Delicious food at reasonably good prices with friendly service that doesn't always have the best English skills. The room was lively: there seemed to be a lot of space when we entered, but it completely filled up and folks were . . . boisterous. We need to get back! Edited: writing this yesterday got me off my butt to return. We had a lovely lunch with fantastic service. East Asian Kitchen has to move into the rotation! read more

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Stopped in for a late lunch on Sunday. Server was great - very friendly and informative. We requested out sushi inside-out (rice on the outside) and they were able to do it since it wasn't busy. The food came out quickly and it was all delicious! We especially liked the crispy rice. I think this might be the best Asian food in Albuquerque now that Thai Tip is closed! It's cute inside, nice enough for a date, but casual enough to not feel any pressure. We're so happy we found this place! read more

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GUYS-- if you ever listen to something I say let it be this: you NEED to try East Asian kitchen. This place is absolutely incredible. Think din tai fung in ABQ but better, more selections and diversity in representation from China, Korea, and Japan!!! Everything we ate was amazing. I seriously give this place a 10/10 and if you haven't been you better go now, like tonight for dinner seriously. Amazing service as well, all of the servers are so kind and helpful. When you are trying to locate the place look for "tea dumpling sushi" on the front of the restaurant and don't be put off by the place that used to be in their building. That restaurant was not great, this one is INCREDIBLE!!! What ive ordered: Beef bulgogi, cucumber salad, spicy tuna crispy rice, 5 different varieties of dumplings, dynamite shrimp, tonkatsu, pork fried rice. read more

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Food and service was smashing! The place was quiet and clean. My favorite was definitely the crispy rice appetizer and the beef bulgogi. Large portions- had to take most of it home. Definitely recommend! read more

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Good experience! Glad they changed up the menu and place up after sushi dumpling and tea. Everything there was delicious! Crispy rice with tuna or salmon was crunchy! And the unagi was flavorful. The pork belly was so saucy. Service was also very good the guy was super sweet and nice! Will he. Back again read more

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Out of this world! I have loved his place since it opened and being everyone I know here for great cooking! Today I tried the new items on the menu because I guess perfection wasn't good enough for chef May! I had the most DIVINE, savory Berf Curry! Tender pot roast marinated overnight and served in a huge bowl with perfect white rice and radishes and bits of sweet onion. THis curry was TO DIE FOR, as we say in Brooklyn! And of course I had my favorite Kimchee Dumplings and spicy cucumber salad. Still my favorite place. LOVE!!! read more

East Asian Kitchen - Japanese beef black curry. Amazing - Sushi Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Incredible dinner. Somehow we made a reservation for 11 people, weren't sure they could accommodate that, but they did! Food was really solid. Best wings I've ever had, we had both the spicy and garlic ones. Shishitos were delicious and got to introduce them to some of our friends who has never had them before. They were out of the beef bulgogi so I got the kimchi fried rice and it was also amazing. Fiancé ordered the spicy chicken dish with cheese, he loved it. No complaints at all. Staff was great, loved that they left a water pitcher at our table and love that they took a photo for us! Will be back again! read more

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The food is delicious. The waiter forgot to order the dish he recommended but accidents happen . Food 3.5 stars. Service was warm and friendly but forgetful; the seafood stew did not have the squid that was on the menu photo. read more

East Asian Kitchen - Sundubu-jjigae - Sushi Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I ordered many plates to try. I love the sundubu jjigae and beef bulgogi the most. Sushi was small but yummy. The chicken wings were a bit salty to my taste but super crunchy. Staffs were friendly. Overall it was a good experience. I wish the restaurant could turn on the ac since it was hot inside. Will def come back! read more

East Asian Kitchen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The seafood pancake here is quite good, on par with what you'd get in seoul. My experience with other dishes is positive, but not quite on that level. The sundubu jigae (soft tofu stew) was very good, but the red pepper powder was not quite fully dissolved. I also found the ungidon to be quite sweet. I still enjoyed both dishes, which are rather hard to come by in town, and will be back. read more

I have been seeing all sorts of posts about this place and was influenced to finally try this out! First off, I totally appreciate how we have more diverse Asian cuisine spots coming out that is not all Vietnamese or Chinese. This place hosts some Korean, Japanese and Chinese dishes all in one place! I ordered the buldak spicy chicken dish which is fairly flavorful, but what the menu says was in it was not what I ordered.. the menu says that it comes with chicken thigh, rice cake, and potato. However what I got was the chicken thigh, a SIDE of white rice (totally not rice cake), and no potatoes. I got a large portion of chicken thigh and a small portion of white rice. It was not was what I ordered but I hate confrontation and let it be, and thought maybe I ordered something else. I would like if staff made it a point to let me know? Also the cheese was extra $1-2 and it advertised as mozzarella. If you see my added photo... As for the katsudon, it was good but truly not anything over the top. But still tasty! For someone who has had a lot of Asian cuisine this place boasts some unique dishes that are hard to find in ABQ but it is just okay overall, not super good but also NOT bad. I would give the service 2/5, we have waited a while for our food (it was busy) but they have you serve your own water from a dispenser ??? Prices made are not matching level of service. If I do come back, I would try something different :) read more

East Asian Kitchen - Buldak Spicy Chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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What a great little place! We were sat quickly and kindly and the food was delivered SO fast. Do your tummy a favor and get the Korean fried chicken wings in Garlic sauce, the dumpling sampler, and the Katsudon. They are all so so good! read more

Service was super nice and attentive. Food was delicious and came out quick. The chefs are from New York and opened up here in Albuquerque. Best Korean food I've had in Albuquerque, I'll be back read more

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Came here for the second time recently and it was just as delicious as the first time!! I tried the dumplings with chili oil sauce, the chicken friend rice, and cucumber salad! Everything was amazing!! Oh and how could I forget, the kimchi is amazing, it's the best!!!!!!! It's came in a 'small' container with a lid to take home whatever you don't finish, and I had a good amount left, I added it to a few meals throughout the week. The service was great!! Everything was fresh!! Can't wait to go back! read more

We were greeted promptly and enthusiastically, seated quickly and our server, John, started a meal with exceptional service. The offerings include Korean, Chinese, and Japanese items. While a wide variety, they hold to a very reasonable menu, a good sign. Based on existing reviews, we tried the Mandu dumplings and Korean fried chicken wings, garlic seasoning. None of us were impressed with the dumplings, but I suspect it is because none of us are wild about kimchi. The wings alone were worth the trip. Great crunch, outstanding seasoning and perfectly cooked. Highly recommended! I had the Niku udon. A wonderful and very filling soup. Great noodles and a deep rich broth. I'm not sure what the leafy greens were, but they held up well and really enhanced the flavor. The other order was a rice bowl, I think with ribeye. It disappeared so quickly, I didn't see, and I didn't think of photos of the entrees until late in the meal. The ambiance is a bit dingy, and seating in the back of the restaurant can result in being periodically blinded by the security camera randomly turning on a pair of extremely bright small spotlights. That combined with the smell of rancid grease and or sewage from the restroom area behind a curtain set a low bar. Since these folks recently purchased the restaurant, I'm hoping they resolve these issues. -1 star Barring the issues, I highly recommend a visit. This is a restaurant that should become a regular stop for those on the east side. read more

East Asian Kitchen - Niku Udon. Wonderful warming soup. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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If I had a shrink ray I would shrink this place and everyone in it, and order when I want! Servers are super chill and friendly. Chefs have that classic Asian swagger. Food is great every time I've been in. read more

We got takeout from here this past Christmas. We've tried a few Chinese spots the last few years for Christmas Day takeout and its always been pretty meh - but the food we got here was incredible. I realize this is more fusion than it is straight up Chinese but either way its delicious. Can't wait to go back sooner than later. I'm still thinking about the Kimchi Fried Rice. read more

I'd highly recommend this place very friendly staff and atmosphere. This was my first time trying out. read more

East Asian Kitchen - Udon J - Sushi Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The staff was extremely warm and welcoming even though I was just picking up our to-go order. We ordered a large sampling of the menu and the clear standout was the Soy Garlic Wings with pickled radish. The wings had a lot of meat on them, the batter was crispy and well-seasoned, and the sauce was divine. I'm not typically a wing eater, but I stole one from my husband and am secretly wishing I'd ordered them for myself. The rest of the food suffered a bit due to the steam of transit. The breading on the Ginger Scallion Shrimp had devolved into a paste, but the flavors had depth and the shrimp and vegetables were cooked well, so I'll definitely give it another try when we dine in. Sadly, not only had the breading on the Chicken Karaage gone soft, but it had no flavor and the spicy mayo was not provided. There were a few other near misses, but everything tasted fresh and I'm guessing that dining there would solve several of our issues. We'll be giving them another shot soon. read more

That was cute and quite good. We were actually planning on visiting the other restraint at this address, but we went into the East Asian, area, where we got some wontons in chile oil. Chicken Karaage, Mandu dumpliongs,and some sushi. Our waiter was great, and was able to answer most of our questions(some were hard because both the place and he was new and there have been some menu changes. . the Karaage and the sushi rolls were both delicious. the chile wontons were pretty good. and the mandu dumplings were great! we definitely will be back. read more

*EDIT WITH OWNER RESPONSE: We did make a reservation through the Yelp link but when we got to the restaurant, this white guy with tattoos demanded that we didn't have a reservation and rudely dismissed us by saying making reservations through the Yelp link "doesn't work" and you've been "trying to take it down for months". There was no apology for the mishap or attempt to offer any type of solution, like takeout. If you're saying the link does work, then it looks like he was lying straight to our faces. This speaks volumes to the type of person you're putting at the front to speak on behalf of your new business. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Don't make a reservation through their Yelp link because it apparently doesn't work (which is what they should be putting on their website or anywhere people see when they search up this restaurant) and the white guy manager with tattoos was extremely rude when telling us. There also wasn't even a sign in the front so we couldn't even tell where the restaurant is. I don't like to post negative reviews, especially for a small business, but our experience was so unpleasant, particularly with that white guy. read more

Everything was delicious. The Korean fried chicken is super crunchy. The crispy rice was the best I've had in town. We ordered the KFC 50/50 in each flavor, miso soup, yellowtail and scallion roll, crispy rice with spicy salmon, and the tangsuyuk. The roll was cut into 4 pieces so they were each a bit large for a bite but the ratio of fish to rice was perfect. Service was friendly and helped with recommendations. Interior is clean and laid back. Highly recommend and will be coming back. read more

East Asian Kitchen - Crispy rice with spicy salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We found this place after seeing it on a TikTok post. The food was good and the service was amazing. I have nothing negative to say about this place. Everything was good. read more

Traveling crosstown with my family and we stopped for dinner. This place was incredible from the second we walked in. The place is very clean, Haruki our waiter was a sweet young man from Japan, was super helpful, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. The food was delicious, fresh, tasty, and I wish we weren't just crossing through town! We wish this new restaurant the best!! God bless!! read more

Tried out East Asia Kitchen last night and loved it! We started off with the spicy cucumber salad and crispy rice which were both delicious! Then we had the eel avocado roll, the tangsuyuk pork, fhe dumpling sampler (Korean Mandu, Japanese gyoza, and Chinese jiaozi), the Korean fried chicken in both garlic and sweet and spicy (the garlic was all of our favorite), and i believe the gyudon. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the workers were all extremely kind. I'm excited to see what they do with the restaurant for decorations or set up, it seems they are still pretty new after taking over the old Dragon Sushi building. Overall a great experience and I can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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Been back at least once a week to sample new things. I just cannot get enough of this delicious savory food. Had to update my earlier review to say they get better and better every week! They were packed on Thanksgiving and I suspect they will be just as busy for Xmas! Love this staff! Lovely people. I heard the chef is from New York's Chinatown and has 6 restaurants there. So glad you came to ABQ to raise the bar! read more

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Yummy! The food here was fantastic and we should have tried this place sooner! We tried ramen, soup dumplings and scallion pancake with beef - so good! read more

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. As of posting this, the restaurant has been 3 weeks under new management, with a new menu. Let me tell you, ignore all the old reviews and get yer bums over here! The food is delicious, the staff are very welcoming, and this hidden gem needs some love. I was seriously blown away by everything we ate. We had the Korean fried chicken wings, Pork Katsudon, chicken buldak and dumpling appetizer. All 10/10, highly recommend you all come! read more

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Went with family because they said they serve bulgogi. The bulgogi was delicious. Will definitely return for the bulgogi!

The place is amazing as always. I just wanted to update my review to shout out to Haruki for being a great server. The fried chicken is still the best and the space has only gotten better! read more

In the time it took for the lady to answer the phone and explain we need to use doordash she could have taken an order.

Food was fresh and delicious! Service was super-friendly and attentive. Busy on a Thursday night. We recommend!

Food was tasty and there was a lot of variety. Egg rolls were crispy, truffle oil fries were yummy, sushi rolls and dumplings were delicious. Prices were exI highly recommend. read more

We go this place twice a week, because everything is delicious! Always enjoy the food. read more

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We ordered the shishito peppers, Korean mandu, pork chansu with kimchi and the Japanese ramen noodle special and everything was delicious. The noodles are made in house! Our waiters were friendly and attentive - both chefs came out to check on us and ask about our meal. Will definitely be back to eat here again. read more

The BEST Asian food in Albuquerque. Korean, Japanese & Chinese. The chef is from NY and it tastes like it! Service is exceptional. Very good value for the quality of the food and overall experience. I enjoyed the Korean soft tofu seafood soup - one of my favorites. So delicious... perfect for this cold day. Can't wait to return and try some more things on the extensive menu. Check it out. read more

I had to try the new sushi place, but perhaps it needs a bit more time to get its feet under it. The wait staff seemed rushed and overwhelmed most of the time. It took a while to place our order, several items arrived very very late. Others never actually arrived even though we brought up that they were missing multiple times. Food was essentially dropped in front of us while just saying the table number and not what the item was. To top that off, we were brought an item we didn't order instead of one we did and couldn't fix that either. Scattered mess would be a fair description of what was going on. The food itself was ok, but given that we didn't even get some of the items we had wanted to try, it was a bit difficult to judge. I hope they get their act together. Oh, and this place has taken the space of both Fei's and Dragon Sushi, so Fei's is officially gone even though several things think it still exists. They have a decent sized space to work with, so hopefully they get things together. I'll wait a bit before going back to give it another try. read more

I'm usually wary about fusion restaurants but with mostly lack luster Asian restaurants in Abq we thought we'd give it a whirl. I had to rush to write a review because now that they are here I don't want them to leave! We ordered the Korean chicken wings on the recommendation of the waiter and I can honestly say it's the best I've had here in town. The pork belly with kim chi was amazing and being a kimchi fan got another side order and it was fresh and balanced flavors. All the wait staff were amazing and the owner came out to chat with us and made us a complimentary side of kimchi dumplings. She brings her restaurant know how and crew from New York. Can't wait to try the other items on the menu. read more

絕對唔建議，食物還好吧，但看到有另一台的客人被侍應無禮對待。客人付款後不久，侍應說有其他客人在等候，便要求他們離開。我覺得這樣很不禮貌，餐廳不應因為有其他客人等待 ，就要求客人付款後就立刻離開。如果你某天因心情太好，想平衡一下，便來這間餐廳吧。侍應會很盡責的令你平伏心情。 Absolutely not recommended. The food is okay, but I saw another table of customers being treated rudely by the server. Not long after they had paid, the server said there were other customers waiting and asked them to leave. I find this very impolite. A restaurant shouldn't ask customers to leave immediately after paying just because others are waiting. If one day you're in an especially good mood and want to balance it out, come to this restaurant. The servers will very dutifully calm your mood down. read more

It seems like my original review has been deleted?! comparing ONLY the food to others we have visited, this is one we prefer to avoid, yet others had high praise for it. A conundrum? read more