Izakaya Wa is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

1. Izakaya Wa

8.4
12665 Memorial Dr Ste A, Houston, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Timothy R.Timothy Roller: One of the most authentic izakaya experiences outside of Japan I've ever had. I'm somewhat of a regular, even though it's a long way from my place. Friendly staff, good food, and real Japanese beer.

Anna B.Anna Bellamy: Excellent and authentic! Try the skewers - delicious! We will be back...

John Z.John Zavitsanos: Very authentic. I felt like I was in Tokyo. Caviar roll is excellent

Nippon Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

2. Nippon Japanese Restaurant

8.4
4464 Montrose Blvd (btwn Richmond & US 59), Houston, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Thet C.Thet Cruz: Authentic Japanese cuisine! Delicious!

I L.I L: Amazing authentic Japanese food

L b.L b: Very authentic, family run- sit at the bar and tell the chef how much you want to spend and how adventurous your tastes are

Teppay Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

3. Teppay Japanese Restaurant

8.0
Westheimer (Hillcroft), Houston, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

JennJenn: Lots of focus on authentic Japanese items. Try the futomaki (or "big roll"), which contains imitation crab, tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette), pickled daikon (radish), carrots, tofu and greens. Yum!

Nuno P.Nuno Povoa: Possibly the most authentic Japanese restaurant in town. If you are a casual sushi fan this is a great introduction to more delicate and masterfully prepared sushi.

Patrick S.Patrick Sauzedde: Real and authentic Japanese restaurant all is good

Thai Gourmet is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

4. Thai Gourmet

8.6
6324 Richmond Ave (Weslayan St), Houston, TX
Thai Restaurant · 91 tips and reviews

JennJenn: Pretty good place. The red curry almost tastes 100% authentic and made-from-scratch. Vegetable dishes really nicely done, veggies cooked perfectly. Cheese rolls rocks. Lunch is so reasonable, too.

Martijn D.Martijn De Vries: One of the best Thai restaurants I know of outside Thailand. Order your dish "Thai hot" for extra authenticity.

CarolynCarolyn: Only place with the authentic curry noodles.

Jinya Ramen Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

5. Jinya Ramen Bar

8.9
3201 Louisiana St (Elgin St.), Houston, TX
Noodle Restaurant · Midtown · 47 tips and reviews

Weilin M.Weilin Ma: Takoyaki is really good. The noodles are also very authentic

Yang W.Yang Wang: Best ramen I've had in Houston. Park in the garage next door.

Paige A.Paige Axelson: My favorite is the premium white tonkotsu ramen and adding a small table spoon of the spicy sauce to it! I love the atmosphere so much more than the other JINYA ramen I have been to in California.

Thai Jasmine is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

6. Thai Jasmine

8.7
10900 Kingspoint Rd, Houston, TX
Thai Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Xtina V.Xtina Vigil: There is nothing bad here. From the Texas-size Thai tea to the sublime Pad Thai. Authentic & delish. Eat here!!!!!!

Roaxana T.Roaxana Tamijani: My favorite Thai spot in Houston. They are always friendly and helpful when I make my vegetarian and anti-onion requests in my dishes. Carla is especially sweet.

CheapismCheapism: They have a lunch menu that starts at $5.99, and their stir fry's and curries start at $7.99. Try the coconut ice cream with fried bananas for dessert. BYOB Read more.

Hikari Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

7. Hikari Sushi

8.5
6860 Highway 6 N, Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Alissa S.Alissa Simmons: Love love the atmosphere and the free miso and salad with any order is the best! Fresh sushi and the fried rice is yummy! Japanese authentic!

Crystal S.Crystal S: Greeted before seated, a warm traditional touch. Small but cozy. Great sushi selection & price. Ordered a roll & received a complimentary miso soup & ginger salad, Neat! Other places charge for these.

Tiffany P.Tiffany P: Try the Shaggy Dog roll it's killer good!

Vieng Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

8. Vieng Thai

7.6
6929 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX
Thai Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

IAHGVA S.IAHGVA SGR: Tried all the Thai in town, this one does look the best but it is the closest thing you will find to authentic Thai and I live in BKK 6 months so know a little bit about it...

Ravi B.Ravi Bandaru: Best authentic Thai food in Houston !!!!

Lasse C.Lasse Clausen: The boat noodle flavor is as good and authentic as you can usually only get in Thailand!

Thai Cottage at Katy is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

9. Thai Cottage at Katy

8.4
19610 Katy Freeway (Foxlake Drive), Katy, TX
Thai Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Ayeshah A.Ayeshah Alam Khan: Food here is passable. Not really authentic Thai food

Carmen B.Carmen Battista: Pad Thai and green curry are da best dishes

Heather S.Heather Smith: Haven't been to this location before. But just as good. I love their pad thai and chicken curry. The Wings of Paradise are a must.

Ginza Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

10. Ginza Japanese Restaurant

8.4
5868 San Felipe St (Fountain View), Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Vitali K.Vitali Khvatkov: Most authentic sushi in houston

Jared H.Jared Huke: Pretty authentic. Small, family feel with the Japanese focus on service. I didn't try the fish since it's hard to get good fish in tx but I would try it next time. Their lunch specials hit the spot.

Jessica B.Jessica B: Love this neighborhood spot. Mt. Fuji roll comes highly recommended!

Asia Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

11. Asia Market

8.4
4822 Fulton St, Houston, TX
Thai Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

SpaceTex M.SpaceTex Mendell: The tomato basil rice with chicken was fabbbbulous! The medium spice was perfect with it.

Ricky A.Ricky A: Not too busy of a lunch rush. Good curry and ingredients. Quite inexpensive.

AndrewAndrew: The kai pa lo is it. I looked for forever for a place in Houston that offers it. It's kind of a sweet and salty pork, egg, and tofu stew with rice. A different flavor than other Thai dishes.

House of Bowls is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

12. House of Bowls

8.2
6650 Corporate Dr (at Bellaire Blvd.), Houston, TX
Chinese Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Henry's Hungry HoustonHenry's Hungry Houston: The second authentic HK eatery in town. Order the R15 fish fillet and eggplant on rice. Iced HK style milk tea to drink. Credit cards OK.

RonnyRonny: What's the first authentic HK place?

Houston PressHouston Press: House of Bowls offers perhaps Houston's most authentic Hong Kong-style food experience in a festive, colorful atmosphere on the southwest side. Read more.

Aka Sushi House is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

13. Aka Sushi House

8.7
2390 W Alabama St, Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 96 tips and reviews

13 B.13 BeatKing: Hit up AKA Sushi for the Best sake and sushi in Houston with an authentic Japanese atmosphere! (^_^)

Luis Javier R.Luis Javier Robles: Nigiri and lots of sushi! Nice place, nice music!

JennJenn: Yummy martinis, and my favorite dishes - black pepper beef, aka tofu, gin dara, crater roll, godzilla roll, and the red moon roll. They also have Reverse Happy Hour after 9pm.

Vinh Hoa is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

14. Vinh Hoa

7.8
9600 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Gena B.Gena B: The best authentic Chinese food ever!! :-) I recommend to all in Houston or coming to Houston to eat here. I give Vinh Hoa 10 stars :-)

Augustine V.Augustine V: Crazy authentic Asian place! They have tons of fresh crab and lobster in the tanks and also the famed gooey duck!

David T.David Tea: Avoid the restrooms. They are dirty and stink.

LA Fisherman is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Houston.

15. LA Fisherman

8.1
1935 Highway 6 S, Houston, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

The Dark Knight ForeverThe Dark Knight Forever: Not that impressive. I was expecting some good authentic Cajun style food from this place since it is called "LA Fisherman" as in Louisana Fisherman. Instead it was the Vietnamese version of seafood.

Andres N.Andres Novoa: Their secret to amazing seafood: the seasoning! Spring for the whole shebang (a mix of all the seasonings they offer) and you won't be disappointed!!

jon n.jon nguyen: Try the Crawfish - LA special...1st time here and it was pretty damn good...$6.99/lb good price!!!