
Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Worcester by diners
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.
#30. Pearl Cafe II
- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 92 Elm St. Millbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: Chinese
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#29. Harvest Moon II
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 75 West Boylston St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Chinese
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#28. Kisoro
- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 482 Park Ave. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki, fast food
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#27. Thai and I
- Rating: 4.1/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 274 South St. Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai, Noodles
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#26. Saigon Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 976 Main St. Unit B Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#25. Bombay Lounge
- Rating: 4.1/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 64 Water St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Indian
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#24. Anh Thu 2
- Rating: 4.1/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 91 Stafford St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#23. Pho Sure
- Rating: 4.1/5 (497 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 501 Shrewsbury St. Worcester , Massachusetts
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#22. Namaste Woo
- Rating: 4.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 160 Green St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Food Court, Indian
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#21. Loving Hut
- Rating: 4.2/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 56 Hamilton St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Chinese, Vegetarian, Buffets
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#20. Rice Violet
- Rating: 4.2/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 287 Main St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai, Vegetarian
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#19. C & N Vietnamese Cuisine
- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 10 Millbury St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#18. Baba Restaurant & Sushi Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (468 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 309 Park Ave. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#17. Fantastic Pizza & Cafe
- Rating: 4.2/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 910 Main St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Sandwiches, Indian
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#16. Eggroll Lady & Fish Shack
- Rating: 4.2/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 609 West Bolyston St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Vietnamese, Seafood
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#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
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#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
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#13. Loving Hut
- Rating: 4.3/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 Chandler St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Chinese, Vegan, Vegetarian
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#12. Desi Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 393 Chandler St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
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#11. Thai House of Holden
- Rating: 4.3/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 680 Main St. Holden, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai
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#10. Tandoori Kebab & Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 560 Lincoln St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Bakeries, Mediterranean, Indian
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#9. Brown Rice Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 184 West Boylston St. West Boylston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai
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#8. Mint Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 79 Maywood St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Vietnamese, Cocktail Bars
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#7. Thai Corner - Worcester
- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 120 June St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Noodles
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#6. Choose And Mix
- Rating: 4.6/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5 Mountain St. East Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Korean, Vegan, Gluten-Free
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#5. Maken Zi Ramen & Rice Bowls
- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 26 West Boylston St. West Boylston, Massachusetts
- Categories: Ramen, Noodles
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#4. Kai Mook
- Rating: 4.7/5 (127 reviews)
- Address: 3 Howe Ave. Millbury, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Coffee & Tea
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#3. Siam 9 Thai Cuisine - Holden
- Rating: 4.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 456 Main St. Holden, Massachusetts
- Categories: Thai, Desserts
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#2. Sushi Miyazawa
- Rating: 4.7/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 372 Chandler St. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Soup
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#1. Wooden Bar
- Rating: 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 4 Knowlton Ave. Worcester, Massachusetts
- Categories: Noodles, Ramen, Cocktail Bars
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 323 metros.