Best Asian Restaurants at Cancún & Riviera Maya All-Inclusives

Asian Kitchen offering creative Asian fusion cuisine with modern flair. Highly praised for exceptional food quality and speedy service.

✨ Insider tip: Guest favorite - described as '10/10' food with super speedy service. Don't miss this one!

Note: Opening hours subject to change according to resort operation

A vibrant Indian restaurant at Bahia Principe Grand Tulum that transports guests to the Far East, celebrating the fusion of cultures through the best Indian cuisine in a colorful, cosy atmosphere. Accessible to all Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal guests.

✨ Insider tip: Reviewers who enjoy Indian food consistently rate Thali as a standout — the decor alone makes it worth visiting. Reserve via the app; this one fills up quickly among guests looking for something different.

Note: Exact hours approximate; confirm at check-in.

Outdoor poolside à la carte restaurant featuring dishes from across Asia, including dumplings, spring rolls, and fish sashimi. Dinner service with prior reservation subject to availability.

✨ Insider tip: This is the one à la carte restaurant that does require prior reservation — ask at guest services or the restaurant host early in the day. Outdoor poolside setting provides a relaxed ambiance for Asian cuisine.

Note: Dinner service with prior reservation, subject to availability

A pan-Asian restaurant featuring sushi, Thai, and Japanese-inspired dishes along with an interactive hibachi/teppanyaki experience at communal grill tables.

✨ Insider tip: Reservations are required specifically for the hibachi/teppanyaki tables — book early in the day as these fill up fast. The regular à la carte seating is walk-in friendly.

Note: Reservation required for hibachi/teppanyaki table only. May not be open every night.

Pacific Rim-inspired restaurant offering fresh sushi, sashimi, and Asian-influenced cuisine in a tranquil ambiance adorned with Buddha statues. Located between buildings 28 and 29 of the Casitas section.

✨ Insider tip: The air conditioning makes Kampai a welcome lunch retreat on hot days. The sushi menu is a standout, and the Buddhist-inspired décor adds to the serene dining experience.

Traditional Asian restaurant with sushi bar for dinner.

✨ Insider tip: Guest favorite. Excellent sushi and service.

A Pan-Asian restaurant celebrating the flavors of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine. Features shabu-shabu communal cooking where guests cook fondue-style pieces of beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetables in boiling broth at the table.

✨ Insider tip: The shabu-shabu experience is the must-try here — it's interactive and perfect for families. Pick your own tea leaves to brew a custom tea to complement the meal. The broth at the end, enriched with all the ingredients, is served as a delicious consommé.

An AAA Four Diamond Asian fusion restaurant that blends the culinary traditions of China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand into creative modern dishes, set in a chic jungle-inspired atmosphere with traditional music.

✨ Insider tip: Sen Lin is one of the newer specialty restaurants at the resort and is popular — make reservations as early as possible. The Asian fusion tasting journey is ideal for adventurous diners who want to sample multiple cuisines in one sitting.

Note: Hours and days of service may vary; confirm with concierge.

High-energy all-day lounge influenced by Southeast Asian colors, flavors, sights, and sounds. Semi-outdoor venue with unique bed-style seating options near the beach.

✨ Insider tip: No reservations required. Features unique low-table and bed seating. Great for lunch with ocean views.

Borrowing influence from all over Asia including teppanyaki live cooking, offering savory cuisine from Japan, China, Thailand, and India with engaging show kitchen.

✨ Insider tip: Features teppanyaki live cooking for entertainment. Reservations recommended for dinner, walk-ins accepted for lunch.

Four Japanese experiences by Chef Luis Arzapalo: Teppanyaki (live culinary show), Robatayaki (Japanese grill), Fusion (elegant creative menu), and Omakase (chef's surprise).

✨ Insider tip: Reservations required. Four distinct dining experiences under one roof. Teppanyaki is a live show.

Asian restaurant featuring teppanyaki cooking show with chefs preparing sushi, stir fry, wok dishes, dim sum, and hibachi-style meals. Menu includes miso soup, sweet and sour chicken, veggie pad Thai, and fried ice cream.

✨ Insider tip: Very popular - expect a 30-45 minute wait during peak times. Tables with hibachi show have different menu from regular seating.

Inspired by legendary Silk Road, offering culinary journey across Asia blending flavors, spices, and traditions. Features four distinct experiences: teppanyaki, Korean barbecue, lively noodle bar, and Asian whisky bar. À la carte menu spans Japan, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam.

✨ Insider tip: Four different dining experiences in one venue - don't miss the Asian whisky bar

Note: Part of 2026 reopening lineup

Spectacular buffet showcasing authentic dishes from various Asian countries including Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Singapore, Korea, Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines.

✨ Insider tip: Impressive variety of Asian cuisines all in one location.

A pan-Asian restaurant featuring teppanyaki tables where chefs prepare dishes before your eyes. Offers Japanese, Chinese, and Thai-inspired cuisine including sushi, curry, ramen, and stir-fry.

✨ Insider tip: Request a teppanyaki table for the most entertaining dining experience. Guests with dairy-free dietary needs will find this restaurant has some of the best options among the à la carte venues. Ask about the sushi bar selections.

À la carte Asian restaurant serving authentic Japanese and Asian dishes including sushi and seafood specialties.

✨ Insider tip: Known for never-ending sushi and seafood. No teppanyaki tables, so set expectations accordingly. Popular with guests so go early to avoid waiting.

Asian-themed buffet restaurant serving a variety of Asian dishes in a renovated atmosphere.

✨ Insider tip: Guests frequently cite this as the most flavorful restaurant at Riu Caribe. Go early as it can fill up quickly.

Asian specialties restaurant serving Japanese and pan-Asian cuisine including sushi and traditional dishes.

✨ Insider tip: One of the newer RIU Asian restaurants — expect a fresh, updated menu compared to the older properties.

The first Indian restaurant offered at any Riu resort, serving à la carte Indian specialties including curries, tandoori dishes, and traditional favorites.

✨ Insider tip: A unique offering for an all-inclusive in Mexico — if you enjoy Indian food, don't skip this one. The curries are well-spiced and flavorful. It can be less crowded than the Mexican and Japanese restaurants, making it a good option when others are busy.

A Pan-Asian fusion restaurant featuring à la carte specialties, a sushi bar, and Teppanyaki tables where chefs prepare dishes tableside. The restaurant showcases flavors from across Asia in a beautifully decorated setting.

✨ Insider tip: The Teppanyaki table requires a reservation — book through the resort app as soon as you arrive, as these seats are highly coveted. The sushi bar is walk-in and the seafood dishes were rated among the best on property by food bloggers. The seabass with miso sauce is outstanding.

Note: Reservation required for Hibachi/Teppanyaki table only.

Pan-Asian fusion restaurant at Dreams Vallarta Bay offering à la carte Asian specialties alongside a sushi bar and Teppanyaki/Hibachi tables. Reservations are required for the Teppanyaki experience.

✨ Insider tip: Make a reservation for the Teppanyaki table as soon as you arrive — it books up fast. The sushi bar is walk-in, but the Hibachi show is the main event here.

Note: Reservation required for Hibachi/Teppanyaki table. Located at Dreams Vallarta Bay.

A beautifully decorated Southeast Asian restaurant featuring a fusion of Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Indonesian cuisines prepared in live cooking style. The restaurant includes its own bar with specialized cocktails and exotic drinks, and features ornate wooden doors and meticulous table settings.

✨ Insider tip: Don't miss the daily special cocktail at the in-restaurant bar — it changes regularly and features exotic Asian-inspired flavors. The Indonesian curry dishes are among the most flavorful options on the menu.

A casual waterfront venue that serves a local-specialties breakfast buffet by day and transforms into an à la carte Asian dining experience at night. Known for its scenic beachfront setting.

✨ Insider tip: Dinner is the standout meal here — the à la carte Asian menu is a nice change of pace from buffet dining. Request a window seat for sunset views. Kids menu available.

Note: Breakfast is buffet style; dinner is à la carte Asian cuisine