Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Visalia 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 Visalia 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 Visalia 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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Krathom Lek

1 / 30

#30. Krathom Lek

- Rating: 3.8/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1424 North Ben Maddox Way Visalia, California
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Banh-Tastic

2 / 30

#29. Banh-Tastic

- Rating: 3.8/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1941 North Dinuba Blvd. Ste F Visalia, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Osaka Sushi & Japanese Cuisine

3 / 30

#28. Osaka Sushi & Japanese Cuisine

- Rating: 3.8/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1306 North Demaree St. Visalia, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Asian Grill

4 / 30

#27. Asian Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2169 East Prosperity Ave. Tulare, California
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Xiong Pho N Seafood

5 / 30

#26. Xiong Pho N Seafood

- Rating: 3.9/5 (527 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 924 North Court St. Visalia, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Seafood, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Shanghai Chinese Restaurant

6 / 30

#25. Shanghai Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5131 West Walnut Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Pokerito

7 / 30

#24. Pokerito

- Rating: 3.9/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3250 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Poke, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Davorn's Place Lao - Thai Restaurant

8 / 30

#23. Davorn's Place Lao - Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (842 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 North Willis St. Visalia, California
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Sakura buffet

9 / 30

#22. Sakura buffet

- Rating: 3.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1167 North Cherry St. Tulare, California
- Categories: Japanese, Buffets, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe India

10 / 30

#21. Cafe India

- Rating: 3.9/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 West Main St. Unit A Visalia, California
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Chinese Kitchen

11 / 30

#20. Chinese Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1921 South Central St. Visalia, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

New China

12 / 30

#19. New China

- Rating: 4.0/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3326 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Basil Restaurant

13 / 30

#18. Thai Basil Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (351 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1423 East Noble Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Gumbo Kitchen

14 / 30

#17. Gumbo Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3743 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Wynn

15 / 30

#16. Pho Wynn

- Rating: 4.2/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2737 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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Ten Gu Ramen

16 / 30

#15. Ten Gu Ramen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4109 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

The Curry Pizza Company - Tulare

17 / 30

#14. The Curry Pizza Company - Tulare

- Rating: 4.3/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2091 East Bardsley Ave. Tulare, California
- Categories: Pizza, Indian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

The Curry Pizza Company

18 / 30

#13. The Curry Pizza Company

- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 3918 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Asian Paradise Restaurant

19 / 30

#12. Asian Paradise Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 463 West Visalia Road Farmersville, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Tokyo Teriyaki

20 / 30

#11. Tokyo Teriyaki

- Rating: 4.3/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3726 South Mooney Blvd. Visalia, California
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Krave

21 / 30

#10. Krave

- Rating: 4.4/5 (286 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1299 East Prosperity Ave. Tulare, California
- Categories: Poke, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Korean Chili

22 / 30

#9. Korean Chili

- Rating: 4.4/5 (378 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2089 East Prosperity Ave. Tulare, California
- Categories: Korean, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Chan's Thai Cuisine

23 / 30

#8. Chan's Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 112 West Main St. Visalia, California
- Categories: Thai, Laotian, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Kaen Na Ramen & Sushi

24 / 30

#7. Kaen Na Ramen & Sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3109 West Noble Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Hungry Elephant Bar & Grill

25 / 30

#6. Hungry Elephant Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Address: 303 West Main St. Visalia, California
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Big Bang Grill

26 / 30

#5. Big Bang Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 West Houston Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Korean, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

The Asian Taco

27 / 30

#4. The Asian Taco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 5510 Ave. de los Robles Visalia, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Food Trucks, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

Indo American Cuisine

28 / 30

#3. Indo American Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 1565 Hillman St. Tulare, California
- Categories: Indian, Pizza, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Kuu

29 / 30

#2. Sushi Kuu

- Rating: 4.6/5 (817 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 509 East Main St. Visalia, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Banh Mi Amour

30 / 30

#1. Banh Mi Amour

- Rating: 4.7/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4303 West Noble Ave. Visalia, California
- Categories: Vietnamese, Soup
- 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.