The Best Asian Restaurants in Helsinki

Mei Lin Sichuan & Vegetarian Restaurant in Helsinki serves a range of authentic Sichuan specialties alongside vegetarian options. The staff’s warm approach and genuine interest in helping you choose what to eat make the experience relaxed and welcoming. It’s a good spot if you’re looking for flavorful, comforting food in the city.

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Rankku Mathur

Foodie

Great authentic taste. True value for money. Ask for recommendations. Small clean setup for approximately 20 customers.

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Hills Dumplings is a casual Asian eatery in Helsinki focused on dumplings and craft cocktails. Its bright, lively atmosphere makes it an inviting spot to meet friends or unwind after work. With a laid-back vibe, it offers a relaxed place to enjoy a straightforward dining experience.

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Mika Ihamuotila

Foodie

Good dumplings, bao baos and more. Baked or fried, from vegetarian to beef and chicken. A very nice and vibrant amtosphere.

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No5 coffee is a family-run restaurant in Helsinki that offers Vietnamese food prepared with fresh ingredients and classic cooking methods. Herbs and spices play a central role, bringing out both sweet and spicy flavors in every meal. It’s a relaxed spot where you can enjoy a satisfying bite without any fuss.

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Kenneth Nars

Creative Director

No5 Coffee serves The Best Pho soup in town, hands down. The classic beef pho is spot on: thinly shaved beef, fresh cut onion, a clean and soothing broth. Aromatic, but not overpowered by star anise and cinnamon and served with a plate of simple condiments: lime wedge, fresh chili, coriander and bean sprouts. Both refreshing and comforting, this soup will lift your spirits.

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Boon Nam is a Thai restaurant in Helsinki founded by chef Tomi Björck, who also created other Asian fusion spots in the city. It offers a more creative take on familiar Thai flavors, though it’s not known for an extensive wine list. Prices are a bit higher than many Thai eateries, but it’s often seen as a worthwhile choice for those who appreciate Asian cuisine.

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Mika Ihamuotila

Foodie

The best Thai cuisine in Helsinki. Created by the productive chef Tomi Björck who has been behind many Asian fusion restaurants in Helsinki and Stockholm, such as Farang and Gaijin. Pretty innovative Thai dishes with a little twist towards European taste. Not haute cuisine nor a place for wine enthusiasts but recommended for Thai and Asia fans. Expensive compared to most comparable Thai institutions.

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面师傅 Noodle Master offers freshly made, hand-pulled noodles and authentic Chinese street food in a welcoming, laid-back setting. With locations in Helsinki, Espoo, and Tampere, they cater to various diets, including vegan, lactose-free, and kid-friendly options. It’s a simple spot to enjoy genuine flavors that bring a taste of China to your table.

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Sara Berg

Food journalist

Hand-pulled noodles made by awarded Chinese chefHand-pulled wheat noodles made fresh every day and served in a small, crowded space. The dan dan noodles are - rightfully - most popular. Hot and spicy, with loads of chili oil and Sichuan pepper, but still very balanced. Shanghai noodles with shrimps and spring onion oil are also great. And don’t miss out on the sweet, marinated radish.

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Karppi Fusion Izakaya offers a relaxed take on traditional izakaya culture by blending Western and Asian influences in a cozy setting. Located in Punavuori, Helsinki, it focuses on friendly service and a lively atmosphere where people can gather and unwind. The team brings thoughtful preparation to each dish for a memorable experience without feeling too formal.

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Mika Ihamuotila

Foodie

Seoul meets Hanoi. A very nice Aaian fusion (Japanese-Korean-Vietnamese) restaurant in the vibrant Punavuori district. We felt as if we really were in a smaller city in Korea or Japan. This is how they are. Innovative combinations of these cuisines. We ate everything on the menu and will rerurn.

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Sake Bar & Izakaya is a small, relaxed bar in Helsinki’s Kruununhaka neighborhood, known for its artisanal sake and casual Japanese-style plates. With just a handful of seats and a lively bar area, it offers a friendly atmosphere for sipping sake and sharing small dishes. The space can get crowded at times, but that adds to its welcoming, down-to-earth vibe.

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Tom Hansen

Head chef / Co-owner

Beautiful little spot that has a proper izakaya feel and the food is delicious -Japanese flavours using a lot of local ingredients and nice twists (udon noodle carbonara). They serve it as a tasting menu but you can also drop in to have a few bar snacks and great sake. Ben and Minori are super talented and have created a really cozy place, exactly what an izakaya should be like.

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Onigiri Musubi is a small, welcoming spot in Helsinki that specializes in freshly made Japanese rice snacks. Everything is prepared by an experienced chef, and the menu often changes with the seasons, giving a sense of variety each visit. It’s a relaxed place that can work for a quick lunch or a convenient takeaway.

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Ina Niiniketo

Chef

Best, that this place is located on the same street as Canvas Canteen - love it! We often stop by to grab a quick lunch or a snack to work. 1 onigiri = a perfect snack, 2 = a perfect lunch. So delicious! My favorite is jalapeno & tuna or umeboshi and shiso !

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Ravintola Kamome is a casual Japanese izakaya in Helsinki’s Punavuori district that attracts both local and Japanese guests. Opened in 2006 as the set for a Japanese film, it merges Finnish and Japanese elements in its simple Nordic decor. The relaxed atmosphere and focus on traditional cooking methods make it a comfortable place to enjoy genuine flavors.

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Kenneth Nars

WoM co-founder & creative director

Kamome is an authentic and casual Japanese izakaya with a steady flow of local and Japanese customers. The menu includes everything from grilled eel and salmon don rice bowls to tonkatsu cutlets, ramen soups, grilled salmon collar and nigiri sushis. The lunch menu is smaller the evening menu.

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The Boom Room in Helsinki is run by a welcoming owner who enjoys chatting with guests and sharing stories. The menu draws on travels around the world and uses high-quality ingredients, so it’s a good spot if you want solid value. There’s also a relaxed terrace that adds to the lively, urban feel.

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Toni Kostian

Chef

One of the best surprise places for lunch. Boom, the owner, is an incredible guy who loves to chat with everyone and share interesting stories. If there's someone who knows all the locals in Punavuori, it's Boom. The food is influenced by his travels in Asia and around the world and the ingredients are of top-notch quality. They serve a variety of delicious bowls (pork, vegetarian etc.) and other rice-based dishes. They also have excellent coffee and a great terrace for those who enjoy an urban atmosphere. The value for money is very good.

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Restaurant Latitude 25 in Helsinki offers a carefully prepared dining experience in a minimalistic space with subtle Japanese influences. A skilled chef leads the kitchen, making it a calm and inviting spot for anyone looking for a distinctive meal.

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Mika Ihamuotila

Foodie

Excellent Omakase by a very talented chef in a minimalistic "Japanese cellar space".

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