Best of Metromix Delaware: ASIAN
We've kept pretty close tabs on the Asian invasion of restaurants all over the state over the last few years, from your standard Chinese and Japanese to Vietnamese, Malaysian and Korean BBQ. The state's culinary landscape is better off with their presence, starting with these five favorites.
And the winner is…
The Dumpling House
1828 West 11th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805Chef Eileen Chao takes wonderful care of her guests at this Asian spot in Wilmington that's quickly becoming thee dumpling destination. Fresh, homemade ingredients make this spot an under-the-radar gem that's quickly rising up the culinary charts.
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Rasa Sayang Malaysian Cuisine
1601 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE Red, green, yellow, coconut and Thai, when it comes to curry, the cooks at Rasa Sayang are all-pro. This Independence Mall hotspot also does sushi, scads of tofu dishes and a killer cocktail list.
Suraghan Korean BBQ & Japanese Restaurant
1203 Kirkwood Highway
Elsmere, DE 19805If you've never experienced Korean BBQ, this little treasure, buried off the beaten path in Elsmere, is one heck of a place to start. Infrared grills in the center of each table allow patrons to cook their own chicken, veggies and meat (marinated 24 hours), in true Korean barbecue style, with all the trimmings.
Set back off the bustling extension of Kirkwood Highway that cuts right through Elsmere, Suraghan is one of those blink-and-miss-it spots. Inside, a small (six chairs) sushi bar sits to the left, while the dining room, with about 15 tables (some with Korean BBQ grill installed in the center), sits...
The Crownery
228 Lantana Drive
Hockessin, DE 19707The Crownery offers fast food style as well as gourmet style Chinese cuisine. The Dragon & Phoenix (jumbo shrimp and chicken) is better than any similar dishes around, and the Sea, Wind & Fire (shrimp, beef & chicken sauteed with spices) is something everyone should try.
Soybean Asian Grill
4702 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19808Located in the Pike Creek Shopping Center, Soybean does many things great. Their calamari is topped with crushed peanuts and served with an eye-popping sweet chili sauce that'll knock socks off. And the curry puffs, little pastry dough pockets stuffed with chicken, onion, potatoes and green curry are quite the treat.
What other people are saying...
BabAnn from Edgemoor - June 27, 2010 at 12:25 PM
Dumpling house seems to be closed. At least, the closed sign is always there whenever I drive past it.
Report This Commentmbc11 from wilmington - April 24, 2010 at 5:34 PM
Dumpling house is by far the best Asian dining in the state. It isn't as flashy as some of the other well known restaurants but the food is amazin...
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Report This Commentbeachbum84 from Greenwood - January 15, 2010 at 2:03 PM
Please tell me how Seaside Thai, Rehoboth Beach, former Best of Delaware winner did not make the list? Southern Delaware restaurants CONSISTENTLY a...
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Report This Commenthsingh53 from Pike Creek - January 15, 2010 at 12:23 PM
The Bonhouse is simply not in the league with the Dumpling house. There are many excellent restaurants on the east coast, but the Dumpling House co...
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Report This CommentItaliansAmericano from Hockessin - January 14, 2010 at 11:20 AM
What about the Bonhouse right off Kirkwood Highway and Route 7. They offer a variety of both Chinese, Japanese food. Friendly service, great price,...
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