Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester 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.

Shema Sushi

1 / 30

#30. Shema Sushi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 277 Alexander St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Seasoning Thai Bistro - Webster

2 / 30

#29. Seasoning Thai Bistro - Webster

- Rating: 4.2/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 657 Ridge Road Webster, New York
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Nosh

3 / 30

#28. Nosh

- Rating: 4.2/5 (652 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 47 Russell St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: New American, Asian Fusion, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Tai Chi Bubble Tea

4 / 30

#27. Tai Chi Bubble Tea

- Rating: 4.2/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3300 West Henrietta Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Maru Izakaya

5 / 30

#26. Maru Izakaya

- Rating: 4.2/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 274 Goodman St. North Rochester, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Poke
- Read more on Yelp

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Umai Revolving Sushi

6 / 30

#25. Umai Revolving Sushi

- Rating: 4.2/5 (108 reviews)
- Address: 2833 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Saigon Pho

7 / 30

#24. Saigon Pho

- Rating: 4.2/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1384 Lyell Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Poké Sushi

8 / 30

#23. Poké Sushi

- Rating: 4.3/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 682 South Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Seasoning Thai Bistro - Elmwood

9 / 30

#22. Seasoning Thai Bistro - Elmwood

- Rating: 4.3/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 2602 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Royal of India

10 / 30

#21. Royal of India

- Rating: 4.3/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Park Point Drive Rochester, New York
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

bb.q Chicken Rochester

11 / 30

#20. bb.q Chicken Rochester

- Rating: 4.3/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 510 Monroe Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

crave

12 / 30

#19. crave

- Rating: 4.3/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 1386 Mt Hope Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Chinese, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Naan-Tastic

13 / 30

#18. Naan-Tastic

- Rating: 4.3/5 (355 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Marketplace Drive Rochester, New York
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Curry House of India

14 / 30

#17. Curry House of India

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 3047 West Henrietta Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Coco Garden

15 / 30

#16. Coco Garden

- Rating: 4.4/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 420 Jefferson Road Ste 12 Rochester, New York
- Categories: Malaysian
- Read more on Yelp

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Sushi Master

16 / 30

#15. Sushi Master

- Rating: 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 600 Jefferson Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp

Seoul Drop

17 / 30

#14. Seoul Drop

- Rating: 4.4/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 1900 South Clinton Ave. Ste 410 Rochester, New York
- Categories: Korean, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Tai Chi Bubble Tea

18 / 30

#13. Tai Chi Bubble Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2255 East Ridge Road Ste 1 Irondequoit, New York
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Asian Fusion, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Taj Mahal Fine Indian Cuisine

19 / 30

#12. Taj Mahal Fine Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 1742 Long Pond Road Ste 1 Rochester, New York
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp

Crepe and Go

20 / 30

#11. Crepe and Go

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 831 South Clinton Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Sunny Hibachi

21 / 30

#10. Sunny Hibachi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3840 Dewey Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

JBC Rice Noodles & Ramen

22 / 30

#9. JBC Rice Noodles & Ramen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 900 Jefferson Road Ste 901 Rochester, New York
- Categories: Chinese, Bubble Tea, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

23 / 30

#8. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 Hylan Drive Henrietta, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Roc Pho Shop

24 / 30

#7. Roc Pho Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 339 Jefferson Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

Boba Mi

25 / 30

#6. Boba Mi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 376 Jefferson Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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Wild Elephant

26 / 30

#5. Wild Elephant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4348 Culver Road Irondequoit, New York
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Youkoso Sushi

27 / 30

#4. Youkoso Sushi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1455 East Henrietta Road Rochester, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

ThaiYada Restaurant

28 / 30

#3. ThaiYada Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 Alexander St. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

Esuki

29 / 30

#2. Esuki

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1370 Mt Hope Ave. Rochester, New York
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

DosiiRoc Cafe

30 / 30

#1. DosiiRoc Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1225 Jefferson Road Ste A11 Rochester, New York
- Categories: Korean, Chinese, Cafes
- 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.