Best restaurants for 8 cuisines in Modesto

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December 22, 2023
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Best restaurants for 8 cuisines in Modesto

America is often described as a melting pot, a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form new customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear. For many cultures, a major part of their identity is food.

Walk down any main street in the United States and you're likely to see the cuisines of many countries—despite being nowhere near each other on the globe—sitting side by side. You could start in Egypt with some falafel, get a taste of Taiwan with a cup of bubble tea next door, pick up a side of fries at an old-fashioned American diner down the block, and finish it off with sopaipillas from the Mexican restaurant in town.

Of course, we all have our favorite dishes—a juicy cheeseburger from a local pub, a savory bowl of tempura udon at a beloved Japanese restaurant, or some chicken tikka masala from your nearby Indian spot. But maybe you're looking to get out of your comfort zone a little, whether to try a different restaurant that serves your favorite food or to taste a new type of cuisine entirely.

To help point you in the right direction, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Modesto area using data from Yelp for various cuisines: American, Chinese, Cuban, Greek, Indian/Pakistani, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Thai, and Vietnamese. Data is as of July 13, 2025. Businesses were 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 50 reviews, and within a 10-kilometer radius of Modesto, were considered.

Read on to find out if your favorite restaurant made the cut and to get inspired for your next dinner out.

1 / 8
Twin Rivers Saloon

American: Twin Rivers Saloon

- Rating: 4.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7000 Maze Blvd Modesto, CA 95358
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

2 / 8
Gia Lai Restaurant

Chinese: Gia Lai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 950 Oakdale Rd Modesto, CA 95355
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

3 / 8
Heaven's Kitchen

Indian: Heaven's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 3401 Dale Rd Modesto, CA 95356
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

4 / 8
Braulio's Bistro

Italian: Braulio's Bistro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 621 9th St Modesto, CA 95354
- Categories: Italian, Food Trucks, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

5 / 8
Modesto Sukiyaki

Japanese: Modesto Sukiyaki

- Rating: 4.4/5 (466 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3507 Tully Rd Ste 130 Modesto, CA 95356
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

6 / 8
Taquizas Garcia

Mexican: Taquizas Garcia

- Rating: 4.9/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Modesto, CA 95350
- Categories: Tacos, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

7 / 8
Thailand Restaurant

Thai: Thailand Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (369 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 950 10th St Ste 17 Modesto, CA 95354
- Categories: Thai, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

8 / 8
Viet Noodles Xpress

Vietnamese: Viet Noodles Xpress

- Rating: 4.2/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2400 Coffee Rd Ste H Modesto, CA 95355
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 284 metros.

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