Asian restaurants in Rotterdam

Xīn

Chef Alexander Wong started in the kitchen of Malacca, his parents' restaurant. He then attended the prestigious Culinary Arts Academy in Switzerland. He then worked at star restaurant La Pergola in Rome and François Geurds, among others. He co-founded OX Rotterdam and now has his own restaurant Xīn in the Supernova Hotel. Xīn means 'new' in Chinese. The restaurant therefore features a menu of new interpretations of traditional Chinese dishes and delicacies.

AH-UN Yakiniku

Takumi Ramen

Already four branches in Rotterdam. Takumi is a Japanese ramen restaurant founded in 2007 by Mr Saeki and Mr Okada in Dortmund. Ramen is the ultimate soul food from Japanese cuisine, with Takumi being known for its authentic Sapporo Noodles. Takumi uses only original recipes and authentic spices imported from Japan. The noodles come from Hokkaido, the northernmost region of Japan. The ramen comes in different ways on the menu, with a broth of pork, chicken, or Miso or Shoyu as a base. You will also find various side dishes like gyoza and karaage on the menu. The chain now has dozens of locations all over Europe in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic and thus the Netherlands. In Rotterdam, Takumi is located in the Markthal, Aert van Nesstraat, West-Kruiskade and William Boothlaan.

OX.

A Chinese speakeasy restaurant with international allure has been under the Schieblock for several years. OX. offers sophisticated cuisine, an extensive (natural) wine list and sexy cocktails. The inspiration for the menu comes from all the far corners of China, with history, tradition and knowledge creatively incorporated into dishes. The cocktail menu is also inspired by Chinese culture and the wine list consists of an extensive mix of classics and exciting natural wines.

Madame Saigon

Fancy Vietnamese. At Schiedamse Vest 56, authentic dishes according to well-preserved family recipes are served. Madame Saigon offers starters like spring rolls and Vietnamese baguette to main dishes like Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) and delicious rice dishes to share. The flavours are pure and only fresh seasonal ingredients are used for cooking. The extensive menu also includes tasty classic cocktails with an Asian twist.

Izakaya DUKI

In karaoke bar Duke of Tokyo is somewhat hidden Izakaya DUKI. The Japanese restaurant can be reached through a door of supermarket 7Eleven. An izakaya is the Japanese version of an eatery, a casual bistro where you can enjoy alcoholic refreshments combined with small dishes to share.

Crafted with great care in collaboration with Japanese-Rotterdam company Osozai, the menu consists of a selection of home-made small dishes. From yakatori to karaage, sake clams, agedashi tofu and salmon tataki. Besides fish and meat dishes, visitors eating vegetarian or vegan also have plenty of choice, such as tomatoes marinated in soya and blanched spinach with sesame dressing. There are also a number of specials on the menu, which are larger dishes to share. Like a whole dorado from the grill and a tomahawk tonkatsu, served with Japanese BBQ sauce. The extensive drinks menu features various types of beer, wine, sake and cocktails, made with Japanese ingredients such as yuzu and shiitake. Of course, there are also highballs and sours, typical of an izakaya.

MAIMAI Yakitori

The former Yama on Eendrachtsweg 31A is home to MAIMAI Yakitori. The establishment is akin to Casa Thai but serves mainly from yakitori, sizzling skewers with meat, fish and/or vegetables, and side dishes such as donburi and karage with flavours from Thailand, Japan, China and South Korea. The drinks menu features highballs. In itself a simple drink consisting of whiskey and sparkling water. However, there is a meticulous preparation and ratio required for the perfect version. There are also virgin versions and a version with Soju. There are also cocktails like a Jasmin Mojito and Ginza Paloma and, of course, Soju and Sake.

Bar Bù

Surprising Chinese dishes with French influences, flanked by wines from around the world and cocktails. That is what Bar Bù, located in a beautiful building with a courtyard garden at 19 Van Vollenhovenstraat, offers. Besides some classic dishes such as oysters, small cold and hot dishes and a number of specials. These include foie terrine with black tea and plum, langoustine with white cabbage and coconut. Bar Bù's cuisine is experimental, offering dumplings with pork, prawn, shiitake mushroom and eel.

Punjabi Food

Meanwhile, there are already three branches. In the Markthal, at Stadhuisplein and at Alexandrium. Punjabi Food offers authentic dishes like Vegetarian Thali, Punjabi Thali, Chicken Thali and Dal Chawal from Indian cuisine. In addition, the offer includes salads and various types of flavourful biryanis. Biryani is made of cooked basmati rice mixed with original spices such as cardamon, cloves, bay leaf. The naan bread is prepared in front of visitors' eyes.