Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Ocala 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 Ocala 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 Ocala 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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Shang Hai

1 / 29

#29. Shang Hai

- Rating: 3.4/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8585 Southwest Hwy 200 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Tasty Bowl Kitchen

2 / 29

#28. Tasty Bowl Kitchen

- Rating: 3.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2575 Southwest 42nd St. Ste 108 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Chinese, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

New China

3 / 29

#27. New China

- Rating: 3.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5400 Southwest College Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Edo Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse

4 / 29

#26. Edo Sushi & Japanese Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.4/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4414 Southwest College Road Ste 310 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

China Star

5 / 29

#25. China Star

- Rating: 3.7/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8073 Southwest Hwy 200 Ste 123 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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China Taste

6 / 29

#24. China Taste

- Rating: 3.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2775 Northwest 49th Ave. Unit 203 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Ramen House

7 / 29

#23. Ramen House

- Rating: 3.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 2708 Southwest College Road Ste 3 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Ramen, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Hibachi Express in Ocala

8 / 29

#22. Hibachi Express in Ocala

- Rating: 3.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 7578 Southeast Maricamp Road Ste 111 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Aki Sushi

9 / 29

#21. Aki Sushi

- Rating: 3.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 303 Southeast 17th St. Ste 306 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Tony's Sushi

10 / 29

#20. Tony's Sushi

- Rating: 3.8/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3405 Southwest College Road Ste 103 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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Yummy House

11 / 29

#19. Yummy House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3500 Southwest College Road Ste 400 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Dim Sum, Cantonese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

First Wok

12 / 29

#18. First Wok

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7578 Southeast Maricamp Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Zuru Ramen & Boba

13 / 29

#17. Zuru Ramen & Boba

- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 4414 Southwest College Road Unit 1460 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Bubble Tea, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Akita Sushi

14 / 29

#16. Akita Sushi

- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 8075 Southwest Highway 200 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Asian Pop

15 / 29

#15. Asian Pop

- Rating: 4.1/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2611 Southwest 19th Avenue Road Ste 400 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Noodles, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Royal Orchid Thai Cuisine

16 / 29

#14. Royal Orchid Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.1/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3131 Southwest College Road Ste 206 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

China Lee Buffet

17 / 29

#13. China Lee Buffet

- Rating: 4.1/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3933 East Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

18 / 29

#12. Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4901 East Silver Springs Blvd. Ste 702 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine

19 / 29

#11. Ayuttaya Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2437 Southwest 27th Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

China Wok

20 / 29

#10. China Wok

- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6845 Southeast Maricamp Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Amrit Palace

21 / 29

#9. Amrit Palace

- Rating: 4.4/5 (607 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3415 Southwest College Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Ninja Sushi & Thai

22 / 29

#8. Ninja Sushi & Thai

- Rating: 4.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2575 Southwest 42nd St. Ste 109 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

AK Pho

23 / 29

#7. AK Pho

- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2635 Southwest College Road Ste 200 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Rice And Noodles Thai Cuisine

24 / 29

#6. Rice And Noodles Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11175 Southwest 93rd Court Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Tapas/Small Plates, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Foody Bowl

25 / 29

#5. Foody Bowl

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9570 Southwest 62nd Ave. Ste 900 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Poke, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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Bombay Cafe

26 / 29

#4. Bombay Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 4120 Southwest 38th Court Ste 106 Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Indian, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

The Flame Indian Kitchen

27 / 29

#3. The Flame Indian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 3710 Southwest College Road Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Thai To Go

28 / 29

#2. Thai To Go

- Rating: 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9020 Southwest 27th Ave. Ste B Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Haeorum Foods

29 / 29

#1. Haeorum Foods

- Rating: 4.8/5 (318 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3045A Southeast 3rd Ave. Ocala, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion
- 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.