Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Hartford 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 Hartford 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 Hartford 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.

Tokyo Cafe Sushi and Hibachi

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#30. Tokyo Cafe Sushi and Hibachi

- Rating: 4.3/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 451 New Britain Ave. Newington, Connecticut
- Categories: Japanese, Salad, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mecha Noodle Bar

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#29. Mecha Noodle Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 975 Farmington Ave. West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Wine Bars, Ramen, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Ginza Japanese Cuisine

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#28. Ginza Japanese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1295 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Prai Kitchen

4 / 30

#27. Prai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 23 LaSalle Road West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Edoichi Sushi & Hibachi Steak House

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#26. Edoichi Sushi & Hibachi Steak House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (317 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 580 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Steakhouses, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Banh Meee

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#25. Banh Meee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 126 Ann Uccello St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

KT Bakery

7 / 30

#24. KT Bakery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 552 New Park Ave. West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bakeries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Wabi Sabi

8 / 30

#23. Wabi Sabi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 135 South Main St. West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Viet

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#22. Pho Viet

- Rating: 4.4/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 36B Fenn Road Newington, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Song Restaurant

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#21. Song Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 74 Lasalle Road West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

VN Pho

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#20. VN Pho

- Rating: 4.4/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 59 Overlook Ter Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Kaliubon Ramen

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#19. Kaliubon Ramen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 54 Memorial Road West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Ramen, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Kaliubon

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#18. Kaliubon

- Rating: 4.4/5 (401 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1323 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Ramen, Poke, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Kob Jai Pho & Thai Restaurant

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#17. Kob Jai Pho & Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1845 Silas Deane Hwy Rocky Hill, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Nummy

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#16. Nummy

- Rating: 4.5/5 (341 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1160 New Britain Ave. West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Noodles, Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Van

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#15. Pho Van

- Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 Day Hill Road Ste 2E Windsor, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Poke Don

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#14. Poke Don

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 63 Hebron Ave. Ste H Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Categories: Poke, Asian Fusion, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Seven Moons

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#13. Seven Moons

- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 1128 Farmington Ave. Berlin, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Thai House Restaurant and Sushi Bar

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#12. Thai House Restaurant and Sushi Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 875 Main St. South Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai, Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Fancy Sushi

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#11. Fancy Sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 224 Berlin Tpke Berlin, Connecticut
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

ReFresh Food & Drinks

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#10. ReFresh Food & Drinks

- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 58 Farmington Ave. Farmington, Connecticut
- Categories: Korean, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Maruichi Japanese Food & Deli

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#9. Maruichi Japanese Food & Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 37 Raymond Road West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Japanese, International Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

The Banana Leaf

23 / 30

#8. The Banana Leaf

- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 945 Cromwell Ave. Rocky Hill, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Ikura Sushi Bar & Grill

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#7. Ikura Sushi Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 134 Market Square Newington, Connecticut
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Japanese, Sushi Bars
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So Ramen

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#6. So Ramen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1460 East St. New Britain, Connecticut
- Categories: Ramen, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Kravin Pho

26 / 30

#5. Kravin Pho

- Rating: 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1999 Park St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

The Pho Bar

27 / 30

#4. The Pho Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 224 Berlin Turnpike Berlin, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Blossom Cafe

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#3. Blossom Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 6 Wilcox St. Simsbury, Connecticut
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

Sala Thai Street Food

29 / 30

#2. Sala Thai Street Food

- Rating: 4.7/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12E Mountain Ave. Bloomfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Kitchen 29

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#1. Thai Kitchen 29

- Rating: 4.7/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 29 Broad St. New Britain, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai, Salad, 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.