Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark 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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Kurobuta - White Charcoal Grille

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#30. Kurobuta - White Charcoal Grille

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 437 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, New Jersey
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Japanese, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

Tenmomi

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#29. Tenmomi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 22 Washington Ave. Nutley, New Jersey
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Panebianco Cucina Italiana

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#28. Panebianco Cucina Italiana

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 88 Park Ave. Rutherford, New Jersey
- Categories: Italian, Mediterranean, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

R & L Coffee Shop and Deli

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#27. R & L Coffee Shop and Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 139 Franklin St. Bloomfield, New Jersey
- Categories: Filipino, Breakfast & Brunch, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

Golden Rice Bowl

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#26. Golden Rice Bowl

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 351 Hillside Ave. Hillside, New Jersey
- Categories: Chinese, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

Pinwheel Garden Dumpling & Noodle Bar

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#25. Pinwheel Garden Dumpling & Noodle Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (469 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 318 Communipaw Ave. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Noodles, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Sake Sushi & Poke

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#24. Sake Sushi & Poke

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 375 Centre St. Nutley, New Jersey
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Poke
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi by Bou - Jersey City NJ @ Ani Ramen

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#23. Sushi by Bou - Jersey City NJ @ Ani Ramen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 218 Newark Ave. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Speakeasies
- Read more on Yelp

Don Chicken

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#22. Don Chicken

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 675 Paterson Ave. Ste 4 Carlstadt, New Jersey
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Rahway Sushi

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#21. Rahway Sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 75 East Cherry St. Unit 10A Ste 10 A Rahway, New Jersey
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Korkai

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#20. Korkai

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 38 Upper Montclair Plz Floor 1 MTC, New Jersey
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Qsina 8

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#19. Qsina 8

- Rating: 4.6/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 945 Stuyvesant Ave. Union, New Jersey
- Categories: Noodles, Filipino, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Mumbai Maskaa

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#18. Mumbai Maskaa

- Rating: 4.6/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 150 Valley Road Ste 6 Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Go Go Curry Newark

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#17. Go Go Curry Newark

- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 1 William St. Newark, New Jersey
- Categories: Japanese Curry, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

Ino Sushi

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#16. Ino Sushi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116A Market St. Clifton, New Jersey
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Clove Garden of India

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#15. Clove Garden of India

- Rating: 4.6/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 353 3rd St. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Wasai Bistro

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#14. Wasai Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 232 Centennial Ave. Cranford, New Jersey
- Categories: French, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Best Biryani & More

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#13. Best Biryani & More

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 515 Newark Ave. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Domodachi

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#12. Domodachi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Union Ave. Rutherford, New Jersey
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Hans Chicken

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#11. Hans Chicken

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 107 Washington Ave. Little Ferry, New Jersey
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Shop, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Ayala Coffee

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#10. Ayala Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 946 Stuyvesant Ave. Union, New Jersey
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

Tiam Tiam

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#9. Tiam Tiam

- Rating: 4.7/5 (183 reviews)
- Address: 241 Harrison Ave. Harrison, New Jersey
- Categories: Japanese, Taiwanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Maki sushi

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#8. Maki sushi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 205 Blvd. Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Bowls & Noodles * Ramen * Poke Bowl * Boba Tea

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#7. Bowls & Noodles * Ramen * Poke Bowl * Boba Tea

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 546 Passaic Ave. West Caldwell, New Jersey
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Noodles, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Jersey Banh Mi

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#6. Jersey Banh Mi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 190 Academy St. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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Good Chicken

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#5. Good Chicken

- Rating: 4.8/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 114 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair, New Jersey
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Hana Sushi And Asian cuisine

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#4. Hana Sushi And Asian cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 300 Parker Ave. Maplewood, New Jersey
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Butterfish Sushi

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#3. Butterfish Sushi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (109 reviews)
- Address: 15 Franklin Place Rutherford, New Jersey
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Hayaku Japanese Hibachi

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#2. Hayaku Japanese Hibachi

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 41 North Ave. East Cranford, New Jersey
- Categories: Japanese, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

Next Door Provisions

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#1. Next Door Provisions

- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 146 Yale Ave. Jersey City, New Jersey
- Categories: Filipino, Noodles, Desserts
- 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.