Ethnic food abounds in the region with authentic Chinese, including dim sum at lunch at Ginger Bistro in Fort Myers; Viet Village in south Fort Myers; Origami, which offers sushi and Korean fare in Fort Myers; and Maks Asian Kitchen, which was opened in 2019 by a pair of brothers who have long been favorite with sushi lovers in these parts. Ember Korean Steakhouse has top-notch sushi as well as tables where guests can grill their meat at the table. For Thai food, two generations of one family have been serving it at Siam Hut.

There is no shortage of restaurants in Fort Myers but there are very few serving traditional Chinese fare. Ginger Bistro not only sets the bar high for this area, but makes it affordable to try a variety of dishes, especially with the wide selection available for dim sum, perfect for homestyle eating so are the whole ducks, slow roasting behind a wall of glass; don't be embarrassed if you start salivating. The pork belly is so popular, it often sells out.

It might be the most magnificent sight — slabs of pork belly and ribs and whole ducks dangling from meat hooks as they slowly roast behind a pane of glass. Look closely and you'll see rivulets of fat slowly, mesmerizingly tracing paths down the sides of each piece. You'll feel awkward for gawking as long as you do, until you see every other party that comes into Ginger Bistro do the same.

Ginger Bistro is a Modern, high-ceilinged Chinese restaurant specializing in dim sum and stir-fry. They also offer BBQ classes for those who want to get up close with their food!. Ginger Bistro is an innovative, award-winning restaurant that specializes in traditional Chinese cuisine and has become the premier location for those looking to experience authentic flavors.

If looking for a Chinese restaurants in Fort Myers head to Ginger Bistro. Ginger Bistro provides a traditional and authentic Chinese menu as well as Hong Kong style BBQ and Dim Sum. You can try the Dim Sum Platter with 10 pieces of dim sum, scallion pancakes, salt and pepper calamari, wings or eggplant or the pork soup buns and spring rolls for appetizers.

For noodle soups from a different part of Asia, there's Ginger Bistro, which has locations in Fort Myers and Cape Coral. The restaurant is prized for its Hong Kong-style dim sum, but buried in its lengthy menu you'll find a trio of noodle soups that are equally satisfying. The one with tofu and egg noodles in a spicy broth blew me away one evening.

Daily dim sum and Chinese barbecue is a lunchtime treat at this authentic, contemporary cafe. Choose from a selection of buns, shumai, pan-fried or steamed dumplings, pancakes, and more. The lunch menu also offers reasonably priced main courses, including plates of barbecue duck and pork belly.