When clients ask me what the Tulsa Metro has for great Asian food, the honest answer is: more than most people expect. From downtown sushi counters and Brookside ramen bars to family-run Thai kitchens and banh mi shops in the Greenwood District, Tulsa's Asian dining scene spans every corner of the metro. Over my years helping families settle here, I have learned that the local food scene is one of the best ways to feel at home, and this is one of the most exciting parts of it.
Below is my guide to the places I actually send friends, clients, and newcomers, organized by cuisine so you can plan your first week of meals like a resident. These are the spots locals go to, not just the loudest names, and they cover everything from an upscale sushi night to a quick banh mi at lunch.
Sushi
Tulsa's sushi scene runs from longtime downtown favorites to polished Brookside counters, and the quality holds up against much bigger cities. These are the spots I send people to for a proper sushi night.
Yokozuna
309 E 2nd St S, Tulsa (Blue Dome District)
Yokozuna has been a downtown anchor for sushi and ramen for years, sitting right in the Blue Dome District a short walk from Cain's Ballroom and the BOK Center. The room is warm and energetic, the sushi bar is the center of the action, and it is the kind of place that works for a casual weeknight dinner or a pre-show bite before a concert downtown.
Order the Fresh nigiri and specialty rolls, with ramen on the side.
When you want great sushi with a genuine downtown Tulsa scene around it, Yokozuna is the classic answer. It is one of the first places I point newcomers to when they ask where to eat in the Blue Dome.
Sushi Hana
3739 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa (Brookside)
Sushi Hana is a Brookside favorite with some of the highest ratings of any sushi spot in the metro. It is a neighborhood restaurant in the best sense: consistent, friendly, and full of regulars who live within a few minutes of Peoria. The menu is broad enough to satisfy both the roll people and the nigiri purists in your group.
Order the A mix of fresh nigiri and a house specialty roll.
Brookside is one of Tulsa's most walkable neighborhoods, and Sushi Hana is a big reason food lovers love living there. It is the perfect stop before or after a walk along the neighborhood's shops and parks.
Roka
1616 S Utica Ave, Tulsa (near Utica Square)
Roka brings a modern, polished take on Japanese dining to the Utica Square area. The space feels contemporary, the sushi is well-executed, and the menu reaches beyond rolls into composed Japanese plates that make it a good pick for a nicer dinner out. It is close to Utica Square's shopping and one of the more refined sushi rooms in the metro.
Order the Modern sushi and Japanese plates.
For a sushi dinner that feels like an occasion, Roka delivers. Its location near Utica Square makes it an easy pairing with an afternoon of shopping or a date-night itinerary on the south side.
in the raw Brookside
3321 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa (Brookside)
in the raw is an upscale sushi concept with a Brookside location that fits right into the neighborhood's dining row. The menu leans creative, with signature rolls and a sleek, modern room that draws a lively crowd. It is a step up in atmosphere while staying firmly in the walkable Brookside dining scene.
Order the Signature rolls and creative sushi.
If you want the energy of a polished sushi lounge without leaving the neighborhood, in the raw is the spot. It rounds out the Brookside sushi options nicely for anyone comparing where to live near the best dining.
Ramen
Ramen nights are a real thing in Tulsa now, and the metro has options from a national ramen bar downtown to a local counter near Mother Road Market.
JINYA Ramen Bar
416 E 2nd St S, Tulsa (Blue Dome District)
JINYA is a well-known ramen bar with a location right in the Blue Dome District, and it is where a lot of Tulsa ramen cravings get solved. The menu is built around slow-simmered broths, with the rich tonkotsu as the signature style. It is casual, fast, and satisfying, which makes it a dependable choice on a cool evening downtown.
Order the Tonkotsu ramen with a soft egg.
Downtown Tulsa is full of reasons to linger, and JINYA gives you a proper bowl of ramen steps from the district's bars and venues. It is an easy, reliable pick for a casual night out.
Akira Sushi & Ramen
1124 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa (near Mother Road Market)
Akira Sushi & Ramen sits on Lewis Avenue near the Mother Road Market corridor, offering both sushi and ramen under one roof. It is a straightforward, local spot that pairs well with an afternoon exploring the Pearl District and the food hall scene just up the street.
Order the Ramen and sushi in one stop.
Akira is a handy local option if you are already in the Lewis Avenue area for Mother Road Market or the Pearl District, and it shows how the metro's Asian dining keeps spreading beyond downtown.
Thai
Thai food is where the Tulsa Metro really shines, with family-run kitchens and neighborhood favorites scattered from Brookside to midtown.
Keo
3524 S Peoria Ave, Tulsa (Brookside)
Keo is a Brookside Thai restaurant that has built a loyal following for its curries, noodle dishes, and consistently warm service. It is the kind of neighborhood spot where the dining room fills with regulars, and it has become a go-to for Thai cravings on the south side of the metro.
Order the Thai curry and noodle classics.
Keo is a perfect example of the neighborhood dining that makes Brookside so livable. When I show buyers homes in the area, I tell them the food scene alone is worth the tour.
Sawasdee Thai Restaurant
6380 E 31st St, Tulsa
Sawasdee Thai has been serving classic Thai food on the east side of Tulsa for years, and it remains one of the most dependable kitchens in the metro. The menu covers the full range of Thai favorites, from curries to stir-fries, in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Order the Classic Thai curries and stir-fries.
Sawasdee is the kind of long-running local restaurant that tells you a city has depth. It is a great pick for families settling into east Tulsa neighborhoods who want a reliable weeknight favorite.
Kumu Thai Restaurant
3023 S Harvard Ave Ste C, Tulsa
Kumu Thai brings another strong Thai option to the Harvard Avenue corridor in midtown Tulsa. It is a casual, welcoming spot that locals rely on for takeout and dine-in alike, with a menu of Thai classics done right.
Order the Thai favorites in a casual midtown setting.
Midtown Tulsa has some of the best neighborhood dining in the metro, and Kumu is part of that fabric. It is a handy answer for anyone asking what is good to eat near the midtown neighborhoods I help buyers call home.
Vietnamese
From downtown pho to banh mi shops in the Greenwood District, Tulsa's Vietnamese food is a highlight of the metro's dining map.
Kai Vietnamese Cuisine
201 W 5th St Ste 110, Tulsa (Downtown)
Kai Vietnamese Cuisine is a downtown favorite for pho, banh mi, and Vietnamese classics, tucked into the heart of the city's office and Arts District scene. It is the kind of place that makes downtown Tulsa feel like a real food city, with a menu that rewards both first-timers and regulars.
Order the Pho and Vietnamese classics.
Downtown workers and residents have made Kai a staple, and it is a great example of how much dining variety lives inside the IDL. It is an easy lunch or dinner stop when you are exploring downtown Tulsa.
Lone Wolf Banh Mi
203 E Archer St, Tulsa (Greenwood District) & 3136 E 11th St, Tulsa
Lone Wolf Banh Mi is a Tulsa-born banh mi shop with locations in the Greenwood District and on 11th Street, and it has become one of the metro's most-loved quick lunch spots. The sandwiches are built on fresh, crusty bread with bright pickled vegetables, and the menu keeps things focused and excellent.
Order the Banh mi sandwiches.
Lone Wolf is a perfect example of a local business that grew with the city, and its Greenwood District location makes it a natural stop when you are exploring the neighborhood's history and new energy.
Korean & Hot Pot
Korean food and hot pot are the metro's quieter Asian dining strengths, and the spots below are where locals go.
Mr. Kim's
119 S Detroit Ave, Tulsa (Downtown)
Mr. Kim's is a downtown Tulsa Korean restaurant that has earned a devoted following for its Korean classics and generous portions. It sits in the Blue Dome-adjacent part of downtown and is known for a menu that covers everything from bibimbap to Korean barbecue favorites in a comfortable, casual room.
Order the Korean classics like bibimbap.
Downtown Tulsa keeps getting better for dining, and Mr. Kim's is proof. It is a great pick for anyone who wants something beyond the usual downtown options.
100°C Grill & Hot Pot
1931 S Yale Ave, Tulsa
100°C Grill & Hot Pot on Yale Avenue is where Tulsa goes for interactive hot pot and Korean-style grill dining. You choose your broths and ingredients and cook at the table, which makes it a fun, social meal for groups and families. It is one of the most unique dining experiences in the metro.
Order the Hot pot and Korean grill at your table.
Hot pot is a great group activity, and 100°C gives Tulsa families and friend groups something genuinely different. It is the kind of place that makes a neighborhood feel like it has everything.
What the Asian Dining Scene Says About the Tulsa Metro
I love pointing relocating clients toward a city's local favorites, because they tell you more than any statistics can. Tulsa's Asian dining scene is a perfect snapshot of what makes this metro special: long-running family kitchens like Sawasdee and Mr. Kim's standing right alongside newer favorites like Lone Wolf and 100°C Grill & Hot Pot. That balance of honoring tradition while embracing new energy is the same quality that defines so many of the neighborhoods I help buyers call home.
When I help families compare neighborhoods across Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, and Owasso, I am always listening for that same spirit. A community with strong schools, active parks, and beloved local restaurants tends to be a place where people stay, put down roots, and look out for their neighbors. The restaurants on this list are part of that fabric, and they are a great place to start feeling like a local.
If you are thinking about relocating to the Tulsa Metro, I would love to help you find not just the right house, but the right community. We can talk about what matters to you, and I will point you toward the neighborhoods, schools, and yes, the restaurants that fit. Finding your favorite sushi spot or ramen bowl is one of the small joys of settling in, and I would be honored to help you get here.
Written by Jessica Ford, Realtor | Chinowth and Cohen Realtors
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best sushi restaurants in Tulsa?
The standouts are Yokozuna in the Blue Dome District, Sushi Hana in Brookside, Roka near Utica Square, and in the raw Brookside. Yokozuna is the longtime downtown favorite, while Sushi Hana and in the raw anchor the Brookside dining scene with consistently excellent sushi.
Where can I find good ramen in Tulsa?
JINYA Ramen Bar in the Blue Dome District serves rich, slow-simmered bowls like its signature tonkotsu ramen, and Akira Sushi & Ramen on Lewis Avenue near Mother Road Market offers both ramen and sushi. Both are easy, casual choices for a ramen night.
Are there good Thai restaurants in the Tulsa Metro?
Yes. Keo in Brookside, Sawasdee Thai on East 31st Street, and Kumu Thai on Harvard Avenue in midtown are three of the most dependable Thai kitchens in the metro, covering everything from curries to noodle dishes in relaxed, neighborhood settings.
Where can I find Vietnamese food in Tulsa?
Kai Vietnamese Cuisine downtown is a favorite for pho and Vietnamese classics, and Lone Wolf Banh Mi, with locations in the Greenwood District and on 11th Street, serves some of the metro's best banh mi sandwiches.
Is there Korean food in Tulsa?
Yes. Mr. Kim's downtown serves Korean classics like bibimbap and Korean barbecue favorites, and 100°C Grill & Hot Pot on Yale Avenue offers interactive hot pot and Korean-style grill dining that is a fun, social experience for groups.
Why should new Tulsa residents explore the local Asian dining scene?
The Asian dining scene is a great window into what makes the Tulsa Metro special: family-run kitchens, neighborhood institutions, and creative newcomers all thriving side by side. The same balance of tradition and new energy shows up in the neighborhoods I help buyers choose, from Brookside to downtown to the suburbs.