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Lincoln's best Asian, African and South/Central American restaurants

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Alert Top Story Editor's Pick

Lincoln's best Asian, African and South/Central American restaurants

• Lincoln Journal Star
• Jan 19, 2022
• Jan 19, 2022 Updated May 23, 2023
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Journal Star writers cobbled together this list of the city's top restaurants that serve Asian, African and South/Central American cuisine.

For those interested in methodology, we each nominated our favorite places, with the top overall picks appearing on all or almost all of our lists, then negotiated as best we could on the final rankings.

1. The Oven

The Oven isn't just Lincoln's best international restaurant, it's also one of the best restaurants in Nebraska.

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1. The Oven

The Oven, simply, is one of Nebraska’s premiere restaurants.

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2. Stur 22 Caribbean and African Kitchen

Stur 22 offers Caribbean and West African fare.

ERIC GREGORY, Journal Star file photo

2. Stur 22 Caribbean and African Kitchen

Potentially the best restaurant to open in Lincoln in the past few years, Stur 22 offers a unique dining experience with a menu that is small but fantastic.

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3. Pho Nguyenn

Pho Nguyenn seems to be Lincoln's favorite spot for Vietnamese noodle soup.

Journal Star file photo

3. Pho Nguyenn

Lincoln has its fair share of Vietnamese restaurants, but there seems to be just one where most diners go for pho — that’s Pho Nguyenn on North 27th Street. Family-owned since 2002, the strip-mall restaurant draws folks from all over town for the steaming hot, noodle soup.

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4. Blue Orchid

Best Asian restaurant: Blue Orchid, 129 N. 10th St.

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4. Blue Orchid

This downtown Thai restaurant has it all — ambiance, authenticity and dishes diners can count on to deliver a consistent taste time after time. Open for lunch and dinner, Blue Orchid’s menu is versatile and flavorful with plenty of options for both meat-eaters and vegetarians.

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5. El Chaparro

El Chaparro packs a wide-ranging menu into its tiny location on South 13th Street.

Journal Star file photo

5. El Chaparro

In a city increasingly filled with Mexican restaurants, El Chaparro stands out for what it isn’t. It’s not an upscale fusion of Mexican and fine-dining fare. And it’s sure not fast food. Rather, it’s an unassuming spot that reminds me of places that used to be found all over Austin, Texas, but are rapidly disappearing due to gentrification.

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6. Mr. Hui's

Mr. Hui's opened its second location in 2014.

FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo

6. Mr. Hui's

A while back, I joined a group at Mr. Hui’s for a post-art-opening meal. With at least a dozen dishes on the table, we got a wide-ranging sampling of the Chinese restaurant’s offerings — and this reaction from dyed-in-the-wool New Yorkers: "This is better Chinese than we can get in New York.”

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7. Vung Tau

Spring rolls and Bun Dac Biet Vermicelli with grilled pork, fried shrimp and egg rolls are among the favorites at Vung Tau Restaurant.

Journal Star file photo

7. Vung Tau

Yes, our top 10 list includes two Vietnamese restaurants within a few blocks of each other. Lincoln's offerings are that good.

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8. Blue Sushi Sake Grill

A platter of assorted nigiri, sashimi and specialty maki shown with a pair of samari saketinis is available at Blue Sushi Sake Grill.

Journal Star file photo

8. Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Omaha-based sushi chain Blue's menu is well-executed from top to bottom, packed with variety, and friendly to diners of all culinary stripes, restrictions and inclinations. Its Lincoln location in the Haymarket boasts a laid-back yet contemporary vibe that makes it a great place for a date or night out with friends before a show at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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9. Issara

LINCOLN, NEB. - 11/20/2018- Galbi, Korean ribs at Issara Modern Asian Cuisine on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, in southwest Lincoln. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

9. Issara

If you've somehow eaten through the menu at Blue Orchid, or want something slightly different, check out its sister restaurant, Issara.

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10. Lan House

Lanzhou beef noodles soup features hand-pulled noodles, beef broth and sliced beef at Lan House, 1226 P St. Read the review here. 

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

10. Lan House

Lan House is the only authentic Lanzhou noodle shop in the Midwest. That means it hand-pulls the noodles used in its delicious, primarily beef-infused soups. Get the spicy version, which is the true way it is served in the northwest Chinese city of Lanzhou.

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11. Copal Progressive Mexican Cuisine

Apple Habanero salsa and fresh tortilla chips with signature cocktails Copal Margarita, Princess Donaji and Cucumber Jalapeno are served at Copal.

Journal Star file photo

11. Copal Progressive Mexican Cuisine

Grandma wants to eat someplace nice. Your husband wants a glass of wine. And you want tacos. Where do you dine? Here's your answer.

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12. Blessings Thai

Red curry at Blessing Thai Restaurant, 4451 N. 26th St.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, Journal Star

12. Blessings Thai

More Thai, this one out north in a strip mall where parking is plentiful.

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13. Banhwich Cafe

Banhwich Cafe, 940 N. 26th St., is a popular Vietnamese/Asian Fusion place in north Lincoln offering 17 styles of sandwiches.

Journal Star file photo

13. Banhwich Cafe

Order at the counter and be ready for a messy Vietnamese banh mi sandwich at your table in this popular lunch and dinner stop in the heart of Lincoln.

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