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Already had your fill of typical
New England summer fare? Then
make your way over to one of
these first-rate imports.
ASIAN-INSPIRED
FOR CHINESE: Providence may not be home to an iteration of Chinatown,
but don’t fret; we still have plenty of joints that can satiate your late-night
cravings. Stop by Wong’s Kitchen in Providence for a hearty portion of
General Tso’s (note: they have spectacular Vietnamese options, too),
Boru Noodle Bar in Newport for some spicy miso ramen or Chengdu
Taste in Pawtucket for some rice-wrapped shrimp dumplings.
FOR JAPANESE: Rhode Island is known as the Ocean State, so hopefully
this gives us a little more authority when it comes to sushi. We’re partial
to Providence-based Nami’s Tuxedo and Passion rolls, Westerly-based
Ju Sushi’s Lion King roll, Narragansett-based Kabuki’s Dynamite and
American Dream rolls and Providence-based Jacky’s Waterplace and
Sushi Bar’s Northeastern Tiger and Godzilla rolls. If you’re in the mood
for other Japanese specialties, check out Wara Wara in Providence for
some yakitori (grilled meats) tapas, or Ebisu, also in Providence, for some
shabu shabu (thinly sliced meat and seafood in broth).
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FOR KOREAN: All located in Providence, DenDen Cafe Asiana offers
hot-stone bibimbap and seafood pancakes while Mokban boasts KFC
(Korean-fried-chicken) wings and kimchi stew and Hometown Cafe
and Poke Bar has a killer Korean Kick poke bowl.
FOR INDIAN: The house specialty at India in Providence is the chicken
tikka masala, but if you’re feeling more adventurous, go for the more
flavorful biryani. Rasa in East Greenwich will have you drooling over its
Hyderabadi chicken korma with cashew paste and garam masala.
FOR THAI: Vatsana Thai and Sushi in Cranston is not for the faint of
heart, gearing its dishes towards those who appreciate all things spice
(though it does offer some mild-yet-delicious pad Thai, too!). If you
think your palate can take the heat, seek out the hot basil dish. Mean-
while, Tong D (which has brick and mortar locations in both South
Kingstown and Barrington) serves up an impressive garlic choy wok
with your choice of rice.
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Shrimp bibimbap
from DenDen Cafe
Asiana in Providence.