Scottsdale’s culinary landscape is more dynamic than ever and Asian cuisine is part of that scene. Whether you’re looking to linger over artful bites or share family-style platters, here are some of the top Asian restaurants in Scottsdale to add to your rotation.
Uchi Scottsdale
Tyson Cole’s only Arizona outpost brings sophisticated Japanese fare to Old Town with the flair of his James-Beard-award–winning empire. First-timers will be guided by the knowledgeable staff to iconic plates like Hama Chili, his famous combination of yellowtail, orange segments and Thai chile, but don't overlook the Daily Specials for Scottsdale-only knockouts like Hama Kama (grilled yellowtail collar) served with nopales (cactus) and tomatillos or Masu Crudo (ocean trout) layered with red mole, plums and tangy tomato mostarda. For the full experience, surrender to the 10-course omakase to let the kitchen show off. Or for something more budget-friendly, a daily happy hour flies under the radar as one of the city’s best deals, while a weekend lunch menu offers a three-course prix-fixe meal for $25 complete with $5 lychee martinis.
Nobu Scottsdale
In the luxury wing of Scottsdale Fashion Square, Nobu Matsuhisa’s Scottsdale outpost lives up to more than three decades of accolades that began in Beverly Hills. Sushi, nigiri and rolls share the spotlight with near-mythic signatures like his melt-in-your-mouth miso-marinated black cod or yellowtail sashimi decorated with jalapeño slices in a zippy yuzu-ponzu sauce. If you’re going all out, the multi-course seasonally changing omakase might move from toro tuna topped with caviar to marbled Wagyu on a hot ceramic toban and end with matcha green tea ice cream and molten chocolate cake. For a lighter approach, Tanoshi Hour in the sleek bar and lounge offers a lineup of happy-hour bites and cocktails without sacrificing the Nobu experience.
Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar & Grill
Looking for a casual, crowd-pleasing experience where the locals gather? Ling & Louie’s is a pan-Asian spot blending Chinese, Thai and Japanese influences. With a menu spanning sushi, bao buns, stir-fries and more, feel free to mix and match. Loyal regulars have made dishes like Black Orchid Ahi with spicy soy mustard and Asian slaw, The Baller roll combining tempura shrimp, avocado and seared steak, and Spicy Jeweled Beef noodles with cubes of NY strip among the many best sellers. The lively atmosphere, inventive bar program and friendly service make weekend brunch on the patio just as fun as a night out with friends.
Kauboi at The REMI Scottsdale, Autograph Collection
At the newest steakhouse entry in Old Town Scottsdale, Japanese techniques are served with a side of Western swagger. Plan on lingering, as the space is equally striking indoors and out with a terrace complete with private dining cabanas, an outdoor bar, firepits and water features. Anchoring the live-fire focus is a custom-built dual grill with one side for yakitori and the other for Santa Maria–style steaks. Expect crowd-pleasers like Smoking Tuna cornets served dramatically in a donabe bowl, golden tempura spicy shrimp, fried rice crowned with slices of Wagyu steak seared on a hot stone, and a 40‑oz Mishima tomahawk ribeye carved tableside.
Tiki Taka at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
Leave it to celebrity chef Richard Blais to dream up a restaurant that fuses Japanese sushi and Spanish tapas. The name comes from the soccer term meaning "back and forth" and is a nod to the way the menu’s flavors bounce between two culinary traditions. Taking its colorful design cues from Barcelona's Las Ramblas boulevard and Tokyo's cozy izakayas (taverns), guests are welcomed with cups of sake before moving into a range of dishes from pintxos and yakitori with highlights like Spanish octopus with shishito peppers and Aleppo pepper vinaigrette, charcoal-grilled skewers of tare-glazed beef, chicken and seafood, and maki rolls like The Cardinal, layered with yellowtail, red crab, tuna, avocado and spicy mayo.
