Asian Restaurants in St Louis: Popular Favorites and Hidden Gems

Curry puffs, kao soi and pad Thai – Aubergine Cafe has all the crowd-pleasers.

Grounded in the foundational flavors of Asian cuisine, the team at The Bao in Clayton serves a simple, satisfying menu of steamed buns, rice bowls and hot udon.

Inspired by kala namak, a cherished spice in India, Black Salt puts a bold twist on classic Indian cuisine.

Experience the rich culinary culture of China at Cate Zone in Chesterfield, Missouri.

ChiliSpot will fire you up! From mapo tofu to pork knuckle and lamb spine to frog legs, the traditional restaurant offers spicy Sichuan cuisine for the adventurous eaters among us.

Fork & Stix, a casual Thai restaurant in the Delmar Loop, serves the best khao soi in town.

At Indo, chef Nick Bognar melds Thai flavors and Japanese techniques to honor his family’s heritage and create magic in the kitchen.

For two decades, Kim’s Bakery has been baking by hand using all-natural ingredients.

Using fresh ingredients to create complex Asian flavors, Kimchi Guys will delight your taste buds with classic dishes.

Dinner, drinks and cheer come together at Le Ono, an upscale French Polynesian restaurant in O’Fallon, Illinois.

Home of the oversized rice paper wrap, Lona’s Lil Eats reflects chef-owner Lona Luo Powers’ roots in China’s Xishuangbanna region.

Dim sum is a social experience, best enjoyed with a group of your favorite travel companions.

Launched in 1985 as the first Vietnamese restaurant in St. Louis, Mai Lee serves more than 200 dishes, each with its own distinct flavor.

After spending three years in Japan honing his skills, Steven Pursley launched his own ramen shop in St. Louis.

Slurping is encouraged at Nudo House. Alongside spicy kimchi, aromatic pho and comforting bánh mì, the restaurant dishes out steaming bowls of rich ramen.

Poke bowls are the star of the menu at PokeDoke, as evidenced by its name.

Another curated concept from Nick Bognar, Sado offers impeccable sushi, nigiri and sashimi on The Hill.

A central mural, cultural masks and wooden crafts set the scene at Sen Thai in downtown St. Louis.

Banchan, or Korean side dishes, aren’t just part of the meal – they make the meal.

Tai Ke Shabu Shabu invites leisurely dining with Taiwan-style hot pot akin to do-it-yourself fondue.

A hit with newcomers and regulars alike, Tiger Soup Dumplings turns out steamed or fried soup dumplings filled with pork, chicken, beef or shrimp and cheese.

Influencing public perceptions of Indian food, Turmeric reflects India’s widely diverse cuisine.