Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester 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.

Pearl Cafe II

1 / 30

#30. Pearl Cafe II

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 92 Elm St. Millbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Harvest Moon II

2 / 30

#29. Harvest Moon II

- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 75 West Boylston St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Kisoro

3 / 30

#28. Kisoro

- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 482 Park Ave. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Thai and I

4 / 30

#27. Thai and I

- Rating: 4.1/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 274 South St. Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Saigon Restaurant

5 / 30

#26. Saigon Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 976 Main St. Unit B Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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Bombay Lounge

6 / 30

#25. Bombay Lounge

- Rating: 4.1/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 64 Water St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Anh Thu 2

7 / 30

#24. Anh Thu 2

- Rating: 4.1/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 91 Stafford St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Sure

8 / 30

#23. Pho Sure

- Rating: 4.1/5 (497 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 Shrewsbury St. Worcester , Massachusetts
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Namaste Woo

9 / 30

#22. Namaste Woo

- Rating: 4.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 160 Green St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Food Court, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Loving Hut

10 / 30

#21. Loving Hut

- Rating: 4.2/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 56 Hamilton St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Chinese, Vegetarian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

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Rice Violet

11 / 30

#20. Rice Violet

- Rating: 4.2/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 287 Main St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

C & N Vietnamese Cuisine

12 / 30

#19. C & N Vietnamese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 10 Millbury St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Baba Restaurant & Sushi Bar

13 / 30

#18. Baba Restaurant & Sushi Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (468 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 309 Park Ave. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Fantastic Pizza & Cafe

14 / 30

#17. Fantastic Pizza & Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 Main St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Sandwiches, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Eggroll Lady & Fish Shack

15 / 30

#16. Eggroll Lady & Fish Shack

- Rating: 4.2/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 609 West Bolyston St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Vietnamese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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Gold Star Cupbop

16 / 30

#15. Gold Star Cupbop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 121 Gold Star Blvd. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Korean, Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Miku Sushi & Asian Cuisine

17 / 30

#14. Miku Sushi & Asian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 184 West Boylston St. U9 West Boylston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Loving Hut

18 / 30

#13. Loving Hut

- Rating: 4.3/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 Chandler St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Chinese, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

Desi Bar & Grill

19 / 30

#12. Desi Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 393 Chandler St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

Thai House of Holden

20 / 30

#11. Thai House of Holden

- Rating: 4.3/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 680 Main St. Holden, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Tandoori Kebab & Pizza

21 / 30

#10. Tandoori Kebab & Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 560 Lincoln St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Mediterranean, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Brown Rice Thai Cuisine

22 / 30

#9. Brown Rice Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 184 West Boylston St. West Boylston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Mint Kitchen & Bar

23 / 30

#8. Mint Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 79 Maywood St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Vietnamese, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Corner - Worcester

24 / 30

#7. Thai Corner - Worcester

- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 120 June St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Choose And Mix

25 / 30

#6. Choose And Mix

- Rating: 4.6/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5 Mountain St. East Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Korean, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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Maken Zi Ramen & Rice Bowls

26 / 30

#5. Maken Zi Ramen & Rice Bowls

- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 26 West Boylston St. West Boylston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Ramen, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Kai Mook

27 / 30

#4. Kai Mook

- Rating: 4.7/5 (127 reviews)
- Address: 3 Howe Ave. Millbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Siam 9 Thai Cuisine - Holden

28 / 30

#3. Siam 9 Thai Cuisine - Holden

- Rating: 4.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 456 Main St. Holden, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Miyazawa

29 / 30

#2. Sushi Miyazawa

- Rating: 4.7/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 372 Chandler St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Wooden Bar

30 / 30

#1. Wooden Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 4 Knowlton Ave. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Noodles, Ramen, Cocktail Bars
- 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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