
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.

Not by a star rating. By the dish you want, the night you are having, or the kitchen you are in the mood for. Every number below is real.
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.
Every one names the places, says what to order, and shows how it was put together. None of them are for sale.

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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Griot, Fried Turkey
Family-owned Hollywood Haitian restaurant known for griot and other fritay platters, stews, rice dishes, and fresh tropical juices.
Closed Mon; Tue-Sat 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-8:00 PM
Brisket, Cafecito-Rubbed Ribs
Kendall smokehouse blending Texas-style pit barbecue with Miami, Caribbean, and South American flavors, known for long-smoked meats and a virtual waitlist.
Closed Mon; Tue-Thu 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
Reina Pepiada, Pabellón Arepa
Casual Kendall Venezuelan restaurant serving thin, crisp arepas, tequeños, cachapas, burgers, and other street-food favorites.
Current social posts show split service around 9:00 AM-2:00 PM and 5:00 PM-8:00 PM; days vary, confirm directly
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
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, Sushi Burrito
Fast-casual pan-Asian counter in Davie's Tower Shops serving sushi, poke, bento boxes, rice and noodle bowls, and boba teas.
Mon-Tue 11:00 AM-9:30 PM; Wed-Sat 11:00 AM-10:15 PM; Sun 11:30 AM-9:30 PM
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
Peking Duck, Singapore Rice Noodles
Kosher pan-Asian restaurant in North Miami Beach serving Chinese, Japanese, and broader Asian dishes including duck, noodles, sushi, and meat-focused specialties.
Sun-Thu 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri 11:00 AM-3:00 PM; Sat closed
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

Spicy Hamachi Tostada, Australian Wagyu Dragon Roll
Casual sushi and seafood restaurant at CORE Link at Douglas, serving tostadas, nigiri, hand rolls, bowls, and ceviches for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
Mon-Thu 11:15 AM-9:30 PM; Fri 11:15 AM-10:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-9:30 PM
Cheeseburger, Donut Cheeseburger
North Beach smashburger shop using Certified Angus beef for crisp-edged burgers, loaded fries, waffles, and old-school milkshakes, with service late into the night.
Sun-Thu 11:00 AM-1:00 AM; Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-2:00 AM

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

Lemon Chicken Bowl, Miso Teriyaki Bowl
Fast-casual Pinecrest Place restaurant for customizable bowls built from vegetables, grains, proteins, sauces, and add-ons, with gluten-free and plant-based choices.
Daily 10:30 AM-9:00 PM
Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh
Long-running Coconut Grove Indian restaurant serving curries, biryanis, tandoori dishes, breads, and vegetarian specialties, with reservations and takeout.
Mon-Thu 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Fri 11:30 AM-11:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-10:00 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
Buccan Steak Bomb, Cubano 2.0
Daytime Coral Gables sandwich counter connected to Buccan, serving hot and cold baguette sandwiches, salads, box lunches, drinks, and advance group orders.
Daily 11:00 AM-3:15 PM

Snow Onion Chicken, Garlic Soy Chicken
North Miami Beach outpost of the Korean fried chicken chain, known for 24-hour marinated birds with ultra-crisp crust and signature sauces.
Daily 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Cachito de Jamón, Golfeado
Caracas Bakery's Midtown production bakery and compact public counter, baking cachitos, sourdough, and pastries for the group with a limited takeout-focused selection and only a few seats.
Tue-Sun 8:00 AM-3:00 PM; hours should be confirmed on Instagram because the brand website has not added this location
Doubles, Goat Dhalpuri Roti
Palmetto Bay Trinidadian and West Indian neighborhood restaurant serving doubles, dhalpuri and paratha roti, curry goat, stew chicken, pholourie, and traditional island drinks.
Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-7:30 PM; Sun closed

Mario's Favorite Chicken Bowl, Brazilian Açaí Bowl
Miami-born healthy fast-casual cafe inside the Sabadell Financial Center, serving breakfast, salads, wraps, bowls, smoothies, coffee, and customizable gluten-free, vegan, and keto-friendly options.
Daily 7:00 AM-8:45 PM; official page confirms the 7:00 AM opening but not the current closing time

Tigrillo, Mixed Seafood Ceviche
Family-owned Ecuadorian bistro and bakery in Brickell, founded in Ecuador in 2013 and known for signature cookies, pastries, coffee, all-day brunch, ceviches, and comfort food.
Daily 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; hours are not published on the current official site and should be reconfirmed

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
Fried Fish, Griot
Longtime Little Haiti quick-service institution serving Haitian and Caribbean seafood, griot, oxtail, conch, rice, plantains, and made-to-order Creole dishes.
Mon-Wed 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Thu-Sat 11:00 AM-10:00 PM; Sun closed

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
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