Asian Restaurants in New Jersey – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Asian Restaurants in New Jersey

When Guy Fieri rolls into the Garden State, he knows the Jersey Shore is serving up more than just boardwalk fries and funnel cakes. From 2022 to 2024, the spikey-haired host discovered a vibrant Asian food scene along New Jersey’s coastline, featuring four standout restaurants that earned an impressive average rating of 4.6 stars.

These culinary gems stretch from Point Pleasant Beach down to Sea Bright, proving that authentic Asian flavors have found a home among the shore towns. At Moo Yai Thai in Sea Bright, diners are treated to bold Thai dishes that keep locals coming back for more. Meanwhile, Skratch Kitchen in Bradley Beach—the highest-rated spot at 4.7 stars—puts creative Asian-inspired twists on comfort food classics.

What makes these restaurants special isn’t just their proximity to the ocean—it’s their commitment to flavor, authenticity, and the kind of scratch-made cooking that sends Guy straight to Flavortown. Whether you’re craving aromatic curries or innovative fusion fare, these Jersey Shore destinations prove that some of the best Asian cuisine on the East Coast is just a short drive from the beach.

Skratch Kitchen

Skratch Kitchen

Still Open

Bradley Beach, New Jersey

★★★★☆ 4.7
Episode 540: All Over the Plate
Asian
Jersey Shore BBQ

Jersey Shore BBQ

Still Open

Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 546: From Vietnamese to Vegan
BBQAsianVegan/Vegetarian
Moo Yai Thai

Moo Yai Thai

Still Open

Sea Bright, New Jersey

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 486: Cruisin' Coast to Coast
Asian
Haldi Chowk Indian Bistro

Haldi Chowk Indian Bistro

Still Open

Middletown, New Jersey

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 483: Flavor Expedition
AsianMediterraneanVegan/Vegetarian