| Cuisine | Dishes to try | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Sushi and sashimi, ramen, tempura, yakitori, omakase tasting menus | Omakase means "I leave it up to you": the chef chooses |
| Chinese | Dim sum, Peking duck, Sichuan dishes with numbing peppercorns, hand-pulled noodles | Cantonese, Sichuan and Hunan cooking differ a lot |
| Vietnamese | Pho noodle soup, banh mi sandwiches, fresh spring rolls | Fresh herbs at almost every meal |
| Korean | Tabletop barbecue, bibimbap, kimchi, fried chicken | Many small side dishes called banchan |
| Thai | Pad thai, green and red curries, tom yum, som tam | Balances sweet, sour, salty and spicy |
| Indian | Curries, tandoori, biryani, dosa | North and south Indian food differ |
| Filipino | Adobo, lumpia, pancit, sisig | A growing favorite across the U.S. |
Where to find great Asian food in the U.S.
- Chinatowns: San Francisco (founded in 1848, the oldest in North America), New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
- Los Angeles: Koreatown, Thai Town and the San Gabriel Valley.
- New York: Flushing in Queens for Chinese and Korean food.
- Honolulu: Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Filipino influences everywhere. See Hawaii Dining Guide.
- Orlando: the Mills 50 district. See Orlando Dining Guide.
Chinatown and Asian food tours
New York City food tours
ViatorNYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 6 Flavorful Dishes
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ViatorOriginal NYC Food Tour of Chinatown & Little Italy- 8 tastings
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ViatorNYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes
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ViatorGreenwich Village Food Tour: 6 Tastings + Iconic Sites
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San Francisco food tours
ViatorSonoma Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings
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ViatorNorth Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor
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ViatorSan Francisco: The Mission District Food Tour with 5 Local Dishes
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ViatorChinatown Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor
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Los Angeles food tours
ViatorDowntown Los Angeles Food Tour
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ViatorLA Venice Beach Hidden Gems Food Tour With 6 Food Tastings
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ViatorBeverly Hills Food Tour with Gourmet Tastings and Drinks
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ViatorLos Angeles Walking Food Tour with Six Taste
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Frequently asked questions
What is dim sum?
A Cantonese style of eating many small dishes, such as dumplings, buns and rice rolls, usually at brunch with tea. Traditionally, carts are wheeled between tables.