Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Topeka by diners

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September 2, 2025
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Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Topeka 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 Topeka 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 Topeka 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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Ling's Café

#18. Ling's Café

- Rating: 2.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2024 North Topeka Blvd. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Panda Kitchen

#17. Panda Kitchen

- Rating: 2.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5826 Southwest 21st St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Buffets, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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China Express

#16. China Express

- Rating: 2.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 514 Southwest 10th Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Kiku Japanese Steak House

#15. Kiku Japanese Steak House

- Rating: 3.2/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5331 Southwest 22nd Place Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Golden Dragon

#14. Golden Dragon

- Rating: 3.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 South Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Oriental Express

#13. Oriental Express

- Rating: 3.5/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5954 Southwest 29th St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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China Pavilion

#12. China Pavilion

- Rating: 3.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5348 Southwest 17th St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Hong Kong

#11. Hong Kong

- Rating: 3.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1835 Northwest Topeka Blvd. Ste 191 Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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Cryster Asian Diner

#10. Cryster Asian Diner

- Rating: 3.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4731 Northwest Hunters Ridge Cir Ste A Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Diners, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Ling's Bistro

#9. Ling's Bistro

- Rating: 3.9/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1550 Southwest Wanamaker Road Ste 100A Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Yuki Restaurant of Japan

#8. Yuki Restaurant of Japan

- Rating: 4.1/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5632 Southwest 29th St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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Globe Indian Cuisine

#7. Globe Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 Southeast 10th Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Tuptim Thai

#6. Tuptim Thai

- Rating: 4.2/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 Southwest 29th St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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Wok & Grill

#5. Wok & Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 Southwest 29th St. Ste U Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Thai Table

#4. Thai Table

- Rating: 4.2/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2222 Southwest Washburn Ave. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Monsoon Grill

#3. Monsoon Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2040 Southwest Wanamaker Road Ste 104 Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Indian Bistro

#2. Indian Bistro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 2919 Southwest Wanamaker Road Ste A Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Jong's Thai Kitchen

#1. Jong's Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 Southwest 12th St. Topeka, Kansas
- Categories: Thai
- 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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