
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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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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Crab Leg Rangoon, Hennessy Orange Chicken
A lively Upper Eastside Chinese restaurant serving playful Cantonese-inspired dishes and cocktails in an intimate, red-lit dining room.
Mon-Tue closed; Wed-Sun 5:30 PM-10:00 PM

Har Gow, Cheung Fun
Michelin Bib Gourmand 3 years running; NYT and James Beard-recognized. From Colombian chef Pablo Zitzmann (inspiration spanning China, Japan, Italy), following the success of his dumpling pop-up; located inconspicuously inside the FIFA building.
Tue-Thu 6-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 6-10pm; closed Sun-Mon
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
Pekin Lechon, Chino Latino Fried Rice
Little Havana Cuban-Asian restaurant and Art Deco jazz lounge from Chef Luis Pous, pairing Barrio Chino-inspired dishes with live music, cocktails, a terrace, and cigar-lounge atmosphere.
Closed Mon-Tue; Wed-Thu 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-1:00 AM; Sun 11:00 AM-10:00 PM

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

Lobster Pancakes, Lamb Spareribs
Revived Miami icon at Bal Harbour Shops serving dramatic, shareable Asian-inspired world cuisine, signature classics, cocktails, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch in the former Le Zoo space.
Daily from 12:00 PM; Sun-Thu until 11:00 PM; Fri-Sat until 12:00 AM

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

Sesame Honey Chicken, Nicaraguan Fritanga
A West Flagler neighborhood restaurant pairing Nicaraguan comfort food with Cantonese-American favorites under one roof.
Daily 7:00 AM-10:00 PM for delivery; confirm dine-in opening time
Confucio Special Fried Rice, Honey Garlic Chicken
A Brickell-adjacent Chinese takeout and delivery restaurant with a broad Cantonese-American menu, online ordering, pickup, and catering.
Mon-Thu 11:00 AM-10:00 PM; Fri 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-10:00 PM

Roast Duck, Cantonese Seafood
A long-running Cantonese restaurant on the Hollywood side of the Davie-Hollywood border, known for seafood, roast meats and late evening service.
Mon-Wed 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Thu closed; Fri-Sun 12:00 PM-11:00 PM
Queen Chicken, Crab Rangoon
A planned Sunset Harbour outpost of the Los Angeles Chinese-American institution, bringing nostalgic New York-style Chinese dishes and tiki-inspired cocktails to Miami Beach.
Not open; planned for late 2026

Half Roast Duck, Peking Duck Bao
A family-operated Cantonese and dim sum counter inside 1-800-Lucky, serving roast meats, noodles and dumplings with house-made sauces.
Mon-Thu 12:00 PM-12:00 AM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-2:00 AM; Sun 12:00 PM-12:00 AM

Flaming Peking Duck, Red Lantern Soft Shell Crab
A dramatic Brickell restaurant from Aqua Restaurant Group serving fiery Pan-Northern Chinese cuisine, artisanal dim sum and tableside-carved Peking duck.
Lunch Mon-Fri 12:00 PM-4:00 PM; brunch Sat-Sun 11:30 AM-4:00 PM; dinner Sun-Wed 6:00 PM-10:00 PM, Thu 6:00 PM-11:00 PM, Fri-Sat 6:00 PM-12:00 AM; bar Sun-Thu 12:00 PM-12:00 AM, Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-1:00 AM
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

Roast Duck, Crispy Pork Belly
Casual Cantonese barbecue specialist in West Miami-Dade focused on roast duck, crispy pork belly, char siu, and rice plates for takeout and delivery.
Tue-Sun 11:30 AM-8:00 PM; Mon closed
Roast Duck, Char Siu
Long-running North Miami Beach Cantonese restaurant known for hanging roast meats, live seafood tanks, dim sum, and a broad no-frills menu.
Mon-Tue and Thu-Sun 11:00 AM-9:30 PM; Wed closed
Har Gow, Cheung Fun
Long-running Westchester Cantonese restaurant and Miami dim-sum standby, serving dumplings and rice rolls made to order alongside a full lunch and dinner menu.
Mon and Wed-Sun 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Tue closed

Roast Pork Fried Rice, Honey Garlic Chicken
No-frills Hollywood Chinese-American takeout kitchen serving generous combination plates, fried rice, lo mein, wings, and classic neighborhood favorites.
Tue-Thu 11:00 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-10:30 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-10:00 PM; Mon closed

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

General Tso's Chicken, Beef Chow Fun
Takeout-and-delivery-focused Miami Beach Chinese spot known for generous portions and white-meat chicken dishes, serving the neighborhood since 1995.
Mon Closed; Tue-Sat 11:30 AM-10 PM; Sun 1-10 PM

Dan Dan Mian, Cumin Lamb
Date-night regional Chinese dining room with red and velvet decor, the first U.S. outpost of Toronto's Michelin-recognized MIMI Chinese from Big Hug Hospitality (David Schwartz and Brandon Marek).
Closed Mon-Tue; Wed-Thu 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm, Sun 6-10pm

Beef Chow Fun, Wonton Noodle Soup
Named Miami New Times' Best Puerto Rican-Chinese Restaurant (2014), this Wynwood/Little San Juan hidden gem blends Cantonese classics with a loyal cross-cultural following.
Mon Closed; Tue-Thu 11 AM-9 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-10 PM; Sun 11 AM-9 PM
Tallarín Saltado, Arroz Chaufa
Chef Carlos Zheng's stall inside The Lincoln Eatery food hall, fusing Chinese street food with Peruvian influence via fresh-made noodles from a signature pasta machine; has a sister concept, Ai Sushi, in the same food hall.
Mon-Thu & Sun 11:30am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-9pm

Har Gow, Siu Mai
Family-owned Little Havana Chinese spot loved for generous portions and reasonable prices; most recent ownership change in 2004, though the restaurant itself has operated for 50+ years.
Mon 11 AM-9:30 PM; Tue Closed; Wed-Sun 11 AM-9:30 PM
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