
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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Cast Iron Pancake, Cuban-American Sandwich
Chef Michael Beltran's Michelin Bib Gourmand Cuban-American diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Coconut Grove.
Mon-Tue 7:30 AM-3:00 PM; Wed-Sat 7:30 AM-10:00 PM; Sun 7:30 AM-7:00 PM

Blue Corn Tacos, Cochinita Pibil
Michelin-recognized North Beach taqueria known for organic blue corn tortillas made in-house, filled with lengua, fried mahi, and other authentic Mexican fillings; from chef Steve Santana, who launched his first taco stall in South Beach in 2014.
Closed Mon-Tue; Wed-Sun 12pm-10pm

Korean Spicy Ramen, Pad Thai
South Miami location of chef Yu Bi's home-style Asian fusion restaurant group, serving Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and other regional comfort dishes.
Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Sat-Sun 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; confirm current closing when booking

Smash Burger, Birria Tacos
Food truck from chef Wesley Corneille combining Haitian and Korean flavors in tacos, burgers, wings, bowls, and inventive small plates.
Variable schedule; official site requests WhatsApp confirmation. Recent posted service includes Thu 6:00 PM-12:00 AM and late weekend hours
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
Ceviche, Lomo Saltado
Long-running Giralda Avenue Peruvian restaurant serving ceviche, causas, lomo saltado, seafood, and pisco cocktails in the heart of Coral Gables.
Sun-Thu 11:30 AM-9:50 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10:45 PM
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

Khao Soi Gai, Pad Krapow
Coconut Grove Thai restaurant from the family behind Siam Lotus Room, using herbs and produce sourced from its Redland farm and serving classic dishes, cocktails, and lunch and dinner daily.
Official site lists daily 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; current Toast ordering closes 9:00 PM Sun-Thu and 10:00 PM Fri-Sat
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
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

Whole Fried Snapper, Tom Yum Seafood
Long-running Bird Road restaurant serving Thai curries, noodles, seafood, sushi, and whole-fish specialties for lunch and dinner.
Mon-Sat lunch 11:30 AM-2:45 PM; Sun lunch 12:00 PM-2:45 PM; Sun-Thu dinner 5:00 PM-9:45 PM; Fri-Sat dinner 5:00 PM-10:45 PM

Pad Kee Mao, Khao Soi
Family-owned Homestead restaurant serving Thai and Lao dishes, sushi, curries, and noodles under the longtime slogan Where Curry Meets Jazz.
Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-3:00 PM and 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Sat-Sun 12:00 PM-3:00 PM and 5:00 PM-10:00 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

Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Vindaloo
Downtown Miami Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant serving halal curries, tandoori dishes, biryani, and a weekday lunch buffet.
Daily 11:00 AM-3:00 PM and 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; weekday lunch buffet Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-3:00 PM

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

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
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
Tradicional Ceviche, Lomo Saltado
Industrial-chic Peruvian gastropub in downtown Miami Springs serving ceviches, seafood, tapas, poke, cocktails, and shareable dishes in a relaxed indoor-outdoor setting.
Sun-Thu 12:00 PM-8:50 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-9:50 PM

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

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

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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