
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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620 restaurants across 87 neighborhoods and 150 cuisines. Nobody pays to appear here, and nobody pays to rank.
Brickell after work, Wynwood on a Saturday, Coral Gables when it matters. Each area eats differently.
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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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Stone Crab Claws, Key Lime Pie
Miami Beach institution established in 1913, famous for chilled stone crab claws with mustard sauce, classic sides, fried chicken, and Key lime pie.
Summer: Closed Mon-Tue; Lunch Fri-Sun 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; Dinner Wed-Sun 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; bar opens Fri-Sun 11:00 AM and Wed-Thu 4:30 PM

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
Turkish Breakfast, Manti
A Michelin Bib Gourmand Turkish all-day café in Upper Buena Vista, known for generous breakfast spreads, manti, kebabs and a leafy outdoor setting.
Sun-Thu 10:00 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 10:00 AM-11:00 PM

Cheese Pizza, Calzone
Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Brooklyn transplant serving no-reservations, wood-fired pizza and calzones in a rustic Sunset Harbour storefront known for long walk-in lines.
Mon-Thu & Sun 12pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-Midnight

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
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

Pistachio Gelato, Cookieman
Lively Aventura boutique gelateria with more than 150 rotating handmade flavors across the brand, house toppings, frozen yogurt, and dairy-free sorbets.
Daily 8:00 AM-12:00 AM
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
Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan
Westchester-area Indian and Indo-Chinese restaurant with certified halal meats, vegan and Jain accommodations, a lunch buffet, full bar, catering, and large-event capacity.
Sun 11:30 AM-9:00 PM; Mon-Thu 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10:30 PM
Abuela Maria, Burn in Hell Fidel
Little Havana scoop shop producing artisanal Cuban and tropical ice creams and sorbets from locally sourced fruit and rotating house flavors.
Mon-Wed 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Thu-Sat 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, Sushi Burrito
Fast-casual pan-Asian counter in Davie's Tower Shops serving sushi, poke, bento boxes, rice and noodle bowls, and boba teas.
Mon-Tue 11:00 AM-9:30 PM; Wed-Sat 11:00 AM-10:15 PM; Sun 11:30 AM-9:30 PM
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
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

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

Rocky's Choice, Benihana Delight
Waterfront Benihana on Biscayne Bay in North Bay Village, offering tableside teppanyaki, sushi, a cocktail bar, and group-friendly celebration dining.
Dining Sun-Thu 11:00 AM-10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Lunch Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-3:00 PM; Happy hour Mon-Fri 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Pistachio Gelato, Vegan Sorbet
Coconut Grove gelateria serving Italian-style organic gelato with non-GMO and kosher-certified ingredients, plus vegan and sugar-free choices.
Mon-Thu 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Cheeseburger, Donut Cheeseburger
North Beach smashburger shop using Certified Angus beef for crisp-edged burgers, loaded fries, waffles, and old-school milkshakes, with service late into the night.
Sun-Thu 11:00 AM-1:00 AM; Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-2:00 AM

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
Venezuelan-Style Picanha, Bocas House Ceviche
Doral location of the Bocas House group, serving a broad Venezuelan and Peruvian-influenced Latin American menu of grilled meats, ceviches, milanesas, sushi rolls, and oversized desserts.
Sun-Thu 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11:00 PM; confirm weekend closing because another official location widget shows 10:00 PM daily

Lemon Chicken Bowl, Miso Teriyaki Bowl
Fast-casual Pinecrest Place restaurant for customizable bowls built from vegetables, grains, proteins, sauces, and add-ons, with gluten-free and plant-based choices.
Daily 10:30 AM-9:00 PM
Butter Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh
Long-running Coconut Grove Indian restaurant serving curries, biryanis, tandoori dishes, breads, and vegetarian specialties, with reservations and takeout.
Mon-Thu 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Fri 11:30 AM-11:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-10:00 PM
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