Order the best Asian near Saint Louis, MO

Best Asian Restaurants Nearby in Saint Louis

Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

4.0
(4k+)
• Fast Food • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 38 min
"Breakfast Taco is kind of okay, not as good as the regular ones but the Large Iced Vanilla Creamaccino and the Mini Churros (5) are both REALLY good. This store consistently serves fresh n tasty food :)"
"everything was exceptionally good. I love the Two Tacos from jack n the box. the curly Large Curly Fry were also hot and fresh, just wish they filled my box up more and the Mini Churros (5) are very delicious. I highly recommend trying."
Build Your Own Munchie Meal
Pick between 1 of 4 different entrees, 2 sides and a drink to create your own Munchie Meal. We believe in the freedom of choice. 2010 calories.
$15.7
6 Tacos Party Pack
6 crunchy tacos w/ melty American cheese, shredded lettuce & signature taco sauce. This digital exclusive is the only six-pack you need. 1020 calories.
$7.2
Large Oreo® Shake
Classic OREO® cookies pieces make this and creamy shake one of the best ways to have your milk and cookies. 1010 calories.
$6.86
Sauced & Loaded Tiny Tacos
Crunchy, bite-size Tiny Tacos loaded with cheddar cheese sauce, shredded lettuce & our signature taco sauce. Sometimes you need a lotta little tacos. 600 calories.
$6.35
Lotus & Lime

Lotus & Lime

Asian Fusion • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 23 min
Newly Added
Roasted Wagyu Beef
Wagyu beef chuck roast. Incredibly delicious on it's own or as an add-on. Gluten, dairy, soy, refined sugar free.
$18.89
Chicken Purple Rice Bowl
Our classic chicken and rice bowl. Tender roasted chicken over fragrant purple rice with crisp cucumbers, shredded carrots, seasonal snow or snap peas, fresh pear slices, cashews, and fresh cilantro and scallion. Finished with your choice of Lotus & Lime signature sauce — bright Ginger Lime, rich "Peanut" Sauce (nut-free, made with roasted sunflower), or savory Tamarind Garlic. Everything is gluten, dairy free, and peanut free including all sauces. Remove cashews to make it nut free.
$18.8
Umami Express

Umami Express

Japanese • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 22 min
Newly Added
Protein Lover Rice Bowl
base of shiitake-garlic heirloom forbidden & brown rice, chicken, pork, organic tofu, crisp water chestnuts, steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, fresh green onion, toasted sesame seeds, our house-made szechuan chili oil crunch & choice of our signature sauce // gluten, dairy free // zero refined sugar
$18.45
Wagyu Beef
our premium wagyu cooked at super low temps and hand pulled to preserve the distinctive wagyu flavor // gluten free, dairy free
$17.95
Hawaiian Bros

Hawaiian Bros

4.6
(2k+)
• Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
50% off on $15+
Trending
"Great tasting food! It came with good amount of servings too. The chicken is tender and juicy and the luau pork is not dry. Came with extra teri sauce. I was stay at Hyatt regency downtown and it came pretty quick. Maybe 20-25 mins. Would order again. Im filipino who eats pretty savory food almost daily and this hit the spot for me"
"Avoid this joint. Their food is not freshly or caringly prepared - it clearly comes from the "Generic Hawaiian Food" section of the cheapest mass-market storefront they could find and is prepared with as much care as what my cat leaves in the litterbox. The Pacific Island Salad is a particular tragedy. Literally 99% lettuce that looks like it came from a bag, layered in a shallow little bowl, 5 or 6 mandarin orange slices, and instead of the "island vinaigrette" dressing it was advertised to come with, they just tossed in two little tubs of pre-packaged teriyaki sauce? The chicken was already dry as hell and tasted like it had been floating in a salt bath all day; expecting me to dress the salad in teriyaki would be a vomit-inducing amount of sodium. I haven't even tried the puny Pineapple Luau Slider Singles yet, I just threw them in the fridge for when I'm desperate. Again, don't bother with this place. Exceptionally low effort, low quality, and low value."
Lona’s Lil Eats (Kirkwood)

Lona’s Lil Eats (Kirkwood)

4.9
(10+)
• Asian Fusion • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Newly Added
#4 Big Thai Wrap
grilled chicken
$17.21
Create Your Own- Plate
stir-fried rice
$17.5
Create Your Own- Rice Paper Wrap
lime ginger peanut sauce
$18.89
Steak Dumplings
rice paper wrap
$11.03
Corner 17 inside Dierbergs

Corner 17 inside Dierbergs

4.8
(100+)
• Chinese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"First time trying corner 17 which I've wanted to for awhile. Got it from the dierbergs location and it was amazing. Great taste and nice packaging insulated bags to keep the food warm. Nice containers too, to match the good quality food. Amazing! Now I know why everyone in STL raves about this place"
General Tsos Chicken
Deep- fried chicken, simmered in a sweet and spicy chili pepper sauce, served with steamed broccoli. (Served with white rice)
$17.72
Crab Rangoon(5)
Crispy and sweet rangoon filled with premium cream cheese and imitation crab meat.
$8.16
Black Pepper Chicken
Lightly fried chicken stir-fried with red / green pepper, white onion and seasoned with black pepper. (Served with white rice)
$17.79
Chili Wonton
Handmade wonton with savory pork fillings and served in house-made red chili oil sauce. Note:avoid this dish if you are allergy to peanuts or shellfish.
$12.79
Best Bento Box

Best Bento Box

4.5
(200+)
• Japanese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
$6 off on $47+
"Consistently great! The Crab Rangoon (4pcs.) are some of the best I've ever tried, and the Orange Chicken is something you can get excited about. I also love the Katsu bento box. Thai Iced Tea (16 Fl.oz.) is great here too."
"Orange chicken Bento Box was colorful and had everything you would want with a meal. Crab Rangoon (4pcs.) were the perfect amount of crunch. Mango Sticky Rice was something new to me and I absolutely loved it. Everything was warm on arrival and I cannot think of one single complaint. Amazing and filling meal."
Crab Rangoon (4pcs.)
Crispy wontons filled with creamy and imitation crab. Serve with Thai sweet chili sauce.
$6.95
Mango Sticky Rice
Sweet, ripe mango served over warm coconut infused sticky rice, topped with toasted sesame seeds and side of creamy coconut sauce. A classic Thai dessert that's light, refreshing, and full of tropical flavor.
$9.25
Teriyaki Chicken Bento Box
Grilled chicken glazed with savory-sweet teriyaki sauce and broccoli. Served with jasmine rice. *Side dished and desserts are rotated regularly and may vary without prior notice.
$19.57
Katsu Bento Box
Deep-fried breaded meat cutlet topped with katsu sauce. Served with jasmine rice. Choice of Protein. *Side dished and desserts are rotated regularly and may vary without prior notice.
$19.44
Oldcitydelights

Oldcitydelights

3.9
(500+)
• Indian • Food Truck
$0 delivery fee
"Parotta with Chicken and Idly were great. For the price, we are getting a good amount of food with great quality "
"Telangana Chicken Curry W/ Flavored Rice was 90% rice with the smallest portion of chicken. the chicken itself was mostly bones and cartilage with very little actual edible chicken. The flavor was good but the portions and preparation of the food hardly make it worth the cost. Would not recommend."
Chicken Dum Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice layered with marinated chicken, garnished with caramelized onions and fresh herbs.
$14.95
Samosa
Crisp pastry pockets stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas.
$3.03
Parotta with Chicken
Flaky layered bread served with tender chicken pieces and aromatic spices.
$11.43
Chicken Fired rice
Tender chicken pieces mixed with vegetables and egg, served over seasoned rice.
$12.89
Cafe Ganadara

Cafe Ganadara

Korean • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $40+
Newly Added
Chi - Bap
Fried boneless thigh over rice and corn slaw with spicy mayo. Choose : soy garlic, yang yum, spicy soy garlic.
$14.4
Bulgogi Gimbap (2pc)
Ground beef, spicy mayo imitation crab, pan - fried egg and carrot slaw, yellow radish, and leafy lettuce in seaweed rice roll.
$8.92
Japchae - Bap
Stir fried sweet potato glass noodles with bell peppers, onion, and mushroom.
$14.96
Rice Crispy Chicken
Fried chicken breast strips fried chicken breast strips. Gluten free available .
$11.52
Thai Kitchen Overland

Thai Kitchen Overland

4.7
(60+)
• Thai • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
$6 off on $30+
"Excellent flavor and amount of seasoning, shrimp. We tried this on a whim because our other favorite Thai was closed. This one may have won us over. I usually have to ask for more curry and basil. I didn't for this one."
"best pad Pad Thai my toddler is obsessed. also the Curry Potstickers (5) are unlike anything we can find in Texas. we order these every time we are in town."
Pad Thai
Gluten-Free. The National Dish of Thailand. Rice noodles, eggs, beansprouts, green onion, peanuts. Classic Tamarind Pad Thai sauce. Choice of protein.
$19.36
Rangoon (5)
Cream cheese filled wontons. Sweet and sour sauce.
$8.97
Spicy Drunken Noodle (Pad Khi Mao)
Spicy. Wide rice noodles, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, greenbeans, basil leaves. Chili garlic sauce. Mild spice. Choice of protein.
$19.1
Crispy Spring Rolls (5)
Vegetable filled spring rolls, flash fried. Sweet and sour sauce.
$8.94
Pho Long

Pho Long

4.6
(400+)
• Vietnamese • Pho
$0 delivery fee
"This my second time ordering & pho long has the best pho & they give you big portions. The beef balls are my favorite because it's filled with flavor . The broth is flavor as well ! Pho long has officially become my go to spot for pho! "
"Their sliced beef pho is a favorite when I'm feeling sickly or depressed. Their quality is consistent and personally made perfectly as a creature of habit. It's a generous portion and can easily be made in 2-3 meals."
A1. Gỏi Cuốn / Spring Rolls (2 Rolls)
Shrimp and pork rolled in fresh lettuce and soft rice noodles with peanut hoisin dipping sauce. Brisket (a 1b) or chicken (a 1c) substitute is now available.
$9.73
P2. Phở Tái, Chín Nam (Eye-round Steak, Well-done Brisket Pho)
Thinly-sliced and rare eye-round and well-done brisket. Our original beef stock is made fresh in our kitchen daily. The dark and rich flavors are enhanced by roasted herbs and various beef selections of your choice. Traditionally phở is made with only beef and served with flat rice noodles and a side dish of fresh basil, bean sprouts, cilantro, Chile, and lime.
$18.44
A3. Fried Chicken Dumplings (8 Pieces)
Crispy chicken dumplings with soy-lime dip.
$9.69
P8. Phở Đặc Biệt “The Special"
Medley of thinly-sliced rare eye-round steak, well-done brisket, tendon, and meatballs. Our original beef stock is made fresh in our kitchen daily. The dark and rich flavors are enhanced by roasted herbs and various beef selections of your choice. Traditionally phở is made with only beef and served with flat rice noodles and a side dish of fresh basil, bean sprouts, cilantro, Chile, and lime.
$22.24
Madhuram's Kitchen

Madhuram's Kitchen

3.8
(400+)
• Indian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Door dashed. All arrived correct to order. Got tandoori chicken with garlic naan flavor spot on. Boneless chicken Biryani-spice level medium. I was Over confident on spice level. It was very spicy. Next time I will get mild. Nonetheless it’s was a great portion and very flavorful. Tandoori roti and regular naan was great accompaniment. I will order again from here. "
"I'm someone who likes to look at reviews but will always order to form my own opinion. Two things I'd say I read over and over again and did not have the same experience is that people said it was bland and gave no chicken. I had plenty of chicken and I'm a sauce girl so I would've been fine with a little less. The other is people said it was bland and bad tasting, this was the complete opposite of my experience. Everything was delicious. The saag paneer was a little too salty but still good, tikka was amazing, the butter chicken was delicious but a little different then what I've had in the past it was almost like there was cinnamon in it? And the naan absolutely delicious. Now two things that people said negatively that I would agree with is the butter chicken was crazy oily. I feel like that's normal though. And there really wasn't much rice which again I'm fine with because I'm not a big rice girl I prefer to eat it with naan. Anyways I would absolutely order again. I suggest you do too"
Butter Chicken
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender boneless chicken and aromatic spices for a rich and flavorful meal.
$15.99
Chicken Tikka Masala
Crispy pastry pockets filled with spiced mixed vegetables, deep-fried to golden perfection, served with tangy chutney.
$15.99
Boneless Chicken Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender goat meat and aromatic spices for a rich and flavorful meal.
$15.99
Veg Samosa
Golden crispy rice-lentil crepe filled with flavorful spiced potato masala, served with peanut chutney.
$7.99
Sakatanoya Revolving Sushi

Sakatanoya Revolving Sushi

4.7
(100+)
• Japanese • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee
"packaging 10/10 taste so good It's a thing of the thing that food is very fresh. The crab meat is I will definitely buy again in a great portion flavor it's on point i love the best salad i ever had"
"Flavor was good, portion was small for the price"
Crab Rangoon
Sweet potato , avocado , yellow sweet radish , mushrooms sauce
$7.93
Satsuma Imo Dream (4)
Pork & Veg
$9.78
Avocado Or Cucumber Roll(8)
Crabmeat,masago,avocado and cucumbers
$6.85
Spicy Kani Salad
Salmon,avocado,masago and cream cheese
$7.89
Kokuu Ramen and Sushi Bar (S Kirkwood Rd Ste# 101) - 343 S Kirkwood Rd

Kokuu Ramen and Sushi Bar (S Kirkwood Rd Ste# 101) - 343 S Kirkwood Rd

4.7
(500+)
• Japanese • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee
"In obsessed with this place. I eat it like twice a week. Their Kani Avocado Salad is addicting, and everything I ever had is good. Just eating their Steamed Rice with mayo and koku sauce on top. So good. "
"This place is DELICIOUS! My husband and I shared the curry chicken katsu. The portion would be too big for 1 person, sharing it was perfect! The chicken was juicy and crisp while the rice was soft and chewy, it paired really nicely with the savory curry sauce! I totally recommend this dish and establishment! We will be returning!"
Spicy Creamy Chicken Ramen
Chicken chashu 2 pieces, chicken mince, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, corn, black mushrooms, seasoned egg, green onions, fish cake, spicy oil.
$20.32
Pork Gyoza
Our homemade recommendation. Pan fried homemade pork gyoza with a special dipping sauce on the side.
$11.97
Creamy Chicken Ramen
Our recommendation. Chicken chashu 2 pieces, chicken mince, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, black mushrooms, seasoned egg, green onions, corn, fish cake.
$19.3
Sweet Crab Rangoon 6 Pieces
Imitation crab & cream cheese.
$11.19
Dragon's Place

Dragon's Place

4.1
(60+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Chicken Teriyaki was really good - great flavor, came with white rice... the portion size was GREAT for the price... will definitely visit again."
"Weirdly bland, overcooked and undercooked at the same time and the goons were tangy instead of having a nice sweetness to them. Only thing that was worth it were the wings and Egg Drop Soup. Would not reorder"
Special
Pork, ham, shrimp, beef, chicken.
$10
Orange Chicken
All combination plates are served with plain fried rice and (1) egg roll or (2) crab rangoon.
$10.03
Chicken
Boneless chicken pieces tossed in an orange braised sauce. Served with steamed rice.
$10.09
Orange Chicken
Fresh chicken sautéed in the chef's special sauce, garnished with cabbage and carrots. Served with steamed rice.
$12.95
Koko Grill

Koko Grill

4.5
(400+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $35+
"I placed 2 orders of crab rangoon 5 pc. They were fast and it was hot upon arrival. There was plenty amount of filling for my liking (mainly cream cheese) & I'm pleased they gave us plenty if duck sauce for dipping. This would make the perfect after dinner snack/dessert as well."
"We had the Hibachi Chicken Shrimp and the Hibachi Chicken. Their Hibachi has so much flavor. It is loaded with meat and vegetables. It was hot and so delicious! The crab rangoon 5 pc and pork egg rolls were also excellent."
crab rangoon 5 pc
Six dumplings filled with seasoned meat, served with a side of soy-based dipping sauce.
$6.1
Pot Stickers (6)
All served with sautéed mix vegetable(broccoli、mushroom、zucchini、green paper、carrot) white rice,hibachi sauce and side of ginger salad. Allergy warning: Our food may contain shellfish, fish, or traces of seafood. Please inform us of any allergies before ordering.
$7.34
Hibachi Steak
All served with sautéed mix vegetable(broccoli、mushroom、zucchini、green paper、carrot) white rice,hibachi sauce and side of ginger salad. Allergy warning: Our food may contain shellfish, fish, or traces of seafood. Please inform us of any allergies before ordering.
$16.76
beef lo mein
Vegetarian.
$13.42
Thai Kitchen

Thai Kitchen

4.6
(3k+)
• Sushi • Asian
$0 delivery fee
"The Red Curry was amazing and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. The noodles were a little dry but that is to be expected of the type of noodles. Thai Kitchen Chicken Stir Fry was good, had large pieces of chicken and a good amount of broccoli with it. Medium level spice was just the good amount, spice definitely builds as you eat. "
"Hardly ever leave reviews, I believe this is my first written review on DoorDash. Regarding Thai Kitchen that is actually the new Bangkok Cafe in the old Thai Kitchen location. Completely new ownership and a massive dip in quality. We've ordered here three times now and each time (except this recent time today) we've ordered extra shrimp for the St. Louis fried rice and extra chicken for the Pad See Eew. When we would receive our order my fiancé would find only two shrimps in her fried rice and I would receive maybe a single extra chicken slice. We know this because tonight we decided to order without the extra shrimp and chicken and we received the same amount as if we were to order with the extra shrimp and chicken. The quality of the food has dipped significantly. I can't give the Thai Kitchen (Bangkok Cafe) any issues with consistency, because it's been consistently below average. An order of below average Pad See Eew and St. Louis fried rice will cost you $20 each. This cost almost $50 after tax, which I could have gone to a different thai joint and paid 12 dollars for double the food and triple the flavor. Incredibly disappointed by this restaurant. I'd be confident to say buying extra of anything is a scam from this place. Don't buy any extra it's a waste of money. Will no longer be ordering from this place. New management has ruined the flavor."
Pad Thai
The national dish of Thailand. Thin rice noodles, eggs, green onions, beansprouts. Tamarind Pad Thai sauce. Topped with ground peanuts.
$18.85
Rangoon (5 Pieces)
5 homemade fried cream cheese-filled rangoons, served with sweet and sour.
$8.35
Crispy Spring Rolls (5 Pieces)
5 housemade vegetarian spring rolls. Served with sweet and sour.
$8.35
Pad See Yu
Wide rice noodles, broccoli, eggs, carrots. Sweet dark soy sauce.
$18.97
Good Neighbor

Good Neighbor

American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Newly Added
"In town for work, due to long week I saw this place earlier on maps and the Au Cheval Burger PULLED RIGHT IN!!! I will state, get the double patty, I got sad as I finished it lol the wings, Buffalo - 6 they were good, don't get me wrong but they were sweet. I wanted more of a buffalo sauce taste like vinegar etc but nonetheless worth every single dollar. Please try this spot out!"
Classic Old School
Smashburger topped with White American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Castle Onions, Pickles, and Mayo
$17.17
Plain Cheeseburger
Just meat and cheese
$15.35
Au Cheval Burger
Smashburger topped with White American Cheese, Fried Egg, Peppered Bacon, Tomato Aioli
$17.67
Garlic Burger
Smashburger topped with White American Cheese, Fried Garlic, Onions, and Roasted Garlic Aioli
$17.75
ASIAN ARCH

ASIAN ARCH

4.4
(100+)
• Thai • Chinese
$0 delivery fee
"super tasty. extremely fresh. the portions are good and the packaging is really sturdy. The food is always piping hot when I get it."
"Noodles were sticking together. No flavor at all. I didn't eat it. Beef was not tender and without flavor"
Beef Ramen Soup
Korean ramen noodles with sliced steak, mixed vegetables, and special chili sauce, topped with a soy egg.
$15.83
Crab Rangoon
4 pieces.
$7.3
Dragon Ball
4 pieces of avocado stuffed with spicy crab and spicy tuna, then deep-fried and topped with eel sauce, spicy mayo, masago, tempura crumbs and scallions.
$11.92
Philly Roll
Smoked salmon, avocado, and cream cheese.
$7.34
Lona's Lil Eats

Lona's Lil Eats

4.8
(200+)
• Asian Fusion • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"The food is always good, but over an hour for a pick up order is ridiculous."
"The steak dumplings were delicious, I loved the big Thai wrap with my cucumber salad side! The cookies were also fantastic. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a fresh, flavorful, summer dinner! "
Create Your Own- Rice Paper Wrap
All Wraps Include Chopped Salad Mix and Cilantro!
$13.7
Create Your Own- Plate
Your Choice Protein, Filler and Sauce (Sauce Always On Side!!)
$14.93
#4 Big Thai Wrap
grilled chicken
$14.02
#8 Smoked Brisket Wrap
stir-fried rice
$16.3
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

4.5
(300+)
• Korean BBQ • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee
"Bulgogi slapped"
"perfect portions, food was still hot and everything tasted amazing. the chicken was tender, seasoned and marinated. the kimchi isn't too fermented which i find with a lot of packaged brands. can't wait to make this a staple"
OO: Gyoza
Featuring your favorite KPOT Beef Bulgogi, with rice and three different, delicious appetizers. Make it a combo with a drink and soup.
$4.48
OO: Beef Bulgogi Bento Box
Featuring your favorite KPOT Prime Brisket, with rice and three different, delicious appetizers.�Make it a combo with a drink and soup.
$17.25
OO: Prime Brisket Bento Box Combo Meal
Featuring your favorite KPOT Chicken Bulgogi with rice and three different, delicious appetizers.�Make it a combo with a drink and soup.
$22.47
OO: Chicken Bulgogi Bento Box
Featuring your favorite KPOT Spicy Pork Belly with rice and three different, delicious appetizers.�Make it a combo with a drink and soup.
$17.18

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