Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith 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.

Golden Wok

1 / 25

#25. Golden Wok

- Rating: 2.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2308 Fayetteville Road Ste 500 Van Buren, Arkansas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Fuji Japanese Steakhouse

2 / 25

#24. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.1/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3600 Massard Road Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

3 / 25

#23. Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.2/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 North Greenwood Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Smile Bull

4 / 25

#22. Smile Bull

- Rating: 3.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9009 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Asuka Sushi & Hibatchi

5 / 25

#21. Asuka Sushi & Hibatchi

- Rating: 3.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4720 Towson Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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Ninja Japanese Express

6 / 25

#20. Ninja Japanese Express

- Rating: 3.6/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5612 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Teppanyaki, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Shogun Peking Palace

7 / 25

#19. Shogun Peking Palace

- Rating: 3.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5819 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Green Papaya

8 / 25

#18. Green Papaya

- Rating: 3.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4412 Grand Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

Saku Saku: Hibachi & Sushi On Wheels

9 / 25

#17. Saku Saku: Hibachi & Sushi On Wheels

- Rating: 3.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1408 Fayetteville Road Van Buren, Arkansas
- Categories: Japanese, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Curry

10 / 25

#16. Thai Curry

- Rating: 3.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 912 Garrison Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Saga

11 / 25

#15. Saga

- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4900 Rogers Ave. Ste 103J Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Fried Rice

12 / 25

#14. Fried Rice

- Rating: 4.1/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3758 Midland Blvd. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Asian Bistro

13 / 25

#13. Asian Bistro

- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2503 Market Trace Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Green Papaya

14 / 25

#12. Green Papaya

- Rating: 4.1/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6301 Hwy 271 Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Vegetarian, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho King

15 / 25

#11. Pho King

- Rating: 4.2/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1217 South Waldron Road Ste C&D Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Hoang

16 / 25

#10. Pho Hoang

- Rating: 4.2/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2111 Grand Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Vietnam Restaurant

17 / 25

#9. Pho Vietnam Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2214 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

R & R's Curry Express

18 / 25

#8. R & R's Curry Express

- Rating: 4.3/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1525 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Pad Thai

19 / 25

#7. Pad Thai

- Rating: 4.4/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7803 Rogers Ave. Ste B Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Curry

20 / 25

#6. Thai Curry

- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 518 North Plaza Court Van Buren, Arkansas
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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Tassanee's Thai Cuisine

21 / 25

#5. Tassanee's Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1611 Dodson Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Diamond Head Restaurant 2

22 / 25

#4. Diamond Head Restaurant 2

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1901 Midland Blvd. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese, American
- Read more on Yelp

Asian Cafe

23 / 25

#3. Asian Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 7110 Rogers Ave. Ste 112 Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Asian Kitchen Express

24 / 25

#2. Asian Kitchen Express

- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 3842 Midland Blvd. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Cao Noodle House

25 / 25

#1. Pho Cao Noodle House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 727 Fayetteville Road Van Buren, Arkansas
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Noodles, Vietnamese
- 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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