Asian restaurants in Asheville range from Chinese restaurants to noodle shops to Japanese sushi and steak houses. You can find divine Indian and Thai cuisine. Explore a little of the East in the Appalachians.
Visitors to Western North Carolina know there’s something special about enjoying Asian, Orientail and Indian meals in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
List of Asian, Oriental and Indian Restaurants:
There are 10 Places To Eat in Asheville listed on this page.
Asiana Grand Buffet
The Asiana serves several varieties of Asian cuisine and hors d'oeuvres -- offering both buffet and menu service. | 828-667-2010 153 Smoky Park Highway |
Chai Pani
Introducing the fun, fresh, & lighter side of Indian food to downtown Asheville! Chai~Pani features a combination of Chaat (Indian savory street food), Thali (Indian small plates & comfort food) & Tandoori (flavorful char-grilled meats & breads) served in a casual, easy & affordable setting with an emphasis on fresh, local and natural ingredients. | 22 Battery Park Ave. |
Doc Chey's Noodle House
Doc Chey's Noodle House serves affordable, freshly-wok'd food inspired by the cuisines of China, Japan, Thailand, Korea and Vietnam. The award-winning menu features noodles, stirfries and dim sum. | 828-252-8220 37 Biltmore Avenue |
Heiwa Shokudo
Serving traditional Japanese dishes and sushi. | 828-254-7761 87 North Lexington Avenue |
India Garden Authentic Indian Cuisine
Authentic Indian cuisine. Friendly, smoke-free atmosphere. Lunch buffet seven days a week. | 828-298-5001 156 South Tunnel Road |
Mela Indian Restaurant
Mela offers authentic North and South Indian cuisine in a sumptuous setting in the heart of downtown Asheville. Recommended by the New York Times and consistently voted Asheville's best Indian restaurant, Mela was also voted Western North Carolina's favorite restaurant by Mountain Xpress readers in 2008. Lunch buffet and dinner served seven days a week. Vegetarian and vegan options; full bar; live entertainment. Come celebrate at Mela! | 828-225-8880 70 North Lexington Avenue |
Mikado Steak House & Sushi Bar
828-258-9696 45 Tunnel Road |
Noodle Shop
Enjoy authentic, traditional homestyle Chinese cuisine while enjoying a front row seat to the sights and sounds of downtown Asheville. The large menu offers many choices from appetizers, soups, entrees and noodle bowls. | 828-250-9898 3 Pack Square |
Red Orchid
Serving traditional Thai dishes with an American twist. | 828-281-9999 70 Westgate Highway |
Yoshida Japanese Steak House
Casual Japanese steak and seafood restaurant, with hibachi/tappen yaki style dining. | 828-252-5903 4 Regent Park Boulevard |



