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.

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Loon Sheng

1 / 29

#29. Loon Sheng

- Rating: 2.8/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2716 Paris Road Ste 4 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Taj Mahal Restaurant and Grocery

2 / 29

#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

China Garden

3 / 29

#27. China Garden

- Rating: 3.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3420 Clark Lane Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

China Chef

4 / 29

#26. China Chef

- Rating: 3.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 27 Conley Road Ste 106 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

China Kitchen

5 / 29

#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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China Star

6 / 29

#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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New Mandarin House

7 / 29

#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
- Read more on Yelp

China Moon

8 / 29

#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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House Of Chow

9 / 29

#21. House Of Chow

- Rating: 3.3/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 West Broadway Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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Taste Place

10 / 29

#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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Osaka

11 / 29

#19. Osaka

- Rating: 3.4/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 East Nifong Blvd. Ste A Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Bangkok Gardens

12 / 29

#18. Bangkok Gardens

- Rating: 3.5/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 811 Cherry St. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Thai
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India's House

13 / 29

#17. India's House

- Rating: 3.7/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 East Broadway Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Indian
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Geisha Sushi Bar

14 / 29

#16. Geisha Sushi Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 804 East Broadway Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Jina Yoo's Asian Bistro

15 / 29

#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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Ocha Noodles and Ramen

16 / 29

#14. Ocha Noodles and Ramen

- Rating: 3.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 1101 Grindstone Pkwy Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Ramen, Noodles
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Peking Restaurant

17 / 29

#13. Peking Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 212 Green Meadow Road Ste 4 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Szechuan House

18 / 29

#12. Szechuan House

- Rating: 3.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 21 North Providence Road Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese, Soup
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Sake Japanese Bistro & Bar

19 / 29

#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
- Read more on Yelp

Curry-osity

20 / 29

#10. Curry-osity

- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 3101 West Broadway Ste 101 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Indian
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Chinese Wok Express

21 / 29

#9. Chinese Wok Express

- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 422 East Broadway Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
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Thai Express

22 / 29

#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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Love Sushi

23 / 29

#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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Kampai Alley

24 / 29

#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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Bamboo Terrace

25 / 29

#5. Bamboo Terrace

- Rating: 4.1/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26 South 9th St. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Le Bao

26 / 29

#4. Le Bao

- Rating: 4.2/5 (138 reviews)
- Address: 1009 Park Ave. Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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Kinkao

27 / 29

#3. Kinkao

- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 904 East Broadway Ste 101 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Thai
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Pho Quan Viet Cuisine

28 / 29

#2. Pho Quan Viet Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2016 Paris Road Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Tiger Chef

29 / 29

#1. Tiger Chef

- Rating: 4.4/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 907 Rain Forest Pwy Ste 101 Columbia, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion, 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.