Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Bloomington, Illinois 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 Bloomington 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 Bloomington 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.

Great Wall

1 / 25

#25. Great Wall

- Rating: 2.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1520 East College Ave. Ste South Normal, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Hot Wok Express

2 / 25

#24. Hot Wok Express

- Rating: 2.9/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 North Veterans Pkwy Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Grand Cafe

3 / 25

#23. Grand Cafe

- Rating: 3.0/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2205 East Oakland Ave. Ste A2 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

Kobe Hibachi Steak House

4 / 25

#22. Kobe Hibachi Steak House

- Rating: 3.3/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 North Veterans Pkwy Eastland Commons Shopping Center Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

China Star

5 / 25

#21. China Star

- Rating: 3.3/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 616 West Raab Road Normal, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Puran Indian Restaurant

6 / 25

#20. Puran Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1704 Eastland Drive Ste 10 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Chi Family Express

7 / 25

#19. Chi Family Express

- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 3907 General Electric Road Ste 6 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
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Ching's

8 / 25

#18. Ching's

- Rating: 3.6/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 North Main St. Ste 2 Normal, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Kochi

9 / 25

#17. Kochi

- Rating: 3.6/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1540 East College Ave. Normal, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

First Wok

10 / 25

#16. First Wok

- Rating: 3.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1415 North Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Yumz

11 / 25

#15. Yumz

- Rating: 3.7/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Krispy Kreme Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

China Star - Bloomington

12 / 25

#14. China Star - Bloomington

- Rating: 3.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2402 East Oakland Ave. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Aroma Indian Restaurant

13 / 25

#13. Aroma Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 716 South Eldorado Road Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Indian
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Bonchon

14 / 25

#12. Bonchon

- Rating: 3.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1413 Leslie Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Comfort Food, Korean, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant

15 / 25

#11. Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 West Monroe St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Thai House of Bloomington

16 / 25

#10. Thai House of Bloomington

- Rating: 4.2/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 805 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Harmony Korean BBQ

17 / 25

#9. Harmony Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 7 Currency Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Anju Above

18 / 25

#8. Anju Above

- Rating: 4.2/5 (445 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 East Front St. Epiphany Farms Restaurant Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Sichuan Chinese Restaurant

19 / 25

#7. Sichuan Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 122 East Beaufort St. Normal, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Hot Pot, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Signature India

20 / 25

#6. Signature India

- Rating: 4.4/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1407 North Veterans Pkwy Suit 26 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Indian, Desserts, Bakeries
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Kobe Revolving

21 / 25

#5. Kobe Revolving

- Rating: 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1500 East Empire St. Ste A1 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Conveyor Belt Sushi, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Seoul Mama

22 / 25

#4. Seoul Mama

- Rating: 4.4/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2103 North Veterans Pkwy Ste 312 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings, Noodles
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Bloom Bawarchi

23 / 25

#3. Bloom Bawarchi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 503 North Prospect Road Ste 104 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Nom Nom Noodle

24 / 25

#2. Nom Nom Noodle

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1006 East Lincoln St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Fusion Crunch

25 / 25

#1. Fusion Crunch

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 616 North Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Burgers, Asian Fusion, Ramen
- 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.