Frisco's Asian dining scene runs deeper than people give it credit for. Japanese hibachi and sushi. Korean BBQ. Chinese dim sum and banquet-style. Thai curry and noodle shops. Vietnamese pho corridors along Preston and Eldorado. Indian restaurants clustered around Stonebriar and Legacy West. Filipino spots that have grown over the last few years.
We're a Japanese restaurant, so we'll be straightforward about that: this guide isn't pretending to rank Korean BBQ spots or pho shops. We'll cover where Jinbeh fits in Frisco's Asian dining landscape, and point you to the other cuisine categories for when Japanese isn't what you're in the mood for.
Frisco Asian cuisine map
Japanese
Jinbeh Frisco (2693 Preston Rd, since 1988) covers hibachi and sushi under one roof. Other Frisco Japanese restaurants include dedicated omakase counters, casual ramen spots, and a few newer fast-casual teppanyaki concepts. For a deeper guide, see our Japanese restaurants Frisco TX post.
Korean
Frisco has multiple Korean BBQ restaurants, especially in the strip centers along Preston Rd. Korean is different from Japanese hibachi — Korean BBQ is guest-grilled at the table; Japanese hibachi (teppanyaki) is chef-cooked at a flat griddle. Both involve tableside cooking, but the experience is distinct.
Chinese
Frisco's Chinese restaurant scene covers dim sum, Cantonese banquet-style, Sichuan, and casual Chinese takeout. The dim sum spots are especially worth knowing if you have a weekend brunch crowd that wants something different.
Thai
Frisco has multiple Thai restaurants ranging from casual curry-and-noodle spots to slightly more polished sit-down options. Pad Thai, green curry, drunken noodles are the staples. Most Thai restaurants here are family-owned.
Vietnamese
Pho corridors along Preston Rd and Eldorado Parkway have several Vietnamese restaurants. Pho is the obvious order, but the bahn mi sandwiches and rice plate dinners are worth exploring.
Indian
Frisco has a substantial Indian dining scene, especially clustered around Stonebriar and Legacy West. North Indian curries, South Indian dosa, biryani spots, and Indo-Chinese fusion are all represented.
Pan-Asian / Fusion
A few pan-Asian fusion spots have opened in Frisco that combine multiple cuisines on one menu. These tend to be hit-or-miss — the best ones specialize in one cuisine and add a few items from neighboring cuisines; the worst try to do everything and do nothing particularly well.
How to pick by occasion
- Birthday with kids: Japanese hibachi at Jinbeh — the chef show is built-in entertainment
- Date night, intimate: Jinbeh sushi bar two-top, or a Vietnamese spot for pho
- Group dinner with friends: Korean BBQ for the social, share-the-grill vibe
- Quick weekday lunch: pho, Thai noodle shop, or Jinbeh's lunch combo
- Family weekend brunch: Chinese dim sum
- Corporate client dinner: Japanese (Jinbeh) or upscale Indian, depending on guest preferences
- Vegetarian-friendly: Indian has the strongest vegetarian options; Jinbeh covers Japanese vegetarian
Where Jinbeh fits
Jinbeh is the long-standing Japanese steakhouse in Frisco — family-owned since 1988, hibachi tableside dining plus full sushi bar, family-friendly, with a real sake and Japanese whiskey program at the bar. We're the go-to for celebrations, family birthdays, anniversaries, and any occasion where the meal needs to feel like an event. Located at 2693 Preston Rd near Stonebriar Centre.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Asian restaurants in Frisco TX?
Frisco's Asian restaurant scene spans multiple cuisines. For Japanese hibachi and sushi, Jinbeh has been Frisco's family-owned choice since 1988 — near Stonebriar Centre. Frisco also has multiple Korean BBQ restaurants, Chinese banquet and dim sum places, Thai (curry and noodle-focused), Vietnamese (pho corridors along Preston and Eldorado), and Indian (especially around Stonebriar and Legacy West). The right pick depends on what you want.
Which Asian cuisine has the most options in Frisco?
Frisco has a particularly deep Korean BBQ and Vietnamese (pho) scene relative to other DFW suburbs, plus a substantial Indian dining scene. Japanese is more selective — Jinbeh covers the long-standing hibachi/sushi steakhouse format, plus a few omakase counters and casual ramen spots have opened in recent years.
Where is the best Japanese restaurant in Frisco?
Jinbeh Frisco at 2693 Preston Rd Suite 1040 has been the long-standing Japanese option in Frisco — family-owned since 1988, with hibachi tableside cooking and a full sushi bar. For a side-by-side comparison with other Frisco Japanese restaurants, see our /blog/japanese-restaurants-frisco-tx guide.
Where is the best Korean BBQ in Frisco?
Frisco has multiple Korean BBQ options, especially in the strip centers along Preston Rd. We're not Korean BBQ specialists, so we won't pretend to rank them. For Japanese steakhouse-style tableside cooking (different from Korean BBQ — uses a teppanyaki griddle and a chef rather than a guest-grilled tabletop), Jinbeh is the local choice.
Is Asian cuisine in Frisco worth driving for from Plano or McKinney?
Yes. Frisco's Asian dining scene is genuinely one of the strongest in suburban DFW. Plano residents come south on Preston for Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese. McKinney residents come south for the same. Allen and Prosper residents drive west on Eldorado or south on Preston. The 15-30 minute drive is normal for a milestone dinner in any of these cuisines.
Can Jinbeh handle pan-Asian catering across cuisines?
Jinbeh caters Japanese specifically — hibachi protein trays, sushi platters, sashimi spreads, appetizer trays. For pan-Asian catering combining multiple cuisines (Japanese + Korean + Thai for one corporate event), most DFW office managers order from multiple restaurants for variety. Jinbeh handles the Japanese portion of those orders.
What's the price range across Frisco's Asian restaurants?
Frisco Asian dining spans the full range. Fast-casual options (pho shops, Thai noodle spots, casual ramen) sit at $12-$25 per person. Mid-range sit-down restaurants like Jinbeh land at $30-$70 per person depending on order. Upscale options (omakase, fine dining) run higher. The middle range is the busiest tier.
Where is Jinbeh in Frisco?
Jinbeh Frisco is at 2693 Preston Rd Suite 1040, near Stonebriar Centre. Phone (214) 619-1200. Reservations through OpenTable. Free parking, minutes from Legacy West, The Star, and Dr Pepper Ballpark.
Visit Jinbeh Frisco
For Japanese hibachi and sushi in Frisco. Two locations across DFW; this one's near Stonebriar.