Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington 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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Sumo Hibachi & Sushi

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#30. Sumo Hibachi & Sushi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 1030 South Broadway Ste 2 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Street Food Kitchen

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#29. Thai Street Food Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3340 Clays Mill Road Ste 110 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Happy Sushi

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#28. Happy Sushi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 West Tiverton Way Ste 175 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Hibachi Express

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#27. Hibachi Express

- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 563 South Limestone Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Japanese, Imported Food
- Read more on Yelp

Cheng's Chinese Restaurant

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#26. Cheng's Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3101 Clays Mill Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Koreana Authentic Restaurant

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#25. Koreana Authentic Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2350 Woodhill Drive Ste 20 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

China Star

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#24. China Star

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 196 North Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Happy China

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#23. Happy China

- Rating: 4.2/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1301 Winchester Road Ste 109 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Tokyo Express Hibachi and Sushi - Nicholasville

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#22. Tokyo Express Hibachi and Sushi - Nicholasville

- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 200 Blueberry Lane Nicholasville, Kentucky
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Archa Nine Thai Kitchen

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#21. Archa Nine Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 162 Old Todds Road Ste 110 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Thai, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

Taj India Restaurant

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#20. Taj India Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 154 Patchen Drive Ste 68 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Buffets, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine

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#19. Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3146 Mapleleaf Drive Ste 110 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Indian, Buffets, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Han Woo Ri

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#18. Han Woo Ri

- Rating: 4.3/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 371 South Limestone Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Korean, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Saigon

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#17. Pho Saigon

- Rating: 4.3/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1555 East New Circle Road Ste 162 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Masala

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#16. Masala

- Rating: 4.3/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3061 Fieldstone Way Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Indian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

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#15. Blue Sushi Sake Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (376 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 Summit At Fritz Farm Ste 130 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Buddha Lounge

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#14. Buddha Lounge

- Rating: 4.3/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 North Mill St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Blue

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#13. Sushi Blue

- Rating: 4.4/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 185 Pasadena Drive Ste 130 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Zundo

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#12. Zundo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 127 West Tiverton Way Ste 184 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Dong Yang Market

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#11. Dong Yang Market

- Rating: 4.4/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3101 Clays Mill Road Ste 102 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Grocery, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Nat's

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#10. Nat's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 South Upper St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Osaka

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#9. Osaka

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 112 Lucille Drive Ste 130 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Osaka Japanese Restaurant

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#8. Osaka Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (439 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3805 Dylan Place Ste 130 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Taste of India

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#7. Taste of India

- Rating: 4.5/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2467 Nicholasville Road Ste 160 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Zen Sushi & Sake

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#6. Zen Sushi & Sake

- Rating: 4.5/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3070 Lakecrest Cir Ste 500 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Archa Nine Thai Kitchen - South Elkhorn Village

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#5. Archa Nine Thai Kitchen - South Elkhorn Village

- Rating: 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 4371 Old Harrodsburg Road Ste 160 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Omakase Sushi & Sake Bar

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#4. Omakase Sushi & Sake Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 848 East High St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Everest Nepalese & Indian Cuisine

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#3. Everest Nepalese & Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 1801 Alexandria Drive Ste 192 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Osaka Sushi

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#2. Osaka Sushi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1976 Justice Drive Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

JY Kitchen

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#1. JY Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1006 Delaware Ave. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Korean
- 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.