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.

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Lee's Family

1 / 30

#30. Lee's Family

- Rating: 4.4/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2865 Sheridan Drive Unit B Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Rin's Thai Bistro

2 / 30

#29. Rin's Thai Bistro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4446 Main St. Snyder, New York
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Pattaya Street Food

3 / 30

#28. Pattaya Street Food

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 617 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Thai, Burmese, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp

Pho Lantern Restaurant

4 / 30

#27. Pho Lantern Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (585 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 837 Niagara St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Seafood, Vietnamese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Camellia Garden

5 / 30

#26. Camellia Garden

- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5176 Transit Road Depew, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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China Jade Kitchen

6 / 30

#25. China Jade Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2509 Harlem Road Cheektowaga, New York
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Aung Family Restaurant

7 / 30

#24. Aung Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2768 Elmwood Ave. Unit B Kenmore, New York
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai, Malaysian
- Read more on Yelp

Buffalo Tikka House

8 / 30

#23. Buffalo Tikka House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (186 reviews)
- Address: 948 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Halal, Indian, Bangladeshi
- Read more on Yelp

Bengal Grill

9 / 30

#22. Bengal Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 2835 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Indian, Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Mahar Moe

10 / 30

#21. Mahar Moe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 3668 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Parivaar Pub

11 / 30

#20. Parivaar Pub

- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 708 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Indian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Kani Japanese & Thai Cuisine

12 / 30

#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
- Read more on Yelp

Spring Asian Cuisine

13 / 30

#18. Spring Asian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 92 Webster St. North Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Korean, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Tiny Thai

14 / 30

#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
- Read more on Yelp

Bamboo Ridge

15 / 30

#16. Bamboo Ridge

- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 244 Allen St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Thai, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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Chin Hills

16 / 30

#15. Chin Hills

- Rating: 4.6/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2756 Elmwood Ave. Kenmore, New York
- Categories: Korean, Burmese
- Read more on Yelp

K Dara Noodle Bar

17 / 30

#14. K Dara Noodle Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 110 Pearl St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Noodles, Vietnamese, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

Shalimar BBQ & Grill

18 / 30

#13. Shalimar BBQ & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 224 Plaza Drive Ste A Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Indian, Halal, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Moneybags Dumplings

19 / 30

#12. Moneybags Dumplings

- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 69 Chenango St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Dim Sum, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Roma Thai & Burmese Cuisine

20 / 30

#11. Roma Thai & Burmese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 964 Maple Road Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Thai, Burmese, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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Southern Junction

21 / 30

#10. Southern Junction

- Rating: 4.7/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 365 Connecticut St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Indian, Barbecue, Smokehouse
- Read more on Yelp

India Gate

22 / 30

#9. India Gate

- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1264 Hertel Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Indian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

PHAMS KITCHEN

23 / 30

#8. PHAMS KITCHEN

- Rating: 4.7/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2940 Union Road Cheektowaga, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Nine & Night

24 / 30

#7. Nine & Night

- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 414 Amherst St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Naan-Tastic

25 / 30

#6. Naan-Tastic

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3611 Delaware Ave. Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Indian, fast food, Food
- Read more on Yelp

Anchi A La Carte

26 / 30

#5. Anchi A La Carte

- Rating: 4.8/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 4224 Maple Road Ste 122 Amherst, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

As-Salam Diner & Kabab House

27 / 30

#4. As-Salam Diner & Kabab House

- Rating: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1389 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Indian, Halal, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

A&J Poke Hawaii Bowl

28 / 30

#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
- Read more on Yelp

Delhi Palace Of Buffalo

29 / 30

#2. Delhi Palace Of Buffalo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 1051 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Indian, Bangladeshi
- Read more on Yelp

Maharaja Indian Restaurant

30 / 30

#1. Maharaja Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 9416 Transit Road East Amherst, New York
- 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.