Order the best Asian near Gaithersburg, MD

Best Asian Restaurants Nearby in Gaithersburg

OKEY POKE

OKEY POKE

4.8
(2k+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 0.7 mi • 21 min
"The Mango Tango has a good portion size and tempera shrimp are nice and crispy and not soggy. The Pink Summer is really refreshing and not too sweet"
"Great always! Love the poke bowl the most. Portion sizes are always great and the fish is always fresh. The Passionfruit Tango is slightly sweet. It not overly sweet which I love. There are little jellies at the bottom."
Regular (2 Scoops of Protein)
Fried Japanese chicken cutlet bowl with tangy katsu sauce and sweet kewpie mayo. Served on white rice, cucumber, and purple cabbage.
$16.41
Large (3 Scoops of Protein)
Grilled spicy salmon bowl flavored with a generous drizzle of spicy mayo and yum-yum sauce. Red chili flakes sprinkled on top. Served with sweet onion, scallions, tomatoes, avocado, masago, edamame, and cucumber on a white rice & green mix base.
$18.8
Kobe Japan Hibachi And Sushi

Kobe Japan Hibachi And Sushi

4.7
(1k+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 26 min
"Excellent hibachi. I love that they have an option of steamed veggies only in addition to the traditional rice or noodles. The serving sizes are generous and the price is quite reasonable. A great choice for a quick meal. "
"I gobbled the Philadelphia roll up immediately!!! So delicious! The hibachi deal was hard to pass up and I added extra yum yum sauce! Such a good treat on a weeknight and had enough for plenty of leftovers. I enjoy Kobe's sushi and hibachi more than most of the other options in the area. Looking forward to ordering again."
#1 Chicken Hibachi
Come with two pieces dumpling two pieces crab rangoon four pieces California roll and salad.
$15.08
#5 Chicken & Beef Hibachi
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially you have certain medical conditions.
$16.45
Bottled Drinks
Come with two pieces dumpling two pieces crab rangoon four pieces California roll and salad.
$3.09
#6 Chicken & Shrimp Hibachi
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially you have certain medical conditions.
$16.42
Sarku Japan

Sarku Japan

4.6
(6k+)
• Japanese • Asian Food
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 46 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The food is very good but they never provide much wasabi. Fortunately I knew this from experience and had my own. Other than that I would highly recommend this place for a good relatively inexpensive meal."
"I didn't know of a good place where they sold teriyaki, until I tried Sarku, both its portion and its flavor and freshness are the best and too delicious, it has been a pleasure to try their food and of course I would buy at this restaurant again, it is my favorite from now on."
CHICKEN TERIYAKI
Our famous chicken teriyaki features tender American Cage-Free chicken marinated in-house daily, cooked to order, and finished with our signature teriyaki sauce. Served with steamed white rice and mixed vegetables. Upgrades to noodles or fried rice available. 640-870 Cals.
$13.76
CHICKEN & SHRIMP TERIYAKI
A craveable combo of tender, American Cage-Free chicken and succulent shrimp, cooked to order with mixed vegetables and finished in our signature teriyaki sauce. Served with steamed white rice. Upgrades to noodles or fried rice available. 750-980 Cals.
$15.45
CHICKEN BENTO
A satisfying bento with our famous tender, antibiotic-free chicken teriyaki, steamed white rice, a fresh garden salad, 4 California rolls, and 3 dumplings. Upgrade to noodles or fried rice to match your craving.800-950 Cals.
$15.2
CHICKEN TERIYAKI COMBO
A classic roll with imitation crab, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber wrapped in rice for a fresh, easy favorite. 330 cals.
$16.39
Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken

4.7
(2k+)
• Fried Chicken • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 28 min
"Great! Always loved bon chon. Just wish it was a bit less expensive. Paying over $1 for each piece of boneless chicken when some are less than an inch wide doesn't make me too happy... otherwise I would order more often. Soy garlic is delicious! Kimchi and coleslaw and fries are great. "
"the Bulgogi Fries were amazing! very crispy and well seasoned but the meat was not evenly distributed just smack dab in the middle. next time I will order extra cheese. the Boneless wings were crispy and flavorful, we got soy garlic and the new sauce I can't pronounce. the only thing that wasn't good was their ranch, a good ranch pairs well with chicken but this ranch tastes like hidden valley not what I was expecting."
Wings
Double fried with your choice of sauce. Complimentary side of pickled radish or coleslaw. (*Korean BBQ contains sesame seeds and/or sesame seed oil. Bonchon Gold Dust contains dairy.)
$24.6
Strips
Double fried with your choice of sauce. Complimentary side of pickled radish or coleslaw. (*Korean BBQ contains sesame seeds and/or sesame seed oil. Bonchon Gold Dust contains dairy.)
$21.9
Steamed Rice
Fluffy, cooked white rice.
$3.59
Mixed
Wings & Drumsticks, double fried with your choice of sauce. Complimentary side of pickled radish or coleslaw. (*Korean BBQ contains sesame seeds and/or sesame seed oil. Bonchon Gold Dust contains dairy.)
$26.03
Hommali Thai Dining

Hommali Thai Dining

4.8
(40+)
• Thai • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 23 min
"Pad Thai was excellent as always"
Pad Thai
Stir-fried thin rice noodle with egg, red tofu, bean sprout, chive, crushed peanut in savory sour tamarind sauce.
$17.54
Panang Curry
Mild. Panang curry paste cooked with coconut milk, peanut, kaffir lime leaves, bell pepper.
$17.52
Veggie Spring Roll (3)
Vegetarian. Cabbage, carrot, cellophane noodles stuffing sided with sweet chili sauce.m yummy
$8.03
Pad See Ew
Stir-fried wide rice noodles with egg, Chinese broccoli, carrot in sweet soy sauce.
$17.44
Dumpling District

Dumpling District

4.7
(500+)
• Shanghainese • Szechuan
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 27 min
"The Rainbow Soup Dumplings [6] 六彩小笼 soup dumplings were OUTSTANDING. This was my first time ordering, but my daughter loves soup dumplings so we decided to give it a shot: we were NOT disappointed! The order arrived very quickly; everything was neatly packaged and carefully arranged in the bags, and the food was delicious. The Spring Roll (3) 上海卷 were delicately fried, not greasy. The chicken and shrimp and Broccoli With Brown sauce was perfectly cooked, not overdone, and very tasty. The General Tso's chicken 左宗鸡 was tender and perfectly fried. And again, the Rainbow Soup Dumplings [6] 六彩小笼 really stole the show: it was a flavor journey! I wasn't sure what to expect with the different colored dumplings, but they each had their own unique flavor and were all fantastic. We will definitely be ordering again."
"For how much you have to pay, you get really low quality soggy chicken bites. Also the 7$ scallion pancake is just one cut into multiple pieces, unlike other restaurants that give you multiple scallion pancakes in one order. Overall, upset with the price to quality, and with the quantity of the side order."
Pork Pan-fried Bao [6] 豬肉生煎包
Savor the flavors of our Pork Bun, 猪肉生煎包, a street food favorite from Shanghai. These pan-fried buns are filled with juicy pork and gelatin that melts into broth when cooked, offering a crispy bottom, soft top, and a burst of savory broth with each bite.
$14.12
Fried Rice 炒飯
Discover the versatility of our Fried Rice, a staple of Chinese cuisine that can be personalized to your preference. Choose to add chicken, pork, beef, vegetable, or seafood, each option stir-fried with rice and a mix of savory seasonings for a comforting and satisfying meal.
$17.87
Pork Soup Dumplings [6] 豬肉小籠包
Pork soup dumplings, or Xiao Long Bao, are a popular Chinese delicacy known for their savory broth and tender pork filling encased in a delicate wrapper. The original soup dumpling!
$15.12
Chicken Soup Dumplings [6] 雞肉小籠包
Chicken soup dumplings, a more modern variant of the Xiao Long Bao, includes rich broth and succulent chicken filling, all carefully encased in a tender wrapper.
$15.21
AH'HAAN BY BANGKOK GARDEN

AH'HAAN BY BANGKOK GARDEN

4.7
(100+)
• Asian Food • Thai
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 27 min
"Amazing! Always enjoy the food. Great place."
"Kana Moo Grob. is excellentwith the right amount of spice. Unfortunatelythey forgot my Soda (CAN)s. I love thefood but now I'm thirsty."
Pad Se Ew.
Choice of Protein: Chicken, Beef, Pork, Shrimp ($2), Tofu, Vegetable
$16.48
Pad Thai .
Choice of Protein: Chicken, Beef, Pork, Shrimp ($2), Duck ($5), Tofu, Vegetable
$16.61
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Spicy Basil Fried Rice with Bell Peppers with your Choice of Protein Choice of Protein: Chicken, Beef, Pork, Shrimp ($2), Tofu, Vegetable Contains Egg
$6
Crab Rangoon
Homemade Pork and Shrimp Wontons served in a Tom Yum style Chili Oil
$7
Thai Express Restaurant

Thai Express Restaurant

4.6
(2k+)
• Asian • Thai
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 29 min
"The Mango with Sweet Sticky Rice is my favorite. It's always amazing and delicious. I also love the Thai Spring Roll there are two are are perfect to share. I also usually get the Woon-Sen Pad Thai with tofu or chicken. The food is always tasty,portions are large and the Thai Ice Tea is perfect. This place never lets me down <3"
"Favorite Thai restaurant in dmv. It's always such good quality and they listen to specific instructions. So tasty!!"
Pad Thai
Rice noodles, bean sprouts, scallions, egg and crunched peanut
$16.84
Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
Wide rice noodles, basil leaves, tomatoes, onion, scallions, garlic and chili
$16.82
Thai Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with tomatoes, onion, scallions, garlic and egg
$17.32
Thai Spring Roll (2pcs)
Deep fried vegetables roll served with sweet and sour sauce
$7.05
Osaka Ramen & Sushi

Osaka Ramen & Sushi

4.8
(200+)
• Japanese • Catering
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 27 min
"The Spicy Tonkotsu has to be the best ramen I have ever tasted in my life. The broth was thick, the soy eggs were so good and the pork had the perfect level of fat. I added bean sprouts and it gave a great level of crunch. This is officially my go to restaurant for amazing ramen. Highly recommend!!!"
"I have had ramen all over the country and in a few different countries. This spicy tonkatsu is probably my favorite. I usually never write reviews either, but this seemed an existential experience. The cook on the pork is exceptional; the heat in the chili paste is precise; the chew on the noodle is exact; the broth is deeply flavorful. It is a generous portion as well. Thank you, Osaka Ramen & Sushi."
Pork Gyoza (6)
Pork broth, pork chasu, fish cake, kikurage, menma, sweet corn, green onion, nori, homemade spicy garlic, and soft-boiled egg
$9.52
S1. California Roll
BBQ chicken skewers
$7.82
Miso Soup
This item contains raw fish. warning: consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish, shellfish or fresh shell egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. raw fish poses a risk of foodborne infection prices are subject to changes without notice.
$3.29
S17.🦐🦐Spicy Crunchy Shrimp Roll
Warning: consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish, shellfish or fresh shell egg may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. raw fish poses a risk of foodborne infection prices are subject to changes without notice.
$7.84
Onigiri Kingdom

Onigiri Kingdom

4.8
(200+)
• Japanese • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 34 min
"The Combo: Beef Onigiri (x2) is always my go to, it's sooo good and flavorful. I get the potato salad and Strawberry Lemon Tea as my sides and they're always good too. The tea isn't too sweet and you can adjust the sweetness if you'd like or add a special request to ask for it extra sweet if you get it with the combo and they'll normally do it. The potato salad has good texture but I add just a tiny bit chili oil and soy sauce to it for a lil extra flavor. Portion sizes for everything are pretty decent. However the ONLY negative thing I have to say is for the Fuwafuwa daifuku mochi (x2) I think 3 instead of 2 for the price would be better but I might just be greedy lol. The Mitarashi Dango (X3p) is very good for dessert if you don't like anything overly sweet and the texture is perfect. Also love this place so much I'm a regular and they added a little extra dessert for me and I love that, it shows appreciation. Definitely recommend this place for everyone. Always consistent and a 10/10."
"Amazing. I have ordered 8 times since august and its good everytime. I really like the Oden Starter Bowl_Mini Udon Set and have gotten the Spam Onigiri (x2) several times. Its always good portions for your money and is always full of flavor."
Spam Onigiri (x2)
SPAM (25% Less Sodium) with vegi onigiri (you might taste a little sour which is from Umeiboshi/pickled plum) Add SPAM sauce
$9.44
Spicy Tuna Onigiri (X2) 🌶️GF
Spicy tuna mayo stuffed inside of green vegi onigiri.
$10.01
Salmon Deluxe Onigiri (X2) GF
House grilled sashimi grade salmon stuffed inside of salmon onigiri.
$12.04
“Crab” Onigiri (X2)
Mayo fish cake (crab flavor) is stuffed inside of the green veggie onigiri.
$9.27
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

4.5
(500+)
• Korean BBQ • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 25 min
"Finally, the bentoboxes did not arrive cracked or leaking! They are very fragile so if you intend to save leftovers, be prepared because it seems like whatever they use now is not like the previous containers and my last 2-3 orders were cracked and leaking. They also routinely forget utensils. They also have forgotten straws, which is why I stopped ordering drinks because of the type of drink requires the seal to be broken . It would be great if they would list their mango and passionfruit teas in a way that is not hidden. The Beef Bulgogi and Garlic Shrimp artived safely and my sides were kimchi and pickled radish which I find to be the usyal. Edamame is great. Bento is a good value- i wish the combos would permit their other drink options and their multi bentos would allow more side choices (kimchi is the only option despite Edamame and pickled radish to be similarly priced) and drink options given its one of 3 soft drinks (they have more) or one of 3 teas (they have more) which deters me from this option. Their Hush Puppies (10) are awesome and Fried Cheesesticks (6) are decent given its not their main cuisine. Hope things continue to improve with packaging. To those upset about wrong items- substitution is their default so be sure to select contact or refund if its out of stock. Yummy Sauce (2oz) costs extra yet they send a unlabeled similarly appearing sauce as well that is very different--wish it could be identified for allergen purposes although i imagine its a fish sauce maybe? Its spicy? Would prefer extra Yummy Sauce (2oz). Please remember utensils! Will order again if things continue to improve with packaging quality of bentos, or rather theres more established consistency abd absolutely if the menu is updated to better reflect hidden choices :) arrived fresh and still warm. Happy to support!"
"I have had this beef bulgogi bento box before from them . But it deserves more than one review . I am on a budget ( imagine that , right ?) and my goal whenever I order from DoorDash just for myself is to spend under 25 including tip . This bento box is absolutely delicious. There is so much food I can get two or even THREE meals for about $20 with tip! So I get a great meal for 7 to 10 dollars . This place is hard to beat . Big fan . "
Beef Bulgogi
Hibachi Chicken & Steak and Vegetables paired with choice of White Rice or Japchae ( Cold Korean Noodle).
$17.39
Bangkok Garden

Bangkok Garden

4.7
(1k+)
• Thai • Noodles
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 40 min
"The best Thai food I've ordered for delivery in awhile. Food was delicious. Tom Yum Soup had a delicious spice to it; the 2 Piece Curry Puffs (2 pieces) were flaky; Thai Ice Coffee with Herbal Jelly was securely packaged and strong; Panang Curry had great flavor. Will definitely order again."
"Delicious! There's a reason why this is one of my go-to Thai restaurants! My favorite dish is the Pad See Ew with tofu, closely followed by the Lad Na, but everything I've tried here is great."
Pad Thai
Rice noodles stir fried with eggs and chopped firm tofu, green onions, bean sprouts, served with lime wedges, and roasted peanuts.
$16.05
Drunken Noodle
Wide rice noodle stir fry with basil leaves and bell peppers. Spicy.
$15.78
Pad Se Ew
Stir fried sweet wide rice noodle with Chinese broccoli.
$15.63
Krapow Kai Dow
Thai basil stir fry with your choice of the following protein. If protein is not specified you will be given ground chicken.
$15.53
bb.q Chicken

bb.q Chicken

4.7
(2k+)
• Korean • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 35 min
"Wings were ready and warm. I've order Honey Garlic Wings and Soy Garlic Wings before and they are so good. They're saucy wings, and so full of flavor. Definitely worth the purchase and the service is great. "
"Bulgogi Rice Bowl was piping hot and fresh. The steak is tender and well seasoned/marinated. The portion is huge. I will definitely order again!"
Honey Garlic Wings
Brushed with a sweet, soy-based sauce, these are light on heat and heavy on flavor.
$22.38
Golden Original Wings
Korean Fried Chicken at its best. Juicy and tender inside, light and crispy outside.
$23.15
Soy Garlic Wings
Light and crispy with an added kick.
$22.37
Spicy Original Wings
Korean Fried Chicken at its best. Juicy and tender inside, light and crispy outside.
$22.07
Neko Nook

Neko Nook

4.8
(100+)
• Japanese • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 34 min
"I was initially skeptical about trying this place since there weren’t many reviews on the items, but I’m so glad I took the chance—everything exceeded my expectations! I’ll start with my favorite: the Hambagu Sando. It was absolutely packed with flavor and generously filled, so you’re definitely getting your money’s worth in terms of portion size. The OG Tamago Sando was light, refreshing, and surprisingly filling. It wasn’t overly heavy on the sweet mayo either, which made it even better. The Berkshire Pork Gyoza was also a standout! I was pleasantly surprised that the soy sauce wasn’t the typical kind—it had a thicker textureu and a subtle sweetness while still maintaining that familiar soy flavor. I’m really looking forward to trying more of their sandos. I’d 100% order again—though I might go in person next time, since it’s a bit pricey online XD "
"the ube strawberry sando and hibiscus tea were delissshhh and def worth the price! the hambagu sando was only okay. lets say the strawberry one was an 8\10, the hambagu was like a 4\10 for me. just bland. the dandan noodles were a 10\10 for me though!! im no noodle connoisseur but they have to be handpulled. i alsovery much appreciated how they put the sauce on the side for my delivery order!"
OG Tamago Sando
Japanese egg salad, shokupan, sweet mayo
$12.43
Strawberry Sando
Homemade cream, strawberries, shokupan
$11.43
Teriyaki Chicken Sando
Hibachi chicken thigh, cabbage, shokupan, house sauce
$14.34
Strawberry Matcha Latte
Homemade ube cream, strawberries, shokupan
$7.85
Bobs Shanghai 66

Bobs Shanghai 66

4.7
(800+)
• Chinese • Tapas/Small Plates
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 37 min
"whole P10 Shanghai Sauteed Duck ordered this thinking it was PEKING duck..... WASN'T...... it was BETTER!!!! .....the duck's FAT was quite flavorful and succulent.... something peking duck lacks...... sauce was rich & smooth..... I WILL be ordering this again!!!!"
"Simply the best Chinese food available. The lamb with scallions I have not seen anywhere else and it's amazing with a generous amount of lamb. The dumplings, particularly the. Shrimp, A 06 and pork with the super thin skin. Pure ecstasy"
A14 Pork XLB
Handmade chinese scallion pancake, is a panfried crispy, layered delight.
$13.08
N21 Fried Rice
Kung pao chicken, kungpao sauce and peanuts meet chicken in this delicious dish.. comes with a side of steamed white rice, no substitutions.
$15.33
A16 Chicken Soup Dumpling
Sweet and tangy sesame chicken. comes with a side of steamed white rice, no substitutions.
$14.41
A12 Spicy Pork Wontons
. comes with a side of steamed white rice, no substitutions.
$12.31
Pike Kitchen

Pike Kitchen

4.7
(1k+)
• Japanese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 41 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Chicken Cupbop got better the more I ate. I think the fishy smell of the rice seasoning took some getting used to for me (an American), but I ate it all and enjoyed it. Great portion of meat to rice. Highly recommend getting the Kimchi 4 Oz with it - delicious!"
"The shrimp tempura one had 1 small shrimp in it. It was mostly rice. The chicken one was also very dry. The Philly one was the only good one."
Chicken Cupbop
Chicken bites over rice served with a side of pickled radish.
$11.2
Pk New Chicken Cupbop
Chicken bites over rice served with a pickled radish, Sweet Corn, Stir Fry Vegetable, Seasoned Squash, Scrambled Eggs. PK Special Cupbop Sauce
$12.28
Onigiri 3 Pack
Seasoned kale, seasoned squash, seasoned bean sprouts, seasoned mushroom, balanced carrots, seasoned radish with fried egg, and a hint of sesame oil served over white rice.
$12.24
Bulgogi Bibimbop
Stir-fried rice with onion, carrots, scallion, and eggs. served with our house-made yum yum sauce.
$17.64
Pho District

Pho District

4.7
(30+)
• Vietnamese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 29 min
"Really great broth and the meat was flavorful as well"
"I was so hopeful for this. They really missed the mark. Broth was bland, only two pieces of meat, and very little toppings. Not to mention they offered no hoisin or siracha with the pho. Never ever again."
P3. Steak & Brisket Pho / Phở Tái Chín
Rare steak & brisket in beef broth.
$21.26
A3. Fresh Summer Rolls (2 Pieces Chicken & Shrimp)
2 pieces chicken & shrimp. Rice paper rolls with shrimp, chicken, vermicelli, cucumber, & herbs. Served with peanut sauce.
$7.81
P5. Chicken Pho (Beef Broth)
Sliced chicken breast in beef broth.
$17.87
P4. Brisket Pho / Phở Tái Gân
Rare steak & tendon in beef broth.
$20.16

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