Highest-rated Asian restaurants in New York City 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 New York City 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 New York City 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.

Punjabi Junction Of 87th

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#30. Punjabi Junction Of 87th

- Rating: 4.8/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 1665 1st Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

For U

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#29. For U

- Rating: 4.8/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 155 3rd Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Dim Sum, Szechuan, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Curry In Handi

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#28. Curry In Handi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 443 Bushwick Ave. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Halal, Indian, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

Tofubox

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#27. Tofubox

- Rating: 4.8/5 (141 reviews)
- Address: 632 Grand St. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Vegetarian, Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp

Kalye Rivington

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#26. Kalye Rivington

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 Rivington St. New York, New York
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

Secchu Yokota

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#25. Secchu Yokota

- Rating: 4.8/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 199 East 3rd St. Floor 1 New York, New York
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi On Me

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#24. Sushi On Me

- Rating: 4.8/5 (338 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 71-26 Roosevelt Ave. Jackson Heights, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Speakeasies
- Read more on Yelp

Chang Lai Fishballs & Noodles

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#23. Chang Lai Fishballs & Noodles

- Rating: 4.8/5 (349 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 55B Bayard St. New York, New York
- Categories: Noodles, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Koya

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#22. Sushi Koya

- Rating: 4.8/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 163 West 71st St. New York, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

The Am Thai

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#21. The Am Thai

- Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 225 South 1st St. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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Peeps Kitchen

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#20. Peeps Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 55 McGuinness Blvd. South Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Shinzo Omakase

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#19. Shinzo Omakase

- Rating: 4.8/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 89 East 2nd St. Small White Store (BYOB) New York, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Konoha Yakitori Ramen and Sushi House

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#18. Konoha Yakitori Ramen and Sushi House

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 847B Union St. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

ME Chicken Rice

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#17. ME Chicken Rice

- Rating: 4.8/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 West 3rd St. New York, New York
- Categories: Thai, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

Kazumi Omakase

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#16. Kazumi Omakase

- Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 31 West 8th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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Seoul BAP

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#15. Seoul BAP

- Rating: 4.8/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 55 West 27th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Korean, Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

Tea and Milk

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#14. Tea and Milk

- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6756 4th Ave. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Vietnamese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Holic Thai Bistro

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#13. Holic Thai Bistro

- Rating: 4.8/5 (66 reviews)
- Address: 592 Nostrand Ave. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Driftwood

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#12. Driftwood

- Rating: 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 7011 Grand Ave. Maspeth, New York
- Categories: Seafood, New American, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Zongzi lady

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#11. Zongzi lady

- Rating: 4.8/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Chrystie St. Grand St. New York, New York
- Categories: Street Vendors, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Cloves Indian Cuisine

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#10. Cloves Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (148 reviews)
- Address: 66 Madison Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Omakase By Korami

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#9. Omakase By Korami

- Rating: 4.8/5 (531 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 400A West 50th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Tsukimi

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#8. Tsukimi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 228 East 10th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Din's Kitchen

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#7. Din's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 5210 7th Ave. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Dim Sum, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

bōm

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#6. bōm

- Rating: 4.9/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 17 West 19th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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Yezo Thai Isankaya

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#5. Yezo Thai Isankaya

- Rating: 4.9/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 301 East 49th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Thai, Izakaya, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Woori Korean

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#4. Woori Korean

- Rating: 4.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 336 Myrtle Ave. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Sushi Ishikawa

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#3. Sushi Ishikawa

- Rating: 4.9/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 207 West 80th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

One Bite Omakase

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#2. One Bite Omakase

- Rating: 5.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 411 Amsterdam Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Mr. Jones Supper Club

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#1. Mr. Jones Supper Club

- Rating: 5.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 22 Jones St. New York, New York
- Categories: Australian, Seafood, Asian Fusion
- 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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