Best Asian Restaurants in Fayetteville

Fayetteville delivers diverse Asian cuisine—authentic Vietnamese pho, Japanese sushi, Thai curry, Chinese classics, and Korean BBQ reflecting the military community's global connections.

Why Fayetteville Has Excellent Asian Food

Fort Liberty brings service members from across Asia and those stationed overseas, creating demand for authentic Asian cuisine. You'll discover family-owned restaurants serving generations-old recipes alongside modern fusion concepts.

Vietnamese Restaurants

Grilled Ginger Vietnamese Restaurant

Style: Authentic Vietnamese with vegetarian options

What makes it special:

Owners bring authentic restaurant experience from Vietnam
Traditional Vietnamese classics
Vegetarian menu available
Bubble tea and smoothies
Fresh, quality ingredients

Menu highlights:

Pho (beef or chicken noodle soup)
Banh mi sandwiches
Spring rolls (fresh and fried)
Vermicelli bowls (bun)
Com tam (broken rice plates)

Price range: $ (budget-friendly, $8-14)

Other Vietnamese Options

Saigon Bistro, Ben Thanh, Saigon Market:

Multiple Vietnamese restaurants serving Fayetteville
Pho, banh mi, spring rolls
Family-owned operations
Authentic preparations

Vietnamese specialties to try:

Pho (beef bone broth soup with rice noodles)
Banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich on French bread)
Goi cuon (fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce)
Bun (rice vermicelli bowls with grilled meat)

Thai Restaurants

The Asian Express

Location: 6415 Camden Road #101 Style: Fresh Thai cuisine

Approach:

Fresh, quality ingredients
Made-to-order cooking
Spice levels customizable
Vegetarian options

Thai classics:

Pad Thai (stir-fried rice noodles)
Red, green, yellow curry
Tom yum soup (hot and sour)
Thai basil dishes
Massaman curry

Other Thai Options

House of Thai Cuisine, Mais Kitchen, Thai Lanna, Boonma Thai:

Multiple Thai restaurants in Fayetteville
Authentic Thai flavors
Customizable spice levels
Family-friendly

2 Rim Khong Restaurant

Location: 6451 Yadkin Road, Suite C Style: Thai, Lao, and Chinese fusion

Unique offering:

Three Asian cuisines under one roof
Lao specialties (rare in NC)
Thai standards
Chinese favorites

Price range: $ (budget-friendly)

Japanese & Sushi

Nona Sushi

Location: Ramsey Street Style: Japanese sushi with Thai and Vietnamese

What you'll find:

Fresh sushi rolls
Sashimi options
Thai specialties
Vietnamese dishes
Pan-Asian menu

Sushi basics:

Nigiri (fish on rice)
Sashimi (sliced raw fish)
Maki (rolls)
Specialty rolls (creative combinations)

Price range: $$ (moderate, $10-20)

Shogun Japanese Restaurant

Style: Traditional Japanese

Offerings:

Sushi and sashimi
Hibachi table-side cooking
Teriyaki dishes
Japanese appetizers

Best for: Groups, special occasions

Chinese Restaurants

Hunan Garden

Status: Fayetteville favorite

Chinese classics:

Kung Pao chicken
General Tsos chicken
Lo mein noodles
Fried rice
Sweet and sour dishes
Egg rolls and wontons

Price range: $ (budget-friendly)

Hong Kong Kitchen

Style: Traditional Chinese American

Popular items:

Combination plates
Lunch specials
Family dinner combos
Quick takeout

Asian Cuisine Chinese & Japanese

Services: Dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering

Dual menu:

Chinese favorites
Japanese sushi
Combination plates
Good variety under one roof

Sawaddee Thai & Chinese

Style: Thai and Chinese combination

Benefits:

Two cuisines, one location
Good for groups with different preferences
Affordable pricing
Familiar favorites

Korean Restaurants

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

Location: Cross Creek Mall area Style: Cook-at-your-table experience

How it works:

Built-in tabletop grill
Order raw meats and vegetables
Cook your own food
Hot pot option (boiling broth)

Popular choices:

Bulgogi (marinated beef)
Pork belly
Chicken
Seafood options
Vegetable assortment

Price range: $$ (moderate, all-you-can-eat options) Best for: Interactive dining, groups, adventurous eaters

Korean Cuisine Basics

What to expect:

Banchan (small side dishes, complimentary)
Rice included with most meals
Bold, spicy flavors
Fermented vegetables (kimchi)
Interactive cooking

Multi-Cuisine Asian Restaurants

Asian Cuisine Restaurant

Offerings: Chinese and Japanese

Benefits:

Try multiple Asian styles
Good for mixed-preference groups
Comprehensive menu
Consistent quality

Menu sections:

Chinese appetizers and entrees
Sushi bar
Noodle dishes
Rice plates

Understanding Asian Menus

Spice Levels

Most Asian restaurants offer customization:

Mild (little to no heat)
Medium (moderate spice)
Hot (significant heat)
Thai hot / Extra spicy (very hot)

Start mild if unsure—you can always add hot sauce

Rice & Noodles

Rice types:

Steamed white rice (standard)
Fried rice (with eggs, vegetables, meat)
Brown rice (healthier option)
Sticky rice (Thai specialty)

Noodle types:

Rice noodles (pho, pad Thai)
Egg noodles (lo mein, chow mein)
Udon (thick Japanese wheat noodles)
Ramen (Japanese soup noodles)

Cooking Styles

Stir-fried: Quick cooking in wok with sauce Steamed: Light, healthy preparation Fried: Crispy coating, usually with sauce Grilled: Char-grilled with marinade Curried: Cooked in coconut curry sauce

Popular Dishes Explained

Vietnamese

Pho (pronounced "fuh"):

Beef or chicken bone broth
Rice noodles
Thin-sliced meat
Herbs and lime added at table
Popular breakfast and lunch

Banh Mi:

French baguette (Vietnam was French colony)
Grilled meat or pate
Pickled vegetables
Cilantro and jalapeños
Mayonnaise

Thai

Pad Thai:

Stir-fried rice noodles
Egg, tofu, and/or meat
Bean sprouts and peanuts
Tamarind sauce
Sweet and savory

Curry:

Red (spiciest), green (medium), yellow (mildest)
Coconut milk base
Vegetables and protein
Served with rice

Chinese

General Tsos Chicken:

Fried chicken pieces
Sweet and spicy sauce
Broccoli included
American-Chinese favorite

Kung Pao:

Stir-fried chicken or shrimp
Peanuts and vegetables
Spicy brown sauce
Szechuan peppercorns

Japanese

Sushi Roll Basics:

California roll (crab, avocado, cucumber)
Spicy tuna roll
Philadelphia roll (salmon, cream cheese)
Tempura roll (fried)

Hibachi:

Grilled meat and vegetables
Fried rice
Entertaining chef
Table-side cooking show

Vegetarian & Dietary Options

Most Asian restaurants accommodate:

Vegetarian:

Tofu substitutions
Vegetable-only dishes
Vegetarian sushi rolls
Rice and noodle dishes without meat

Gluten-free:

Rice-based dishes
Ask about soy sauce (contains wheat)
Some restaurants have GF soy sauce
Avoid breaded/fried items

Vegan:

Many Thai and Vietnamese dishes work
Skip fish sauce (common seasoning)
Tofu protein option
Coconut milk instead of dairy

Ask server about ingredients and modifications

Bubble Tea & Asian Beverages

Available at some Asian restaurants:

Bubble Tea (Boba):

Tea with milk
Tapioca pearls
Sweet, refreshing
Various flavors

Other drinks:

Thai iced tea (sweet orange tea)
Vietnamese coffee (strong with condensed milk)
Japanese green tea
Asian sodas (Ramune, Calpico)

Price Guide

Vietnamese: $8-14 per entree Thai: $10-16 per entree Chinese: $8-14 per entree Japanese/Sushi: $12-20 per entree Korean BBQ: $15-25 (all-you-can-eat)

Lunch specials (11 AM - 3 PM): Usually $7-10

Ordering Tips

First time at Asian restaurant:

Ask server for recommendations
Start with popular dishes (pad Thai, General Tsos)
Specify spice level clearly
Share dishes family-style
Don't be afraid to use utensils (chopsticks optional)

Combo plates offer best value for trying multiple items

Family-Style Dining

Asian restaurants encourage sharing:

How it works:

Order multiple dishes for the table
Share everything
Everyone gets rice
Mix and match bites
More variety, more fun

For 4 people: Order 3-4 entrees plus appetizer

Chopsticks vs. Forks

Chopstick tips:

It's okay to ask for a fork
Hold upper stick like pencil
Lower stick stays stationary
Practice makes perfect
Use spoon for soup

Rice eating:

Bring bowl to mouth (Asian style)
Or use fork (American style)
Both acceptable

Takeout & Delivery

Asian food travels well:

Best for takeout:

Fried dishes stay crispy
Noodle dishes
Rice plates
Sushi (eat within 2 hours)

Request:

Sauce on the side
Extra napkins
Chopsticks if wanted
Utensils

Reheating: Use stove or oven, not microwave (keeps crispy)

Military Discounts

Asian restaurants often offer:

10-15% military discount
Veteran specials
Military appreciation days
Lunch special pricing

Present military ID before ordering

Insider Tips

Lunch specials save money - Same food, smaller portions
KPOT for fun group experience - Interactive table-top cooking
Vietnamese for healthy options - Fresh, light, flavorful
Thai spice levels vary - Start mild, add heat
Sushi happy hours - Discounted rolls afternoons
Family-style saves money - Share multiple dishes

Etiquette & Customs

At the table:

Shoes stay on (unless instructed otherwise)
Use serving spoons for shared dishes
It's polite to try everything
Slurping soup is acceptable (Asian cultures)
Tipping 15-20% standard

Chopstick no-nos:

Don't stick upright in rice (funeral ritual)
Don't pass food chopstick-to-chopstick
Don't point with chopsticks

Resources

Find Asian Restaurants:

Yelp Fayetteville Asian category
Google Maps "Asian food near me"
TripAdvisor reviews
"Best Asian restaurants Fayetteville NC"
Military spouse recommendations

Fayetteville's Asian dining scene reflects the city's global military community—authentic family recipes, diverse regional cuisines, and welcoming atmospheres that bring Asia to North Carolina.