New EnglandRestaurants

Asian restaurants in New England

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    Umi

    This sushi bar is a delightful addition to this strip of ethnic eateries. The sushi and sashimi are always fresh and fantastic, but the menu does not stop there. Entrées span Asia, including tempura, teriyaki, pad Thai and even bib-im bab. There is not much to this simply decorated storefront, but it's an excellent and still undiscovered option.

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  2. Southeast Asian Restaurant

    Aficionados of Lao, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines come here from all over New England to feast on authentic Asian fare, including the legendary ‘bowl of fire’ (Lao spicy beef). In the heart of the Acre, the restaurant and associated market are a beacon of culture for Lowell’s Southeast Asian immigrants.

    reviewed

  3. Bang Kok City

    The amiable servers here can guide you through the large menu, and the spice level is under your control. Use it. Try their memorable tom yam kong (spicy shrimp soup) and leave space for custard dessert. Under the same roof is Little Tokyo where a filling yakitori bento lunch is $8.

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  4. Cho Sun

    Serving eclectic Japanese and Korean dishes, this sophisticated restaurant provides a nice break from diner food. Seafood and curry dishes along with glazed meats, sushi and sashimi round out the menu. By summer, dine by torchlight on the outdoor deck. Reservations recommended.

    reviewed

  5. Jae’s Inn

    For top-notch appetizers (duck confit spring roll; marinated octopus) and fresh sushi. This Asian joint serves dishes inspired by the cuisines of Japan, Thailand and elsewhere. Eat stir-fries, things from clay pots and great Korean stuff. It’s on MA 7 south of town.

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  6. Five Spice Cafe

    This café is incredibly popular for Sunday dim-sum brunches (11am to 2:30pm, $2 to $3 per dish), but it’ll be worth the wait. The café also serves excellent dishes from China, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.

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