Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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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Great Wall Express

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#30. Great Wall Express

- Rating: 3.3/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6547 Stadium Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Rice Kitchen

2 / 30

#29. Rice Kitchen

- Rating: 3.4/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 811 West Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Kumo Hibachi & Sushi

3 / 30

#28. Kumo Hibachi & Sushi

- Rating: 3.5/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6396 South Westnedge Ave. Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Sura Korean BBQ Sushi Kalamazoo

4 / 30

#27. Sura Korean BBQ Sushi Kalamazoo

- Rating: 3.6/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6909 West Q Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Kyoto Japanese Steak House

5 / 30

#26. Kyoto Japanese Steak House

- Rating: 3.6/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4604 West Main St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Teppanyaki, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

South China

6 / 30

#25. South China

- Rating: 3.7/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 811 Riverview Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Sakura 2: Hibachi Grill & Sushi Bar

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#24. Sakura 2: Hibachi Grill & Sushi Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6749 South Westnedge Ave. Ste G Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

A Thai Cafe

8 / 30

#23. A Thai Cafe

- Rating: 3.8/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7089 South Westnedge Ave. Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Paris Banh Mi

9 / 30

#22. Paris Banh Mi

- Rating: 3.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 653 Romence Road Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Indoor Playcenter, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Motea House & Ramen

10 / 30

#21. Motea House & Ramen

- Rating: 3.9/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4426 West Main St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Ramen, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Gorilla Gourmet

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#20. Gorilla Gourmet

- Rating: 3.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 305 Oakland Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Street Vendors, Asian Fusion, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Joy Fong Restaurant

12 / 30

#19. Joy Fong Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8136 Portage Road Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

Hunan Gardens

13 / 30

#18. Hunan Gardens

- Rating: 4.0/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5059 West Main St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese, Taiwanese
- Read more on Yelp

Bangkok Flavor

14 / 30

#17. Bangkok Flavor

- Rating: 4.0/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5455 Gull Road Ste B Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Maru Sushi & Grill

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#16. Maru Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 427 East Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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China Hut

16 / 30

#15. China Hut

- Rating: 4.1/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4123 Portage St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Ziingo Urban Asian

17 / 30

#14. Ziingo Urban Asian

- Rating: 4.2/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3830 West Centre Ave. Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Saffron Indian Cuisine

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#13. Saffron Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (322 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1710 West Main St. Ste D Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Hillside Indian Cuisine

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#12. Hillside Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 600 Romence Road Ste 140 Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Indian, Soup, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Rasa Ria

20 / 30

#11. Rasa Ria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1921 West Main St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Indonesian, Malaysian, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Namsan

21 / 30

#10. Namsan

- Rating: 4.3/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1844 South Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Toba Sushi And Ramen

22 / 30

#9. Toba Sushi And Ramen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 220 West Michigan Ave. Ste B Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Korean, Ramen, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Hunan Gardens

23 / 30

#8. Hunan Gardens

- Rating: 4.4/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7157 West Q Ave. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Aichef Express

24 / 30

#7. Aichef Express

- Rating: 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 5729 South Westnedge Ave. Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Japanese, Bubble Tea, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Ziki Japanese

25 / 30

#6. Ziki Japanese

- Rating: 4.5/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 279 West Center Ave. Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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Z&W Chinese Cuisine

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#5. Z&W Chinese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 6082 South 12th St. Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Dak Good

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#4. Dak Good

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5317 South Westnedge Ave. Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Toba Sushi & Grill

28 / 30

#3. Toba Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 235 North Drake Road Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Cravings Deli

29 / 30

#2. Cravings Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 229 West Kilgore Road Portage, Michigan
- Categories: Vietnamese, Ramen, Pan Asian
- Read more on Yelp

Cravings Corners

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#1. Cravings Corners

- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 8107 Vineyard Pkwy Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Categories: Pan Asian, Vietnamese, Ramen
- 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.