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 Flint 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 Flint 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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Ichiban Japanese Bistro & Steak house
1 / 24- Rating: 2.6/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2381 East Hill Road Ste 3 Grand Blanc, Michigan
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
China House
2 / 24- Rating: 2.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2257 East Hill Road Grand Blanc, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
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Habachi Buffet
3 / 24- Rating: 3.0/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3022 South Linden Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Japanese, Buffets, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
Sagano Japanese Bistro
4 / 24- Rating: 3.3/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2065 South Linden Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
China Star In Carriage Plaza
5 / 24- Rating: 3.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9061 Miller Road Swartz Creek, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
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China Jade
6 / 24- Rating: 3.4/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11415 South Saginaw St. Grand Blanc, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
The Golden Moon
7 / 24- Rating: 3.4/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4527 Miller Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
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Wing Garden
8 / 24- Rating: 3.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6510 West Pierson Road Flushing, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Manee Thai Cuisine
9 / 24- Rating: 3.7/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 1117 South Belsay Road Burton, Michigan
- Categories: Thai
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Empire Wok
10 / 24- Rating: 3.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 4211 East Court St. Ste G Burton, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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Thai Nation Bistro
11 / 24- Rating: 3.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5006 Lapeer Road Ste 2 Burton, Michigan
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
Bangkok Pepper
12 / 24- Rating: 3.8/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2221 East Hill Road Grand Blanc, Michigan
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
Hot Pepper Thai Restaurant
13 / 24- Rating: 3.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 11419 South Saginaw St. Unit B Grand Blanc, Michigan
- Categories: Thai
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Hong Da
14 / 24- Rating: 3.9/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2922 Flushing Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
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Lotus Room Chinese Cuisine
15 / 24- Rating: 3.9/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6004 Torrey Road Ste H Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
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China 1
16 / 24- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3867 Lapeer Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
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Moy Kong Express
17 / 24- Rating: 4.1/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 530 South Center Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
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Cantonese Gourmet South
18 / 24- Rating: 4.1/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3205 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Grill of India
19 / 24- Rating: 4.1/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2105 South Linden Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
Canton Chinese Restaurant
20 / 24- Rating: 4.1/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5313 Fenton Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
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Gourmet Wok
21 / 24- Rating: 4.2/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1358 West Bristol Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Cantonese Gourmet East
22 / 24- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3110 Richfield Road Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
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Ten Fu Chinese Gourmet
23 / 24- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1621 South Saginaw St. Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
Mays Bangkok
24 / 24- Rating: 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1174 West Hill Road Ste 4 Flint, Michigan
- Categories: Thai
- 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.
