Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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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Jugem

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#30. Jugem

- Rating: 4.7/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1407 South King St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese Curry
- Read more on Yelp

New Kamana Kitchen

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#29. New Kamana Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (187 reviews)
- Address: 760 Palani Ave. Honolulu , Hawaii
- Categories: Indian, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Pho K&A Local Vietnamese Cuisine

3 / 30

#28. Pho K&A Local Vietnamese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 760 Kapahulu Ave. Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Grindz & Laos Cusine

4 / 30

#27. Thai Grindz & Laos Cusine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1742 South King St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Thai, Laotian, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Nana Ai Katsu

5 / 30

#26. Nana Ai Katsu

- Rating: 4.7/5 (433 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3585 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Thai Shack by Chef T

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#25. Thai Shack by Chef T

- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 4725 Bougainville Drive Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Thai, Food Court
- Read more on Yelp

Tane Vegan Izakaya

7 / 30

#24. Tane Vegan Izakaya

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1276 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2065 South Beretania St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Vegan, Izakaya
- Read more on Yelp

Teruya's Andagi

8 / 30

#23. Teruya's Andagi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1104 Pensacola St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Specialty Food, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

Tempura Ichika

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#22. Tempura Ichika

- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 434 Piikoi St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Sho - Hawaii

10 / 30

#21. Sushi Sho - Hawaii

- Rating: 4.7/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 383 Kalaimoku St. Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Miyakonjo Bento & Catering

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#20. Miyakonjo Bento & Catering

- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1763 Hoe St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Chicken Shop, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

Hihimanu Sushi

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#19. Hihimanu Sushi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 3040 Waialae Ave. Ste A-2 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Aloha Hotdog and Banh Mi

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#18. Aloha Hotdog and Banh Mi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2250 Kalakaua Ave. Unit LL105 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Vietnamese, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Kale's Hale

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#17. Kale's Hale

- Rating: 4.8/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 1339 North School St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Barbecue, Japanese, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

Lasoon

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#16. Lasoon

- Rating: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 2560 McCarthy Mall Paradise Palms Food Court Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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'Ōlena by Chef Ron Simon

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#15. 'Ōlena by Chef Ron Simon

- Rating: 4.8/5 (402 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 650 Iwilei Road Ste 135 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: New American, Fish & Chips, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Le's Banh Mi

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#14. Le's Banh Mi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (348 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 808 Sheridan St. Ste 306B Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Cafes, Vietnamese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

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#13. Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

- Rating: 4.8/5 (624 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. Ste 104 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp

Sabal

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#12. Sabal

- Rating: 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 700 Bishop St. Floor 1 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

22Kailua

20 / 30

#11. 22Kailua

- Rating: 4.8/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 326 Kuulei Road Kailua, Hawaii
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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The Corner Rolls

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#10. The Corner Rolls

- Rating: 4.8/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 919 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Stands, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Komedokoro M's

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#9. Komedokoro M's

- Rating: 4.8/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 438 Hobron Lane Ste 107 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Yum Yum Pho

23 / 30

#8. Yum Yum Pho

- Rating: 4.9/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 99-163 Moanalua Road Aiea, Hawaii
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Omega Mandoo House

24 / 30

#7. Omega Mandoo House

- Rating: 4.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1327 Nuuanu Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Gyoshin

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#6. Sushi Gyoshin

- Rating: 4.9/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 436 Piikoi St. Ste A Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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Thuong An Lac

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#5. Thuong An Lac

- Rating: 4.9/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 135 North King St. 2A Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Vegan, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Shioketh

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#4. Shioketh

- Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1720 Palolo Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Singaporean, Indonesian, Malaysian
- Read more on Yelp

Seoul Kimbap

28 / 30

#3. Seoul Kimbap

- Rating: 4.9/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 900 Fort St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Deli & Bop

29 / 30

#2. Deli & Bop

- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 725 Kapiolani Blvd. Ste 1216 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Korean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Kimbap Plus

30 / 30

#1. Kimbap Plus

- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1020 Keeaumoku St. Ste 100 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Korean, Acai Bowls, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- 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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