27 Best Asian Restaurants near Lawndale

“I loved my dining experience there! The decor is warm and special; the service, impeccable, and the food is beautifully presented and delicious. I recommend the lobster spring rolls, the calamari and shrimp salad, and the duck fried rice. If you really like lemongrass, then try the seared scallops!“

“A random tiktok video brought me to this place, and boy, am I glad it did! I had the Rare Steak and Crunch Brisket Pho, and it was the best I've ever had. The size of the bowl is absolutely perfect. I left feeling full and very satisfied. The service was fast for a relatively full lunchtime. I am definitely coming back!“

“Where has this place been all my life?

For years, I thought people were talking about some random neighborhood joint… turns out they were talking about Lokal—and I’ve been missing out big time.

This place is a fusion comfort food wonderland. Vietnamese, Korean, Mexican… flavors from everywhere somehow working together in perfect harmony. If “food porn” had an entry in the dictionary, Lokal would be a strong contender for the cover photo.

My current obsessions:

Kpop Fries – Highly addictive. Proceed with caution.

Korean BBQ Banh Mi – Pure flavor explosion.

Chimichurri Steak – That sauce… someone needs to bottle it.

My only struggle here? Picking just one entrée per visit. Since I’ve hopped on the LA intermittent fasting train, I only get one big meal a day—meaning each visit is basically a full-on palate crisis.

If bold flavors and creative comfort food are your thing, put Lokal at the top of your list. And if you spot a guy with blonde hair, built shoulders, and the expression of someone facing the toughest decision of his week—that’s probably me.“

“Nice place and quick service. Tried the pho this time and it was great. Will definitely be back to try their other dishes.

Kid-friendliness: Lots of booths for kids.

Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible to ADA needs people“

“Amazing vegan menu. 💕 definitely worth a visit. Will stop in next time we are in town.“

“吃台灣的平民美食，有回家的感覺。“

“Food is always awesome. Plenty of options from Ramen to sushi. The only thing is that for some reason they never let me sit in the booth by the wall. The first time it was only 2 of us and they said our party was too small. The second time they said our party was too big with 5 of us. Maybe some day I'll get to sit in that booth. .“

“Ordered the shrimps lover roll and golden tiger roll along with miso soup, thai tea, and house salad.

The rolls were on point, not amazing, but they are above average for sure. Will definitely be back to try more things. Thai tea was good as well. Salad dressing was not the best.

Price was typical for sushi about 30 bucks a person with tip.“

“Loved the atmosphere my boyfriend and I enjoyed it. We ordered the combo ramen and sushi and it was delicious. They are very busy so place your order ahead of time. It’s a small restaurant and they get a lot of people. Staff is very friendly. Recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Parking: Parking is free and plenty of it. Try to park to the side of the building to avoid the in and out line.“

“Food was so yummy! Had the chicken pho and edamame.“

“I chased the Bang Bang Noodles pop‑up in Highland Park—they serve hand‑pulled noodles that are fresh and chewy. My bowl of spicy dan dan noodles had great chili heat and sesame flavor. Locals rave, saying it’s among the best fresh noodles in LA. The vibe was simple and friendly, like a neighborhood secret. Worth following their pop‑up Instagram“

“Tasty Chicken - Fried And Original Style . Rice 🍚 Deliciousness . Sauces On Point . Great Service“

“Hands down BEST food when i had the pleasure of eating here at the 805 night market!! If I ever see their truck anywhere else I'm dropping everything and beelining it to them haha.

Thanks for the amazing service, kind folks running it, and fantastic selection of food for the most fair and reasonable prices I've come across!!“

“I've had a lot of hawaiian food in Southern California, but this place takes the cake. The chicken was chargrilled to perfection, rice was great, Mac salad was traditional style and amazing. I also love that they had parking, seating, and a nice big TV playing the college world series. Thank you guys so much for your amazing food. This will be my new place from now on.“

“Happened upon this nice spot because I didn't want to wait 45 minutes to an hour to eat Thai.
The soup and the fried rice were Very Tasty. I only wished I had inquired about the types of vegetables that go into the rice. I know next time I will ask for no carrots and no celery. I will return even though it's far from my house, I feel it's worth it! Give it a try!
Photos next time!!!?“

“My new favorite Thai food spot! I always order yellow curry so that’s what my review is based on. I am vegetarian so chose it with tofu. I had additional requests and they came through. I asked to make it mild and leave onions out and add vegetables too. Got everything I asked for about $15 out the door ! Sauce was thick and tasty, rice included. Atmosphere wasn’t the best but I had my food to go anyway. Waited about 15 minutes. Worth every minute and penny. We found parking in the back.

Vegetarian options: I had yellow curry

Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian“

“We love Yanagi. Fabulous and fresh sushi, great service and there always seems to be a table for us. My tiny humans, age 10 and 7, love their sushi. At Yanagi, they are always well taken care of.“

“Honestly expensive but I think it's a sharable portion size. I got Thai tea and a regular size poki bowl spent $20 but I couldn't even finish my bowl it's so much food. It all tasted delicious to me . Customer service is clearly not a top priority but you get your food quick .“

“I love the food at Rascals Teriyaki Grill. I always order the teriyaki chicken lunch "child's plate": comes with small salad, delicious salad dressing, flavorful teriyaki chicken...It's delicious and more than enough for me.“

“The green salad and fried shrimps lacked the taste, which sounded mediocre. However, the macaroni one and dumplings (I forgot the name) were okay, while the yakisoba was tenderly good. Even the service was excellent with a fantastic atmosphere. Loved the restaurant since it was good to visit, as I'd recommend it.“

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“Delicious! The guy working was SO friendly and very helpful. Jumped right in to help us out on our first time ordering.

Poke was great! Loved all the topping and mix in options and the fish tasted fresh. Very good. The avocado I got was weirdly hard and really not edible… couldn’t even chew it, but I’m guessing it was just a fluke avocado situation. (You know how avocados can be. 🤷🏻‍♀️) Sauces were thick and flavorful. Best poke spot I’ve found in the area. 😋

Bonus points for a nice outdoor seating (with umbrellas!) and also a great location close enough to grab it to-go and head out for a beach picnic.“

“I'm glad Jetta Thai is back! They still have delicious food and the employees are so nice! I cannot emphasize how much I enjoy this place, I definitely recommend if you like Thai food.

Kid-friendliness: My son loves the Thai food from here!“

“I come here regularly for their Dolsot Bibimbap (rice and vegetables in a hot stone bowl). I ask them to hold the egg and beef and just substitute tofu. It never disappoints. I’ve also had their Japchae (glass noodles with veg) which I also ask to veganize. This is equally good. Just be careful to make sure that there’s no fish sauce or other seafood items in their other dishes.“

“The food is good but it is not worth the price. I got the pho combination which was 16 dollars. I would not mind the price but they are stingy with the meat. I would not bother coming back when there are so many other options that are worth the price of admission.“