
Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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.
#30. Lee's Family
- Rating: 4.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2865 Sheridan Drive Unit B Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Chinese
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#29. Rin's Thai Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4446 Main St. Snyder, New York
- Categories: Thai
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#28. Pattaya Street Food
- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 617 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Thai, Burmese, Street Vendors
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#27. Pho Lantern Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (585 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 837 Niagara St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Seafood, Vietnamese, Thai
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#26. Camellia Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5176 Transit Road Depew, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai, Breakfast & Brunch
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#25. China Jade Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2509 Harlem Road Cheektowaga, New York
- Categories: Chinese
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#24. Aung Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2768 Elmwood Ave. Unit B Kenmore, New York
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai, Malaysian
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#23. Buffalo Tikka House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (186 reviews)
- Address: 948 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Halal, Indian, Bangladeshi
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#22. Bengal Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 2835 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Indian, Mediterranean, Halal
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#21. Mahar Moe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 3668 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Asian Fusion
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#20. Parivaar Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 708 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Indian, Cocktail Bars
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#19. Kani Japanese & Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2298 Niagara Falls Blvd. Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Thai
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#18. Spring Asian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 92 Webster St. North Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Korean, Thai
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#17. Tiny Thai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 27 Chandler St. Ste 212B Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Thai, Pop-Up Restaurants
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#16. Bamboo Ridge
- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 244 Allen St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Thai, Vietnamese
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#15. Chin Hills
- Rating: 4.6/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2756 Elmwood Ave. Kenmore, New York
- Categories: Korean, Burmese
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#14. K Dara Noodle Bar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 110 Pearl St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Noodles, Vietnamese, Tapas/Small Plates
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#13. Shalimar BBQ & Grill
- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 224 Plaza Drive Ste A Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Indian, Halal, Buffets
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#12. Moneybags Dumplings
- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 69 Chenango St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Dim Sum, Halal
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#11. Roma Thai & Burmese Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 964 Maple Road Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Thai, Burmese, Halal
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#10. Southern Junction
- Rating: 4.7/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 365 Connecticut St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Indian, Barbecue, Smokehouse
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#9. India Gate
- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1264 Hertel Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Indian, Buffets
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#8. PHAMS KITCHEN
- Rating: 4.7/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2940 Union Road Cheektowaga, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#7. Nine & Night
- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 414 Amherst St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Thai
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#6. Naan-Tastic
- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3611 Delaware Ave. Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Indian, fast food, Food
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#5. Anchi A La Carte
- Rating: 4.8/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 4224 Maple Road Ste 122 Amherst, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Sandwiches
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#4. As-Salam Diner & Kabab House
- Rating: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1389 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Indian, Halal, Diners
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#3. A&J Poke Hawaii Bowl
- Rating: 4.8/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3997 Sheridan Drive Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Salad
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#2. Delhi Palace Of Buffalo
- Rating: 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 1051 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Indian, Bangladeshi
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#1. Maharaja Indian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 9416 Transit Road East Amherst, New York
- Categories: Indian
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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.