Highest-rated Asian restaurants in San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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.

moment sushi

1 / 30

#30. moment sushi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (488 reviews)
- Address: 9254 Scranton Road Ste 101 San Diego, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Xinjiang BBQ

2 / 30

#29. Xinjiang BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (438 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6931 Linda Vista Road San Diego, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Barbecue, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Kuljem Chicken & Beer

3 / 30

#28. Kuljem Chicken & Beer

- Rating: 4.7/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8895 Towne Centre Drive Ste 101 San Diego, California
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Choi's

4 / 30

#27. Choi's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (501 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 100 Park Plz Ste 161 San Diego, California
- Categories: Korean, Cocktail Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Soup Du Jour

5 / 30

#26. Soup Du Jour

- Rating: 4.7/5 (421 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8583 Aero Drive San Diego, California
- Categories: Soup, Asian Fusion, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

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Saki Sushi & Grill

6 / 30

#25. Saki Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2424 Hoover Ave. Ste F National City, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Nandri Indian Cafe

7 / 30

#24. Nandri Indian Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 106 East 8th St. National City, California
- Categories: Indian, Coffee & Tea, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

Matoi

8 / 30

#23. Matoi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 4212 Convoy St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Kha

9 / 30

#22. Pho Kha

- Rating: 4.7/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2424 Hoover Ave. Ste K National City, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Soup, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Carmel Sushi

10 / 30

#21. Carmel Sushi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11130 East Ocean Air Drive Ste 101 San Diego, California
- Categories: Korean, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Hug Thai Express

11 / 30

#20. Hug Thai Express

- Rating: 4.7/5 (532 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5575 Baltimore Drive Ste 112 La Mesa, California
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Harmony Cuisine 2B1

12 / 30

#19. Harmony Cuisine 2B1

- Rating: 4.7/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3904 Convoy St. Ste 117 San Diego, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Kin Saep

13 / 30

#18. Kin Saep

- Rating: 4.7/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4710 Market St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Thai, Laotian, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Ngon Ngon To Go

14 / 30

#17. Ngon Ngon To Go

- Rating: 4.7/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10550 Camino Ruiz San Diego, California
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Sue's Korean Kitchen

15 / 30

#16. Sue's Korean Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (369 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6755 Mira Mesa Blvd. Ste 109 San Diego, California
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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Meet Dumpling

16 / 30

#15. Meet Dumpling

- Rating: 4.7/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2907 Shelter Island Drive Ste 104 San Diego, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Aromas of India

17 / 30

#14. Aromas of India

- Rating: 4.8/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5270 Baltimore Drive La Mesa, California
- Categories: Indian, Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Oi Shiba

18 / 30

#13. Oi Shiba

- Rating: 4.8/5 (205 reviews)
- Address: 909 Grand Ave. Ste 1 San Diego, California
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Saigon Coffee

19 / 30

#12. Saigon Coffee

- Rating: 4.8/5 (742 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3994 30th St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Soichi Sushi

20 / 30

#11. Soichi Sushi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (525 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2121 Adams Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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Steamy Piggy Point Loma

21 / 30

#10. Steamy Piggy Point Loma

- Rating: 4.8/5 (194 reviews)
- Address: 3960 West Point Loma Blvd. Ste J San Diego, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Fish With You

22 / 30

#9. Fish With You

- Rating: 4.8/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3904 Convoy St. Ste 101 San Diego, California
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

The Pad Thai Stand - Pacific Beach

23 / 30

#8. The Pad Thai Stand - Pacific Beach

- Rating: 4.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1136 Garnet Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Thai, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp

Oishii Thai Japanese Cuisine

24 / 30

#7. Oishii Thai Japanese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (172 reviews)
- Address: 7030 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Thai, Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Phonomenal

25 / 30

#6. Phonomenal

- Rating: 4.9/5 (395 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 811 K Ave. National City, California
- Categories: Noodles, Soup, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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Kinme Omakase

26 / 30

#5. Kinme Omakase

- Rating: 4.9/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2505 Fifth Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Ichifuji

27 / 30

#4. Ichifuji

- Rating: 4.9/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 7530 Mesa College Drive Ste B San Diego, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi MARU

28 / 30

#3. Sushi MARU

- Rating: 4.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 1345 Third Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Thanh Tinh Chay

29 / 30

#2. Thanh Tinh Chay

- Rating: 4.9/5 (1295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4591 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

CoCoCurry

30 / 30

#1. CoCoCurry

- Rating: 4.9/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 4745 El Cajon Blvd. Ste 102 San Diego, California
- Categories: Thai, Seafood
- 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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