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New York City's Finest Asian Cuisine: Editor's Top 10

Our Editor's Top 10 list for New York City's Finest Asian Cuisine helps you decide where you want to go. Editor's Top 10 lists offer selections from our editors that help you plan your travel based on your lifestyle, entertainment, sightseeing, or recreation options.

New York City has so many fine Asian dining experiences, it's hard to narrow them down. Our editors have, though, so check out these restaurants that bring the Far East to the world's biggest city.

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1. Nobu 57
40 W. 57th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, New York, New York
Dining - Cuisines - Asian
The well-heeled crowd clamors for the Japanese food-with a Peruvian twist-at this offshoot of the famous TriBeCa restaurant Nobu. The food's just as good; the difference is that you can actually get a reservation. Try the signature dish of black cod marinated in miso. Monday-Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday for dinner only. Reservations required and are taken up to one month in adv... Read Entire Review »
2. Masa
10 Columbus Circle, on the fourth floor of the Time-Warner Center, New York, New York
Dining - Cuisines - Asian
Serving exquisitely refined Japanese food you otherwise won't find outside of Tokyo, Chef Masa presides over the sushi bar, creating a multitude of complex, original dishes for 10 seated at the sushi bar and 16 other patrons at four tables. The prix fixe has a pricey ticket: US$300-$500, depending on ingredients, not including beverages. The sake and wine lists are extensive. Bar Masa, next door,... Read Entire Review »
3. Shun Lee West
43 W. 65th St., at Broadway, New York, New York
Dining - Cuisines - Asian
The golden dragons that wrap around this dining room tell you the place is special. The service does, too. High-quality, beautifully presented Chinese dishes, including Grand Marnier prawns and Sichuan alligator, are worth the price. The restaurant, and the more reasonably priced cafe next door, are a short walk from Lincoln Center. Daily noon to midnight. Reservations accepted. $$$. Most major cr... Read Entire Review »
4. 66
241 Church St., at Leonard Street, New York, New York
Dining - Cuisines - Asian
Jean-Georges Vongerichten redefines Chinese food with his unique interpretation of such dishes as crispy tofu and scallion pancakes. The stunning minimalist atmosphere is unlike that of any Chinese restaurant you've ever been in. Daily for dinner (Thursday-Saturday until midnight). Reservations recommended. $$. Most major credit cards. 241 Church St., at Leonard Street (subway line A, C or E to Ca... Read Entire Review »
5. Tabla
11 Madison Ave., at 25th Street, New York, New York
Dining - Cuisines - Asian
Chef Floyd Cardoz offers an interesting take on new Indian cuisine in a beautiful setting. It's actually two restaurants: Tabla, upstairs, serves American-style dishes with Indian spices. Three-course prix fixe US$64; five-course prix fixe US$79; and seven-course prix-fixe US$92. The Bread Bar at Tabla, downstairs, offers Indian home cooking a la carte. The variety of chutneys will surprise you. S... Read Entire Review »
6. Devi
8 E. 18th St., between Fifth Avenue and Broadway, New York, New York
Dining - Cuisines - Asian
Splurge on the US$60 tasting menu (US$100 with wine pairings) at this deliciously sophisticated Indian restaurant, headed by cookbook author Suvir Saran and specializing in Indian home-cooking. You'll never think of okra in the same way again. Open Monday-Saturday for lunch and dinner; Sunday for dinner only. Reservations recommended. $$. Most major credit cards. 8 E. 18th St., between Fifth Avenu... Read Entire Review »
7. Tao
42 E. 58th St., between Madison and Park, New York, New York
Dining - Cuisines - Asian
This striking destination, where celebs are dwarfed by the 16-ft-/5-m-tall Buddha, offers almost any Asian culinary delight, including beautifully presented Kobe-style beef and sophisticated noodle dishes. The bars can be jammed and noisy, but they're good stops if you want food and don't want to drop a fortune on dinner. Monday-Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday for dinner only. Res... Read Entire Review »
8. Joe's Shanghai
9 Pell St., between Mott Street and Bowery, New York, New York
Dining - Cuisines - Asian
Once you dine there, you'll know why the line always stretches out the door. Unless you order a whole fish (enough to serve two people), most entrees are less than US$10. Don't miss the Shanghai-style soup dumplings. There are four other locations, but this one is the best. Daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations not accepted. $. No credit cards. 9 Pell St., between Mott Street and Bowery (subway... Read Entire Review »
9. Wo Hop
17 Mott St., between Canal Street and Park Row, New York, New York
Dining - Cuisines - Asian
This tiny, below-sidewalk-level Chinatown gem is very cheap and open all night. We like the flavorful wonton soups, chicken in black-bean sauce and the chow-fun noodles. More adventurous palates will enjoy the Cantonese crab. Daily 24 hours. $. No credit cards. 17 Mott St., between Canal Street and Park Row (subway line F to East Broadway), Manhattan, New York City. Phone 212-267-2536.... Read Entire Review »