Highest-rated Asian restaurants in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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.

Haha Ramen & Sushi

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#30. Haha Ramen & Sushi

- Rating: 3.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1065 Olive St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Yanagi Sushi & Grill

2 / 30

#29. Yanagi Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 3.2/5 (567 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 555 James Way Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Kokku

3 / 30

#28. Sushi Kokku

- Rating: 3.3/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 285 Madonna Road Ste C San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Sushiya

4 / 30

#27. Sushiya

- Rating: 3.3/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11560 Los Osos Valley Road Ste 160 San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Thai-rrific

5 / 30

#26. Thai-rrific

- Rating: 3.7/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Thai, Soup, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

201 Kitchen SLO

6 / 30

#25. 201 Kitchen SLO

- Rating: 3.7/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 857 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke, Ramen
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Raku Ramen

7 / 30

#24. Raku Ramen

- Rating: 3.7/5 (481 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 799 East Foothill Blvd. Ste A San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Ramen
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Mee Heng Low Noodle House

8 / 30

#23. Mee Heng Low Noodle House

- Rating: 3.8/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 815 Palm St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Mei's Chinese Restaurant

9 / 30

#22. Mei's Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1759 Shell Beach Road Shell Beach, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Sunset Thai Restaurant

10 / 30

#21. Sunset Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 561 Five Cities Drive Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Thai
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Taj Palace Cuisine of India

11 / 30

#20. Taj Palace Cuisine of India

- Rating: 3.9/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 795 East Foothill Blvd. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Indian
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Yanagi Sushi & Grill

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#19. Yanagi Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1203 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
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Kumi Ko

13 / 30

#18. Kumi Ko

- Rating: 4.0/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3830 Broad St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Japanese, Tapas Bars, Sushi Bars
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Thai Palace Restaurant

14 / 30

#17. Thai Palace Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (443 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1015 Court St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Thai
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MyThai Restaurant

15 / 30

#16. MyThai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1815 Osos St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Thai
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Shalimar Indian Restaurant

16 / 30

#15. Shalimar Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (938 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3820 Broad St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Indian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
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Sushi Table

17 / 30

#14. Sushi Table

- Rating: 4.2/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 811 Froom Ranch Way Ste 120 San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Japanese, Dim Sum, Sushi Bars
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Tiki Hut

18 / 30

#13. Tiki Hut

- Rating: 4.2/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1340 Taft St. Ste 114 San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Italian, Asian Fusion
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Arigato Sushi

19 / 30

#12. Arigato Sushi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 667 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Kanpai Sushi

20 / 30

#11. Kanpai Sushi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (628 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2665 Shell Beach Road Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Thai Easy Bowl

21 / 30

#10. Thai Easy Bowl

- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 13 Santa Rosa St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Chicken Wings
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Jewel of India Restaurant

22 / 30

#9. Jewel of India Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2115 Broad St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Indian
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Honey Belly

23 / 30

#8. Honey Belly

- Rating: 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1127 Broad St. Ste B San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean
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Papa's Thai Cafe

24 / 30

#7. Papa's Thai Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1308 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Thai
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Thai Boat

25 / 30

#6. Thai Boat

- Rating: 4.5/5 (854 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3212 Broad St. Ste 140 San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Thai, Soup, Noodles
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Goshi Japanese Restaurant

26 / 30

#5. Goshi Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 570 Higuera St. Ste 155 San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Beer Bar
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Thai Delight Cuisine

27 / 30

#4. Thai Delight Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1011 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Thai, Bubble Tea, Soup
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At Bites

28 / 30

#3. At Bites

- Rating: 4.5/5 (390 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 195 North Santa Rosa St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion, Seafood
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Baht

29 / 30

#2. Baht

- Rating: 4.6/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 3845 South Higuera St. Ste 106 San Luis Obispo Public Market San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Thai
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Touch By Angels Cafe

30 / 30

#1. Touch By Angels Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 1211 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Korean
- 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.