Highest-rated Asian restaurants in New Haven by diners

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September 2, 2025
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Highest-rated Asian restaurants in New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven 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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Sherkaan Indian Street Food

#30. Sherkaan Indian Street Food

- Rating: 4.4/5 (435 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 65 Broadway New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Indian, Cocktail Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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Chidori Revolving Sushi

#29. Chidori Revolving Sushi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 758 State St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Conveyor Belt Sushi
- Read more on Yelp

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Coromandel Cuisine Of India

#28. Coromandel Cuisine Of India

- Rating: 4.4/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 185 Boston Post Road Orange, Connecticut
- Categories: Indian, Halal, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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Menya Gumi

#27. Menya Gumi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 165 Orange St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Ramen, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

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South Side Thai Restaurant

#26. South Side Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 628 South Colony Road Wallingford, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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Tokyo II

#25. Tokyo II

- Rating: 4.4/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 Washington Ave. North Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Hashi Asian Cuisine

#24. Hashi Asian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 656 New Haven Ave. Derby, Connecticut
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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TOKA Asian Kitchen

#23. TOKA Asian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 996 State St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Blue Orchid

#22. Blue Orchid

- Rating: 4.4/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 Court St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pan Asian, Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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The Loop by Hachiroku

#21. The Loop by Hachiroku

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 367 Orange St. Retail space at corner New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Japanese, Grocery, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp

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NOA by September in Bangkok

#20. NOA by September in Bangkok

- Rating: 4.4/5 (180 reviews)
- Address: 200 Crown St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Soga Sushi

#19. Soga Sushi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 170 Washington Ave. North Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Jasmine Thai Cart

#18. Jasmine Thai Cart

- Rating: 4.4/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 250 Church St. Food truck stand Front of New Haven county courthouse New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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Xay's Kitchen

#17. Xay's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 500 Boston Post Road Unit 4 Orange, Connecticut
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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September In Bangkok

#16. September In Bangkok

- Rating: 4.5/5 (506 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 754 State St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai, Pan Asian, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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Niu Sushi & Ramen

#15. Niu Sushi & Ramen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 96 Frontage Road East Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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DAWA Korean Restaurant

#14. DAWA Korean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 473 Saw Mill Road West Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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Seymour Garden

#13. Seymour Garden

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 59 New Haven Road Seymour, Connecticut
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Takumi Sushi, Ramen & Lounge

#12. Takumi Sushi, Ramen & Lounge

- Rating: 4.5/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 906 West Main St. Branford, Connecticut
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

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Lumi Asian Fusion

#11. Lumi Asian Fusion

- Rating: 4.6/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 460 Universal Drive North North Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Pho Zaaap

#10. Pho Zaaap

- Rating: 4.6/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 913 Foxon Road East Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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Kamana Branford

#9. Kamana Branford

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1070 Main St. Branford, Connecticut
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Hachiroku Shokudo & Sake Bar

#8. Hachiroku Shokudo & Sake Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 261 Orange St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Izakaya
- Read more on Yelp

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Bangkok Room

#7. Bangkok Room

- Rating: 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1 Seabreeze Ave. Milford, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Lazeez Indian Cuisine

#6. Lazeez Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 40 Orange St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Hot Murga

#5. Hot Murga

- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 140 Howe St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Indian, Chicken Shop, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Sri Thai Restaurant

#4. Sri Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 315 York St. West Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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It's Thai Time Restaurant

#3. It's Thai Time Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 181 Orange St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Pho Delicious

#2. Pho Delicious

- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 200 Captain Thomas Blvd. Unit 228 West Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Bui Vietnamese Cuisine

#1. Bui Vietnamese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 4 Brushy Plain Road Ste 514 Branford, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese
- 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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