The Best Restaurants in Houston’s Asiatown

Malaysian cuisine, dim sum, all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue, and so much more abound in Asiatown

There’s no denying it: Houston’s Asiatown is one of the best (and largest) in the country. What started out as a thriving community near East Downtown has blossomed into a pillar of Southwest Houston found on and around Bellaire Boulevard. The evolving, bustling neighborhood is home to a diverse population of residents and a dizzying array of Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian, and Vietnamese restaurants. As such, there are plenty of places to eat during your visit. But where do you start in one of Houston’s best dining areas? This map of Asiatown’s best restaurants combines neighborhood favorites, chef-loved spots, and newcomers that are poised to continue Asiatown’s reign as one of the top places to dine in Houston.