Highest-rated Asian restaurants in New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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.

Turmeric Indian Cuisine

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#30. Turmeric Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1025 Westbank Expy Gretna, Louisiana
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

John & Mary's Food Store

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#29. John & Mary's Food Store

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3238 Orleans Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Convenience Stores, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

Nudo

3 / 30

#28. Nudo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3431 Houma Blvd. Ste B Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Budsi's Authentic Thai

4 / 30

#27. Budsi's Authentic Thai

- Rating: 4.5/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1760 North Rampart St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Thai, Soup, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Ajun Cajun

5 / 30

#26. Ajun Cajun

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8433 Oak St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Ramen, Japanese Curry
- Read more on Yelp

Dahla

6 / 30

#25. Dahla

- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 611 O'Keefe Ave. Unit 10 New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Ba Chi Kitchen And Bar

7 / 30

#24. Ba Chi Kitchen And Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 3547 18th St. Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bars, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Bao Mi

8 / 30

#23. Bao Mi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2000 Tulane Ave. Ste B New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

I Love Noods

9 / 30

#22. I Love Noods

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 535 Decatur St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Dim Sum, Bubble Tea, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Singleton's Mini Mart

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#21. Singleton's Mini Mart

- Rating: 4.6/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7446 Garfield St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Le's Baguette Banh Mi Cafe

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#20. Le's Baguette Banh Mi Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4607 Dryades St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Vietnamese, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Banh Mi Boys

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#19. Banh Mi Boys

- Rating: 4.6/5 (668 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5001 Airline Drive Ste B Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Tran

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#18. Pho Tran

- Rating: 4.6/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 2005 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Kenji Omakase

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#17. Kenji Omakase

- Rating: 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 217 Camp St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Small Mart

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#16. Small Mart

- Rating: 4.6/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2700 Chartres St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Vegetarian, Bagels, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Djing

16 / 30

#15. Thai Djing

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Thai'd Up

17 / 30

#14. Thai'd Up

- Rating: 4.7/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1839 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Kim Loan

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#13. Pho Kim Loan

- Rating: 4.7/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1530 Lapalco Blvd. Ste 1 Harvey, Louisiana
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Lufu Nola

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#12. Lufu Nola

- Rating: 4.7/5 (192 reviews)
- Address: 301 St. Charles New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Indian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Pomelo Thai Boutique Restaurant

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#11. Pomelo Thai Boutique Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4113 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Thanh Lien Kitchen

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#10. Thanh Lien Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3440 Kabel Drive New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Food Court
- Read more on Yelp

Lime Leaf Thai Eatery

22 / 30

#9. Lime Leaf Thai Eatery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 200 Metairie-Hammond Hwy Metairie, Louisiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Ember Indian Cuisine

23 / 30

#8. Ember Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 5606 Canal Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Hong Minh

24 / 30

#7. Hong Minh

- Rating: 4.7/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2101 8th St. Harvey, Louisiana
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Okini Sushi Bar

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#6. Okini Sushi Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 9047 Jefferson Hwy River Ridge, Louisiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Nola

26 / 30

#5. Thai Nola

- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 5931 Bullard Ave. Ste 7 New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Beignets & More

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#4. Beignets & More

- Rating: 4.8/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8700 West Judge Perez Chalmette, Louisiana
- Categories: Vietnamese, American, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Kuro

28 / 30

#3. Kuro

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1300 Magazine St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Hawaii City Restaurant

29 / 30

#2. Hawaii City Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2431 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, Louisiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Plume Algiers

30 / 30

#1. Plume Algiers

- Rating: 4.9/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1113 Teche St. New Orleans, Louisiana
- Categories: Indian
- 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.