9 Great Asian Restaurants In Asheville For Noodles, Curries, Dumplings, & More

Who makes delicious Indian street snacks, Pad Thai, Pho, Ube Suman, and sushi? For the best Asian food in Asheville, NC, we love China Wok, Master BBQ, Wild Ginger, Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas, and Neng Jr.’s.

This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. If you love these free guides, support Uncorked Asheville with a small tip.

Lovingly nicknamed “Foodtopia,” Asheville is famous for its restaurant scene. As locals and foodies, Tom and I eat out frequently. I crave soup dumplings, Pad See Ew, ramen, Pork Lo Mein, sushi rolls with mango, and fried okra. Along with this list of best Asian restaurants, we have a full Asheville-area food and drink guide filled with equally delicious recommendations.

All experiences and photos are our own, based on years of living and dining in Asheville. I originally wrote this article in 2022, and I frequently update it with our stomachs and readers’ input.

Wild Ginger Noodle Bar

Wild Ginger Noodle Bar is one of the best Asian restaurants in Asheville – and one of the first we ever ate at, even before living here. In that time, this once-hidden gem has exploded into the number one place to go for Pho and noodles. I especially enjoy their meatball or brisket Pho.

However, you cannot go wrong with Wild Ginger’s spring rolls, vermicelli, or pork chops with rice (Tom’s favorite). Find anything from wings and salmon to beef satay, Bánh Mì, calamari, and egg rolls. Expect huge portions, and order a boba tea. We appreciate they label their menu for allergens, vegan, and gluten-free diners.

Wild Ginger Noodle Bar | 1950 Hendersonville Rd. Suite 12, Asheville NC 28803

Red Ginger Dimsum and Tapas

A delicious Downtown AVL restaurant, if Chinese dim sum and Asian tapas are your jam, Red Ginger won’t disappoint. This is my go-to if I am craving pork or shrimp with chive dumplings – with the only rivals being Asheville Mall’s Mr. Tea and Shanghai Dumpling House.

Everything at Red Ginger is delicious: sushi rolls, fried rice, soups, Shu Mai, marinated meats, and any noodle, rice, and seafood dishes. I like to order their chicken lettuce wraps, pork short ribs, and Gua Bao.

I recommend ordering 2 to 3 dishes to share with two people. We also enjoy Red Ginger takeout/delivery. Just know they won’t seat you until your full party arrives.

Red Ginger Dim Sum & Tapas | 82 Patton Ave Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801

Neng Jr.’s

For unforgettable Asian food in West Asheville, Neng Jr.’s has made quite the splash as a James Beard finalist. Enter through the back alley for delectable Filipinx cuisine with a Southern twist. Staff will explain the menu filled with seasonal sharables and larger entrees. So far, I most enjoy their salty oysters with quail eggs, duck with gravy, and veggies covered in peanut butter sauce. Our dairy-eating friends loved their unique cheesy ice cream.

Neng Jr.’s | 701 Haywood Rd Ste 102, Asheville, NC 28806

Mizu Noodle & Asian Cuisine

I enjoy Mizo for dine-in and takeout/delivery, especially for casual Asian restaurants in Asheville serving a little of everything done exceptionally well. If you dine in, know it’s friendly and efficient counter service. I’ve ordered anything from sushi and dumplings to pho and build-your-own ramen. Tom likes Mizu’s Massaman Curry, and you’ll find fried rice, dinner Hibachi, and rice bowls. Next door, head over to the YZ Asian Market.

Mizu | 22 New Leicester Hwy Suite D, Asheville, NC 28806

Master BBQ

Asheville is known for its great food truck scene, and Master BBQ is one of my favorites. Talk about delicious and authentic Filipino comfort food. Originally located at Zillicoah, Helene devastated both my favorite brewery and food truck. Master BBQ is back serving delicious lumpia, meat and tofu skewers with rice, and what I live for: the ube suman dessert.

Master BBQ | Rotating food truck at Riverside Rhapsody and Outsider Brewing

Chai Pani & Botiwalla By Chai Pani

Chai Pani makes the most famous Indian food in Asheville with loads of James Beard Award recognition for both Chef Meherwan Irani and the restaurant itself. Their newer Banks Ave. space is gorgeously and unforgettably decorated, serving up some of my favorite Indian street snacks.

I crave Chai Pani’s okra fries (refer to the terrible lighting photo of me eating them before even getting home at Botiwalla – West AVL), Bhel Puri, and Corn Bhel. I’m hoping they bring the Chicken Pakoras back. Plus, imagine drinking a cardamon Old Fashioned and lavender iced tea with a splash of gin.

I had to mention Botiwalla, with spaces inspired by Irani cafes (tea and kabab houses). Masala smashed potatoes, rice bowls, and, um, gin slushies… Both West and Downtown Asheville’s Botiwalla make for great to-go spots.

Chai Pani | 32 Banks Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 & Botiwalla | 697 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 and 22 Battery Park Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

China Wok

Nothing beats takeout Chinese food. I love China Wok, a North Asheville restaurant, especially for its Pork Lo Mein. Select from items like fried rice, boneless spare ribs, egg rolls, chicken wings, Chop Suey, Mei Fun, and beef or seafood with rice. Notably, China Wok has a “health food” section, which Tom orders from for a protein with rice and no sauce. We order delivery on DoorDash.

On the southern side of town, Pacific Pagoda also makes my favorite Pork Lo Mein and their sushi rolls are huge.

China Wok | 707 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804

Thai Pearl

It is hard to pick just one or two of the many great Thai food restaurants in Asheville. We appreciate West Asheville’s Thai Pearl for its stylish decor and plentiful portions. The service and food are an exceptional experience.

Select from curries, rice, stir-fry dishes, soups, and Thai salads. Be sure to order the Thai onion rings, a green papaya salad, and noodles (Pad Thai for Tom and Pad See Ew for me). Their ginger soup is perfect on a chilly day. Plus, did you know that Chef May trained and cooked for The Royal Palace in Bangkok, Thailand?

One of my other favorites for the best Asian food in Asheville, Bee Thai Kitchen, has stellar noodles and great lunch specials.

Thai Pearl | 747 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

Murasaki & Maguro

Just like Thai food, there are multiple Asheville sushi restaurants we crave. Along with Zen Sushi – our neighborhood go-to with great tempura Bento boxes and sashimi – Murasaki is a local favorite for South Asheville residents.

They also own Downtown Asheville’s newer Maguro with similar menus boasting anything from fresh and delicious sushi to endless Asian tapas, and my favorite, Black Garlic Ramen. Tom’s go-to is any salmon sushi lunch special with a side of spicy mayo. Both Asheville Asian restaurants are large, atmospheric spaces with plentiful booth, bar, and table seating.

Murasaki | 200 Julian Ln Unit 210, Arden, NC 28704 & Maguro | 14 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

More Restaurants For Delicious Asian Food In Asheville

Tom at Mehfil — Mehfil, Pad Thai Asheville, Zen Sushi, Miyako House

Tom with Pad Thai — Mehfil, Pad Thai Asheville, Zen Sushi, Miyako House

Along with our list above, enjoy even more great Asian restaurants in Asheville like:

Christine Frascarelli

2 Comments

Gary Godin says:

November 22, 2022 at 7:14 pm

Pacific Pagoda , So. Asheville , Hendersonville Rd. Delicious Pacific Rim delicacies. Fresh Sushi & Sashimi.
Andy , Amy and Lisa never cease to satify.
Onee of my favorites, Spicey Singapore Pasta , delicious.

1. Christine says:
  
  November 23, 2022 at 12:23 pm
  
  Thanks so much for the suggestion, Gary! We will have to go ASAP to check it out. We appreciate it!