Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Salinas 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 Salinas 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 Salinas 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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Mr Noodles

1 / 30

#30. Mr Noodles

- Rating: 3.6/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1176 South Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Pho #1 Noodle House

2 / 30

#29. Pho #1 Noodle House

- Rating: 3.6/5 (127 reviews)
- Address: 1818 North Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Ichiban Sushi

3 / 30

#28. Ichiban Sushi

- Rating: 3.7/5 (373 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17567 Vierra Canyon Road Ste A13 Prunedale, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

China One

4 / 30

#27. China One

- Rating: 3.7/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1909 Natividad Road Salinas, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Fujiyama

5 / 30

#26. Fujiyama

- Rating: 3.8/5 (345 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 North Davis Road Salinas, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Dynasty Court

6 / 30

#25. Dynasty Court

- Rating: 3.9/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1558 North Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Samurai

7 / 30

#24. Samurai

- Rating: 3.9/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 983 North Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Taste Of Thai Fusion

8 / 30

#23. Taste Of Thai Fusion

- Rating: 3.9/5 (125 reviews)
- Address: 1136 South Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Thai, Seafood, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Daruma

9 / 30

#22. Sushi Daruma

- Rating: 3.9/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 216 Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

China Center Restaurant

10 / 30

#21. China Center Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1453 North Main St. Alvin Square Shopping Center Salinas, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Mandarin Garden

11 / 30

#20. Mandarin Garden

- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 925 North Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Jim's Restaurant

12 / 30

#19. Jim's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8069 San Miguel Canyon Road Prunedale, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Saigon Noodles

13 / 30

#18. Saigon Noodles

- Rating: 4.0/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1447 North Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Dim Sum Inn

14 / 30

#17. Dim Sum Inn

- Rating: 4.0/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1938 North Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Dim Sum, Soup, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Ginger Thai Kitchen

15 / 30

#16. Ginger Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1104 South Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Noodle House

16 / 30

#15. Noodle House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1022 North Davis Road Salinas, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

The Choke Coach

17 / 30

#14. The Choke Coach

- Rating: 4.1/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 460 Nashua Road Salinas, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Filipino, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Eagle Restaurant

18 / 30

#13. Eagle Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (333 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26 West Alisal St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Golden China

19 / 30

#12. Golden China

- Rating: 4.2/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1250 North Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Camalig Filipino Cuisine

20 / 30

#11. Camalig Filipino Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 190 East Laurel Drive Salinas, California
- Categories: Filipino, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

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Hanabi Japanese Restaurant

21 / 30

#10. Hanabi Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11276 Merritt St. Castroville, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Lemongrass

22 / 30

#9. Lemongrass

- Rating: 4.3/5 (520 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 413 Moss Landing Road Moss Landing, California
- Categories: Thai, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Cantonese Express Food

23 / 30

#8. Cantonese Express Food

- Rating: 4.3/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 928 Park Row Salinas, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Avatar Indian Grill

24 / 30

#7. Avatar Indian Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (615 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1568 Constitution Blvd. Salinas, California
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

La Gran Diabla

25 / 30

#6. La Gran Diabla

- Rating: 4.4/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 131 Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Japanese, Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Asian Kitchen 1

26 / 30

#5. Asian Kitchen 1

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 17591 Vierra Canyon Road Prunedale, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Thanh Loi Noodles

27 / 30

#4. Thanh Loi Noodles

- Rating: 4.6/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1940 North Main St. Salinas, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Certified Philly's

28 / 30

#3. Certified Philly's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1544 North Sanborn Road Salinas, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Seafood, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Khao San Thai Kitchen

29 / 30

#2. Khao San Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1255 North Davis Road Salinas, California
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

KB Chicken

30 / 30

#1. KB Chicken

- Rating: 4.8/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17561 Vierra Canyon Road Unit A-10 Prunedale, California
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean, Barbecue
- 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.