10 Best Asian Restaurants In Salt Lake City, Utah

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Aarti
Aarti 
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Situated in the U.S state of Utah, the most populous and the capital city, Salt Lake City, is famed for its spiritual, historical, and natural attractions, along with providing thrilling adventures. Although this dynamic and vibrant city is known for Mormons religious center, and most of the big attractions in the city also do focus on that, there are other interesting elements in the city that set the city apart. Some of them are the Natural History Museum of Utah, State Capitol, This Is The Place Monument, and even skiing activities at the nearby resorts. Along with this, you will also find plenty of options for shopping and dining. And when it comes to dining, check out this list of the best Asian restaurants in Salt Lake City, Utah.

1. Zao Asian Cafe

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


The fast-service Asian eatery in Salt Lake City, Zao Asian Cafe is one of the popular Asian restaurants that prepare your dish in front of you to your liking. Set in a casual atmosphere, the restaurant has an array of dishes for you to choose that range from Korean, Vietnamese, and many other Asian-inspired meals. You can try the Korean tacos that are topped with your choice of veggies, meat, or tofu, or opt for the classic Vietnamese sandwiches. Zao also offers a modern dining room for you to enjoy the meal, as well as a takeaway option.

Zao Asian Cafe

Address: 400 South 639 East, Suite B, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, United States

Website: Zao Asian Cafe

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10:30am - 10pm; Sun: 11am - 9pm

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2. New Golden Dragon

Posted by The New Golden Dragon Restaurant on Friday, 1 November 2019

A popular Chinese restaurant in town, New Golden Dragon serves an array of dim sums, lunch specials, and classic dishes in a casual setting. The restaurant is known for providing quick service and tasty dishes that have certainly set a bar for the Chinese cuisine in the U.S state. New Golden Dragon creates mouth-watering fares at affordable prices and some of the best dishes here are chicken lo mein, black pepper pork chop, and Kung pow shrimp.

New Golden Dragon

Address: 1716 State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, United States

Website: New Golden Dragon

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm; Fri: 11am - 10pm; Sat: 10:30am -10pm; Sun: 10:30am - 9:30pm

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3. Sapa


Serving pan-Asian fare, Sapa specializes in Pan-Asian fare. You will get everything from drunken Thai noodles, dim sum, sashimi, to sushi. The restaurant also boasts a garden-like setting, where you can enjoy dining in the typical Vietnamese households that are 300 years old and are imported from Vietnam.

Sapa

Address: 722 State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, United States

Website: Sapa

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 9pm; Fri: 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 5pm - 10pm (closed on Sun)

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4. My Thai Asian Cuisine

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A family-owned restaurant in Salt Lake City, My Thai is a no-frills space that is known for serving an array of dishes, including budget lunch combos, curries, and spring rolls. The service is courteous, and the flavors in the dishes are bold. While here, make sure to try the pad Thai, phanaeng, fried tofu, southern Thai salad, and Pad see ew, among others. And when things get too spicy for you, you can calm your taste buds down with sweet Thai iced tea.

My Thai Asian Cuisine

Address: 1425 S 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, United States

Website: My Thai Asian Cuisine

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 8pm; Sat: 12pm - 8pm (closed on Sun)

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5. Pleiku

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Posted by Pleiku on Friday, December 21, 2018

Named after central Vietnam’s Gia Lai province, Pleiku, on Main Street once housed Cindy Lee Cafe. The interior decor and the ambiance are chic and contemporary, complete with well-done white and cream-hued walls. And talking about the Asian cuisine, try out the lettuce wraps, snowball shrimp, chow fun, chicken teriyaki, pho Tai, and avocado cucumber salad.

Pleiku

Address: 264 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, United States

Website: Pleiku

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 9pm; Fri: 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 12pm - 10pm (closed on Thu & Fri)

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6. Shanghai Cafe

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Shanghai Cafe located in Salt Lake City in Utah is a place where you can not have enough of the food. The quick-service and affordable eatery is known for serving Chinese cuisine that is famous for its vegetarian fare. The space is modern and nicely lit, along with great ventilation. Some of the signature dishes include vegetarian beef and vegetarian chicken. You can also try the chicken mu shu, chicken with corn soup, pork fried dumplings, sesame rice ball, vegetable steamed dumplings, and red bean pao.

Shanghai Cafe

Address: 145 E 1300 S #145, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, United States

Website: Shanghai Cafe

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 12:30pm - 10:30pm

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7. Full House Asian Bistro


Need a place to impress your date? This right here, Full House Asian Bistro is the place to be. This casual, low-key restaurant in the U.S state’s Salt Lake City is renowned for serving mouth-watering, fresh, and healthy fare made by the restaurant’s best chefs. Full House Asian Bistro offers outstanding dishes that are prepared using classical methods and local ingredients. The must-try dishes and crowd favorites at the restaurant include crispy Sakana, pepper mignon, salmon temaki, pink flamingo roll, chili chicken, and Kung pao beef, among others.

Full House Asian Bistro

Address: 329 State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, United States

Website: Full House Asian Bistro

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 10pm; Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 3pm - 10pm

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8. Charlie Chows Dragon Grill

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An eatery in downtown Salt Lake City, Charlie Chow’s Dragon Grill is a family-style restaurant known for serving delicious Asian food within a cozy environment. Enjoy tasting the best of Asian fares such as the freshly made dim sums, all-you-can-eat Mongolian barbecue, and a variety of seafood, meat, and vegetables. The restaurant also serves a list of imported, local, and domestic plum wine, white and red wine, beer and sake that accompany perfectly with every meal served here. You can also end your meal with a tasty chocolate mousse cake or a raspberry cheesecake.

Charlie Chows Dragon Grill

Address: 255 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, United States

Website: Charlie Chows Dragon Grill

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 4pm - 9pm

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9. Sunny's Bistro


An unpretentious Chinese eatery, Sunny’s Bistro at the Airport Inn Hotel, serves a wide range of Asian cuisines, in a neat place. The bistro provides a nice ambiance to grab a delectable breakfast, and if you are in the mood for something a little stronger, you can also opt for something from the bar. This fast-food restaurant have popular offerings such as the edamame, spicy wonton’s, tempura squid, beef soup, and more.

Sunny's Bistro

Address: 2333 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, United States

Website: Sunny’s Bistro

Opening hours: 6am - 2pm, 5pm - 10pm (daily)

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10. J. Wong's Thai & Chinese Bistro

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Serving one of the best Asian cuisines in the area, J. Wong’s Thai & Chinese Bistro is renowned for receiving several honors for its exceptional food. The restaurant features a sleek interior that exudes an elegant atmosphere, within this 100-year-old building. And for those who are in a rush, the restaurant also comes with a delivery and a takeaway option. Some of the popular dishes here include chicken drunken noodles, pad prik khing, kung pao, har gau, curry puff, and egg drop soup, among others.

J. Wong's Thai & Chinese Bistro

Address: 163 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, United States

Website: J. Wong’s Thai & Chinese Bistro

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sat: 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm; Sun: 4pm - 9pm

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Savor the best Asian food in Salt Lake City

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Because of the city’s diversity, you will find plenty of restaurants that are varied in cuisines to suit one’s taste. And if you are on a lookout for Asian restaurants in Salt Lake City, use this guide as a reference.

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Born in Mumbai and brought up in Bangalore, India, Aarti is a full-time freelance writer by profession. She is a lover of everything the ‘blue dot’ offers—world cultures, off-the-beaten tracks,...Read more

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