Gems of Asian cuisine

Restaurang Takenaka

This small Japanese restaurant is run by the couple Yasuo and Kajsa Takenaka. Yasuo is from southern Japan and has previously worked at several large Japanese restaurants in Stockholm. Kajsa is from Halmstad but has lived in Japan for a long time and in Stockholm where she worked at a Japanese travel agency. The couple met in Stockholm, fell in love and then moved to Kajsa’s hometown. Restaurang Takenaka (swe) External link, opens in new window. opened in 2004. It focuses on simple, clean and traditional Japanese flavours with a menu that includes nigiri, maki, t-maki and ramen on Wednesdays. Sometimes, they also mix in Swedish flavours and ingredients, preferably locally produced, which are not usually used in Japanese cuisine.

Restaurant Lotus

Restaurant Lotus (swe) External link, opens in new window. is a popular spot for both lunch and dinner, offering dishes from three Asian cuisines: Mongolian cuisine with its barbecue, Thai cuisine, and Chinese cuisine. The food served here is always prepared from scratch using fresh vegetables, with a strong focus on high-quality and healthy ingredients. If you want to enjoy Lotus’s large and popular lunch buffet, make sure to arrive early–lines outside the restaurant often stretch down the street.

Umai City

Umai started out as a small sushi restaurant in Söndrum, eleven years ago. A lot has happened since then and today there are two restaurants after Umai City (swe) External link, opens in new window. was inaugurated in the autumn of 2018. It serves high-quality dishes in the form of Asian tapas, sushi, main courses and exciting poké bowls. In addition, the restaurant has a variety of Japanese beers and a well-composed assortment of wines, bubbly and drinks.

Spice ‘n Rice

Spice ‘n Rice (swe) External link, opens in new window. offers its guests an authentic Asian street food experience with freshly prepared dishes cooked in an open kitchen right after you place your order. The menu is inspired by Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, featuring a range of spice levels and different main ingredients to choose from. Of course, there are plenty of vegetarian options, and the menu is designed to suit both adults and kids.

Thai By Thai

At Thai By Thai (swe) External link, opens in new window., you’ll find well-prepared dishes with exciting spices and an authentic Thai touch that runs through the entire menu. The offerings range from classic Pad Thai and traditional Thai soups to stir-fried dishes and flavorful appetizers like spring rolls and dumplings. The idea is that it should taste just like it would if you ordered it in Thailand–while adding a clear Swedish twist, as all the meat and chicken served in the dishes are sourced from Swedish producers.

Bettans Bar

In the dreamy and beautiful Tylösand External link, opens in new window., right next to the hotel, you’ll find Bettans Bar External link, opens in new window.. Here, you can enjoy a stunning ocean view while ordering everything from seafood and sushi to Asian fusion with an exciting culinary twist. Innovative flavors meet artful dining experiences, and we promise you won’t be disappointed! Enjoy a sunny lunch outdoors or why not a romantic dinner at sunset? Keep in mind that Bettans Bar External link, opens in new window. is only open during the summer season.

Sushi Yama

Sushi isn’t just trendy, it’s delicious too. One of the largest sushi chains in the Nordics can be found right here in Halmstad. On one of the city’s most popular pedestrian streets, Storgatan, you can now enjoy authentic Japanese flavors at Sushi Yama (swe) External link, opens in new window.. Sushi, bowls, dumplings, or bao buns–and a wide selection of vegan options as well. If you’re bringing the kids along, there are great child-friendly dishes to try.