Restaurant Asia Skagen Frederikshavn

Good sushi. The China box was a bit disappointing.

**Visit:** July 31, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. The restaurant has mixed opinions. Especially in the Facebook group *Skagen*, there are both very positive and very critical opinions from locals, and tourists from many different countries have given very different reviews. Before my visit, I therefore decided to investigate the restaurant more closely. I read reviews on Trustpilot, Tripadvisor, Facebook and Google Reviews, which together amount to around 477 reviews. After reading them, I therefore arrived with some skepticism – especially about how the staff would handle the guests, and whether the many negative reviews would be noticeable during the visit. ## The food The hot dishes generally tasted really good. Several of the dishes were influenced by the classic Chinese cuisine **椒盐 (jiāoyán)** – the well-known combination of salt and pepper, which originates from the Guangdong province and Hong Kong. Of course, one can discuss how much the dishes are adapted to Danish taste buds. All the hot dishes were at the correct serving temperature, and I had no problems with the quality. ## Sushi The only area where I think the restaurant could improve is the presentation of the sushi buffet. Here it seems as if more emphasis has been placed on quantity than on presentation. The sushi itself tasted quite good, but the buffet appeared a bit messy and therefore less inviting. Restaurant Asia serves, among other things: * Sushi with tempura chicken * Sushi with tempura shrimp These varieties do not contain raw fish, but deep-fried ingredients. In Japanese restaurants, this type of sushi is often prepared in advance and served cold, which is completely normal. In many Chinese restaurants, on the other hand, it is often prepared together with the hot kitchen, where it can be served warm when ordered. Therefore, guests should be aware of the difference between classic sushi with raw fish and tempura sushi, which is a completely different type of sushi. ## Constructive criticism The Mongolian BBQ could also be explained better. Many guests who are unfamiliar with the concept may mistakenly believe that the food is cold or unfinished. A brief explanation in both Danish and English would likely prevent many misunderstandings and thus also a number of negative reviews. In addition, the restaurant could consider: * Clearer signage at the Mongolian BBQ. * Visible hand sanitizer dispensers on both sides of the buffet. * Turning or stirring rice, noodles, and the like a little more often to give the buffet a more inviting look. This is not a requirement, but it improves the overall impression. ## My rating ### Food – 5/5 The temperature of both hot and cold dishes was correct. Fish, shellfish, and raw materials seemed fresh, and the sushi tasted fine without any comments. ### Hygiene – 5/5 The staff cleaned continuously during the visit, without it seeming disruptive. The restaurant generally appeared clean and well-maintained. ### Staff – 4/5 The staff was busy. Some were very smiling, while others were more focused on their work tasks. However, I did not experience any bad service or rude treatment. ### Drinks – 4/5 Water is not free, which foreign tourists should be aware of. However, this is common practice at many restaurants in Denmark. ### Buffet rules – 5/5 As in most Chinese restaurants, the entire party chooses either buffet or à la carte. This is a normal rule and nothing special for Restaurant Asia. ## Overall rating **⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4 out of 5)** After my visit, I must say that I did not experience the serious problems described by several reviews. The food was well-cooked, the temperature was correct, the hygiene was good, and the service was completely acceptable. Therefore, I have difficulty recognizing the restaurant's bad reputation. The inspection reports from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration do not indicate any problems either. I believe that some of the criticism may be due to misunderstandings about the Mongolian BBQ and the different types of sushi. Overall, I had a good experience and would have no problem recommending the restaurant to others.

Many different dishes, fresh and well prepared

A nice place and buffer with many different options of food. And dessert, ice cream and cake. Fruit in many varieties. A good place to visit. Smiling and friendly staff.

Super place, lovely owners, top food and great service

Good buffet. Good flavors that suit most people.

Buffet tastes good and service is good!

Cozy and delicious place, but it's a shame that the food had been sitting out for too long and wasn't fresh and hot.

Evening buffet. Good selection. Mongolian grill