Looking for a change of scenery? What could be better than a good miso soup or a bowl of ramen nice and warm… mmm. If you, too, swear by sushi ramen, baos, and other Southeast Asian flavors. Marseille Secrète has put together an exclusive list of the best Asian restaurants in Marseille. Something to occupy your evenings and avoid the famous “What’s for dinner tonight?”
Nestled in the heart of the Rouet district, Café Thaï is the place to be for all lovers of Thai culture and cuisine. You’ll be carried away not only by the flavors, but also by the ambiance, decor and boundless friendliness of its owners. Immerse yourself in a peaceful indoor garden straight out of the forests of Thailand. On the culinary side, wok, curry and stir-fried rice are the order of the day, as are the famous Bobun, bowls of stir-fried noodles with typically Thai marinated beef. Soups, fritters and kebabs also feature on the evening menu. If you’re in the mood to travel on a budget, head to Café thaï!
📍 136, rue du rouet – Marseille 8e.
Another crêperie? But not just any kind! Marseille’s first Japanese crêperie! A rather original concept, it was born of owner Christophe Caïola’s passion for Japanese culture and his expertise in making crêpes bretonnes. So he set about preparing Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes), with the aim of introducing the people of Marseille to this Japanese specialty. This little restaurant straight out of the world of manga also serves ramen and Ikameshi (squid stuffed with rice). Lovers of retro video games, Japanese anime and manga culture: Ko Ishi is for you!
📍25, rue Sainte – Marseille 1e.
Want to travel around Asia in a single meal? China, Vietnam, Japan… all the specialties await you in this warm, retro New York-style bistro specializing in Asian cuisine. If you’ve had enough of all-you-can-eat buffets, the Bistro Asiatique offers the best of Asian cuisine in a traditional bistro setting. Located in the former bakery on Rue Breteuil with its famous classical façade, Le Bistro offers fresh, quality ingredients for elaborate, varied dishes, with a choice of Chinese or Vietnamese menus.
📍54, rue Breteuil – Marseille 6e
You want originality, here it is! Discover the fusion cuisine of the Aux Antipodes restaurant, a fusion of Brazilian, Thai and Japanese cuisines. A totally new concept in Marseille! On the menu: pad thai revisited, chicken curry massaman Coco, peanuts, melting potatoes, fresh soy, confit onions and shallots with tamarind! Or beef tataki marinated in ginger, lime and sesame oil, just snacked on, with fragrant white rice drizzled with cooking juices and Thai herbs! An explosion of flavors and colors just by looking at the menu!😍
📍26, rue sainte – Marseille 1st.
Mediterranean-flavored sushi, with fresh ingredients straight from the L’Estaque fish market. Maki, Nigiri and Sashimi & Chirashi, Miso and Yakitori soups. .. as well as a Bento of your choice, available every week to take away. Sumo’s sushi is made in the pure Japanese tradition with ingredients such as sea bream, sea bass, mackerel… and as many local and organic products as possible!
📍120, Rue Condorcet – Marseille 16th.