Craving Asian Food? Try These 5 Southern Utah Favorites

Southern Utah has plenty of places to grab a burger after a day of hiking, but sometimes you want something with a little more spice and variety. From steaming bowls of ramen to sizzling Korean barbecue and flavorful Thai curries, the local Asian food scene has something for just about every craving.

Whether you're planning a dinner date, looking for a family-friendly restaurant, or willing to take a little detour for a great meal, these five Southern Utah spots are worth adding to your dining list.

If your dinner group can't agree on one type of Asian food, Benja's might be the answer. This downtown favorite combines Thai cuisine with a sushi bar, giving diners plenty of options.

Thai favorites include Pad Thai and drunken noodles, while sushi lovers can choose from creative rolls and traditional favorites. The downtown location near Ancestor Square also makes it an easy stop before or after exploring the area.

What to try: Pad Thai, drunken noodles, or a specialty sushi roll. It's a great place to order several dishes and share.

Dinner becomes part of the experience at Galbi Grill. The restaurant offers Korean barbecue and hot pot, giving diners the chance to cook meats and other ingredients right at the table.

Korean barbecue typically features marinated meats cooked on a tabletop grill, while hot pot lets diners cook ingredients in simmering broth. Add in vegetables, noodles, sauces, and Korean side dishes, and you've got a meal made for sharing.

It's a fun choice for families with older kids, adventurous eaters, or anyone who likes turning dinner into an experience.

What to try: Korean barbecue, hot pot, and an assortment of Korean side dishes.

Sometimes you don't need a huge menu. You just need a big, comforting bowl of noodles.

Genki Ramen focuses on Japanese ramen, with flavorful broths, noodles, and toppings that can be combined into a satisfying meal. The menu also includes appetizers such as gyoza and takoyaki.

It's a great choice for a casual lunch or dinner when you're craving something warm and filling.

What to try: Tonkotsu ramen if you enjoy a rich, savory broth, paired with gyoza for a classic combination.

For Korean comfort food in a casual setting, Korea Picnic is worth checking out. This family-run restaurant offers prepared Korean meals with home-style flavors rather than the cook-at-your-table experience.

The menu includes Korean lunch boxes, kimbap, stews, rice dishes, and tteokbokki. Kimbap, made with rice and fillings rolled in seaweed, is an especially good introduction to Korean food. Tteokbokki, made with chewy rice cakes in a flavorful sauce, is another classic worth trying.

What to try: Kimbap for an easy introduction to Korean cuisine, or tteokbokki if you want to try a popular Korean street-food favorite.

Sometimes the best dinner is a plate of noodles, a basket of dumplings, and no need to dress up for the occasion.

Noodles & Dumplings Co. offers Chinese comfort-food favorites in a casual setting. Dumplings are an obvious place to start, while noodle and rice dishes make it easy to find something filling for lunch or dinner.

It's also a good spot for sharing, so grab a few different dishes and sample your way through the menu.

What to try: Dumplings paired with a noodle dish. Sharing a few different items is the perfect way to explore the menu.

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Southern Utah has plenty of options when an Asian food craving hits. Benja's brings together Thai food and sushi, Galbi Grill offers an interactive Korean barbecue experience, Genki Ramen serves Japanese comfort food, Korea Picnic features home-style Korean favorites, and Noodles & Dumplings Co. delivers casual Chinese comfort food.

The best part? You don't have to wait for your next big-city getaway to try something new. Your next favorite bowl, roll, dumpling, or plate might be right here in Southern Utah.