Botafogo Bay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro Asian Restaurants

Zazá Bistrô Tropical

The Zazá Bistrô Tropical is a combination of many flavors and tastes. The owners label it a bistro, while others claim it to be a fusion restaurant that caters to Indian, Moroccan, Thai, Japanese and ...more »

  • Location: Ipanema
  • Type: Cafe - Bistro
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2247-9101

I Piatti Restaurant

The I Piatti Restaurant in Botofogo is actually two restaurants in one. The first floor of the restaurant (which opened in 1987) is dedicated to Italian dishes while the second and third floors featur ...more »

  • Location: Botafogo
  • Type: Italian
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2539-0698

Nam Thai Restaurant

Nam Thai would be a favorite in Rio even if it wasn't one of the only true Thai restaurants in the city. The dining atmosphere is warm, cozy and romantic but its best asset is the genuine Thai cuisine ...more »

  • Location: Leblon
  • Type: Thai
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2259-2962

Sushi Leblon

If you are willing to invest some time and a bit of your cash, a visit to Sushi Leblon should definitely be on your list. The Japanese restaurant is known for some of the best seafood dishes and sushi ...more »

  • Location: Leblon
  • Type: Japanese - Sushi
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2512-7830

Miss Tanaka Japanese Restaurant

Miss Tanaka’s Restaurant specializes in surprises – nice surprises. Its unusual and fanciful interior masks it serious attention to great cuisine. They serve delicious appetizers and some of ...more »

  • Location: Leme
  • Type: Japanese - Sushi
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2275-3589

Manekineko Japanese Restaurant

The Manekineko Japanese Restaurant in Ipanema is part of a chain of six Manekineko establishments found in Rio. The Manekineko menu which features traditional Japanese dishes along with sushi ...more »

  • Location: Ipanema
  • Type: Japanese - Sushi
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2523-0300

Mr. Lam's Chinese Restaurant

Mr. Lam's restaurant is generally viewed as the best Chinese restaurant in all of Brazil. The restaurants presence in Rio is due, in no small measure, to Eike Batista. Mr. Batista is a Brazilian ...more »

  • Location: Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
  • Type: Chinese
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2286-6661

Chon Kou Chinese Restaurant

One of the oldest dining establishments in Rio, the Chon Kou Chinese Restaurant has been serving traditional Chinese fare since 1972. With a great view of Copacabana Beach and Sugar Loaf, one steps ...more »

  • Location: Copacabana
  • Type: Chinese
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2287-3956

My Thai Restaurant & Delivery

My Thai is a new, "Fast Casual" Thai Restaurant / Delivery in Rio, offering the classics of the Thai cuisine in a comfortable and modern space with an open kitchen. It is the best kept secret in Rio! ...more »

  • Location: Botafogo
  • Type: Thai
  • Tel: +55 (21) 3172-5566

Chinese Palace Restaurant

There are a limited number of Chinese Restaurants in Rio. However, if you have a real yen for this cuisine, the Chinese Palace Restaurant is another option in Copacabana. ...more »

  • Location: Copacabana
  • Type: Chinese
  • Tel: +55 (21) 2275-0145

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Our Local Experts say:

There are a number of fantastic restaurants offering Asian cuisine here in Rio. Japanese and Sushi are most popular but all offer excellent quality food and prices range from very reasonable to those suiting a higher budget.

Asian cuisine is gaining ground in Rio and there are some innovative Thai and Chinese restaurants that have been winning big fans in the city. Japanese and other mixtures of Asian cuisine are definitely on the rise.

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