Diners' Choice: Asian restaurants in New York City

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Asian cuisine in New York City? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Truth Lounge Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (62)

$30 and under

Asian

Astoria

About the restaurant

Bringing good times, amazing cocktails, and authentic Asian cuisine to the heart of Queens.
Valet Parking available

Top review

Annebenanne

Dined on May 31, 2025

This is a beautiful Resturant. The food was BOMB, we loved the option to eat family style and allowed us to taste various things of the money. My favorites were the orange chicken and the rock shrimp. The customer service was amazing, the staff definitely did a great job of making us feel welcomed and catering to our needs. The ambiance was so vibey and picturesque definitely reccomend to anyone .

KYU NYC

4.7

4.7 (44)

$50 and over

Asian

NoHo

About the restaurant

Inspired by the global travels of our team of chefs and the discipline of Japanese wood-fired grilling known as yakiniku, KYU offers a rich exploration of interpretive Asian cooking. From our open kitchens, you will discover a world of expertly grilled umami-rich meats, smoke-roasted short ribs, innovative fish and beguiling vegetable preparations, hamachi Crudo, and pork belly baos, and Thai “stone pot” fried rice, along with fabulous hand-crafted cocktails and stunning signature desserts. With award-winning restaurants in Miami, New York, Las Vegas and Mexico City, KYU’s unique brand will be expanding to Los Angeles in 2025. We welcome you with open arms.

Top review

Jessica

Dined 6 days ago

So good! The cauliflower and beef short rib were amazing!

Sachi NYC

4.8

4.8 (89)

$30 and under

Asian

Murray Hill

About the restaurant

Sachi is a completely new kind of Asian bistro, offering fun and inventive interpretations of authentic Asian cuisine with a menu that features familiar and ever changing street food and classic dishes that have been elevated with the finest ingredients and reimagined with personal twists that surprise, ranging from dim sum to noodles, Grade-A sushi and sashimi, to entrees with influences and inspirations from China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore—all designed to be shared and most importantly, enjoyed.

Top review

Jessica

Dined on May 20, 2025

Great food and reasonably priced. Great service too!

Momofuku Noodle Bar - East Village

4.7

4.7 (56)

$30 and under

Asian

East Village

About the restaurant

Momofuku Noodle Bar East Village serves a constantly changing roster of noodles, steamed breads, and daily dishes. We offer reservations and also accept walk-ins. Reservations open 14 days in advance at 10 am.

Make sure to keep an eye on our website for today's menu.

Noodle Bar offers three large format meals:
Fried Chicken Meal: Two whole fried chickens (southern-style and Korean-style) served with scallion pancakes, vegetables and sauces. Available for parties of 4 to 6 people at lunch & dinner. Look for "Fried Chicken" when reserving.

Fried Chicken & Caviar: Two chickens battered and fried whole, served with caviar, chive crepes, potato chips and sauces. Available for parties of 2 to 4 people at 5pm and 8pm. Look for "Caviar/Chicken" when reserving.

Whole Suckling Pig: Whole suckling pig platter with ssäm fixings, sausage & bean stew, rice and steamed buns. Available for parties of 6 to 8 people at 5pm everyday. Look for "Suckling Pig" when reserving.

Top review

matt

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

great noods, great buns, great rice cakes-—loved eating them.

Moonstone Modern Asian Cuisine & Bar

4.7

4.7 (910)

$31 to $50

Asian

Douglaston

About the restaurant

Moonstone offers the finest dining experience in Modern Asian Fusion Cuisine in the most immaculate, elegant and modern setting.
We take great pride in creating visually striking and mouthwatering Chinese, Japanese, Dim Sum, Sushi and Asian gourmet fare. Our dishes are prepared with the freshest and highest quality ingredients along with the subtlest of seasonings under the exacting standards of our Executive Chef and our Executive Sushi Chef. Every dish is beautifully presented with the right balance of taste, texture, fragrance and color…so as to achieve a unique dining experience.
Our Bar and Lounge offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere for the enjoyment of our extensive wine, liquor and cocktail selections. All of our unique drinks are created and prepared by our in-house and critically acclaimed Master Mixologist and our Bartenders.
Our one and only goal is to provide you with the highest standard of dining excellence.

Top review

andrew

Dined on May 31, 2025

Excellent quality and quantity, I will return often

Chop Shop

4.7

4.7 (518)

$31 to $50

Asian

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Modern and cozy Chop Shop offers a sophisticated take on classic Thai, Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisines. Steps from Highline and Chelsea Galleries. Limited online dinner reservations available for parties of 2-6 guests and walk-ins always welcome. Special arrangements available for larger parties.

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AminVIP

Dined on May 30, 2025

Very good. Great service and relaxing lunch experience. A couple of the dishes were not as well seasoned as my past visit but the quality overall is excellent.

Piggyback NYC

4.6

4.6 (137)

$30 and under

Asian

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Asian inspired bar food coupled with traditional favorites making it perfect for quality shares to go around the table. Drinks range from a rotating draft list and wine selection to craft cocktail offerings.

Top review

Camille

Dined on May 21, 2025

Delicious spot! We had a great meal and drinks - truly enjoyed our entire experience there.

MoCA Asian Bistro - Queens

4.5

4.5 (300)

$30 and under

Asian

Forest Hills

About the restaurant

Founded in 2006, MoCA formed a philosophy of dining and cuisine guided by the dynamic balance between the cherished traditions of Asian cultures, with thousands of years of history, and the universally human spirit of innovation that is nourished best by these great traditions.

The name “MoCA” comes from “Modern Concept of Culinary Arts.” The MoCA team approaches cooking as an artistic endeavor, devoted to presenting modern, healthy dishes with artistic principles of color, fragrance, balance, and overall presentation.

Top review

Anuradha

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Good ambiance and fast service. Food arrived in a timely manner and the servers were great

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Momofuku Noodle Bar - Uptown

4.5

4.5 (71)

$30 and under

Asian

Midtown

About the restaurant

At this second location, David Chang rethinks his iconic noodle shop. The Columbus Circle Noodle Bar serves a constantly changing roster of noodles, steamed breads made in-house, soft serve, and daily dishes, in a sleek wood-accented space. Bar-wise, there’s a full selection of beer, wine, sake, and cocktails, with a focus on highballs. Stop by for a quick bite at the kitchen counter, or book the private dining room for a celebratory event.

Noodle Bar Uptown accepts reservations 30 days in advance starting at 10 am. Although making a reservation is recommended, walk-ins are welcome and can be accommodated at the bar or at tables if space permits.

For parties larger than 9 guests, please visit the Private Events page on our website.

Top review

Chung Hsiang

Dined 4 days ago

The food and services are all excellent! Pork belly trio is the best ❤️

BIXI

4.3

4.3 (123)

$30 and under

Asian

Harlem

About the restaurant

Located on the vibrant Frederick Douglass Boulevard, just steps from 125th Street and the legendary Apollo Theater, BIXI is a must-visit restaurant in Harlem. Enjoy a unique dining experience with Asian small plates, expertly crafted cocktails, and a warm, stylish atmosphere. Whether you're relaxing in our cozy lounge, sipping at the bar, or enjoying our heated outdoor patio, BIXI offers an unforgettable vibe.

Executive Chef Serena Bass (James Beard Award winner and former chef at The Serena Bar in The Chelsea Hotel) brings her culinary expertise and artistic vision to both our menu and our striking interior design. BIXI is also a sister restaurant to Harlem favorites Lido and The Fox.

Conveniently located near Central Park, Morningside Park, and Columbia University, BIXI is the perfect spot for locals and visitors alike.

For parties of 6 or more, please call (917) 409-0570 after 4 PM or email info@bixiharlem.com to make a reservation.

Top review

Ketechia

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

One of the best restaurant experiences I've had in a very long time.

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