Asia Ristorante Sushi

When people ask me about food in Italy I say “pasta/pizza” so I was really pleased to find this place today. We had chicken curry and sweet and sour chicken with one portion of rice because I can’t eat much, we even left a little rice. Absolutely delicious and freshly cooked, the best sweet and sour I’ve ever had. The staff were very polite and attentive and the place was spotless. My husband is not too keen on eating out because he’s so fussy, but he said he’d eat there again, so I’m trying the sushi before we leave Venice. That’s a 10 out of 10 from him. By the way, contrary to people saying it’s expensive, we had two beers with the food and only paid 35 euros - I’d call that cheap.

During my recent trip to Venice, I had the pleasure of dining at Ristorante Sushi Venezia - Orient Express, located conveniently near Rio Terà Lista di Spagna. It was a refreshing blend of Asian cuisine that offered both sushi and Chinese-inspired dishes. I started with the Pollo Agrodolce (sweet and sour chicken), which was crispy, with a nice balance of sweet and tangy flavors, paired with fresh vegetables and pineapple. The portion was generous, making it a satisfying dish for a main course. Next, I had a selection of sushi and sashimi, focusing mainly on the salmon dishes. The Nigiri Salmone was fresh and buttery, and the Temaki Salmone (hand roll) had a delightful crunch, wrapped perfectly in seaweed. The Tataki di Salmone, lightly seared and served with sesame seeds, was another standout dish—flavorful and beautifully presented on a bed of fresh arugula. In terms of service, the staff was attentive and friendly. I appreciated the promptness of the food delivery and the cleanliness of the establishment. Overall, for a total of €35, the meal was well worth the price considering the quality of the food and the location in the heart of Venice. If you’re in the mood for sushi or a fusion of Asian flavors, this restaurant is a must-visit.

Don't listen to the negative reviews. Their idea of good Chinese food is Master Wok at the mall.... These people think Oliver Garden is real Italian food (until they came here). Also, they bring the number rating down from what it should be for anyone that knows real Chinese food. Anyway, we were curious what Chinese food would be in Italy and joked about going. We had time before our train and ordered the fried rice of Asia (that's what it's called) and beef lomein to go to see how it was. Both were very good and very fresh. It was on the upper end of Chinese food I've had including some higher end places and Chinatown at home. For the complaints about it being expensive, for this level of quality it is actually cheap and for Chinese food in general it is fairly priced especially knowing this is in Italy and they give you good portions. This is not the quality of your corner Chinese restaurant with general tso's chicken and mediocre fried rice but the quality of a higher end Chinese restaurant using higher quality ingredients. The meat, eggs, vegetables, rice and noodles were very fresh and tender and it had a good balance of flavor. Last, the staff I met were very polite, friendly and prompt, but I only had take out. Overall, go get Chinese food in Italy as it gets a big green light.

The staff were very helpful, friendly, and accommodating, translating menu items and helping to recommend dishes and adapt them to our taste. The "riso nero con frutti di mare e mais" in particular was a delight, with a great yet unique flavour, and we had to order a second helping of it. The noodle dishes we ordered were also lovely. There were not many Asian restaurants that we spotted through our time in Venice, but this is one I would definitely recommend. The pricing is also very reasonable.