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Restaurant guide

Love Asian cuisine? Try these restaurants

A fan of pad Thai, crispy duck, bao buns or bibimbap? We've got you covered

Korean spicy scampi, sushi or pad Thai? What's your favourite eastern dish  © Photo credit: Shutterstock

Given that almost every town or village in Luxembourg has an Asian restaurant – Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese or Thai – it's hard to pick the best. For some residents, their local place is also their favourite one.

If you haven't found that authentic taste of the orient, grab your chopsticks and take a look at our favourite places for crispy duck, pad Thai, ramen, and sushi.

Also read the shorter articles below for Ramen or sushi places.

Have we missed a place? Let us know and we'll add it to our readers' recommendations.

Please note we haven't included Indian, Pakistani, Bengali, Tibetan and Nepalese places. You can find our recommendations in our article entitled Craving a curry?

Fu Lu Shou Inn (Rue de Strasbourg )

Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Korean specialities are all available on an extensive menu. Recommendations include the crispy duck, Korean spicy scampi, the Saigon rice noodle soup and the Thai royal imperial chicken. Weekday lunchtime diners should go early to get the best variety of dishes at the buffet, at a price of €16.45 for all you can eat. The ornate decor, complete with Chinese vases and goldfish, make it an ideal place for a business lunch or a romantic tête-à-tête.

Nanban (25 Rue Sainte-Zithe)

This navy blue establishment has huge windows and a lovely light vibe inside with wooden floors and tables and a few sofas, plus the added bonus that you can watch the chefs prepare your ramen. Serving home-made Japanese ramen including Tonkotsu, Tantanmen, Shiitake mushroom and tofu, vegan and even a kid’s sized portion of noodle broth, you can add a marinaded egg or nori (seaweed), with prices around the €20 mark.

Bao8 (8 Rue Joseph Junck)

This new place is getting rave reviews particularly for the price to quality ratio on its Bao Buns, and Margaux Merel’s artisanal cocktails. A sharing platter “Make your Own” comes with five bao buns, crispy chicken, pulled beef, pork belly, mixed veggies and spicy may and teryaki sauce. The gyoza is also a steal at less than €10 for 6 (chicken or veggie), and you can finish with a frozen mochi. The atmosphere is dark chairs, wooden floors and tables, and a very intimate feel.

Kaito (29 Rue du Fort Elisabeth)

New minimalist Japanese restaurant in the Gare district, Kaito adds another string to the Ramen bow of offerings in Luxembourg. It offers 100% Japanese products and cuisine, so you can “experience Japan with every slurp” although it is not possible to make reservations. The menu offers Miso, Tonkotsu, Tan Tan and Shoyu ramen bowls plus the Kaito special with noodles made with 100% Hoikaido wheat, Ebi tempura, egg, karage, bamboo shoots and nori seawead in the ingredients. Ramens cost between €20-25 but you can also get Takoyaki, Yakitori and Gyoza.

Chengdu (112 Rue Christophe Plantin)

Billing itself as the first authentic sichuan comfort food in Luxembourg, Chengdu is named after the provincial capital of the Sichuan province, renowned for its spicy cuisine. Try the sweet spicy dumplings made with red soy sauce, steamed pork ribs or spicy chicken. The menu also has a range of noodle soups, and you can sample the famous Dan Dan noodles, with their spicy, nutty flavours topped with minced meat. This dish was popular in Sichuan in the 1800s when hawkers would carry it in pots and baskets using a pole or dan, slung across their backs. Most items on the menu are less than €20, and seating is simple with wooden chairs at wooden tables.

Tasty Korea (12 Rue Christophe Plantin)

Part of the Primavera shopping centre, this restaurant with a fairly basic interior is dishing up some very authentic Korean food that is getting rave reviews online. In particular the crunch Korean BBQ chicken, Tteokbokki, and the Bibimbap. They do a great lunch box for €16 which includes fried chicken with japchae, rice and egg roll.

Sodam (1 Rue d’Orval)

Another place which opened a year or so ago but is getting rave reviews for its authentic Korean food which includes tteokbokki, gun-mandu kimbap rolls and fried chicken. It’s relatively modest Belair setting has a few tables on a covered terrace and simple decor of exposed brickwork and plain black tables. Many dishes come with rice and kimchi and the restaurant offers a selection of Korean spirits and beers.

Restaurant Ryôdô (Rue Raymond Poincaré)

The Gault & Millau Chef of the Year award (2022 edition) went to Japanese chef Ryôdô Kajiwara. Passionate about his cooking, the menu offers sushi, sashimi, akami and temaki starters, with haut-cuisine meat and fish mains, or a tasting menu including tuna tartare and Wagyu. There's also a vegetarian menu, a sushi and a bento one.

Bo Zai Fan (Avenue de la Faiencerie), Wasabi Moutfort

Hong Kong style clay pot rice, noodles and dim sum on a simple but very tasty menu. They recommend the Hong Kong style duck, and you'll be dining in an nicely understated room.

Sister restaurant Wasabi Moutfort (rue de Remich), has a staggering selection of dim sum and Sha Gua cooked with black garlic, plus all the sushi, sashimi, maki and nigiri you can eat. It's in a beautifully light location (floor to ceiling windows) so you'll feel full and zen.

Thai House (Rue des Capucins)

The newest addition to Asian cuisine in the old town, Thai House combines modern comfort in the shape of blue and yellow plush chairs and banquettes, with coconut curries, tart and spicy salads and sweet and sour flavours. Their tasting menu for two has green papaya salad, crispy egg rolls with shrimp, steamed chicken dumplings and deep fried fish, followed by shrimp green curry, grilled beef Thai salad, and marinated chicken wrapped in padanus leaf. The flowers of Siam dumplings look like works of art.

Deli Koreana (Avenue de la Porte-Neuve)

This is the place to sample Korean fried chicken with a spicy sauce, and a pretty reasonable price tag. The menu is limited, but that’s because the fried chicken is the star of the show. You can also add fried mandu dumplings and home-made kimchi. It’s a small place but has a nice covered terrace.

Pitaya (Place d'Armes)

Pitaya promises Bangkok street food, with decor to match. Thai dishes are prepared in front of customers, and include beef lemon skewers, and nua kao - beef, shrimp, wok fried vegetables and Thai rice. Thai staples including green, red and yellow curries, Pad Thai and chicken satay are on the menu. There's plenty of vegetarian options from this rapidly expanding street food chain, which already has restaurants in France, the Netherlands and Belgium.

Chok Dee (Rue des Capucins)

The latest on the Thai street food craze, chef Nittaya Jnita brings you Pad Thai with rice noodles, shrimp, duck or chicken, tofu, eggs, bean sprouts and a sauce of tamarind, fish sauce and palm sugar, topped with peanuts. You can also tuck into red curry or deep fried wonton with shrimp. It’s a small place with light and airy feel, perfect for a spot of lunch when out shopping.

Chin Chin (Rue du St-Esprit)

Fans of Chinese food will love this new restaurant that offers dim sum, noodles and bao. Particularly good for couples, with discreet wooden tables for two, the small plates include veal truffle dumplings, and veggie versions, Hangshao pork or braised tofu bao buns, soy sea bass steamed with ginger, and braised tofu garlic flower. There are plenty of choices for vegans, vegetarians, meat-lovers, and those with intolerances.

Thai Station (Rue Notre Dame)

A relatively new place which opened in September 2024, it’s small but a hidden gem according to reviewers who say that the food tastes like it is sraight from Bangkok - a picture of which adorns the restaurant walls. Red, green and yellow curry, beef with basil, and Thai-style noodles can be washed down with butterfly pea and lemon or Thai tea. You can choose from five levels of spice and there’s a kid’s menu too.

ChokDee (Rue des Capucins)

With a Thai cook, this new place offers Thai street food, and reviewers are already raving about the lovely service, family friendly atmosphere and generous portions.

Ramen Samurai (Avenue Monterey)

An outside terrace with red chairs, and a beautifully Japan themed interior to transport you to Tokyo, this is the place to come if you fancy some ramen solo, as there are cosy little banks of stools. Chef Florence Chen offers up four versions of this noodle soup with a broth that includes marinated bamboo, and chicken or caramelised pork, plus veggie options. Upstairs you can try gyozas and karaage-style fried chicken, plus some ever-popular bubble tea. They are located at No 17 near Hamilius.

Chang Thai (Rue de Bonnevoie)

More Thai street food in the form of noodle and rice dishes including green curry and duck with basil. You can also grab a green papaya salad, and reviewers say the soups are good value and very tasty. Tuck into spicy Thai soup with prawn and lemon grass, varieties of Tom Yum and Tom Kaa, or dumpling soup Kiew-Nam.

Kin Khao (Kinepolis Kirchberg & Mersch)

Fancy your Pad Thai with a cocktail, then Kin Khao is the place to come. Tuck into grilled marinated seabass with Thai wraps, Massaman curry, and wok fried noodles and rice. You can check the menu for Kirchberg, here, and whilst the city location has closed, they have a new place in Mersch next to Fabrik.

Ukulele (Rue de la Tour Jacob)

A little further up the same road you'll find this cosy-yet-intimate Thai restaurant. Full of colour, partly due to the wonderful blue, red, green and yellow paper parasols that adorn the ceiling. You can choose from Pad Thai, fishcakes, stir fries, or Thai curries with the distinct flavours of basil and lemongrass, and wash it down with a Thai Tonic (gin and tonic variation). Owners Alex and Rob work hard to source the best quality products, and provide a relaxing and friendly environment.

Ake by Kamakura (Rue Munster)

Award-winning Japanese restaurant, is lauded for both its soups and sushi. Although it has some stunning meat and seafood dishes (including sunomono, Wagyu, and roasted duck salad), vegetarians will not go hungry, with the excellent seaweed salad and tempura fried vegetables being just two of the veggie options on offer. Tasting menus are also available and the dessert list includes Dora-Yaki.

Yamayu Santatsu (Rue Notre-Dame)

Simple wooden tables adorn this small Japanese eatery, serving sushi, sashimi, fried and grilled meat and fish. Flavourful fish and soft non-dense rice make the sushi delicious, and the tuna and salmon sashimis are said to be "divine" by one restaurant reviewer.

Peppermint (Bonnevoie, City & Kirchberg)

Vietnamese and Thai dishes at these establishments, offering Pho, nems, gyoza and a good selection of meat or vegetarian mains. Try the veggie curry with lemongrass, or with Vietnamese spices and coconut milk, the duck with ginger or the peppermint prawns. The Kirchberg and city establishments have nice brown wood and bamboo decor, whilst the Bonnevoie one is decorated in tones of grey and black.

Mr Mai (Place Leon XIII)

How about some Vietnamese Pho or Bo Bun? This place gets consistently good reviews from visitors and residents, and has a simple menu which also includes spring rolls and salads. The right level of flavour, not overpowered by ginger, means you’ll get something authentic and with friendly service according to reviewers.

Confucius (Avenue Victor Hugo)

Patron Mr Chau offers diners specialities from the four regions of China – Beijing, Quandong, Shanghai and Tze-Chuan – combining sweet, salty, sour and piquant flavours. A daily lunch menu is on offer, and dishes include Wonton soup, steamed dumplings or dim sum. It also offers a selection of Thai dishes. Neutral beige decor, with wooden tables nicely spaced apart for privacy, make it an ideal place for a business meeting.

If you fancy some oriental food with a cocktail or two, then Mont St-Lambert in Limpertsberg is also worth a try. It has a covered terrace and a lively atmosphere. The surf and turf in ginger, chicken gonbao and crispy wanton are all delicious.

Ramen (City & Gare)

Ramen noodle lovers will be in heaven at these eateries, with modern yellow and black decor. The menu has several different ramen bowls including Shanghai, Hong Kong, and if you're feeling daring, Wuhan. Portions are enormous so go with a rumbling belly, and the ramen is fresh plus the prices very reasonable given the locations.

Red Face (Rue Beaumont)

Cosy but simple, dark booths entice you to try out some authentic Szechuan cuisine. The duck with sauces gets a big thumbs up from diners who also recommend the beef with sesame seeds. Vegetarian options are available and the eulogy one reviewer has given the dim sum is pure poetry.

Thai Celadon (Rue du Nord)

Clean interiors with whitewashed walls, and a great menu featuring Tom Ka Kai (spicy coconut soup with chicken), squid and shallot salad, Bangkok spare ribs, and of course a host of curries and Pad Thai. Vegetarians are well-served here with a good choice, including stir fried bean curd with basil, and vegetarian fried wan tan.

New Confucius (Strassen/Belair)

Formerly at Boulevard Royal in Luxembourg City but now located in Strassen opposite the City Hospital, this restaurant, which has been in the same family for three generations, offers traditional cuisine from Shanghai (including spicy chicken) and Hong Kong (such as ginger lobster). A spacious 80-seat terrace is complemented by the indoor seating at white-clothed tables in a fresh setting with ambient lighting.

Golden Chopsticks (Rollingergrund)

Friendly restaurant run by Mr Chen offering sushi as well as Thai specialities, and sushi bento boxes or very reasonably-priced lunch boxes. A flower-filled terrace in summer and modern red and black decor inside makes it an ideal place for solo dining or a romantic meal. A small private parking area is available.

Tom Yam Kung, a Thai speciality  © Photo credit: Photo: Shutterstock

Simply Thai (Rue du Mur )

Authentic Thai food, including Tom Yum soup, green and red curry, spring rolls and spicy green papaya salad, served in an understated and simple wooden setting with a terrace available for outside dining. If your partner or friends don't like spicy food, there are Italian options on the menu.

VIDA (Avenue John F Kennedy)

A relatively new Japanese fusion restaurant, which has a menu boasting plenty of vegetarian and vegan options including Bao Buns with Japanese aubergine and cashew nuts, Gyoza with cabbage and spring onion, Miso soup with wakame, tofu and dashi. And of course a great selection of sushi, sashimi, nigiri and maki. There's a selection of cocktails to wash it down with including the Japanese Mule - sake, ginger beer, yuzu juice, and lychee pure.

Laotse (Moutfort)

Authentic Chinese fair, lovingly prepared and including some unusual street food dishes. Spice lovers should try Mala chicken a signature Sichuan dish of crispy chicken and dried chillies, or pork ribs in paprika. You can also tuck into dim sum and seafood skewers streetfood style.

Kimchi (Strassen)

Beautifully subtle interior with pretty glass flower chandeliers and clean, fresh decor, this is the place to come for Korean BBQ, served with their famous Kimchi. There are plenty of other Korean dishes, and you can even try Kimchi galette.

Restaurant Gamja (Dudelange)

Another Korean BBQ place, also with fresh, bright decor and little paper parasols on the walls. You can also sample the healthy Bibimbap, ramen or sushi, and they do set menus for lunch during the week. If you want to eat there at the weekends, it's advised you book in advance.

Restaurant Chen (Mamer)

"The sushi was a pleasure for the eyes," says one reviewer of this restaurant in Mamer, which serves Japanese, Chinese and Thai cuisine. Simply adorned with wooden tables and grey decor, the food takes centre stage. Try the grilled crown of lamb in lemongrass, shrimp ravioli, or the tofu and vegetable pot.

Nonbe (Belval)

A mix of modern and traditional Japanese cuisine, offering Izakaya and Kaiseki food, it has gyoza (Japanese dumplings) and Miso soup on the menu together with grilled meats marinated in teriyaki, sake and wasabi sauces. A modern light interior with wooden tables and glass walls, Nonbe also has a terrace outside and parking nearby.

Papaya (Holzem)

With its cool and stylish decor and nicely-spaced tables, Papaya offers a good family dining experience. Offering Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese dishes, the menu includes Miso, Tataki and Gunkan rice balls. The Papaya rolls, a house speciality, are delicious washed down with a cup of fresh ginger or honeysuckle tea. A menu of the day is available at €15,80.

Feuille de Banana (Goetzingen)

Nicely spaced tables and a limited, but very well-produced menu, makes this an ideal place for Thai-food lovers, with a good selection of vegetarian dishes. The menu offers simple options such as prawn fried noodles and specialities including duck with lemongrass and beef masaman curry.

And a few more...

A special mention to...Naga in Mondercange, which comes highly recommended for its Japanese food, and Manzoku, which sells hugely-popular and freshly-made Japanese ramen noodle soup kits at its shop in Merl/Belair and also has a Tokyo-sized ramen bar, open weekdays and Saturdays serving up their fresh ramen in situ. You can check their Facebook page for more details.

Head to Op der Breck in Kopstal for Thai food in a relaxed local pub setting. The Vietnamese deli Thanh's has Pho soup and Banh Mi sandwiches at its two establishments in the city and Kirchberg.