Highest-rated Asian restaurants in St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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.

Basil India

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#30. Basil India

- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3183 South Grand Blvd. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Indian, Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Saint Louis Halal Meat, Grocery & Foods - Baba's Restaurant

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#29. Saint Louis Halal Meat, Grocery & Foods - Baba's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10276 Page Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Indian, Pakistani, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Kalbi Taco Shack

3 / 30

#28. Kalbi Taco Shack

- Rating: 4.5/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3730 Foundry Way St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Vegetarian, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Sado

4 / 30

#27. Sado

- Rating: 4.5/5 (278 reviews)
- Address: 5201 Shaw Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Tiger 88 Banhmi & Boba

5 / 30

#26. Tiger 88 Banhmi & Boba

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 12055 Manchester Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Cate Zone Chinese Cafe

6 / 30

#25. Cate Zone Chinese Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (410 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8148 Olive Blvd. University City, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

DD Mau Vietnamese Eatery

7 / 30

#24. DD Mau Vietnamese Eatery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (406 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11982 Dorsett Road Maryland Heights, Missouri
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Chilispot

8 / 30

#23. Chilispot

- Rating: 4.5/5 (289 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7930 Olive Blvd. University City, Missouri
- Categories: Szechuan, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Katsuya STL

9 / 30

#22. Katsuya STL

- Rating: 4.6/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6301 Delmar Blvd. University City, Missouri
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Tiger Soup Dumplings

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#21. Tiger Soup Dumplings

- Rating: 4.6/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 98 Gravois Bluffs Cir Drive Ste D Fenton, Missouri
- Categories: Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp

Indo

11 / 30

#20. Indo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (442 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1641D Tower Grove Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Pan Asian, Sushi Bars, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Ganadara

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#19. Cafe Ganadara

- Rating: 4.6/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6413 Hampton Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Korean, Bakeries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Hawaii Poke

13 / 30

#18. Hawaii Poke

- Rating: 4.6/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12527 Olive Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Poke, Bubble Tea, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Akar

14 / 30

#17. Akar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7641 Wydown Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Vegetarian, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Sameem Afghan Restaurant

15 / 30

#16. Sameem Afghan Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (647 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4341 Manchester Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Afghan, Middle Eastern, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Kain Tayo

16 / 30

#15. Kain Tayo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2700 Locust St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Pan Asian, Filipino, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Flavors Indian Cuisine

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#14. Flavors Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12350 Manchester Road Des Peres, Missouri
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Saucy Porka

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#13. Saucy Porka

- Rating: 4.6/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3900 Laclede Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Pan Asian, Latin American, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Menya Rui

19 / 30

#12. Menya Rui

- Rating: 4.6/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3453 Hampton Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Kitchen 95

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#11. Kitchen 95

- Rating: 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 2336 Woodson Road Overland, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Mama

21 / 30

#10. Thai Mama

- Rating: 4.6/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1932 Mckelvey Road Maryland Heights, Missouri
- Categories: Thai, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Top Sushi - St Louis

22 / 30

#9. Top Sushi - St Louis

- Rating: 4.6/5 (79 reviews)
- Address: 1947 Schuetz Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Lona's Lil Eats

23 / 30

#8. Lona's Lil Eats

- Rating: 4.6/5 (798 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2199 California Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Vegetarian, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Fire Chicken

24 / 30

#7. Fire Chicken

- Rating: 4.7/5 (162 reviews)
- Address: 10200 Page Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Korean, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Meyou

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#6. Meyou

- Rating: 4.7/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 8162 Big Bend Blvd. Webster Groves, Missouri
- Categories: Thai, Comfort Food, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Sides Of Seoul

26 / 30

#5. Sides Of Seoul

- Rating: 4.7/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10084 Page Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

The Fattened Caf.

27 / 30

#4. The Fattened Caf.

- Rating: 4.9/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 3405 South Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Filipino, Barbecue
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Stews Food & Liquor

28 / 30

#3. Stews Food & Liquor

- Rating: 4.9/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 1862 South 10th St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Tiny Chef

29 / 30

#2. Tiny Chef

- Rating: 4.9/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 4701 Morganford Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Maaji's Street Kitchen

30 / 30

#1. Maaji's Street Kitchen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 3324 North Lindbergh Blvd. Saint Ann, Missouri
- Categories: Indian
- 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.