Turks and Caicos Asian Cuisine Restaurants
The island of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos is home to a small selection of Asian restaurants, a few of which are located in Grace Bay. There are none of the popular inexpensive Asian food chains you would expect in the United States or Canada, like Panda Express or Manchu Wok. However, it's possible to find tasty meals on both the lower end and higher end of the price spectrum.
Many of the gourmet and fine dining spots on Providenciales offer an international menu that combines different regional cuisines—including Asian fusion and more classic Asian dining—and local seafood.
It's typically best to book your table in advance at the more formal sit-down establishments, as some businesses require reservations. Availability at the popular Asian restaurants can be limited, especially around dinner.
Japanese and Sushi Restaurants
Noori is an elegant bar and sushi restaurant located in the lobby at the Ritz-Carlton. This spot offers a beautiful open-air ambiance, impeccable mixed drinks, and arguably the best sushi on the island. Noori's food is at a higher price point than some of the other sushi restaurants, but the quality of the rolls and sashimi is excellent.
Yoshi's at the Saltmills Plaza is one of the better-known Japanese restaurants in Turks and Caicos, and has been one of the foremost sushi spots on Providenciales for more than a decade. It is one of the few places where you can order Japanese ramen and has the largest sushi menu on the island (with a decent selection for vegetarians).
Both Noori and Yoshi's are located in the heart of Grace Bay and within convenient walking distance of many resorts. If you're staying in Long Bay, Lua Beach House at the South Bank Resort serves rolls as well as teriyaki, soba noodle, miso, and wagyu dishes in an al fresco setting. There's also Sui-Ren at The Shore Club.
Thai Restaurants
The most popular local choice for Thai food is Kin Khao, which is located on Leeward Highway. This unassuming yet popular spot serves both traditional Thai and Chinese meals at a reasonable price. Entrée portions are typically large, so there’s plenty to go around. Both dine-in and takeout are available.
Thai Orchid in the Regent Village plaza also serves classic dishes such as pad Thai, soups, and green and red curry, though prices are typically higher than at Kin Khao. Thai Orchid's location is more convenient for most tourists, as those staying in Grace Bay don't need to drive or take a taxi to get there.
Chinese Restaurants
The options for Chinese food on Providenciales are more limited than the options for most of the other popular Asian cuisines. The only true Chinese restaurant on the island is Panda Restaurant in The Bight. This independent kitchen (not to be confused with Panda Express) serves the typical dishes you would expect—steamed dumplings, fried spring rolls, sweet and sour chicken, and fried rice, among others.
Chinson’s on Leeward Highway is a Jamaican-Chinese eatery that serves a mix of the two cuisines. Along with Caribbean favorites such as jerk and BBQ, they have stir-fry, chop suey, fried rice, chow mein, and various soups.
South Asian and Indian Restaurants
Roti, curry, and other traditional Indian and South Asian food can be found at some of the smaller restaurants on Providenciales, including a couple of places in the Downtown region and at SJ Curry Club in the Glass Shack area near Cooper Jack Bay.
Locally, it's more common to find Indian-Caribbean food than classic Indian cuisine. There is a strong Indian cultural influence in other parts of the West Indies, due largely to the migration of indentured servants and immigrants over the last few centuries to countries like Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. The cuisines of these countries reflect that influence, as many dishes are made with curry, chickpeas, and other ingredients common in Indian cooking.
Sail Shades is an example—this small Guyanese eatery at the South Bank Marina serves dishes like roti and doubles, as well as more Caribbean dishes like oxtail and jerk.
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