
Highest-rated Asian restaurants in San Luis Obispo by diners
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.
#30. Haha Ramen & Sushi
- Rating: 3.0/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1065 Olive St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Yanagi Sushi & Grill
- Rating: 3.2/5 (567 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 555 James Way Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Sushi Kokku
- Rating: 3.3/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 285 Madonna Road Ste C San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
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#27. Sushiya
- Rating: 3.3/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11560 Los Osos Valley Road Ste 160 San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Thai-rrific
- Rating: 3.7/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Thai, Soup, Salad
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#25. 201 Kitchen SLO
- Rating: 3.7/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 857 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Poke, Ramen
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#24. Raku Ramen
- Rating: 3.7/5 (481 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 799 East Foothill Blvd. Ste A San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Ramen
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#23. Mee Heng Low Noodle House
- Rating: 3.8/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 815 Palm St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles
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#22. Mei's Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1759 Shell Beach Road Shell Beach, California
- Categories: Chinese
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#21. Sunset Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 561 Five Cities Drive Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Thai
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#20. Taj Palace Cuisine of India
- Rating: 3.9/5 (374 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 795 East Foothill Blvd. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Indian
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#19. Yanagi Sushi & Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (364 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1203 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
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#18. Kumi Ko
- Rating: 4.0/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3830 Broad St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Japanese, Tapas Bars, Sushi Bars
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#17. Thai Palace Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (443 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1015 Court St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Thai
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#16. MyThai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1815 Osos St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Thai
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#15. Shalimar Indian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (938 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3820 Broad St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Indian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
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#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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#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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#12. Arigato Sushi
- Rating: 4.2/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 667 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Kanpai Sushi
- Rating: 4.2/5 (628 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2665 Shell Beach Road Pismo Beach, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#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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#9. Jewel of India Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2115 Broad St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Indian
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#8. Honey Belly
- Rating: 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1127 Broad St. Ste B San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean
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#7. Papa's Thai Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1308 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Thai
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#6. Thai Boat
- Rating: 4.5/5 (854 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3212 Broad St. Ste 140 San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Thai, Soup, Noodles
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#5. Goshi Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 570 Higuera St. Ste 155 San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Beer Bar
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#4. Thai Delight Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1011 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Thai, Bubble Tea, Soup
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#3. At Bites
- Rating: 4.5/5 (390 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 195 North Santa Rosa St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion, Seafood
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#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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#1. Touch By Angels Cafe
- Rating: 4.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 1211 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo, California
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Korean
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 323 metros.