Highest-rated Asian restaurants in North Port 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 North Port 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 North Port 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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China One

1 / 29

#29. China One

- Rating: 2.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19451 Cochran Blvd. Ste 500 Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

China Palace - North Port

2 / 29

#28. China Palace - North Port

- Rating: 2.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1581 South Sumter Blvd. North Port, Florida
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

China Buffet

3 / 29

#27. China Buffet

- Rating: 2.7/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4411 Aidan Lane North Port, Florida
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

China Wokery

4 / 29

#26. China Wokery

- Rating: 2.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 14909 Tamiami Trl North Port, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

China City

5 / 29

#25. China City

- Rating: 2.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4300 Kings Hwy Ste 408 Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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China Chef

6 / 29

#24. China Chef

- Rating: 3.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1131 South Toledo Blade Blvd. North Port, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Koo's Kitchen

7 / 29

#23. Koo's Kitchen

- Rating: 3.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2828 South McCall Road Ste 47 Englewood, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

IAsia

8 / 29

#22. IAsia

- Rating: 3.1/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 17399 Tamiami Trl North Port, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Rice House

9 / 29

#21. Rice House

- Rating: 3.1/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14287 Tamiami Trl North Port, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

China 1

10 / 29

#20. China 1

- Rating: 3.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 12189 Mercado Drive Venice, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Tasty Wok

11 / 29

#19. Tasty Wok

- Rating: 3.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4265 Tamiami Trl Unit B Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

China Wok

12 / 29

#18. China Wok

- Rating: 3.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13435 South McCall Road Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp

Ichiban Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar

13 / 29

#17. Ichiban Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar

- Rating: 3.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4200 Tamiami Trl Baer's Plaza Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Buffet City

14 / 29

#16. Buffet City

- Rating: 3.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 2150 Tamiami Trail Ste 30 Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Fugu Hibachi&sushi

15 / 29

#15. Fugu Hibachi&sushi

- Rating: 3.9/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1151 South Toledo Blade Blvd. Ste 5b North Port, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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Thai Noodle

16 / 29

#14. Thai Noodle

- Rating: 3.9/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1900 Tamiami Trl Ste 112 Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

China Wok

17 / 29

#13. China Wok

- Rating: 3.9/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2150 Tamiami Trl Unti 11 Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Tokyo Hibachi and Sushi

18 / 29

#12. Tokyo Hibachi and Sushi

- Rating: 4.1/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 19451 Cochran Blvd. Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

The Thai Cafe

19 / 29

#11. The Thai Cafe

- Rating: 4.1/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4200 Tamiami Trl Ste G Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Fuji Sushi Hibachi Noodles

20 / 29

#10. Fuji Sushi Hibachi Noodles

- Rating: 4.1/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 12205 Mercado Drive Venice, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Noodles, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Big BamBoo Asian Fusion

21 / 29

#9. Big BamBoo Asian Fusion

- Rating: 4.2/5 (196 reviews)
- Address: 4104 El Jobean Road Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

The Chef Thai Sushi Bar & Grill

22 / 29

#8. The Chef Thai Sushi Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 2150 Tamiami Trl Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

EkiBen House

23 / 29

#7. EkiBen House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 19400 Cochran Blvd. Unit 102 Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Midori Sushi & Hibachi

24 / 29

#6. Midori Sushi & Hibachi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 1951 South McCall Road Ste 625 Englewood, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Healthy Pho Asian Fusion - Vietnamese Cuisine Port Charlotte

25 / 29

#5. Healthy Pho Asian Fusion - Vietnamese Cuisine Port Charlotte

- Rating: 4.3/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 19410 Cochran Blvd. Unit 102 Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Flavor of India Restaurant

26 / 29

#4. Flavor of India Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1032 Tamiami Trl Ste 11 Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Charlotte

27 / 29

#3. Pho Charlotte

- Rating: 4.6/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 1225 Tamiami Trl Unit A4 Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Ikoi Sushi & Hibachi

28 / 29

#2. Ikoi Sushi & Hibachi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1471 South Sumter Blvd. North Port, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Curry and Kabab

29 / 29

#1. Curry and Kabab

- Rating: 4.6/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3492 Tamiami Trl Port Charlotte, Florida
- Categories: Indian
- 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.