🥘 Buffalo Asian Restaurant Roundup

🥘 Buffalo Asian Restaurant Roundup｜From Thai to Korean, Honest Reviews 🍜 In Buffalo’s culturally blended food scene, Asian restaurant options are more varied than you might think. Here are my recent visits—though not all made my “regulars” list, taste is personal, so I hope this gives you more to consider! 📍 PHAM‘S KITCHEN 🍛 A relatively new Vietnamese/pan-Asian spot with clean, modern decor. Flavors are generally on point—beef pho and fried spring rolls are highlights, with fragrant broth and crispy rolls. That said, I suspect heavier MSG use—drank water like crazy that night 🥤. Those sensitive to it might want to be aware. 📍 546 Yakitori & Donburi 🍢 Japanese skewers and rice bowl specialty shop. Staff are super friendly, vibe is relaxed. Yakitori is well-grilled, though some glazes lean sweet; donburi portions are generous with fresh ingredients. A decent everyday spot with hits and misses. 📍 Saigon Bangkok 🍲 A Thai-Vietnamese chain with multiple Buffalo locations. Extensive menu; tom yum soup and pineapple fried rice are reliable. Clean setting, efficient service—a safe choice when you can’t decide. 📍 Xi An Gourmet 🥟 A Northwestern Chinese place many strongly recommend. The big plate chicken is indeed good—tender meat, chewy noodles; fried chicken wings are also a signature, crispy and juicy. But the roujiamo was disappointing—dry bread, bland filling, far from the fragrant, falling-apart ideal. 📍 Woo Chon Korea House Restaurant 🥩 Korean BBQ joint. Meat quality is average, marinades taste Americanized, lacking charcoal aroma. Side dishes are limited—overall an unremarkable BBQ experience in Buffalo. 📍 Arirang Restaurant 🍱 Korean casual dining. Tried delivery—bibimbap and tteokbokki are okay flavor-wise, but portions are small for the price. Fine for a quick crave-satisfier at home. 📍 Gin Gin Restaurant 🍜 Hong Kong-style café vibes, with huge portions! Wonton noodles feature plump wontons in a clear broth; congee is smooth and comforting; dessert mung bean soup is lightly sweet. Other stir-fried dishes can be inconsistent—“depends on your luck.” ✨ Wrap-Up Eating Asian food in Buffalo requires adjusted expectations—it’s not New York or Toronto. Still, you can find some sincere spots. I revisit Gin Gin (big portions, good value) and 546 Yakitori (cozy vibe) most often; others are occasional visits. Food exploration is subjective—hope this list helps you find flavors you enjoy. If you have your own Buffalo Asian favorites, share them too! #BuffaloFood#UpstateNY#NiagaraFood#BuffaloEats#WhatToEatThisWeekend#UB#AsianRestaurants#FoodReview#BuffaloLife