Best Asian Restaurants in Newcastle: Thai, Vietnamese and Japanese

Newcastle has a solid Asian dining scene across the CBD and inner suburbs, with the Hunter Street area and Beaumont Street in Hamilton being the main concentrations. Vietnamese cuisine is particularly well represented, with several pho and banh mi shops in the CBD and inner suburbs that have been popular with the local community for many years. Thai restaurants are found across the city, with several well-regarded spots on Hunter Street and the surrounding streets. Japanese sushi trains and ramen have grown in popularity in the Newcastle market, with several establishments in the CBD and Charlestown Square. Chinese dining has a long heritage in the Hunter, with the community history of the region reflected in several long-standing Cantonese restaurants. Korean BBQ has arrived in the city. Charlestown and Lake Macquarie have Asian dining options catering to the larger southern Lake Macquarie residential catchment. Hours vary; checking before visiting is worthwhile.