20 Asian restaurants in Dubai that are hidden gems

South Asian

Rasoi Ghar
What: Authentic Gujarati and Rajasthani thali spot.
Where: Zainal Mohebi Plaza, Sheikh Zayed Bin Khalifa Road, Al Karama
Contact: +9714 388 5711

Real Momos
What: Nepali streetfood comes alive in Dubai at this place tucked away in Al Karama.
Where: 21st Street, Al Karama
Contact: +9714 559 7844

Nayaab Haandi
What: Pakistani delicacies galore.
Where: Next to Al Ghazzal Mall, Al Wasl Road, Satwa
Contact: +9714 359 7448

Desi Adda
What: Traditional Pakistani and Indian street food.
Where: Building P6, Damascus Street, Al Qusais
Contact: +9714 261 2399

Lakeside Spice
What: A Mexican/Indian fusion with a striking view of Business Bay.
Where: Scala Tower, Al Abraj Street, Business Bay
Contact: +9714 553 1023

Red Box Restaurant
What: A taste of Sri Lanka in Dubai.
Where: 5a Street, off Damascus Street, Al Qusais
Contact: +9714 561 0724

Elco Veg Dine
What: Combining Indian and Chinese vegetarian dishes.
Where: Zabeel Road, opp Post Office, Al Karama
Contact: +9714 397 2787

Rauf Sweets & Restaurant
What: Desserts and streetfood.
Where: 4a Street, Satwa
Contact: +9714 344 3184

Asian

Iwok
What: Healthy Asian food prepared wok-style.
Where: Near Pearl Marina, Marina Promenade, Dubai Marina
Contact: +9714 360 3111

Star Lake
What: Neighbourhood Chinese joint with zebra-print decor.
Where: Reef Tower, Cluster O, Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Contact: +9714 514 9077

Yakitate
What: Traditional Japanese pastries with taro and chocolate.
Where: Al Ghurair Centre, Al Rigga
Contact: +9714 455 1683

Fujiya
What: A favourite for sushi lovers.
Where: 4th Street (opposite 1st Street), Oud Metha
Contact: +9714 357 6765

Pyongyang Okryu-gwan
What: Korean taste that will surely have you hooked.
Where: Business Village B, Deira
Contact: +9714 298 1589

Han Cheng Guan
What: Japanese and Korean fusion dishes that will keep you coming back for more.
Where: Omar Bin Al Khattab Road, Al Rigga
Contact: +9714 229 9620

South-East Asian

Chef Bali
What: Affordable Filipino and Indonesian food done right in Al Karama.
Where: 21st Street, Al Karama
Contact: +971 50 798 8773

Hanoi Naturally
Where: The only place in Dubai to serve authentic Vietnamese cuisine to date.
Where: Gold Crest Executive Building, Cluster C, JLT

Contact: +9714 431 3099

Singapore Deli Café
What: Fresh and authentic South East Asian dishes.
Where: Shumoukh Building, 6a Street, Al Karama
Contact: +9714 396 6885

Tuk Tuk Thai
What: Authentic Thai food in Mirdif Mall’s food court.
Where: Uptown Mirdiff Mall, Mirdif
Contact: +9714 239 3373

Rauchi
What: A delicious Thai and Chinese mix at a great price.
Where: Ramee Rose Hotel, Barsha Heights (Tecom)
Contact: +9714 450 0111

Betawi
What: Extremely pocket-friendly Indonesian cuisine.
Where: Custer D, JLT
Contact: +9714 454 2329