Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Springfield, 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 Springfield 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 Springfield 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.

China King Restaurant

1 / 29

#29. China King Restaurant

- Rating: 2.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 North Grand Ave. West Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Hy-Vee Market Grille

2 / 29

#28. Hy-Vee Market Grille

- Rating: 2.9/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2115 South MacArthur Blvd. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Great Wall

3 / 29

#27. Great Wall

- Rating: 3.1/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1045 Jason Place Chatham, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Osaka Japanese Restaraunt

4 / 29

#26. Osaka Japanese Restaraunt

- Rating: 3.2/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1665 Wabash Ave. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Magic Kitchen

5 / 29

#25. Magic Kitchen

- Rating: 3.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 North Lewis St. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Vegetarian, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

China Wok

6 / 29

#24. China Wok

- Rating: 3.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1955 West Monroe St. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

New China Restaurant

7 / 29

#23. New China Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2801 South 6th St. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Mimosa

8 / 29

#22. Mimosa

- Rating: 3.4/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4201 Wabash Ave. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Vietnamese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

China Star

9 / 29

#21. China Star

- Rating: 3.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1899 East Sangamon Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Dynasty Asian Cuisine

10 / 29

#20. Dynasty Asian Cuisine

- Rating: 3.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 South Grand Ave. East Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Kitchen 2

11 / 29

#19. Thai Kitchen 2

- Rating: 3.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 305 Chatham Road Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

China River Restaurant

12 / 29

#18. China River Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 426 North Main Plz Chatham, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Hunan Restaurant

13 / 29

#17. Hunan Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1333 Wabash Ave. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Tai Pan Chinese Restaurant

14 / 29

#16. Tai Pan Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2636 Stevenson Drive Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Basil

15 / 29

#15. Thai Basil

- Rating: 3.7/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2703 North Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Indigo Restaurant

16 / 29

#14. Indigo Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3013 Lindbergh Blvd. Ste C Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Seafood, French, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Magic Kitchen Thai Restaurant

17 / 29

#13. Magic Kitchen Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4112 North Peoria Road Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Gateway To India

18 / 29

#12. Gateway To India

- Rating: 3.9/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3115 Chatham Road Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Little Saigon

19 / 29

#11. Little Saigon

- Rating: 3.9/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1531 Wabash Ave. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Sunny China House

20 / 29

#10. Sunny China House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1931 West Iles Ave. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Flavor of India

21 / 29

#9. Flavor of India

- Rating: 4.1/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3124 Montvale Drive Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Mekong Cafe

22 / 29

#8. Mekong Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1308 South 2nd St. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Vietnamese, Laotian, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

K&S Hawaiian BBQ

23 / 29

#7. K&S Hawaiian BBQ

- Rating: 4.2/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2355 West Monroe St. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Hawaiian, Asian Fusion, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Izumi Rotary and Bar

24 / 29

#6. Izumi Rotary and Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3061 Wabash Ave. Ste B Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Jaalsa

25 / 29

#5. Jaalsa

- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3114 South 6th St. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Indian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Hibachi Madness

26 / 29

#4. Hibachi Madness

- Rating: 4.4/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4318 Wabash Ave. Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

James Home Kitchen

27 / 29

#3. James Home Kitchen

- Rating: 4.6/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2901 Chatham Road Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Barbecue, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Happy Sushi

28 / 29

#2. Happy Sushi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 846 South Grand Ave. East Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Yummy Bowl

29 / 29

#1. Yummy Bowl

- Rating: 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 3434 Freedom Drive Springfield, Illinois
- Categories: Mongolian, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- 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.