Highest-rated Asian restaurants in California, Maryland by diners

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September 2, 2025
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Highest-rated Asian restaurants in California, Maryland 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 California 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 California 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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Golden Chicken

#17. Golden Chicken

- Rating: 2.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 46400 Lexington Village Way Lexington Park, Maryland
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Sake Japanese Seafood & Steak House

#16. Sake Japanese Seafood & Steak House

- Rating: 3.1/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 21719-1 Great Mills Road Lexington Park, Maryland
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Dynasty Chinese Resturant

#15. Dynasty Chinese Resturant

- Rating: 3.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13322 Hg Trueman Road Solomons, Maryland
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Okada Japanese Steak & Seafood

#14. Okada Japanese Steak & Seafood

- Rating: 3.2/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 23415 Three Notch Road Ste 2015 California, Maryland
- Categories: Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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Asahi Japanese Steak & Seafood House

#13. Asahi Japanese Steak & Seafood House

- Rating: 3.5/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22576 MacArthur Blvd. Ste 302 California, Maryland
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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Jerry's Bistro

#12. Jerry's Bistro

- Rating: 3.6/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 22652 3 Notch Road Lexington Park, Maryland
- Categories: Sandwiches, Asian Fusion, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Golden Chicken

#11. Golden Chicken

- Rating: 3.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11771 Hg Trueman Road Lusby, Maryland
- Categories: Japanese, Chicken Shop, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Bollywood Masala

#10. Bollywood Masala

- Rating: 3.9/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 23418 Three Notch Road California, Maryland
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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Pho D'lite

#9. Pho D'lite

- Rating: 3.9/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 21736 Great Mills Road Lexington Park, Maryland
- Categories: Vietnamese, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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Hong Kong Chinese Food Pick-Up

#8. Hong Kong Chinese Food Pick-Up

- Rating: 4.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 21800 North Shangri La Drive Ste 5 Lexington Park, Maryland
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Thai Inter

#7. Thai Inter

- Rating: 4.0/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22576 Macarthur Blvd. Ste 336 California, Maryland
- Categories: Thai, Seafood, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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Teariffic Cafe

#6. Teariffic Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 22576 MacArthur Blvd. California, Maryland
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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Hong Kong Restaurant III

#5. Hong Kong Restaurant III

- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 45315 Alton Lane Unit 16060 California, Maryland
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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China King

#4. China King

- Rating: 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 230 Town Sq Drive Lusby, Maryland
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Yummys Korean & Japanese Fusion Cuisine

#3. Yummys Korean & Japanese Fusion Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 46300 Lexington Village Way Ste 101 Lexington Park, Maryland
- Categories: Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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Sawatdee Thai Seafood & Grocery

#2. Sawatdee Thai Seafood & Grocery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 21525 Great Mills Road Lexington Park, Maryland
- Categories: Thai, Seafood, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

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Woo's Kitchen Korean Grill Express

#1. Woo's Kitchen Korean Grill Express

- Rating: 4.6/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 22558 MacArthur Blvd. Ste 378 California, Maryland
- 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.

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