9 Best Contemporary Asian Restaurants In Highland Park

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1. Jimoto

4.7

Exceptional(174)

$$$$

• Contemporary Asian • Winnetka

Booked 11 times today

We always love dining at Jimoto, and highly recommend!!

2. Tokio Pub

4.3

Awesome(1518)

$$$$

• Contemporary Asian • Schaumburg

Booked 5 times today

Delicious, comfortable and a great place to sit and enjoy!

A photo of Madame Puff's Thai Bistro restaurant

3. Madame Puff's Thai Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(74)

$$$$

• Contemporary Asian • Lincoln Square

Booked 2 times today

Had a great time at the launch on October 6 2026 of a new music event sponsored by Sharon A. Johnson, Furious Styles. Featured artists were amazing--DJ and live drummer, and had the crowd dancing. The restaurant has a gorgeous artistic, secret garden vibe, food is creative, beautifully presented, and staff is attentive. Highly recommend, and go with friends. Word is they'll be holding this event on the first and third Tuesdays of every month.

4. Serai

4.5

Awesome(198)

$$$$

• Contemporary Asian • Logan Square

My husband and I tried Serai for the first time this week. The food and service were absolutely top-notch. This is not your typical spicy, street Thai food. Some dishes do offer zip, but this chef is all about nuanced flavor and texture combinations. I had the wild mushrooms in a coconut lemongrass curry = YUM! My husband had the garlic shrimp, also delicious. The cocktails are out-of-this world. Do yourself a favor, and take your sweetheart here for a special occasion. We will be back with friends and family soon! They have a separate room that looks like it will seat 20-25. I would love to see them add some local artists' work to their walls and work on consider playing some more interesting music. I would love to hear our talented local bands! Whiskey Thief, The Monarch, and The Whirling Tiger are just three of the venues showcasing a variety of talented locals with a range of genres.