Eating in Metro Detroit: Asian Food

Thanks to it's rich cultural diversity and immigrant communities, Metro Detroit has become a hotspot for international cuisine, featuring one of the best Asian food scenes in all of Michigan.

To make your dining experience easier, we've compiled a list showcasing the best of the best, from authentic restaurants and cozy cafes, to family-owned bakeries and local markets.

1. Asian Eateries
2. Asian Bakeries & Cafes
3. Local Asian Markets

1. Asian Eateries:

Restaurants & Casual Dining

Ima - Detroit

Ima ("ee-ma") is a cozy and casual Japanese noodle bar that offers a variety of options, including classic ramen, udon, pho, soups, rice, snacks, sandwiches, beer, wine & sake. With locations in Midtown, Corktown, and Madison Heights, Ima continues to expand its presence as the "Best Ramen in Detroit".


KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Novi

KPOT is a unique, hands-on, all-you-can-eat restaurant that blends traditional Asian hot pot with Korean BBQ flavors. It offers the perfect communal dinning experience, bringing friends and family together around a simmering pot of broth to cook and share a selection of meats, seafood, vegetables, and noodles.


Little Saigon - Madison Heights

If your a pho lover, Little Saigon is an absolute must-try. Featuring an extensive Vietnamese soul food menu, Little Saigon has become a local favorite in Madison Heights and is known for serving some of the best authentic pho in all of Metro Detroit. It's the perfect place to enjoy a warm and hearty meal any day of the week.


Zhang's Oriental BBQ - Madison Heights

Zhang's Oriental BBQ has been a cornerstone in the Madison Heights community for decades and is known for their authentic and delicious Chinese-style BBQ. Everything at Zhang's is sold by weight (lbs.) and is prepared with traditional roasting techniques that bring out the best in each bite. Some of their standout meats include their crispy roasted pork, BBQ char siu, and roasted duck.


Chao Zhou Restaurant - Madison Heights

Located right next to Zhang's, Chao Zhou Restaurant continues the tradition of delicious dining in Madison Heights. Renowned for its authentic Cantonese Chinese cooking, Chao Zhou's menu features traditional favorites such as dim sum, savory stir-fries, and flavorful noodle dishes, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

2. Asian Bakeries & Cafes:

Local Bakeries & Coffee Shops

Umai Cafe - Troy

Sweets. Coffee. Sushi. Umai Cafe is a cute Japanese inspired cafe located in Troy, serving up high quality sushi and bountiful waffles. If you're in the mood for a unique treat, be sure to try their ube mango waffle, salmon aburi, strawberry falls waffles, or yakisoba spam waffles.


Tous Les Jours - Troy

A French-Asian bakery serving freshly baked goods, custom cakes, hand crafted beverages, coffee and espresso, Tous Les Jours offers a wide range of bakery items that are perfect for any occasion.


Ding Tea - Novi

Serving authentic Taiwanese tea, Ding Tea in Novi offers a variety of milk tea (bubble tea) along with a selection of refreshing fruit teas and signature blends. Drinks can be customized with a choice of their signature golden tapioca balls or other toppings.


Paris Banh Mi - Troy

Located in Troy, Paris Banh Mi is a cafe and bakery that specializes in Vietnamese bahn mi sandwiches. Their banh mi sandwiches are made with authentic French baguettes and filled with Vietnamese ingredients. Along with their traditional banh mi, they also have a variety of boba milk tea, coffee, pho, ramen, and Korean corn dogs to choose from.

3. Local Asian Markets

Support Local Asian Grocery Stores

168 Asian Mart - Madison Heights

168 Asian Mart has everything. Covering 38,000 square feet, 168 is the largest Asian market in the Midwest, offering a one-stop shopping destination for both locals and travelers. Along with the endless aisles of Asian grocery items, there is also a full in-house bakery, bubble tea bar, food court, gift shop, and pharmacy.


H-Mart - Troy

H-Mart is a Korean-American supermarket that specializes in Korean food products, ingredients, and household items. You will also find a variety of special cut meats, seafood, fresh produce, Korean snacks, kimchi, gochujang (fermented chili paste), doenjang (soybean paste), rice cakes, noodles, and banchan (Korean side dishes).


Kim Nhung Super Foods - Madison Heights

This family-owned Vietnamese grocery store offers a wide selection of fresh seafood, meats, fruits and vegetables that you will not find at your standard grocery store.


Noble Fish - Clawson

This "hidden gem" in Clawson is the perfect one-stop shop for all your Japanese grocery needs, offering authentic items like special snacks, sauces, and fresh produce. Noble Fish is a Japanese market also serves fresh sushi boxes available for lunch and dinner. Tucked inside is a cozy, “hole in the wall” sushi bar that has been a favorite for Metro Detroit locals for over 30 years.

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