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Top Asian American & Pacific Islander-Owned Restaurants and Businesses in Tempe, AZ

Discover authentic flavors and support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)-owned restaurants and businesses in Tempe, AZ. Our curated directory makes it easy for locals and visitors to find these community gems. From boba tea to ramen and Indian cuisine, enjoy delicious ways to celebrate and sustain AAPI entrepreneurship.

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Plan Your Next Meal:

  • Dessert & Pastry
  • Entrées
  • Shops

Dessert & Pastry

Arai Pastry
1335 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 966-9002

Curry & Scoop
1805 E. Elliot Rd. #106, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 838-0200

DaYung’s Tea – Tempe
3126 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 219-7286

Donut Parlor
1245 W. Elliot Rd. Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 570-1900

iTea
825 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 256-0181

Kung Fu Tea
425 S. Mill Ave. Suite 109, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (602) 875-9445

Mango Rabbit Boba
1250 E. Apache Blvd. #112, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 912-6283

Top Asian American & Pacific Islander-Owned Restaurants and Businesses in Tempe, AZ

Mochi Fresh Homemade Boba Milk Tea
960 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 597-3115

Slickables Ice Cream Sandwich
699 S Mill Ave #117, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 409-4591

Sweet Republic
410 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 105, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 292-8557

Tea Swirl
725 S. Rural Rd. Suite 107, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 479-4255

Top Asian American & Pacific Islander-Owned Restaurants and Businesses in Tempe, AZ

Entrées

Azusa Ramen
3128 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 590-5641

Beijing Express
219 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 | (480) 755-2298

Bindaas Indian Street Food Cafe
933 E. University Dr. #106, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 590-3842

Bonchon Tempe
780 W. Elliot Rd. Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 361-9282

Chanpen Thai Cuisine
2700 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 | (602) 438-4029

Chou’s Kitchen
1250 E. Apache Blvd. Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 557-8888

Chopstick Express
939 E. Guadalupe Rd. #1, Tempe, AZ 85283

Chutneys Indian Cuisine
1801 E. Baseline Rd. Ste. 104, Tempe, AZ 85283 | (480) 730-2555

Curry Corner
1212 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 894-1276

Dozo Izakaya
440 W. Warner Rd. Suite 104, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 785-4938

Duplex 双拼记 (Boba) Tea Station
1845 E. Broadway Rd. Suite 121, Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 265-9131

Flo’s New Asian Cuisine
788 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ 85283 | (480) 588-7922

Top Asian American & Pacific Islander-Owned Restaurants and Businesses in Tempe, AZ

Hachi Ramen
655 W. Warner Rd. Suite 114, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 781-2603

Haji-Baba
1513 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 894-1905

Hong Kong Asian Diner
9880 S. Rural Rd. #105, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 705-7486

Hot Wok
655 W. Warner Rd. #117, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 592-9328

Junn All You Can Eat Sushi
1320 E. Broadway Rd. STE 101, Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 659-6114

Khai Hoan Restaurant
1537 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 829-7118

Kung Fu Ramen
1845 E. Broadway Rd. Unit 127, Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 268-7331

Li’s Asian
7650 S. McClintock Dr. Suite 112, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 456-2927

Little Szechuan
524 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 966-7660

Mandarin House
1825 E Baseline Rd #2, Tempe, AZ 85283 | (480) 838-8988

Old Town Taste
1845 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 702-7101

Pho Dalat Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant
7707 S. Kyrene Rd. #106, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 755-7272

Pho Fresh Alley & Boba Tea
1000 E. Apache Blvd. Suite #103, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 247-9000

Pho Nhat Restaurant
933 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 967-1888

Poké Wave
9920 S. Rural Rd. #111, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 582-3377

Smile Thai Cuisine
2107 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 894-5495

Tampopo Ramen
3223 S. McClintock Dr. Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 491-2177

Tasty Thai
510 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 557-9999

Teharu Sushi Restaurant
9845 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 705-9825

Thai Basil
1111 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 557-0101

Thai Basil
403 W. University Dr. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 968-9250

Thai Elephant Bistro
815 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 966-0351

Viet Shack
7510 S. Priest Dr. #104, Tempe, AZ 85283 | (480) 306-8688

Yatai Ramen
1101 W. University Dr. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 967-7409

Yupha’s Thai Kitchen
1805 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 839-0576

Zu Izakaya Asian Kitchen Bar
2210 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 625-4372

The Dhaba
1872 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 557-8800

Genghis Grill Tempe
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Suite 1151, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 777-2695

India’s Flame
4427 S. Rural Rd. Suite 3 and 4, Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 456-0155

Mijana
1290 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 829-4959

Top Asian American & Pacific Islander-Owned Restaurants and Businesses in Tempe, AZ

Passage to India
909 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 275-2008

Udupi Indian Vegetarian & Vegan Cuisine
1636 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 994-878

Shops

Creations Boutique
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1246, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 448-1687

Fujiya Market
1335 W. University Dr. #5, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 968-1890

Neko Mart
1250 E. Apache Blvd. #106, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 492-9942

Top Asian American & Pacific Islander-Owned Restaurants and Businesses in Tempe, AZ
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