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Oklahoma City’s Asian District, between 23rd and 30th streets in the center of Oklahoma City, was created by an influx of Vietnamese immigrants in the 1970s. The Asian District is filled with shopping and international cuisine.
Dining
Cafe De L'Asie
Cafe De L’Asie is an Asian-inspired, intercultural restaurant offering bowls, wraps and bánh mí. Drinks include bubble tea, hot chocolate and Vietnamese iced coffee. They are open for dine in, takeout and delivery. The restaurant will open a second location in Oklahoma City in 2026.
Cafe De L’Asie is open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily at 100 W. Main St.
Pho Lien Hoa
Pho Lien Hoa is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant, offering a variety of rice noodle soups, vermicelli noodle bowls, cuts of beef thit and egg rolls. With affordable prices, this restaurant also offers a variety of drinks, including Thai tea, espresso drinks and smoothies.
Pho Lien Hoa is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily at 901 NW 23rd St. The restaurant is cash only.
Vll Asian Bistro
VII Asian Bistro offers a blend of Vietnamese and Chinese flavors with an extensive menu featuring noodles, spring rolls, pho and soups. Owned by father and son, Mr. Kim and David, the bistro also caters events and parties with locations in Oklahoma City and Moore.
VII Asian Bistro is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at 2900 N. Classen Blvd.
Cafe Kacao
Cafe Kacao serves brunch dishes inspired by dishes from southern Mexico, Guatemala and South America. Founded by Veronica Zelada and Luidgi Del Cid, the restaurant has operated for 14 years bringing food, heritage and tradition to its customers. They serve a variety of dishes including frijolada, carne adobada, chilaquiles verdes and huevos rancheros.
Cafe Kacao is open 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday through Sunday at 3325 N. Classen Blvd.
Big Boss Noodle & Tea
Big Boss Noodle & Tea serves a variety of dishes including dumplings, noodle dishes, braised beef, duck and milk teas. This restaurant caters and hosts private parties.
Big Boss Noodle & Tea is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at 2524 N. Military Ave.
Quoc Bao Bakery
Quoc Bao Bakery is a Vietnamese bakery known for its bánh mì and honeycomb cake. The bakery also serves lunch items such as barbecue pork and chicken sandwiches.
Quoc Bao Bakery is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at 2501 N. Classen Blvd.
Shopping
Super Cao Nguyen
Open since the late 1970s, Super Cao Nguyen is Oklahoma City's oldest Asian grocery store. The food market sells a wide variety of products including seafood, tropical fruit, meat, herbs, baked goods and produce.
Super Cao Nguyen is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 2668 N. Military Ave.
Craig’s Curious Emporium
Craig’s Curious Emporium is a gift shop that sells candles, jewelry, oils, incense and books. The locally owned and operated shop also offers specialty items.
Craig’s Curious Emporium is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Monday at 1209 NW 23rd St.
Chinatown Supermarket
Chinatown Supermarket sells a variety of Asian products, seafood and spices. Fruits are offered seasonally through summer and fall including jackfruits and durians.
Chinatown Supermarket is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 1228 NW 27th St.
This story was edited by Madisson Cameron. Hannah Lambert, Chelsea Low, Gretchen Schultz, Sophie Hemker and Mary Ann Livingood copy edited this story.
