Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa 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.

Cafe De Siam

1 / 30

#30. Cafe De Siam

- Rating: 4.4/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11242 West Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Saikyo Kitchen

2 / 30

#29. Saikyo Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8741 Gunn Hwy Odessa, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese, Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Restaurant BT

3 / 30

#28. Restaurant BT

- Rating: 4.4/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2507 South MacDill Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: French, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Cafe

4 / 30

#27. Sushi Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (399 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18015 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Bay Leaves Indian cuisine

5 / 30

#26. Bay Leaves Indian cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4023 West Waters Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Indian, Halal, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Doodle Noodle Bar

6 / 30

#25. Doodle Noodle Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1202 East Fowler Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Ramen, Vegan, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Manila Eats

7 / 30

#24. Manila Eats

- Rating: 4.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 1601 South 22nd St. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

Michi Ramen

8 / 30

#23. Michi Ramen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18025 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Ramen, Seafood, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Hong BBQ & Hot Pot Fowler

9 / 30

#22. Hong BBQ & Hot Pot Fowler

- Rating: 4.5/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5840 East Fowler Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean, Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Mama

10 / 30

#21. Thai Mama

- Rating: 4.5/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8130 West Waters Ave. Ste 100 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Seafood, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Tori Bar

11 / 30

#20. Tori Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 442 West Grand Central Ave. Ste 190 Tampa Bay, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Bull Market Tampa

12 / 30

#19. Bull Market Tampa

- Rating: 4.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4807 South Himes Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

BluWave Sushi

13 / 30

#18. BluWave Sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 3339 South Westshore Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Hiccups & Churroholic

14 / 30

#17. Hiccups & Churroholic

- Rating: 4.6/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13030 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chicken Wings, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Chanko

15 / 30

#16. Chanko

- Rating: 4.6/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4603 North Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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ZEN Noodle Bar

16 / 30

#15. ZEN Noodle Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8787 North 56th St. TEMPLE TERR, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Sunda New Asian

17 / 30

#14. Sunda New Asian

- Rating: 4.6/5 (368 reviews)
- Address: 3648 Midtown Drive Tampa Bay, Florida
- Categories: Pan Asian, Sushi Bars, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

Gao Restaurant

18 / 30

#13. Gao Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 8405 North Himes Ave. Ste 105 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Kaleisia Tea Lounge

19 / 30

#12. Kaleisia Tea Lounge

- Rating: 4.6/5 (519 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1441 East Fletcher Ave. Ste 101 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Viet Kitchen

20 / 30

#11. Viet Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3698 West Waters Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Izakaya Tori

21 / 30

#10. Izakaya Tori

- Rating: 4.6/5 (645 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 South Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 160 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Ahi Asian Bistro

22 / 30

#9. Ahi Asian Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14841 North Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Dosi Rak

23 / 30

#8. Dosi Rak

- Rating: 4.7/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1325 East Fletcher Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

K-Deli

24 / 30

#7. K-Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11840 Bruce B Downs Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Rice & Spice

25 / 30

#6. Rice & Spice

- Rating: 4.7/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11625 Sheldon Road Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Laotian
- Read more on Yelp

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Hot Pot World

26 / 30

#5. Hot Pot World

- Rating: 4.7/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 15463 North Dale Mabry Hwy Carrollwood, Florida
- Categories: Korean, Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp

Viet Haus Taste of Saigon

27 / 30

#4. Viet Haus Taste of Saigon

- Rating: 4.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 1000 West Waters Ave. Unit 6 Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Rain Bistro

28 / 30

#3. Rain Bistro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 2592 East Bearss Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Paul's Fusion Kitchen

29 / 30

#2. Paul's Fusion Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 4034 West Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Royal Thai Restaurant

30 / 30

#1. Royal Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5011 West Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Salad
- 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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