Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Panama City 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 Panama City 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 Panama City 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.

No. 1 Asian Buffet

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#28. No. 1 Asian Buffet

- Rating: 2.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 232 South Tyndall Pkwy Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Jin Jin 88 II

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#27. Jin Jin 88 II

- Rating: 2.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 642 West 23rd St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Chow Time Grill and Buffet

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#26. Chow Time Grill and Buffet

- Rating: 2.9/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2343 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Buffets, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Chopsticks Oriental

4 / 28

#25. Chopsticks Oriental

- Rating: 3.1/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1812 South Hwy 77 Lynn Haven, Florida
- Categories: Chinese, Pan Asian
- Read more on Yelp

Jin Jin II

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#24. Jin Jin II

- Rating: 3.4/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2425 Thomas Drive Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Hibachi Express & Sushi

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#23. Hibachi Express & Sushi

- Rating: 3.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Address: 9956 Hutchison Blvd. Ste 500 Panama City Beach, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

My Ramen

7 / 28

#22. My Ramen

- Rating: 3.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 11260 Panama City Beach Pkwy Ste 104 Panama City Beach, Florida
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

China Coast

8 / 28

#21. China Coast

- Rating: 3.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10100 Hutchison Blvd. Panama City Beach, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Sake House II

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#20. Sake House II

- Rating: 3.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1012 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Red Star Chinese

10 / 28

#19. Red Star Chinese

- Rating: 3.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1219 Ohio Ave. Lynn Haven, Florida
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Basil

11 / 28

#18. Thai Basil

- Rating: 3.8/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 Beck Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Chef

12 / 28

#17. Thai Chef

- Rating: 3.9/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 Cherry St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

King House

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#16. King House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 801 North Tyndall Pkwy Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

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#15. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 144 East 23rd St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Express

15 / 28

#14. Pho Express

- Rating: 4.0/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8776 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Fin's Japanese

16 / 28

#13. Fin's Japanese

- Rating: 4.0/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 732 West 23rd St. Ste 734 Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Jin Jin King

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#12. Jin Jin King

- Rating: 4.0/5 (327 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7725 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Guru's Pizza 786

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#11. Guru's Pizza 786

- Rating: 4.0/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7806 Front Beach Road Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Sakura Sushi & Grill

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#10. Sakura Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2411 South Hwy 77 Lynn Haven, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Jin Jin Fusion

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#9. Jin Jin Fusion

- Rating: 4.1/5 (150 reviews)
- Address: 7901 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, Florida
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Persis Biryani Indian Grill

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#8. Persis Biryani Indian Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1818 West 23rd St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Holi Indian Grill

22 / 28

#7. Holi Indian Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3212 W. 23rd St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Mr Pho

23 / 28

#6. Mr Pho

- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 209 South Sudduth Place Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Noodles, Vietnamese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Aroi Thai Restaurant & Bar

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#5. Aroi Thai Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1305 East 5th St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Wine Bars, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Seoul Red Barn

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#4. Seoul Red Barn

- Rating: 4.6/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4924 East Hwy 98 Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Korean, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

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Royal Thai Cuisine

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#3. Royal Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6212 East Hwy 98 Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Sue's Thai Cafe

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#2. Sue's Thai Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 2725 Joan Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Pan Asian, Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Gypsea Crepes

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#1. Gypsea Crepes

- Rating: 4.9/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7012 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Breakfast & Brunch
- 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.