Best Asian Places to Eat at in Flagstaff, AZ

Flagstaff is located in Arizona, which, apart from its awe-inspiring mountains and pine forests, is high-desert land. It’s strange that in this small city, tucked away in the Arizona desert, one should find such an abundance of Asian cuisine. Whether you prefer Thai, Chinese, Japanese, or an eclectic mix of Eastern dishes, Flagstaff is home to excellent Asian restaurants. Here are a few places you simply have to try the next time you’re in the area.

Asia Station

Asia Station is a favorite with locals and visitors alike and constantly receives rave reviews. According to the owners, their success is due to the fact that they consistently serve quality food. Patrons would no doubt also add friendly service and affordable prices as contributing factors. In addition, the venue is stylish, featuring lots of dark wood and low lighting. Their menu consists of an eclectic mix that draws from the cuisine of multiple southeast Asian countries. According to patrons, the orange chicken served at this establishment is perfectly seasoned and tender, and the Miso soup is simply perfect.

Red Curry Vegan Kitchen

Red Curry Vegan Kitchen is an authentic Thai-food restaurant in Flagstaff that offers only vegan options. The bubbly and warm personality of the owner and chef, Suchada Tirakul, is reflected in the inviting atmosphere of the venue and the exciting and vibrant dishes featured on the menu. Patrons can choose from a wide selection of spicy, coconut-milk-based curries such as a pineapple red curry made from green beans, a vegetable medley, and basil in green coconut-milk curry, various rice and noodle dishes, and fresh soups and salads.

Swaddee Thai

At Swaddee Thai, they serve delicious, authentic Thai food in an upscale venue that features lots of raw brick, dark wood, and a pop of color with luscious green plants and few colorful light fittings. A nice touch is the compostable cutlery Swaddee Thai offers with their dishes.

The goal of the owner, who hails from a small village in northern Thailand, is to share the culinary variety of Thai cuisine with the Flagstaff community. Apart from authentic curries, such as a Massaman curry served with stewed beef, peanut, and potato and roasted duck curry with pineapple and tomatoes, the menu also offers noodle and fresh seafood dishes. In addition, Swaddee Thai offers vegan and gluten-free options.

Karma Sushi Bar Grill

For lovers of sushi and Japanese cuisine, Karma Sushi Bar Grill is a must. In the hip and casual setting that this restaurant offers, patrons are spoiled with exquisite, handmade dishes prepared with care by masterful chefs. As locals have voted Karma Sushi Bar Grill the best sushi restaurant in Flagstaff, you can’t go wrong by ordering the seared lobster, sashimi, or spicy scallop nigiri.

Guests who want something different, though, can order from the grill menu that features delicious teriyaki, entori, and ramen dishes. However, it’s not only the food at Karma’s that has patrons coming back for more. The mixologists at the restaurant can concoct a fabulous cocktail!

Flagstaff offers many fine Asian restaurants that feature a variety of cuisine from different countries, friendly service, and attractive venues.

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