Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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.

Luna Inspired Street Food

1 / 30

#30. Luna Inspired Street Food

- Rating: 3.1/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 113 North Aurora St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: New American, Tacos, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Four Seasons

2 / 30

#29. Four Seasons

- Rating: 3.2/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 404 Eddy St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Oishii Bowl

3 / 30

#28. Oishii Bowl

- Rating: 3.3/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 College Ave. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

De Tasty Hot Pot

4 / 30

#27. De Tasty Hot Pot

- Rating: 3.4/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 422 Eddy St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Hot Pot, Dim Sum, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Gangnam Station

5 / 30

#26. Gangnam Station

- Rating: 3.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 Dryden Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Korean, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Taste of Thai Express

6 / 30

#25. Taste of Thai Express

- Rating: 3.4/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 209 South Meadow St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Spring Buffet

7 / 30

#24. Spring Buffet

- Rating: 3.4/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 Fairgrounds Memorial Pkwy South Meadow Square Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Chinese, American
- Read more on Yelp

Tamarind

8 / 30

#23. Tamarind

- Rating: 3.5/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 503 North Meadow St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Thai, Pan Asian
- Read more on Yelp

Taste of Thai

9 / 30

#22. Taste of Thai

- Rating: 3.5/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 216 East State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Osaka

10 / 30

#21. Sushi Osaka

- Rating: 3.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 113 East State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Thai Basil

11 / 30

#20. Thai Basil

- Rating: 3.5/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118 West State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Ling Ling Kitchen

12 / 30

#19. Ling Ling Kitchen

- Rating: 3.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 222 Elmira Road Ste 9 Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Mitsuba

13 / 30

#18. Mitsuba

- Rating: 3.6/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2300 North Triphammer Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp

Ithaca Sumo Japanese Hibachi and Sushi

14 / 30

#17. Ithaca Sumo Japanese Hibachi and Sushi

- Rating: 3.6/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2309 North Triphammer Road Ste 15 Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Spicy Asian

15 / 30

#16. Spicy Asian

- Rating: 3.7/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 335 Elmira Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Chinese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Sangam Indian Cuisine

16 / 30

#15. Sangam Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 3.8/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 424 Eddy St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Indian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

New Delhi Diamonds Indian Restaurant

17 / 30

#14. New Delhi Diamonds Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 West Green St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Fusia Bento Bar

18 / 30

#13. Fusia Bento Bar

- Rating: 3.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 405 College Ave. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Taichi Bubble Tea

19 / 30

#12. Taichi Bubble Tea

- Rating: 3.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 740 South Meadow St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Poke, Asian Fusion, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Mia Restaurant

20 / 30

#11. Mia Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 East State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Indian, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Sopoong

21 / 30

#10. Sopoong

- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 147 Dryden Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Asia Cuisine

22 / 30

#9. Asia Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 126 North Aurora St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Kimchi

23 / 30

#8. Kimchi

- Rating: 4.1/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 124 East State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Tian Jin Foods 天津小吃

24 / 30

#7. Tian Jin Foods 天津小吃

- Rating: 4.1/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 171 East State St. Ste 136 Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Chinese, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

Saigon Kitchen

25 / 30

#6. Saigon Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (772 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 526 West State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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The Lotus

26 / 30

#5. The Lotus

- Rating: 4.2/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 101 North Aurora St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Maru Ramen

27 / 30

#4. Maru Ramen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 512 West State St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Ramen, Bars, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

MIX Kitchen & Bar

28 / 30

#3. MIX Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (479 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 Elmira Road Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Italian, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Pokelava

29 / 30

#2. Pokelava

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 722 South Meadow St. Ste 900 Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Poke, Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Hakacha Restaurant

30 / 30

#1. Hakacha Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 3rd St. Ithaca, New York
- Categories: Ramen, Pasta Shops
- 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.

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