Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Missoula 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 Missoula 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 Missoula 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.

Mustard Seed

1 / 19

#19. Mustard Seed

- Rating: 2.7/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2901 Brooks St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Asian Fusion, New American, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

China Buffet

2 / 19

#18. China Buffet

- Rating: 2.9/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1900 Brooks St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Noodle Express

3 / 19

#17. Noodle Express

- Rating: 2.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2901 Brooks Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Noodle Express

4 / 19

#16. Noodle Express

- Rating: 3.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2000 West Broadway Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Noodles, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Hana Downtown

5 / 19

#15. Sushi Hana Downtown

- Rating: 3.1/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 403 North Higgins Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Bamboo Gardens

6 / 19

#14. Bamboo Gardens

- Rating: 3.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11400 US Hwy 93 South Lolo, Montana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

China Garden

7 / 19

#13. China Garden

- Rating: 3.4/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2100 Stephens Ave. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Kobe Seafood & Steak

8 / 19

#12. Kobe Seafood & Steak

- Rating: 3.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3331 North Reserve St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Teppanyaki, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Michi Ramen Bar

9 / 19

#11. Michi Ramen Bar

- Rating: 3.6/5 (170 reviews)
- Address: 137 West Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Ramen, Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Big Thai Country

10 / 19

#10. Big Thai Country

- Rating: 3.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Rice Fine Thai Cuisine

11 / 19

#9. Rice Fine Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 3.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 West Kent Ave. Unit 102 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Vietnam Noodle Restaurant

12 / 19

#8. Vietnam Noodle Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2100 Stephens Ave. Ste 103 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Pagoda Chinese Food

13 / 19

#7. Pagoda Chinese Food

- Rating: 3.8/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 425 North 5th St. West Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Chinese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Koh Chang Thai Restaurant

14 / 19

#6. Koh Chang Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3075 North Reserve St. Ste k Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Zoo Thai

15 / 19

#5. Zoo Thai

- Rating: 4.0/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 150 East Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Masala

16 / 19

#4. Masala

- Rating: 4.0/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 206 West Main St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Palace in Southgate Mall

17 / 19

#3. Sushi Palace in Southgate Mall

- Rating: 4.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2901 Brooks St. Ste C-2 Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Vi

18 / 19

#2. Pho Vi

- Rating: 4.3/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2101 Brooks St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Dobi's Teriyaki

19 / 19

#1. Dobi's Teriyaki

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 123 West Front St. Missoula, Montana
- Categories: Japanese
- 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.