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Best Asian Restaurants Nearby in Arlington

Pressed Cafe

Pressed Cafe

4.7
(6k+)
• 6.1 mi • 45 min
$0 delivery fee
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Marinated Grilled Chicken, Monterrey Jack Cheese, House-Made Chipotle Mayo, Pressed On Ciabatta
$13.62
THE PRESSED
Grilled Chicken, Prosciutto, Tomato, Mozzarella, Pesto, Balsamic Mayo, Pressed On Ciabatta
$14.05
PEANUT BUTTER POWER
Peanut Butter, Espresso, Almond Milk, Cocoa, Non-Fat Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
$9.34
BACON, EGG & CHEESE
Romaine, Tomato, Bacon, Grilled Chicken, Parmesan Cheese & Caesar Dressing, All Wrapped Up
$7.38
Milkboy

Milkboy

4.5
(50+)
• 6.8 mi • 37 min
$0 delivery fee
Strawberry & Cream Sensation
Frozen.
$7.72
Dumpling Kitchen

Dumpling Kitchen

4.4
(8k+)
$0 delivery fee
Shanghai Style Pan-Fried Dumpling-上海锅贴
8 pieces.Delicious crispy pork dumplings,they're great taste as part of a dim sum spread, or on their own.
$12.45
Mini Juicy Buns w.Pork-南翔小笼包
8 pieces.
$11.45
General Tso's Chicken-左宗鸡
8 pieces.
$17.45
A1.Crab Rangoon-蟹角
8 pieces.
$9.55
New Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

New Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

4.3
(6k+)
$0 delivery fee
General Tso's Chicken & Pork Fried Rice
Hot & Spicy.
$17.2
Crab Rangoon
Served with choice of 2 appetizers. 2
$10.02
Sesame Chicken & Pork Fried Rice
Hot and spicy.
$17.37
Egg Rolls
Bottle
$4.68
Dumpling Garden

Dumpling Garden

4.3
(300+)
$0 delivery fee
Trending
D1.Mini Juicy Bun w. Pork(6)
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$13.95
honeygrow

honeygrow

4.6
(17k+)
$0 delivery fee
Create Your Own Stir-fry
Customize your dish with our freshly made noodles, add-ins, garnishes, and select from our signature sauces.
$16.09
Brownie
Our (rich, decadent, double chocolate) brownies are so good, we can't let you pass one up.
$3.53
Garlic Butter Chicken
Freshly made egg white noodles, roasted chicken, snow peas, scallions, mushrooms, toasted sesame seeds, chili crisps, and our garlic butter sauce.
$16.12
Spicy Garlic
Freshly made egg white noodles, roasted chicken, bell peppers, broccoli, red onions, pineapples, parsley, and our spicy garlic sauce.
$16.04
Panda Express

Panda Express

4.4
(11k+)
$0 delivery fee
Plate
Any 1 Side & 2 Entrees
$13.06
Bigger Plate
Any 1 Side & 3 Entrees
$15.19
Cream Cheese Rangoon
Any 1 Side & 1 Entree
$3.5
Bowl
Chicken egg rolls are prepared with a mixture of cabbage, carrots, green onions and marinated chicken wrapped in a thin wonton wrapper and cooked to a golden brown.
$10.97
Sono Asian

Sono Asian

4.8
(90+)
$0 delivery fee
5. Gyoza
Steamed or fried. Pork or vegetable.
$9.25
15. Crazy Maki Roll
Spicy. Shrimp tempura with cucumber, avocado, tobiko outside. Served with spicy mayo and sweet sauce.
$10.46
6. Sweet Potato Maki Roll
Crabmeat, cucumber and avocado roll.
$8
8. California Maki Roll
Spicy. Raw.
$9.27
Dumpling House

Dumpling House

4.6
(20k+)
$0 delivery fee
A30. Soup Steamed Dumplings Pork (7 ) A30.小笼包 R
Hot and spicy.
$13.53
Plain Rice 白饭
Choice of veg, pork, chicken, beef, seafood. Only choose one.
$3.41
A37. Pork & Leeks Dumpling (10 Pieces) A37.韭菜猪肉水饺 A
Choice of veg, pork, chicken, beef, shrimp. Only choose one.
$12.14
F8. General Gau's Chicken F8.左宗鸡 AK
Fried.
$17.97
Ginger Exchange

Ginger Exchange

4.6
(1k+)
$0 delivery fee
$0 delivery fee
3 Roll Combo
Choose 3 rolls. Add a side for $2.00.
$25.26
2 Roll Combo
Choose 2 rolls. Add a side for $2.00.
$18.38
Mama's Homemade Dumplings
Our signature handmade dumplings. Pork or Vegetarian.
$12.59
Miso Soup
Miso soup
$4.3
Dumpling Kingdom

Dumpling Kingdom

4.7
(3k+)
$0 delivery fee
D7. Mini Juicy Buns W. Pork (6) D7.小笼包
Six tender mini buns filled with savory pork, offering a burst of juicy flavors with each bite.
$12.95
D6. Taiwan Style Pan Fried Dumpling (8) D6.台式锅贴
Crispy dumplings filled with seasoned meat, served in a set of eight.
$12.95
C6. Sesame Chicken C6.芝麻鸡
pictures shows was fried Tender dumplings filled with a savory blend of pork and leek, served in a portion of eight
$20.5
D3. Steamed Pork & Leek Dumpling (8) D3. 蒸韭菜猪肉水饺
Hot and spicy.
$13.14
Bon Me

Bon Me

4.8
(5k+)
$0 delivery fee
noodle salad
create your ultimate noodle sensation! pick your noodle, protein, and sauce, paired with crisp shredded carrot, fresh mesclun, cool cucumber, and vibrant cilantro for a customized noodle salad adventure
$13.9
the namesake
meet 'the namesake' bánh mì sandwich: packed with miso-braised pulled pork, zesty pickled veggies, crisp cucumber, red onion, cilantro, rich pâté, and a spicy mayo kick—all in a toasty baguette. we named our whole gig after this sandwich for a reason! allergens: gluten, milk, soy, eggs, and fish
$10.8
rice bowl
craft your perfect bowl! choose your rice, protein, and sauce, topped with vibrant pickled carrots + daikon, fresh mesclun greens, and fragrant cilantro for a personalized explosion of flavors
$13.73
scallion pancakes
add a flavorful bite to your meal with our scallion pancakes! these crispy, savory delights loaded with green onions are the perfect sidekick to any dish. served with a delightful soy and sesame dipping sauce. major allergens: soy, gluten, and sesame
$6.3
P.F. Chang's

P.F. Chang's

4.3
(8k+)
$0 delivery fee
Orange Chicken
Lightly battered, sweet citrus chili sauce, fresh orange slices
$24.91
Mongolian Beef
Sweet soy glaze, flank steak, garlic, snipped green onion
$32.18
Pork Dumplings | 6 Count
Pan-fried or steamed, light chili sauce drizzle Calories listed are per piece
$17.39
Chang's Spicy Chicken
Signature sweet-spicy chili sauce, green onion
$24.79
Laughing Monk Cafe

Laughing Monk Cafe

4.8
(600+)
$0 delivery fee
Pad Thai
rice noodle, chive grass, crushed peanut, turnip, bean sprout, egg, serve with fresh bean sprout, chive grass and sliced of lime.
$16.23
Drunken Noodle
flat rice noodle, bell pepper, bamboo shoot, string bean, carrot, onion, basil and broccoli
$16.26
Veggie Spring Roll
carrot, cabbage, celery, mushroom, garlic
, wheat wrapper
$9.83
Pad See Ew
flat rice noodle, egg, carrot, chinese broccoli
$16.44
Dumpling Daughter

Dumpling Daughter

4.4
(500+)
$0 delivery fee
$0 delivery fee
Scallion Lo Mein
Fresh egg noodles, house sauce, scallions, fresh garlic
$15.3
Organic Chicken & Napa Cabbage (6)
Fresh egg noodles, spicy chili crisp, scallions, fresh garlic
$9.03
Pan Seared Pork & Cabbage (6)
Steamed or pan-seared
$10.26
Steamed Roasted BBQ Pork (2)
Petit Chicken Dumplings With Spicy Sweet Soy, Garlic
$6.77
OliToki

OliToki

4.6
(7k+)
$0 delivery fee
Boneless Bites Bowl
Our boneless bites (poppers) over your choice of rice, fries, tots, or noodles. Choose up to two sauces to flavor your bowl. Finished with sesame seeds & scallions. (Pro tip: Cheese is a great add-on!)
$16.55
Exxtra Chicken or Tofu Veggie Bowl
A large serving of our soy garlic chicken, crispy teriyaki tofu, a combo of both, or our boneless wings! Add to that your choice of veggie (stir fry recommended!) and your favorite OliToki sauce. Served over steamy white rice.
$16.39
Spam Musubi
1 deep fried spam with teriyaki drizzle, over sesame seed, and laced rice. Wrapped with a strip of seaweed.
$4.54
Kimchi Burilla
Flat pressed burrito with white rice, vegan kimchi, onion, cilantro, corn, cheese, sour cream, spicy Toki, and Ai-Oli.
$13.35
Mala Town

Mala Town

4.7
(100+)
$0 delivery fee
Beef Bone Broth Base 招牌牛骨汤 (1.5 lb)🌟
1.5 lb. of Malatang, served with your choice of 1 staple food and 6 toppings. A flavorful and rich beef bone broth, packed with spicy, invigorating flavors and nourishing nutrition, is the essence of this dish, making every ingredient deliciously irresistible.
$26.86
Spicy Mix (Dry Pot) 醇香麻辣拌 (1.5 Lb)(with peanut sauce)🌟
1.5 lb. of dry pot spicy mix, served with your choice of 1 staple food and 6 toppings. Featuring a unique dry pot sauce with rich, spicy flavors and aromatic spices, this dish offers a depth of flavor and irresistible taste in every bite.
$26.78
Sichuan Spicy Soup Base 川式麻辣烫(1.5 lb)
1.5 lb. of Sichuan-style soup base, served with your choice of 1 staple food and 6 toppings. This rich broth features the bold flavors of Sichuan peppercorns, chili peppers, and a blend of aromatic spices, delivering a complex and stimulating taste with intense spicy and numbing sensations.
$27.36
Tomato Flavored Broth (Vegan) 酸甜番茄汤 (1.5 lb)
1.5 lb. of tomato soup base, served with your choice of 1 staple food and 6 toppings. This rich and savory tomato broth is infused with fresh tomatoes and aromatic herbs, creating a comforting and flavorful foundation that enhances every ingredient with a deliciously tangy and satisfying taste.
$26.94
bb.q Chicken

bb.q Chicken

4.8
(1k+)
$0 delivery fee
Trending
Spicy Original Wings
Light and crispy with an added kick.
$18.8
Golden Original Wings
Brushed with a sweet, soy-based sauce, these are light on heat and heavy on flavor.
$19.59
Honey Garlic Boneless
Brushed with a sweet, soy-based sauce, these are light on heat and heavy on flavor.
$17.01
Honey Garlic Wings
Korean Fried Chicken at its best. Juicy and tender inside, light and crispy outside.
$19.23
Number One Taste Chinese Food

Number One Taste Chinese Food

4.5
(40+)
$0 delivery fee
Crab Rangoon 蟹角
(Finger size rolls filled with cheese and Jalapenos)
$14.22
Asian Taste

Asian Taste

4.5
(1k+)
$0 delivery fee
Appetizer Combo(3 different)
Includes 3 Different appetizers and pork fried rice. Different!!!
$15.72
D1. Poultry Combo Dinner
Includes choice of entrée, 1 appetizer and rice.
$16.32
Crab Rangoon
Includes choice of entrée, 1 appetizer and rice.
$10.31
General Gao's Chicken
Small
$14.86
China Sky

China Sky

4.6
(2k+)
$0 delivery fee
A06: Fried Dumplings (6)
Traditional handmade chinese dumplings with hearty skin, pork filling, and pan seared to order.
$10.66
A11: Crab Rangoons (6)
Crispy shell stuffed with creamy and savory filling.
$10.47
A05: Fried Chicken Fingers
Breaded or battered crispy chicken.
$11.73
A13: Scallion Pancakes (6)
Hot and spicy, Deep fried chicken sautéed with red peppers and broccoli in an exotic Hunan sacue.
$8.83
Little Asia Restaurant

Little Asia Restaurant

4.4
(90+)
$0 delivery fee
M3. Pick 3 Appetizers Combo
With pork fried rice or vegetable lo mein.
$18.3
M2. Pick 2 Appetizers Combo
With pork fried rice or vegetable lo mein.
$16.29
D9. Sesame Chicken with Pick 2 Appetizer Combo
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$19.51
Chicken Lo Mein
Savory pie with a dough base topped with sauce and cheese.
$14
Wow Bao

Wow Bao

2.7
(50+)
$0 delivery fee
Bao - 2 Pack
Mix and match your choice of Bao - soft, fluffy dough filled with savory or sweet flavors and steamed to perfection.
$7.99
Bowl and 2 Bao
Choice of Bowl + 2 Bao
$19.88
Classic Orange Chicken Bowl
Golden chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, served with rice.
$11.78
Potstickers
Your choice of Ginger Chicken or Green Vegetable pan-seared Potstickers.
$9.4
Teriyaki Yummy

Teriyaki Yummy

4.5
(3k+)
$0 delivery fee
Crab Rangoon (4 pcs.)
Served with white rice or brown rice and mix veggie. Fried rice or noodle instead of steamed rice for a cost.
$4.46
White Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Spicy.
$12.54
Orange Flavor Chicken Bowl
Served with white rice or brown rice and mix veggie. Fried rice or noodle instead of steamed rice for a cost.
$11.93
Dark Meat Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Spicy.
$11.42
Double Chin

Double Chin

4.4
(1k+)
$0 delivery fee
Sriracha Honey Chicken 是拉差蜜糖雞
Spicy. House Favotite. slightly spicy, slightly sweet & topped with sesame. A crowd favorite!
$18.8
Pork Dumplings 豬肉鍋貼
6 pieces, served w/ ginger sesame soy ponzu sauce
$11.64
Scallion Pancakes 葱油餅
Vegetarian. Ginger soy sauce.
$10.66
Lo Mein Noodles 撈麵 w/ choice of toppings
Customize this classic noodle dish with your choice of toppings
$19.37
Feng Shui Restaurant & Lounge

Feng Shui Restaurant & Lounge

4.7
(4k+)
$0 delivery fee
Crab Rangoon 蟹角
Cream cheese, crab meat, vegetables (8 pcs)
$13.7
Pork Fried Rice 叉烧炒饭
1 PINT
$17.23
White Rice 白饭
White meat chicken on bed of steamed broccoli florets
$4.44
General Gau's Chicken 左宗鸡
Steamed or pan-fried, Chicken and Pork (6 pcs)
$20.84
9THAIEXPRESS

9THAIEXPRESS

4.2
(200+)
$0 delivery fee
Padthai
All Thai Flavor' s ever and Forever...
$21.13
Pad See Ew
Wide Noodle stir-fired with egg , Broccoli , carrot in house sweet soy sauce
$20.89
Drunken Noodle ( Crazy Noodle)
Wide Noodle stir-fired with onion , bell peppers , string beans , bamboo , and basil leaf crazy 's alls with house spicy basil sauce Note:: Please specific on How 's spicy are prefer? * mild ** medium ***spicy ****CRAZY HOT
$21.07
Crab Rangoon
5 Pieces of Crab meat mix with some scallion and little carrot load in wonton wraps
$9.27
Five Spices House

Five Spices House

4.6
(4k+)
$0 delivery fee
Spicy Dry Pot
Hot & spicy.
$30.79
Salt & Pepper Crispy Chicken
Hot & spicy.
$10.73
Scallion Pancake
With grounded pork. Peanut sauce .top with peanut
$6.55
Dry Sauteed String Bean
Egg and smoked pork.
$14.38
Chow n' Joy

Chow n' Joy

4.4
(800+)
$0 delivery fee
Homemade Dumpling 本楼水饺
Milk tea, mango, peach, coconut, honeydew, strawberry, jasmine green tea, taro, or thai tea.
$12.56
Crab Rangoon 蟹角
Shrimp, chicken, beef and roast pork.
$11.46
General Gaus Chicken 左鸡
Grilled wheat ball with octopus, homemade mayo, teriyaki sauce on top
$14.04
Muqam Uyghur Kitchen

Muqam Uyghur Kitchen

4.4
(300+)
$0 delivery fee
Guyro Lagman
Noodle served with stir fried veggie and beef
$15.99
5. Somsa / 烤包子
Meat pie stuffed with beef and onion.
$3.99
13. Bento 3 Dish
Well cooked rice with carrot ,onion and lamb
$14.99
Lamb Pilaf
Marinated kebab
$16.22
HaoShiGuang

HaoShiGuang

4.7
(200+)
$0 delivery fee
F01安格斯牛肉盖饭 Angus Beef Over Rice( Spicy, Garlic)
Tender Angus beef and vibrant carrots in a spicy garlic sauce, served over a bed of steamed rice.
$20.58
C05沙茶肥牛粉丝煲 Satay Beef with Vermicelli Noodles
Braised pork served over white rice with steamed broccoli, cabbage, and a half-boiled egg.
$21.64
F03台式卤肉饭 Braised Pork Over Rice
Tender lamb pieces on skewers, served in two portions.
$19.42
B01羊肉串Lamb Skewers (2 pcs)
Golden Chiba tofu squares mingling with vibrant veggies, sprinkled with sesame seeds and a hint of chili for a delightful kick!
$7.93
Genki Ya

Genki Ya

4.8
(1k+)
$0 delivery fee
$0 delivery fee
Gyoza (Pork Dumplings)
Pork Dumplings, Pan Fried or Steamed.
$9.69
Salmon Avocado Roll
These items may be raw or undercooked. consumption of raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood or dairy may increase your risk. before placing order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
$9.8
Spicy Tuna Roll
These items may be raw or undercooked. consumption of raw or under cooked meat, poultry, seafood or dairy may increase your risk. before placing order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
$9.83
Miso Soup
Enoki mushrooms, tofu, scallions and seaweed served in soy beans fish broth. Vegetarian miso soup also available
$3.31
Myers and Chang

Myers and Chang

4.7
(1k+)
$0 delivery fee
Mama Chang's Pork + Chive Dumplings
black pepper-scallion dipping sauce nut-free, shellfish-free
$16.52
Wok Charred Udon Noodles with Chicken + Bok Choy
black bean-oyster sauce 🌶 🌶 nut-free
$29.98
Un-Traditional Scallion Pancake
vegetarian, vegan, nut-free, shellfish-free
$15.32
Sweet + Sour Brussels Sprouts
pickled shallots, fresh mint 🌶 vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, cooked in shared oil
$15.47
Shanghai Moon

Shanghai Moon

4.6
(1k+)
$0 delivery fee
C#21 Appetizers Dinner Combo
Choice of three appetizers. Served with pork fried rice or white rice.
$21.58
Crab Rangoon
Served with rice and a side.
$13.11
C1. General Gau's Chicken Dinner Combo
Served with rice and a side.
$22.84
C3. Crispy Sesame Chicken Dinner Combination
Large chunks of crispy chicken marinated, and sauteed with scorched red peppers in our special tangy sauce, and served with steamed broccoli. Served with steamed rice. Hot, and spicy.
$22.34
Young Kong Restaurant

Young Kong Restaurant

4.2
(10k+)
$0 delivery fee
2. Pork Fried Rice with Two Appetizers
Japanese pork dumplings (6 pieces).
$15.69
Crab Rangoons
(Large) boneless spareribs, egg roll (2), fried shrimp (2), teriyaki beef (2), chicken wings (4), chicken fingers (6), crab rangoon (6).
$10.58
1. Pork Lo Mein with Two Appetizers
Coconut, honeydew, kiwi, mango, papaya, passion fruit, peach, pineapple, strawberry, taro.
$15.45
Egg Roll (Pork)
Chicken Finger with Red Sweet Sour Sauce on top
$5.09
Giggling Rice Thai

Giggling Rice Thai

4.7
(14k+)
$0 delivery fee
Gai Grob Pad Thai
Our own recipe crispy chicken, recommended!
$14.45
Pad Thai
stir-fried rice noodle dish with egg,bean sprout,scallion and peanut
$14.49
Pad See-U
Wide rice noodle, your choice of meat or tofu, broccoli,Zucchini,carrot, egg, sweet soy sauce.
$14
Drunken Noodle🌶
A popular spicy noodle known as pad kee mao, wide rice noodle stir-fried with chicken, shrimp and vegetable, egg in spicy basil sauce.
$14.25
Kchickin

Kchickin

4.7
(30+)
$0 delivery fee
Katsu Curry
Fried Pork tempura with potatoes, carrots, and onions in Japanese-style curry. Served with rice. (Substitute available with tofu or chicken)
$14.95
Tteokbokki
Rice cakes in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, with fish cakes, onions, scallions, and cabbage
$11.95
Wings Soy Garlic
Juicy tender pork belly served with a rich sesame oil dipping sauce
$16.54
Boneless Soy Garlic
Korean-style fried rice with chicken, garlic butter, egg, onions, and scallions.
$16.11
OGinger

OGinger

4.6
(2k+)
$0 delivery fee
Miso Soup
Traditional Japanese broth with tofu, seaweed, and green onions. Comfort in a bowl.
$3.27
Crab Rangoon
6 pcs
$9.61
Gyoza
Must try!! Spicy tuna, avocado inside, topped with yellowtail and salmon tempura crumbs, with kinds of special sauce
$8.25
New Wave Maki
Shrimp tempura and cucumber covered with spicy tuna on top with eel sauce and to Biko
$17.57
Teriyaki House

Teriyaki House

4.6
(1k+)
$0 delivery fee
Trending
TERIYAKI CHICKEN BOWL
Orange chicken bowl served with steamed rice or brown rice.
$15.99
ORANGE CHICKEN BOWL
4 Pieces
$16.14
CRAB RANGOON
General tao's chicken served with steamed rice or brown rice.
$6.84
GENERAL TAO'S CHICKEN
2 Pieces
$19.32
Prik Nam Pla

Prik Nam Pla

4.8
(200+)
$0 delivery fee
Pad Thai
Stir-fried thai rice noodles with your choice of protein, eggs, bean sprouts, scallions and crushed peanuts in house special sauce.
$16.39
Pad See You
Thai-style stir-fried flat noodles with egg, broccoli, and carrot.
$16.16
Crab Rangoon
Crispy wonton filled with crab meat, onions and cream cheese, served with sweet & sour sauce.
$8.09
Drunken Noodles 🌶️🌶️
Stir-fired flat noodles in a spicy sauce with egg, basil, assorted with vegetables.
$16.3

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