Quan Ngon Vietnamese Bistro

30701 Dequindre Rd., Madison Heights; 248-268-4310

This spot’s well-laid tables with generous cloth napkins and metal chopsticks, the six chandeliers, banquette, the graceful way the food is presented — all lift the heart. Besides Vietnam's famous bánh mì sandwiches, Quán Nem Ngon, which means "delicious small restaurant," offers three ways to order a hefty meal: soups, noodle salads, and protein served with noodles or rice, fried or not.

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Liang’s Barbecue

30953 Dequindre Rd., Madison Heights; 248-616-9616; liangs-oriental.edan.io

Located in one of Madison Heights' many strip malls that contain a variety of Asian eateries, the tradition of “whole beast cookery” is on display in the glossy whole hogs, ducks, and chickens hanging from hooks above the counter, and the chewy beef belly, intestines, and other offal simmering in gravy steam pans. Liang’s offers a refreshing impression of authenticity with its versatile array of Chinese dishes.

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Pho Que Huong

30820 John R Rd., Madison Heights; 248-588-0998

Que Huong's pho menu isn't too different from most in Madison Heights, but there are always some who are going to do it a little different or a little better, and this is one of those spots. While bánh mì and pho are excellent, you might've already tried both. The best parts of Que Huong's menu are the deeper cuts and the house specials — dishes with which your Midwestern taste buds might not be familiar.

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168 Asian Mart

32393 John R Rd., Madison Heights; 248-616-1689; 168asianmarket.com

Are you ready for an astonishing variety of good food and products paired with a space packed with amenities and sprinkled with some good old hustle and bustle? 168 Asian Mart comes equipped with a food court, a treats station complete with beautifully decorated cakes made-to-order, ice cream and a bubble tea stand with both creative and classic flavors (such as mango, and even cookies and cream), a vast meat selection, live seafood still swimming in the tank, aisles for hair care and beauty products, a houseware department with enough options to keep a busy restaurant fully equipped, a shipping center to send packages worldwide, and even an area for your landscaping and houseplant needs — plus, all the produce and products necessary to get your general grocery shopping or meal prepping done, too. It is a massive warehouse-like space after all.

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LC's Asian Kitchen

29070 N. Campbell Rd., Madison Heights; 248-584-2505; lcsasiankitchenmi.com

This family-owned spot serves traditional Chinese cuisine, as well as some popular Thai dishes. LC's Asian Kitchen is known for their cozy atmosphere, deep fried pepper squid and vegetarian options like the ma po tofu, they also have an extensive menu with classic combination platters, beef, pork, and chicken dishes.

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Chen's Noodles

30491 John R Rd., Madison Heights; 248-588-7823; chens-noodle.business.site

One of the newer restaurants to enter the Madison Heights Asian food scene, Chen's Noodles offers Cantonese cuisine like shrimp wonton soup, steamed rice rolls, lo-mein, congee, ma po tofu, goji chicken, sweet and sour pork, and more.

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Ph? Tài

30577 Dequindre Rd., Madison Heights; 248-397-8333

This family-restaurant offers fresh Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Pho is, of course, a highlight of Pho Tai’s menu and comes in steak, brisket, chicken, seafood, and vegan varieties, and packs a punch with the flavorful broth and fresh ingredients.

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Sushi Gallery

1449 W. 14 Mile Rd., Madison Heights; 248-291-5987; sushigallerymi.weebly.com

Sushi lovers might pass this unassuming sushi spot because not only is it in a strip mall but it's nestled in a hard-to-see corner next to a credit union. Well, thanks to their large rolls, affordable prices, and unpretentious atmosphere are sure to put Sushi Gallery on your personal dining map for good. They have non-sushi entrees, too, like bibimbap, spicy pork, bulgogi, chicken katsu, udon, and ramen dishes.

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TJ's Shanghai Dumplings

27312 John R Rd., Madison Heights; 248-586-9588; tjs-shanghai-dumplings.business.site

You might quite literally pass this unassuming family-owned dumpling spot because of its location and outdated signage but you'll stop passing it once you dive into their selection of affordable traditional dumplings, scallion pancakes, crab rangoon, and noodle dishes.

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Sunrise Thai

28921 John R Rd., Madison Heights; 248-543-1961; sarasarovart.wixsite.com/sunrisethai/our-menu

This small spot has a big menu filled with even bigger flavor. Sunrise Thai covers all bases with its traditional Thai menu, which features noodle and rice dishes, soups, seafood, and popular entrees, like Pad Thai.

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