Highest-rated Asian restaurants in Burlington, North Carolina 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 Burlington 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 Burlington 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.

Hibachi House

1 / 25

#25. Hibachi House

- Rating: 2.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1609 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese
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China Gate

2 / 25

#24. China Gate

- Rating: 3.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3127 Garden Road Ste B Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Soup, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Harusaki

3 / 25

#23. Harusaki

- Rating: 3.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1449 University Drive Ste H Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Niobe Japanese Steakhouse Express

4 / 25

#22. Niobe Japanese Steakhouse Express

- Rating: 3.2/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1071 South Main St. Graham, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Great Wall

5 / 25

#21. Great Wall

- Rating: 3.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 921 South Main St. Ste M Graham, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
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Peking House

6 / 25

#20. Peking House

- Rating: 3.4/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1441 University Drive Ste G Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
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Red Bowl Asian Bistro

7 / 25

#19. Red Bowl Asian Bistro

- Rating: 3.4/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3140 Walden Lane Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Gluten-Free
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Saigon Vietnamese Noodle & Hibachi Grill

8 / 25

#18. Saigon Vietnamese Noodle & Hibachi Grill

- Rating: 3.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3409 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
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Shanghai Restaurant

9 / 25

#17. Shanghai Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 West Elm St. Graham, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
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Golden Dragon Asian Bistro

10 / 25

#16. Golden Dragon Asian Bistro

- Rating: 3.7/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1120 St. Marks Church Road Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Vietnamese
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Chen's Cafe

11 / 25

#15. Chen's Cafe

- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1183 University Drive Ste 108 Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Thai, Chinese
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C&Z Grill

12 / 25

#14. C&Z Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 139 West Elm St. Graham, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Poke, Seafood
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Golden China Restaurant

13 / 25

#13. Golden China Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 202 South Main St. Ste A Graham, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
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King Chef

14 / 25

#12. King Chef

- Rating: 3.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2948 South Church St. Ste 101 Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Chicken Shop, Soup
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Simply Thai

15 / 25

#11. Simply Thai

- Rating: 3.8/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2041 Timberline Station Drive Elon, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars
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Asian Express

16 / 25

#10. Asian Express

- Rating: 3.8/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1356 North Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese, Japanese, Thai
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Passion

17 / 25

#9. Passion

- Rating: 3.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 20 Southwest Court Sq Graham, North Carolina
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

18 / 25

#8. Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2763 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
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Sushi World by Oishii

19 / 25

#7. Sushi World by Oishii

- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 3316 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars
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Oishii Hibachi Grill

20 / 25

#6. Oishii Hibachi Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 268 East Front St. Ste C Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese
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Taaza Bistro

21 / 25

#5. Taaza Bistro

- Rating: 4.2/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3252 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian
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Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant

22 / 25

#4. Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 233 Burke St. Gibsonville, North Carolina
- Categories: Chinese
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Tangent Eat+Bar

23 / 25

#3. Tangent Eat+Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 116 West Lebanon Ave. Elon, North Carolina
- Categories: Bars, American, Asian Fusion
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Mixed Rice

24 / 25

#2. Mixed Rice

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3258 South Church St. Burlington, North Carolina
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Curry Palace

25 / 25

#1. Curry Palace

- Rating: 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 162 Holly Hill Lane Burlington, North Carolina
- 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.