
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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Yard Bird, Chicken & Waffles
From celebrated chef Marcus Samuelsson (Red Rooster Harlem, eight James Beard Awards), continuing the southern-style traditions of its Harlem flagship with Caribbean flair, including Haitian griot; live music Saturday nights. Awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2022.
Dinner Sun/Wed/Thu 5-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm; Brunch Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
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

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
Nashville Slider, Crazy Cluck
A planned Coral Way outpost of the South Florida Nashville hot chicken chain. The Miami location has been announced but is not open and has no published opening date.
Not open; opening date TBD
Smoked Brisket, Ribs
A Coconut Grove smokehouse blending slow-smoked Southern barbecue with Caribbean flavors, serving until sold out and accepting walk-ins only.
Mon-Tue closed; Wed-Fri 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Sat-Sun 12:00 PM-8:00 PM; service may end early when sold out

Galbi, Bulgogi
A longtime Lauderhill Korean restaurant serving tabletop charcoal barbecue, traditional stews and generous banchan, with an attached late-night Pocha concept.
Mon-Thu 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11:00 PM; Sun closed

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

All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ, Hot Pot
All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hot-pot restaurant in Pembroke Pines with tabletop grills, individual broths, broad meat and vegetable selections, and a build-your-own sauce bar.
Sun-Thu 12:00 PM-10:30 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-11:30 PM; last seating one hour before closing

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

Brisket, Beef Cheeks
South Miami smokehouse from pitmaster Mel Rodriguez blending Central Texas craft barbecue with Mexican and Tejano roots, plus a full bar and indoor-outdoor seating.
Sun-Thu 11:30 AM-9:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; first come, first served while supplies last

Soon Tofu, Galbi
Weston staple for soft tofu soup and tabletop barbecue, praised as better than LA's soon tofu spots.
Mon-Thu 11am-4pm & 5-10pm; Fri 11am-4pm & 5-11pm; Sat 11:30am-11pm; Sun 12-10pm

Roast Duck, Char Siu
Neighborhood Chinese takeout spot known for fresh egg drop soup and personalized, friendly service.
Mon-Wed 12-9:30 PM; Thu 12-9:30 PM; Fri-Sat 12-10 PM; Sun Closed

Baby Back Ribs, Pulled Pork
Family-run Homestead institution hickory-smoking Southern BBQ, serving since 1950 (over 75 years).
Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm

Baby Back Ribs, Beef Brisket
Miami's oldest BBQ joint, wood-smoking Southern classics on South Dixie Highway since 1951 (74+ years).
Daily 11am-10pm
Smoked Brisket, Pastrami Sandwich
West Kendall smokehouse next to Empanada Harry's (from the same husband-and-wife owners, Harry and Michelle Coleman) serving Latin-inflected 'Miami-style' BBQ; opened January 2022, featured in The New York Times' 2023 list of 50 best US restaurants.
Mon-Tue Closed, Wed-Thu 12pm-8:45pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-9:45pm, Sun 11am-3:30pm
Macapuno Cornbread, Gumbo Collard Green Lumpia
New (2026) roving pop-up blending Filipino and soul food from Chef Tiana Gee (of Food Network's Ciao House, formerly sous chef at Harlem's Red Rooster); debuted in Miami at Magie, Little River, on July 22, 2026.
Check theinfatuation.com or Instagram for upcoming pop-up dates

Roast Duck, Beef Chow Fun
Beloved Kendall dim sum house with daily cart service, best experienced on weekends for the full push-cart experience.
Mon-Thu 11am-8:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 10:30am-8:30pm

Bibimbap, Bulgogi
Kendall strip-mall Korean spot beloved for sizzling galbi and comforting banchan spreads; created by the team behind Miami's beloved KIMBOP, offering modern Korean dining with a warm, minimal, rice-field-inspired aesthetic.
Mon-Tue Closed; Wed-Thu 12pm-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-9:30pm
Peking Duck, Lobster Cantonese Style
Miami institution since 1984; pushcart-style dim sum service, authentic Hong Kong style. Located in a Westchester/Bird Road strip mall (Tropical Park Plaza).
Mon-Thu 11am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm; dim sum daily 11am-3pm
Galbi, Kimchi Fried Rice
Homestyle Hollywood Korean spot known for spicy pig's feet (jokbal) and a can't-miss seafood pancake; small, cozy, family-run space with about 5-6 tables.
Mon, Wed-Sun 11am-9pm; Tue Closed

Roast Duck, Soy Sauce Chicken
West Miami neighborhood staple famous for oversized portions and generous pork fried rice; a go-to takeout spot for over 20 years, known for its honey chicken.
Mon 11 AM-10 PM; Tue Closed; Wed-Thu 11 AM-10 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-10:30 PM; Sun 1-10 PM