Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Modesto 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 Modesto 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 Modesto 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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Konfucious Eats

1 / 30

#30. Konfucious Eats

- Rating: 4.1/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 McHenry Ave. 66 1/2 Modesto, California
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Phoenix Noodle House

2 / 30

#29. Phoenix Noodle House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (669 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1222 H St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Thai House

3 / 30

#28. Thai House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (499 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3430 Tully Road Ste 2 Modesto, California
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Cora at Roseburg Square

4 / 30

#27. Cora at Roseburg Square

- Rating: 4.1/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 825 West Roseburg Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Spanish, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

Tandoori Masala

5 / 30

#26. Tandoori Masala

- Rating: 4.1/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 3900 Pelandale Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Ramen 101

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#25. Ramen 101

- Rating: 4.1/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3848 McHenry Ave. Ste 310 Modesto, California
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Lucky House Restaurant

7 / 30

#24. Lucky House Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2730 Patterson Road Riverbank, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Masumi Japanese Restaurant

8 / 30

#23. Masumi Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (400 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1140 Colony Road Ste 110 Ripon, California
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Le Saigon

9 / 30

#22. Le Saigon

- Rating: 4.2/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1645 West Orangeburg Ave. Modesto, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Vietnamese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Viet Noodles Xpress

10 / 30

#21. Viet Noodles Xpress

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

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Tandoori Flame

11 / 30

#20. Tandoori Flame

- Rating: 4.2/5 (112 reviews)
- Address: 907 10th St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Indian, Desserts, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

Thaiburi

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#19. Thaiburi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3900 Pelandale Ave. Ste 155 Modesto, California
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Okawa Sushi & Grill

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#18. Okawa Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 Oakdale Road Ste 600 Modesto, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Bamboo House

14 / 30

#17. Bamboo House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4525 Broadway Ste B Salida, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Mei Wei Chinese Restaurant

15 / 30

#16. Mei Wei Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (355 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2900 Standiford Ave. Ste 11 Modesto, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Filipino Corner by JrAilaM's

16 / 30

#15. Filipino Corner by JrAilaM's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1545 Tully Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

Tokyo Express

17 / 30

#14. Tokyo Express

- Rating: 4.3/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1026 J St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Blú Lotus Lao & Thai Restaurant

18 / 30

#13. Blú Lotus Lao & Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3641 Mitchell Road Ste F Ceres, California
- Categories: Laotian, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Mother India Cuisine

19 / 30

#12. Mother India Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1778 Mitchell Road Ste 207 Ceres, California
- Categories: Indian, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Thailand Restaurant

20 / 30

#11. Thailand Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 950 10th St. Ste 17 Modesto, California
- Categories: Thai, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Modesto Sukiyaki

21 / 30

#10. Modesto Sukiyaki

- Rating: 4.4/5 (468 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3507 Tully Road Ste 130 Modesto, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Southeast Asia Grill

22 / 30

#9. Southeast Asia Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 2037 Tully Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Cambodian, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Indian Grocery and Chaat

23 / 30

#8. Indian Grocery and Chaat

- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3600 Sisk Road Ste 1a Modesto, California
- Categories: Indian, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

East Meats West

24 / 30

#7. East Meats West

- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 1936 East F St. Oakdale, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pan Asian, New American
- Read more on Yelp

Gia Lai Restaurant

25 / 30

#6. Gia Lai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 950 Oakdale Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Delight Indian cuisine

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#5. Delight Indian cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1290 West colony Road Ste 110 Ripon, California
- Categories: Indian, Vegan, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Naan N Oven

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#4. Naan N Oven

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 4925 Sisk Road Ste F Salida, California
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Sizzlin' Masala

28 / 30

#3. Sizzlin' Masala

- Rating: 4.7/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3230 Dale Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Indian, Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Kua Lao Thai Kitchen

29 / 30

#2. Kua Lao Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 411 H St. Modesto, California
- Categories: Laotian, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Heaven's Kitchen

30 / 30

#1. Heaven's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 3401 Dale Road Modesto, California
- Categories: Indian
- 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.