
Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Columbia, Missouri by diners
Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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.
#29. Loon Sheng
- Rating: 2.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2716 Paris Road Ste 4 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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#28. Taj Mahal Restaurant and Grocery
- Rating: 2.9/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 601 Business Loop 70 West ste 206 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Indian, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp
#27. China Garden
- Rating: 3.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3420 Clark Lane Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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#26. China Chef
- Rating: 3.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 27 Conley Road Ste 106 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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#25. China Kitchen
- Rating: 3.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 503 East Nifong Blvd. Ste L Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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#24. China Star
- Rating: 3.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3301 West Broadway Business Park Court Ste D Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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#23. New Mandarin House
- Rating: 3.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3302 West Broadway Business Park Court Ste East Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese, Korean, Asian Fusion
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#22. China Moon
- Rating: 3.3/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3890 Rangeline St. Ste 105 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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#21. House Of Chow
- Rating: 3.3/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 West Broadway Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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#20. Taste Place
- Rating: 3.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 215 North Stadium Blvd. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Hot Pot, Chinese, Seafood
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#19. Osaka
- Rating: 3.4/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 East Nifong Blvd. Ste A Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#18. Bangkok Gardens
- Rating: 3.5/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 811 Cherry St. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Thai
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#17. India's House
- Rating: 3.7/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 East Broadway Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Indian
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#16. Geisha Sushi Bar
- Rating: 3.8/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 804 East Broadway Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#15. Jina Yoo's Asian Bistro
- Rating: 3.8/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2200 Forum Blvd. Ste 109 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Korean
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#14. Ocha Noodles and Ramen
- Rating: 3.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 1101 Grindstone Pkwy Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Ramen, Noodles
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#13. Peking Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 Green Meadow Road Ste 4 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
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#12. Szechuan House
- Rating: 3.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 21 North Providence Road Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese, Soup
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#11. Sake Japanese Bistro & Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16 South 10th St. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Wine Bars
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#10. Curry-osity
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 3101 West Broadway Ste 101 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Indian
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#9. Chinese Wok Express
- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 422 East Broadway Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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#8. Thai Express
- Rating: 4.1/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 308 South 9th St. Ste 107 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Thai
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#7. Love Sushi
- Rating: 4.1/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 2101 West Broadway Ste South Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#6. Kampai Alley
- Rating: 4.1/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 907 Alley A Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#5. Bamboo Terrace
- Rating: 4.1/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26 South 9th St. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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#4. Le Bao
- Rating: 4.2/5 (138 reviews)
- Address: 1009 Park Ave. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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#3. Kinkao
- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 904 East Broadway Ste 101 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Thai
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#2. Pho Quan Viet Cuisine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2016 Paris Road Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese, Sandwiches
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#1. Tiger Chef
- Rating: 4.4/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 907 Rain Forest Pwy Ste 101 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai
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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.