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15 Best Asian Food Spots in Stockholm

Asian food in Stockholm covers quick central lunches, generous Japanese comfort food, distinctive Thai specialities, and relaxed meals for sharing. The right choice depends on whether you are eating alone, feeding a group, or taking food away.

Compare cuisine, pace, and dietary fit before setting out. Vegetarian and vegan diners should check the available dishes, while anyone planning a popular dinner may want to reserve with time to spare.

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Options are ordered around cuisine, meal occasion, speed, group suitability, takeaway usefulness, and dietary needs. Particular attention goes to places with a clear fit for solo diners, shared meals, or planned dinner bookings. Some eligible businesses may purchase enhanced visibility, which can influence their placement.

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Viet Kitchen #1

Viet Kitchen

4.7734 reviews
Götgatan 78, 118 30 Stockholm, Sweden

Viet Kitchen brings Vietnamese comfort food to Götgatan in Stockholm, with pho and banh mi at the heart of its appeal. The pho broth is richly flavoured, while the banh mi is crisp and satisfying, giving the menu a straightforward, authentic character suited to both a quick meal and a relaxed repeat visit.

The menu also includes playful touches such as coconut-and-passion-fruit ice-cream banh mi. It is a practical choice for anyone craving familiar Vietnamese staples with enough variety to make the visit more than a one-dish stop.

Aiyara Restaurang #2
What stands out
  • Northern Thai herb beef salad and som tam

Aiyara Restaurang

4.7728 reviews
Rindögatan 17, 115 36 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Diners seeking distinctive Thai specialitiesSolo lunches

Aiyara Restaurang offers Thai cooking in Stockholm with a strong emphasis on genuine flavours and dishes that go beyond the usual familiar choices. Northern Thai herb beef salad and som tam are standout examples, while the menu accommodates meat, seafood and vegetarian preferences across many preparations.

Outdoor seating, takeaway and dine-in service make it flexible for a quick lunch, an easy solo meal or a more relaxed dinner. The warm, personal atmosphere adds to its appeal when you want Thai food that feels distinctive rather than generic.

Thongwiset #3
What stands out
  • Traditional Thai herbs and ingredients

  • cashew chicken curry

Thongwiset

4.6587 reviews
Hornsgatan 85, 117 26 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Thai dinner with friends or family

Family-owned Thongwiset brings Thai cooking to Hornsgatan with a clear emphasis on balance. Traditional Thai herbs and ingredients shape aromatic, well-spiced dishes, with the cashew chicken curry standing out as a particularly compelling choice. The menu works for both a quick lunch and a fuller dinner, complemented by cocktails, beer and spirits.

It is well suited to meals with friends or family while remaining practical for solo dining. Takeaway and delivery offer flexible alternatives to eating in, but advance planning is worthwhile for a table, especially when arranging a group dinner.

MamaWolf #4

MamaWolf

4.51534 reviews
Krukmakargatan 1, 118 51 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Japanese comfort-food lunchesSolo diners

MamaWolf brings a Japanese focus to Stockholm with a menu that rewards diners who enjoy substantial, carefully assembled bowls and small plates. The curry soup with udon stands out for its satisfying texture, while spicy chicken, onigiri and teri kara don offer a varied route through the menu.

Generous portions and outdoor seating make it suitable for an unhurried lunch or dinner, whether dining alone or with company. Takeaway is also available, and the drinks selection supports a relaxed evening rather than a purely functional meal.

Mae Thai Hötorget #5

Mae Thai Hötorget

4.51208 reviews
Hötorget 12, 111 57 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Quick central lunchesSpicy Thai-food fans

Mae Thai Hötorget channels the energy of Thai street food into a convenient Stockholm setting. Pad Thai, papaya salad and yellow curry are dependable choices, with fresh, characterful seasoning and the option to turn up the heat with Thai chillies. The cooking is direct, warm and satisfying rather than overly complicated.

It works equally well for a fast lunch, a casual dinner or takeaway, with delivery and outdoor seating adding flexibility. For diners seeking a lighter option, the menu also includes healthy choices without losing its distinctly Thai identity. The location makes Mae Thai Hötorget particularly useful when you want a quick central meal that still feels freshly prepared.

Elephant Thai #6
What stands out
  • Vegan and vegetarian choices

Elephant Thai

4.6465 reviews
Gamla Brogatan 11, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Authentic Thai mealsSolo diners

Elephant Thai offers authentic Thai cooking in central Stockholm, with richly flavoured curries and pan-fried noodles at the centre of its menu. Dishes such as chicken panang can be enjoyed alongside vegan and vegetarian choices, while the small, welcoming team is happy to accommodate dietary preferences.

The restaurant suits lunch, dinner or a relaxed solo meal, with outdoor seating and takeaway available. Desserts and coffee provide an easy finish when you want to linger beyond the main course.

Fullmoon Wok | Thai Odenplan #7

Fullmoon Wok | Thai Odenplan

4.5856 reviews
Upplandsgatan 50, 113 28 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Quick lunchesTakeaway near Odenplan

Fullmoon Wok Thai Odenplan is a practical choice for familiar Thai dishes prepared quickly, with Pad Thai, green curry, yellow curry, basil wok and cashew wok among the menu’s dependable directions. The format suits a fast weekday meal, but the food is also easy to enjoy as takeaway.

The indoor seating area is small, giving the restaurant a lively, no-fuss feel. Vegetarian options, small plates and catering make it useful for different occasions, while dishes such as vegetable spring rolls broaden the menu beyond the main wok classics.

Chingu BBQ & Sojubar - Korean restaurant #8

Chingu BBQ & Sojubar - Korean restaurant

4.6413 reviews
Mäster Samuelsgatan 42, 111 57 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Social Korean dinners and shared plates

Chingu BBQ & Sojubar combines Korean barbecue with a lively small-plates format in central Stockholm. The menu brings together interactive barbecue dining, dumplings, rice cakes and Korean fried chicken, with vegan choices for a broader group table. Cocktails, beer and soju-style drinks help shape the restaurant’s social evening atmosphere.

It also works for a solo lunch or a relaxed dinner, although the barbecue setup is best suited to diners planning to share and settle in. The presentation is colourful and engaging, making Chingu a natural choice for a casual night out rather than a quiet meal.

Sibiriens Sinokök 胡同小馆 #9
What stands out
  • xiaolongbao—steamed dumplings—providing the clearest focal point

  • Vegan and vegetarian options

Sibiriens Sinokök 胡同小馆

4.5543 reviews
Roslagsgatan 25, 113 55 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Shared small-plate mealsVegan and vegetarian diners

Sibiriens Sinokök 胡同小馆 offers a Chinese sit-down menu in Stockholm for both lunch and dinner. Small plates suit a shared meal, with xiaolongbao—steamed dumplings—providing the clearest focal point. The dan dan and Shanxi-style spicy-sour noodles are more divisive choices, particularly in their texture and flavor balance.

Vegan and vegetarian options make the restaurant workable for mixed dietary preferences. Outdoor seating adds flexibility in suitable weather, while advance reservations are available for diners planning a specific date.

Asian post office #10

Asian post office

4.41741 reviews
Regeringsgatan 66, 111 39 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Celebratory dinnersCocktail-led evenings

Asian Post Office offers an energetic central Stockholm setting for Asian-inspired dining, with a menu designed to move comfortably from lunch into dinner and late-evening meals. The cooking ranges from sashimi and seafood-led plates to substantial mains, with lobster noodles standing out as a particularly memorable choice.

The atmosphere is a major part of the appeal: cocktails, attentive service and a lively dining room make it well suited to celebrations, date nights and relaxed evenings with friends. Outdoor seating adds another option, while a private dining room supports more planned occasions. Its central location and broad drinks programme make Asian Post Office a flexible choice when the meal needs to feel like an event rather than a quick stop.

Tjabba Thai #11

Tjabba Thai

4.41435 reviews
Wallingatan 7, 111 60 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Thai curry and tom yum fansCasual dinners with drinks

Tjabba Thai has been serving Thai food in Stockholm since 2003, with fresh ingredients, traditional flavours and a menu built for both casual lunches and more leisurely dinners. Tom yum, green and red curry, and crispy fried tilapia are particularly appealing choices when you want aromatic cooking with a clear Thai identity.

The restaurant offers dine-in, outdoor seating, takeaway and delivery, making it flexible for different occasions. Lunch can suit an unplanned stop, while dinner is better approached as a planned table-service meal. Beer, cocktails and coffee round out the experience beyond the food.

Surfers Stockholm #12
What stands out
  • bold, surprising flavors

  • Small plates encourage sharing

Surfers Stockholm

4.41386 reviews
Norrlandsgatan 24, 111 43 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Group dinners centered on Sichuan small plates

Surfers Stockholm brings expressive Sichuan cooking to central Stockholm, pairing the warmth of family-gathering dishes with a lively, carefully composed setting. Its kitchen embraces the cuisine’s bold, surprising flavors rather than smoothing away its distinctive character.

Small plates encourage sharing and exploring several combinations. Standouts include Vinterns larou, a marinated pork belly dish, and ginger tofu, while the drinks selection extends to beer and cocktails. Lunch, dinner and late-night food make it versatile across different occasions, and a private dining room adds an option for group gatherings. This is a particularly appealing choice for diners who want characterful Chinese food in an energetic environment. Tables are in demand, so booking well ahead is important.

Miss Voon - Stockholm #13

Miss Voon - Stockholm

4.41262 reviews
Sturegatan 22, 114 36 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Special-occasion dinnersShared tasting menus

Miss Voon presents a polished fusion of Asian flavours and Scandinavian ingredients in Stockholm. The menu is particularly well suited to sharing, with creative combinations such as salmon tartare, inventive mains and desserts that add a playful finish, including mango matcha tiramisu. Omakase-style tasting gives the experience an especially curated feel.

The restaurant’s bar programme, cocktails and happy-hour drinks make it equally suitable for a special dinner, a celebratory evening or a stylish after-work gathering. Outdoor seating and delivery broaden the options, although the strongest expression of the concept comes from settling in for several courses and exploring the menu together.

SIN Ramen Mood #14

SIN Ramen Mood

4.41098 reviews
Jakobsbergsgatan 23, 111 44 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Ramen-focused mealsSolo diners

SIN Ramen Mood is a relaxed Stockholm ramen restaurant with a deliberately simple menu and a laid-back lounge atmosphere. Osaka black ramen and Sloth ramen offer contrasting routes through the selection, from deep savoury flavour to richer, filling bowls that make the restaurant a satisfying stop after a busy day.

The setting suits solo diners as well as casual dinners, with beer, cocktails and late-night food adding to its evening appeal. Takeaway is also available, making the restaurant useful when you want the same comforting bowl at home rather than at the table. Its straightforward approach keeps the focus on ramen, atmosphere and an easygoing meal.

Panda #15

Panda

4.41050 reviews
Vasagatan 12, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden
Best for
Chinese regional specialitiesQuick lunches

Panda serves Chinese food in central Stockholm with a menu that ranges from pan-fried dumplings and noodles to more substantial regional-style dishes. Squirrel fish, Sichuan chilli chicken, braised sea bass, yuxiang aubergine and mapo tofu offer plenty of character for diners who want to explore beyond standard takeaway favourites.

The restaurant works for a quick lunch, casual dinner or takeaway, with outdoor seating and delivery adding flexibility. It is a particularly useful option for groups with varied appetites, since the menu supports both individual bowls and shareable dishes.

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Central Stockholm is useful for quick lunches and convenient stops, with Mae Thai Hötorget standing out for fast Thai food and takeaway needs. Other choices suit a more deliberate dinner, a solo meal, or an order shared with friends.

Choose based on how far you want to travel and how long you have. A central lunch spot supports a tight schedule, while a dinner restaurant may be worth the extra journey if the cuisine or group setting is the priority.

Asian food options

  • Thai specialitiesFind distinctive Thai dishes at Aiyara Restaurang, with choices suited to solo lunches and vegetarian-friendly group meals.
  • Japanese comfort foodMamaWolf works for Japanese comfort-food lunches, solo diners, and people looking for generous portions.
  • Quick Thai lunchesMae Thai Hötorget suits fast central lunches, spicy Thai-food fans, and takeaway meals.
  • Vegetarian and vegan mealsElephant Thai is a useful option for authentic Thai meals with vegetarian and vegan diners in mind.
  • Takeaway near OdenplanFullmoon Wok offers quick lunches, takeaway near Odenplan, and casual group orders.
  • Korean shared platesChingu BBQ & Sojubar fits social Korean dinners built around sharing plates.

How to choose Asian food

  1. Pick the cuisine first: Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, or Korean.
  2. For a short lunch break, prioritise central locations and quick-service options.
  3. Ask about vegetarian or vegan dishes before ordering for a mixed group.
  4. Choose restaurants with generous portions or shared plates when several people are eating together.
  5. Use takeaway-focused options when you need food near Odenplan or want to eat elsewhere.
  6. Reserve ahead for a planned dinner if the venue is likely to be busy.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find quick Asian food in central Stockholm?

Mae Thai Hötorget is suited to quick central lunches, especially for diners who enjoy spicy Thai food or need takeaway. Central options are generally the easiest fit when your schedule leaves little time for a longer sit-down meal.

Which Asian food options work for vegetarians or vegans?

Aiyara Restaurang is associated with vegetarian-friendly group meals, while Elephant Thai is a practical choice for vegetarian and vegan diners. Confirm the current menu and preparation details if you have a strict dietary requirement.

What is a good option for solo dining?

MamaWolf and Elephant Thai both suit solo diners, with different approaches: Japanese comfort food and generous portions at one, authentic Thai meals with vegetarian and vegan appeal at the other.

Can I find Asian food for takeaway?

Yes. Mae Thai Hötorget is suited to takeaway meals, and Fullmoon Wok is useful for takeaway near Odenplan.

Check the current service and collection details before travelling, particularly outside the usual lunch period.

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