Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn 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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New China

1 / 30

#30. New China

- Rating: 2.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 819 East Glenn Ave. Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Wok 'n Roll Restaurant and Bar

2 / 30

#29. Wok 'n Roll Restaurant and Bar

- Rating: 3.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 814 Geneva St. Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Fuji Sushi Bar

3 / 30

#28. Fuji Sushi Bar

- Rating: 3.1/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1499 South College St. Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

China Garden

4 / 30

#27. China Garden

- Rating: 3.2/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1888 Ogletree Road Ste 120 Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Mikata

5 / 30

#26. Mikata

- Rating: 3.2/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 323 Airport Road Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Panda

6 / 30

#25. Panda

- Rating: 3.4/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1619 South College St. Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Mandarin House Chinese

7 / 30

#24. Mandarin House Chinese

- Rating: 3.4/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3800 Pepperell Pkwy Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

China Palace

8 / 30

#23. China Palace

- Rating: 3.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2450 Martin Luther King Drive Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Ming House

9 / 30

#22. Ming House

- Rating: 3.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2021 South College St. Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Kabuki Japanese Steak House

10 / 30

#21. Kabuki Japanese Steak House

- Rating: 3.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 2496 Enterprise Drive Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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East Sea Fishery

11 / 30

#20. East Sea Fishery

- Rating: 3.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1100 South College St. Ste 109 Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Japanese, Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Naruto Cafe

12 / 30

#19. Naruto Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1445 South College St. Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Korean, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Taste of Asia

13 / 30

#18. Taste of Asia

- Rating: 3.9/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3750 Pepperell Pkwy Asian Supermarket Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Beyond the Wok

14 / 30

#17. Beyond the Wok

- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 339 South College St. Ste F Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Zen Steak Sushi

15 / 30

#16. Zen Steak Sushi

- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 2820 Pepperell Pkwy Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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Pho Lee

16 / 30

#15. Pho Lee

- Rating: 4.0/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 756 East Glenn Ave. Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

No 1 Restaurant

17 / 30

#14. No 1 Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1451 Foxrun Pkwy Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese, New American, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Gohyang Garden Korean Restaurant

18 / 30

#13. Gohyang Garden Korean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 816 Columbus Pkwy Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Jin Korean Restraunt

19 / 30

#12. Jin Korean Restraunt

- Rating: 4.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2055 East University Drive Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Sushiya Japanese Restaurant

20 / 30

#11. Sushiya Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2319 Bent Creek Road Ste 300 Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Poke
- Read more on Yelp

Savanh Thai Kitchen

21 / 30

#10. Savanh Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1750 Opelika Road Ste B Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Umami Auburn

22 / 30

#9. Umami Auburn

- Rating: 4.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 2319 Bent Creek Road Ste 400 Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Seafood, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Mk's Asian Kitchen

23 / 30

#8. Mk's Asian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2490 Enterprise Drive Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Takoyaki Restaurant

24 / 30

#7. Takoyaki Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 2025 Interstate Drive Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Chickchickporkpork Grill

25 / 30

#6. Chickchickporkpork Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3810 Pepperell Pkwy 1 Ste 1 Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Dumps Like A Truck

26 / 30

#5. Dumps Like A Truck

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 127 West Magnolia Ave. Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

The Irritable Bao

27 / 30

#4. The Irritable Bao

- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 127 East Magnolia Ave. Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese, Gluten-Free, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Bistro

28 / 30

#3. Sushi Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1888 Ogletree Road Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Lucky Pot

29 / 30

#2. Lucky Pot

- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1780 Opelika Road Ste 103 Auburn, Alabama
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp

POKEMEN

30 / 30

#1. POKEMEN

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2701 Frederick Road Ste 201 Opelika, Alabama
- Categories: Poke, Ramen, Hawaiian
- 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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