5 AsiaTown Staples Cleveland Loves So Mochi
Essential restaurants to feed your every craving in The Land
Just a few blocks east of Downtown, Cleveland's AsiaTown neighborhood shines like a beacon to foodies all over for dim sum and then some. Whether you’re craving savory dumplings, spicy Szechuan or sweet, chewy Hong Kong waffles, you’re going to want to hit up these beloved CLE spots.
Superior Phở
What’s in a name? Award-winning Superior Phở has an appetizing answer to this question, serving up delightful Vietnamese noodle soups and dishes to become Cleveland’s most popular pho spot. Little wonder this restaurant took home a “Cleveland Magazine” Silver Spoon Award in 2019.
Miega Korean Restaurant
Miega Korean Restaurant packs a balanced punch so you can spice up your life and sweeten it all at once. Opt for colorful, classic dishes such as bibimbap; try kimbap (Korean sushi); or dive into a seafood hot pot (for up to four people…or just one).
LJ Shanghai
A trip to AsiaTown guarantees authentic Asian cuisine, and LJ Shanghai is no exception. Bold foodies can order pig ears or beef tripe to excite the palate, while those a tad less adventurous may enjoy the pan-fried noodles or deep-fried shrimp. (And everyone will love the soup dumplings.)
Li Wah
Launched in 1991 by Donna Hom, Li Wah is a Cleveland mainstay open 365 days a year. The enduring Chinese eatery offers an assortment of traditional dim sum, as well as a generous menu of authentic Hong Kong-style cuisine and fresh seafood. (They’ve got the fish tank to prove it.)
Ball Ball Waffle
You say “egg waffle,” I say “bubble waffle,” but we can all agree that Ball Ball Waffle is Cleveland’s top spot to enjoy this well-loved Hong Kong street food. The tantalizing treat can be made sweet or savory — featuring an array of fixings from cheese to chocolate to matcha-and-mochi.
