessou is not a restaurant, it’s a devotion. They serve dinner, drinks, and brunch. They have numerous items on the menu and the food here is to die for. Therefore, take our advice - dine as a group and order a bunch, then share small quantities of every item with everyone in the table. For a solitary diner, we recommend ordering the Baby Tako Age, Chicken Karaage, and Beef Shortrib Oden.
Bessou
Address: 5 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012, b/t Bowery & Elizabeth St, NoHo
Website: Bessou
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm; Saturday - Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Average price for two people: 22-60 USD
3. Nyonya
Malaysian cuisine is distinctive, its multi-cultured, multi-flavored, and it’s a subject in itself. Many times it gets shaded by the Chinese food, but a true foodie knows the difference. For this purpose, we have picked ‘Nyonya’ on our Asian delicacies list. They serve different types of soups, noodles, poultry dishes, pork, vegetable, and seafood. Plus, there are casseroles and rice plates. There are even some rare Malaysian beverages and desserts. People prefer Nyonya for their Masak Shrimp, Ginger Duck, Crispy Golden Fried Squid, and the House Special Pork-Yam.
Nyonya
Address: 5323 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220, b/t 53rd St & 54th St, Borough Park
Website: Nyonya
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Average price for two people: 22-60 USD
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4. Talde
This restaurant is run by celebrity chef Dale Talde, he’s a Filipino American. However, Talde is not a regular Pinoy restaurant and there is not even a single traditional Filipino dish here. Instead, the chef has introduced a totally new culture - Filipino-American cuisine. New Yorkers are loving this fusion, they now have their very own version of some authentic Pinoy recipes. For instance, the Kare-Kare. Talde prepares Kare-Kare with beef steak in peanut sauce and Hongkong noodle. They have dubbed it Beef Shortrib Kare-Kare. The restaurant is usually filled with people, and you should expect a queue on weekends.
Talde
Address: 369 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, b/t 6th Ave & 5th Ave, South Slope, Park Slope
Website: Talde
Opening hours: Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Monday Closed
Average price for two people: 22-60 USD
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5. Zutto Japanese American Pub
Zutto serves the widest sushi and sashimi options in New York City, and along with that, the menu has a variety of appetizers and desserts. You will also have some authentic delicacies like the Japanese fried chicken, short ribs and pork belly. You can still visit this place if you’re tight on budget as their ramen is the cheapest on the menu. The ramen alone has more than 10 varieties excluding the diverse soup and topping selection. Zutto also features a great variety of drinks, from beer to wine, and rum to whiskey, everything is in-house. Most brands are international, but you will certainly find some Asian drinks as well.
Zutto Japanese American Pub
Address: 77 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013, b/t Worth St & Harrison St, TriBeCa
Website: Zutto Japanese American Pub
Opening hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30 am - 10:00 pm, Friday 11:30 am - 11:00 pm, Saturday 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Sun 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Average price for two people: 22-60 USD
6. Ramen Ishida
As the name indicates, this is primarily a ramen eatery. This place also specializes in ramen preparation. Everything they serve is organic, from the vegetable to the herbs, and also numerous condiments, each item is hand-picked. The vegetables are sourced from the organic farms of New York, and flavoring condiments are from Japan. There are varieties of ramen, which includes vegetable, mushroom, chicken, mackerel, pork, and such other things. Diners have the option to personalize their soup and toppings, along with that, appetizer and salads are also available. Ramen Idisha also holds a small drinks corner, which includes Asian alcoholic drinks, fizzy drinks, and tea.
Ramen Ishida
Address: 122 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002, b/t Rivington St & Delancey St, Lower East Side
Website: Ramen Ishida
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Average price for two people: 22-60 USD
7. Lovely Day
The first thing to declare about this eatery is, that it’s Thai but it’s run by a non-Asian. You can call it non-authentic but it’s still a good try. We see a fusion of American flavors here. The place has dim lights, and ambiance sometimes get buzzy as the restaurant includes a bar, and everyone sits together. For the first timers, we recommend ordering Pad See Ew, Ginger Fried Chicken, and the Spicy Green Curry. Once you get accustomed, try the many varieties of brunch, lunch, and dinner items. Lovely Day also serves a variety of Asian cocktails, nondrinkers can try hot and iced drinks.
Lovely Day
Address: 196 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10012, b/t Prince St & Spring St, Nolita
Website: Lovely Day
Opening hours: Monday - Thursday, Sunday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm, Friday - Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Average price for two people: 22-60 USD
8. Tuome
This restaurant is run by a Chinese-American chef. He was an accountant in the beginning but gave up everything to pursue his passion for cooking. All happened for good because ‘Tuome’ is a renowned name in Chinese cuisine today. It is also said that this chef has terrific control over spices, texture, and contrast of the food. The menu has a limited option, mainly you will get chicken, snow crab, wagyu and pork. But you can trust this place for the excellent Asian dining experience. Tuome also serves appetizers, sides, drinks and also Asian cocktails.
Tuome
Address: 536 E 5th St, New York, NY 10009, b/t Avenue B & Avenue A, East Village, Alphabet City
Website: Tuome
Opening hours: Monday - Thursday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday - Saturday 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Sunday closed
Average price for two people: 62-120 USD
9. Chop Shop II
Chop shop is a comprehensive Asian delight, it brings together Chinese, Taiwanese and Thai cuisines. And if you’re still unsure about where to go, you can head to Chop Shop and select a variety of Asian delicacy in a single menu. They have two places in the Manhattan by the same name, the address written here is their second dining in Flatiron building on Fifth Avenue. Chop Shop serves, lunch, dinner, and drinks, and also features take-out facilities.
Chop Shop II
Address: 41 W 24th St, New York, NY 10010, b/t Broadway & S Park Ave, Flatiron
Website: Chop Shop II
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Average price for two people: 22-60 USD
10. Khe-Yo
Our final option on the list is a Lao eatery. Lao cuisine comes from Laos and northern Thailand. The chef at Khe-Yo is also its owner, and he is seriously concerned about the sourcing of his stuff. So serious that Khe-yo has a total of seven permanent purveyors for sourcing vegetable, meats, and seafood. This is to ensure that diners will always get the same quality every time. The menu has a Lao-specialized dinner, lunch and brunch recipes. They also feature an extensive beverage program, which notably includes Lao drinks. Khe-yo also provides private dining, catering arrangements, and delivery service.
Khe-Yo
Address: 157 Duane St, New York, NY 10013, b/t Broadway & Hudson St, TriBeCa
Website: Khe-Yo
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 11:30 pm - 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Average price for two people: 62-120 USD
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We sincerely hope that our list will be helpful. Even if it’s not that useful today, you might have learned a new fact, that not every Asian restaurant is run by a Chinese, and the Chinese cuisine also has sub-categories too. Click the related links on this page and know what more can you do in New York and vicinity.
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