Chinese - Fortune Cookie
Here's the Menu
I suggest:
Sesame Chicken
Beef with Broccoli
Fortune Cookie is the perfect American-Chinese comfort spot that is great for a quick lunch, takeout, or delivery.
Chinese - Dim Sum Chinese Restaurant
Here's the Menu
I suggest:
Shrimp Rice Noodle Crepe
Deep Fried Chive Biscuit
Dim Sum Chinese Restaurant is a semi-formal restaurant with lots of seating and space for Dim Sum carts to be pushed around. If you're with a large group go for a table with a lazy-suzan to make sharing hassle free.
Indian - Copper Modern Indian Cuisine
Here's the Menu
I suggest:
Seafood Medley Curry
Potli Samosa
Copper Modern Indian Cuisine is an upscale and sophisticated modern take on traditional Indian dishes. It is located within a Historic home in Dilworth and is not only charming but offers delicious food.
Japanese - Yamazaru
Here's the Menu
I suggest:
Tempura Udon
Sanshoku Don
Yamazaru is the perfect date-night spot. It has a large menu with a few stand-outs. Situated right next to Sycamore Brewing it is right in the heart of South End.
Japanese - Yume
Here's the Menu
I suggest:
Naomi Roll
Pork Katsu Don
Yume is a cool and modern Japanese spot with traditional yet accessible dishes that will appeal to everyone!
Korean - PePeRo
Here's the Menu
I suggest:
Jjajangmyeon
Japchae
PePeRo is the definition of a hole in the wall. Located in a makeshift restaurant within a Korean grocery store, PePeRo delivers authentic Korean food (with the service call-buttons and bustling Ajumma to match).
Pan-Asian - Hawkers
Here's the Menu
I suggest:
Korean Twice Fried Wings
Seoul Hot Chicken Bao
Beef Haw Fun
Hawkers has, by far, the coolest atmosphere of any Charlotte restaurant. It is casual and social with delicious pan-asian food. The drink menu is fun and creative and bonus...it's right next store to Jeni's Ice Cream.
Pan-Asian - CO
Here's the Menu
I suggest:
Curry Laksa
CO is an Pan-Asian Fusion restaurant located on Park rd. It has a super cool interior with visual interest. The Curry Laksa (pictured) is to DIE for!
Thai - Rai Lay
Here's the Menu
I suggest:
Pad See Ew
Spicy Basil Chicken with Sticky Rice
Rai Lay consistetly delivers wonderful food with a perfect balance of flavors. Their menu changes from time to time and just keeps getting better. There are NO bad options on the menu here.
Vietnamese - Be's Noodles and Bahn Mi
Here's the Menu
I suggest:
Pho Filet Mignon
Combination Vermicelli
Be's Noodles and Banh Mi is a locally owned Vietnamese cafe with great food and a relaxed atmosphere.
Vietnamese - Cilantro Noodle
Here's the Menu
I suggest:
Oxtail Pho
Summer Roll
Cilantro Noodle is a relatively new Vietnamese "Build Your Own" restaurant. The Oxtail Pho is so flavorful! Build your own Summer Rolls (I suggest: lemongrass pork, mango, lettuce, corn, cucumber).
Whether you're craving a staple Sesame Chicken with Fried Rice or want to get adventurous with a Seafood Medley Curry, this list is your go-to for great Asian food in Charlotte, NC.