Asian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Waterloo
36 restaurant menus in Waterloo, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Pretty good! I got the dolsot bibimbap with beef while my friend got the kamjatang. For my bibimbap, the rice in the stone bowl was a little bit dry..."
Alison L
"Authentic Korean cuisine served hot and fresh! An absolutely fantastic experience. I had the Bibimbap with beef and it was everything I..."
Darren Govan
"A few days ago I was craving some Korean food, because I had just finished my exams. I decided to treat myself by going to The Famous OWL of Minerva!..."
EatIn Ontario
"Ordered from Owl of Minerva Waterloo tonight. Quick, and tasty. Decent sized portions - generous but not huge, and not expensive.
The "mild" dishes..."
Brett Nelson
"One of the best south korean food i had in Ontario.
Even the veggie option (Kimchi fried rice) was impeccable.
All the Banchan's were delicious...."
Harsh Vadgama
"Thoroughly enjoyed the gamjatang soup! This thing felt bottomless and had so much ingredients!!! So glad we tried this place for some good wholesome..."
Ethel
"Still good as 10 years ago. I used to live in S. Korea. The taste of the foods is closed to the foods from there. The place is clean and the server..."
Glasgow Chandra
"First time trying Korean food. Really impressed by the richness of flavour in every dish that I tried. Service was really good..."
"Fast service. We ordered egg rolls, shrimp rolls, crab rangoon and shrimp lo mein.
Crab rangoons were disappointing, chewy and not crispy at all and..."
Sandy T
"University Garden has really upped their game in significant ways. If you tried it before and we're impressed, try it again.
Food. More flavorful..."
Karl Wierzbicki
"Often get delivery or takeout and it's always yummy!! I've never had a problem with the staff there. Quite the opposite! Would..."
Lynn Varga
"We have been ordering Chinese Food take out from University Gardens for the last 10 years.
We just finished our latest meal. It was fantastic, fresh..."
Robert Holowack
"Service was fast efficient and the food was top notch!!.. was actually amazed on how fast the food arrived..it probably helped we live within a few..."
Fred Svacina
"Better than any other Chinese restaurants in the area and a lot cheaper. Highly..."
"Lovely owner and such welcoming service. The food is authentic and comforting- traditional with a homemade feel. The noodles are hand pulled and..."
Genevieve Malleck
"Very nice and authentic Uygur Restaurant. Their mains' portion is big, and you can definitely eat enough. They cook everything on spot so the BBQ..."
Mico King
"First time trying Uyghur food and I was honestly so amazed! The lamb kebabs are probably some of the best I’ve ever had, these are some must haves...."
Hong Yi Chen
"One of the best Chinese restaurants! Amazing food that does not compare to any other. My third time here and ordered m1. I would recommend the lamb..."
nur elmasri
"Pretty good! Got 3 M7 Bogda Laghmans and the V6 Koktat Laghman. Apparently, the noodles can get pretty spicy (although that wasn't our experience) so..."
Alison L
"The owner of this place is extremely kind! We were visiting a friend in the area and restrictions had just lifted to eating outside only. This place..."
Victoria Chung
"Amazing hospitality, amazing food. My friend and I arrived 20 minutes before closing, dine in wasn't open and being as hungry as we were, we decided..."
William Chen
"The food was fantastic. Handmade noodles, beautiful lamb/beef dishes, and I loved both salads we ordered (cucumber salad and “Uyghur salad”). The..."
"Great Bao bun options.
Tried the different chicken flavors.
1 less star because of the service.
We ordered some version of the spicy fries, which..."
Pratik Desai
"I've been to bao quite a few times over the past few years (the proof is in the pictures) and man, it's just delicious. The service can be pretty..."
Alison L
"Nice sandwiches. Chicken katsu and spicy pork are excellent 😋 .
pricey though as you might need 2 of them to feel full. Hope they can increase..."
oalvares
"The place is located at the BACK of the building fron the main street.
The baos were good as they had a lot of options and flavours. 2 baos per..."
Robin Kang
"Due to the construction going around the area, I almost didn't find it, but it wasn't their fault. Baos are delicious, the duck and the chicken katsu..."
"Visited recently on recommendation from a friend. Wow what amazing food! Best mutton and chicken biryani that we had after we left India couple of..."
Kiran Chowdary Kodavati
"Everything tastes fantastic here. But I'd like to talk about dosa. It has the authentic flavour of a South Indian tiffin and is absolutely delicious...."
Ramya Surada
"Good Biryani! Taste was really good. Customer service even better, I wrote to them, the mutton was so tender it mixed into the rice. They replied,..."
Hrsh Sngh
"Food - 4/5
Taste - 4/5
Ambience - 3.5/5
Service - 5/5
Value for Money - 4/5
Hygiene - 4/5
Overall - 4/5
Ordered (For Pickup): Chicken..."
Sharan Kumar
"My first order today from this place, the chicken biryani was so perfectly cooked, rice so light and fluffy and chicken wasn't dry, it was perfect...."
Fran Litingtun
"The best place in KW for south Indian food. The idlis were very soft and fresh (unlike other places which have a leathery coating due to microwave..."
"I've been here a couple of times, and the food has always been spectacular. All the dishes are so flavourful and well thought-out. It's not just..."
Taylor Brin
"We really enjoyed our evening here. The drinks were crafted, not just made, with care. True mixologists. They are very knowledgeable when it comes to..."
Adam On the Move
"The place is an experience. The menu was overwhelming but our server was patient and wonderful at describing what was available. Presentation is..."
Enku Assefa
"An elegant restaurant offering Southeast Asia inspired (fusion) dishes and cocktails. We ordered the venison and the Javanese gudeg, both of which..."
Charles Zhang
"A true gem in uptown Waterloo. Certainly a must try if you have not been! The design and decor of the entire space is impeccable. They have a cozy..."
Gillian Fraser
"The food is good, and the staff is very professional. Don't expect anything in a rush, they could have left something on the table to snack, but I'd..."
Wayne Yehia
"The food was very delicate and rich in flavor. We got an appetizer, two mains and one dessert and it was all quite good. We expected a bit more from..."
"Good sushi and service. The sushi tasted fresh and the service was great. The ambiance is open and the mural wall was a nice touch. The seats are..."
Sarah Vu
"Had a great time at Ken Sushi house. They were very busy today but ensured to serve great food. Will make sure to come back again on a regular day to..."
flyingdeadleaf
"Went back for dine in to Ken after a long time. They have stayed consistent with their quality since pre pandemic times. I ordered their Rocky Rocky..."
Sayani Chowdhury
"We ordered some sushi rolls and sashimi for my birthday, and as seen in the attachment, the food was awesome! Fish was fresh, the cuts and pieces..."
Kirti Lad
"Very delicious. Everything was very fresh and well prepared. Presentation was on point aswell as flavor profile. This place is good enough to rival..."
eli parker
"Probably the best sushi in town, the quality is there and the price was a bit much but you’re paying for quality. The royal salmon combo is..."
Katherine S
"Fist time here with the wife and it was astounding! Great menu, very quick service, and tasty food. Everything came out in order and was presented..."
Steven
"Nice restaurant with great service and good food. Ordered "Teriyaki Tofu Dinner" came with miso soup, rice , grilled vegetables and Tofu. Tofu was..."
"The place has the best Bubble Tea in Waterloo area! The folks who work here are so sweet and a ball of happy energy. I have tried their bubble tea..."
Riddhima Chandani
"LOVE THIS PLACE! I would honestly give it 5 stars but yesterday when we went it took about 20 minutes to get our drinks and then another 15 to get..."
Yaramarie Palacios
"Best bubble tea ever. Tried for the really first time. Till now I had mango, passionfruit, blueberry (cold) and match (hot) milk tea with 50%..."
Neha Joshi
"such an adorable shop! the kiwi slush was very tasty, and i loved the little kiwi doodle on my cup, it made me smile. i also love the cute..."
Rachel Tran
"Pleasant cafe, had lots of board games, plushies, and valentines treats for sale. I ordered a Hong Kong milk tea and it was good.
Thanks to the..."
Julia Luu
"Nice little place. This was the first time I ever tried bubble tea and wasn’t disappointed at all. The lady at the counter was very helpful and..."
vipin kv
"What a fun shop! Lots of unique items to buy and an extensive drink menu to match. Kyoto milk tea w tapioca is really nice but the hot sesame milk..."
jasetam
"These guys have the ability to make your day. I am vegan and getting new flavours is a complicated thing for me but the sweet employees tried their..."
"This is by far our favourite sushi place! For anyone unsure about going because it isn’t all you can eat I promise it is 100% worth it! We used to..."
Jordan Couture
"Ordered the Sushi lunch special A, portions are large, no skimping here. Comfortable little restaurant, polite service. Worth travelling..."
David Newcomb
"I recently had a take out and it was so good! The sushi was presented beautifully and the taste was excellent. My favorite was the salmon tadaki (in..."
이은혜
"Best Sushi Take Out in town. I haven’t eaten there in the restaurant yet, but I have enjoyed the take out many times. I first found them on Skip..."
Bill McBay
"The sushi and service is amazing!!! Tried sushi in many places, but you cannot beat the freshness and quality of the product. Prices also very..."
"This is the place you go to for more authentic Chinese food and some really good tea.
The menu isn't particularly exciting (from a Chinese person's..."
Jessica Pang
"You can't help but smile at the ambiance as you step inside the Lotus Tea House (emphasis on House). The decor reflects the Buddhist way of living,..."
Robert Amelard
"The staff are always very friendly, and remember you after several visits. They will accommodate you in every way possible.
The venue is quiet and..."
Julia Chernushevich
"Great deal for your money - the meals come with appetizers and an entree for around $11. The teas are FANTASTIC - I especially like the fruit..."
Carmen Wilkinson
"Amazing place! Great service, great food. S2 soup and R2 meal were excellent. The fruit tea, was to die for. Will be going..."
Rachel Lau
"Love the food. My girlfriend's and I have been going here since the beginning of University, we love the tea and the soup is a..."
"This is literally one of the best Chinese food places in KW area, went there last week for take-out. The food was more like a fusion style Chinese..."
Xiaoyu Cheng
"Found out there was a new owner so i just went to try it for lunch. The food is alot better. There was meat and vegetables this time to the point..."
Ricky Bourgeois
"Great chinese food at reasonable prices. Lunch special is probably not worth it if you are not a hungry student as it only has few pieces of meat..."
Maryam
"I get take out from here at least once a month and have always enjoyed the food. I find many of the other Chinese places around the city have bland,..."
Reuben W
"The couple that own this place are super nice. went back in 2018, and now in 2022. Still the same good food, and same good people. what else can you..."
Meredith Promoli
"This is me and my family's second time ordering from Lin's Garden and we're so content with the quality, flavour and affordability of the food! The..."
"I went here for lunch with my mom and sister and it was amazing! The service was quick and the patio is cute and quiet. I had the papaya salad and it..."
Sasha Sharow
"Service was really gentle and patient. The two owners here were very kind and humble, it was such a pleasant experience. The food here is pretty..."
Yen Zein Kok
"Absolutely incredible food and a very friendly owner. Spice levels were absolutely incredible and the portions were very generous. Curries contained..."
Soham Nagi
"I’m sorry the photo is bad LOL but Thai Sun is my new go to spot! The couple that owns it are so kind and the food is just immaculate. This time I..."
Kiara Diana Noel
"The best Thai place we’ve been to and we discovered this by accident! So glad we came here instead of the other place we originally intended to go..."
Ibby Chica
"Got the red and yellow curry. Really yummy! The red curry was a little spicy but nothing unbearable. Also, the yellow curry didn't come with many..."
Alison L
"Really love Thai sun, the food is delicious and they have a bunch of Gluten-Free options! They’re very accommodating when you ask them for GF..."
Aleena Singh
"Super tasty food and drinks! The ice cream was..."
"Decent place , quick service and tasty food. Inside a strip mall so no issues of parking. Tried their "Manchurian Eggplant gravy", Vegeterian Shinwa..."
Saravana Moorthy
"First time eating from this restaurant. I ordered the mango chicken, chili chicken and mixed Cantonese chow mein and it is all very tasty. My..."
Liyah McIntosh
"I usually get a take-out lunch special from Shinwa and it's always a good decision. To my surprise, some of the options they have taste very much..."
Riddhima Chandani
"I had food here several times , there food is very tasty and made fresh ! Indian chinese style . I would highly recommend this place..."
"I spent 3 hrs browsing around the mall and found what i was looking for..I love the atmosphere there..I used to go there 3 yrs ago when I was working..."
Lila Bruyere
"One of the most classy and modern looking malls in all of Ontario and one of the biggest and best food quality food courts as well. The stores are..."
Drew Donelle
"It's great place to shop and meet new people and new friends . two thumbs..."
Andrea Taggart
"A beautiful mall with lots to see and do. It's too bad HMV is closing but it was expensive..."
Angie Williams
"Lots of great stores. Food court had great choices. Will definitely go..."
Pauline MacLeod
"Conestoga Mall is big one in Kitchener Canada..."
CB Dabhi
"Street Grill: Kitty loves this fast food place in Waterloo. The name implies that it's from the south, but it's actually run by some Chinese people...."
BiteMe
"We went to the Conestoga Mall’s Bourbon St Grill on a weekend afternoon. They had a small line, but it went by very quickly. We got two Combo 1..."
Amanda Tru
"This was my preferred go-to back in 2006 when pressed for time to get to work at NCR (RIP). The fortunes of expediency had me unexpectedly at..."
Walter Schultz
"I think I am their first customer today in the morning, because I have to wait 2 mins for the grill chicken. The lady told me all the dishes were..."
Albert Wang
"I always get food here after/before a movie. Their bourbon chicken option is pretty good, mashed potato is..."
Cassini Takano
"Very good food, efficient and kind workers. Will definitely keep coming..."
"Really love this place. I don't go often, but it's a rare gem especially so close to the WLU. I love the Thai menu and decor, it feels like you're..."
Franks Likes Food
"Wow!. Im not sure what took us so long to get to this restaurant, but consider us regulars now.From the ambiance to the meals get ready to be..."
Dayelb
"Just plain..."
Alex Neufeld
"Outstanding Indonesian / Asian fusion cooking. Unique menu items, large portions, great service. A wonderful adventure in eating! Don't forget to..."
Bart And Kiki
"Delicious - but too much!. Excellent food, charming service. But watch out for the ridiculously large portion size. We ordered one mixed plate of..."
Adventures In Eating
"Only come here if you appreciate food.. This is not your typical asian joint. The food here is Polynesian Fusion and is quite complex. Outstanding as..."
Dan
"Portions large, so go with 5 to 7 others and order a variety of dishes to..."
HHLK
"This is the best restaurant that I have eaten at in KW. The food is so layered with flavour and textures that it is truly art for your palate. Bravo..."
Sinclair
"Unique Food. Great food, cool atmosphere. This place has won lots of awards for the food. Try the "brickman" ribs, they are..."
Glenn
"The service was good; quick, friendly and helpful. They have a very open concept and there is a bar encircling the kitchen that had a welcoming feel..."
Wandergirl
"Oddly enough, I found that the ice cream was the standout element for me - cinnamon and cardamom are a heady, sweet-spicy-earthy combination that I'd..."
Taryn
"Went with the family (7 ppl) for my brother’s birthday. Got the family style menu which included a nice variety of appetizers and then an absurd..."
Matthew Michels
"Has been a few years but was as great vas ever. Service was spot on. Made many adjustments to our meals to meet vegan and vegetarian standards with..."
Mike Lively
"Went with my partner and 11 month old baby for our birthday dinner. The atmosphere, food, and service was incredible. Pam was looking after us and..."
Chrysta Everett
"Came here for a my girlfriend’s birthday last year (pre-covid) and the food did not disappoint. High quality ingredients with unique dishes and..."
Andy Tan
"Diverse menu with something for everyone. Large portions! Personally, I went for the Laotian tasting menu which provided an amazing range of flavour..."
Jay Biber
"Fantastic establishment. You need to get a reservation because it gets absolutely packed. The service was amazing, very respectful and kind. Food, of..."
"Mings is our family spot. My kids love the chicken fried rice here. We visit about once a month. Lovely staff and speedy..."
Keil Sherwood
"Ming's has consistently been one of my favorite experiences in Waterloo. The food is solid, well priced and fresh.
I need to add the owners have..."
Karyl David Kidd
"Absolutely the most amazing food. I am never..."
Robin Nagy
"Very positive takeouts at Mings over the past ten years. Excellent service, the food is very good and very tasty. Homemade authentic experience, the..."
"Fast service. We ordered egg rolls, shrimp rolls, crab rangoon and shrimp lo mein.
Crab rangoons were disappointing, chewy and not crispy at all and..."
Sandy T
"University Garden has really upped their game in significant ways. If you tried it before and we're impressed, try it again.
Food. More flavorful..."
Karl Wierzbicki
"Often get delivery or takeout and it's always yummy!! I've never had a problem with the staff there. Quite the opposite! Would..."
Lynn Varga
"We have been ordering Chinese Food take out from University Gardens for the last 10 years.
We just finished our latest meal. It was fantastic, fresh..."
Robert Holowack
"Service was fast efficient and the food was top notch!!.. was actually amazed on how fast the food arrived..it probably helped we live within a few..."
Fred Svacina
"Better than any other Chinese restaurants in the area and a lot cheaper. Highly..."
"Tasty Chinese food, reasonable price and good portion.
We ordered brocolli beef, general Tao chicken, Shanghai chow mein, and chicken balls.
The..."
Jenny T
"I had the tofu with mixed vegetables combo plate, which is a LOT of food for the price! It was delicious! We’ve ordered from here twice (this is my..."
Cathrine F
"Great food and huge portions.
Freindly staff. Clean store.
Highly recommend the lunch..."
steve b
"We had originally booked the wok wagon for a date around Christmas but due to covid restrictions had to cancel. They were very accommodating and..."
Val Scott
"It's crazy you can get a full plate of food for $10, it's a rare sight to see nowadays.
I just googled what was in the area and came by to get a..."
Harv G
"Good Food always fresh meal prepared. Mostly they do takeout and catering as well. We usually pick a quick lunch price is very fair! And very..."
"168 Sushi has All-You-Can-Eat sushi and the buffet prices are comparatively cheaper. Their food is very tasty and the rice/fish is very fresh always...."
Riddhima Chandani
"This place is a great stop any time of day! The sushi is delicious, the non-sushi food is also fantastic. They also have a cute robot server that..."
Matthew Freake
"Kinda confused with a lot of the newer lower ratings. My experience was amazing. The food was extremely fresh, very tasty, presented very nice, and..."
Ciara
"Update May 2022: 4/5 still good quality sushi and taste. awesome customer service, quick and clean. One star reduced because in friday buffet dinner..."
Muhammad Ali Khan
"This place was lovely! I went here with my boyfriend on a weekday just after lunch so it wasn't busy at all. I didn't do all you can eat, but I hope..."
ami
"Had the "all you can eat" dinner. Fresh sushi. Great grilled/tempura items. The fruit rolls were spectacular! Can recommend the rainbow shots to..."
Suzanne Church
"The food overall is good. Maki rolls and sashimi were good and fresh. Love the buffet bar for steamed dumplings, soup, salad and dessert.
Chashu pork..."
"In the picture you can see the soup and deep fried tofu. We also got the padthai and cashew chicken with rice. Food was good and we enjoyed our..."
Kathy Chiu
"Arroy mak mak! Finally we found a place that is just like my wife and I would be eating in any Soi in BKK.
Thai beef salad was made perfectly with..."
Andy Brine
"First time going to Northern Thai and the food was EXCELLENT! The place looks small from the outside but we could tell it was a local favourite...."
J J
"Went on a Saturday at around 1:00pm for lunch and was extremely impressed and satisfied with the food, service, and price. I ordered fresh spring..."
Elliott Meijer
"Friendly, lovely food, decent prices, local owner, can't be better. Many vegan and vegetarian choices beside the main stream menu items and all very..."
Ellen Papenburg
"I asked for 2 shrimp pad Thai. One spicy. He asked me on a scale of 1 to 4 how spicy. I said 3 and you won’t believe it but it was indeed a 3!!..."
A A
"This is one of those hidden gems, the kind of place where you walk in and don’t expect too much… sure, it’s dated, you won’t find them on..."
Dave Brown
"The flavour is fantastic l. Beautiful atmosphere inside the restaurant, very warm and welcoming. I took friends from out of town here because they'd..."
"Cute place, good value for food, the owner/server was really nice. They only accept cash..."
Fani H
"Yummy and so glad they are open later and had a renovation. How about a location on fairway rd. We need a chinese restaurant. I wish you continued..."
SR Kish
"Great place to drop by for a bite, highly recommended hk cafe style food that hasn't changed much over the..."
David Xu
"I have been here 5 yrs, from own by the old couple before to now a younger chef, he is a very nice guy. Its a good HK style restaurant in waterloo,..."
YT Ling
"Quick service and reasonable price
Definitely not the most authentic flavor but worth the price and..."
Jessica Zhang
"This place has a certain home-y feel to it (that's just me though, HK is like home and this place serves HK food)
That aside, their food is on the..."
"My experience at Seoul Soul was memorable. The decor inside was beautiful and the service was quick. The rice has a perfect soft, sticky texture that..."
Seema
"Tried out the Korean fried chicken place in the University plaza. The prices are decent for the portions and the customer service was good (small..."
Sarah Vu
"Heard great things about the Seoul fried chicken and can attest that the chicken definitely lives up to the hype! Amazing fried chicken that has an..."
Leona Yiu
"The seafood Yaki Udon was so good. $20 for a decently sized bowl! They do offer a 5% discount if you pay cash with the same bill. The shrimp is baby..."
Devena Mohabir
"Ordered the lunch special of stir fried spicy pork for pick up. The food was delicious but a bit on the pricey side for the quantity given when..."
Sayani Chowdhury
"Seoul Soul is an authentic Korean restaurant that serves Korean Fried Chicken & other traditional entrees and dishes~ I had a chance to go there last..."
EatIn Ontario
"This family owned place is fantastic! Thank you so much for making my day with the delicious food and great service 🙏🙏🙏Definitely will be..."
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