Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Chicago by diners

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September 2, 2025
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Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Chicago by diners

Asian food is having a moment. Nearly 3 in 4 United States counties have at least one Asian restaurant, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data as of March 2023. While those are mainly Chinese, Japanese, or Thai, diners are increasingly trying other cuisines from the continent. That's brought Korean, Indian, Vietnamese, and Filipino food to the forefront of diners' culinary explorations.

Asian flavor combinations tantalize diners' expanding palates with flavorful sauces and a variety of spices. Those who like to turn up the heat love the different ways each country infuses pepper and spice into its food, from Korean gochujang sauce to Vietnamese chilies and fiery Indian peppercorns. Other dishes like Filipino chicken adobo and Vietnamese pho all pack a savory punch of umami.

The use of fresh ingredients and fermented foods like miso and kimchi brings a healthy aspect to many Asian cuisines. Unique fruits such as kumquat and yuzu also expand the range of flavors restaurants can bring to foods and drinks.

Many diners also like Asian foods because of their fun factor, with Korean barbecue and Chinese hot pot dishes offering communal experiences.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Asian restaurants in the Chicago area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 6, 2025. Businesses were filtered to fall under at least one of these categories: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indian/Pakistani, Vietnamese, Filipino, Malaysian, Pan Asian, or Asian fusion.

Restaurants selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews, and within a 10-kilometer radius of Chicago were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included.

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Oliang

#30. Oliang

- Rating: 4.6/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2428 North Ashland Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Thai, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Chinatown

#29. Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Chinatown

- Rating: 4.6/5 (619 reviews)
- Address: 2105 South Jefferson St. Ste A Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Hot Pot, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Sushi By Bou - Lincoln Park

#28. Sushi By Bou - Lincoln Park

- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 1816 North Clark St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Shabu Plus Rotary Hot Pot - Chinatown

#27. Shabu Plus Rotary Hot Pot - Chinatown

- Rating: 4.6/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2131 South Archer Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Hot Pot, Japanese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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STR Sushi Taku Rotary

#26. STR Sushi Taku Rotary

- Rating: 4.6/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 935 West Webster Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Conveyor Belt Sushi, Ramen, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Bridgeport

#25. Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Bridgeport

- Rating: 4.6/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3207 South Halsted St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Hot Pot, Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Bhoomi Modern Indian Grill

#24. Bhoomi Modern Indian Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (160 reviews)
- Address: 15 West Washington St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Menya Goku By Ramen Wasabi

#23. Menya Goku By Ramen Wasabi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2207 West Montrose Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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SeoulSpice

#22. SeoulSpice

- Rating: 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 North Michigan Ave. Ste 100 Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Korean, Comfort Food, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Downtown

#21. Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Downtown

- Rating: 4.7/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 210 East Illinois St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Hot Pot, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Anna's Thai Kitchen

#20. Anna's Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1828 West Montrose Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Dhanteraz Indian Fusion

#19. Dhanteraz Indian Fusion

- Rating: 4.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 2116 West Roscoe St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Mk Noodle

#18. Mk Noodle

- Rating: 4.7/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3341 North Lincoln Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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Sunset Phở Caffe

#17. Sunset Phở Caffe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2856 North Clark St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Lounges, Vietnamese, Modern European
- Read more on Yelp

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Habrae

#16. Habrae

- Rating: 4.7/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7230 Madison St. Forest Park, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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Take a Bao Eats

#15. Take a Bao Eats

- Rating: 4.7/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 3517 North Spaulding Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Pan Asian
- Read more on Yelp

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Boba Burger

#14. Boba Burger

- Rating: 4.7/5 (876 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8530 Waukegan Road Morton Grove, Illinois
- Categories: Burgers, Asian Fusion, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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Chim Thai Cuisine

#13. Chim Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 3254 West Montrose Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Sayuri Sushi Bar

#12. Sayuri Sushi Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1553 West Devon Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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EuroAsia Restaurant

#11. EuroAsia Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 351 West Oak St. Floor 1 Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Pan Asian, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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Rudy's Ramen

#10. Rudy's Ramen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1146 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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Kim's Korean Cuisine and Sushi

#9. Kim's Korean Cuisine and Sushi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3422 North Broadway Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Korean, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Poke Poké

#8. Poke Poké

- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 West Madison St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Poke, Ramen, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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Eggs With Benefits

#7. Eggs With Benefits

- Rating: 4.8/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 6441 North Sheridan Road Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Wonder Chop

#6. Wonder Chop

- Rating: 4.8/5 (163 reviews)
- Address: 2418 West Fullerton Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Q Sushi Bar & Omakase

#5. Q Sushi Bar & Omakase

- Rating: 4.8/5 (121 reviews)
- Address: 4845 North Damen Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Papa Bop

#4. Papa Bop

- Rating: 4.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 1047 Chicago Ave. Unit B Evanston, Illinois
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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Kaze Sushi and Thai

#3. Kaze Sushi and Thai

- Rating: 4.8/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5957 West Belmont Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Aloha Wagon

#2. Aloha Wagon

- Rating: 4.8/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2023 South Western Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Filipino, Mexican, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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Fresh Sushi Chicago

#1. Fresh Sushi Chicago

- Rating: 4.8/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 3443 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 323 metros.

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