Bengaluru's Asian food scene is better than ever. Today, you can follow a bowl of ramen with Cantonese dim sum or a plate of Malaysian noodles. Here are eight places worth bookmarking, from amazing Chinese restaurants to other Asian cuisines, ranging from casual noodle bars to formal settings built for celebrations.
A pan-Asian crowd-pleaser where Chinese comfort food sits beside Japanese and Thai plates. Order the dim sum and crispy duck and share everything. The lively room suits big groups, so bring friends and order generously.
Approx price for two: ₹2,000–₹2,500
Malaysian flavours with a Chinese-influenced streak. Go for the laksa and wok-tossed noodles. It's a rich, spicy change from the usual Indo-Chinese menu, and a good reminder of how far Southeast Asian food travels.
Approx price for two: ₹1,800–₹2,200
Shiro is a showpiece on the third floor of UB City. Japanese, Chinese and other Asian dishes share a menu that includes sushi, bao and Sichuan tofu. It's pricey, but the setting is a big part of the draw.
Approx price for two: ₹3,500
Sleek, upscale and busiest after dark. The Japanese and Chinese plates and the cocktail list make it a good pick for celebrations and long dinners. Book ahead on weekends.
Approx price for two: ₹3,800
A dim sum and sushi parlour that brings Chinese and Japanese flavours together in a lively setting. The menu spans dumplings, sushi rolls, ramen and wok-tossed noodles, making it a good option when you're in the mood to share a few plates rather than settle for the usual Indo-Chinese staple
Approx price for two: ₹1,500–₹1,800
Misu is on the fourth floor of the Halcyon Complex and serves Chinese and Japanese dishes. Order the bao and wok mains, and try the ice tea cocktails. It's central, so easy to reach after work.
Approx price for two: ₹2,000–₹2,500
A calm, softly lit room on 12th Main with an open kitchen. The East Asian comfort menu covers silky dumplings, ramen, bibimbap and sushi, and it's closed on Mondays.
Approx price for two: ₹2,500–₹3,000
Yauatcha is the Cantonese benchmark. It's known for delicate dim sum, wok dishes and a macaron and pastry counter. Try the crystal dumplings and truffle edamame dumplings. Leave room for dessert.
Approx price for two: ₹3,000–₹3,500