Marseille, a city of many influences, is full of Asian restaurants offering a wide variety of Asian flavours. Whether you’re a fan of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese or Thai cuisine, there’s something for everyone. Each establishment offers its own specialities, with homemade dishes prepared with fresh ingredients, for a full immersion in Asian culinary traditions – it’s a chance to discover local nuggets that will awaken all your senses!
Le Café Thai
Fancy a single ticket to Bangkok without leaving Marseille? Le Café Thai is the place for you! In this Asian restaurant specialising in Thai cuisine, you can eat under the trees on a veranda bathed in light or in a garden that smells of escape. On the plate, it’s a festival of flavours: fragrant Thai curries, wok-fried noodles, mouth-watering bobun? and a good selection of vegetarian dishes to vary the pleasures. The little extra? Each dish can be adapted to suit your palate: mild or full-bodied, you choose the seasoning. So, will you dare to spice up your curry?
- Address: 136 rue du Rouet, 13 008 Marseille
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lecafethai/
Le Gros Bao
Le Gros Bao has landed in Marseille and transports you straight to a bustling alleyway in Shanghai. It’s a large Chinese canteen where the kitchen bustles with activity: the wok fire crackles, the steam from the bao escapes and the grilled dishes brown quietly. On the menu, the stars are baozi, ultra-soft dumplings stuffed with meat or vegetables, and crispy-skinned glazed chicken. Add to that wok-fried dishes and an enveloping ambience, and you have a must-visit for lovers of authentic Chinese food!
- Address: 3 cours Saint-Louis, 13 001 Marseille
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bao.family/
Le Yen
Le Yen is the ideal place for a tasty trip to Japan! Large tables for a meal with friends, cosy banquettes for a more intimate moment and, above all, a menu that will make your mouth water. Let’s start with a Japanese-style aperitif. Beers, rums, whiskies and even a cocktail bar for a food and sake pairing that you won’t find anywhere else. To accompany the sake, this Asian restaurant in Marseille offers yakitori, gyozas, ramen, not forgetting the unmissable sushi, prepared before your very eyes by Chef Irfan. A Japanese restaurant unanimously acclaimed by fans of Asian cuisine.
- Address: 60 avenue du Prado, 13 006 Marseille
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leyen_marseille/
Ramen Go
Ramen Go is the place to go for noodle lovers. Here, everything is made in-house before your eyes: the cook cuts, shapes and stretches the dough with millimetre precision before dipping the noodles into a steaming broth. The result? An ultra-fresh, hearty and tasty ramen at prices that don’t sting. The atmosphere is pleasant, the regulars return time and time again, and each bowl is a promise of comfort. An Asian restaurant in Marseille that is all authenticity and generosity, and will quickly become your favourite eatery.
- Address: 171 rue de Rome, 13006 Marseille / 24 rue saint Sëans, 13001 Marseille
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramengo_marseille_france__/
Le Toigou
At Le Toigou, there’s no messing around with flavours! This Asian restaurant in Marseille masters the subtle balance between sour, sweet, salty and Thai spices. You’ll find melt-in-the-mouth Pad Thaï, coconut milk curries, Thai soups and crispy egg rolls. Fish, seafood, meat or vegetables, there’s something for everyone, with steamed jasmine rice or a glutinous version, just like in Thailand. Everything is fresh, cooked to the minute and sometimes very spicy? So get ready for an explosion of flavours!
- Address: 162 avenue de Mazargues, 13 008 Marseille
Le Petit Pondichéry
Le Petit Pondichéry takes you on a journey to India, in a warm and colourful atmosphere. This Asian restaurant in Marseille offers homemade Indian cuisine, with lamb, chicken, seafood and even vegetarian options. Our favourite? The ultra-creamy, gourmet, melt-in-your-mouth butter chicken. It’s impossible not to pair it with cheese naan and a mango lassi. The menu also includes halal specialities. On a busy street, you can choose to enjoy your meal inside or on the terrace – a great way to immerse yourself in the flavours of the Longchamp district!
- Address: 44 boulevard Philippon, 13 004 Marseille
Iwao
When you walk through the doors of Iwao, you enter an authentic Tokyo alley, recreated to immerse you in the hustle and bustle of Japan. The atmosphere is worthy of the Japanese capital, with lanterns, wires and temple windows. Specialising in ramen, each bowl is an explosion of flavours: steaming noodles in a broth garnished with seaweed, herbs and other accompaniments such as soft-boiled egg, chicken, braised pork and clams. For vegetarians, tasty tofu replaces meat – a culinary experience not to be missed!
- Address: 27 rue Sainte, 13 001 Marseille
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwao_marseille/
Ko-ishi
Ko-ishi is the second address of the talented founder of Iwao, and if you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine, you’ll love this place! Specialising in takoyaki (those delicious savoury Japanese pancake balls) and okonomiyaki (stuffed Japanese pancakes), the restaurant will delight you with every bite. And the best part? The menu changes with the seasons and new items, sometimes including onigiri and ramen. The ambience is a subtle blend of traditional Japanese décor and pop culture, with manga characters adding a touch of fun. It’s a place where you feel good, where you enjoy yourself, and where you always come back for more.
- Address: 25 Rue Sainte, 13001 Marseille
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koishi_marseille/?hl=fr
Ca Phe S
It is impossible to talk about Asian cuisine without mentioning Ca Phe S, an authentic little corner of Vietnam in the heart of Marseille. The décor, inspired by Vietnam in the 1960s and 1970s, immerses you in the atmosphere of Hanoi at the time. The restaurant is run by Hoang Long, who arrived in Marseille at the age of 16 and wanted to pay homage to Vietnamese street food. Here you can enjoy a fresh and tasty bo bun or a crispy banhmi, perfect for eating on the go. Ca Phe S is also renowned for offering one of the best brunches in Marseille. A true journey of flavours in a unique setting.
- Address: 35 rue Sainte, 13001 Marseille
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caphes.coffee/?hl=fr
Nihao
Nihao, located a stone’s throw from the Saint Charles train station, is an Asian restaurant in Marseille that doesn’t try to impress with its décor, but instead focuses on authentic flavours. And it’s a success. The food is delicious and the prices are more than affordable. The culinary offerings are rich and varied, with a menu that includes fresh, tasty dishes and quality ingredients. Whether you’re a fan of Chinese, Thai or Vietnamese cuisine, every bite will transport you to the Asian country of your choice, without blowing your budget. A must-visit for food lovers looking for diversity and authenticity.
Address: 16 Rue de la Grande Armée, 13001 Marseille
Pssst: Marseille celebrates cuisine from around the world! So if you want to leave Asia for another continent, check out our selection of the best restaurants in Marseille, all categories included.
