Best sushi, Thai, Indian and other Asian restaurants in Monmouth County, NJ

40 local picks across 18 towns, hand-picked by Monmouth Guide.

Sushi bars, Thai and Vietnamese kitchens and Indian restaurants around the county. Here are 40 sushi, Thai, Indian and other Asian restaurants across 18 Monmouth County towns, from Freehold Borough to Spring Lake.

Local favorites

Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro

Freehold Borough · Indian · #1 on NJ Monthly's Top 40 restaurants

Acclaimed modern Indian bistro with refined plating in the heart of downtown Freehold.
Bamboo Leaf Thai Eatery

Bradley Beach · Thai / Vietnamese · Infatuation Jersey Shore pick

BYOB Thai and Vietnamese spot for curries, noodles, summer rolls and satay.
Beach Tavern

Monmouth Beach · Contemporary American, sushi · Sunset views over the Shrewsbury River

Riverfront restaurant at the Channel Club Marina with Shrewsbury River sunset views, a full bar, 12 craft taps and a 100-bottle wine list.
Bombay River

Red Bank · Indian · One of Red Bank's highest-rated restaurants on review sites

Modern Indian kitchen on Broad Street with made-to-order spice levels, tandoori dishes and weekend brunch.
Drifthouse

Sea Bright · Seafood, sushi, steak · Named a 'Best New Restaurant' by NJ Monthly and The Star-Ledger; sunset ocean views

Year-round oceanfront restaurant at the Driftwood Cabana Club, serving sushi, a raw bar, dry-aged steaks and housemade pasta.
Fuku Japanese Sushi Burrito & Asian Kitchen

Hazlet · Japanese / Thai · Rated about 4.7 stars on Google

Sushi and Asian fusion spot known for fresh rolls, sushi burritos, poke bowls and Thai noodle dishes.
Hadaka

Asbury Park · Japanese omakase · Omakase counter

Intimate BYOB omakase counter serving 12- or 18-course sushi tastings, the first of its kind at the Shore.
Haldi Chowk

Middletown · Indian · Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Creative 'deconstructed' Indian cooking such as lamb tacos, duck confit and beef kebab, featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
MOGO Korean Fusion Tacos

Asbury Park · Korean fusion · Late-night favorite

Beloved Korean fusion taco shop (since 2012) known for bulgogi and spicy pork tacos and K.F.C. wings, open until 3am on weekends.
Moo Yai Thai

Sea Bright · Thai · Counter service or takeout only (no table service)

Small Thai kitchen on Ocean Avenue serving authentic dishes for counter service and takeout.
Peking Pavilion

Manalapan · Chinese · Zagat- and NYT-recognized

Upscale gourmet Chinese restaurant (est. 1975) noted by the New York Times and Zagat.
Siam Smiles

Matawan · Thai · Rated about 4.9 stars across hundreds of reviews

Authentic Thai restaurant with an exhibition kitchen, praised for pad Thai, drunken noodles, crispy duck and mango sticky rice.
Sultan Wok

Englishtown · Chinese, Japanese, Thai · 4.6 stars across 210+ reviews

Main Street takeout and eat-in spot for Chinese, Japanese, and Thai dishes, including sushi rolls and lunch specials.
Taka

Asbury Park · Japanese / Sushi · New Jersey Monthly best in Asbury Park

Chef Taka Shimizu's Japanese restaurant and lounge (since 2005) for sushi, seasonal small plates and one of the area's largest Japanese whisky and sake lists.
Tandoor E India

Ocean Township · Indian · Google 4.9 (300+ reviews)

Family-owned Punjabi North Indian restaurant (since 1991) with lunch and dinner buffets and standout tikka masala and garlic naan.
XINA

Bradley Beach · Asian fusion / Sushi · Google 4.7

Asian fusion restaurant serving sushi alongside Japanese and Korean-inspired dishes on Main Street.
Yumi

Sea Bright · Japanese, sushi, Asian · Over 1,200 reviews; closed Wednesdays

Popular sushi and pan-Asian restaurant in downtown Sea Bright, open for lunch and dinner.

More sushi, Thai, Indian and other Asian restaurants to try

Bangkok House Authentic Thai

Eatontown · Thai

Long-running Thai restaurant praised for papaya salad, green curry and pad Thai in a cozy modern room.
Bao Dumplings & Bao Tea

Hazlet · Chinese

Dumpling house making more than 10 varieties of dumplings, buns and wontons from scratch, plus bubble tea.
Burger Kraze

Middletown · Burgers / Korean

Casual burger joint pairing smash burgers with Korean-style corn dogs and milkshakes.
Fumiyama Sushi

Eatontown · Japanese / Sushi

Highly rated Japanese spot praised for fresh sushi and sashimi, special rolls and hibachi dishes.
Fusha Asian Fusion

Freehold Borough · Asian Fusion / Sushi

Popular downtown BYOB blending sushi and sashimi with Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes.
Ippin Ramen

Ocean Township · Japanese / Ramen

Ramen shop for spicy miso ramen with pork belly, pork buns and katsu curry.
Kunya Siam Thai

Atlantic Highlands · Thai

Cozy First Avenue Thai restaurant with garden seating, known for drunken noodles, curries and Siam duck.
Mauka Indian Cuisine

Eatontown · Indian

Family-owned Indian restaurant on Route 35 serving lunch and dinner daily, with tandoori specialties and catering.
Metropolitan Cafe

Freehold Borough · New American / Sushi

Downtown New American restaurant with Pacific Rim touches, sushi, a martini bar and a seasonal patio.
MOGO Korean Fusion Tacos (Pier Village)

Long Branch · Korean fusion

Pier Village outpost of the Korean fusion taco shop, serving bulgogi tacos, burritos and Korean fried chicken steps from the beach.
Nakayama Sushi

Hazlet · Japanese / Sushi

Friendly neighborhood sushi bar known for fresh fish, nicely presented specialty rolls and sashimi.
Nara Thai Cuisine

Freehold Township · Thai

Family-run Thai kitchen cooking curries, drunken noodles and pad Thai fresh from traditional recipes.
Nikko Sushi

Manalapan · Japanese / Sushi

Well-reviewed sushi house with creative specialty rolls like the Lobster Dragon.
Oyako Tso's

Freehold Borough · Japanese

Downtown sushi and hibachi spot with a long roll list and a Thai menu, BYOB.
Ramen Nagomi

Freehold Borough · Japanese Ramen

Scratch-made ramen with handmade noodles and slow-simmered broths; the burnt garlic tonkotsu is a favorite.
River Pointe Inn

Rumson · American chophouse

Oysters, martinis and contemporary chophouse classics in a retro-glam room, with a daily martini happy hour.
Shirin Cafe

Manalapan · Uzbek / Central Asian

Family-run Uzbek restaurant since 2007 serving plov, kebabs, dumplings and homemade baklava; BYOB.
Soho Ramen

Freehold Borough · Japanese Ramen

Cozy ramen shop with slow-simmered broths, dumplings and bubble tea.
Sono Sushi

Middletown · Japanese / sushi

Popular Route 35 sushi restaurant with an all-you-can-eat sushi option.
Spring Lake Seafood

Spring Lake · Seafood & Sushi

BYOB coastal seafood spot on Third Avenue with dry-aged local fish, handmade pasta, sushi and omakase nights.
Super Golden

Sea Bright · Chinese, Thai

Chinese and Thai takeout spot in downtown Sea Bright with online ordering.
Taj Indian Fusion

Hazlet · Indian

North Indian restaurant serving curries, tandoori, biryani and chili garlic naan, with vegetarian and halal options.
Tommy's Tavern + Tap

Sea Bright · American, sushi, bar & grill

Lively tavern in a restored historic building downtown, serving an American menu plus sushi, with weekly drink specials.

Asian Restaurants by town

Quick answers

What are the best sushi, Thai, Indian and other Asian restaurants in Monmouth County, NJ?

Local favorites include Aarzu Modern Indian Bistro in Freehold Borough, Bamboo Leaf Thai Eatery in Bradley Beach and Beach Tavern in Monmouth Beach. This guide lists 40 sushi, Thai, Indian and other Asian restaurants across 18 towns, each picked and described by Monmouth Guide.

Which Monmouth County towns have the most sushi, Thai, Indian and other Asian restaurants?

Freehold Borough (6), Sea Bright (5), Hazlet (4) and Asbury Park (3) have the most entries in this guide.

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