Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Portland, Maine 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 Portland 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 Portland 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.

Sichuan Kitchen

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#30. Sichuan Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 612 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp

Sabieng

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#29. Sabieng

- Rating: 4.3/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 21 Forest Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

The Honey Paw

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#28. The Honey Paw

- Rating: 4.3/5 (743 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 78 Middle St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Asian Fusion, New American, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Phoever Maine Vietnamese Bar & Grill

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#27. Phoever Maine Vietnamese Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Larrabee Road Ste 310 Westbrook, Maine
- Categories: Vietnamese, Soup, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mr. Tuna

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#26. Mr. Tuna

- Rating: 4.3/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 83 Middle St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Food Trucks, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Miyake

6 / 30

#25. Miyake

- Rating: 4.3/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 468 Fore St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Empire Chinese Kitchen

7 / 30

#24. Empire Chinese Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (706 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 575 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Dim Sum, Cantonese
- Read more on Yelp

Saeng Thai House

8 / 30

#23. Saeng Thai House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 921 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Jing Yan

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#22. Jing Yan

- Rating: 4.3/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 90 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Izakaya Minato

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#21. Izakaya Minato

- Rating: 4.4/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 54 Washington Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Izakaya
- Read more on Yelp

MAMI PORTLAND

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#20. MAMI PORTLAND

- Rating: 4.4/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 339 Fore St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Japanese, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Taj Indian Cuisine

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#19. Taj Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (482 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 Clarks Pond Pkwy Ste 6 South Portland, Maine
- Categories: Indian, Buffets, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Kume

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#18. Kume

- Rating: 4.4/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 50 Market St. South Portland, Maine
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Mi Sen Noodle Bar

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#17. Mi Sen Noodle Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 630 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Boda

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#16. Boda

- Rating: 4.4/5 (594 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 671 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Co Variety

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#15. Pho Co Variety

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 158 Spring St. Westbrook, Maine
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Vientiane Market

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#14. Vientiane Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 157 Noyes St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Jojo's Thai Kitchen

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#13. Jojo's Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 183 US Route 1 Scarborough, Maine
- Categories: Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Kirin Sushi & Hibachi

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#12. Kirin Sushi & Hibachi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 426 US-1 Scarborough, Maine
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Pattaya Kitchen

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#11. Pattaya Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 740 Broadway Ste 500 South Portland, Maine
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

The Green Elephant

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#10. The Green Elephant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (711 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 608 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Sun Vietnamese Restaurant

22 / 30

#9. Sun Vietnamese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 699 Forest Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Vietnamese, Salad, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Keg and kraken

23 / 30

#8. Keg and kraken

- Rating: 4.6/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 653 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

kuno

24 / 30

#7. kuno

- Rating: 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 166 Cumberland Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Mitr Ping Yang Thai Kitchen

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#6. Mitr Ping Yang Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1281 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Thai Tree

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#5. Thai Tree

- Rating: 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 571 Congress St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Banh Appetit

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#4. Banh Appetit

- Rating: 4.8/5 (121 reviews)
- Address: 171 Cumberland Ave. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Indy's Sandwich

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#3. Indy's Sandwich

- Rating: 4.8/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 744 Main St. South Portland, Maine
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Crunchy Poké

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#2. Crunchy Poké

- Rating: 4.8/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 426 Fore St. Portland, Maine
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen, Poke
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos Del Seoul

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#1. Tacos Del Seoul

- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Portland, Maine
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean, Mexican
- 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.