The Piedmont Triad is home to an incredibly diverse food scene, and some of the best meals you can find aren’t always the ones with the flashiest storefronts or the biggest marketing budgets. From Greensboro and Winston-Salem to High Point, Burlington, Kernersville, and the surrounding areas, local families and food lovers have helped shape a thriving collection of ethnic restaurants serving authentic dishes from around the world.

Let me start by saying that I am not a connoisseur of ethnic foods, but we have many readers who absolutely are. I asked our community to share their favorite ethnic restaurants in the Triad, and thanks to some serious foodies in our midst, this directory was born. The result is a crowd-sourced list of trusted spots that locals return to again and again.

We worked to include as many authentic, locally owned restaurants as possible, while also mixing in a few regional or national chains that readers say come impressively close to the real thing. These ethnic restaurants are listed by cuisine and theme rather than by city, because sometimes driving an extra 20 or 30 minutes is more than worth it for a truly great meal.

If there is a restaurant missing from our list, please email us and let us know!

Explore the Best Ethnic Restaurants in the Triad

Asian & Chinese
Caribbean & Jamaican
Greek & Mediterranean
Indian
Irish Pubs
Italian
Japanese & Sushi
Korean
Mexican & Latin American
Thai & Vietnamese

Chinese Cuisine : Traditional Chinese dishes alongside American-Chinese favorites

Burlington

Peking House – 1441 University Dr G, Burlington, NC 27215
Hong Kong Chinese, 2763 S Church St, Burlington

Greensboro

Gourmet China – 3709 Battleground Ave, Ste E, Greensboro, NC 27410
Stir Fry 88 – Greensboro, NC 27407
Golden Wok – 1216 Bridford Pkwy, Unit N, Greensboro, NC 27407
Wonderful Chinese Restaurant – 1320‑H Lees Chapel Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405
China’s Best – 2142 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27408
Ichiban Grill Supreme Buffet – 3020 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403
Golden Dragon – 2921 Battleground Ave, Ste B, Greensboro, NC 27408
Phoenix Asian Cuisine, 1641 New Garden Road, Greensboro
Chen’s Express, 1708 Stanley Ave, Greensboro

High Point

China Capital Restaurant – 2900 N Main St, Ste 101, High Point, NC 27265
Huang’s Kitchen – 2705 N Main St #109, High Point, NC 27265
Full Kee Chinese Restaurant, 3793 Samet Drive, High Point
Golden China, 3935 Brian Jordan Place, High Point

Kernersville

China Cafe – 1501 Union Cross Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
China Palace, 305 West Mountain Street, Kernersville
China Rose, 810 N Main St, Kernersville

Winston-Salem

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant – 607 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
New Sichuan – 2125 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
Szechuan Palace – 3048 Healy Dr, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
Mr Lus Chinese Restaurant – 3430 Robinhood Rd, Winston‑Salem, NC 27106
China Two – 189 Hickory Tree Rd, Ste 118, Winston‑Salem, NC 27107
Jade Garden – 2201 Old Lexington Rd #3231, Winston‑Salem, NC 27107
May Way Dumplings – 113 Reynolda Village, Winston‑Salem, NC 27106
Great China – 3548 Yadkinville Rd, Winston‑Salem, NC 27106
ASIAN BISTRO – 7736 North Point Blvd #200, Winston‑Salem, NC 27106
Hakka Chow, 615 St. George Square Ct, Winston-Salem
Kowloon Chinese, 2255 Cloverdale Ave, Winston Salem
Sampan Chinese Restaurant, 985 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem

Caribbean Restaurants in the Triad : Family-owned restaurants with deeply rooted recipe

Burlington

Dixon’s Jamaican Taste 3261 South Church Street, Burlington

Greensboro

Da Reggae Cafe 2528 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro

Winston-Salem

Yeh Mon Caribbean Restaurant 1345 Lockland Ave, Winston-Salem

Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Cuisine : Gyros, shawarma, and falafel

Burlington

Mykonos Grill – 2253 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215
CAVA – 139 Huffman Mill Rd, Ste 101, Burlington, NC 27215

Greensboro

Achilles Grill – 2301 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408
Acropolis Restaurant – 416 N Eugene St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Mythos Grill – 3900 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410
Kapadokia Grill – Mediterranean Turkish – 5814 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
Sarah’s Kabob Shop – 5340 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27409
Zeeyum Kitchen – 4612 W Market St A, Greensboro, NC 27407
Nazareth Bread – 4507 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27407
Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill (ZMG) – 114 N Elm St, Ste 102, Greensboro, NC 27401
Mediterraneo Restaurant – 309 Pisgah Church Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455
Jerusalem Market On Elm – 310 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401
CAVA – 3352 W Friendly Ave, Ste 115, Greensboro, NC 27410
Taste of Troy Grille – 1236 Guilford College Rd, Ste 113, Jamestown, NC 27282

High Point

Odeh’s Mediterranean Kitchen – 3805 Tinsley Dr, Ste 111, High Point, NC 27265
Santorini Grill – 2107 Kirkwood St, Unit 301, High Point, NC 27262
Sumela: Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant – 805 N Main St, Unit 101, High Point, NC 27262
Mad Greek Grill – 5824 Samet Dr, High Point, NC 27265
Pita Delite – 3924 Sedgebrook St, High Point, NC 27265
Fig & Olive Mediterranean Deli – 275 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27262

Winston‑Salem

Grecian Corner – 101 Eden Ter, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
Yamas Mediterranean Street Food – 1330 Creekshire Way, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103 & 624 W 4th St, Winston‑Salem, NC 27101
Kalamaki Authentic Greek Street Food – 420 Jonestown Rd, Ste L, Winston‑Salem, NC 27104
Greek Guy’s Grill – 2545 Somerset Center Dr, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
The Olive Tree Deli – 580 S Stratford Rd #1807, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
CAVA – 205 S Stratford Rd Ste 88‑0665, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
Steven’s Restaurant – 11154 N NC Hwy 150, Winston‑Salem, NC 27127
The Greek Grill — 1520 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012

Indian Cuisine : Traditional curries, biryani, and tandoori dishes

Burlington

Curry Palace – 162 Holly Hill Ln, Burlington, NC 27215
Taaza Bistro – 3252 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215

Greensboro

Lemon Indian Cuisine – 1568 Highwoods Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27410
Agni Indian Restaurant & Bar – 651 S Regional Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409
Noor Kitchen & Cocktails – 4312 Big Tree Wy, Greensboro, NC 27409
Indu Indian Grocery and Cafe – 4925 W Market St, Ste 1104, Greensboro, NC 27407
Raaz Indian Kitchen – 427 Tate St, Greensboro, NC 27403
Mint Indian Restaurant – 1315‑A Bridford Pkwy, Greensboro, NC 27407
Taaza Bistro – 1216‑M Bridford Pkwy, Ste M, Greensboro, NC 27407
Shukkranaa Indian Cuisine – 500 Americhase Dr H, Greensboro, NC 27409
Saffron Indian Cuisine, 1500 Mill St., Suite 104, Greensboro

High Point

Salt and Pepper Indian Cuisine – 3793 Samet Dr, Ste 180, High Point, NC 27265

Winston‑Salem

Golden India Restaurant – 2837 Fairlawn Dr, Winston‑Salem, NC 27106
Saffron Indian Cafe – 1981 N Peace Haven Rd, Winston‑Salem, NC 27106
Oh’ Calcutta – 310 W 4th St, Winston‑Salem, NC 27101
Curry and Noodle – 5232 Robinhood Village Dr, Winston‑Salem, NC 27106
Nawab Indian Cuisine – 129 S Stratford Rd, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
Kasturi Indian Cuisine – 612 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
Taaza Indian Bistro – 3463 Gentry Cir, Clemmons, NC 27012

Irish Cuisine : Traditional pub fare with local twists

Burlington

The Celtic Fringe – 234 SW Market St, Reidsville, NC 27320

Greensboro

M’Coul’s Public House, 110 W McGee Street, Greensboro

High Point

Claddagh Restaurant, 130 E. Parris Avenue High Point

Winston‑Salem

Finnigan’s Wake – 620 Trade St NW, Winston‑Salem, NC 27101
O’Brien’s Deli – 4001 Country Club Rd # C, Winston-Salem, NC 27104

Italian Cuisine : Classic Italian dishes in family-friendly Atmospheres

Burlington

The Original Prego’s Trattoria, 422 Huffman Mill Rd Suite 122, Burlington
Valerio’s Italian Restaurant – 120 E Front St, Burlington, NC 27215
Da Vinci’s Table – 2260 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215
Mosca’s Italian Restaurant – 3402 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215
Ferrara Pizza & Pasta – 3243 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215
Nonno’s Pizza – 3165 Garden Rd, Burlington, NC 27215

Greensboro

North Italia – 610 Pembroke Rd, Greensboro, NC 27408
Vito’s Italian Restaurant – 2258 Golden Gate Dr, Greensboro, NC 27405
Osteria, 1310 Westover Terrace Suite 101-A, Greensboro
Salvino’s Cucina Italiana, 2917 Battleground Ave, Greensboro
Pastabilities – 1726 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408
Mario’s Pizza – 3354 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410
Giacomo’s Italian Market, 2109 New Garden Road, Suite E, Greensboro
Cafe Pasta, 305 State Street, Greensboro
Slices Pizza by Tony – 401 Tate St, Greensboro, NC 27403
Cugino Forno Pizzeria – 1160 Revolution Mill Dr, Greensboro, NC 27405
Elizabeth’s Pizza – 2116 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27408
Homeslice Pizza and Subs, three locations in Greensboro
Positano Fine Italian Cuisine, 2605 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, 130 C South Church St, Asheboro

High Point

Capra’s Italian Deli – 2772 NC Hwy 68 S, Ste 101, High Point, NC 27265
Gianno’s, 1124 Eastchester Dr, High Point

Kernersville

Amalfi’s Pizza – 503 Nelson St, Kernersville, NC 27284
Blue Naples Pizzeria of Kernersville – 1519 Union Cross Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria – 910‑B S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284
Giadas Trattoria, 210 N. Main St, Kernersville

Winston‑Salem

Mission Pizza Napoletana – 707 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Di Lisio’s Italian Restaurant, 301 Brookstown Ave. suite 100, Winston Salem
Cibo Trattoria, 529 Trade St NW, Winston-Salem
Fratelli’s Italian Steakhouse, 2000 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem
Quanto Basta Italian Eatery & Wine Bar, 680 W 4th St, Winston-Salem
BLL Rotisserie Factory, 380 Knollwood St, Ste A, Winston-Salem
Spaghetti Park – 3459 Gentry Circle, Clemmons, NC 27012
Burke Street Pizza, two locations in Winston-Salem
Coppola’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant, 3512 Yadkinville Rd, Winston-Salem
Cugino Forno, locations in W-S, Clemmons, and Greensboro
Dom’s, 134 N Spruce St, Winston-Salem
Kitchen Roselli, 105 E. Main Street, East Bend (only open Fri and Sat)
Slice of Napoli, 5089 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem
Vincenzo’s, 3449 Robinhood Road, Winston Salem

Japanese Cuisine : Japanese sushi bars, ramen shops, and hibachi grills

Burlington

Sakura Japanese Steakhouse – 1206 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi – 2323 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215
Ichiban Sushi – 112 E Front St, Burlington, NC 27215

Greensboro

Asahi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, 4520 West Market Street, Greensboro
Kabuto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 1617 Stanley Road, Greensboro
Little Ari’s Japanese Kitchen, 4129 Spring Garden St, Greensboro
Mizumi Japanese and Sushi, 309 State St Greensboro
Sapporo Fantasy Japanese, 2939 Battleground Ave, Greensboro
Sushi Republic, 329 Tate St, Greensboro
Tampopo Ramen & Hibachi, 4929 W Market St. Suite 2107, Greensboro

High Point

Sakura Japanese Steakhouse – 2835 Echester Dr, High Point, NC 27265
Fire and Sticks, 3917 Sedgebrook St, High Point
US Sushi, 2531 Eastchester Dr # 113, High Point

Kernersville

Sushi Cafe Kernersville – 420 N Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284
Tokyo Sushi & Hibachi Kernersville – 701 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC 27284

Winston‑Salem

Matsu Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi – 1480 W 4th St, Winston‑Salem, NC 27101
Ichiban Sushi & Hibachi – 3430 Robinhood Rd, Winston‑Salem, NC 27106
Sushi Hana – 3349 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
Ramen Mafia – 271 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Arigato, 2995 Bethesda Pl, Winston-Salem and 1200 S Holden Rd, Greensboro
Chopstix Fusion and Fun, 4424 Wallburg Landing Dr, Winston-Salem
Kimono, two locations in Winston-Salem
Mizu Japanese Cuisine, 3374 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi, 1111 Salisbury Ridge Road, Winston Salem
Umi Japanese Steakhouse, 1280 Creekshire Way, Winston-Salem

Korean Cuisine : Korean BBQ, bibimbap, and comfort food classics

Greensboro

Seoul Garden Korean BBQ & Sushi – 4915 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27407

High Point

High Point Korean BBQ – 2107 Kirkwood Street, High Point
The One Korean BBQ + Bar – 5820 Samet Dr, High Point, NC 27265

Mexican & Latin American Cuisine: bold flavors That go far beyond basic Tex-Mex

Burlington

Alkimia Mexican Bar & Grill – 2653 N Church St, Burlington, NC 27217
Jimmy’s Tekila Mexican Cuisine – 2449 N Church St, Burlington, NC 27217
Los Jarochos Mexican Grill & Bar – 1118 Vaughn Rd, Burlington, NC 27217
Cielito Burlington Inc – 108 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
El Potrillo Cocina Mexicana – 3409 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215
El Burrito Loco, 3263 South Church Street, Burlington

Greensboro

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant – 1218 Bridford Pkwy, Greensboro, NC 27407
El Camino Real Mexican Grill, 4131 E Spring Garden Rd, Greensboro and 3800 Reynolda Road, W-S
Mezcali Mexican Restaurant – 2270 Golden Gate Dr, Greensboro, NC 27405
Kiosco Mexican Grill – 3011 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27403
Casa Vallarta, 3915 Battleground Ave, Greensboro
Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina – 6909 Downwind Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409
Taco Mama – Lawndale – 2168 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27408
Taqueria El Azteca – 5605 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410
Blue Agave Mexican Bar & Grill, 3900 Battleground Rd, Greensboro
Crafted- The Art of the Taco, 219-A South Elm St, Greensboro
El Mariachi Mexican Bar, 4623 High Point Rd, Greensboro
Kiosco Mexican Grill, 3011 Spring Garden St, Greensboro
La Bamba, 601 State Street, Greensboro

High Point

Aqui es Mexico Cocina Mexicana – 1800 Westchester Dr, High Point, NC 27262
La Fiesta (High Point) – 3801 N Main St, High Point, NC 27265

Kernersville

Don Juan’s Mexican Restaurant – 201 Century Blvd, Kernersville, NC 27284
Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina – Union Cross – 1470 Jag Branch Blvd, Kernersville, NC 27284
MI CASA MEXICAN GRILL – 111 Adams St A, Kernersville, NC 27284
Palenque Mexican Grill – 621 N Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284

Winston‑Salem

Pancho Villa’s Mexican & Seafood Restaurant – 799 S Stratford Rd, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
Tulum Bar & Grill – 411 N Cherry St, Winston‑Salem, NC 27101
The Porch | Kitchen & Cantina – 840 Mill Works St, Winston‑Salem, NC 27101
Casa Blanca Mexican Cuisine – 336 Summit Square Blvd, Winston‑Salem, NC 27105
La Casa Lopez Mexican Grill – 3028 Healy Dr, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant – 2802 Reynolda Rd, Winston‑Salem, NC 27106
Taqueria Los Juanes – 373 Jonestown Rd, Winston‑Salem, NC 27104
Mi Pueblo Mexican Grill – 644 S Stratford Rd, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
Xcaret Mexican Grill and Cantina – 202 4th St NW, Winston‑Salem, NC 27101
Arriba Villa Taqueria and Mexican Food – 3040 University Pkwy, Winston‑Salem, NC 27105
Sabor Latin Street Grill – 57 Miller St, Winston‑Salem, NC 27101
Que Viva Latin Street Grill – 177 Jonestown Rd, Winston‑Salem, NC 27104
Mojito Latin Soul Food – 723 N Trade St NW, Winston‑Salem, NC 27101
Los Primos Restaurant and Bar – 5083 University Pkwy Unit 8, Winston‑Salem, NC 27106
El Rancho Taqueria – 613 E Sprague St, Winston‑Salem, NC 27107
El Camino Real Mexican Grill, 4131 E Spring Garden Rd, Greensboro and 3800 Reynolda Road, W-S
La Botana, 1547 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston Salem

Thai, Vietnamese, and Southeast Asian Cuisine : specialties featuring bold Flavors

Burlington

Simply Thai – 2041 Timberline Station Dr, Elon, NC 27244
Simply Thai and Sushi Bar – 122 E Main St, Jamestown, NC 27282
Red Bowl Asian Bistro – 3140 Walden Ln, Burlington, NC 27215
Kalm Bistro – Westbrook Shopping Center Food Lion, 3557 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215
Pho Bar – 3275 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215

Greensboro

Banh Mi Saigon Sandwiches and Bakery, 3808 High Point Road, Greensboro
Thai Corner Kitchen – 3741 Battleground Ave, Ste B, Greensboro, NC 27410
Pho Hien Vuong, 4109 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro
Bangkok Cafe, 1203 S Holden Rd, Greensboro
Jakjin Bistro Pho & More – 4414 Lawndale Dr Ste F, Greensboro, NC 27455

High Point

Basil Leaf Thai and Sushi Restaurant, 690 St. George Square Ct, Winston-Salem and 2766 NC-68, High Point
Rice Paper Vietnamese Cuisine – 906 Greensboro Rd, High Point, NC 27265
Singha II Thai Bistro – 2401 Penny Rd, High Point, NC
Thai Bangkok – 3935 Brian Jordan Pl, Ste 101, High Point, NC

Winston‑Salem

Thai Harmony, 102 W 3rd St, Winston-Salem
Cha Da Thai, 420 Suite J Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem
Downtown Thai and Pho, 271 West 4th Street, Winston-Salem
Thai Sawatdee (Healy Dr) – 3064 Healy Dr, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
Thai Sawatdee aka Teeter Thai (Cloverdale Ave) – 2281 Cloverdale Ave NW, Winston‑Salem, NC 27103
What Da Pho 102 W 3rd St STE 5, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Pho & Sushi Vietnamese & Japanese Cuisine 121 Stark St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Basil Leaf Thai and Sushi Restaurant, 690 St. George Square Ct, Winston-Salem and 2766 NC-68, High Point
Chang Thai, 4162 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons

The Triad region of North Carolina is a hidden treasure for food lovers in the United States, offering an incredible variety of ethnic restaurants. From Greensboro to Winston-Salem and High Point, locals have discovered a world of flavors that will excite your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Authentic Menus That Reflect Global Flavors

Many Triad restaurants feature carefully curated menus filled with traditional dishes from around the world. Whether it’s spicy chicken entrees, perfectly cooked rice, or indulgent cheese specialties, each meal is crafted to deliver amazing food experiences. These restaurants bring the authentic taste of international cuisine to the heart of the Triad.

Why Locals Keep Coming Back

Locals love returning to their favorite spots because of the unique dishes and vibrant flavors found across the Triad. From Mediterranean-inspired platters to Latin American street food and Asian fusion delights, there’s something for every palate. Each bite not only satisfies hunger but also offers a glimpse into the culture behind the food, making every visit a memorable adventure for your taste buds.

From Chicken and Rice to Cheesy Delights

Popular menu items often include hearty chicken dishes served with rice, fresh vegetables, or aromatic sauces. Many restaurants also highlight cheese in traditional recipes, creating comfort food with an international twist. Every dish is designed to excite your senses and show off the amazing food diversity the Triad has to offer.

A Culinary Adventure Across the Triad

Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting from elsewhere in the United States, exploring the Triad’s ethnic dining scene is a must. With each restaurant offering a taste of another part of the world, your culinary journey here promises authentic flavors, memorable meals, and endless taste bud-pleasing experiences.

FAQ: Ethnic Restaurants in the Triad

Q: What are the best ethnic restaurants in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point?
A: The Triad is home to a wide variety of ethnic restaurants that locals love. Popular choices include spots serving Mediterranean chicken and rice dishes, Asian fusion favorites, Latin American street food, and indulgent cheese-based specialties. Each restaurant’s menu features authentic dishes that will excite your taste buds and deliver amazing food experiences.

Q: Where can I find authentic international dishes in the Triad?
A: Many restaurants across the Triad bring global flavors to your neighborhood. From hearty chicken and rice meals to cheesy Mediterranean platters, there are options to satisfy every craving.

Q: Are there family-friendly ethnic restaurants in the Triad?
A: Absolutely! Many Triad restaurants welcome families and offer menus that include kid-friendly versions of traditional dishes. Whether you’re looking for chicken, rice, or cheese-based options, there are plenty of spots where both adults and kids can enjoy amazing food together.

Q: How can I make the most of my dining experience in the Triad?
A: Explore different neighborhoods and try a variety of dishes from multiple cuisines. Ask locals for their favorite restaurants, and don’t be afraid to try signature items featuring chicken, rice, or cheese. Each visit is a chance to excite your taste buds and discover the authentic flavors the Triad has to offer.

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