Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Boise 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 Boise 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 Boise 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.

You may also like: Boise 7-day weather forecast

Thai Cuisine

1 / 29

#29. Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6777 West Overland Road Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Bombay Grill

2 / 29

#28. Bombay Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 928 West Main St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Wasabi Sushi

3 / 29

#27. Wasabi Sushi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2325 South Apple St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mongolian Bistro

4 / 29

#26. Mongolian Bistro

- Rating: 4.2/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5234 West Overland Road Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Chinese, Mongolian
- Read more on Yelp

Ling and Louie's Asian Bar and Grill

5 / 29

#25. Ling and Louie's Asian Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2288 North Garden St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

You may also like: Highest-rated cafes in the Boise area by diners

Kichii

6 / 29

#24. Kichii

- Rating: 4.2/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 404 South 8th St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Real

7 / 29

#23. Pho Real

- Rating: 4.2/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 812 West Fort St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Yoi Tomo

8 / 29

#22. Yoi Tomo

- Rating: 4.3/5 (859 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 South Capitol Blvd. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Shogun Sushi

9 / 29

#21. Shogun Sushi

- Rating: 4.3/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3640 South Findley Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Korean, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Umi Japanese Shabu Shabu

10 / 29

#20. Umi Japanese Shabu Shabu

- Rating: 4.3/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 2325 East Fairview Ave. Ste 160 Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Fujiyama Restaurant

11 / 29

#19. Fujiyama Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1701 East Fairview Ave. Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Umai Sushi Burrito

12 / 29

#18. Umai Sushi Burrito

- Rating: 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 2032 East Overland Road Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Ginza Sushi

13 / 29

#17. Ginza Sushi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 205 North 10th St. Ste 110 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Taste Asian Fusion Bistro

14 / 29

#16. Taste Asian Fusion Bistro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1473 South Five Mile Road Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Bistro

15 / 29

#15. Thai Bistro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 590 East Boise Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Thai, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

Be Thai Restaurant

16 / 29

#14. Be Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 7609 West Overland Road Ste 120 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Nguyen

17 / 29

#13. Pho Nguyen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7310 West State St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Paris Banh Mi

18 / 29

#12. Paris Banh Mi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 1492 North Webb Wy Ste 120 Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Ramen House

19 / 29

#11. Ramen House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3327 North Eagle Road Ste 165 Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Seoul Street Cafe

20 / 29

#10. Seoul Street Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 624 West Idaho St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Korean, Bubble Tea, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

You may also like: Cheapest gas stations in Boise

Kabob House

21 / 29

#9. Kabob House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (377 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9140 West Emerald St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Afghan, Middle Eastern, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Bamboo Sushi And Asian Bistro

22 / 29

#8. Bamboo Sushi And Asian Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8053 West Emerald St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Boise Thai Noodle House

23 / 29

#7. Boise Thai Noodle House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12375 West Chinden Blvd. Ste C Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Island Sushi and Ramen

24 / 29

#6. Island Sushi and Ramen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (503 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8716 West Fairview Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Han's Chimaek Korean Fried Chicken & Beer

25 / 29

#5. Han's Chimaek Korean Fried Chicken & Beer

- Rating: 4.6/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1716 South Broadway Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Maggie Thai Kitchen

26 / 29

#4. Maggie Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8061 West Fairview Ave. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Red Fort Cuisine of India

27 / 29

#3. Red Fort Cuisine of India

- Rating: 4.7/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1510 South Celebration Ave. Meridian, Idaho
- Categories: Indian, Seafood, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

Nahm Thai & Burmese Cuisine

28 / 29

#2. Nahm Thai & Burmese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 577 East Park Blvd. Ste 110 Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Thai, Burmese
- Read more on Yelp

7 Thai Cafe

29 / 29

#1. 7 Thai Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1517 North Milwaukee St. Boise, Idaho
- Categories: Noodles, Soup, Thai
- 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.