30 asian fusion restaurants worth the trip across United States, editor-ranked. All cuisines in United States.
The Honey Paw ★ 4.8 · Portland
india-street · 78 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101
The Honey Paw on Middle Street is the Big Tree Hospitality noodle counter, with hand-pulled noodles, dumplings and seafood served through a pan-Asian lens.
Tip: Daily 11:00-22:00. Book tables via Resy for dinner; the bar takes walk-ins through last call.
Mugen Waikiki ★ 4.7 · Honolulu
2452 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
Mugen Waikiki is the Forbes Five-Star 34-seat fine dining room inside ESPACIO Waikiki, in Honolulu, where chef Colin Sato runs a five-course menu designed.
Tip: Resort wear required. Valet on the ESPACIO motor lobby is complimentary for diners; book three weeks out.
Brewery Bhavana ★ 4.7 · Raleigh
downtown · 218 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
A Belgian-inspired brewery, dim sum kitchen, bookshop, and flower shop under one roof on South Blount Street. Michelin Guide recommended and one of its kind.
Brewery Bhavana ★ 4.7 · Raleigh
218 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Raleigh's most singular concept: a Michelin-recommended brewery, bookshop, flower shop, and dim sum kitchen under one roof. Belgian beers are world-class.
Ekiben ★ 4.6 · Baltimore
fells-point · 1622 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21231
Ekiben in Fells Point built a citywide following on steamed bao, plating the Neighborhood Bird fried-chicken bun and a tempura broccoli bun in a tiny shop.
Tip: The Fells Point shop is counter-service and tight; there are also Hampden and Locust Point outposts.
The Honey Paw ★ 4.6 · Portland
india-street · 78 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101
The Honey Paw on Middle Street opened 2015, the Big Tree Hospitality pan-Asian noodle counter from Andrew Taylor, Mike Wiley and Arlin Smith next to Eventide.
Tip: Daily 11:00-22:00. Counter walk-ins move fast at lunch; book tables via Resy for dinner.
Xiao Bao Biscuit ★ 4.5 · Charleston
upper-king · 224 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, 29403
Xiao Bao Biscuit in Charleston's Cannonborough runs pan-Asian cooking out of a converted gas station on Rutledge Avenue since 2011. Located in Upper King.
Tip: Lunch only Mon-Fri 11:30-15:00, plus weekday dinner. Cash and card; no reservations.
Xiao Bao Biscuit ★ 4.5 · Charleston
upper-king · 224 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, 29403
Xiao Bao Biscuit in Charleston runs pan-Asian cooking from a converted gas station on Rutledge Avenue since 2011. Located in Upper King. Priced at $$.
Tip: No reservations. Lunch Mon-Fri only; weekday dinner is the easier seat.
Lalo ★ 4.5 · Cincinnati
over-the-rhine · 1201 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Lalo on Main Street in OTR is Cincinnati's Asian-Mexican mash-up, with mapo carnitas, char siu tacos and quesadillas folded around general Tso chicken.
Kaizen ★ 4.5 · Knoxville
old-city · 127 S Central Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
Kaizen on South Central, chef Jesse Newmister's Asian-fusion room in the Old City since 2016, runs steamed buns, ramen and rotating chef plates a block.
Tip: The Old City location runs busier than the kitchen seats can handle on Friday and Saturday nights; aim for Tuesday or Wednesday.
Kaizen ★ 4.5 · Knoxville
old-city · 127 S Central Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
Kaizen on South Central, chef Jesse Newmister's Asian-fusion room in the Old City since 2016, runs steamed buns, ramen and rotating chef plates a block.
Tip: Friday and Saturday nights run busiest; Tuesday and Wednesday are easier for the chef's plates.
Best Quality Daughter ★ 4.5 · San Antonio
pearl · 602 Avenue A, San Antonio, TX 78215
Chef Jennifer Dobbertin's New Asian American restaurant sits in the historic Mueller House at the Pearl, drawing on her Chinese-American heritage.
Tip: The patio and the funky Mueller House interior are both worth requesting. Cocktails lean playful; ask for the seasonal special.
Poor Calvin's ★ 4.4 · Atlanta
midtown · 510 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Poor Calvin's in Midtown Atlanta opened 2010 with chef Calvin Phan's mash-up of Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese plates. Kitchen leans asian fusion.
Tip: Cash and card. Reservations on OpenTable; Saturday night books a week ahead. Casual atmosphere despite the price.
Loro ★ 4.4 · Austin
south-lamar · 2115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Loro in Austin is Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole's Asian smokehouse on South Lamar, a Texas BBQ and Southeast Asian small-plates mashup under live oaks.
Tip: The South Lamar patio under live oaks is the best seat; no reservations, walk-in only, go early.
Loro ★ 4.4 · Austin
south-lamar · 2115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Loro in Austin is the Franklin and Uchi teams' Asian smokehouse on South Lamar, a casual walk-in patio for Texas BBQ and Southeast Asian small plates.
Tip: Walk-in only; come at 5pm sharp or after 9pm to dodge the 90-minute weekend wait.
Myers + Chang ★ 4.4 · Boston
south-end · 1145 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118
Joanne Chang and Christopher Myers run Myers and Chang on Washington Street as a pan-Asian diner in Boston's South End since 2007. Priced at $$.
Tip: Cheap Date Mondays runs a fixed $50 menu for two. The bar pours an excellent gin cocktail list.
Myers + Chang ★ 4.4 · Boston
south-end · 1145 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118
Joanne Chang and Christopher Myers run Myers and Chang on Washington Street since 2007 as a pan-Asian diner in Boston's South End. Priced at $$.
Tip: Cheap Date Mondays runs a fixed $50 for two. The bar pours an excellent gin list.
Lalo ★ 4.4 · Cincinnati
over-the-rhine · 1201 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Lalo on Main Street in OTR is Cincinnati's Asian-Mexican mash-up, with mapo carnitas, char siu tacos and quesadillas folded around general Tso chicken.
Quan Hapa ★ 4.4 · Cincinnati
over-the-rhine · 1331 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Quan Hapa on Vine Street in OTR is the Cincinnati Pan-Asian room from Daniel Wright's group, running bao buns, pho, ramen and Korean fried chicken.
Ace Eat Serve ★ 4.4 · Denver
capitol-hill · 501 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Ace Eat Serve in Denver is Justin Cucci's pan-Asian dining room on 17th Avenue since 2012, set in a former 1880s carriage house with ping-pong tables.
Tip: The patio takes walk-ins and the ping-pong tables are first-come; bar in the dining room takes reservations.
KYU ★ 4.4 · Miami
wynwood · 251 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127
KYU in Wynwood is the wood-smoked Asian counter at 251 NW 25th Street, the kitchen that earned TIME's Best Restaurant in Florida in 2017 and still pulls.
Tip: Walk-ins seat fastest at the central bar facing the wood-grill; book the dining room two weeks out.
KYU ★ 4.4 · Miami
wynwood · 251 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127
KYU in Wynwood is the wood-smoked Asian counter at 251 NW 25th Street, named TIME's Best Restaurant in Florida in 2017 and still drawing the after-work queue.
Tip: Walk-ins seat fastest at the central bar with a view of the wood grill; book the dining room two weeks out.
Chinois on Main ★ 4.4 · Santa Monica
main-street · 2709 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Chinois on Main is Wolfgang Puck's 1983 Santa Monica original, still folding Chinese tradition and French technique into California produce on Main Street.
Tip: Executive chefs Junuen Saldana and Ramiro Saucedo keep the classics on; book OpenTable or phone the room.
Chinois on Main ★ 4.4 · Santa Monica
main-street · 2709 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Chinois on Main is Wolfgang Puck's 1983 Santa Monica original, still folding Chinese tradition and French technique into California produce on Main Street.
Tip: Executive chefs Junuen Saldana and Ramiro Saucedo keep the classics on; book OpenTable or phone the room.
Ginger ★ 4.3 · Anchorage
downtown · 425 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Ginger has done downtown Anchorage Pacific Rim cuisine since 2007. The kitchen blends Asian techniques with local Alaska produce on a steady menu.
Ginger ★ 4.3 · Anchorage
downtown · 425 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Ginger does downtown Anchorage Pacific Rim cuisine since 2007, blending Asian flavours with local Alaska produce and running a strong weekend brunch line.
Ginger ★ 4.3 · Anchorage
downtown · 425 W 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Ginger has done Pacific Rim and Asian fusion in downtown Anchorage since 2007, blending Asian flavours with local Alaska produce and a stylish lounge area.
Quan Hapa ★ 4.3 · Cincinnati
over-the-rhine · 1331 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Quan Hapa on Vine Street in OTR is the Cincinnati Pan-Asian room from Daniel Wright's group, running bao buns, pho, ramen and Korean fried chicken.
FUHU ★ 4.3 · Las Vegas
the-strip · 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
FUHU at Resorts World in Las Vegas is the high-energy modern Asian dining room with cross-Asia plates, late-night service and patio fountain views.
Tip: Late-night menu runs to 02:00 weekends; the after-show crowd from Resorts World theatres fills the patio.
Departure ★ 4.3 · Portland
downtown · 525 SW Morrison St, 15th Floor, Portland, OR 97204
The 15th-floor pan-Asian rooftop at The Nines in downtown Portland, with two outdoor decks and the city's largest sake list. Modern Asian cooking.
Tip: Two outdoor decks with views of Mount Hood. Sunset is the seat to book.