Asia Cuisine
Mellow corner eatery serving a diverse range of Pan-Asian fare, from Korean BBQ to sushi, at reasonable prices.
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Asia Cuisine
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Mellow corner eatery serving a diverse range of Pan-Asian fare, from Korean BBQ to sushi, at reasonable prices.
"The food here will leave you addicted, the service is ALWAYS top notch."
Weekday Visits Recommended
Visit during weekdays to avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
Don't Judge a Book by its Cover
The exterior is small, but don't be deterred; the interior offers ample seating.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Pan-Asian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
(607) 256-8818
Address
126 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Authentic Asian Flavors
Experience a wide array of authentic Korean, Japanese, and Chinese dishes. Highlights include Jajangmyeon and flavorful bento boxes.
Fresh and Flavorful Sushi
Enjoy a diverse selection of sushi rolls, with options like the Golden Roll and Rockland roll often praised for their quality.
Cozy Ambiance and Value
A mellow corner eatery with cozy window seats offering good quality Asian cuisine at reasonable prices.
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Weekday Visits Recommended
Visit during weekdays to avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
Don't Judge a Book by its Cover
The exterior is small, but don't be deterred; the interior offers ample seating.
Popular Dishes
Try highly recommended items like Shumai dumplings, Beef Bulgogi bento box, and Golden Roll sushi.
Spice Level
If ordering spicy dishes, the 'medium' spice level might not be as hot as expected for some.
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Weekday Visits Recommended
Visit during weekdays to avoid crowds and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
Don't Judge a Book by its Cover
The exterior is small, but don't be deterred; the interior offers ample seating.
Popular Dishes
Try highly recommended items like Shumai dumplings, Beef Bulgogi bento box, and Golden Roll sushi.
Spice Level
If ordering spicy dishes, the 'medium' spice level might not be as hot as expected for some.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Asia Cuisine is lauded for its authentic and flavorful Pan-Asian dishes, with many reviewers highlighting the quality of sushi and unique Korean specialties like Jajangmyeon. The reasonable prices and friendly service add to the appeal. However, some guests have had less favorable experiences with specific dishes, like the teriyaki chicken, and the cozy, sometimes crowded atmosphere can feel intimate.
"Instantly became one of my favorite restaurants. Very very friendly people.
The menu is large, and might take you awhile to figure out what you want. I highly recommend the following- Shumai, Vegetable paejeon pancake, Beef Bulgogi bento box, and the Golden Roll sushi. The bento box was the best I’ve ever had, everything was delicious. The miso soup was so authentic.
Don’t let the name or the looks of the outside dissuade you. Inside is small but there’s plenty of places to sit. We went on a Saturday and had no wait for a table of 3. I cannot wait to be back!"
Holly Wilson
"Honestly, very disappointed. I got teriyaki chicken and got something that resembled teriyaki chicken soup. For someone who doesn't like soup and doesn't love saucy things, I was pretty turned off. The quality of the chicken was gyro like, and the rice was sticky but off-putting. The only reason I was able to stomach this was because I was extremely hungry. Should have gone with another place. With that said, they are pan-asian and this is the ONE dish I've tried.
I had to drain the sauce into the dish cover. Perhaps it'd be to others liking, curious as to what others have thought of this specific take on teriyaki chicken and rice.
Service was decent, guy was friendly, atmosphere looked small and nice when I picked up."
Mariam K
"I love their jajangmyeon! I have tried many places around Ithaca, Syracuse, and even NYC, but this place is the best so far."
Minh M Nguyen
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reviewers highly recommend the Jajangmyeon, Beef Bulgogi bento box, Shumai dumplings, and various sushi rolls like the Golden Roll and Rockland Roll.
Yes, it's a good choice for lunch, and visiting on weekdays can offer a less crowded experience.
It's described as a mellow, cozy corner eatery, with window seats. It can feel crowded during busy periods.
The restaurant does not have dedicated parking, but there are nearby parking garages available.
Asia Cuisine offers high-quality Asian cuisine at reasonable prices, with sushi rolls generally under $8.
The restaurant serves a diverse range of Pan-Asian dishes, and many reviewers praise the authenticity of items like Jajangmyeon.
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Here’s the bottom line at the top of this review: Asia Cuisine serves quality food, beautifully cooked, at low, reasonable prices, day after day. It’s a small place with a capacity for only about three-dozen diners that doesn’t take long to fill. The rather austere atmosphere with brick walls, home to a few photographs as well as some plastic and paper charts, can’t be the reason for its popularity because there’s virtually no privacy in the wide-open space and the close proximity of the tables.
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Hours: Monday through Friday 11:30 am-9:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm-9:00 pm. Asia Cuisine is the only fusion Asian restaurant. In other words, probably the least authentic Korean restaurant as they not only serve Korean food but also Chinese and Japanese food.
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I don’t remember so much from my younger years, but I remember when my grandparents came in and worked.” Jackie’s grandfather owned the Marilyn Hotel, which later became Leonardo’s, and the Alpine, on the corner where Asia Cuisine is now.
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Asia Cuisine is another great restaurant located in the Ithaca Commons and has a cozy environment that makes new students feel comfortable and welcome. One thing to note is that they close at 8 p.m. so make sure to get there before then.
where to eat in Ithaca, NY
Tamarind or Taste of Thai Express, both deliver delicious Thai cuisine (Tamarind’s panang curry and pineapple fried rice are my go-to comfort food.. mix them together = pure heaven!)
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