Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Asheville 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 Asheville 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 Asheville 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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Stonebowl Korean Restaurant

1 / 30

#30. Stonebowl Korean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1987 Hendersonville Road Ste A Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Shanghai Dumpling House

2 / 30

#29. Shanghai Dumpling House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 37 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Shanghainese, Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp

Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas

3 / 30

#28. Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas

- Rating: 4.2/5 (302 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 630 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

Suwana Asian Cuisine

4 / 30

#27. Suwana Asian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 45 Tunnel Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

The Madness - Merrimon Ave

5 / 30

#26. The Madness - Merrimon Ave

- Rating: 4.2/5 (97 reviews)
- Address: 1020 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Suwana's Thai Orchid

6 / 30

#25. Suwana's Thai Orchid

- Rating: 4.2/5 (491 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 Broadway St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Wine Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Asian Golden Buffet

7 / 30

#24. Asian Golden Buffet

- Rating: 4.2/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 84 Mineral Springs Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Siam Thai Restaurant

8 / 30

#23. Siam Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Stone Ridge Blvd. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

The Madness - Candler

9 / 30

#22. The Madness - Candler

- Rating: 4.3/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 275 Smokey Park Hwy Ste 251 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Burgers, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Red Ginger Dimsum And Tapas

10 / 30

#21. Red Ginger Dimsum And Tapas

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1465 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 82 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Dim Sum, Tapas Bars, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

Mr Tea Asian Bistro

11 / 30

#20. Mr Tea Asian Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 3 South Tunnel Road Ste E-05 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Mr.Sushi

12 / 30

#19. Mr.Sushi

- Rating: 4.3/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1578 B Hendersonville Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Wild Ginger

13 / 30

#18. Wild Ginger

- Rating: 4.3/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1950 Hendersonville Road Ste 12 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Ukiah

14 / 30

#17. Ukiah

- Rating: 4.4/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 121 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Mizu

15 / 30

#16. Mizu

- Rating: 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 22 New Leicester Hwy Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Noodles, Poke, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Itto Ramen & Japanese Tapas

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#15. Itto Ramen & Japanese Tapas

- Rating: 4.4/5 (360 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Cocktail Bars, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Asheville Sushi & Hibachi

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#14. Asheville Sushi & Hibachi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1636 Hendersonville Road Ste 175 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Chai Pani

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#13. Chai Pani

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1704 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 32 Banks Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Murasaki Asheville

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#12. Murasaki Asheville

- Rating: 4.4/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 200 Julian Lane Ste 210 Arden, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Itto Ramen Bar & Japanese Tapas

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#11. Itto Ramen Bar & Japanese Tapas

- Rating: 4.4/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 335 Airport Road Ste 300 Arden, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

Pad Thai - Asheville

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#10. Pad Thai - Asheville

- Rating: 4.4/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 Sardis Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Noodles, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

Bun Intended Food Truck

22 / 30

#9. Bun Intended Food Truck

- Rating: 4.4/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Food Trucks, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

Laila

23 / 30

#8. Laila

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 77 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Chen Garden

24 / 30

#7. Chen Garden

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 100 Julian Shoals Drive Ste 10 Arden, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

neng Jr 's

25 / 30

#6. neng Jr 's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 701 Haywood Road Ste 102 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp

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Botiwalla by Chai Pani

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#5. Botiwalla by Chai Pani

- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 697 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Aloha Cafe

27 / 30

#4. Aloha Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 28 Battery Park Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Poke, Sandwiches, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

Thai Chili Asian Bistro - Asheville

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#3. Thai Chili Asian Bistro - Asheville

- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1550 Hendersonville Road Ste 100 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Mehfil

29 / 30

#2. Mehfil

- Rating: 4.7/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 Biltmore Ave. Ste B Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Khao Thai Cuisine

30 / 30

#1. Khao Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (116 reviews)
- Address: 2145 Hendersonville Road Arden, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Desserts, Coffee & Tea
- 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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