Asian Cuisine in Austria

With a focus on Chinese food — from classics to authentic regional specialties

Overview

Austria has a lively and diverse Asian food scene, especially in Vienna. Alongside Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, and Korean places, Chinese cuisine remains one of the most visible and varied options — ranging from familiar “European-style” menus to increasingly authentic regional cooking.

Vienna & the “Chinatown” Area

In Vienna, a well-known cluster of Chinese businesses and restaurants is often described as “Vienna’s Chinatown”. Many guides locate this area around the Naschmarkt corridor — roughly between Karlsplatz and Pilgramgasse — with a notable density near Kettenbrückengasse.

If you’re looking for a broader choice and more traditional dishes, this is a great place to start exploring.

Chinese Cuisine: More Than One Style

“Chinese food” is not a single cuisine. It includes multiple regional traditions — for example: Sichuan (spicy, bold), Cantonese (lighter, fresh), Northern (dumplings and wheat-based dishes), and Shanghai (often slightly sweet-savory).

Popular dishes to try

Dim Sum — steamed or fried bite-sized dishes
Jiaozi — Chinese dumplings (boiled or pan-fried)
Mapo Tofu — a famous Sichuan-style tofu dish
Peking Duck — crispy duck served with pancakes
Fried noodles / fried rice — classic everyday options

Authenticity tip

Some places offer both a standard menu and a more traditional selection. Politely ask if there are regional specialties or a traditional Chinese menu.

Beliebte asiatische Restaurants in Wien

Oasia Restaurant
Beliebtes asiatisches Restaurant in Wien mit moderner asiatischer Küche.
Mochi
Modernes japanisches Restaurant mit Sushi und Izakaya-Gerichten.
Shiki
Hochwertige japanische Küche im Zentrum von Wien.
Takumi Tonkotsu Ramen
Sehr beliebtes Ramen-Lokal mit japanischen Nudelsuppen.
Matcha Komachi
Bekannt für Bento und Matcha-Desserts.
Chinacy
Modernes chinesisches Restaurant mit Fusion-Küche.
Mama Liu & Sons
Bekannt für Hot Pot und Dumplings.
Hǎo Noodle & Tea
Beliebt für asiatische Nudelgerichte.
KitchA – Sticks & Rolls
Modernes Asian-Fusion-Restaurant.
Yori
Koreanisches Restaurant mit BBQ und traditionellen Gerichten.

Vienna is the biggest hub for Chinese cuisine in Austria, and several curated lists and booking directories highlight a broad selection of Chinese restaurants in the city.

Helpful starting points

Vienna: Explore the Naschmarkt/Kettenbrückengasse area often referred to as “Chinatown”.
Curated picks: Falstaff’s restaurant guide publishes “Top Chinese restaurants in Vienna”.
Browse & book: Booking directories list many Chinese restaurants in Vienna

Tips & Recommendations

Ask for regional dishes (Sichuan, Cantonese, Northern-style dumplings, etc.).
Check spice levels — “spicy” can mean very spicy in authentic Sichuan cooking.
Go with a group and share dishes: you’ll taste more variety.
Reserve ahead for popular places, especially on weekends.