
Worth the Drive: Asian Food in South Florida
Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

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620 restaurants across 87 neighborhoods and 150 cuisines. Nobody pays to appear here, and nobody pays to rank.
Brickell after work, Wynwood on a Saturday, Coral Gables when it matters. Each area eats differently.
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Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

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Boat Noodles, Khao Soi
Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Little Havana Thai spot known for Northern Thai specialties and long no-reservation waits.
Closed Mon; Tue-Thu 12-3pm & 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 12-3pm & 5-11pm, Sun 4-10pm

Chả Cá Lã Vọng, Bún Chả Hà Nội
Vietnamese drinking food & wine bar (quán nhậu) from husband-and-husband team Tam Pham and Harrison Ramhofer, started as a supper club; Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Closed Mon; Tue-Thu 5:30-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm, Sun 5:30-10pm

Peking Duck, Dumplings
Miami's first Asian food hall, a 10,000-square-foot Wynwood venue with multiple pan-Asian vendors, two bars, nightly music, and a karaoke lounge.
Mon-Wed 12:00 PM-1:00 AM; Thu 12:00 PM-2:00 AM; Fri-Sun 12:00 PM-3:00 AM

Korean Spicy Ramen, Pad Thai
South Miami location of chef Yu Bi's home-style Asian fusion restaurant group, serving Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and other regional comfort dishes.
Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Sat-Sun 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; confirm current closing when booking
Pad See Ew, Pad Kee Mao
Little Havana neighborhood restaurant serving Thai curries and noodle dishes alongside sushi, lunch specials, takeout, and delivery.
Mon-Thu and Sun 11:30 AM-3:30 PM and 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-3:30 PM and 5:00 PM-10:30 PM

Khao Soi Gai, Pad Krapow
Coconut Grove Thai restaurant from the family behind Siam Lotus Room, using herbs and produce sourced from its Redland farm and serving classic dishes, cocktails, and lunch and dinner daily.
Official site lists daily 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; current Toast ordering closes 9:00 PM Sun-Thu and 10:00 PM Fri-Sat
Nasi Goreng Special, Beef Rendang
Downtown Miami cafe offering uncommon Indonesian dishes alongside sushi and Japanese-influenced options in a small, casual dining room.
Mon-Sat 12:00 PM-9:30 PM; Sun closed; confirm before visiting
Pad Thai, Earth Wind & Fire III
Longtime Kendall Thai restaurant serving curries, noodles, seafood, stir-fries, and vegetarian choices for lunch, dinner, takeout, and delivery.
Mon-Wed 11:30 AM-2:50 PM and 4:30 PM-10:15 PM; Thu about 11:30 AM-10:30 PM; Fri 11:30 AM-2:50 PM and 4:30 PM-10:20 PM; Sat about 1:00 PM-10:20 PM; Sun about 1:00 PM-9:50 PM
Bò Lúc Lắc, Bún Chả Giò
Casual North Miami Vietnamese restaurant serving phở, rice and noodle bowls, stir-fries, rolls, and other traditional standards.
Published schedules conflict; generally lunch and dinner except Tuesday. Call ahead to confirm

Som Tum, Pad Krapao
Westchester restaurant combining northeastern Thai Esan specialties with familiar curries, noodles, seafood, and a sushi menu.
Closed Mon; Tue-Sun 11:30 AM-3:00 PM and 5:30 PM-9:00 PM
Papaya Salad, Krapao Moo Krob
Chef Onanong Insamran Copelenko's Hollywood restaurant devoted to fiery street food from Buriram in northeastern Thailand, including tum salads, crispy pork, raw seafood, and fermented fish sauce.
Sun 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Mon-Tue 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Wed closed; Thu 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-11:00 PM

Red Curry, Drunken Noodle
Brickell-area Thai restaurant open since 2012, serving home-style curries, noodles, seafood, salads, and lunch specials from a compact dining room.
Closed Mon; Tue-Fri lunch 12:00 PM-3:00 PM; Tue-Thu dinner 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat dinner 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun dinner 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Korean Fried Chicken, Khao Soi Lamb Neck
A high-energy Sunset Harbour bistro from MO Alkassar pairing bold dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Korea with a playful cocktail program and poolside patio.
Sun-Thu 6:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 6:00 PM-11:00 PM

Pad Thai, Panang Curry
Casual Kendall restaurant serving authentic Thai dishes alongside Japanese sushi, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
Mon-Sat 11:00 AM-8:00 PM; Sun closed

Chaufa Especial, Tallarín Saltado
Family-run Kendall outpost of the Tou family's Peruvian chifa group, blending Chinese wok technique with Peruvian ingredients in generous dishes made for sharing.
Daily 12:00 PM-9:30 PM

Beef Chow Fun, Wonton Noodle Soup
Long-running Hollywood Chinese-American neighborhood restaurant serving an extensive menu for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering, with classic combination plates and lunch specials.
Tue closed; Mon, Wed-Thu, and Sun 11:00 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-10:30 PM

Doral Thai Special, Crispy Duck Darling
A family-owned Thai restaurant near Doral, serving curries, noodle dishes, duck specialties, and lunch favorites since 2007.
Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-9:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM-9:00 PM; Sun 3:00 PM-9:00 PM

Green Curry, Pad Kee Mao
A cozy Davie neighborhood restaurant serving traditional Thai curries, noodles and a dedicated vegetarian selection with vegan sauces.
Mon closed; Tue-Sun 11:30 AM-3:00 PM and 4:00 PM-9:00 PM
Orange Chicken, General Tso Chicken
Cozy anime-inspired Asian comfort-food restaurant hidden inside Downtown Miami's Ingraham Building, serving wok-fired Chinese dishes, Thai noodles, rice bowls, and dumplings.
Daily 11:30 AM-11:30 PM

Beef Stew Boat Noodles, Pad Thai
Coral Gables Thai street-food restaurant inspired by Bangkok's Khaosan Road, with curries, noodles, whole fish, and seating on pedestrian Giralda Plaza.
Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Sat-Sun 12:00 PM-10:00 PM
Firecracker Roll, Poke Bowl
Dadeland-area neighborhood restaurant spanning Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes, with sushi, boba, and broad vegetarian and gluten-free choices.
Mon-Sat 11:30 AM-9:00 PM; Sun 1:00 PM-9:00 PM
Roast Duck Pho, Special Beef Pho
Long-running North Miami Beach Vietnamese neighborhood restaurant known for deeply flavored pho, large portions, rice plates, and vegetarian choices.
Mon-Wed and Fri-Sun 11:30 AM-8:30 PM; Thu closed; confirm before visiting because delivery listings close at 8:00 PM

Noodle with Braised Beef Brisket, Spicy Boiled Fish Fillet
Tamiami Chinese restaurant with a broad menu spanning Sichuan and Cantonese dishes, regional hot pots, noodles, seafood, and familiar Chinese-American classics.
Mon-Tue and Thu-Sun 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Wed closed

Pad Thai, Massaman Curry
Takeout-focused successor to longtime Lotus Garden, serving Thai curries, noodles, soups, seafood, and house specials from the Miami Kitchen Incubator on Flagler.
Sun 6:00 PM-8:00 PM; Mon-Wed 4:30 PM-8:00 PM; Thu-Fri 4:30 PM-9:00 PM; Sat closed; confirm before visiting because delivery platforms show different hours
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