Best Asian Food Restaurants in Venice Beach

"You’ll feel cool stepping inside Cassia, an ode to the kinds of multidimensional Southeast Asian flavors that transport to Vietnam or Singapore. The partnership between Rustic Canyon Family restaurant group’s Josh Loeb and Zoe Nathan (also of Huckleberry and half a dozen other adored Santa Monica establishments) and Kim and Bryant Ng draws on the latter couple’s culinary heritage to produce delightful (and at times quite spicy) and memorable fare. It’s a place you can unabashedly whet your palate with a piña colada and then order many, many ready-to-share plates."

"2012 Food & Wine’s Best New Chef Bryant Ng and wife Kim Luu-Ng teamed with local hitmakers Josh Loeb and Zoe Nathan from Rustic Canyon Family of Restaurants on Cassia. Their modern, multi-faceted 200-seat Asian brasserie occupies the base of a 1937 Art Deco building. Their raw bar contributes crave-worthy preparations like “sunbathing” prawns tossed with Fresno chiles, garlic and Vietnamese hot sauce."

"n/naka is a Japanese restaurant owned by Chef Niki Nakayama, who was tutored by the legendary Morihiro Onodera. Chef Niki Nakayama is great at kaiseki (an ancient form of Japanese cooking where the temperature, tastes, and texture of the meal, including the ingredients used to make it, are strictly specified by the chef and everyone involved). The staff at this restaurant are very strict with their work habits to ensure the top quality meals that are forever apparent in Nakayama’s works."

"This perfectly composed meal is essentially macrobiotic Japanese food, and it’s insanely good—though it changes a bit from day to day (depending on what’s in season), you’ll find brown rice, sea veggies, greens, and root vegetables."

"Chef’s Table star Niki Nakayama helms this omakase (chef-selected) fine-dining establishment. Small and intimate, any given night will feature...Read More"

"You've probably already heard of Mr. Chow, an iconic restaurant from London with a deep history in Hollywood. There are locations all over the U.S., including in New York and Florida, but the one on Camden Drive in Beverly Hills is where all the celebs go. The food is classic Chinese with a modern twist, and several dishes have been on the menu for decades, including the Beijing Duck, which should always be included in a dinner order."

"Yamashiro is a Japanese restaurant located in Sycamore Avenue, with nightly fancy live music including the most useful Christmas & Hanukkah classics; soulful carolers spreading the holiday cheer; and also a magnificent Instagram worthy light series & tree light across the current market, and historical Yamashiro gardens. With over 30 artisan art vendors, supplying a vast array of unusual presents, you’re certain to come across something memorable for the family members. You can stop by their site and experience what they are telling people."

"Yamashiro is truly one of the most beautiful restaurants in Los Angeles. It is located on a hill above Hollywood and offers stunning views of the city. The restaurant itself is stunning and the food is incredible."

"Oseyo is one of the most crowded places in Pasadena - come on a weekend, and expect to wait at least an hour for a table. But it’s worth the wait, because this isn’t just one of the best places for a rowdy dinner in this part of LA, it’s also a great place for high quality shabu shabu. Get the spicy miso broth, and pick your favorite meat (we like the choice prime rib and the seafood trio, with fresh scallops, salmon, and shrimp), to go along with your $13 pitcher of Kirin."

"Especially during the winter when it’s cold, gloomy, and rainy. Their savory broth is comforting and hot, you warm up quickly. What is shabu shabu or hot pot?"

"Sup Noodle Bar is best known for their Pho, however they have a wide variety of delicious dishes. Try their chicken wings, shaken house fries with skinny fries topped with shaken beef belly, garlic, caramelized onions, sharp cheddar cheese and spicy tartar sauce or their Lomo Saltado with French fries, tomatoes, charred sweet red onions, white wine soy, homemade aji verde aioli, served with steamed white rice."

"was named “The OC’s Best Pho” by OC Weekly and it draws in all the pho aficionados with the wide selection of northern-style noodle bowls including the popular Pho Bac. Hungry guests can also create their own noodle bowl with a choice of meat, veggies and broth. Don’t skip the non-pho options like their over-the-top fries."

"Haven't been to this location for several years but didn't have much choice since Cerritos location moved. It was surprisingly busy for a weekday but..."

"Justinian Jampol took his curiosity of the Cold War and academic background in European history to found the Wende. The title of the museum comes from the German word “Wende” which means “transformation,” and is commonly used to describe the era leading up to and following the fall of the Berlin Wall. On display, you can find visual and material culture from Cold War-era Soviet Union and the former Eastern Bloc."

"Like MOLAA, the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum spotlights the importance of the Pacific Islands and its people. The art here is powerful in execution and emotions. Located near MOLAA, the PIEAM is a great place to go to enhance your cultural understanding while in this city."

"Xian Bing are giant, savory dumplings (or “pies”) filled with different combinations of meat and vegetables, and if that sounds good to you, head to Beijing Pie House. The place looks like any neighborhood fast-casual spot - it’s small and sparsely decorated, and service is fast. There are a lot of things on the menu, but focus on those pies."

"At Paul Martin’s American Grill, our passion is simple: elevating America’s classic cuisine by using only the highest quality, best tasting ingredients. Our mission begins with our sourcing practices, but it hardly ends there... Address:455 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101"

"The casual Starling Diner is a breakfast favorite among locals, who regularly stop by for their stuffed French toast, fresh-baked scones, and seasonal specials. There may be a bit of a wait, as Starling is a popular breakfast haunt, but the hearty portions are a perfect start to a day of exploring."