Bay Area Asian Eats

Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn stands out as one of Thailand's most lauded chefs, with two restaurants boasting Michelin stars and appearances on the World's 50 Best list.

Hai Ky Mi Gia endures as a Tenderloin staple, run by sisters Amy, Linni, and Randy who fled Vietnam as boat people and have kept the exact 1987 menu...

Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn, behind two Michelin-starred Thai restaurants, brings his first U.S. project Saam to SoMa this July.

• From Bangkok banker...

Pàng has opened its doors in San Francisco's Inner Sunset operating under an unregistered entity. This highlights the regulatory hurdles new Asian restaurants in the Bay Area must navigate from day one.

San Francisco's dining scene welcomes fresh spots with notable Asian influences amid broader restaurant debuts.

• Arquet transforms the former...

Hidden in a south San Jose business park, Saapaaduu serves standout Tamil Nadu dishes like kothu parotta and kal choru that landed it on the LA Times'...

Daly City institution Ling Nam is opening new bakeries in South San Francisco and Union City, extending its Filipino-Chinese comfort food legacy...

Michelin Starred Dining

• 🔥 Bay Area Michelin Guide: A guide to all the Michelin starred restaurants in the Bay Area highlights new one-star...

Bay Area's summer tables feature a Michelin-pedigreed Thai debut alongside other starred spots. This adds fresh high-end Asian dining options for serious foodies tracking new openings.

East 14th Street in San Leandro packs authentic Chinese options for budget eats.

• Ji Bei Chuan delivers standout clay pot dishes
• Oriental Tea House serves reliable dim sum
• Hong Kong Chef and New Hong Kong round out the classic lineup

• After 30+ years, the family-run Filipino-Chinese bakery founded by Tony Lim in 1990 is opening new spots in South San Francisco and Union City under...

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• Changsha Rice Noodles draws crowds in Cupertino Village's lively after-hours scene packed with Asian youth
• Standout Guangzhou roast duck shines...

Asia Live at Valley Fair

• 🔥 Food Lover’s Guide: A detailed guide covers the new 15,000 sq ft Asia Live emporium at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa...

Bruce Lee becomes the first Chinese American with an annual state day in California as Gov. Newsom designates May 17 Bruce Lee Day, honoring his legacy as a cultural bridge and symbol of strength and dignity for Asian American representation.

House of Nanking's menu shines with the dish featuring caramelized fennel tea, Hokkaido scallop with emperor dashi butter, and green asparagus with black truffle egg. These highlights underscore its enduring appeal as a San Francisco staple.

Chef Jason Francisco traded accounting spreadsheets for kitchen knives in his late 30s, following a heart-driven leap into culinary school. After...

George and Cindy Chen's new pan-Asian emporium at Valley Fair fills a gap in the South Bay's dynamic food scene, drawing on their 70 years of...

The 2026 USA Asian Culture & Food Expo lands in the Bay Area this summer.

• Dates: August 15-16, 2026, 10AM-5PM
• Location: San Mateo County Event Center
• Price: $3+tax, free under age 7

A can't-miss weekend for serious Asian food enthusiasts.

East Bay Ownership Changes

• Yan’s China Bistro and Bar Sold: A longtime Walnut Creek Chinese restaurant on North Main Street has been sold, with...