Best Asian Restaurants in Charlotte, NC
Discover Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Korean restaurants across Charlotte, from sushi bars and noodle counters to hibachi steakhouses, neighborhood takeout spots, and Korean barbecue.
Charlotte loves its food, and Asian restaurants are a big part of what makes dining around the city so interesting. There are traditional Japanese hibachi steakhouses, sushi counters, Vietnamese noodle shops, Chinese takeout restaurants, Thai kitchens, and Korean barbecue spots spread across neighborhoods from Uptown and South End to Ayrsley, Steele Creek, Elizabeth, and beyond. Whether you are looking for a familiar restaurant or something you have never tried, Charlotte gives you plenty of options.
Charlotte also has a substantial Asian community. According to Neilsberg Research, U.S. Census estimates place the Asian population across Charlotte ZIP codes at nearly 70,000 residents, representing roughly 7% of the city's population. That community includes people with many different cultural backgrounds, food traditions, and family histories. Asian cuisine is far too diverse to define by a handful of dishes, and Charlotte's restaurants reflect some of that variety.
You might wonder why we are not including Indian restaurants or Middle Eastern food in this guide. Those cuisines deserve more than a passing mention, and we plan to cover them in their own articles. You can find those and other dining articles in our Restaurant Guides as we publish them. For now, we are focusing on Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean, and related Asian dining concepts.
We know there are hundreds of worthy Asian restaurants around Charlotte, and this is only a starting point. Food is personal. One person's favorite sushi roll, bowl of pho, or plate of fried rice might be completely different from someone else's. We have our own tastes, too, but that is not what this guide is about. These restaurants are not ranked. Our goal is discovery, using local knowledge, research, and information about the restaurants themselves rather than declaring winners. We will continue adding places as Charlotte readers tell us which restaurants they think belong here.
Discover the Best Asian Restaurants In Charlotte
Looking for hibachi, ramen, Korean barbecue, Thai curry, sushi, or Vietnamese food? Browse the restaurants below for an overview of their menus and dining styles. Each listing includes a photograph, location map, and available restaurant information to help you decide where to go.
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About this guide: Charlotte Vibes selected these restaurants using local knowledge, original photography, publicly available menus, business information, and local dining discussions. This is not a ranking, a paid-placement list, or a claim that we have personally eaten at every restaurant featured. Detailed experiences and editorial opinions belong in our individual restaurant reviews. Menus, hours, and business details can change, so confirm information before visiting.
Kabuto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Kabuto brings the traditional Japanese steakhouse experience to the Pineville-Matthews Road area. Instead of waiting for a meal to arrive from the kitchen, guests sit around a hibachi grill while a chef prepares steak, shrimp, chicken, vegetables, and other selections directly in front of them. The cooking performance is part of the meal, making it a different experience from a typical sushi restaurant or takeout counter. Kabuto also offers sushi, sashimi, appetizers, and a bar menu for guests who would rather skip the grill. Its table-service format is particularly suited to groups and celebrations, although couples and smaller parties can enjoy the same style of dining.
Address: 7724-B Pineville-Matthews Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226
Phone: (704) 542-3400
Cuisine: Japanese hibachi, sushi, and steakhouse
Zen Bowl Asian Fusion
Zen Bowl Asian Fusion offers a broad mix of Asian-inspired dishes in South End. Its menu includes customizable poke bowls, Korean-style chicken wings, noodle dishes, dumplings, and familiar rice-based entrees. The selection makes it possible for one person to order a lighter bowl while someone else chooses a plate of wings or noodles. Dishes such as jajangmyeon, Korean-style black bean noodles, help distinguish the restaurant from places that focus exclusively on sushi or hibachi. Located on Camden Road, Zen Bowl fits into South End's mix of restaurants, shops, and neighborhood businesses. It is a casual dining option with several different approaches to Asian food under one roof.
Address: 1750 Camden Rd., Suite G, Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 817-7222
Cuisine: Asian fusion, poke, Korean-style wings, and noodles
MOA Korean BBQ & Bar
MOA Korean BBQ & Bar introduces a more upscale Korean barbecue experience to Uptown Charlotte. The restaurant centers on tabletop grilling, with premium cuts of beef, pork, and other proteins prepared in front of guests. Servers can help handle the grilling, allowing diners to focus on the meal and the accompanying Korean side dishes, known as banchan. Beyond barbecue, MOA serves Korean dishes such as bibimbap, japchae, and stews. Its dining room, bar, and wine program give it a different atmosphere from a quick-service restaurant. The South Tryon Street location makes Korean barbecue accessible in the heart of Charlotte's business and entertainment district.
Address: 128 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: (704) 503-9412
Cuisine: Korean barbecue and Korean specialties
Hasaki Grill & Sushi
Hasaki Grill & Sushi is a Japanese restaurant on South Church Street in Uptown Charlotte. The menu brings together sushi rolls, nigiri, hibachi plates, teriyaki dishes, noodles, and appetizers. That combination gives diners several options whether they prefer raw seafood or a fully cooked meal. The restaurant serves familiar choices such as hibachi chicken, steak and shrimp combinations, and specialty sushi rolls. Its Uptown location places it close to offices, hotels, and major downtown attractions, making it convenient for business lunches and casual dinners. Hasaki also offers takeout, which provides another option for people working or staying in the center city.
Address: 440 S. Church St., Suite 104, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: (980) 819-9580
Cuisine: Japanese sushi, hibachi, and teriyaki
Tora Sushi & Bar
Tora Sushi & Bar adds another Japanese dining option to the West Morehead Street corridor near Uptown. The restaurant emphasizes sushi and Japanese dishes, with rolls, sashimi, bento selections, appetizers, and a beverage menu. Its presentation leans toward a sit-down sushi bar rather than an express hibachi counter. The menu gives guests room to order a selection of smaller dishes or choose a more substantial meal. Tora's location near the edge of Uptown also places it within reach of nearby offices and residential neighborhoods. For anyone exploring Charlotte's Japanese restaurants, it offers another setting and menu style to consider beyond the city's larger sushi chains.
Address: 1213 W. Morehead St., Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone: (704) 919-0225
Cuisine: Japanese sushi, sashimi, and bento
Akahana Asian Bistro
Akahana Asian Bistro offers Japanese and broader Asian cuisine from its location on The Plaza. Sushi is a substantial part of the menu, including traditional rolls, specialty maki, sashimi, and sushi platters. There are also Vietnamese-style pho, vermicelli dishes, curries, rice plates, stir-fried noodles, and appetizers. That variety makes Akahana different from restaurants built around just one Asian cooking tradition. Located near Plaza Midwood, it provides a dining option for people exploring the surrounding neighborhood or looking for takeout. The menu is particularly useful when a group wants sushi alongside noodle soups or cooked Asian entrees.
Address: 1308 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
Phone: (704) 817-9365
Cuisine: Japanese sushi and Asian fusion
Pho Ngon Vietnamese Cuisine
Pho Ngon brings Vietnamese cooking to Ayrsley Town Boulevard in southwest Charlotte. The restaurant's menu centers on pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup traditionally served with broth, rice noodles, herbs, and a choice of meat or other ingredients. Vietnamese restaurants often offer much more than pho, and Pho Ngon also provides dishes suited to diners looking for rice plates, noodles, and appetizers. Its Ayrsley location makes it convenient for people living around Steele Creek, Whitehall, and the surrounding southwest Charlotte communities. For anyone becoming familiar with Vietnamese food, a restaurant such as Pho Ngon is a place to explore the differences between broth-based noodle dishes and other traditional Vietnamese meals.
Address: 2215 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone: (704) 900-6319
Cuisine: Vietnamese pho and traditional dishes
Sushi Naru Pho
Sushi Naru Pho brings Japanese sushi and Vietnamese-inspired dishes together on South Tryon Street in Steele Creek. Its name reflects the menu's two major attractions, although the restaurant offers additional choices beyond sushi rolls and pho. Diners can explore specialty rolls, noodle soups, hot dishes, and other Asian-fusion selections. The combination makes it possible for someone to order sushi while another person chooses a bowl of pho or a cooked entree. Located in a busy South Tryon Street commercial area, Sushi Naru Pho is convenient for southwest Charlotte residents looking for different Asian dishes without choosing between separate restaurants.
Address: 8943 S. Tryon St., Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone: (704) 910-0907
Cuisine: Sushi, Vietnamese pho, and Asian fusion
JINYA Ramen Bar
JINYA Ramen Bar specializes in Japanese ramen, making it a different experience from the sushi and hibachi restaurants found around Charlotte. The menu focuses on bowls of noodles served in carefully developed broths, including pork-based tonkotsu options, spicy variations, and plant-based choices. Customers can customize bowls with toppings such as seasoned eggs, vegetables, and proteins. JINYA also serves Japanese small plates and other dishes that can be ordered alongside ramen. Charlotte has locations in Uptown and SouthPark. We are featuring the Uptown restaurant at Ally Charlotte Center, which provides another dining option for downtown workers, residents, and visitors.
Address: 601 S. Tryon St., Unit 132, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: (704) 817-7911
Cuisine: Japanese ramen and small plates
MAI Japanese Restaurant
MAI Japanese Restaurant has a menu built around sushi, hibachi dishes, and familiar Japanese restaurant selections. Located in the Ayrsley area, MAI offers sushi rolls, nigiri, appetizers, fried rice, and combinations featuring chicken, steak, shrimp, and other proteins. Its hot menu includes hibachi plates served with vegetables and rice, while the sushi menu gives diners an alternative to cooked entrees. The restaurant's casual setup works for a regular lunch or dinner, and the Ayrsley location places it near offices, apartments, shops, and entertainment. MAI is another option for southwest Charlotte diners who enjoy having sushi and traditional hibachi choices available in the same restaurant.
Address: 2215 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone: (704) 499-9005
Cuisine: Japanese sushi, hibachi, and fried rice
Yummy Sushi & Hibachi House
Yummy Sushi & Hibachi House offers an all-you-can-eat sushi experience on South Boulevard. Unlike a traditional Chinese buffet where customers fill their plates from a serving line, its sushi-focused format uses made-to-order selections. The concept lets guests choose from different rolls and supporting menu items according to the restaurant's current dining rules. Sushi and hibachi are both part of the restaurant's identity, providing options for people who prefer rolls and those looking for cooked Japanese-style food. Located along the South Boulevard dining corridor, Yummy provides another approach to sushi dining in Charlotte. Check its current menu and ordering policies before visiting, since all-you-can-eat formats can vary.
Address: 5933 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: (980) 201-9993
Cuisine: Japanese sushi and hibachi
Pho Van Vietnamese Cuisine
Pho Van Vietnamese Cuisine serves a substantial selection of Vietnamese dishes from its South Boulevard location. Pho is central to the menu, with different combinations of beef, noodles, broth, and traditional garnishes. The restaurant also offers dishes such as bún bò Huế, a spicy noodle soup associated with central Vietnam, grilled meat over vermicelli, broken rice plates, fresh rolls, and bánh mì sandwiches. That variety gives diners an introduction to several styles of Vietnamese cooking rather than just one type of noodle soup. Pho Van is located along a stretch of South Boulevard with numerous international restaurants and businesses, making it a useful stop when exploring Charlotte's Vietnamese food options.
Address: 5615 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: (704) 910-0169
Cuisine: Vietnamese pho, noodle soups, and rice dishes
Ho Ho Cherry House
Ho Ho Cherry House is an established Chinese restaurant on East Seventh Street in Charlotte's Elizabeth neighborhood. The menu focuses on familiar Chinese-American dishes, including fried rice, lo mein, chicken entrees, appetizers, and combination-style meals. Sesame chicken, General Tso's chicken, and other takeout favorites are among the types of dishes associated with its menu. Rather than an elaborate dining experience built around a chef's performance or a specialty sushi counter, Ho Ho Cherry House serves the kind of neighborhood Chinese food people often look for when ordering lunch or dinner to take home. Its location also gives Elizabeth residents a long-standing option close to home.
Address: 2001 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: (704) 376-0880
Cuisine: Chinese and Chinese-American classics
Menya Daruma
Menya Daruma brings a noodle-focused Japanese dining experience to Elizabeth. Originally introduced as Menya Noodle Counter, the restaurant now operates under the Menya Daruma name. The kitchen emphasizes house-made noodles, carefully prepared broths, and Japanese ingredients, with ramen and other noodle dishes forming the foundation of its menu. Customers can explore different broth and noodle preparations alongside small plates such as gyoza and karaage. This is a more specialized restaurant than places that offer sushi, hibachi, Chinese dishes, and Thai curries together. Its East Seventh Street location also makes it convenient for people exploring Elizabeth and nearby neighborhoods, with parking information available on the restaurant's website.
Address: 1941 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204
Cuisine: Japanese ramen and house-made noodles
Doan's Vietnamese Cuisine
Doan's Vietnamese Cuisine adds another traditional Vietnamese restaurant to South Boulevard. The menu includes pho, rice plates, vermicelli bowls, and other Vietnamese dishes built around noodles, vegetables, herbs, and different proteins. Diners exploring Vietnamese food can find familiar options such as beef and chicken pho alongside dishes that provide a different combination of flavors and textures. Lemongrass tofu and other vegetarian-friendly choices also appear in restaurant menu discussions. Doan's is the type of restaurant where the menu offers plenty beyond the best-known Vietnamese noodle soup. Its South Boulevard address also places it near other Asian restaurants, making this corridor particularly interesting for anyone exploring Charlotte's international food scene.
Address: 5937 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: (704) 733-9077
Cuisine: Vietnamese pho, rice plates, and vermicelli
Tokyo Kitchen Hibachi Express
Tokyo Kitchen Hibachi Express brings the familiar Japanese hibachi meal into a faster counter-service format. Opened in Charlotte in 2025, the restaurant specializes in hibachi combinations with proteins such as chicken, steak, shrimp, and salmon, served with rice and vegetables. Unlike a traditional hibachi steakhouse, guests do not need to sit around a shared grill and wait for a tableside cooking performance. Instead, the focus is on ordering an individual meal for lunch, dinner, or takeout. Tokyo Kitchen is located on South Tryon Street in southwest Charlotte, making it another option for Steele Creek residents who want hibachi without planning a longer restaurant visit.
Address: 9124 S. Tryon St., Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone: (980) 207-3656
Cuisine: Japanese express hibachi and rice plates
Fortune Cookie II
Fortune Cookie II is a Chinese restaurant on South Tryon Street in Steele Creek. Its menu centers on familiar Chinese-American takeout dishes, including fried rice, lo mein, egg foo young, chicken entrees, beef and seafood combinations, vegetables, and appetizers. Rather than concentrating on one regional Chinese cooking tradition, the restaurant offers the broad selection commonly associated with neighborhood Chinese restaurants. That makes it a straightforward option for diners who already know what they want or families ordering different meals. Fortune Cookie II also provides online ordering. It is distinct from similarly named Chinese restaurants elsewhere in Charlotte, so make sure you are looking at the South Tryon Street location.
Address: 8943 S. Tryon St., Suite Q, Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone: (704) 504-8188
Cuisine: Chinese takeout and Chinese-American dishes
China Town
China Town is a Chinese restaurant on South Tryon Street in southwest Charlotte, serving the Steele Creek area. Its menu follows the familiar neighborhood Chinese restaurant format, with options such as fried rice, lo mein, chicken, beef, seafood, vegetable dishes, and combination meals. Located at 13000 South Tryon Street, China Town adds another Chinese dining option to the busy corridor connecting Steele Creek with surrounding southwest Charlotte communities.
Jasmine Buffet
Jasmine Buffet is a large Asian buffet restaurant on Westinghouse Boulevard in southwest Charlotte. Its format differs from the city's sushi counters, Vietnamese noodle shops, and sit-down Korean barbecue restaurants. Guests can choose from a broad selection of Chinese and Japanese-inspired dishes, along with sushi, salads, desserts, and other items. Jasmine also features a hibachi area where diners can select ingredients to be cooked. The variety means people dining together can build very different meals without ordering from a conventional menu. Located near the South Tryon Street and Westinghouse Boulevard commercial corridors, Jasmine Buffet provides another option for groups interested in buffet-style Asian dining.
Address: 2305 Westinghouse Blvd., Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28273
Phone: (704) 588-1688
Cuisine: Asian buffet, sushi, and hibachi
Saigon Palace
Saigon Palace has been serving Vietnamese food in Charlotte since 2002, making it one of the longer-established restaurants on this guide. The restaurant is located on South Boulevard and offers a traditional Vietnamese menu with noodle soups, rice dishes, appetizers, and other specialties. Its years in business connect it to an earlier chapter of Charlotte's growing international restaurant scene. Rather than focusing on a single signature dish, Saigon Palace provides an opportunity to explore several types of Vietnamese cooking in one place. The restaurant previously offered a Sunday buffet, but that service has been discontinued, so diners should use its current menu and service information when planning a visit.
Address: 5215 South Blvd., Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: (704) 529-0098
Cuisine: Traditional Vietnamese cuisine
Aroy Thai
Aroy Thai brings Thai cuisine to East Independence Boulevard in east Charlotte. The restaurant's menu includes familiar Thai favorites such as pad Thai, drunken noodles, fried rice, stir-fried dishes, soups, and curries. Thai food offers a different combination of ingredients and preparation methods from the Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean restaurants included elsewhere in this guide. Dishes can feature ingredients such as Thai basil, coconut milk, lemongrass, chilies, and other aromatics, depending on the recipe. Aroy Thai's location along Independence Boulevard makes it accessible to residents of east Charlotte and nearby communities. Diners can explore its menu online before deciding which dishes to order.
Address: 5301 E. Independence Blvd., Suite F, Charlotte, NC 28212
Phone: (980) 819-5245
Cuisine: Thai curries, noodles, and stir-fried dishes
Know an Asian Restaurant We Should Add?
Charlotte has far more Asian restaurants than we could include in our first version of this guide. We want this article to grow, and we want Charlotte residents to help shape it. Whether you know a neighborhood Chinese restaurant, a Vietnamese noodle shop, a Korean kitchen, a sushi counter, or a Thai restaurant that deserves more attention, we want to hear about it. Tell us the restaurant's name, where it is located, and why you think it belongs in this guide. We will research suggestions and expand the article as we go.
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