Best Asian Restaurants inKnoxville, TN

A community guide to Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and more Asian food in Knoxville and East Tennessee

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A-One Indian Street Food

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Indian

Indian street-food truck parked at a permanent spot on Gleason Drive with bench seating, serving cha...

A-Thai Kitchen

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Thai

Thai restaurant that grew out of the A-Thai food truck. The menu includes Tom Kha and Tom Yum soups,...

Akita Hibachi & Sushi

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Japanese • Sushi

Hibachi and sushi restaurant on Middlebrook Pike serving hibachi plates (chicken, steak, shrimp, tof...

Anaba Japanese Cuisine

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Japanese

Authentic Japanese restaurant offering sushi, ramen, hibachi, and traditional dishes. Popular for it...

Angry Dumplings & Tea

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Chinese • Taiwanese

South Knoxville spot on Sevier Avenue serving handmade dumplings and bubble tea.

Aroma Indian Kitchen

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Indian

Cedar Bluff Indian restaurant offering a full menu of North and South Indian dishes.

Asahi Japanese Grill

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Japanese

Japanese grill on East Broadway in Lenoir City offering dine-in, pickup, delivery and catering.

Ashi Express Japanese Grill

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Japanese

Quick-service Japanese grill with a drive-thru, serving teriyaki and hibachi-style plates (chicken, ...

Asia Cafe Xpress (Alcoa)

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Pan-Asian • Chinese

Alcoa location of Lim Dynasty's Asia Cafe Xpress, with a pan-Asian menu of Chinese, Japanese, Thai, ...

Asia Kitchen

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Chinese

Long-running Kingston Pike Chinese restaurant (Asia Kitchen 福临门) with Cantonese-style dishes such as...

Bella Hibachi & Sushi

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Japanese • Sushi

Hibachi and sushi restaurant in Lenoir City serving handcrafted sushi rolls and hibachi dinners, wit...

BENGY Sushi & Poke

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Japanese • Sushi

Marble City Market food-hall stall serving fresh sushi rolls and build-your-own poke bowls.

Bida Saigon

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Vietnamese

Vietnamese restaurant serving pho, banh mi, bun (vermicelli bowls) and other Saigon-style specialtie...

BobaMi

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Vietnamese • Bubble Tea

Tea and banh mi shop serving Vietnamese banh mi with milk teas, fruit teas, Vietnamese coffee, frapp...

Chaiyo's Thai & Sushi

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Thai • Japanese

Fort Sanders Thai restaurant near the UT campus that also serves sushi: Thai curries, noodles and Ja...

Cheidee Cafe & Bakery

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Vietnamese

Maryville cafe and bakery serving pho, banh mi, Vietnamese coffee (bac xiu) and fruit teas alongside...

China Jiang

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Chinese

Casual Chinese takeout in the Powell area serving classic dishes like lo mein, fried rice, and Gener...

China Lee

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Chinese

Popular Chinese restaurant and takeout spot beloved for its fresh, flavorful classic dishes and gene...

Christea Boba & Banh Mi

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Bubble Tea • Vietnamese

Oak Ridge bubble tea shop that also serves banh mi, Vietnamese coffee, Korean corn dogs and croffles...

CM Chicken

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Korean

Korean fried chicken restaurant in Farragut offering dine-in, takeout and delivery.

Curry & Queso

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Indian • Fusion

Fast-casual Indian-Mexican (Indo-Mex) counter where you build a bowl, burrito, loaded fries or nacho...

East Japanese Restaurant

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Japanese • Ramen

Japanese restaurant in Farragut serving ramen (including katsu ramen), sushi rolls, chicken karaage,...

Fai Thai Kitchen

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Thai

Family-owned Thai restaurant on Kingston Pike in Bearden serving Thai curries, noodles and khao soi,...

Fin-Two Japanese Ale House

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Japanese • Ramen

Japanese izakaya in the Old City serving ramen, sushi and yakitori alongside sake, Japanese whisky a...

Fuji Japanese Grill

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Japanese

Fast, affordable drive-thru Japanese hibachi grill on West Kingston Pike serving hibachi and teriyak...

Fulin's Asian Cuisine

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Chinese • Japanese

Sit-down restaurant offering a mix of Chinese and Japanese dishes, including hibachi and sushi. Know...

GJ2 Indian Street Food

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Indian

Counter-service Indian street food on Kingston Pike serving Gujarati and Mumbai snacks such as dabel...

Gogi Korean Kitchen

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Korean

Traditional Korean restaurant serving classic dishes (bulgogi, bibimbap, kimchi stew) in a modern se...

Gohan Japanese Grill

Japanese • Sushi

Family-owned hibachi restaurant and food truck. The Corryton restaurant serves hibachi entrées, comb...

Golden Garden Chinese Restaurant

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Chinese

Cozy, family-run Chinese eatery known for authentic takeout-style fare. Offers classics like fried r...

Griddle Gourmet

Indian • Fusion

Indian bistro and bar near Northshore Town Center serving Indian street-food-inspired and fusion dis...

Hachiban

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Japanese • Taiwanese

Marble City Market food-hall vendor offering Japanese- and Taiwanese-style hibachi, bao, and more.

Hello Tea House

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Chinese • Taiwanese

Downtown Knoxville boba tea house featuring a variety of milk teas, cheese foam teas, fruit teas, an...

KPC Partner

Hey Bear Cafe

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Taiwanese

Taiwanese-owned boba tea cafe on Middlebrook Pike with a 2-acre food truck park, playground and outd...

Hey Bear Cafe (Kern's Food Hall)

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Taiwanese • Bubble Tea

Kern's Food Hall outpost of Hey Bear Cafe, serving boba tea drinks and snacks.

Hong's Asian Bistro

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Chinese • Pan-Asian

Oak Ridge Asian bistro serving Chinese dishes alongside ramen (including a signature and kimchi rame...

I Heart Sushi

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Sushi • Japanese

Sushi bar in Oak Ridge with specialty rolls and daily specials, plus hibachi and teriyaki plates. Th...

Ichiban Asian Cuisine

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Chinese • Japanese

Chinese and Japanese restaurant on South Northshore Drive whose Chinese menu has a dim sum section (...

Ichiban Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar

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Japanese • Sushi

Long-standing Japanese restaurant with wide sushi selection, hibachi-grill entrees, and classic roll...

Jai Dee Thai Kitchen

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Thai

Family-run kitchen specializing in authentic Southern Thai cuisine, including regional curries, pad ...

K Pocha

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Korean

Korean street-food eatery known for kimbap, Korean fried chicken, ramen, and modern twists on tradit...

Kabuki Sushi Bar (Market Square)

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Japanese • Sushi

Japanese restaurant on Market Square serving sushi and specialty rolls (including the Dynamite, Kabu...

Kabuki Sushi Bar (Turkey Creek)

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Japanese • Sushi

Japanese sushi and hibachi restaurant at Turkey Creek serving sushi, nigiri and sashimi combos, spec...

Kaizen

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Japanese • Fusion

Izakaya-style restaurant in the Old City from chef-owner Jesse Newmister, serving tapas-style small ...

Kobe Japanese Grill

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Japanese

Japanese grill in Halls' Black Oak Plaza with an open kitchen and bar, serving hibachi and teriyaki ...

KOKO Sips + Bites

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Korean • Japanese

Japanese-Korean fusion restaurant in Town & Country (est. 2023) serving ramen (shoyu, tonkotsu, yasa...

Komma Tea (West Town Mall)

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Bubble Tea • Taiwanese

Bubble tea counter in the West Town Mall food court serving milk teas, fruit teas with adjustable sw...

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

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Korean

All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hot pot restaurant offering table-grill cooking and a variety of meat...

Kume Sushi & Hibachi

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Japanese • Sushi

Japanese restaurant in Oak Ridge serving lunch and dinner hibachi (chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, f...

Kung Fu Tea

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Taiwanese

Knoxville outpost of the famous New York-based bubble tea chain. Serves a wide range of bubble teas,...

Kyuramen

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Japanese • Ramen

Japanese ramen bar on North Peters Road in West Knoxville. It operates as Kyuramen x TBaar, with a T...

Lemon Grass

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Thai • Japanese

Thai restaurant and sushi bar in Maryville, open since 2002 according to its website. Serves lunch a...

Lim Dynasty Asia Cafe & Xpress (West Knoxville)

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Pan-Asian • Vietnamese

West Knoxville location of the local Lim Dynasty Asia Cafe group, with a multi-cuisine menu covering...

Little Bangkok

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Thai

Long-running Farragut/Campbell Station Thai restaurant known for authentic curries, noodles, and sti...

Little Tokyo Café

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Japanese • Sushi

South Knoxville restaurant off Chapman Highway serving hibachi and sushi for dine-in or takeout.

Makino Japanese Buffet

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Japanese • Pan-Asian

All-you-can-eat Japanese and Asian buffet featuring sushi, sashimi, hibachi items, and hot entrees. ...

Mikata Japanese Grill & Sushi

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Japanese • Sushi

Japanese grill and sushi restaurant in West Knoxville with a large sushi and roll menu, tonkatsu, st...

Nama Izakaya

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Japanese

Downtown Japanese izakaya from the Nama team in the former Harvest space on the 100 block of Gay Str...

KPC Partner

Nama Sushi Bar

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Japanese • Sushi

The original Nama, a local sushi bar on Gay Street downtown known for creative rolls and Japanese sm...

Nama Sushi Bar (Bearden)

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Japanese • Sushi

Bearden location of the local Nama sushi bar group, with a dining room, outdoor patio and full bar.

Nama Sushi Bar (Cedar Bluff)

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Japanese • Sushi

West Knoxville location of the local Nama sushi bar group on North Peters Road.

Ooh LaLa Indian Kitchen

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Indian

Contemporary Indian stall inside Kern's Bakery Food Hall offering aromatic curries, biryanis, street...

Osaka Hibachi & Sushi

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Japanese • Sushi

Locally owned restaurant on Sutherland Avenue serving sushi rolls and hibachi alongside some Korean ...

Osaka Sushi & Hibachi Grill (Maryville)

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Japanese • Sushi

Sushi and hibachi restaurant with a drive-thru. The menu includes sushi rolls and nigiri, and hibach...

Otsu!

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Japanese

Dumpling restaurant and bar next to The Mill & Mine serving handmade dumplings, small plates and coc...

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen

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Chinese • Pan-Asian

Fast-casual Asian bistro chain serving Chinese and Asian fusion dishes. Offers made-to-order wok ent...

Philippine Egg Roll Express

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Filipino

Cash-only Filipino takeout counter on Western Avenue serving lumpia, pancit bihon, chicken adobo and...

Pho 99

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Vietnamese

Vietnamese noodle shop known for comforting pho soups, rice dishes, and banh mi. Simple setting but ...

Pin Thai

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Thai

Thai restaurant on North Campbell Station Road in Farragut with vegetarian options; open for lunch a...

Q Korean Steakhouse

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Korean

Interactive Korean BBQ steakhouse where diners grill premium cuts of beef, pork, and seafood at the ...

Sakura Sushi and Grill

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Japanese • Sushi

Sushi bar and grill serving sushi rolls (spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, Godzilla roll), hibachi and ter...

Shono's Japanese Grill

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Japanese

Counter-service Japanese grill on South Peters Road serving hibachi-style beef, chicken, seafood and...

Sitar Indian Cuisine

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Indian

Established Indian restaurant offering a wide array of North Indian dishes, from tandoori specialtie...

Sora Sushi & Steak House

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Japanese • Sushi

Sushi and hibachi restaurant in Clinton with more than 70 sushi rolls, sashimi, hibachi steak, chick...

South East Asia Ramen & Asian Kitchen

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Ramen • Pan-Asian

Marble City Market food-hall stall (S.E.A. Ramen) serving tonkotsu, shoyu and miso ramen, fried rame...

Spice Hut

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Indian

Indian restaurant on US-321 in Lenoir City serving North Indian and Punjabi dishes, open for lunch a...

Spice Thai & Sushi

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Thai • Japanese

Kingston Pike restaurant serving authentic Thai dishes alongside fresh sushi and other Japanese fare...

Sticky Rice Cafe

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Lao • Thai

Beloved Lao cafe opened in 2016 by founder Khan Sikarng, who was born in Laos, serving Laotian famil...

Stir Fry Cafe

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Chinese • Japanese

Long-running (20+ years) West Hills Asian-fusion restaurant with Thai dishes, Chinese-American favor...

Sweet Retreat (Poke-Ramen-Boba)

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Ramen • Bubble Tea

Counter-service shop serving poke bowls, ramen, rice bowls and appetizers such as edamame, seaweed s...

Szechuan Garden Chinese Restaurant

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Chinese

Traditional Chinese restaurant specializing in Szechuan and Hunan dishes with bold flavors. Known fo...

Taj Indian Bistro

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Indian

Turkey Creek-area Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoori, and biryani for dine-in, takeout, and...

Tangerine Japanese Cuisine

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Japanese • Sushi

Northeast Knoxville Japanese restaurant and sushi bar on Millertown Pike serving sushi and sashimi, ...

Tealicious

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Vietnamese • Taiwanese

Family-owned Hardin Valley bubble tea shop (opened 2019) making milk teas, fruit teas, and smoothies...

Thai Cuisine

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Thai • Chinese

Small Thai and Chinese restaurant on Condry Lane in Maryville with vegan options; open for lunch and...

Thai Time

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Thai

Family-owned South Knoxville Thai restaurant focused on quick-service and takeout of authentic Thai ...

Tokyo Hibachi & Sushi

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Japanese • Sushi

Family-owned hibachi and sushi restaurant on South Northshore Drive; hibachi is cooked in the kitche...

Tokyo Sushi & Steakhouse

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Japanese • Sushi

Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar in Powell offering hibachi-grill fare and a full sushi menu. Famil...

Tomo Poke Bowl

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Sushi • Ramen

Hardin Valley restaurant serving build-your-own poke bowls along with sushi and ramen.

Tuk Tuk Thai Fusion

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Thai • Fusion

Thai-fusion restaurant combining traditional Thai flavors with creative twists. Praised for flavorfu...

Vols Boba Tea

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Taiwanese

Bubble tea shop on Western Ave serving milk teas, fruit slushes, smoothies, and coffee with toppings...

Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse (Bearden)

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Japanese • Sushi

Teppanyaki steakhouse and sushi bar off Kingston Pike with tableside hibachi cooking.

Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse (Lovell Road)

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Japanese • Sushi

West Knoxville location of Wasabi, a teppanyaki steakhouse and sushi bar with tableside hibachi cook...

WokChow Fire Seared Asian

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Chinese • Fusion

Locally owned Bearden Asian-fusion spot (since 2011) known for build-your-own wok bowls: choose a ba...

Yamato Ramen House

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Japanese • Ramen

Turkey Creek Japanese spot serving ramen, hibachi, poke bowls, and bubble tea.

Yum Trà

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Vietnamese

Knoxville branch (opened July 2025) of Yum Trà, a Vietnamese milk-tea chain, serving milk teas, fres...

Zhu Garden

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Chinese • Thai

Chinese and Thai restaurant on South Peters Road with a menu that runs from Hunan chicken and lo mei...

Zukku Sushi

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Japanese • Sushi

Sushi vendor inside Kern's Bakery Food Hall serving creative rolls, poke bowls, and sushi burritos.

Asian Food in Knoxville by Cuisine

Knoxville's Asian food scene spans Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and fusion kitchens, plus bubble tea shops from West Knoxville to Oak Ridge and Maryville. Whether you're craving Korean BBQ, fresh sushi, a steaming bowl of ramen or bubble tea, this guide has you covered.

Best Korean Food in Knoxville

From tabletop Korean BBQ with galbi and bulgogi to comforting bowls of bibimbap and kimchi jjigae, Knoxville's Korean restaurants serve authentic flavors. Look for spots offering banchan (side dishes) — the sign of a kitchen that takes Korean food seriously.

Best Japanese Restaurants in Knoxville

Knoxville's Japanese food scene covers everything from sushi bars and hibachi grills to casual ramen shops. For sushi, look for restaurants that cut fish in-house. For ramen, the best spots slow-cook their tonkotsu broth for 12+ hours. Don't miss the izakaya small plates downtown and in the Old City.

Best Ramen in Knoxville

Knoxville's ramen scene has matured beyond the instant packet. Dedicated ramen shops now serve tonkotsu (pork bone), shoyu (soy sauce), miso and spicy varieties. Search "ramen" above to see every place that serves it.

Best Sushi in Knoxville, TN

From all-you-can-eat buffets and hibachi steakhouses to downtown sushi bars and food-hall poke counters, Knoxville has options for every sushi lover, with both classic nigiri and creative specialty rolls.

Bubble Tea & Boba in Knoxville

Knoxville's bubble tea cafes serve classic milk tea, fruit tea and specialty drinks with tapioca pearls, jelly and popping boba. West Knoxville has the most boba shops, with more downtown, in South Knoxville, Hardin Valley, Oak Ridge and Alcoa.

Chinese Food in Knoxville

Beyond the familiar takeout staples, Knoxville has Chinese restaurants serving regional cooking — Cantonese roast duck and dim sum, Sichuan and Hunan dishes, and handmade dumplings. Filter by Chinese above to find them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get Korean BBQ in Knoxville?

Knoxville's tabletop Korean barbecue is in West Knoxville, where you grill galbi, bulgogi and pork belly at the table with banchan (side dishes) on the side; other Korean restaurants serve bibimbap, stews, kimbap and Korean fried chicken. Filter by Korean above or open the Korean food guide at /food-guide/korean for every Korean restaurant we list, with addresses and hours.

Where can I find Japanese ramen in Knoxville?

Knoxville has dedicated ramen shops as well as izakayas and Japanese restaurants that serve ramen next to sushi and small plates, from downtown and the Old City to Cedar Bluff and Turkey Creek. Search 'ramen' above to see every place we list that serves it, or browse the Japanese food guide at /food-guide/japanese.

Is there bubble tea near downtown Knoxville?

Yes, though most of Knoxville's boba shops are in West Knoxville, with others in Hardin Valley, Oak Ridge and Alcoa. Downtown has a tea house on Gay Street, and South Knoxville has a dumpling-and-tea spot on Sevier Avenue and a boba counter in Kern's Food Hall. Choose the Bubble Tea filter above to see every shop we list on one page.

Are there vegan-friendly Asian restaurants in Knoxville?

Many Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian and Japanese menus include tofu and vegetable dishes, and kitchens can often leave out fish sauce or meat broth if you ask when you order. Search for a cuisine above, then check the restaurant's own menu, linked from each listing, for vegan options.

Which Asian restaurants are open late in Knoxville?

Most Asian restaurants in the Knoxville area close between 9 and 10 PM. Of the places whose hours we list, the latest are a few Korean barbecue and Japanese restaurants in West Knoxville and Powell that stay open until 10:30 or 11 PM on weekends. Open any listing to see today's hours and whether it is open right now, and check with the restaurant before a late visit.

Where can I find dim sum in East Tennessee?

Dim sum is rare in the Knoxville area. As of September 2026 one restaurant in our directory, on South Northshore Drive in West Knoxville, has a full dim sum menu, and we found no cart service anywhere in the metro. Search 'dim sum' above to find it, or browse the Chinese food guide at /food-guide/chinese for Cantonese roast duck, Sichuan and Hunan dishes and handmade dumplings.

Where can I try Vietnamese pho in Knoxville?

Knoxville's Vietnamese restaurants serve pho with rice noodles and the usual Thai basil, bean sprouts, lime and jalapeño, and most also serve banh mi and vermicelli bowls. You will find them in West Knoxville and Maryville, with banh mi and Vietnamese coffee in Oak Ridge too. Filter by Vietnamese above or visit /food-guide/vietnamese for the complete list with addresses and hours.

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